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Join a one-year industrial placement where you’ll apply theoretical and applied science to real-world challenges that support national security. Gain experience working on complex scientific modelling, advanced diagnostics and material behaviour in extreme environments — while developing skills that set you up for a future career in research, engineering or defence science. Key criteria • Studying a relevant science or STEM degree, • At least 2:2 achieved to date, • Able to start a full-time placement in August 2026, • Eligible to obtain UK Government security clearance, • Strong analytical mindset and ability to learn new tools or methods, • Effective communicator and collaborative team player, • Able to work on-site in Aldermaston (commutable from Reading/Basingstoke) What you’ll do During your placement you will contribute to projects involving: • Radiation detection analysis and experimental measurement, • Scientific modelling (e.g., photon, neutron, electron transport codes such as MCNP), • Computational physics and algorithm development, • Data-driven analysis and simulation techniques, • Studying material properties under extreme pressures and temperatures You will also take part in: • On-the-job learning and tailored professional development, • A collaborative group project with other placement students, • Networking opportunities across early careers and technical communities Entry requirements We welcome students currently studying a degree in: • Physics (Applied or Theoretical), Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Structural Engineering or related scientific disciplines., • You must have achieved at least a 2:2 in your degree so far by August 2026. Benefits • £23,500 salary + welcome payment, • 9-day fortnight — every other Friday off, • 270 hours of annual leave including bank holidays, • Excellent work/life balance and early careers social community, • Discounts and salary-sacrifice schemes, • Occupational health and Employee Assistance Programme, • Potential for a future graduate role, based on performance and availability

HRIS Specialist | Circa £45,800 negotiable + excellent benefits | Permanent | Hybrid Are you passionate about HR technology, systems and data-driven decision-making? Thatcham Research is seeking a HRIS Specialist to lead the operational management of our Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), including our Applicant Tracking System (ATS), and future platforms such as a Learning Management System (LMS). You’ll play a pivotal role in optimising our systems for data integrity, user experience, and organisational insight. You’ll join a collaborative People Team, working closely with IT, Finance, Learning & Development, and senior leadership. You’ll also engage with external system vendors, consultants, and auditors, making this a dynamic and influential new role. As the new HRIS Specialist you'll: • Manage, configure, and optimise all HR systems, ensuring data accuracy, compliance, and robust reporting., • Act as the key liaison with system vendors and internal stakeholders., • Monitor system performance, recommend improvements, and design solutions to enhance user engagement., • Provide training and support to users across the organisation., • Collaborate with IT and People teams for seamless integration and user experience., • Own the governance and content structure of our People Portal SharePoint site., • Collate data and produce dashboards for key metrics, supporting strategic storytelling., • Stay informed of external trends and system roadmaps to recommend solutions that align with business needs., • Manage API links and integrations, including DocuSign., • Extract and upload pay data to support pay strategy development., • Produce people-related data for government and official returns. What systems you’ll be working with: HiBob, Teamtailor, Kudos, DocuSign, SharePoint… and potentially an LMS in the future! Skills & experience that will set you up for success in this role: • Experience with HRIS platforms (e.g. HiBob, Cezanne, Workday), including record maintenance and reporting., • Familiarity with ATS and/or LMS platforms., • Strong understanding of data governance and reporting., • Proficiency in mapping business processes and identifying improvements., • Experience managing SharePoint sites and content planning., • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills., • Analytical thinking, problem-solving, and a drive for continuous improvement., • Ability to train and support system users., • Demonstrable understanding of confidentiality and attention to detail., • Experience in a HR environment and knowledge of HR best practice and legislation (desirable). Interview availability We will be inviting successful candidates for a first interview (via Teams) on Thursday 18th or Friday 19th December. Final interviews will be scheduled for early January 2026. Did you know 💡 Research tells us that men are more likely to apply to jobs if they meet only 60% of the criteria, whereas women often hesitate or don't apply unless they meet all of the criteria. This difference in application behaviour can contribute to the gender gap in career advancement and opportunities. We know the perfect candidate doesn't exist! If you think you have what it takes but don't tick every box, we'd still encourage you to apply - it could be a perfect fit! Perks & Benefits 👀 Salary - Circa £45,800 negotiable dependent on skills & experience. • 10% non-contributory pension, • 29 days holiday (inclusive of Christmas shutdown) + public holidays, • Group Life Assurance (equal to 4 x basic salary), • Group Income Protection (after 6 months’ service), • Salary Sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, home & tech scheme), • Enhanced and competitive parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender or family structure, • Moneyhealth’s Financial Coaching & Wellbeing Platform, • Health Cash Plan (cash back on eligible medical treatments), • Benenden Health Care (opt-in benefit), • Reward & Recognition Programme, • Discounted gym membership, • Sports & Social club, • Payroll charitable giving, • Subsidised on-site restaurant, • Free on-site parking When we work 🕒 Our standard working hours are 8:30 - 16:30 Monday - Thursday, early finish on Friday - 8:30 - 15:45 (Talk to us about flexible working if this doesn’t quite suit you – we take work-life balance seriously!) How we work 🏠 / 🏢 We understand the benefits of remote and in-person collaboration and therefore have a hybrid working model – you’ll be expected to work from our office in Thatcham at least two days per week. What we do ⚙️ At the cutting edge of automotive research in the UK, Thatcham Research has a unique role in shaping the design of new vehicles and influencing ever higher standards of safety, security and repair. With an on-site Crash Laboratory, Repair Technology Centre and Training Academy, our research expertise is driving some of the very latest automotive developments in technology, materials and standards in this fast moving and highly technical industry. Our Gamston facility is one of the UK’s leading sites for active safety, trialling and assessing the latest crash avoidance and driver assistance technologies. Our Values 🧡 As an organisation that believes a strong set of Values are key to our organisational success and a sense of belonging for all colleagues, we ask that you understand, represent and apply our Values of Fearless, Inquisitive, Resourceful, Supportive and Trusted and demonstrate these Values throughout the recruitment process. Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging 🫶 We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace which values diversity and embraces each individual's authentic self. We are proud to champion a culture where colleagues freely share their diverse perspectives, recognising that these contribute to our innovative spirit. Our journey of growth and understanding is continuous as we actively invest in diversity training, workshops, and partnerships to ensure positive change. Beyond our partnerships with the Automotive 30% Club and Women in Data (WiD), we collaborate with various organisations to advance equity not only in gender but also across ethnicity, age, disability, social mobility, LGBTQ+ identities, experiences, and thinking. Our aspiration is to create an environment where everyone thrives, achieves, and experiences a genuine sense of belonging. Recruitment process 💻 We’re proud to manage our recruitment in-house and believe this direct approach enables us to give you the best possible Employee Experience we can – which starts right here, your application! We’re continuously striving to improve the candidate journey, and transparency (or communication) is a key area of focus – yes, even with salary & benefits. What can you expect from our recruitment process? 🫱🏻 🫲🏽 • Regular updates on the progress / outcome of your application, • An initial telephone screening call with our Recruitment Business Partner, • First interview with the hiring manager, usually via Teams, • Second/Final interview, in-person at our office (we may give you a role specific task to present on!), • Personalised feedback following your interview – because everyone deserves that!, • An opportunity to give us your honest feedback in a short survey on all of the above We’re committed to removing barriers. If there are any adjustments we can make to better support you, please let us know when you apply. All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK. If you're experiencing any issues with our career site or application from, please let us know here:

Are you a Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist looking to take the next step in your career? If so, join Thornford Park as a Clinical/ Forensic Psychologist where you will join a service for male and female service users who require care in medium or low security. You will provide the Ward Psychologist role for a male Learning Disability MSU, being an integral part of the multidisciplinary teams, providing psychological input to the service user groups, and supporting and supervising the Assistant Psychologist working on the ward. We provide services for male and female patients detained under the Mental Health Act (1983) who require care in conditions of medium and low security. Our service users, many of whom have forensic histories, require long-term treatment and rehabilitation and present with multiple problems, challenging and high-risk behaviour and complex care needs. In addition to the mental health wards, Thornford Park has a 14-bedded low secure service for male patients with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, commissioned by NHS England, a medium/low secure service for females with a Learning Disability, and a medium secure service for males with Learning Disability. We also have two Psychiatric Intensive Care Units, one for males and one for females, providing holistic assessment and treatment for individuals experiencing crisis. As the Clinical/Forensic Psychologist, you will be: • Autonomous in managing your own caseload, which will involve working with complex service-users., • Attending regular clinical and service development meetings, such as MDT’s, CPA’s, referrals, and other hospital-wide meetings, • An integral part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team on Male LD MSU, • Providing both long & short-term work, which includes being able to undertake clinical assessments to determine clinical needs & treatment plans., • Providing both individual and group work to the patients., • Maintaining monthly clinical supervision as well as regular line-management supervision, • Providing clinical supervision to Assistant Psychologist and other therapy staff as appropriate and facilitating in the provision of reflective practice., • Providing both written & verbal contributions to the MDT/ICR, • Supporting the MDT in the development and review of care plans, • Offering specialist clinical advice including the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation, and evaluation of programmes of care within the service, • Contributing to professional development within the team, • Contributing to teaching as part of Induction/mandatory training., • Successful completion of a Doctorate in either Clinical or Forensic Psychology or the British Psychological Society’s stage 2 training in Forensic Psychology, enabling registration with the HCPC as as Practitioner Psychologist., • Registration with the HCPC as a practitioner Psychologist and Charterable status with the British Psychological Society., • Experience (either pre-training, on training, or subsequently) of working with clients with complex needs that are relevant to the population in the service area., • Competency in psychological assessment and formulation skills and an aptitude for learning new assessment methods., • Competency as regards risk assessment/management tools and formulation. At Elysium Healthcare, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, growth, and future: • Annual salary of £46800, • The equivalent of 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) – plus your birthday off and the option to buy additional annual leave, in our annual selection window., • Career development and training to help you achieve your professional goals, • Access to our Rewards & Benefits platform Ely-Vate; Your one-stop destination for everyday savings, exclusive benefits, and wellbeing hub!, • Wellbeing support and activities to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, • Access to Blue Light Card, which provides a range of exclusive offers and discounts, • Life Assurance, for added peace of mind, • Stream – instant access to earned wages when you need it, plus access to save, directly from your wages, alongside financial wellbeing support., • 24/7 GP service and second medical opinion, to ensure you are the best you can be, • Enhanced Maternity Package, so you can truly enjoy this special time, • Pension contribution, to help secure your future You will be working for an established, stable and agile company with over 8,000 employees and a unique approach to the delivery of care. With a network of over 90 services across England and Wales covering Mental Health, Neurological, Learning Disabilities & Autism, Children & Education, there is opportunity for you to grow and move. Elysium Healthcare is part of Ramsay Health Care with a global network that extends across 10 countries and employs over 86,000 people globally. The safety of our service users and colleagues is our priority and as such we encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19. Elysium Healthcare follows safer recruitment of staff for all appointments. It is a requirement that all staff understand it is each person’s individual responsibility and are committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of service users. Candidates will be subject to a DBS disclosure.

In this role, you will be one of two Product Managers partnering closely with the UK Education Manager to drive the success of the JR portfolio across the southern region of the UK and working with our distributor in the Republic of Ireland. This role involves conducting market research to assess pr