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Development Manager for Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust Consultants Ltd Full time 35 hours per week (part-time considered) | £39,010 - £44,303 | Initial 18 month fixed contract with the aim that this will become a permanent role if successful | Mix of office and home working Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust (YDMT) is seeking a driven and entrepreneurial professional to lead and grow our charity’s trading arm, YDMTCL. This is a newly created and exciting opportunity for someone with strong business development and leadership skills to build on the success of our Landscape Design team, while also originating and leading your own projects to strengthen commercial performance and impact. About the role YDMTCL currently delivers landscape design services through a team of two Landscape Architects, working across urban, rural and community regeneration projects. The team combines strong technical expertise with creative design skills to deliver high quality green infrastructure and green space solutions. The company currently has an annual turnover of under £100,000 and a clear ambition to double this over the next two to three years. The postholder will play a key role in driving this growth and will be expected to make significant progress towards this target during the 18 month contract period. All profits generated by YDMTCL are gifted back to the charity, directly supporting its charitable objectives. This role will be primarily focused on the trading company, with approximately 90% of time dedicated to YDMTCL and up to 10% supporting the wider charity. You will originate and lead your own projects, creating vital new income streams for the organisation. Your work will focus on integrating ecology and landscape design to deliver innovative, high quality projects that contribute meaningfully to nature recovery. We believe the role will be a highly rewarding one, and a real opportunity for someone to shape, lead and take ownership of YDMTCL, while working for a fantastic organisation and benefiting this wonderful area and its communities. About you We are seeking an experienced professional with a strong track record of working in multidisciplinary environments to lead and grow YDMTCL. You will bring proven business development and leadership skills to support and expand our Landscape Design team, building on its existing success and increasing commercial performance. Commercially astute, you will demonstrate a strong history of income generation and business growth, ideally within conservation, land management, landscape design and/or ecology. You will lead the development of vital new income streams, building and delivering an active pipeline of revenue generating projects aligned with the charity’s aims. About Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust YDMT is a charity doing big things to help to protect and enhance People, Landscape and Wildlife in the Yorkshire Dales. For 29 years we have delivered diverse and inspirational projects, helping to plant 1.6 million trees and securing the future of more than 850 hectares of wildflower hay meadows, creating habitats for our wildlife and combatting climate change. We are passionate about inspiring disadvantaged groups and future generations to care for this special area. Our new three-year strategy is centred around building partnerships that increase the scale and pace of nature recovery.

Position: Project Architect\nLocation: Bedford (Remote role)\nSalary: Up to £53,000 + Remote Working + further benefits to be discussed\n\nA rare opportunity has arisen for a Senior Architect to join a globally established, employee-owned multidisciplinary consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering innovative, people-focused design. This is a fully flexible, remote role with a connection to Bedford, offering the chance to take a lead on impactful education projects, including work aligned with DfE frameworks.\n\nWith over 80 years of success and a global team of architectural and engineering professionals, the practice is known for pushing boundaries in sustainable and inclusive design. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality schemes across the education sector, alongside projects in residential, commercial, and healthcare, typically ranging from £10m to £60m.\n\nThis position is ideal for a confident, design-led Architect ready to step into (or further establish themselves in) a senior role, with the autonomy to lead projects and the support of a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team.\n\nProject Architect Salary & Benefits\n\nCompetitive salary (up to £53,000)\nFully flexible / remote working environment (Candidates will need to be based within a commutable distance of Bedford due to project locations)\n22 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with seniority)\nPension scheme (minimum 5% employee / 4% employer contribution)\nPrivate healthcare\nDeath in service benefit\nAnnual training and development budget\nEmployee Assistance Programme\nDiscount schemes\nFurther company benefits to be discussed at interview stage\nProject Architect Job Overview\n\nLead the design and delivery of education projects, with a strong focus on DfE schemes\nWork across all RIBA stages, from concept through to completion\nDaily use of Revit\nDevelop and coordinate design solutions in line with project requirements, budgets and timelines\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams, integrating MEP and structural requirements\nLiaise with clients, contractors, consultants and local authorities\nPrepare detailed design reports, drawings and models\nUndertake site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance\nReview technical information\nProject Architect Job Requirements\n\nARB / RIBA qualified Architect (or equivalent)\nStrong experience within the Education sector, ideally including DfE framework projects\nStrong knowledge of Revit\nProven track record of delivering projects from concept to completion\nSolid understanding of UK building regulations and education design standards\nAbility to work effectively in a remote, flexible environment\nLive within an hour radius of Bedford in a remote capacityBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.\n\nWe are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for

Senior Project Manager (Remediation & Defects) Bedfordshire / Hybrid Permanent Competitive salary + excellent benefits I’m working in partnership with bpha to appoint a Building Remediation & Defects Project Manager, a critical technical role at the forefront of building safety, compliance and resident protection. This is an opportunity to take real ownership across the full lifecycle of remediation projects, leading on defect identification, root cause analysis and resolution across a diverse housing portfolio. The Role Reporting into the Head of Building Safety & Asset Compliance, you’ll lead the end-to-end management of defects and remediation programmes, ensuring risks are identified early, managed effectively, and resolved in line with regulatory requirements including the Building Safety Act. You’ll: • Lead the identification, tracking and resolution of defects across multiple projects, • Develop and deliver robust remediation strategies that address root causes and prevent recurrence, • Oversee project delivery including budgets, timelines, resources and performance, • Coordinate cross-functional teams including development, fire safety, compliance and contractors, • Ensure full compliance with building regulations, Approved Documents and health & safety legislation, • Maintain the Golden Thread of information across all remediation activity, • Provide clear reporting, dashboards and risk visibility to senior stakeholders, • Promote a strong building safety culture across residents and internal teams What We’re Looking For This role suits a technically strong project manager with deep experience in construction, building safety or asset compliance environments. You’ll bring: • Proven experience managing complex remediation or defect-led projects (ideally within housing or residential portfolios), • Strong knowledge of building regulations, CDM 2015 and legislative frameworks, • Experience working across high-risk buildings (HRBs) and fire safety remediation (highly desirable), • A track record of robust contract management and stakeholder engagement, • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and reporting capability, • Experience managing budgets, forecasting and project planning, • Strong communication skills with the ability to manage residents and stakeholders effectively Qualifications (desirable): • Construction / Building Services qualification, • Fire Risk Assessment (Level 4+), • Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety (or working towards) Why bpha? bpha is a forward-thinking housing association with a clear focus on safety, quality and customer outcomes. You’ll be joining a collaborative, values-driven organisation that is investing heavily in its homes and communities and where your work will have a direct impact on resident safety and trust. For more information please reach out to

Quality Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire £45000 - £70000 p/a, bonus, benefits and BUPA 37.5 hour week, flexi working available Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements. The role: As a Quality Engineer you will ensure all machining operations produce components that consistently meet design intent, compliance, and customer specifications. You will provide technical quality support across all machining disciplines, drive continuous-process improvement and act as the main point of contact for quality control, inspection, and compliance matters within the workshop. Key Responsibilities • Process & Product Validation - define and validate machining process flows, inspection plans, and metrology requirements for new parts and batches., • Quality Assurance & Control - manage defects and drive corrective actions in accordance with AS9100., • Support Capability & Statistical Control - support the calculation of CP, CPK, LSL/USL, and other SPC metrics., • Root Cause Analysis - Lead RCCA for quality incidents and implement corrective/action plans., • Documentation & Reporting - Produce and maintain comprehensive quality documentation and KPIs., • Continuous Improvement - Champion initiatives; mentor operators on quality centric practices., • Compliance - Support audit activities and maintenance of certifications (AS9100), • Cross Functional Collaboration - Work closely with Engineering, Production, and Tooling teams to resolve design to manufacturing challenges., • Key Deliverables, • A verified inspection SOP for each new component., • Monthly CP/CPK trend reports and actions., • Root-cause analysis logs with action-item close-, • 3-5 years in a machining environment in a quality engineering or quality control capacity. Experience with high-precision aerospace or automotive parts is highly desirable., • Possess detailed knowledge and proficiency in reading and interpreting technical drawings., • Demonstrated ability to conduct root-cause analysis (5-why, fishbone, FMEA) and drive actionable improvements., • Works autonomously under limited supervision; collaborates effectively (Stakeholder Management) with operators, engineers, and supplier quality engineers, • Clear verbal and written communication; ability to produce concise technical reports for non-technical audiences., • Knowledge of SAP Quality Management module, • Greenbelt or Blackbelt, • Experience of quality engineering in an electrical cable environment, • Personal Attributes, • Detail-oriented - meticulous in measurements and documentation., • Proactive - initiates quality improvements before defects surface., • Adaptable - thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced machining environment and able to adapt to additional work packages. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Systems Engineer – Embedded and Hardware £60,000 to £70,000 depending on skills and experience + Bonus + Benefits Bedford The Vacancy Our client is seeking an experienced and Senior Systems Engineer – Embedded and Hardware to take ownership of the electronics and software workstream for their IVD medical devices. This is a senior role where you will act as technical design authority, ensuring robust system architecture, supplier governance and regulatory compliance while working at system level rather than as a day to day coder. Based in Bedford and working closely with both in house teams and international third party suppliers, this role offers the opportunity to influence products from early architecture through regulatory approval and post market readiness. Reporting to the Head of Engineering, you will provide technical governance and leadership across hardware, embedded firmware and PC software, ensuring all development activities meet quality, safety and regulatory requirements. You will operate as the system-level technical owner, shaping architecture, design controls and verification strategies, while ensuring supplier outputs are delivered to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: • Third Party Oversight and Governance: Partner with external suppliers to develop electronics, embedded firmware, and software for an IVD medical device, leading supplier governance across design controls, KPIs, risk management, schedules, budgets, quality, and regulatory compliance., • Supplier Management and Deliverables: Author and manage supplier agreements (quality agreements, SOWs, acceptance criteria, configuration management) and review / approve all supplier outputs, including designs, code, risk documentation, testing artifacts, traceability, and release records, • Design Controls and Technical Leadership: Own system and software requirements (including safety, EMI / ESD protection, and usability) and ensure full bidirectional traceability from user needs through design, verification, and validation., • Architecture, V&V, and Design Transfer: Lead system architecture decisions across electronics, firmware, and software; define and execute verification and validation strategies (including qualified tools and fixtures); and lead design transfer activities., • Regulatory Compliance and QMS: Ensure supplier activities operate under ISO 13485 – compliant processes and deliver complete DHF / Technical Documentation regulatory expectations; align development to applicable standards., • Risk, Submission and Audit Support: Lead and document risk management (ISO 14971), ensure readiness for UDI, labelling, post market surveillance, and change control, and support regulatory submissions and notified body audits by presenting clear technical rationales and objective evidence., • Cross Functional and Stakeholder Integration: Integrate the electronics / software workstream with assay / chemistry, mechanical design, manufacturing / operations, and service, collaborating closely with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Customer Support to ensure end to end readiness., • Risk, Performance and Delivery Management: Proactively identify and mitigate risks, manage non conformities and CAPAs with root cause analysis, and track / report KPIs including quality, schedule adherence, test coverage, and audit outcomes., • Proven experience in medical devices or IVDs, with hands on exposure to embedded electronics, firmware and software development within a regulated environment., • Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering, software engineering or a related discipline; a Master’s Degree would be advantageous., • Demonstrable experience overseeing third party design partners, OEMs and ODMs., • Strong background in real time embedded systems and instrument control., • Solid understanding of design controls, verification and validation., • Familiarity with statistical methods for V&V, measurement system analysis and design for reliability., • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail., • Clear and confident communicator, both written and verbal., • Comfortable working within Microsoft 365; Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint., • Strong sense of ownership and accountability., • An excellent working environment., • Hybrid working – three days a week in the office with two days a week working from home., • 25 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays., • Company pension scheme including competitive employer’s contribution., • Private Medical Insurance package with additional medical cash plan scheme., • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay., • Company supported employee Health and Wellbeing programme., • Life assurance., • Free plentiful car parking and electrical car charging points. Our client is a world leader in the research, design and marketing of advanced consumer diagnostic products. Their research centre is at the cutting edge of innovation and is fully engaged in the development of reliable diagnostic products to empower women on their reproductive journey. They are committed to answering the needs of their existing and future consumers, through a continuous flow of new and innovative products. Interested Click apply and you will be redirected to our client’s careers page to complete your application.

Supplier Quality Engineer Ampthill, Bedfordshire, UK £43,000-£55,000 p/a + BUPA, bonus, benefits 37.5 hours per week + 4 Day Work Week option Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers. It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers. We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements. We are seeking a proven Supplier Quality Engineer to cover a Fixed Term of 12 months in support of a surge in Manufacturing & Production across several very busy defence programmes. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and reporting on all supplier quality activities to ensure materials, components, and services meet contractual, regulatory, and company requirements. The role covers raw materials, packaging materials, GMP service providers, contract manufacturers, laboratories, and sub-tier suppliers. The successful candidate will ensure supplier performance, compliance, and continuous improvement across the supply chain. Key Responsibilities • Supplier Quality Management, • Lead and manage supplier quality activities to ensure compliance with purchase orders, contracts, and applicable standards., • Maintain oversight of supplier approvals and ensure certifications remain current., • Review, challenge, and approve new supplier capability requests and accreditations., • Nonconformance & Corrective Action, • Control and manage supplier nonconforming materials., • Conduct root cause analysis and ensure effective corrective and preventive actions are implemented., • Monitor and verify the effectiveness of corrective measures against defined reliability and compliance standards., • Quality Systems & Compliance, • Develop, apply, and maintain quality evaluation and control systems for materials and product processing., • Prepare, maintain, and review procurement quality assurance procedures., • Ensure documentation complies with customer and/or government requirements., • Auditing & Supplier Oversight, • Perform source inspections and validation activities., • Conduct audits of third-party manufacturers, special processes, and sub-tier suppliers., • Participate in vendor selection and due diligence processes., • Maintain effective feedback loops with suppliers and internal stakeholders., • Cross-Functional Collaboration, • Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure requirements are clearly defined and communicated to suppliers., • Previous experience in a supplier quality engineering role or similar industry environment preferred., • Suitable for a Quality Engineer or Quality Inspector seeking progression into supplier quality engineering., • Experience working in a regulated or high-pressure environment., • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word)., • SAP experience managing quality notifications desirable but not essential. This vacancy is being advertised by Optamor Limited. Optamor is a specialist Recruitment Process Outsourcing provider. We provide a flexible full recruitment solution which takes care of all recruitment requirements from planning to on-boarding. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.

Looking for a hands on and experienced Project Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and enjoys working across multiple teams to deliver high-quality outcomes. Our client is a market leader in customer experience technology and this role offers strong career development, predominately remote working with 1 day a month in the office and the chance to work with some of the most innovative tools in the industry. Project ManagerBedford (one day a month on site/as and when needed)£50,000 to £55,000 per annum (doe)In this role, you will be responsible for delivering products, applications, and services to end users as well as to translate technical information back to customers. Key Responsibilities • Deliver products, applications, and services to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction, • Work cross-functionally to support customer engagement and the expansion of products and services, • Liaise with internal departments to ensure project mandates are clearly understood, agreed, and delivered to schedule, • Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, constraints, and dependencies throughout the project lifecycle, • Facilitate and lead project meetings, ensuring accurate minutes are produced and distributed, • Experience working in a customer-facing SAAS environment, • Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, • Strong organisational, administrative, and prioritisation skills, • Ability to resolve or escalate issues effectively and sensitively, • ICT or related degree, IT Apprenticeship, or relevant industry experience, • PRINCE2 Practitioner or PMP qualification, • Scrum Master qualification, • Agile and/or Scrum delivery experience, • Full driving licence and access to a vehicle, • Flexibility to work away from home, occasionally at short notice, • Occasional travel to other offices Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About the Role Our client is a market-leading manufacturer of high-end precision machined components and assemblies, serving STEM markets including Bio-Tech & Medical Equipment, High-Tech Industrial Applications, Defence and Aerospace. Based in Bedfordshire, they are looking for an experienced CNC Production Manager to lead site operations and drive delivery of their production plan. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with a strong CNC machining background who can hit the ground running, maintain quality and delivery standards, and lead a skilled production team. Key Responsibilities Production & Delivery • Lead all production activities, placing health and safety as the top priority at all times, • Deliver monthly sales targets and maintain daily delivery schedules, • Ensure critical promise dates are met and communicated to all relevant parties, • Report machine breakdowns and propose corrective actions, • Ensure Preventative Machine Maintenance is conducted Quality • Achieve on-time delivery in excess of 90%, • Maintain reject rates below 1% of turnover, • Drive quality ownership back to the shopfloor - "Build in Quality" culture, • Promote continuous improvement and lean thinking to eliminate process waste People & Leadership • Manage and lead the production team - staffing, holidays, training, appraisals, attendance and discipline, • Motivate and coach team leaders and machinists to operational success, • Set departmental KPIs and review ongoing performance, • Promote and uphold high standards through personal example, • Support tool utilisation and overhead tooling budget management, • Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety and environmental regulations What We're Looking For Essential: • CNC machining experience - this is a firm requirement; candidates without a CNC background will not be considered, • Minimum 5 years' production experience in the engineering or precision manufacturing sector, • At least 3 years in a leadership, supervisory or management role, • Time-served CNC machinist (milling or turning) from an apprenticeship or equivalent practical experience, • Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills, • Solid understanding of precision engineering processes and materials Desirable: • Relevant management qualification, • Estimation or project management certifications, • Practical knowledge of MRP, master scheduling and capacity planning, • Familiarity with Progress MIS or similar production management systems How to Apply If you have the CNC background and leadership experience we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Kim or Aimee directly: CNC / CNC Machinist / CNC Turner / CNC Miller / CNC Manager / CNC Team Leader / CNC Production Manager / Response Personnel are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. All applications are treated in strict confidence.

Service Desk Manager – Lead the team. Raise the standards. Build something better £40,000 – £50,000 | Bedford (4 days onsite) | MSP Environment Some Service Desk Manager roles are about keeping things ticking over. This one is about taking a good service desk and making it great. You’ll inherit an established team of 13 - 14 engineers across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support. The foundations are in place. The tools are there. The processes are mature. But there’s still plenty of opportunity to tighten things up, improve quality, and develop the people around you. If you’re the kind of manager who enjoys coaching others, improving processes, and raising standards, this could be a brilliant fit. What’s in it for you? • Salary: £40,000 – £50,000, • Location: Bedford (typically 4 days per week in the office), • Travel: Around two visits per month to the London office, • Team: Lead 13–14 engineers across 1st, 2nd, and 3rd line support, • Environment: Fast-growing Managed Service Provider with a strong customer focus, • Progression: Clear route into senior leadership as the business continues to grow, • Benefits: Private healthcare, dental cover, structured training, and tailored development plans What’s the role really about? This is not a role for someone who wants to sit behind a dashboard. It’s a hands-on leadership role. You’ll be visible on the floor, mentoring engineers, improving ticket quality, refining processes, and making sure the team delivers a consistently excellent customer experience. The CEO is deeply passionate about service quality. They need someone who shares that mindset. What you’ll be doing • Leading and developing a multi-level service desk team, • Coaching engineers and building clear development plans for each individual, • Running daily huddles and creating an environment where issues are surfaced early, • Improving service quality, ticket standards, and documentation, • Driving knowledge base adoption and reducing reliance on informal communication, • Reviewing and refining processes to improve efficiency and customer experience, • Managing major incidents and acting as an escalation point when needed, • Monitoring service metrics and identifying opportunities for improvement, • Bringing solutions and recommendations to leadership, not just highlighting problems What you’ll bring • Experience leading a Service Desk or IT Support team, • Ideally a background in an MSP or service-led technology business, • Strong people management, mentoring, and coaching skills, • Excellent customer service instincts, • Good technical understanding across infrastructure and Microsoft technologies, • Experience improving processes, knowledge bases, and service quality, • A proactive, ownership-led mindset What success looks like... Six months into the role: • The team feels better supported and more engaged, • Ticket quality and documentation standards are noticeably stronger, • Every team member has a clear development path, • Service performance is improving, • The CEO has greater confidence in the function and less operational involvement This role is ideal for someone who wants to do more than manage a service desk. It’s an opportunity to shape the culture, develop the team, and play a key role in the growth of the business. Interested? Send your CV to bob . bath @ mexasolutions . com and let’s have a confidential chat.

Senior Project Manager – Residential New Build Bedford Who are we? MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company with a strong national presence, operating from offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. The business focuses on the development of new-build and conversion residential and industrial projects, alongside the active management of a diverse commercial portfolio. With approximately 5,000 residential plots in its development pipeline and commercial and industrial assets exceeding £2 billion in value, MCR is entering an exciting phase of sustained growth and continues to expand its construction capability across the UK. Who are we looking for? MCR Property Group is currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its London-based construction team, with day-to-day responsibility for a live site in Bedford. This is a key leadership role within a fast-paced and rapidly growing business, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of complex construction projects from pre-construction through to completion. For the right individual, this position provides genuine long-term career progression and the chance to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality developments at scale. More about the role As our Senior Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful planning, coordination and delivery of construction projects, ensuring they are completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will lead all aspects of project planning, developing robust programmes, budgets and resource strategies, while managing and motivating site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to deliver consistently strong results. Full responsibility for managing subcontract packages throughout the build process will sit with you, alongside oversight of procurement, contract administration and cost control. You will take a hands-on approach to health and safety, ensuring full compliance with statutory requirements and internal standards at all times. The role will also involve managing the design process from RIBA Stage 3 through to Stage 6, working closely with consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure design intent, buildability and programme alignment are maintained. Maintaining exceptional quality standards will be central to your role, with a clear focus on regulatory compliance, defect prevention and continuous improvement across all construction activities. Cost and risk management form a critical part of the position, requiring proactive monitoring of budgets, identification of efficiencies and implementation of mitigation strategies to protect project outcomes. You will be expected to communicate confidently and regularly with internal stakeholders, consultants and senior management, providing accurate progress reporting and addressing issues decisively as they arise. You will report directly to the Construction Director and contribute to wider project and business objectives through strong leadership and commercial awareness. More about you The successful candidate will ideally hold a degree in construction management, engineering or a related discipline and will have proven experience operating as a Construction Project Manager on complex residential schemes, with high-rise experience strongly preferred. You will bring strong technical knowledge, confidence in the use of construction management software, and a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to problem solving. Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead teams effectively in a live site environment are essential. Please note that this role is fully office-based and site-based, depending on project requirements, and does not offer hybrid or remote working options. If you are a driven and capable construction professional looking to take the next step with a business that is actively investing in its people and its pipeline, this is an outstanding opportunity to join MCR Property Group at a pivotal time in its growth

Project Manager – Residential Development Location: Bedfordshire (Site-based) About MCR Property Group MCR Property Group is a leading independent real estate investment and development company with a strong UK presence, operating from offices in London, Manchester, Birmingham and Glasgow. Our core focus is the delivery of high-quality residential and industrial developments alongside the active management of a diverse, multi-sector property portfolio. This currently includes approximately 5,000 residential plots and commercial and industrial assets in excess of £2 billion in value. We are entering an exciting phase of sustained growth and are seeking talented, motivated and commercially minded professionals who share our passion for real estate and long-term value creation. Joining MCR means becoming part of a business that rewards initiative, supports development and offers genuine career progression. The Role We are currently seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to join our team, based on a major development site in Bedfordshire. This is a standout opportunity to take a leading role within a fast-paced, thriving business that is continuing to scale nationally. You will be instrumental in delivering complex residential projects while developing your career within a highly ambitious and well-capitalised property group. As our Project Manager, you will take full ownership of the successful delivery of large-scale residential developments, from pre-construction through to completion and handover. Reporting directly to the Construction Director, you will provide strong leadership on site, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards. You will be responsible for driving performance across all disciplines, coordinating internal teams and external partners, and acting as a key point of contact for senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities The role will involve developing and maintaining comprehensive project programmes, budgets and resource plans to ensure effective delivery from inception through to completion. Strong leadership will be required to coordinate and motivate project teams, including site management, subcontractors, consultants and suppliers, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and high performance. Full responsibility will be taken for managing all subcontract packages throughout the construction lifecycle, ensuring commercial, contractual and programme obligations are achieved. Health and safety standards must be owned and upheld at all times, ensuring full compliance with legislation, company policy and industry best practice. The design process will be overseen from RIBA Stage 3 through to Stage 6, embedding buildability, cost efficiency and quality across all stages of delivery. Rigorous quality assurance procedures will be implemented to ensure all works meet regulatory requirements, design intent and MCR’s internal standards. Project costs will be actively controlled, with expenditure monitored against budgets, variations managed effectively and value-engineering opportunities identified without compromising quality or safety. Potential project risks will be proactively identified, with mitigation strategies developed and implemented to protect programme certainty, commercial performance and delivery outcomes. Clear and professional communication will be maintained with internal and external stakeholders, providing regular progress updates and responding promptly to queries, changes or emerging issues. Project schedules and critical milestones will be managed closely to ensure agreed completion dates are consistently achieved. Procurement of materials, plant and equipment will be coordinated to support programme certainty, quality standards and commercial efficiency. Contracts with subcontractors, suppliers and consultants will be reviewed, negotiated and administered in line with project and company requirements. All construction activities will be delivered in compliance with relevant legislation, building regulations, planning conditions and statutory obligations. The position will report directly to the Construction Director, providing accurate project reporting, forecasts and performance updates. Requirements A degree in Construction Management, Engineering or a related discipline is preferred. You will have proven experience operating as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within residential development, with strong exposure to high-rise schemes. You will be confident using construction management software and project reporting tools. You will demonstrate excellent commercial awareness, problem-solving capability and sound decision-making under pressure. You will possess exceptional communication skills, with the ability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and represent the business professionally. Please note: this role is site-based / office-based and does not offer hybrid or remote working.

Are you a passionate leader who wants to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people? We are looking for a Youth Service Lead to oversee and shape the delivery of our programmes across Bedfordshire. This is a key leadership role where you will ensure our services are safe, engaging, and impactful for the young people and families we support. At F4YP, we support over 500 children and young people across 50+ schools, providing safe spaces, enrichment opportunities, and vital pastoral support. As Services Lead, you’ll play a central role in making this happen every day. What you’ll be doing: * Leading and managing high-quality delivery across face-to-face services * Supporting and developing a team of delivery staff and volunteers * Ensuring excellent safeguarding, pastoral care, and behaviour support * Overseeing planning, staffing, and day-to-day operations across multiple sites * Monitoring impact, quality, and outcomes to continuously improve delivery * Working closely with schools and partners to support young people effectively What we’re looking for: * Experience leading programmes or services for children and young people * Strong knowledge of safeguarding and pastoral support (SEMH/SEND desirable) * Proven experience managing and supporting staff * A hands-on, organised leader who can balance people, operations, and quality * Someone who is passionate about helping young people feel safe, supported, and confident Bedford/Bedfordshire | Full-time (37.5 hrs) | 3-year fixed term | Working pattern: 9-day fortnight (one day off every two weeks), with full 5-day weeks required during holiday delivery periods

Senior Project Manager (Remediation & Defects) 📍 Bedfordshire / Hybrid 💼 Permanent 💰 Competitive salary + excellent benefits I’m working in partnership with bpha to appoint a Building Remediation & Defects Project Manager, a critical technical role at the forefront of building safety, compliance and resident protection. This is an opportunity to take real ownership across the full lifecycle of remediation projects, leading on defect identification, root cause analysis and resolution across a diverse housing portfolio. The Role Reporting into the Head of Building Safety & Asset Compliance, you’ll lead the end-to-end management of defects and remediation programmes, ensuring risks are identified early, managed effectively, and resolved in line with regulatory requirements including the Building Safety Act. You’ll: • Lead the identification, tracking and resolution of defects across multiple projects, • Develop and deliver robust remediation strategies that address root causes and prevent recurrence, • Oversee project delivery including budgets, timelines, resources and performance, • Coordinate cross-functional teams including development, fire safety, compliance and contractors, • Ensure full compliance with building regulations, Approved Documents and health & safety legislation, • Maintain the Golden Thread of information across all remediation activity, • Provide clear reporting, dashboards and risk visibility to senior stakeholders, • Promote a strong building safety culture across residents and internal teams What We’re Looking For This role suits a technically strong project manager with deep experience in construction, building safety or asset compliance environments. You’ll bring: • Proven experience managing complex remediation or defect-led projects (ideally within housing or residential portfolios), • Strong knowledge of building regulations, CDM 2015 and legislative frameworks, • Experience working across high-risk buildings (HRBs) and fire safety remediation (highly desirable), • A track record of robust contract management and stakeholder engagement, • Excellent analytical, problem-solving and reporting capability, • Experience managing budgets, forecasting and project planning, • Strong communication skills with the ability to manage residents and stakeholders effectively Qualifications (desirable): • Construction / Building Services qualification, • Fire Risk Assessment (Level 4+), • Level 6 Diploma in Building Safety (or working towards) Why bpha? bpha is a forward-thinking housing association with a clear focus on safety, quality and customer outcomes. You’ll be joining a collaborative, values-driven organisation that is investing heavily in its homes and communities and where your work will have a direct impact on resident safety and trust. For more information please reach out to

TITLE : Vehicle R&D Project Manager Location Bedfordshire Salary to £70,000 + bonus + car Sector : Automotive and passenger cars Team UK After Sales team and dealership network Languages: Mandarin and English Company Details You will be joining one of the fastest growing automotive export businesses in the world at a key moment in the transformation of the sector. This is a very exciting role in which you will work for this passenger car business which has experienced stunning growth in the last 2 years. This role as a Vehicle R&D Project Manager plays a central role in ensuring that vehicles developed for the UK and European markets meet technical, regulatory, and customer requirements. The role leads programme coordination for assigned car-lines, managing prototype builds, engineering change control, and homologation readiness. This role is a bridge between UK R&D and headquarters engineering teams overseas, ensuring effective global collaboration in which you will manage prototype build activities including specification control and configuration management DUTIES · Coordinate vehicle development programmes from prototype through to production readiness. · First point of contact between UK R&D, After Sales, Product Planning and headquarters engineering teams. · Manage prototype build activities including specification control and configuration management. · Coordinate engineering change requests (ECRs), software updates and validation activities. • Support UK and EU vehicle homologation programmes and coordinate with regulatory bodies such as VCA and DVSA., • Work closely with the After Sales team to integrate field feedback, service insights and quality improvements., • Track programme milestones, risks and deliverables across engineering, validation and product teams., • Lead programme review meetings and provide status reporting to UK leadership & headquarters., • Support the transition from development vehicles to certified production models., • Facilitate clear communication across international engineering teams REQUIREMENTS • Degree in Engineering, or related, • Experience in OEM vehicle development or automotive R&D, • Experience working with UK or EU regulatory approval bodies, • Knowledge of vehicle homologation processes (GB WVTA, EU WVTA, UNECE regulations)., • Experience coordinating cross-functional engineering teams., • MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint. Fluent Mandarin ( ideally )

ABOUT US At Hexagon, we do not just measure the world – we define its future. As the global leader in measurement technologies, we provide the confidence that vital industries rely on to build, navigate, and innovate. From microns to Mars, our solutions drive productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability across aerospace, agriculture, automotive, construction, manufacturing, and mining. Yet measurement is only the beginning. We bridge the physical and digital worlds with cutting-edge metrology, reality capture, and positioning solutions – making industries and cities safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Hexagon’s Geosystems division specifically focuses on combining accurate measurement, positioning, and mapping technologies with industry-tailored workflows to help geodata-dependent industries capture, visualise, and analyse the physical world, turning data into actionable insights for better decision-making and improved efficiency. Looking forward, we are striving to enable our customers to meet sustainability and demographic challenges – ultimately advancing them towards truly autonomous solutions. Measurement is the foundation of progress. When it has to be right, it has to be Hexagon. ROLE & PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To partner with the Global People Partners and Global Process Owners to build high-performing teams and delivers People initiatives that enable business growth across a diverse, multi-country region. This role supports the full employee lifecycle, drives organisational effectiveness, champions company culture, and ensures compliance with regional employment legislation. THIS APPEALS TO YOU • Support regional leaders across all divisions on all people-related matters by identifying HR priorities and delivering on the people management strategies that align with the company’s overall goals., • Lead and support the local People Partner in the Netherlands while overseeing People Partner operations for Belgium., • Support strategic projects in collaboration with Global People Partners and Global Process Owners., • Provide advice and guidance to managers on employee relations cases, ensuring that these are well managed and follow process, best practice and employment legislation., • Lead on employee relations case management, (e.g. disciplinaries, grievances, performance, attendance, dismissals, employment tribunals), • Support and guide managers to strengthen their skills and confidence in managing people matters., • Provide full HR support along the Employees Life cycle for all our employees ensuring that the service provided by HR is professional, timely and reflects Company core values., • Support the Global Business Services team in Barcelona with all administration tasks including Payroll processing for three entities., • Collaborate with local stakeholders and employees on local/global People & Culture initiatives., • Ensure HR activities comply with the needs of ISO certifications as required, • Ensure HR governance and compliance is followed for all relevant processes, • Keep up to date with legal developments and advise on HR compliance THIS IS YOU Education & Professional Credentials • Relevant HR experience or Senior HR Advisor experience., • Confident, proactive, and able to work independently., • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills., • CIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent experience). HR Experience & Background • Familiarity with a broad range of HR functions: e.g. recruitment/talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, HR operations and compliance. CORE BEHAVIOURS • Integrity & stewardship: Acts ethically, ensures compliance, and safeguards the company’s reputation., • Customer obsession: Prioritises responsiveness, accuracy, and service quality in every interaction., • Ownership & bias to action: Takes responsibility for resolving issues promptly and effectively., • Continuous improvement: Proactively identifies and implements operational and service enhancements., • Collaboration: Works closely with Sales, Divisions, and other functions to ensure seamless customer experience., • People leadership: Develops technical competence and engagement within the service and support team., • Resilience: Maintains focus and composure when managing high workloads, deadlines, or escalations. Hexagon is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. At Hexagon, we believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience makes us stronger. Our people’s passion, creativity, and dedication drive our success, and we strive to be the place where talented individuals want to grow and do their best work. At Hexagon Geosystems, our energy and engagement are reflected in our commitment to innovation, integrity, and excellence. Here, you will find opportunities to develop professionally, take on new challenges, and be part of a collaborative culture that values both independent thinking and teamwork. Click here to learn more about Hexagon’s vision, mission, and core values statements.

Registered Manager - Children’s Residential Care Location: Bedford Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home supporting young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs. This role offers full operational leadership and the platform to build a high-performing service, strengthen care standards, and deliver positive long-term impact for young people. The Role As Registered Manager, you will: • Oversee the day-to-day management of the home, • Lead and develop a motivated, high-quality staff team, • Create a structured, safe and nurturing care environment, • Embed high standards of consistency, accountability and child-centred care Compliance & Quality • Ensure compliance with all Ofsted requirements, regulations and standards, • Take ownership of safeguarding, risk assessments and incident management, • Ensure care planning and documentation are accurate, current and high quality, • Prepare for inspections and drive ongoing improvements across the service Leadership & Operations • Manage recruitment activity, staffing levels and workforce planning, • Carry out regular supervisions, appraisals and development support, • Oversee financial performance, budgets and occupancy targets, • Partner with senior leadership to support wider service development Stakeholder Engagement • Build and maintain strong working relationships with Local Authorities, Ofsted and professionals, • Represent the home with professionalism and integrity, • Maintain open, effective communication with families and external stakeholders What We’re Looking For • Experience working as a Registered Manager in a children’s home, • Detailed understanding of Ofsted frameworks and regulatory compliance, • Background supporting children and young people with SEMH or complex behaviours, • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management, or progress towards it, • A proactive and capable leader who can improve service delivery and outcomes What’s On Offer • Competitive basic salary plus performance incentives, • Real autonomy to influence and shape the service, • Strong support from an experienced senior management team, • Progression opportunities within an expanding care provider Apply Now If you are a strong Registered Manager looking for a role where you can lead with confidence, raise standards and make a lasting impact, apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Registered Manager - Children’s Residential Care Location: Bedford Competitive Salary + Bonus Potential The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a children’s residential home supporting young people with social, emotional and behavioural needs. This role offers full operational leadership and the platform to build a high-performing service, strengthen care standards, and deliver positive long-term impact for young people. The Role As Registered Manager, you will: • Oversee the day-to-day management of the home, • Lead and develop a motivated, high-quality staff team, • Create a structured, safe and nurturing care environment, • Embed high standards of consistency, accountability and child-centred care Compliance & Quality • Ensure compliance with all Ofsted requirements, regulations and standards, • Take ownership of safeguarding, risk assessments and incident management, • Ensure care planning and documentation are accurate, current and high quality, • Prepare for inspections and drive ongoing improvements across the service Leadership & Operations • Manage recruitment activity, staffing levels and workforce planning, • Carry out regular supervisions, appraisals and development support, • Oversee financial performance, budgets and occupancy targets, • Partner with senior leadership to support wider service development Stakeholder Engagement • Build and maintain strong working relationships with Local Authorities, Ofsted and professionals, • Represent the home with professionalism and integrity, • Maintain open, effective communication with families and external stakeholders What We’re Looking For • Experience working as a Registered Manager in a children’s home, • Detailed understanding of Ofsted frameworks and regulatory compliance, • Background supporting children and young people with SEMH or complex behaviours, • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management, or progress towards it, • A proactive and capable leader who can improve service delivery and outcomes What’s On Offer • Competitive basic salary plus performance incentives, • Real autonomy to influence and shape the service, • Strong support from an experienced senior management team, • Progression opportunities within an expanding care provider Apply Now If you are a strong Registered Manager looking for a role where you can lead with confidence, raise standards and make a lasting impact, apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion.

Our client is a high-growth specialist engineering company that is undergoing expansion. They sell, repair and service pumps, motors and fan units that are installed by their field pump engineers in plant rooms and pumping systems of commercial buildings, offices, industrial & retail sites, holiday parks etc and we are excited to recruit a Procurement Manager for this high-growth business based in Bedford. The successful candidate will be an organised, methodical worker with an ambition to take full responsibility for the procurement function of all products used by their engineers on jobs, aiding in the continued growth of the company. The Candidate will be office-based Monday to Friday in Bedford, and report directly to a highly inspirational Managing Director, focused on cost savings and strengthening the supply chain. The Procurement Manager will be responsible for sourcing goods used on the engineering jobs to optimise costs, ensure supplier reliability, and improve operational efficiency. Location – Bedford Day to day tasks of the Procurement Manager will involve:- • Cost savings & Financial Control of £2.5million procurement spend, • Negotiation & Value: negotiating pricing, payment terms, and contracts to achieve best value for money, aiming for cost avoidance and direct cash savings, • Supplier Management: onboard, evaluate and manage supplier performance using KPIs to ensure high-quality delivery and consistency, • Supplier Consolidation: Streamline the supplier base to increase buying power & reduce administrative overhead for all items purchased to include PPE, uniforms, consumables through to the pumps, motors and fans used on jobs, • Inventory Coordination: maintain optimal stock level, aligning purchasing spend with demand planning to avoid overstocking or stockouts, • Ensuring on-site storerooms are kept organised and tidy., • Liaising with site operatives and supervisors to ensure that the correct materials for jobs are delivered to sites in a timely manner. Any back orders are being delivered from the merchant, and any material issues are communicated to the company., • Overseeing and dealing with the credit/exchange of defective materials., • Managing the process of ordering job materials and managing job materials as they are delivered to the Head Office, • Maintaining clear communication with suppliers to establish lead times & estimated demand., • Assisting in raising & matching purchase orders using the company software, • Sourcing off specification items from new suppliers, ensuring competitive prices are achieved., • Updating material schedules and cloud documentation Required • Warehouse / Store / Trade Counter / Merchant experience ideally at supervisor/branch manager or as a Procurement Specialist/Procurement officer level, • Alternatively, a Pump Installation Engineer/Pump Service Engineer who wants to come off the tools and go into a Procurement/Office role would be fully considered, • Computer literate, • Experience within the Plumbing/Builders Merchant Trade - knowledge of ordering materials/managing stock levels etc., • Experience within a Plumbers Trade merchant or Building Merchant environment/trade counter environment as a Branch Manager or Procurement Specialist/Buyer, • Experience within a merchant (non-plumbing) or Facilities Management/Specialist Engineering Services Company would also be considered as a Procurement Specialist, Procurement Officer or Procurement Manager, • Experience with Computers / Office 365, • Experience within the Construction/FM/Plumbing Merchant/Building Merchant industry, • Full UK manual driving licence/own car to get to work and back daily, as this is based on an industrial estate Work Location: In person at the Bedford Office Monday to Friday. Apply right now by calling Emma Dempsey at Beautiful Recruitment on +44 (0)203 9111 000

This is a varied leadership role for someone who still enjoys delivering projects themselves. You’ll manage a team of six Project Managers, while spending around 40% of your time managing your own customer projects. The work is varied, with project sizes ranging from short two-day engagements through to larger implementations of up to 200 days, with budgets up to £200k. The company delivers SaaS solutions to customers across public and private sector environments. This role has become available due to an internal promotion, so you’ll be joining a team with existing structure, support and knowledge around you. Project Management Team Lead £60,000 - £65,000 + bonus + benefits Remote-first, with monthly travel to Bedford Must be within 2 hours of Bedford You’ll be responsible for helping the team deliver well-run projects across time, cost, quality and customer expectations. That means coaching and supporting Project Managers, reviewing project documentation, handling escalations where needed, improving reporting, and making sure risks, dependencies and blockers are properly managed. You’ll also have your own portfolio of projects, so this is not a purely people-management role. You’ll stay close to delivery, customer communication, project governance, change control, billing milestones and stakeholder management. What you’ll be doing You’ll line manage and support a team of six Project Managers, helping them with delivery challenges, personal development, customer communication and project governance. You’ll manage multiple customer-facing SaaS implementation projects yourself, working across internal teams, customers and stakeholders to keep projects moving. You’ll review documentation, support reporting, manage escalations, improve team capability, and help maintain a consistent standard of delivery across the team. You’ll also contribute to monthly reporting across the Professional Services function, looking at performance, project progress, team capacity and delivery quality. What you’ll need You’ll need previous leadership experience, whether that is as a Project Management Team Lead, Lead Project Manager, Senior Project Manager with mentoring responsibility, or a similar role. You must have experience delivering SaaS implementation projects in a customer-facing environment. You’ll need to be comfortable managing at least 10 concurrent projects, either directly or across your team. You’ll also need to be eligible for NPPV3 screening, which will take place once employment commences. Experience across Agile, Waterfall, Scrum or Kanban environments would be useful, as would PRINCE2, PMP or Scrum Master certification, but these are not essential. Public sector project experience would also be beneficial. Location and working pattern The role is remote-first, but you must be based within two hours of the Bedford office, as you’ll be expected to attend the office around once per month. There may also be occasional travel to customer sites or other company offices. Salary and benefits Salary is £60,000 - £65,000, plus a discretionary bonus scheme. Benefits include 25 days’ holiday plus public holidays, workplace pension, life assurance, company sick pay, Perkbox, professional membership support, eyecare support, cycle to work scheme, flu jab vouchers, free will-writing service, access to independent financial advice, and a SAYE share scheme. Interview process The interview process is two stages, including meetings with the Head of Project Management. If you’re an experienced project delivery professional who enjoys leading people but still wants to stay close to hands-on project management, this would be a strong role to explore. If this Project Manager role would be of interest APPLY NOW or contact Ruby Calver at Spectrum IT Recruitment.

ABOUT US At Hexagon, we do not just measure the world – we define its future. As the global leader in measurement technologies, we provide the confidence that vital industries rely on to build, navigate, and innovate. From microns to Mars, our solutions drive productivity, quality, safety, and sustainability across aerospace, agriculture, automotive, construction, manufacturing, and mining. Yet measurement is only the beginning. We bridge the physical and digital worlds with cutting-edge metrology, reality capture, and positioning solutions – making industries and cities safer, smarter, and more sustainable. Hexagon’s Geosystems division specifically focuses on combining accurate measurement, positioning, and mapping technologies with industry-tailored workflows to help geodata-dependent industries capture, visualise, and analyse the physical world, turning data into actionable insights for better decision-making and improved efficiency. Looking forward, we are striving to enable our customers to meet sustainability and demographic challenges – ultimately advancing them towards truly autonomous solutions. Measurement is the foundation of progress. When it has to be right, it has to be Hexagon. ROLE & PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To partner with the Global People Partners and Global Process Owners to build high-performing teams and delivers People initiatives that enable business growth across a diverse, multi-country region. This role supports the full employee lifecycle, drives organisational effectiveness, champions company culture, and ensures compliance with regional employment legislation. THIS APPEALS TO YOU • Support regional leaders across all divisions on all people-related matters by identifying HR priorities and delivering on the people management strategies that align with the company’s overall goals., • Lead and support the local People Partner in the Netherlands while overseeing People Partner operations for Belgium., • Support strategic projects in collaboration with Global People Partners and Global Process Owners., • Provide advice and guidance to managers on employee relations cases, ensuring that these are well managed and follow process, best practice and employment legislation., • Lead on employee relations case management, (e.g. disciplinaries, grievances, performance, attendance, dismissals, employment tribunals), • Support and guide managers to strengthen their skills and confidence in managing people matters., • Provide full HR support along the Employees Life cycle for all our employees ensuring that the service provided by HR is professional, timely and reflects Company core values., • Support the Global Business Services team in Barcelona with all administration tasks including Payroll processing for three entities., • Collaborate with local stakeholders and employees on local/global People & Culture initiatives., • Ensure HR activities comply with the needs of ISO certifications as required, • Ensure HR governance and compliance is followed for all relevant processes, • Keep up to date with legal developments and advise on HR compliance THIS IS YOU Education & Professional Credentials • Relevant HR experience or Senior HR Advisor experience., • Confident, proactive, and able to work independently., • Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills., • CIPD Level 5+ (or equivalent experience). HR Experience & Background • Familiarity with a broad range of HR functions: e.g. recruitment/talent acquisition, performance management, employee relations, HR operations and compliance. CORE BEHAVIOURS • Integrity & stewardship: Acts ethically, ensures compliance, and safeguards the company’s reputation., • Customer obsession: Prioritises responsiveness, accuracy, and service quality in every interaction., • Ownership & bias to action: Takes responsibility for resolving issues promptly and effectively., • Continuous improvement: Proactively identifies and implements operational and service enhancements., • Collaboration: Works closely with Sales, Divisions, and other functions to ensure seamless customer experience., • People leadership: Develops technical competence and engagement within the service and support team., • Resilience: Maintains focus and composure when managing high workloads, deadlines, or escalations. Hexagon is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. At Hexagon, we believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience makes us stronger. Our people’s passion, creativity, and dedication drive our success, and we strive to be the place where talented individuals want to grow and do their best work. At Hexagon Geosystems, our energy and engagement are reflected in our commitment to innovation, integrity, and excellence. Here, you will find opportunities to develop professionally, take on new challenges, and be part of a collaborative culture that values both independent thinking and teamwork. Click here to learn more about Hexagon’s ___.

Overall Purpose: The Procurement Manager is responsible for developing and executing a robust procurement strategy that supports profitable project delivery, supply chain resilience, and long-term business growth. Operating within a project-based OEM engineering environment, the role ensures early procurement engagement, cost certainty, risk mitigation, and strong supplier performance across the full project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: • Develop and implement a procurement strategy aligned with business objectives, project delivery requirements, and growth plans., • Establish and manage long-term supplier and framework agreements to improve cost competitiveness, lead time certainty, and supply resilience., • Lead supplier rationalisation initiatives and build strategic partnerships with key vendors., • Provide early procurement input during bid, tender, and engineering phases to improve cost accuracy, lead time visibility, and risk identification., • Support project teams with sourcing strategies for long-lead, high-risk, or critical components., • Ensure procurement plans are aligned with project schedules and cash flow requirements., • Drive cost-down initiatives and value engineering opportunities across the supply base., • Monitor and manage procurement-related cost performance, variations, and supplier claims., • Improve working capital outcomes through payment term negotiation., • Identify and proactively manage supply chain risks, including capacity constraints, single-source dependencies, and market volatility., • Establish procurement governance, policies, and standardised processes across projects., • Ensure compliance with contractual, quality, and regulatory requirements., • Act as the primary interface between engineering, project management, operations, and suppliers., • Collaborate with HSQE manager to undertake supplier performance reviews, addressing quality, delivery, and commercial performance., • Support continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain. Person Specification: • Proven experience in strategic procurement or supply chain management within a project-based OEM, engineering, manufacturing, or capital equipment environment., • Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating complex supplier agreements., • Demonstrated ability to manage procurement across multiple concurrent projects., • Experience engaging with engineering and project teams early in the design and bid phases., • Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and communication skills., • Formal qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or Business., • Experience implementing procurement frameworks or governance models., • Knowledge of contract law and risk management in project environments. (Desirable).

Summary This is a rare opportunity to join a high-growth, specialist insights business operating at the forefront of the global healthcare technology market. Known for delivering exceptionally robust, data-led intelligence and strategic advisory, this organisation works with some of the most influential names across healthcare, technology, and investment. What truly sets them apart is the impact of their work — combining deep domain expertise with commercially relevant insight that directly shapes business decisions at senior level. With strong, sustained growth and a clear evolution towards more innovative and continuous research models, they offer a genuinely exciting environment where your contribution will be visible and valued. They are now looking for a Senior Research Analyst — someone analytical, inquisitive, and ready to take ownership of complex research programmes while continuing to develop their expertise. Everything you need to know about the role This is a hands-on, end-to-end research role where you’ll play a key part in delivering high-quality insights across global healthcare technology markets. You’ll work across both syndicated and bespoke studies, gaining exposure to a wide variety of projects and stakeholders. • Take ownership of research projects from design through to delivery, ensuring outputs are insightful, accurate, and commercially relevant, • Lead and support a mix of primary and secondary research, including market sizing, vendor analysis, surveys, and in-depth interviews, • Analyse complex datasets (quantitative and qualitative), identifying trends, patterns, and the “so what” behind the data, • Contribute to high-impact reports, presentations, and data visualisations used by senior stakeholders, • Work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery across multiple projects, • Manage your workload across concurrent studies, maintaining strong organisation and attention to detail, • Build relationships with external partners, respondents, and data sources to support global research delivery, • Contribute to the development of new research approaches, tools, and thought leadership content, • Stay up to date with industry trends across healthcare technology, bringing fresh thinking into your work, • Support client discussions and proposals, gaining exposure to the commercial side of the business Experience and qualities that make you a strong fit We’re looking for someone who combines strong analytical capability with curiosity and a genuine interest in understanding markets at a deeper level. • 2–5 years’ experience in a research, insights, or analytical role (agency, in-house, or academic), • Strong experience in trend and market analysis, forecasting, and primary research interviewing, • Confident working with data – able to interpret, challenge, and translate findings into meaningful insight, • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present clearly and objectively, • High attention to detail with a strong commitment to quality and accuracy, • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines, • Collaborative mindset – comfortable working with internal teams, clients, and external partners, • Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills (or equivalent data analysis and visualisation tools), • Interest in healthcare, technology, or adjacent markets (e.g., life sciences, IT, medical devices), • A proactive, curious approach – someone who naturally asks “why?” and looks beyond the obvious What’s on offer? This is a business that genuinely invests in its people and provides an environment where you can grow quickly and meaningfully. • Salary of £36,000 – £50,000 depending on experience, • Personalised bonus linked to performance and contribution, • 27 days holiday + bank holidays, with flexibility and option to buy more, • Hybrid working model with flexibility around hours, • Health cash plan including virtual GP, wellbeing support, and gym discounts, • Company pension and life insurance (3x salary), • Structured training, mentorship, and clear progression pathways, • Exposure to global clients and high-impact strategic projects, • A collaborative, inclusive culture where your ideas are valued, • The opportunity to be part of a business that is scaling rapidly and evolving its offering Could this be the role for you? If you’re ready to take on this exciting opportunity and bring your expertise to a company that’s shaping the future of healthcare, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply below or send your CV and a brief cover letter to

Procurement Manager Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 Hours: Monday – Friday Location: Bedford Looking to take ownership of a role where you can shape procurement strategy, influence supplier performance, and drive real commercial value? We have an exciting opportunity to join our client, a growing and forward-thinking organisation, who are looking for a Procurement Manager to lead and develop their procurement and supply chain function. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a key role where you will work closely with internal teams and suppliers to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen overall supplier performance. As a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing end-to-end procurement activity, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring all sourcing is compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with business objectives. Benefits for a Procurement Manager: • Private healthcare after successful completion of probation, • Group Life Assurance at 3x annual salary after successful completion of probation, • Pension after successful completion of probation, • Development and career progression opportunities Key Responsibilities for a Procurement Manager: • Develop and implement procurement strategy aligned with business goals, • Manage supplier relationships, including brokers and direct suppliers, • Negotiate pricing, terms, and contracts to drive cost savings, • Analyse spend data to identify efficiencies and cost reduction opportunities, • Support estimating and operations teams with accurate pricing, • Monitor supplier performance across cost, quality, and delivery, • Ensure compliance with internal procedures and ISO standards, • Support supplier compliance within the ISMS framework, • Maintain accurate procurement records and reporting, • Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives Essential Skills for a Procurement Manager: • Proven experience in procurement, supply chain, or commercial roles, • Strong negotiation and supplier management skills, • Experience working with national supplier networks or broker models, • Commercially astute with strong analytical capability, • Experience implementing procurement processes or frameworks, • Good understanding of compliance and supplier assurance, • Proficient in Microsoft 365 tools If you feel you can be a good fit for this role, then please apply now!

Signalling Trainer 🗺️ Location: Clapham, London (Willingness to Travel) 💰 Salary £55,000 🎁 Package: Car Allowance, iPhone, Laptop, Nest Pension, Ability to buy Holiday plus your birthday off Full-Time | Rail Training & Assessment | Network Rail Standards Ready to shape the future of rail safety and signalling excellence? My client is a leading rail training provider delivering high-quality training, assessment and competence solutions across the UK rail industry. They are looking for an experienced, motivated and inspiring Signalling Trainer to join their growing team in Clapham. If you thrive in a hands-on training environment, enjoy mentoring others and want to play a vital role in developing the next generation of rail professionals, this could be the perfect next step. Why Join Them? • Work with one of the rail industry’s most respected training providers, • Deliver training that genuinely improves railway safety, • Enjoy a varied role with classroom, practical and site-based delivery, • Join a supportive and collaborative team culture, • Influence and improve training materials and standards, • Benefit from ongoing professional development and competency support, • Be part of a business that values expertise, integrity and innovation The Role As a Signalling Trainer, you will deliver engaging and compliant training and assessments at the client’s training centre in Clapham and occasionally at customer locations across the UK. You will work closely with Business Development, Quality and Support teams to ensure every learner receives a first-class experience while maintaining the highest Network Rail standards. This role is ideal for someone who can combine technical signalling expertise with excellent communication and coaching skills. What You Will Be Doing Deliver Industry-Leading Training • Deliver signalling training and assessments to Network Rail standards, • Facilitate classroom and practical worksite learning, • Ensure learners have a safe, engaging and positive experience, • Deliver sessions professionally, confidently and on time Maintain Compliance and Standards • Keep personal competencies current in line with Network Rail requirements, • Participate in annual capability conversations and assessments, • Ensure all training materials remain accurate, compliant and relevant, • Complete all required administration and learner records accurately Support Operational Excellence • Update asset registers and complete WAIF documentation where required, • Assist in maintaining training facilities, buildings and grounds, • Work within agreed KPIs and budget expectations, • Coordinate effectively with clients, candidates and internal teams Champion Safety • Promote the highest standards of Health and Safety at all times, • Lead by example in all operational and training environments, • Ensure all assessment objectives are achieved to the required standards What My Client Is Looking For • Strong signalling knowledge and operational railway experience, • Experience delivering training, coaching or assessments, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, • A professional and safety-focused mindset, • Strong organisational and administrative ability, • A passion for developing others and raising standards Experience working to Network Rail Group Standards would be highly desirable. The Person You will be: • Confident in front of a classroom and on site, • Reliable, adaptable and highly professional, • Passionate about safety and technical excellence, • Able to motivate learners of all experience levels, • A team player who is happy to support wider business objectives What You Will Get • Competitive salary, • Professional development opportunities, • Supportive leadership team, • A varied and rewarding work environment, • The opportunity to make a genuine impact in the rail industry Apply today to join a respected organisation helping shape the future of railway safety and excellence.

Salary £14.04 per hour Trainee Bus Driver – Arbroath Depot Stagecoach are looking for trainee bus drivers to join our Arbroath team. • Get paid to train and zero training costs as not only will you be earning from day one, we’ll also pay for all of your training costs to achieve a recognised national qualification in Passenger Transport and your PCV licence, worth around £4,000, • Typical annualised earnings after training of £31,636 based on a basic week of 39 hours after completed training, • Different shift patterns available so you can fit work around your existing commitments You’ll be one of 136 drivers who transport our fantastic customers safely and comfortably every day to healthcare and employment, to shopping and leisure, and to friends and family. Aside from the satisfaction of being a key worker in your community, there’s loads of reasons for you to join the Stagecoach East Scotland team… • Great benefits including a generous company pension scheme, 34 days holiday, free travel for you and a companion, free financial education and affordable loans, and finally a range of money-saving opportunities including discounts on holidays and retail, cinema outings, dental insurance, vehicle breakdown cover and hotels and attractions, • Free travel for you and a companion on our buses – so on your days off you can be off shopping without worrying about parking the car, or heading off for a day in the city or by the seaside without worrying about the cost of fuel, • Guaranteed 39 minimum hours with overtime for those who want to increase their earnings, • Plenty of job security from being a key worker at the heart of our communities, where we always need great people behind the wheel, • UK-wide opportunities whereby if you’re moving out of choice or circumstance, as we run bus companies across the UK, you can transfer to a new location, • Supportive and high quality training from some of the best (and nicest!) driving instructors and training managers in the industry – we’ll teach you everything you need to know about our routes, our vehicles, our tickets and more, • Career development including our Trade Up scheme for drivers who want to move into engineering, promotion opportunities to Lead Driver, Inspector, Controller and Driving Instructor, and routes into management and leadership for those who want that, • Secondment opportunities to work elsewhere in the business – either on big events like Silverstone and Cheltenham Festival, or into our head office support functions, • An employee assistance programme to support health and wellbeing through a confidential service available 24 hours a day which provides specialist guidance and assistance on a range of personal and work-related issues, from dealing with stress and anxiety to managing financial, marital or legal issues. Face-to-face counselling sessions are also offered, alongside telephone and online support., • A great working environment with loads of opportunity to make new friends from a bunch of great workmates, managers who work hard to create great places to work, and employee networks building inclusive environments for women, veterans, carers, multicultural and LGBTQ+ colleagues The recruitment process is simple – you apply online, we’ll get you in for an interview and to see the depot, and that’s it! It doesn’t matter if you’re working in customer service, retail, hospitality or in a warehouse or factory, the only things we need are… • You need to be over 18 years old and hold a driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points, • Must have a minimum of 6 months driving experience in the UK• You need to want to deliver great customer service• You need to have a patient, safe and courteous approach to driving So if that’s you, and you like what we’re offering, then apply below! Stagecoach workplace culture is one where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences our people bring to the business are celebrated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of background, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation or age. Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age. Location: Stagecoach Arbroath Depot Elliot Industrial Estate, Peasiehill Rd Arbroath DD11 2NJ

Placement Officer Location: Bedford Contract: Initial 3 months Hours: 37 per week Pay Rate: £31.77 per hour (Umbrella) | £25.00 per hour (PAYE exclusive) Bedford Borough Council is seeking an experienced and highly organised Placement Officer to join our Children’s Services team on an initial 3-month contract. This is a key role within a high-profile area of children’s social care, responsible for sourcing, securing, and managing high-quality placements for children looked after and care leavers, including those with complex and high-level needs. You will play a vital role in ensuring children and young people are placed in safe, suitable, and well-matched placements, while working collaboratively with internal teams and external providers to achieve the best possible outcomes. Key Responsibilities: Lead on searching for, sourcing, and securing suitable placements for children looked after and care leavers, including complex cases Manage placement searches from referral through to placement confirmation Quality assure placement referral forms and provider documentation, ensuring regulatory compliance Verify provider registration and highlight any compliance concerns Negotiate placement packages, terms, and costs with external providers Work closely with social work teams, particularly fostering services, to ensure internal options are fully explored Manage and maintain placement databases, ensur...

Lead Structural Engineer 12 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering between £55-£66ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with metallic and composite parts? Do you have experience in MSC Nastran? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answers are yes to these, then this could be the role for you! As the Lead Structural Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry! Due to the nature of what you will be working on, you will be required to obtain high level MOD security clearance. You will be involved in: • Developing and validating high‑fidelity finite‑element models for metallic, composite, and hybrid structures, • Executing static, dynamic, vibrational, thermal, and fluid‑structure interaction analyses, • Performing damage‑tolerance and fatigue assessments, • Authoring concise strength‑summary reports and risk assessments that satisfy MoD and customer standards, • Translating analysis outcomes into manufacturing instructions and inspection plans, • Leading knowledge‑transfer workshops and maintaining model libraries, • Championing process improvement through new software, material databases, and automation scripts, • Representing the Company at design reviews, client briefings, and external audits Your skillset may include: • BEng in Mechanical/Aerospace or equivalent, • Experience in industrial structural‑analysis experience on metallic and composite parts, • Proficient in MSC Nastran and pre‑processors such as Patran, Apex, Simcenter, or ANSA, • Experienced in static, dynamic, linear and non‑linear analyses, • Skilled in hand‑based stress calculations and fatigue life prediction, • Experience modelling aluminium, titanium, steel and high‑strength alloys for both light‑ and heavy‑weight systems, • Knowledge of composite lay‑up, ply‑by‑ply modelling, and defect effects, • Capable of drafting clear, concise strength‑summary reports and risk assessments, • Comfortable working collaboratively with design, manufacturing, testing and quality teams, • Skilled in scripting (Python, batch) and use of high‑performance computing to streamline analyses If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Lead Quality Engineer Ampthill Paying up to £70,000 (DOE) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level og UK security Clearance Job Description • Lead Quality bid inputs to ensure appropriate plans and funding are provisioned for any future contracts, • Define & execute the quality strategy for high‑volume cable & machining lines., • Align quality objectives with business KPIs such as yield, cost‑of‑quality, and on‑time delivery., • Accurate reporting of team performance and program quality matters, • Functionally manage the quality engineers on the team, including conducting regular 1‑on‑1s, performance reviews, and coaching for skill‑gap/training, • Own end‑to‑end quality assurance and control of the products within the high-volume area, • Develop an audit schedule for the area and ensure those audits are undertaken, with any corrective actions implemented, • Deploy SPC to generate dashboards/data with trend analysis and then drive corrective actions Qualifications and experience required • Minimum 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 2+ years in a leadership or managerial role, • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with your team, stakeholders and customers, • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, with a strong focus on mentoring, performance management, and KPI delivery, • Experience in cable manufacturing and/or precision machining is strongly preferred, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing, presentations and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office tools, • Solid understanding of core quality tools and methodologies, including:, • Quality Management Plans, • PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), • Control Plans, • FAIR (First Article Inspection Reports), • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools Desirable Qualifications & Experience • Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification, • Experience with SAP, particularly the Quality Management (QM) module, or similar software tools, • Certified Internal Auditor, • Experience in supplier quality management and inspection techniques, • Experience of the use of AI in quality assurance and control

Its finding new ways to maintain world famous, historic buildings. It's leading and collaborating to deliver every time.And its joining the professional business behind the monarchy.This is what makes working for the Royal Household exceptional. Every year Buckingham Palace hosts a wide range of Royal events, from investitures and receptions to the historic Trooping the Colour, and it welcomes thousands of visitors through its doors. Its home to many of our specialist teams, as well as housing residents and tenants across the wider Estate.Most of the buildings are listed with some scheduled ancient monuments. Youll therefore play an important role facilitating the modern-day workings of this historic estate, while also preserving these iconic buildings for generations to come.In this role youll take a role in driving the Technical Team of Building Surveyors, who act as custodians of the London estate. The role will encompass surveys and inspections, landlord duties, building monitoring and performance, producing technical standards and specifications, a focus on heritage and conservation as well as delivery of project works.Additionally you will take a leading role in driving the emissions reduction strategy for all buildings across the London Estate, in line with the Royal Households Net Zero objectives. This will involve conducting thorough reviews of the energy performance of the buildings, developing best practice policies on sustainable materials and energy interventions, and providing recommendations to the Decarbonisation Steering Group on energy-saving initiatives. • Lead and manage the Technical Team of Building Surveyors, the highly skilled decorating team and a wide variety of contractors, directing work and driving performance., • Drive the Building Surveying strategy towards the Royal Households Net Zero goals, proactively reviewing, exploring, and implementing various approaches that support the initiative., • Develop and implement best practice approaches for the conservation, repair and maintenance of the building fabric of the estate., • Manage a portfolio of works of varying scale, from planning to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget., • Proactively manage stakeholder relationships, communicating progress and minimizing disruption., • Ensure compliance with statutory duties and legislative requirements, promoting a culture of risk awareness and management., • Manage budgets, tender processes, contracts and contractors, ensuring value for money and high-quality service delivery., • Provide technical support on conservation, repair, and maintenance to Facilities Managers, Building Supervisors, Engineers, and Project Managers for planned and reactive maintenance., • Provide technical support including specification writing for Specialist Term Contracts to ensure compliance across the Property Section team with statutory duties and legislative requirements., • Work closely with the Head of Operations, Head of Projects, Senior Facilities Manager and Senior Engineer on 10-year planning., • Support the preparations for large scale events and functions, where required., • Proven ability to lead building surveying strategies that drive sustainability and support Net Zero goals., • Chartered Building Surveying qualification or equivalent., • Experience working within historic listed buildings and on occupied multi-site estates., • A proactive approach to improving the environment and sustainability. Considering ways to improve the energy efficiency of the buildings, source sustainable materials and in ways that are sympathetic to the heritage assets., • Demonstrable experience of statutory compliance and risk management., • Previous experience with Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) and CAD Systems., • Strong project management skills, capable of managing a varied portfolio of work.Proven budget management, cost control, and contract management experience., • Exceptional stakeholder management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm under pressure, make informed decisions, and maintain a collaborative, customer-focused approach to service delivery. We know that to deliver our best work; we need to feel at our best. Thats why at the Royal Household we offer a generous benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and life priorities.Enjoy 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days (plus bank holidays) dependent on the length of time you have worked for us.Our excellent non-contributory pension plan (well contribute 15% and you can contribute more if you wish) is highly valued by our employees, as is complimentary lunch on-site to keep you fuelled throughout the day.We also offer a range of leave options to support your life priorities, such as parental pay and leave and volunteering days, as well as benefits to support your physical and mental wellbeing.Other perks include 20% off at our Royal Collection Trust Shops and complimentary admission tickets across all our locations, along with many more exclusive employee discounts.Find out more about the full range of benefits available to our employeehere.

HR Assistant Reporting to: HR Administration Manager Location: Bedford (Hybrid) Salary: £25,877.80Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Fixed Term Contract until March 2027 We're looking for an organised and customer-focused HR Assistant to join our People team. This is a varied generalist role where you'll play a key part in supporting the full employee lifecycle and delivering a high-quality HR service to managers, colleagues and external partners. You'll be the backbone of our HR operations - ensuring records are accurate, processes run smoothly, and people receive a professional, timely and supportive experience at every stage of their employment. What you'll be doing · Managing end-to-end employee lifecycle administration, including starters, changes, family-friendly leave and leavers · Acting as the HR lead for payroll inputs, ensuring all data is accurate and submitted on time · Maintaining employee records on the HR system to a high standard of accuracy and compliance · Supporting compliance activities, including right to work checks, DBS renewals and visa monitoring · Producing regular and ad-hoc HR reports, including absence and compliance reporting · Managing the HR inbox, responding to queries and escalating complex cases appropriately · Supporting HR audit...

• Board level finance role, • This role will be pivotal in shaping the financial strategy of the business, driving performance, and supporting sustainable growth. The successful candidate will provide clear financial leadership, robust reporting, and insightful analysis to inform key business decisions., • Lead and manage the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, • Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with business objectives, • Provide strategic financial insight and guidance to the Managing Director and Board, • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management, • Drive cost control initiatives and margin improvement across the business

Defence Quality Engineer This role is inside IR35, and candidates will be required to work via an Umbrella Company. Seeking an Aerospace Quality Engineer full-time (37.5 hours per week) for a 12-month+ project near Milton Keynes, England. Flexible working options including 4 day week. Job Summary: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support a range of projects across our customers' organisation. The role will play a critical part in ensuring that quality standards are consistently met, maintained, and improved throughout the project lifecycle. The successful candidate will act as a key point of contact for all quality-related matters, working closely with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and project management. You will be responsible for identifying, managing, and resolving quality issues, ensuring compliance with internal procedures and external standards. This is a dynamic position requiring the ability to manage competing priorities, influence stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced environment. Job Responsibility Act as the primary point of contact for all quality-related issues across multiple concurrent projects. Manage non-conformances from identification through to resolution, ensuring timely and effective closure. Lead and facilitate Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations, ensuring robust ...

This is a varied leadership role for someone who still enjoys delivering projects themselves. You'll manage a team of six Project Managers, while spending around 40% of your time managing your own customer projects. The work is varied, with project sizes ranging from short two-day engagements through to larger implementations of up to 200 days, with budgets up to £200k. The company delivers SaaS solutions to customers across public and private sector environments. This role has become available due to an internal promotion, so you'll be joining a team with existing structure, support and knowledge around you. Project Management Team Lead £60,000 - £65,000 + bonus + benefits Remote-first, with monthly travel to Bedford Must be within 2 hours of Bedford You'll be responsible for helping the team deliver well-run projects across time, cost, quality and customer expectations. That means coaching and supporting Project Managers, reviewing project documentation, handling escalations where needed, improving reporting, and making sure risks, dependencies and blockers are properly managed. You'll also have your own portfolio of projects, so this is not a purely people-management role. You'll stay close to delivery, customer communication, project governance, change control, billing milestones and stakeholder management. What yo...

A great opportunity to lead the scenic department of a creative event design, technical and production supplier! The company With a passion for delivering exceptional events, this event production agency provides their clients with a bespoke solution to all their production needs. Their go-to attitude has carried them forward in the industry with no project being too large for them, and they pride themselves in quality and client satisfaction. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly supportive environment on an exciting range of high-end corporate event, from awards ceremonies to product launches - and everything in between - if you're an established Head of Scenic candidate then now is the time to get involved! The Role Due to continued growth they are now looking for Head of Scenic to join their team. The role will be responsible for leading the fabrication of experiential set builds and bespoke exhibition stands whilst also managing the overall output of the scenic department. The broad responsibilities of the Head of Scenic role will include: • Managing scenic projects from briefing stages to execution, • Guiding clients on feasibility of projects, • Leading project costing, timelines and implementation, • &...

Senior Student Systems (SITS) Analyst Developer Fixed Term Contract vacancy in a University based in Bedfordshire Salary £48,760 - £58,664, 36 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible hybrid working policy, generous 14.5% employer pension contribution and other generous benefits The Opportunity: Hays Technology is working in partnership with a well-established higher education organisation to recruit a Senior Student Systems Analyst Developer on a fixed-term contract basis until July 2027. This is a key role within a central IT function, supporting and enhancing core student information systems used across the full student lifecycle.You will take technical ownership of system development, configuration, integration and optimisation, working closely with stakeholders to improve data quality, automate processes and deliver robust, secure solutions aligned with organisational strategy. Key Responsibilities: Lead systems analysis and development activities across complex student systems initiatives Plan, estimate and deliver development work to agreed timelines, quality standards and budgets Provide hands-on development and configuration of Tribal SITS:Vision and Maytas Drive software lifecycle best practice, including Agile and iterative delivery approaches Manage system enhancements, upgrades and vendor releases Develop and maintain integrations, including StuTalk processing Provide expert-level application support...

Job Overview Project Architect role delivering a long-term education project in Bedford. You will lead a school development across all RIBA stages, combining remote working with weekly site visits. This position suits an experienced architect with strong education sector knowledge and DfE familiarity, confident managing technical delivery and stakeholder coordination throughout a multi-year programme. Role & Responsibilities Lead project delivery across all RIBA stages Coordinate design and technical output using Revit Attend weekly site visits to monitor progress Manage stakeholder meetings and project communication Ensure compliance with DfE standards Collaborate with consultants and internal teams Maintain programme deadlines and quality standards Support business development activities Produce and manage project documentation Report on progress and delivery milestonesSkills & Experience Required Qualified Architect with ARB registration 10+ years post-qualification experience with strong knowledge of education projects Proven knowledge of DfE standards and frameworks Ability to manage projects independently High proficiency in Revit Experience delivering UK-based education schemes Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills Confident in technical design and project delivery Effective communication across project teams Organised approach to hybrid working environmentsSalary & Benefits £43,000 - &poun...

Site Manager - Externals & Yard Slabs Major Construction Project | Externals / Groundworks Package Our client, a leading main contractor delivering major, logistics‑heavy construction projects, is seeking an experienced Site Manager to take full ownership of the externals and yard slabs package on a high‑profile scheme. This is a hands‑on, delivery‑focused role suited to a decisive Site Manager who is comfortable taking control of large‑scale groundworks packages in a live construction environment. The Role As Site Manager, you will act as the single point of responsibility for the external works package, taking over day‑to‑day control from the engineering function and driving safe, high‑quality delivery to programme. You will lead all aspects of the groundworks and concrete yard slabs works, coordinating subcontractors, plant, logistics, and temporary works while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance. Key Responsibilities Full management and leadership of the externals and yard slabs works package Delivery of works safely, on programme, and to required quality standards Day‑to‑day control ofgroundworks including: Earthworks Drainage Underground services Sub‑base construction Concrete yard slabs Planning, sequencing, and coordination of activities to support programme delivery Management of subcontractor perfo...

With a strong reputation for quality, and customer service, they are entering an exciting phase of strategic and operational development that the Finance Director will play a key role in supporting. Lead and manage the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.

Engineering Manager (Mechanical) Step Up from Lead Engineer Location: Bedfordshire (Hybrid/Flexible Working, 2-3 Days Office) Are you a Lead Mechanical Engineer ready to step into Engineering Management, but still want to stay close to complex, high-value engineering? This is a full Engineering Manager position from day one, offering the chance to take ownership of an engineering function while continuing to engage with technically challenging design and analysis work. Were working with a globally recognised engineering business, delivering advanced mechanical solutions into critical industries including power generation, oil & gas, defence and nuclear. Theyre looking for a technically strong leader who can drive engineering excellence while developing a team. ?? The Opportunity This is a hands-on engineering leadership role, ideal for someone moving up from a Lead or Principal position. Youll be responsible for: • Leading and developing the engineering team, • Owning technical delivery, quality, and compliance, • Advanced mechanical design and analysis...

Interim Estates Manager Bedford (Hybrid / site visits across borough) £500 per day (Umbrella) Initial 3-month contract (with strong potential to extend) Bedford Borough Council is seeking an experienced Interim Estates Manager to lead its Estates Management and Valuation function during a key period of delivery and transformation. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role overseeing a diverse and high-value property portfolio while driving income generation, service performance, and long-term asset strategy. The Role Reporting into the Head of Property Services, you will lead the Estates Management Team to deliver a proactive, high-quality and commercially focused estates service across the Council's operational and non-operational portfolio. You'll take ownership of strategy, performance, and delivery across: ·Commercial, agricultural, and investment portfolios ·Leasehold management, rent reviews, and lease renewals ·Asset valuations (IFRS & RICS compliant) ·Service charge management and reconciliation ·Estate optimisation, income generation, and disposals strategy ·External consultants and specialist valuation work You will also act as a key advisor on complex estates matters, ensuring robust governance, compliance, and financial control across the service. Key Responsibilities ·Lead and manage the Estates Management and Valuation s...

Are you an experienced Registered Manager looking for a fresh challenge? We’re working with a fantastic, well-established care provider seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Managerto lead adult supported living services in Bedford. This is a brilliant opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. You'll be supported by a strong, caring senior management team that values high-quality, person-centred care. What’s on offer: * Competitive salary up to £45,000 * Supportive, friendly team and senior leadership * Autonomy to lead and develop the service * Excellent career progression opportunities * A chance to make a real and lasting impact The ideal candidate will have: * Experience as a Registered Manager or strong Deputy Manager in adult supported living or similar * A passion for high standards and delivering outstanding care * Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills * NVQ Level 5 (or working towards) in Health & Social Care or equivalent * Good knowledge of CQC standards and compliance Key Responsibilities: * Oversee day-to-day operations of supported living services * Lead, manage and develop staff teams * Ensure compliance with regulatory and company standar...

Job Title: Hygiene Manager Location: Buckinghamshire Salary: £60,000 Ref: AM21438 A leading food manufacturer, dedicated to producing high-quality and innovative products is seeking a dynamic and experienced Hygiene Manager to join their team and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the factory. As the Hygiene Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing effective hygiene practices in on site. You will play a crucial role in maintaining a clean and safe environment, complying with BRC and customer requirements, and upholding their commitment to producing outstanding products. The main responsibilities for this Hygiene Manager position include: Develop and implement hygiene policies, procedures, and standards in accordance with industry regulations and best practices. Conduct regular hygiene audits and inspections to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with hygiene standards. Collaborate with production and quality control teams to integrate hygiene practices into daily operations. Manage and lead a team of hygiene personnel, providing training, guidance, and support to ensure the team operates efficiently. Oversee the selection and use of cleaning chemicals and equipment, ensuring they meet safety and regulatory standards. Monitor and control hygiene-related budgets, ensuring cost-effective practices without compromising on quality. As the ideal candidate ...

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This role is part of our Saab Seaeye business unit. This Project Manager role has the responsibility for delivering assigned new product projects to the requirements of cost, time and quality and for ensuring that Saab Seaeye is recognised as a Project and Program Management Centre of Excellence within Saab UK and the wider Saab business. Key Responsibilities: * Responsible for the delivery of assigned Saab Seaeye New Product Projects meeting cost, schedule and quality requirements * Deliver to customer contractual requirements * Deliver benefits in line with business case * Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders * Report project status to internal and external stakeholders including customers and project boards * Ensure adherence to the applicable Saab Project delivery processes * Ensure adherence to appropriate risk management and financial control tools during execution * Lead, manage and guide a cross functional project teams * Take a leading role in the Saab UK and Saab Group Project Management community * Support the development, implementation and continuous improvement of best practice program and project management methodologies * Be a recognised leader by being accountable, holding others accountable and driving delivery * Enable a collaborative culture by encouraging communication and team work. * Support the Saab Seaeye organisation generally in developing new business opportunities * Proactively ensure alignment with other Project Managers across the Saab organisation as appropriate. Skills and Experience: * A bachelor's degree in business, project management, or a relevant industry field. * A recognised certification such as PMP or PRINCE 2. * Proven accountability for large-scale budgets and financial control. * Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills. * Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Jira, or similar PPM tools. By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: To design and implement software solutions for underwater robotics applications in line with the company's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. Able to demonstrate expertise and experience in software used on industrial/vehicle/vessel systems. Reporting to the Software Manager the Software Lead role involves taking responsibility for the delivery of projects and leading multidisciplinary teams to deliver technically complex software projects for subsea vehicles and associated robotic functions. Typically requiring input from several differing software and engineering disciplines and supporting functions the software lead is able to bind these inputs together to successfully deliver the software content for Saab products. Qualifications and Skills: Required skills: * A minimum of 7 years' experience as a Senior Engineer. * A Degree in a relevant Engineering Discipline. * Broad understanding of software from embedded though to applications * Leading multi-disciplined teams of software engineers * Able to develop a software architecture for complex systems from scratch * Sound understanding of modern software methods and technologies * Able to maintain a system level approach and not get lost in the detail * Able to develop system level requirements and derive lower level requirements to achieve these * Sound understanding of safety concepts and design * Able to interface directly with customers * Able to act as a technical authority * Able to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders * Able to estimate work content and duration * Able to plan work loading for teams ensuring no team member is overloaded * Able to develop and instigate processes to ensure industry best practice is achieved * Able to ensure appropriate levels of Software Quality are achieved for projects * Able to mentor and develop junior engineers * Ability to delegate tasks * Able to manage resources and budgets * Practical understanding of standards and application of standards * Appreciation of Cyber Security and the impacts on design In addition, you will be Able to demonstrate software skills in some of the following technologies on both Windows and Linux: * C++ * Javascript * Python * XML * JSON * HTML * CSS * Web backend servers (Angular, Django, NodeJS, React, Apache or similar) * Web Sockets * Docker * TCP-IP / UDP * SQL or other databases * Dev tools (Wireshark, system log interrogation etc..) * Databases * Cyber Security Desirable: * Exposure to IP video and video routing * Familiarity in design and testing of control software * Familiarity with Systems serving Real Time Information via Web Sockets * Use of DDS and interfacing with it * Message Queues (Active MQ/Rabbit MQ/ZeroMQ) * GUI Development experience (.Net GUI framework, Qt 6.2 or previous versions) * Developing and debugging software for application software in Visual studio (2013, 2017, 2022) * Customer facing API's using web technologies By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Managing Director to lead a profitable, fast-growing British consumer brand entering its next phase of scale. The company has strong foundations, a loyal customer base, and significant headroom for expansion. They are backed by supportive investors and is now seeking an experienced MD to take full ownership of the business and drive long-term growth. About the Company They operate in the outdoor and active-family sector, creating practical, durable products designed to support everyday mobility and adventure. The brand has built a strong reputation for quality and reliability, and demand continues to grow both in the UK and internationally. The business is profitable and scaling steadily, with ambitious plans to expand into new categories, services, and markets. Alongside its core product offering, the company is developing a broader ecosystem to deepen customer engagement and extend lifetime value. Leadership Context The business has been founder-led to date and is now ready for a seasoned commercial leader to take the reins. The founder will remain involved at board level, providing continuity and strategic support while empowering the incoming MD to shape the next chapter. What youll be doing as Managing Director This is a full P&L leadership position with responsibility for strategy, team leadership, comm...

Lead Quality Engineer Ampthill Paying up to £70,000 (DOE) Please note - due to the nature of the work, you will need to hold or be eligible to obtain a high level og UK security Clearance Job Description Lead Quality bid inputs to ensure appropriate plans and funding are provisioned for

Senior Student Systems (SITS) Analyst Developer Fixed Term Contract vacancy in a University based in Bedfordshire Salary £48,760 - £58,664, 36 days annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible hybrid working policy, generous 14.5% employer pension contribution and other generous benefits The Opportunity: Hays Technology is working in partnership with a well-established higher education organisation to recruit a Senior Student Systems Analyst Developer on a fixed-term contract basis until July 2027. This is a key role within a central IT function, supporting and enhancing core student information systems used across the full student lifecycle.You will take technical ownership of system development, configuration, integration and optimisation, working closely with stakeholders to improve data quality, automate processes and deliver robust, secure solutions aligned with organisational strategy. Key Responsibilities: • Lead systems analysis and development activities across complex student systems initiatives, • Plan, estimate and deliver development work to agreed timelines, quality standards and budgets, • Provide hands-on development and configuration of Tribal SITS:Vision and Maytas, • Drive software lifecycle best practice, including Agile and iterative delivery approaches, • Manage system enhancements, upgrades and vendor releases, • Develop and maintain integrations, including S...

Our Business Selwood is the leading pump rental solutions company in the UK. We have an outstanding reputation for exceptional customer service backed by one of the largest fleets of quality pump products. Each customer and each project is unique and our deep technical knowledge means we are proud to deliver a bespoke and genuine 24/7, 365 days-a-year service. This is an exciting time to join Selwood as we drive our business forward and build on a foundation of over 70 year’s success within our industry. We are committed to ensuring our staff have the right skills, knowledge & experience to deliver to our customers, as well as creating career paths to help develop, retain, and motivate them. About The Role We’re looking for an experienced Installation Supervisor to take charge of pump and pipework installations at client sites. As the senior member of a two-person team, you'll not only lead but also work side-by-side with our Installation Operative to ensure every project is delivered safely and to the highest quality. Whilst on site you will need to ensure RAMS are briefed and adhered to by your team and check that the quality of equipment is fit for purpose before an installation begins. Health & Safety is our first priority for this position and needs to be adhered to at all times. You will be working on construction sites with potential risks in and around your work area. Not only will you need to manage your own safety but ...