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Consultant in IVF Location: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Kent, Nottingham, Oxford Contract: Permanent | Full-time Are you an experienced IVF Consultant looking to take the next step in your career? Our client, a large national IVF provider is looking for IVF Consultants to join their team in the above locations. What You’ll Do: • Provide clinical services in the field of reproductive medicine as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be responsible for ensuring that the highest standards of clinical care are delivered in line with company objectives as well as national standards., • You will work closely with the Medical Director, the medical community of the organisation and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide standardised practice across the organisation in addition to continually striving to improve and develop services further. They will be expected to actively participate in clinical governance and quality management of the local service., • The post-holder will work with the Medical Director and colleagues in the management of the rota to ensure activity is achieved and consistent safe cover is available., • You will carry out your roles in a way that supports and delivers through our shared values of compassion, collaboration, and expertise. What We’re Looking For: • Experienced Consultant/Associate Specialist who has worked in the UK., • MRCOG., • In-depth demonstratable experience in IVF with successful outcomes. Why Join? You’ll be part of a pioneering team in fertility care with access to cutting-edge treatments, continuous professional development, and the opportunity to transform lives truly. Benefits: • 33 Days annual leave (inc. 8 public holidays), • Clinical development framework, • Level 3, 5 and 7 leadership apprenticeships, • Research opportunities To register your interest in this role or to find out more, don't hesitate to get in touch with Chris Hemming: 0203 910 0570

Plant Manager Jobs in Newburn, UK at Stannah – Join Our Team! Stannah have an exciting opportunity for a Plant Manager to join the UK Manufacturing team based at Newburn, reporting to the Director of Operations. This role will involve leading the safe, efficient, and high-quality operation of our UK manufacturing facility. Which will cover fabrication, painting, finishing, and associated support functions. As the Plant Manager you will have full responsibility of the plant, ensuring alignment with Stannah group strategy, standards, and the delivery of the Stannah strategic Blueprint. As the Plant Manager, you will work 37 hours a week, Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:45, and Friday 08:00 to 13:00, with flexibility required to support business and plant needs. This role is a permanent position offering an excellent opportunity to play a key role in driving operational excellence within a respected, family-owned business. You will be required to travel regularly between our HQ site in Andover, Hampshire and occasionally to our site in Czech. This is a great opportunity for an experienced manufacturing manager with strong leadership, communication and proven people management skills. It is essential to have a safety-first mindset, be passionate about people development, quality, and continuous improvement. Within this role you will act as the senior site leader in a unionised environment, maintaining constructive relationships with recognised trade unions to support safe, productive, and sustainable operations. Support consultations, communication, and change processes in line with collective agreements, company policies, and UK employment legislation. To be successful as the Plant Manager, it is essential that you have previous experience leading operations within a regulated UK manufacturing environment. Experience in metal fabrication, rail systems, or coating, painting operations would be highly desirable. Plant Manager Responsibilities • Act as the site safety leader, embedding a safety-first culture and ensuring compliance with UK HSE legislation and internal policies., • Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring production schedules, quality standards, and KPIs are achieved., • Lead and develop site leadership, operators, and support teams, fostering a culture of trust, accountability, and engagement., • Champion Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the plant., • Manage budgets, cost control, asset maintenance, and performance reporting to senior management., • Be a direct report for the Production Manager and a dotted line to our Maintenance, Quality and Engineering Managers across Newburn and Andover. Please see the full job description here: Plant Manager Job Description Plant Manager Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering (or equivalent experience) desirable, • Extensive leadership experience in a UK manufacturing environment., • Strong knowledge of UK health, safety, and environmental legislation., • Proven ability to manage budgets, lead cross-functional teams, and drive continuous improvement. Additional information If you have previous experience working as a Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or Operations Manager and are looking for a Plant Manager job in Newburn, please click the “apply now” button or contact us for further information. Benefits Include: • Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis, • Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits, • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, • Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave, • Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice, • SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more, • Life Assurance Scheme, • Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit, • Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more, • Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being, • Enhanced maternity and paternity provision, • Company Funded LinkedIn Learning Account, • Company Vehicle, • Management Bonus

Independent Non-Executive Director Primary Care | Clinical Background North East England Remuneration: £13,000 per annum A large-scale, not-for-profit primary care organisation in the North East is seeking to appoint an Independent Non-Executive Director to its Board. The organisation delivers primary care services at scale across multiple sites, supporting a population of more than 130,000 patients through a fully salaried clinical workforce. It operates with an independent Board and benefits from close strategic alignment with the wider NHS system, combining operational autonomy with strong system integration. This appointment forms part of a planned strengthening of the Board’s collective capability as the organisation continues its growth, service development and integration agenda. The Role As a Non-Executive Director, you will work collectively with fellow Board members to provide effective governance, strategic oversight and constructive challenge. You will support the Executive team in delivering high-quality, safe and sustainable primary care services, while ensuring strong accountability, risk management and regulatory compliance. You will be expected to bring an independent perspective, balancing support with robust challenge, and to contribute meaningfully to Board decision-making and long-term strategy. Key Responsibilities • Actively participate in Board and committee meetings, contributing to effective corporate leadership, • Support the development, delivery and oversight of organisational strategy, • Provide constructive challenge and independent judgement on performance, risk and quality, • Ensure robust governance, internal controls and risk management arrangements, • Oversee compliance with relevant legal, regulatory and NHS frameworks, • Act in the best interests of the organisation and its sole shareholder, • Support collaboration and integration across the wider health and social care system, • Uphold public service values, integrity and high ethical standards Candidate Profile You will bring: • Clinical expertise in primary care (medicine), • Senior leadership experience within healthcare or a comparably complex organisation, • Experience as a G.P. or a Medical Director is essential, • Strong understanding of governance, accountability and Board-level decision-making, • Previous Board, Committee or Non-Executive experience is desirable, • Commercial and political acumen, with the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, • Experience of organisational change, service improvement or growth, • Sound financial literacy and understanding of performance and risk, • The confidence to provide independent, impartial and constructive challenge You will demonstrate high personal integrity, sound judgement and a clear commitment to NHS values, public service and community impact. Diversity The organisation is committed to building a diverse and inclusive Board and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Diversity of thought, experience and perspective is actively encouraged. Candidates should reside within the North East of England. How to Apply To express interest in this role please only submit an application via this LinkedIn Advert. If you feel you meet the above criteria but would like to learn more details prior to application please contact

A national law firm is seeking a Legal Director or Partner for their Private Client Advisory team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This role involves advising high net worth individuals on estate and succession planning, while leading the growth of the firm's private client service in the North East. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Private Client matters, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to build client relationships. Competitive benefits and a supportive work environment are offered.\n#J-18808-Ljbffr

KAEFER UK and Ireland Count on us. Job title: Head of HSE (3-year fixed term contract) Location: UK (this role can be based anywhere in the UK) Contract type: Full time, Fixed Term Contract At KAEFER, our success is built on our values and culture, which create a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can thrive. We prioritise growth and development, with abundant opportunities for advancement and a commitment to promoting from within. Our wide range of job openings, including entry-level positions, allows for the first steps on the ladder to success. We provide ongoing training and development opportunities to support our employees throughout their careers. The Opportunity We are looking for a Head of HSE to join our UK HSE team on a 3-year fixed term contract. The Head of HSE is responsible for ensuring that the Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) aspects of all operations within UK & Ireland KAEFER business are delivered to the relevant applicable standards and comply with all relevant legislation for the company. They will also assist in the development and implementation of the KAEFER UK&I Business HSE strategy to deliver and facilitate growth of HSE services in the region and provide technical and administrative direction on HSE decisions, which bear critical importance to overall company objectives, operations, and profitability. In addition, they will provide leadership, visibility, interface and accountability of the HSE function and work in collaboration with other members of the team and the wider business to facilitate high performance delivery and continual improvement, through successful implementation of processes and systems, in a sustainable manner. How you will make an impact • Provide statutory and procedural guidance to the HSE function and site operational teams with the aim of ensuring compliance and assessing opportunities for continuous improvement., • Set and agree HSE Standards for KAEFER project delivery, ensuring that an HSE Plan is in place for each operation in accordance with KAEFER procedures., • Provide effective leadership to the HSE team. Responsible for recruitment, training, and development of the HSE team to ensure that adequate resources are available to fulfil the business need and that staff possess the requisite skills and competencies to undertake their roles effectively., • Continually maintain an appropriate level of awareness, knowledge and preparedness across the company to create a culture that prioritises effective HSE., • Assist the HSE Director in updating existing HSE policies and procedures of the company to ensure they are current and appropriate., • Engage with relevant Statutory Bodies, enforcing authorities and customers to keep abreast of current and changes in legislation and communicate to wider HSE team., • Provide statistical analysis, metrics and reporting of HSE performance to HSE Director when required., • Ensure that reporting and investigations of Events (Accidents and incidents) are robust, and the communication and application of key learning points/learning from experience is effectively undertaken., • Act as the HSE function’s focal point for PPE improvements and Occupational Health, working collaboratively with Supply Chain and Occupational Health Lead., • Work collaboratively with other members of the HSE team. What you will bring • Experience of holding senior HSE management role within similar multi-discipline environments, • Experience of working in high hazard industries for example in marine, nuclear and or construction (at least one of these is required), • Experience of leading multi-site HSE teams across several regions, • Ability to demonstrate HSE Leadership, develop and grow KAEFER’s HSE teams under your remit, • Degree/Diploma level qualification in HSE or equivalent, • Ability to travel - KAEFER sites are both UK and Ireland based and therefore travel to client offices and sites will be undertaken to support HSE Leadership visibility, business development, and HSE delivery. Why KAEFER? Our mission is clear: to be the most reliable and efficient provider of technical industrial services. KAEFER UK & Ireland provides a large and growing range of industries with asset integrity services including access solutions, insulation, surface protection, HVAC fabrication, E, C&I and more. We focus on improving energy efficiency and extending asset life cycles. The company has twelve operating centres across the UK and Ireland, employing approximately 3,500 highly skilled and experienced people. Our people are our lifeforce and every day they deliver excellence to our customers. KAEFER UK & Ireland is part of the KAEFER Group, a global €2.4 billion business with its headquarters in Bremen, Germany. KAEFER works on more than 5,500 contracts internationally, with around 33,000 employees. With unrivalled experience and expertise, our teams provide trusted partnerships and tailored support to execute even the most challenging and complex projects for clients. We take pride in being part of a global company with common values and many diverse and individual voices. We make positive contributions in the communities where we live and work - after all when it counts, count on us! Our Values unite us as a team, they serve as the foundation of everything we do. They define who we are, guide our actions, and inspire us to be our best every day – they are Ambition, Team Spirit, Respect and Reliability. Salary and benefits The salary for this role is competitive and comes with the following benefits: Financial benefits • Competitive salary reviewed annually, • Pension based on minimum of 5% from employee, 7.5% from KAEFER, • Long term service reward, • Life cover (x3 annual salary), • Company Discount Scheme (Pluxee) Work life balance • 33 days annual leave per year (inclusive of bank holidays) based on full time contract, • Option to purchase an additional 5 days annual leave per year Health, Happiness and Family • BUPA healthcare assessment, after 2 years service and every 3 years thereafter, • 24/7 Employee Assistance Line with access to external counsellor, • Company funded eye tests (VDU and safety glasses), • Enhanced family friendly policies, • Company paid sick leave following probationary period Learning & Development • Support to build your professional development plan to grow and evolve with us, • Payment towards annual professional fees and CPD relevant to roles We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and a team that reflects a broad range of perspectives and experiences, where all individuals are valued and have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. If you’d like to discuss our recruitment process further, or need support during the application stage, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Unsolicited CVs sent by recruitment agencies will be considered the property of KAEFER UK and Ireland and no fee will be payable.

At Oliver Wyman, a Marsh (NYSE: MRSH) business, we bring deep industry insight, bold innovation, and a collaborative approach that cuts through complexity to help organizations navigate their most defining transformative moments. As a business of Marsh, we work alongside the world’s leading experts across risk, reinsurance and capital, people and investments, and management consulting. Together with Marsh Risk, Guy Carpenter, and Mercer, we help organizations build resilience and competitive advantages from every angle. With annual revenue over $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues in 130 countries, Marsh helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit oliverwyman.com, or follow us on LinkedIn and X. The Opportunity: As a Team Assistant, you will provide remote executive level administrative support to 5 Senior Professionals/Directors. Your key responsibilities will be: complex meeting schedule management, communication with external and internal clients, travel coordination, maintaining marketing CRM database and expense processing. Please Note: Oliver Wyman operates a hybrid working policy and we will require the successful candidate to work from the Newcastle office at least 60% of the time. Key Responsibilities: • Calendaring, • Maintain diaries for Directors, scheduling internal and external meetings, communicating with clients and infrastructure staff as appropriate, • Proactively spot opportunities to add marginal internal meetings; interviews, staff meetings, etc, • Travel Arrangement, • Coordinate travel and accommodation, book cars, rail tickets, etc, • Timesheet and Expense Reporting, • Prepare monthly timesheets for each assigned Director, • Prepare all expense reports, • CRM and Client Support, • Maintain/update client contact database to ensure accuracy of information for firm use, • Assist the Marketing Department with the co-ordination of customized mailings, • Prepare letters, proposals and other documents using Oliver Wyman formatting styles, • Team Support (10%), • Provide coverage for assistants when out of the office to ensure seamless support to Directors/Partners, • Provide short-term coverage for Partners who may be in the midst of an EA assignment transition or who are new to the Firm, • Provide training and support to new assistants, • Participate in team meetings and projects with an eye to improving processes and the overall performance of the EA team, • Assist in the local office with minor office services tasks, maintaining a good work environment, as required. Experience required: • At least 1 year experience working in an administrative or customer service position. Experience in financial services, management consultancy and/or a professional services environment a plus Your Skills and Attributes: • Fluent in English. Other European languages a plus, • Problem solver – able to work with other teams and staff members effectively to reach a viable solution and goal, • Strong service focus – dedicated to meeting the expectations of all staff through securing effective relationships with clients and executing deliverables to the highest standards, • Excellent communicator and negotiator – able to deal effectively with people at all levels across a multicultural environment, • Maturity, poise and judgment, • Ability to maintain and respect confidentiality, • Ability to think strategically and contribute to development of departmental model, • One who takes constructive feedback in stride and incorporates feedback quickly, • Ability to manage a heavy work volume and meet deadlines in an extremely fast paced environment, • Ability to undertake projects and produce quality and timely results, • Self-starter, strong initiative, confidence and ability to work with little guidance, • Collaborative team player, • Positive attitude, sense of fun: is collegial and friendly, • Ability to juggle several tasks at once, to prioritize and manage own time, • Methodical, organized and excellent attention to detail, • Flexible attitude; embraces change, hard-working, cost conscious and results driven, • Finally, we are looking for someone who will be committed to the company and add to the life and culture of Oliver Wyman Technical Skills: • Excellent Word, PowerPoint and Excel skills, • Expert knowledge of Outlook, • Knowledge of CRM systems (Microsoft Dynamics), a plus but not necessary, • Touch typing speed of 50-60 wpm and/or a formal typing certification Why Join Us? At Oliver Wyman, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We value collaboration, integrity, and excellence, and we encourage our team members to bring their authentic selves to work. Our culture promotes continuous learning and development, providing opportunities for growth and advancement within the firm. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a flexible work environment that supports work-life balance. Join us in making a difference for our clients and communities while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative setting. Oliver Wyman is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees

The Role & Candidate - Newcastle upon Tyne With a Degree in Interior Design or Interior Architecture, you will have a professional, personable approach with a passion for working in the high-end sector; and delivering luxury design. A creative designer & project manager with 8+ years’ experience gained in the UK working with or within an interior design or architecture studio. Highly proficient in AutoCAD with a passion for design and interior architecture. You will take responsibility for projects technically and creatively with input and direction from Bernard Interiors Associates or Directors. You must be confident collaborating with both internal and external design teams whilst working on multiple projects simultaneously. Managing projects through all the RIBA stages you will excel in project management and be proficient in producing detailed design drawings and building detailed design. You will be able to work to tight timescales and budgets with minimal supervision, working quickly and efficiently to produce accurate and precise technical drawings and schedules for tender stage and construction. Having been involved in all aspects of residential and commercial design you will have worked both collaboratively, with design teams and project leaders and will have the ability to lead and drive the design team to hit tight deadlines carrying a project from concept to completion on site. You will be self-disciplined and organised and the main point of contact, liaising with external parties and architectural teams, often in a client facing role. Traveling to site to manage design team meetings, you will be responsible for delivering projects on time, to brief, to programme and on budget. With a strong commercial awareness, you will be proactive in looking for new project leads with the Director team and will assist Directors with resource and workload planning Skills Required • Strong on-site management skills, working with contractors, project managers, clients and consultants., • Provide strong project leadership and seamless service to our clients, with exceptional communication & presentation skills throughout., • Confident in the production of drawings for manufacture, tender packages including CAD drawings, schedules and detailed joinery., • Be confident in submitting planning & building regulation applications with a full understanding of the UK building regulations., • Deliver confident, experienced and skilled space planning, applying knowledge of the planning process and building regulations where applicable., • Impeccable and concise communication and presentation skills, verbal and written. They must be fluent in spoken and written English, • Strong mentoring skills to provide help and guidance to junior members of the team through the building process., • Proficient use of AutoCAD and proven experience in producing design documentation and technical drawings, including the production of tender pack & detailed joinery drawings., • Experience using Sketch Up, Adobe, In-Design, Photoshop, Word and Excel., • Production of concept presentations, sample boards, mood boards, rendered elevations and co-ordination of 3D visualisations

Head of Audit and Regulation Position: Head of Audit and Regulation Location: National role, with regular travel Contract type: Full time, 40 hours per week Are you an experienced regulatory professional driven to make a real impact? This is an amazing opportunity for an ambitious and determined senior leader, who wants to shape quality and compliance at national scale. Reporting to the Clinical Director, this role carries significant professional autonomy, influence and responsibility. It’s designed for a leader who is confident operating at the highest level, respected for their regulatory judgement and motivated by building assurance systems that anticipate risk, drive improvement and ensure safety. As Head of Audit and Regulation, you’ll lead the continued evolution of our quality assurance approach from inspection preparation to a continuous, intelligence led model. About Exemplar Health Care Exemplar Health Care is one of the country’s leading nursing care providers for adults living with complex needs. We have 60 care homes across England that support adults living with complex mental health needs, dementia, neuro-disabilities and physical disabilities. As well as stable and secure employment opportunities, we offer great benefits and perks, and plenty of opportunities to learn, develop and progress. About the role As Head of Audit and Regulation with Exemplar Health Care, you’ll lead a team delivering regulatory style inspections, audits and deep dive reviews, ensuring assurance activity is proportionate, outcome focused and improvement driven. You’ll provide authoritative advice on regulatory risk, inspection preparation and enforcement activity, and deliver intelligence that informs executive decision making and improves clinical practice. No two days will ever be the same, but your day-to-day responsibilities will include: • working collaboratively across clinical, quality and operational teams, • ensuring learning from regulatory intelligence shapes training, policy development and service improvement, • representing Exemplar Health Care with confidence and authority in external regulatory and quality forums. Download the job description for a full list of responsibilities. About you Above all, you’re someone who identifies with our values of fun, integrity, responsiveness, success and teamwork. You’ll also be: • recognised as an expert in health and social care regulation and inspection, • ambitious and forward thinking, with the drive to influence strategy and standards nationally, • tenacious and resilient, able to hold quality under pressure, • analytically strong, using intelligence and data to identify risk, variation and opportunity, • credible and engaging, able to challenge and support senior leaders constructively, • values led, with an unwavering commitment to safety, dignity and quality of life, • a senior leader with a Master’s degree or equivalent experience. What we offer We offer great rewards and perks including: • excellent supervision, peer support, learning opportunities and career prospects, • retail and lifestyle discounts, • free DBS check, • electric car salary sacrifice scheme, • BUPA Health Care, • Life Assurance, • paid access to the RCNi Learning platform, • 24/7 counselling and support, • Blue Light Card eligibility. How to apply Sound good? We’d love to hear from you. Click the button to ‘APPLY NOW’. For an informal chat about joining us, please contact or call 07506991913

• Home based with travel across client sites in England & Scotland, • Salary plus car/allowance, bonus & healthcare, • Mon to Fri Here at ISS as a leading Facilities Management (FM) provider, we are looking to develop our technical resource aligned against a key Defence Sector R&D client by recruiting an Account wide Head of Technical to come in and spearhead Hard FM delivery, with a particular focus on Asset Management to the ISO 55,001 standard. Your remit will encompass sites in South of England, to London, and right the way up to Edinburgh, with these sites including key production facilities, corporate offices plus R&D labs. ISS have site based engineering teams and leadership focused on day to day delivery. In this role, reporting to the Account Director and managing an Asset Compliance professional you will be the representative of the ISS Engineering service, maintaining strong relations with the Account and end client in our pursue for improved technical performance. This is a fantastic role for an established Senior Technical lead to join a dynamic Account in the next phase of technical maturation. Actions will include: • Ensuring a high level of client satisfaction, supporting on account leadership in the management of service delivery and where required driving local initiatives as well as ensuring consistency in processes, systems and reporting, • Ensuring the efficient and consistent operation of all facility Engineering activities to meet contractual obligations with respect to the account, • Support and originate technical services initiatives to deliver Account savings glide paths and account plan with detailed and specific objectives of cost savings, consistency and risk management, • Support the development / execution and leadership to technicians and Engineers to site level Engineering budgets and forecasts, • Support the development / execution and leadership to technicians and Engineers to site level Engineering budgets and forecasts We need from you: • Extensive experience in Snr Technical roles, ideally within Production or similar, on a multi site basis, • All round technical awareness within M&E inc some understanding of Asset Mgmnt 55,001, • Engineering qualification

Education Sector Lead Nationwide About us Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave. Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. About the role We have a brand-new opportunity for an Education Sector Lead; this role can be based in any of our UK offices. As a Sector Lead, you will inspire and energise the collective endeavour of all working within the sector. The Education Sector Lead works with Division Director and Heads of Programme Directors to support them in work winning, delivery and advancing our work in the sector. They are accountable for the growth of the sector through a combination of enabling market insights that enhance successful business development, advancing client-centric service offerings to elevate technical excellence, and championing alignment with best-practice project delivery across the firm. With the Division Director, they provide strategic and operational direction to people working across the sector across the firm. Acting as a visible role model, you will work with other leaders to foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, and success. Operating at a firmwide level, this role will champion the flexibility and mobilisation of people and capabilities across all Business Units to maximise client and market opportunities and help achieve the firm's collective outcomes. About the role In this key and varied role, you can expect to: Sector and Business Unit Strategy • Work with Division Director/s, Heads of Programme Directors and Business Unit Leads to establish, plan, and implement one-to-three-year sector strategies for the firm that enable growth., • Work with clients and market connections and Programme Directors to identify and anticipate market needs, adjusting strategies and/or initiatives accordingly. Leads the firmwide sector leadership group. Business Development Client Engagement • Build a collective mindset and endeavour for the sector. Oversees and drives business development plans and performance for the sector across the firm. Work with the Division Directors, Heads of Programme Directors and the Business Development lead(s) to define and implement business development plans, initiatives and activities to achieve the goals for the sector and division. Client Relationship Management • Support the Heads of Programme Directors in driving client relationships and engagement strategies across the business units.Champions the engagement with the firm’s priority clients within the sector, setting the best practice standard for trusted advisory client management., • Guide and champion the advancement of client-centric business development skills, working with the L&OD team and Business Development lead for the sector., • Champions connection and collaboration across the Programme Director cohort enabling cross firm management of client relationships and key client accounts. Profile • Elevate the standing of the firm through their profile in the sector. Support the Programme Directors in elevating the profile of the firm with clients, relevant industry stakeholder organisations, government and/or academic institutions., • Champion brand awareness encouraging the sharing of Hoare Lea's thought leadership, project success and technical excellence. Project Planning, Execution & Risk Management • Work with Programme Directors, champion the successful leadership and delivery of the portfolio of projects/programmes within the sector., • Work with the Heads of Programme Directors to enable best practice leadership of the project/programme portfolios across the firm., • Work with the Legal & Governance team to define firmwide risk and change management practices to address challenges and adopt best practice across the sector project portfolio. Financial and Portfolio Management • Accountable for the revenue and profit growth of the sectors defined by the AOP., • Fosters collaboration across the Heads of Programme Director cohort and with the Finance teams to enable sharing and implementation of best practice financial and portfolio management. Governance and Compliance • Champions adherence to Hoare Lea / Tetra Tech governance and compliance standards for projects/programmes (i.e. PEEAC and Policy 100) and any other regulatory and/or compliance requirements., • Works with Head of Programme Directors to achieve best practices across the sector’s portfolio of projects/programmes. Resource Management • Champions firmwide thinking, flexibility and alignment across the business units fostering collaboration and sharing of best practice resource management. Technical Excellence • Work with Technical Excellence and sector leadership driving the advancement of the service offerings relevant to the sectors within the division., • Promote technical excellence across all business development and project delivery activities within the sector., • Champion a mindset of curiosity and problem solving, and champion innovation, skills development and knowledge advancement. People Leadership Development, Wellbeing and Diversity - Supports the development of Programme Directors and others working in the sector, coaching a growth mindset and empowering them to reach their potential.Fosters a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment. Provides mentoring to support colleagues through their career development. Champions the celebration of successes across the sector group. About you To be successful in this role you’ll need to: • Role model leadership behaviours that bring to life and enable brand values., • Provide inspirational and inclusive leadership and motivate others to perform at their best, and encourage open dialogue, hearing and valuing all team voices., • Motivate and empowers others to perform at their highest standards; leads with resilience, energy, and optimism., • Build trust with clients, stakeholders, and teams, ensuring a client-first approach in all activities., • Take accountability for performance and ensure that everyone upholds accountability for achieving all agreed outcomes., • Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders, fostering a culture of inclusivity. Drives and engenders curiosity and innovation. How to apply To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact . If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. Adjustments and accommodations If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. Data privacy We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, ___ Recruitment agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. We do not acknowledge speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list. #LI-HYBRID

Director of Engineering (Platform Intelligence) Location: Remote About the Role Accelerant is seeking an experienced Director of Engineering to lead one of our full stack engineering teams within the Product & Technology group. This role combines people management with strong project management discipline and Agile practices. You will be responsible for developing engineering talent, managing cross team dependencies, and enabling your team to build high quality, impactful SaaS applications. Core Responsibilities • Team Development & Mentorship: Invest in your team members by promoting continuous growth, offering guidance and support, and fostering a positive and inclusive work environment., • Project Planning & Execution: Own end to end project delivery. Define scope, create realistic timelines, identify risks early, break down initiatives into milestones, and track progress against commitments., • Agile Process Ownership: Serve as the Agile champion for your team. Ensure consistent execution of Scrum ceremonies, track sprint metrics, and refine processes to improve predictability., • Stakeholder & Dependency Management: Build relationships with business stakeholders, Product Management, Design, and partner engineering teams. Communicate status, manage expectations, flag risks early, and coordinate across teams to prevent blockers., • Technical Roadmap Ownership: Partner with the team Architect on technical direction and design decisions. Contribute to quarterly planning and OKR definition. Balance technical debt reduction with feature delivery., • Engineering & Operational Excellence: Drive engineering best practices and scalable solutions. Own production reliability, lead incident response and post mortems, and improve system stability., • AI Tooling & Adoption: Champion the adoption of AI tools and practices within the team. Evaluate and implement AI assisted development tools, establish best practices for AI augmented workflows, and drive measurable improvements in developer productivity., • Performance Management: Monitor and guide the performance of your team members, providing regular feedback and helping each individual reach their career potential. Technical Requirements • Full Stack SaaS Understanding: A solid understanding of full stack SaaS applications and best practices is necessary to effectively support and guide teams., • API Integration Experience: Strong experience consuming external APIs and integrating third party services. Understanding of API contracts, versioning, health monitoring, and production readiness requirements., • Machine Learning & Data Science Familiarity: Basic understanding of machine learning concepts, model deployment, and inference APIs. Ability to collaborate effectively with Data Science teams on model integration and productionization., • Data Platform Familiarity: Familiarity with data pipelines and modern data platforms. Experience with Snowflake, data warehousing concepts, or similar technologies is a plus., • Familiarity with the Stack: Familiarity with our stack, which includes TypeScript (for both frontend and backend), Svelte, Node.js/Nest.js, AWS, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC), is preferred, though experience with similar technologies is also valuable., • Agile Tooling: Proficiency with Agile project management tools such as Jira, including workflow configuration, reporting, and dashboard creation. Qualifications • Experience: 5 to 7 years as an engineering manager, ideally leading full stack teams in a SaaS environment. Track record of delivering complex software projects on time., • Agile Expertise: Deep understanding of Agile principles and Scrum methodology. Scrum Master or similar certification is a plus., • Cross Team Collaboration: Proven experience working with data teams, whether Data Science, Data Engineering, or Analytics. Ability to bridge technical discussions across different engineering disciplines., • Operational Mindset: Experience owning production systems, leading incident response, and driving reliability improvements. Comfortable with on call responsibilities and production support., • Leadership Skills: Proven track record of effective team leadership, performance management, and fostering a positive, growth oriented environment., • Strategic Mindset: Strong analytical skills, able to make data driven decisions, and balance between hands on support and strategic planning. About Accelerant Accelerant is a data-driven, technology-fueled insurance platform that empowers underwriters to more effectively serve their insureds. We're using advanced data intelligence tools to rebuild the way that underwriters share and exchange risk. With a current focus on the small and medium-sized businesses that power our global economy and their niche insurance needs, we align incentives to improve outcomes for everyone. Our full-service risk exchange supports our carefully selected, best-in-class network of underwriting teams. We leverage granular information on each policy to deliver unprecedented insight into insurance pools, and our specialty portfolio is fully diversified with very low catastrophe, aggregation or systemic risk. We're proud to have been awarded an AM Best A- (Excellent) rating. For more information, please visit . Accelerant is a fully remote company. Work where you're most productive and fulfilled. This position is open to remote candidates across the U.S., Canada, UK, and Europe, who have the flexibility to work with our teams distributed across Europe and North America. Most cross-team collaboration happens in the mornings of the Eastern Time Zone.

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At Taylor Wimpey, we don’t just build houses; we build futures. Not just for the people who live in our homes, but for our own people too. When we bring our collective skills together, we make amazing things happen - for ourselves, for each other and for our customers. There are incredible opportunities on your doorstep, and we want you to discover them all. With 22 regional offices across the UK and operations in Spain, we bring our vision to life locally. Here, you’ll be given the tools to develop your skills and the freedom to explore new avenues. Share your ideas, experience a no-blame culture, and shape your work around your life. Every single one of us plays a vital role in bringing to life incredible places and spaces, where anyone can thrive. We believe in making a positive difference to our planet, as well as to people. Home to work that matters, and you can be a part of it. To deliver an efficient, customer focused professional secretarial service. To ensure the effective and accurate processing of Directors’ correspondence, documents and systems in line with their business needs. To oversee the effective practical operation of the Taylor Wimpey regional office. Secretarial Processes • Multi-tasking to ensure compliance with office procedures and controls., • Ensure that standard weekly / monthly processes are completed in good time., • Maintenance of records and filing., • Diary management, • Travel arrangements, • Telephone liaison and message taking at all levels, • Ensure Managing Director has appropriate documents for meetings / visits etc., • Attend meetings, as required by the Managing Director as minute taker., • Emails – Monitor Managing Director’s Inbox when away from the office e.g. site visits / annual leave. Manage emails and collate and deal with any urgent queries where appropriate., • Action HR procedures and follow them up afterwards. Taking care of new starters and leavers, preparing offer packs, contracts, references, etc. Liaising with Line Managers to ensure a smooth entry/departure from the business., • Oversee the smooth running of reception., • Social and Charity Committee, • Maintain all staff personnel files in accordance with current HR procedures to include the following: -, • Monthly payroll updates (add new starters / leavers to payroll system / update fares allowances for site-based staff / monitor maternity/ paternity leave / statutory recoveries / student loans / driving offences (speeding/parking fines) plus any other ad-hoc payroll requirements which may arise., • Scanning HR Files and all HR Documents onto individual employees’ electronic files on My HR Payroll system, • Absence Management – Manage sickness on a weekly basis using internal system and external Bupa system. Monitor and report all instances of staff absence – use BUPA system to monitor trends and notify line managers where appropriate. Liaising with Departmental secretaries as and when required to follow up required paperwork, • Attend when required any Disciplinary / Grievance Meetings as note taker for HR / Line Manager., • Maintain staff and Directors’ holiday charts, • Company cars – maintain records for all Company car users, order replacement/hire vehicles, maintain P46 tax records for Company car users., • Competent PC skills, including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, • Must have exceptional administrative and organisation skills, ability to multi-task and be able to prioritise workload, • Excellent telephone manner is essential, • Must be able to work on own initiative and able to be extremely flexible with regards to daily work, • Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate complete confidentiality At Taylor Wimpey, we are committed to enabling you to make a home with us. Our work is not just about building homes; it's about doing work that matters, making a positive impact on the lives of our customers and the communities we serve. We enjoy many benefits as standard, including excellent retail discounts, company funded life insurance and private healthcare, and access to a quality pension scheme with company contributions. We also offer our discounted house purchase scheme, car leasing scheme and share plans, as well as the opportunity to tailor your benefit package to suit your needs with options such as buying extra annual leave or adding dependants to your benefit cover. Our total reward offer works perfectly with our culture, we are a welcoming community where everyone can feel at home. We create a home to your future by providing opportunities for growth and development. We offer industry leading professional training and development, which supports you to unlock your potential and fulfil your career and personal goals in a variety of opportunities and environments. We look to develop our people in the skills and areas they are most interested in, leveraging your qualities and appreciating your unique competencies, skills and expertise that, when we come together, make this a great place to work. If you want to do work that matters and build a career that lasts, make a home at Taylor Wimpey. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. 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Health & Wellbeing programmes: Thrive, Virtual GP service, Gymflex, menopause support. Service Line Lead - Asset Design (Water). Leadership experience in the Water sector within a professional services environment, with a track record of delivering strategic outcomes.

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: Free meals Free on-site gym Free onsite swimming pool access Subsidised car parking Contributory pension scheme Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families The Role We are looking for an experienced Catering Manager to lead a diverse catering operation across cafés, restaurants, retail outlets and hospitality services. This is a highly visible role, combining operational leadership, people development, commercial performance and client engagement in a fast-paced university environment. You'll play a key role in shaping customer experience, developing teams and driving standards across multiple outlets while working collaboratively with the senior leadership team. Key Responsibilities Operational Leadership Manage day-to-day catering operations across cafés, restaurants, retail outlets and hospitality services Ensure consistently high standards of food quality and customer service in line with Chartwells standards Deliver menu implementation, promotions and seasonal offers in line with Compass Group guidelines Work closely with peers, the Operations Manager and Contract Director to share best practice and build a strong, collaborative team culture People Management Lead, coach and develop catering teams, creating a positive and inclusive working environment Manage HR processes including rotas, performance reviews, return-to-work meetings and recruitment support Ensure staffing levels meet operational demands while effectively managing labour costs Process staff timesheets and payroll accurately and on time using company systems Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure full compliance with food safety legislation, allergen management, HACCP and Health & Safety policies Maintain excellent hygiene standards across all front- and back-of-house areas Carry out regular audits and implement corrective actions where required Promote a strong health and safety culture, including PPE and process compliance Financial & Commercial Performance Manage budgets, forecasting, stock control and cost efficiencies to achieve financial targets Analyse sales data and introduce initiatives to drive revenue and increase student and staff engagement Manage supplier relationships, ordering processes and waste-reduction initiatives Support the senior team to deliver strong commercial outcomes and an outstanding customer experience Client & Stakeholder Engagement Build and maintain strong relationships with university partners, student representatives and internal Compass stakeholders Attend and lead regular team and peer meetings Respond effectively to customer feedback, escalating where appropriate Support university events, open days and bespoke hospitality requirements About You Essential Proven experience managing a large, busy retail catering outlet or multiple outlets Strong commitment to delivering excellent customer service Passion for creating and sustaining a positive team culture Organised, pragmatic and able to adapt to changing priorities Solid understanding of line management and HR processes Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal skills You'll also be: A natural people-person, confident engaging with students and senior stakeholders alike A role model for honesty, respect and fairness Commercially aware, with experience managing budgets and driving revenue Flexible and adaptable within a dynamic university environment Desirable Experience using OurTime or a similar system Background in contract catering or large operational teams Strong interest in food & beverage, retail and events About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/0501/91076001/52781946/SU #Universities & Colleges Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength! TPBN1_UKCT

Job Title: Water Hygiene Engineer Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear Salary/Benefits: £25k - £36k + Training & Benefits Our client has recently won new contracts in the North East of England, and are seeking an experienced Water Hygiene Engineer who can hit the ground running. You will be responsible for conducting ACOP L8 compliance management duties on public sector and local authority premises. You will be joining a highly respected name within the industry, who can offer fantastic further training opportunities. They are privately-owned and have a friendly feel to the outfit. Salaries on offer are competitive and come alongside comprehensive benefits packages. Locations of work include: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Gateshead, Blaydon, Washington, Sunderland, Houghton le Spring, Stanley, Consett, Durham, Prudhoe, Hebburn, Ponteland, Blyth, Whitley Bay, South Shields, Chester-le-Street, Spennymoor, Bishop Auckland, Seaham, Hartlepool, Middlesborough, Darlington, Yarm, Thornaby, Redcar, Guisborough. Experience / Qualifications: -Experience working as a Water Hygiene Engineer -Working knowledge of ACOP L8 and HSG 274 guidelines -Ideally will have undertaken industry training courses, such as: Cleans and Disinfections and TMVs -Flexible to travel when required -Hardworking attitude -Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills The Role: -Completing PPM water hygiene duties across a range of client sites -Showerhead descales -TMV servicing and failsafe checks -Tank inspections, cleans and disinfections -Closed system testing and sampling -Water sampling -Temperature monitoring -Keeping accure records of works undertaken -Maintaining high service standards Alternative job titles: Water Treatment Engineer, Legionella Operative, Environmental Service Technician, Legionella Technician, Water Hygiene Operative. Future Select are recruiting in the Water Treatment/Hygiene industry; we work with the best clients & candidates and supply the majority of permanent jobs in the market. We would be interested in speaking to candidates with experience in any disciplines from Risk Assessors, Service Engineers, Account Managers and Business Development/Operational Managers through to Director level. We are inundated with applications, we will endeavour to get back in touch, however if you have applied to Future Select and you have not heard from us after a week, on this occasion, you will not have been successful. Your details will be saved on our system and you will be contacted in the future if a vacancy matches your skills. Future Select Copyright 2026 TPBN1_UKTJ

Position: Funeral Director Location: Preston Ireland Bowker Funeral Directors, Lancaster Job Type: Full-time, 38.33 hours per week Salary: £29,644 per annum We're looking for an experienced and compassionate individual to join our team as a Funeral Director at our Preston Ireland Bowker Funeral Directors, You'll oversee funeral operations and ensure every service is delivered to the highest standard, while supporting families through one of life's most challenging moments. As a representative of both the local brand and the wider Dignity Group, you'll also play an essential role in engaging with the local community and building trusted relationships. Why This Role Matters... This role requires expert knowledge of funeral processes, care of the deceased, and legal and regulatory requirements, as well as a deep respect for individuals' cultural and religious beliefs. You'll coordinate teams with care, take accountability for delivering services to the highest standard, and lead by example every day. Your Impact and Responsibilities... As a Funeral Director, you are a calm, confident presence at the heart of our funeral care. You'll support families through one of the most emotional experiences of their lives, helping them feel informed, respected, and cared for. From the first meeting to the day of the funeral and beyond, you'll guide them through their options with clarity and compassion, supporting aftercare, ashes, memorialisation and funeral plans. As a Funeral Director, you will: Lead funeral services with professionalism and attention to detail Run pre-funeral briefings to ensure everything is clearly understood and well-coordinated Offer a consultative approach - helping families explore available options and understand what's possible Collaborate with arrangers, specialists, FDs and care teams Support the team in managing the diary, resources and records Assist with coffin preparation, handling of the deceased, and chapel duties where required Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced team members, sharing learning, and taking part in training and development Support with local community engagement and promotion of the brand you represent - build relationships with care homes, celebrants and local religious and ethnic groups. Act as a liaison with service and client delivery to ensure seamless scheduling and service coordination. Skills and Knowledge... We're looking for someone with/is: Previous experience leading funerals, working with the deceased and supporting families In-depth knowledge of funeral processes, legal and regulatory requirements Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills Calm under pressure with a respectful, compassionate approach to service Physically capable of manual handling tasks, including coffin bearing Able to work flexibly, including weekends and on-call A Full UK Driving Licence (essential) What We Offer... Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue a qualification through our apprenticeship programme. Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements. Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family's future. Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing. Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement of 30-33 days per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays. Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement. What are the next steps? If this sounds like the next step in your career and you're ready to support families and lead with professionalism, hit the 'apply' button. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps. About Us We are Dignity, one of the UK's oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria across the country. From launching the UK's first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism. We are now building the UK's leading end-of-life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the country's most prominent will writer and one of the UK's top probate providers, giving families support not just at the funeral, but before and after as well. Today, we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end-of-life care. Here to help, whenever you need. FCA Statement The FCA regulates us so that some roles may be subject to background checks. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a more inclusive and better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your life looks like, we'd love to hear from you. And if there's anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate, and no fees will be payable. We reserve the right, depending on the number of applications received, to close or extend the closing dates for positions; therefore, we recommend submitting your application early. TPBN1_UKTJ

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