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Senior Service Designer Location: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Oldham, Swansea Salary: Up to £57,400 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time or Part Time Closing Date: 9th September 2025 The Role As Senior Service Designer in the Service Design and User Research team your role will be to help them deliver and continuously improve joined up, end-to-end services based on data and evidence. You will work in a delivery focused environment in collaboration with members of multi-disciplinary agile teams including policy experts, user researchers, data analysts, developers, content designers and business analysts. Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to: • Designing services which meet the Government Service Standard., • Carry out a wide range of service design activities from problem framing, journey mapping, prototyping and workshop facilitation., • Translate actionable insights from user research and other insight sources into accessible designs., • Ensuring services meet public sector accessibility regulations., • Development of user-facing features ensuring technical feasibility of UI/UX designs in line with the GDS Design System., • Will prototype website designs and UI elements as required., • Play a leading role in developing a user centred design community that will discuss methods, best practice and identify areas for improvement. To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: • Relevant experience in design services and human-centred experiences including defining service design approaches, methodologies, and deliverables, • Experience of agile delivery and awareness of agile tools and how to use them, • Iterative and rapid prototyping with multidisciplinary teams, • Good understanding of responsive design and designing for mobile first, • Experience of delivering simple and clear communication of technical designs to non-technical stakeholders, • Experience of designing against constraints, • Awareness and experience of working to accessibility standards, • Strong understanding of information architecture, interaction design, visual design and prototyping. Joining their department comes with many benefits, including: • Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary., • 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays and privilege day for the King’s birthday, • Flexible working options where they encourage a great work-life balance., • 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday., • Access to the staff discount portal., • Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc., • Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all their colleagues. If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

About the Role An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a regional health innovation organisation working at the intersection of the NHS, academia, and industry. This role is designed to support a portfolio of projects that drive the identification, protection, development, and adoption of healthcare innovation across the region. This position is ideally suited to someone with strong organisational skills and an interest in innovation, research, and healthcare transformation. You’ll be working as part of a dynamic team that supports projects with real-world impact—bringing new ideas, technologies, and processes into health and care systems. Key Responsibilities Project & Programme Support • Provide administrative and coordination support to innovation projects across a range of thematic areas., • Monitor project timelines, key milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful delivery., • Contribute to the development and implementation of project pathways and digital tracking systems (e.g. innovation management platforms)., • Undertake light-touch research and assist with drafting project briefs, initiation documents, and evaluation reports., • Prepare and support governance meetings (agendas, minutes, action tracking, etc.)., • Assist with the collation and submission of quarterly assurance reports and internal updates., • Maintain up-to-date project records and document libraries across shared platforms., • Coordinate legal documentation and facilitate invoice/payment processes as required., • Contribute to maintaining efficient administrative systems and collaborative team practices., • Identify and escalate risks, issues or blockers to the relevant project or line manager. Ideal Candidate We’re looking for someone who: • Has experience supporting multiple projects in a complex or fast-paced environment., • Is highly organised with excellent attention to detail., • Communicates clearly and professionally across multiple stakeholders., • Works well independently but thrives in a collaborative, team-based culture., • Demonstrates flexibility, initiative, and a solution-focused mindset., • Brings curiosity and enthusiasm for innovation in health and care.

This role can also be based in Manchester, Birmingham, or Leeds. About the Role: We are seeking a talented and motivated Planning Solicitor to join our clients dynamic legal team. The successful candidate will provide expert legal advice on complex planning and development matters, supporting clients through intricate regulatory landscapes. Key Responsibilities: • Advise clients on planning applications, enforcement issues, and development proposals, • Prepare and review legal documentation related to planning permissions, • Conduct comprehensive legal research and analysis, • Draft and negotiate planning agreements and Section 106 documentation, • Provide strategic guidance on land use and development strategies, • Represent clients at planning hearings and local authority consultations, • Manage complex casework with meticulous attention to detail, • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of planning legislation and regulatory changes Required Qualifications: • Qualified Solicitor with current practicing certificate, • Strong understanding of UK planning law and regulations, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, • Degree in Law or equivalent professional qualification, • Proven analytical and problem-solving capabilities Desirable Skills: • Experience in residential or commercial development planning, • Knowledge of environmental and infrastructure planning, • Proficiency in digital case management systems What is on offer: • Competitive salary commensurate with experience, • Professional development opportunities, • Supportive and collaborative work environment, • Comprehensive benefits package, • Flexible working arrangements

🌍 Lead Process Engineer – R&D & Advanced Manufacturing 📍 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Are you passionate about advanced manufacturing and driving innovation in materials engineering? We’re looking for a Lead Process Engineer to lead the development and optimisation of cutting-edge processing techniques that improve product quality, yield, and efficiency in high-performance materials. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll combine deep technical expertise with strategic project management, working at the intersection of thermal processing, automation, and materials innovation. 🔑 What You’ll Do • Innovate & Optimise: Develop and refine high-temperature processes to improve efficiency, purity, and reliability., • Lead Projects: Manage R&D and scale-up programs from concept to production, using Six Sigma, Stage-Gate, or Agile methods., • Solve Problems: Provide rapid, practical solutions to live production challenges., • Advance Technology: Introduce automation, real-time monitoring, and AI/ML for predictive process control., • Ensure Quality: Drive compliance with industry standards and customer requirements through robust validation and testing., • Collaborate & Influence: Work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, procurement, and commercial teams, while partnering with external research and technology providers., • Champion Safety & Knowledge: Promote safety in high-voltage, gas, and thermal environments while documenting and sharing best practices. 📊 How Success Will Be Measured • Shorter innovation cycles and time-to-market, • Higher adoption of new processes & technologies, • Reduced energy and material usage, • Improved yield, consistency, and quality, • Successful transfer of R&D innovations to production, • Tangible cost savings and ROI from innovation initiatives 🎓 What We’re Looking For Required Skills & Experience • Strong background in complex process environments, • Must have innovated processes from concept, not only followed or tweaked existing processes., • Experience in process optimisation, scale-up, and SPC, • Familiarity with automation, PLC/SCADA/DCS systems, and digital controls, • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Physical Sciences (Master’s/PhD preferred), • 7+ years in process engineering or R&D within advanced manufacturing, high-purity, or high-performance materials sectors 🚀 Why Join Us? • Be at the forefront of advanced materials and manufacturing innovation, • Lead projects with real impact on efficiency, scalability, and sustainability, • Collaborate with world-class engineers, researchers, and industry partners, • Shape the future of high-performance products used in critical industries 📩 Ready to lead innovation in advanced manufacturing? Apply now and take your career to the next level.

Technical Economist - competitive salary - Newcastle (UK) or Champaign, IL (USA) We’re working with a software development firm that specialises in consulting within the finance and investment technology space, created through a partnership between two established industry players. As the economics function expands, the team is looking to bring on board a Technical Economist with a strong academic background and a passion for macroeconomic modelling, data analysis, and applied research. This is a rare opportunity to join a high-performing team at an early stage, with the chance to make a real impact from day one. Whether you're a recent Master’s graduate or already have a few years of relevant experience, this role offers significant responsibility, fast progression, and exposure to cutting-edge tools and datasets. Responsbilities • Working hands-on with macroeconomic and structural models, including those used for forecasting and policy simulation, • Applying large language models and machine learning to extract insights from economic and financial reports, • Analysing complex datasets to identify patterns and economic implications, • Supporting the development of new methodologies and contributing to internal knowledge-building, • Playing a visible role in shaping the team’s direction and the firm’s wider growth Key Skills • Master’s degree in a quantitative field (with economics at undergraduate level) from a top university, • Strong academic track record (A*/A at A-level/ GPA 3.5+ or equivalent), • Experience running macroeconomic models and preparing analytical outputs, • Skilled in working with large datasets and identifying economic trends, • Familiarity with large language models and machine learning techniques, • High proficiency in English, • Must have the right to work in the UK or the US (please note sponsorship is not offered) Key Benefits • Exposure to a wide range of macroeconomic topics and modelling techniques, • Opportunity to work alongside senior experts in a collaborative, hands-on environment, • Fast-tracked career progression in a growing firm, • Be part of shaping the strategic direction of the economics function, • Work with innovative technologies and diverse, real-world data This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of something new — where your contributions will be visible, valued, and essential to the company’s development. For a confidential discussion to learn more , please send your CV to Georgina Line at . By applying to this advert, you agree to your personal details being held on file in relation to this and other future relevant opportunities.

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We are seeking a dynamic Director of Technology, Research & Development to lead a team of engineers in our start-up medical device company. Our flagship technology integrates. Technology Innovation and Advancement.

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As an Engagement Manager, you will manage complex and novel consulting projects for Veeva customers in the research and development (R&D) space – leading teams and planning, organizing, and tracking all aspects of delivery. Lead multiple project engagement teams – empower the team to plan and ma

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Conduct social science research on inequalities and environmental impacts of natural resource development. The School of Geography and the Environment (SoGE) invites applications for a Senior Research Associate in the Equitable and Sustainable Development of Natural Resources. The successful candida

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Research And Development Chemist. This role will play a crucial part in continuing the development of both new and existing products and researching and testing new raw materials. SRG are working with a business who specialise in the development and production of construction products.

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We're looking for a Senior Process Development Technologist to join our client, a market-leading food manufacturing company based in County Durham. As a Senior Process Development Technologist you will support the NPD team and wider business upscaling recipes from the onsite kitchen to the factory,

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Organisation/Company NORTHUMBRIA UNIVERSITY Research Field Biological sciences Environmental science Geosciences Researcher Profile Established Researcher (R3) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 23 Oct 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Is the job funded thro

The role will involve working with researchers at Newcastle University, staff at the National Trust, Gateshead Council, Tyne and Wear Building Preservation Trust, and community-based groups to shape and implement collaborative approaches to generating research questions together, co-producing resear

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Location: Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham, and Nottingham Salary: £42,848 per annum The Role The Senior User Researcher is responsible for the end-to-end planning and execution of user research activities. Senior User Researcher Want to apply Read all the information about this position be

Expertise in Python & Pytorch, including practical experience working with the full development pipeline from data processing & data loading to training, inference, and optimization. Demonstrated expertise in computer vision, video generation foundation model and/or multimodal research. As a member

Plan and lead high quality research, project managing the research activity, supervising and taking responsibility for the research team. For the suitable candidate, responsibilities will also include supervising early-career researchers, developing funding proposals, analysis plans, leading applied

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in the field of agent-based modelling of past societies, working on the.

NPD Assistant / Food Innovation New Product Development Coordinator who is highly organised with excellent time-management and administrative skills is required for a well-established, sourcing and food processing company that focuses on sustainable practices and supplies a number of major supermar

Organisation/Company DURHAM UNIVERSITY Research Field Cultural studies History Geosciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 24 Sep 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded thr

Organisation/Company DURHAM UNIVERSITY Research Field Cultural studies History Geosciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 24 Sep 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded thr

Organisation/Company DURHAM UNIVERSITY Research Field Cultural studies History Geosciences Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Established Researcher (R3) Country United Kingdom Application Deadline 24 Sep 2025 - 00:00 (UTC) Type of Contract Other Job Status Full-time Is the job funded thr

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While this means that the post-holder will not be carrying out independent research in their own right, the expectation is that they will contribute to the advancement of the project, through the development of their own research ideas/adaptation and development of research protocols. The Role: Appl

We're looking for a Senior Process Development Technologist to join our client, a market-leading food manufacturing company based in County Durham.