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We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. The Senior Machine Learning Engineer will play a key role in shaping the future of voice at Sky - building the intelligence that makes talking to your TV feel natural, responsive, and effortless. You'll design, develop, and maintain applied machine learning solutions that power Sky's far-field voice experiences across Sky Glass and other partner devices. What you'll do • Design, develop, train and optimise scalable ML models for far-field voice detection, verification, and enhancement across Sky devices and cloud platforms., • Contribute to innovation discussions and research in applied speech, audio signal processing, ASR, NLP and machine learning., • Build and construct cloud-based ML pipelines and APIs that process real-time audio streams at scale., • Work closely with data scientists, audio engineers, product managers, and external partners to deliver robust and accurate voice experiences., • Develop and document technical specifications, ensuring solutions meet latency, performance, and reliability requirements., • Monitor system metrics and production model performance to proactively identify opportunities for improvement., • Ensure best practices for ML operations (MLOps), including continuous integration, model deployment, and automated testing., • Provide technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship to junior members of the team. What you'll bring, • Demonstrated ability across the full ML lifecycle: model development, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance, with solid theoretical knowledge from classic approaches to state-of-the-art techniques. Our team builds and powers the voice experience that brings Sky's entertainment ecosystem to life. We design and deliver the machine learning models and cloud systems that make speaking to Sky Glass and other partner 's FFV devices feel natural, seamless and reliable. At Sky , we're creating the technology that enables millions of customers to interact effortlessly with their TV - simply by using their voice . Working as part of the Far Field Voice team and the wider Voice team at Comcast, you'll focus on continuously improving the voice experience on EntOS across all territories and syndication partners. This includes researching and delivering key and novel features - from accurate voice detection and verification, to personalised and context-aware interaction models. You'll collaborate closely with data scientists, engineers, product managers, and partners to ensure we deliver a truly frictionless, high-quality voice experience. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here's a taster: • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place, • The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate, • A generous pension package, • Private healthcare, • Discounted mobile and broadband Your office space Osterley Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

About the role We’re partnering with a leading global biopharmaceutical company to hire an Medical Affairs Associate to support the coordination and delivery of investigator-initiated studies across international markets. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly collaborative environment, supporting impactful research at a global scale. Key Responsibilities: • Act as the main operational contact for affiliates, investigators and internal functions., • Manage the lifecycle of IITs — from contract execution through to close-out., • Track study milestones, enrolment updates, timelines, and budgets., • Ensure inspection readiness through accurate documentation and system updates., • Support regulatory and site readiness activities, including documentation for ethics and authority submissions., • Liaise with cross-functional teams to support drug supply, finance processes, and study escalations when needed. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or health-related field, or equivalent clinical research experience., • Strong project management and contract negotiation skills., • Experience working in clinical research, ideally across multiple countries., • Excellent communication and organisational abilities. Preferred: • Medical or clinical operations background., • Knowledge of GCP, regulatory guidelines, and IIT processes., • Familiarity with CTMS or similar tracking tools. About Planet Pharma: Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering. Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing. We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. Please click ‘apply’ or contact Finlay Keyworth at Planet Pharma for more information: E:

Job Title: Sales Development Representative (SDR) Location: New Malden - 3 days per week Department: Sales Reports To: VP Sales About the Company We are a global leader in talent assessment solutions, helping organisations make smarter hiring and development decisions through award-winning psychometric tools. As part of a reputable PE portfolio, we combine scientific rigour with innovative delivery to empower organisations and individuals to unlock their full potential. We are launching a new SaaS product, our new AI-powered platform, designed to revolutionise how organisations access, interpret, and apply talent assessment data, enhancing decision-making, reducing bias, and accelerating people insight at scale. About the Role We are seeking ambitious and motivated Sales Development Representatives (SDRs) to play a pivotal role in our go-to-market strategy. As the first point of contact with potential clients, you’ll be responsible for identifying, qualifying, and nurturing leads in target markets, setting the foundation for successful client relationships. This is a unique opportunity to be part of an exciting product launch at the intersection of psychology, technology, and AI. Responsibilities • Prospecting: Research and identify new business opportunities and decision-makers across target industries and geographies., • Outbound Outreach: Execute multi-touch outbound campaigns using email, LinkedIn, phone, and marketing automation tools to engage prospects., • Lead Qualification: Qualify inbound and outbound leads through structured discovery conversations to assess fit., • Appointment Setting: Secure high-quality meetings for Account Executives and Product Specialists to drive the sales pipeline., • CRM Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in the CRM system (e.g., Salesforce), tracking all prospect interactions and pipeline progress., • Market Intelligence: Stay informed on industry trends, competitor offerings, and client challenges related to talent assessment and AI-based platforms., • Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing and Sales teams to refine messaging, optimise campaigns, and share feedback from the market. Qualifications • 1+ years of experience in a B2B sales, Recruitment, SDR, or lead generation role (preferably SaaS or HR tech)., • Passion for technology and talent assessment solutions., • Strong communication skills—written, verbal, and active listening., • Confident, energetic, and curious mindset with a desire to learn and grow., • Self-starter with a track record of meeting or exceeding performance targets., • Experience with CRM and sales engagement tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Outreach)., • Familiarity with AI, SaaS, or talent assessment platforms is a plus.

Define Possible at Northrop Grumman UK £60,000 - £70,000 At Northrop Grumman UK, our mission is to solve the most complex challenges by shaping the technology and solutions of tomorrow. We call it Defining Possible. This mind-set goes beyond our customer solutions; it’s the foundation for your career development and the impact we have within the community. So, what’s your possible? Opportunity: This is more than just a job; it’s a mission. As a Proposal Manager, you are a key part of the Northrop Grumman ‘Bid Engine’ supporting the BD and capture managers and bid teams in delivering successful tenders. You will be responsible for the timely delivery and quality of a proposal, with direct oversight and control of the proposal process, operating from the Pre-Proposal Preparation phase through to Post-Submittal of the Northrop Grumman Business Acquisition Process (BAP). You will work across all NGUKL customer accounts and be responsible for bids in the fields of next generation Air Force, cyber security, ISR, Communications, Radar and Command and Control, ranging from small study or research openings to significant size and scale multi-£m, multi-year deals. Our UK Defence business is a Sovereign software and systems centre of excellence. As well as developing and supporting UK wide and internationally deployed multi-domain command and control systems, our work is critical to the modern backbone of the Royal Navy. We pioneer – with fierce curiosity, dedication, and innovation, we seek to solve the world’s most challenging problems. You will be joining an established, energized, collaborative and supportive business development team who are focused on delivering growth for our customers and stakeholders at a time where Northrop Grumman UK is experiencing unprecedented growth. Key Responsibilities • Drive the ultimate generation of a proposal, outlining the proposal structure as required by the Request For Proposal (RFP), setting the schedule and allocation of section / contribution responsibilities to the relevant subject matter expert, • Manage the proposal team contributions / inputs as appropriate to establish a competitive and ultimately market differentiating proposal, • Continuously monitor progress and content of inputs to ensure that the RFP requirements are being suitably answered, the content is of suitable quality and coherence across the submission, • Coordinate the collection and accumulation of cost, scheduling, and performance elements from all relevant functional departments, • Develop and own the internal stakeholder management process for each submission, • Research and analyse historical data and project experience to support proposal efforts, • Ensure compliance with the business acquisition process and internal company procedures, • Establish and develop the tools and techniques to continuously enhance the quality of our bid submissions, assessing market best practice and its applicability in order to support the evolution of our competitive bid approaches, • Manage the key in-process proposal submission reviews to ensure that our offer is suitably and independently reviewed and challenged to ensure it best represents our offer, our approach and our capabilities, • Ensure each proposal team benefits from previous lessons learnt and as such ensures that each submission is better than the last, • Provide clear and concise proposal status reports to all relevant internal stakeholder on a regular and suitable periodic basis, • Develop effective collaborations with the proposed industrial partners to ensure their contributions are suitably framed and contextualised in a manner consistent with the main submission General Operational duties • Attend Business Development and other functional department meetings as required, • Remain compliant with all applicable NGUKL / Command Media Processes and procedures Person Specification Essential Qualifications/Experience • Experience of operating within the constraints of formal tendering processes, using procurement portals such as Award and Bravo solution, • Clear demonstrable experience in product, service and complex bid documentation, • Experienced in the creation and delivery of clear and concise progress reporting at all levels within the business, • Relevant experience of people management and leadership Desired Qualifications/Experience • Previous experience in commercial or government proposal work, • Familiar with online tender submission tools Competency/Skill requirements • Able to review, challenge, highlight issues and recommend improvements to proposal contributions, • Strong but collaborative individual with the confidence and integrity to earn internal stakeholders confidence, • Competent in the interpretation of tendering instructions, • Can recognise what is needed to create a complete and compliant submission, • Exceptional attention to detail, • Adept at problem-solving, able to develop solutions to a variety of very complex problems, • Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage effectively with all audiences/stakeholders, • Proactive team worker, equally self-motivated and able to work autonomously, • Highly-organised, adept at workload management, prioritising appropriately to meet deadlines under pressure, • Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, • Thrives in a dynamic and challenging environment, • Proficient MS Office and MS Project user, • Highly competent in PowerPoint and face-to-face presentation delivery, • Strong customer orientation, • Fluent in written and spoken English, • An engaging and ‘can do’ attitude, able to influence opinion and decisions Other requirements • Travel requirements: some national travel may be required to attend team and customer meetings and training activities. Occasional international travel may be required, • Clearance requirements: Must be able to gain and maintain UK Government clearances, • Must be able to work overtime and weekends as required, • Valid UK driving licence and passport holder Benefits: We can offer you a range of flexible and hybrid working options to suit you, including optional compressed working schedule with every other Friday off. Our benefits including private health care, career development opportunities and performance bonuses. For a comprehensive list of benefits, speak to our recruitment team. We are looking for: • Extensive experience of operating within the constraints of formal tendering processes, using procurement portals such as Award and Bravo solution, • Clear demonstrable experience in product, service and complex solution bid proposal development and delivery within the defence, security and government sectors, • Evidenced track record of people management and leadership, building high-performing delivery teams operating under pressure, • Experienced in the creation and delivery of clear and concise progress reporting at all levels within the business, • Line management experience, leading and growing talented individuals into high-performing teams, • Multi-discipline team leadership experience (up to 20 individuals) to achieve excellence in proposals delivery Security clearance: You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). Our requirement team is on hand to answer any questions and we will guide you through the process: . Why join us? • Be part of our global team of 100,000 colleagues – The possibilities for your future career are only limited by your drive. Whether you’re looking for a hands-on internship or your next leadership position, we have career opportunities across the world. Northrop Grumman continues to expand and broaden our presence in global markets and strengthen our partnerships with local industry., • A mission to believe in – Every day we contribute to building a more secure and connected world, expanding our reach from land, sea, and air to space and cyberspace. From engineering data and intelligence solutions, to developing maritime navigation and control systems and innovating command and control systems for the UK and NATO, what we do together matters., • A place to belong and thrive – Every voice matters at our table meaning you can bring your authentic self to work. From our Employee Resource Groups backed by thousands of employees, to sponsoring Cheltenham Pride and our partnerships with Association For Black and Minority Ethnic Engineers, Forces Transition Group, Mind, and Women in Defence – we are passionate about growing and supporting our inclusive community where everyone can belong., • Your career, your way - Shape your career journey with diverse roles, mentorship, and development opportunities that fuel your curiosity, channel your expertise and nurture your passion. Looking for flexibility? Balance your professional career with your personal life, health and wellbeing benefits, discount schemes, pension benefits and investment in your future development. Speak to our team to find the balance that’s right for you.

Business Development Manager The role of the Business Development Manager is to drive sustainable financial growth through the promotion of ESP Utilities strategy and building strong, trusting relationships with partners, collaborators and both new and existing clients in the sector. Key Responsibilities • Accountable, as part of the Commercial team, to deliver volume and value targets., • Meeting with prospective clients to understand and document their requirements, articulating the benefits and value add of the ESP Utilities proposition. Qualify these opportunities to determine whether they are worth pursuing., • Work with the commercial team to prioritise leads, opportunities and relationships to ensure optimum use of time and capacity, • Conduct research, identify and develop new leads and business opportunities., • Negotiate commercial contracts in line with the company’s rules and guidelines. Key Skills • Highly motivated individual with proven technical and commercial experience as a business development manager, sales executive or other relevant role in the multi-utility (gas/elect/water) sector, ideally with a current network of contacts useful to the D2D strategy., • Strong contract negotiator with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels., • Highly organised, self-motivated with the ability to operate autonomously, but must ultimately thrive as part of a team., • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines., • Excellent time management and planning skills., • Persuasive manner, tenacious attitude and confident communication and presentation skills.

The NIHR is funded through the ___ (DHSC) and was established with the aim of creating a health and care research system in which the NHS supports outstanding individuals, working in world-class facilities, conducting leading-edge research focused on the needs of patients and the public. The NIHR Research Infrastructure provides a platform to enable research by creating an environment where early stage and applied research can thrive. Our Research Infrastructure consists of research expertise, specialist facilities, a research delivery workforce and support services. The NIHR invests more than £606 million a year of infrastructure funding through a number of different five-year infrastructure funding schemes. Job Description We are looking to recruit an experienced, inquisitive and motivating manager to provide leadership to a team managing a portfolio of high profile National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) experimental medicine research infrastructure funding schemes. Job Purpose The Programme Lead will provide leadership for the end-to-end grants and research management of NIHR’s experimental medicine research infrastructure portfolio, which includes the flagship Biomedical Research Centres, the Clinical Research Facilities, the Commercial Research Delivery Centres, the HealthTech Research Centres and others. The postholder will lead work to drive the evolution of the experimental medicine portfolio and shape its future direction. In addition, they will play a key role in NIHR’s interaction with the experimental medicine community and will work closely with senior colleagues from the ___. The Programme Lead will report to the Assistant Director of Research Infrastructure, will have responsibility for the activities of a team of Senior Research Managers and Research Managers, and will work closely with the broader Infrastructure team. Key Accountabilities: Lead the delivery and strategic development of the experimental medicine research infrastructure portfolio: • Portfolio development: Develop and maintain expert knowledge of the funded portfolio in order to identify gaps or opportunities for greater impact and to build robust cases for new activities., • Strategic direction for existing funding schemes: Oversee the delivery of scheme reviews and evaluations for your portfolio to develop recommendations for the next funding calls., • Working across the health and care research landscape: Represent the schemes and portfolio in discussions with colleagues from DHSC, NIHR and beyond to ensure synergies are identified and can be capitalised on. Contribute to activities to raise the visibility of the awards within academic, clinical, public and government fora., • Commissioning of research: Provide management oversight of the delivery of new funding competitions, development of application guidance notes, the organisation of international panel meetings, the production of minutes and provision of feedback to applicants., • Development of new funding calls: Respond to ad hoc requests from DHSC/NIHR to develop and deliver new priority funding calls, mobilising resources to develop an appropriate assessment mechanism and suitable monitoring processes., • Contract management and annual reporting: Support the team to process contractual requests/changes required during the lifetime of an award and requests for information (e.g. Parliamentary Questions, FOI requests or briefings for ministers). Monitor award progress through an annual reporting process and together with the Assistant Director, sign off on award holder feedback and monitor risk management., • Team Management and Support: Guide the development of the individuals within your team to allow them to reach their potential. Co-ordinate and delegate activities within your team and work together with the Assistant Director and Programme Lead for Applied Health Infrastructure to share learning and ensure consistency across the broader infrastructure team. Support efficient ways of working whilst maintaining attention to detail and delivery to deadlines., • Stakeholder engagement: Deliver productive relationships with key stakeholders including Infrastructure Centre Directors. Work with the Directors to develop and support the implementation of collaborative working between individual awards and schemes. Oversee the co-production of strategically relevant agenda for Infrastructure Centre Directors’ meetings and other fora to keep NIHR researchers abreast of the latest initiatives and policies., • Flexible support to team: provide a high level of support across the infrastructure team and NIHR, engaging on projects and working groups as required., • Line Management: This post will be responsible for a team of six, with direct line management of three team members. Required Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills: Required Criteria • A PhD degree (or equivalent) in biomedical or health sciences research (or significant equivalent sector experience), • Significant relevant experience of managing research funding in a clinical, academic, industrial, funding agency or charity setting, • Experience of line management, staff development and planning and monitoring of workloads, • Excellent project planning and management skills; able to prioritise and manage multiple tasks, working to challenging targets and deadlines, • The ability to demonstrate an understanding in the strategic issues in health and care research funding and policy, especially within experimental medicine, • Strategic thinker able to interpret complex information while having a clear view of the “big picture”, • The ability to employ creative approaches to effectively communicate complex information to individuals and groups from a range of different backgrounds and different seniority levels, • Committed team player with an ability to build effective working relationships Desired Criteria • Understanding of research impact and how monitor and measure it Why work for us Join our team and you’ll be working with an exceptional organisation who manage high quality health and care research for the benefit of patients and the public. NIHR is one of the UK’s largest funders of health and care research. Compensation, Benefits & Working Arrangements: Salary: £58,000 to £61,200 pa Location: Twickenham, London / Hybrid working model Contract Type: Full Time,12 months fixed term contract Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day Annual Leave: 25 days, plus UK public holidays Employee Benefits Include: Annual bonus, subject to company performance Enhanced Contributory Pension Scheme Life Insurance Cover Benenden Healthcare Membership Training and Development Opportunities Season Ticket Loan NB: We offer a range of work life balance and family friendly, flexible working arrangements. This is an office-based, hybrid role with an expectation for all employees to attend our offices a minimum of 4 days a month, usually worked as 1 day per week, and may increase, subject to team requirements. How to Apply If you are excited about the prospect of joining our team and believe you possess the relevant skills and background, we invite you to apply. Please submit your CV along with a 'Statement of Suitability' that showcases your key skills and experiences in relation to the 'Required Criteria' outlined in the job description. Additionally, share your enthusiasm for working with the LGC Group The closing date for applications is the 27th October 2025. Company Statement LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age or trade union membership.

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Job Title: Band 6 Research and Development Nurse – Chertsey. Band 6 Research and Development Nurse. This position promises a stimulating challenge for those eager to expand their skills in research and development.

Associate Director, Clinical Research.Provide appropriate scientific/technical contribution or author the clinical development plan for the studies/projects assigned.With support from Clinical Research Director design fit-for-purpose clinical strategies and other clinical evidence generation strateg