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Are you an experienced Science Technician looking for your next opportunity in a supportive secondary school? We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming school in South Birmingham for a Science Technician to join their science department from September on a long-term basis, with the potential for the role to become permanent for the right candidate. The successful applicant will play a key role in supporting the delivery of practical science lessons by preparing equipment and materials, maintaining laboratory resources, and ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times. The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience working as a Science Technician within a UK secondary school. A good understanding of laboratory health and safety procedures. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks. A proactive and reliable approach to supporting both staff and students. Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one).The role offers: Long-term position starting in September. Opportunity to secure a permanent contract. Supportive and friendly school environment. Competitive daily rate of £100-£130 per day, depending on experience. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity

About the role If you’re passionate about policy and politics, you’ll fit right in to our enthusiastic and vibrant team. This position is for the digital, technology, culture and sport portfolio, which covers the work of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) as well as overlapping areas pertaining to retail trade and employment. Applications should refer to the role and detail any relevant policy expertise in these areas. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a highly-respected political intelligence team, providing market-leading intelligence services to ensure our clients stay ahead of political developments. We provide fast, focused, and comprehensive information and insight on the activities of legislatures, government, and a variety of stakeholders to clients across a wide range of sectors. In a time of political turmoil, keeping our clients constantly informed is a dynamic challenge. You’ll be part of a team of fellow consultants, each of whom are experts in their respective policy areas, and will be providing finger-on-the-pulse analysis to your clients on a daily basis. You will work towards becoming a respected authority within the industry on all issues relating to your specialist policy area and key stakeholders, with the potential opportunity to write articles for media publications and participate in broadcasting and panel discussions. This role is based at our London office. Colleagues spend some of their working week in the office and some days working from home (usually 2-3 days in the office per week). If you would like to explore flexible working options, we would be happy to discuss this as part of the interview process. What’s it like to work with us? At Dods we focus on our 3C’s: Collaboration, Continuous improvement, and Customers. We live these values by offering employees opportunities to further their skills through learning and development and training, plenty of opportunities to connect across teams to network, socialise and volunteer, and by always keeping the customer at the forefront. Our inclusive culture means there are always room for new ideas, opportunities to be creative and continuous improvement. Situated in the heart of London, the office working environment is collaborative, bright and airy with everyone together in one space. There’s always a bit of a buzz and conversation going on, and people really like to chat and help each other. The office is small enough that everyone knows everyone’s name, so colleagues work across teams on shared projects. We prize initiative and creativity in how you best provide intelligence to your hugely diverse range of clients. We invest in our consultant’s expertise and will support you in gaining new skills with dedicated funding for your learning and development. We’ve provided political intelligence for 190 years, and while we’re looking into how to leverage artificial intelligence, we know that it’s still our people and how we support our customers personally that makes us different. Work can be fast-paced – there’s an expectation that a customers can get straight through to their Consultant or Account Manager to ask a question and get a quick answer. This means that if a colleague is out-of-office, we cover for each other. It’s a very engaging environment to work in, and while it can be busy, you know that there are always great colleagues around to support you. About Dods Group Ltd Dods is a leading political intelligence business covering Westminster and the UK’s devolved parliaments. Organisations have been turning to us for pertinent information on what’s going on in Government since we first published the Dods Parliamentary Companion way back in 1832. We provide clients across the corporate, government and charity sectors with insight, intelligence and impact through our comprehensive suite of policy tools. Dods Political Intelligence is comprised of three main services: • Intelligence - _ – our platform offers real-time alerts, diaries and legislative trackers, inhouse parliamentary coverage, and a powerful historical search function of policy information., • Insight - _ – our sector-specialist consultants provide analysis, bespoke research, and impartial guidance on the latest policy developments and trends., • Impact - _ – our constantly updated database of biographical and contact information for UK parliamentarians, the digital version of the original who’s who in politics established in 1832, enables you to identify and address the right policymaking audience. For further information, please visit: _ What are we looking for? Our ideal candidate will have: • Familiarity with parliamentary procedure and the political landscape of the UK., • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, while working quickly and to tight deadlines., • Capable of prioritising multiple tasks and managing workloads., • A proactive approach, with the confidence to hit the ground running., • A relevant degree-level qualification or relevant professional experience., • IT literate and confident in using online applications to support your work., • Ability to work well within a team but also take initiative when required. Key responsibilities The successful candidates will: • Be responsible for providing a first-rate political intelligence service to their own portfolio of clients., • This position is for the digital, technology, culture and sport portfolio, which covers the work of the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) as well as overlapping areas pertaining to retail trade and employment. Applications should refer to the role and detail any relevant policy expertise in this area., • You will need an excellent understanding of parliamentary procedure and government policy, and some relevant client-facing experience., • You will have a keen interest in politics and policy, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. You need to be comfortable working at a fast pace, within tight deadlines, with the ability to analyse large amounts of information in a rapidly changing political environment. And you’ll need to love working with both clients and colleagues, with a professional attitude and ability to demonstrate initiative and commercial awareness., • Your responsibilities will include maintaining an excellent service to clients, and the provision of timely and high-quality political insight and research. You will also contribute to the development of our business through the delivery of successful trial periods with prospective clients. Why choose Dods? We are proud of the inclusive culture we have built at Dods. Our team are passionate about what they do, and we are passionate about supporting them to be their best. We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer a flexible, hybrid working environment so you can choose how and where to work. Celebrating diversity and inclusion is also an important aspect of our culture and we often have social events to bring everyone together. Here’s some more information on our benefits and ways of working: Employee Benefits (London) • 25 days annual leave plus your birthday off, with the option to buy an additional 5 days holiday per year., • Our approach to work is agile and the team currently spend some of their working week at home and in our office in London Bridge. We also offer the option to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks a year., • Flexible working, including 4pm finish on Fridays and early finish throughout the summer holiday period so you can spend more time with your family and friends., • Opportunities to connect across teams and locations to network, socialise and volunteer., • Our inclusive culture means there are always room for new ideas, opportunities to be creative and continuous improvement., • Continuous learning and development opportunities throughout your journey with us., • Life assurance: we hope you will never need this, but our cover is for 4 times your salary to your beneficiaries., • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave options., • Company Pension Scheme., • Discounted Gym Membership., • Cycle to work and season ticket travel loan scheme., • In-year employee bonus scheme., • Employee assistance programme. How to apply If you are interested in the role, please submit your application (CV and Cover Letter) through our Company Careers Page _. The closing date for applications is Friday 1st August 2025 with interviews to be held week commencing Monday 4th August 2025. Ideal start date: 13th August 2025

WE ARE CURRENTLY RECRUITING FOR A HAZARDOUS WASTE SITE CHEMIST OR CHEMISTRY GRADUATE WITH A DESIRE FOR A LESS LAB-BASED, OUTDOORS ON-SITE ROLE IN THE WEST MIDLANDS JOB TITLE: Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate Hazardous Waste LOCATION: Northwest side of Birmingham SALARY: £28K Graduate, up to £35K for Hazardous Waste SECTOR Experience IDEALLY YOU WILL HAVE EXPERIENCE IN THE HAZARDOUS WASTE INDUSTRY AS A: Reception Chemist, Site Chemist, Technical Assessor, Chempac or Hazpak Chemist, Mobile Chemist or similar, but Graduates open to outdoors, manual work also considered ROLE: Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate Hazardous Waste GRADUATES: search hazardous waste collection, recycling and disposal service on youtube, this will give you a visualization of what the job looks like so you know exactly what you are applying for. You will be based in the yard around 75% of the time with only around 15% or the role based in the lab You will unload HGV loads of hazardous waste materials (using forklift where required) that have been collected from customers, ensuring it is what it is supposed to be using bucket chemistry and some lab work, and preparing it to be bulked with other similar wastes and stored safely, based on their chemical properties You will also manage bulked loads due to leave the site for processing EXPERIENCE: Site Chemist / Chemistry Graduate Hazardous Waste You will ha...

Are you a motivated Chemist looking to develop your career within the hazardous waste management industry? We're looking for a proactive Site Chemist to join our clients team in the West Midlands on a 3-month temporary to permanent contract. This is a great opportunity to learn about the waste i

Job Title Science Technician (Secondary School) Location South Birmingham Start Date September 2026 Salary £110 - £130 per day Are you confident supporting practical science lessons in a busy secondary school environment? Can you manage laboratory equipment, chemicals and health and safety procedures with precision? Do you enjoy working closely with teachers to bring science experiments to life for students? TeacherActive is proud to be working with a large mainstream secondary school in Birmingham with a strong and positive school ethos. This well-regarded setting promotes high expectations, respect and a supportive learning environment where both staff and students are encouraged to thrive. The Science Technician will be joining a well-resourced department with a collaborative and forward-thinking team. This Science Technician role is a long-term, full-time position starting in September 2026. The Science Technician will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the science curriculum by preparing practical experiments, maintaining equipment and ensuring all health and safety standards are met. The Science Technician will also be responsible for managing stock, preparing resources for lessons and handling the safe storage and control of chemicals across the department. The successful Science Technician will have: • A science-related qualification (desirable) • Experience working in a schoo...

Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) is a technology-focused marine science company involved principally in providing environmental services worldwide. Ocean Science Consulting Limited (OSC) is modelled on Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), which undertakes commercial and military contra

NB - this role is working for an automation manufacturer that supplies to automation products and parts to specialist sectors like Pharma/Life Science *. Life Science and pharmaceuticals. Do you possess a proven track record of driving business development in the life science and pharmaceutical sect

Digitas, part of Publicis Groupe, is hiring a Data Science Lead to shape how we turn complex data into meaningful impact for clients and teams.

A leading engineering firm in London is seeking a Director of Structural Engineering for their Science & Pharma Service Line. Candidates should possess chartered membership in a relevant engineering institution and experience in delivering designs for science sector projects.

Role Title: Head of Data Science. VP Insights & Decision Science. Adoption & Engagement: High levels of integration and usage of data science products across the organization’s core workflows and experiences.

London (Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office).We are currently looking for a Staff Software Security Engineer to join a fast-growing, innovative technology business operating at the forefront of AI and data‑driven products.This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative, enginee

Ekimetrics is seeking a Senior Manager for Data Science & Marketing Effectiveness (MMM) in London.

You will support the development on internal initiatives related to the fields of Data Science and Analytics to ensure our growth of our capabilities as a team. Experience in working within the fields of Data Science and Analytics, with a proven track record of successfully delivered work across ML

Iwoca is looking for a Head of Data Science & AI to lead its data science function and embed AI throughout the organization.

A leading global media organization is seeking a Head of Data Science to lead a high-performance team and drive AI innovations. This role is pivotal in transforming their Data Science capabilities into a strategic partner for the business.

A financial technology firm in London is seeking a Head of Data Science & AI to lead the data science function. Candidates should have a strong background in statistics, experience managing data science teams, and a proven capacity for transforming analytical workflows.

Data Science Festival is seeking a Head of AI to lead and shape the AI strategy within a major UK brand.

An advanced degree (Masters / PhD) in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics/Physics, or related quantitative fields preferred. Leadership: 2+ years experience leading high‑performing data science teams, driving the development of models in Marketing. You will be responsible

An advanced degree (Masters / PhD) in Computer Science, Data Science, Machine Learning, Mathematics/Physics, or related quantitative fields preferred. We’re looking for a Senior Data Science Manager to lead the team building the models that power our global marketing engine. By ensuring our model

As a member of the Clinical Research & Medical Science (CRMS) function within Medtronic’s Medical Surgical Operating Unit, you provide the medical knowledge and support throughout our products life cycles. Health science related degree with at least 2 years of clinical or academic experience withi

The role is responsible for driving Kew’s scientific strategy, maintaining its position as a global leader in plant and fungal science, and maximising impactful outcomes for biodiversity conservation and climate resilience. Maintain Kew’s position as a global leader in plant and fungal science.

The role is full‑time, UK‑based, spinning out of Deep Science Ventures over the coming months. What will work is a different way of doing the science itself: an AI framework that reasons through it end to end, drawing on everything, the literature, data and the wet‑lab, built to get the most o

Set the direction for data science and AI across Heathrow, aligned to business needs. Build sustainable capability across data science, AI engineering and analytics. Strong experience delivering data science or AI solutions at enterprise scale.

We’re partnering with a successful, data-driven digital business that’s investing heavily in the future of its data platform.Having already embarked on a significant transformation programme, they’re now looking for an experienced Head of Data Engineering to lead the next phase of their journe

It’s an exciting time to join our Data Science Team as we grow together to keep up with client demand and launch offerings to the market. In your role, you will partner with our clients to deliver outcomes through the application of cutting-edge data science methods and help our team continue to g

Penta Group seeks a hands-on technical leader to guide their Data Science team in optimizing AI applications.

You will support the development on internal initiatives related to the fields of Data Science and Analytics to ensure our growth of our capabilities as a team. Experience in working within the fields of Data Science and Analytics, with a proven track record of successfully delivered work across ML

The role involves shaping new data science propositions, leading business development initiatives, and helping clients navigate the evolving data analytics landscape.

Data Science Festival in Greater London is seeking a Head of Data Science to define and lead a high-impact data science function. You will shape the data science strategy, establish performance metrics, and ensure alignment with business outcomes.

You will manage the entire data science practice, ensuring high-quality deliverables and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of experience in data science, excellent technical skills, and a proven ability to manage teams. VML group in Greater London is seekin

Digital Science, a pioneering tech company, seeks a Senior leader to own Infrastructure Operations in the UK.

Senior Consultants within the Data & Analytics (D&A) team support this by utilizing sophisticated mathematical, statistical, and computer science techniques, including Artificial Intelligence (“AI”), machine learning (“ML”), and algorithmic approaches. Support engineers / developers / UI tea

Digitas, part of Publicis Groupe, is hiring a Data Science Lead to turn complex data into meaningful impact.

We’re hiring a Head of Data Science to own analytics and experimentation for a product pillar at Cleo.

Robert Walters is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for SKAO, an international leader in radio astronomy research.As a key figure, you will lead finance and compliance efforts across three continents while ensuring operational excellence.The ideal candidate will have significant experience in senior

Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a strategic and hands-on leader to establish and run an enterprise data science function. You will guide the full data science lifecycle, deliver pilots to improve patient flow and quality of care, and report directly to senior leadership. The rol

As the Head of Data Science, you will take over a number of teams and be the strategic leader in enhancing current Data Science methods as well as introducing new areas of revenue / progression for the Data Science department. Our client, one of the most established names in their sector are on the

Lead the enterprise data science function at GSTT, setting strategy and prioritising problems across clinical and operational pathways where data science can deliver measurable improvement. This is an exciting opportunity to provide technical and strategic leadership for a new enterprise data scienc

You’ll operate in a matrix environment, working across teams to keep data science and external data activity aligned to organisational needs, while increasingly exploring the use of AI and emerging technologies in service of that same people‑first mission. Lead a small multidisciplinary team cov

Data Science Festival is hiring a Staff Software Security Engineer in London.

Hour Learning is seeking a defining academic leader to shape and execute an ambitious learning strategy across school networks.You will design frameworks, oversee execution, and ensure alignment with the movement’s rigorous scientific standards.You will lead a multidisciplinary team, drive data-in

At Data Idols, we are working with a fast-growing, technology‑led digital business operating at significant scale across multiple international markets.They are now looking for a Principal Data Analyst to lead a small analytics team and drive commercially impactful insight across a critical busine

Head of Data & AI – £120k - 140k – Assurance‑Grade Infrastructure – Global SaaS.AI Governance | Data Architecture | ISSA 5000 | EU AI Act | PCAF | Sustainability | Regulated Environments | Distributed Teams | Enterprise | UK HQ | Remote | Infrastructure | Compliance | Risk | GRC |.Do you wa

You have a clear view on how AI changes what a data science team does and a track record of raising capability across the people around you, not just your own output. Transformation track record: You have led a meaningful shift in how an analytical or data science team works. Strategic leadership: Y

As senior leaders in DSIT, Directors play a pivotal role in delivering the Department’s mission to build brilliant digital services, drive growth through science and innovation, and prepare the UK for transformative technologies. You will report to the Growth, Science and International Director Ge

They are now seeking a Head of Data Science to define and lead the next phase of their ML capability. This is a strategic leadership role focused on building a scalable, high‑impact data science function that consistently delivers measurable business outcomes. You will define and execute a company

Certara is seeking a Vice President of Translational Science (DMPK) to provide scientific leadership and strategic vision. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Pharmacokinetics, extensive experience in translational science, and the ability to effectively communicate with executive and regulatory

We serve a broad science market that includes laboratories, commercial science, government science, R&D, pharma manufacturing, and science master planning. Our portfolio includes exciting projects for private sector, government and academic clients, and the opportunity to make a meaningful differenc