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Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom Thales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems. Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that's why we offer you the flexibility to do what's important to you; whether that's part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions. Applications for an exciting role are now open in our Underwater Systems Business Line: Software Architect. The job: Due to business growth and increased demand, an additional Software Architect is required to support the business in delivering the current and next generation of Mine Counter Measures capabilities. The successful applicant will be involved in a wide range of activities from defining/updating the technical solution, contributing to system requirements, meeting with customers and key stakeholders, guiding and advising the development team, and supporting the entire project team from start to end. In this particular instance (due to the small scale of the team), the SW Architect will be expected to participate in some of the SW development activities. Training and mentoring will be provided, however this is a senior role and the individual is expected to be self-driven and able to drive others rather than be told what to do. This role will involve bids, architecture and design, development, and support. Occasional travel to sister company and client sites is expected, as projects demand. The role is a full time on site role, based at our site in Cheadle Heath. The candidate will report to the portfolio Chief software architect and Head of SW Delivery, with in feeds to senior management, customers, engineering delivery managers, project managers, and developers. The selected candidate will require the following core skills: • Self-driven problem solver (Taking ownership as needed and calling on other expertise and network contacts so you can act as an unblocker for others and providing steerage), • Demonstrable experience with software architecture of large systems or development of large complex systems, • Confident and commercially aware when presenting to senior management and senior customers, • Able to adjust the level of technical detail being conversed to suite the audience; you'll be expected to work closely with developers, engineering delivery managers, other architects, product line architects, & customers, • Confidence and ability using modelling tools such as Enterprise Architect - training in the actual tool used will be provided if necessary, • Ability to show strategic awareness and make balanced, thought through, defendable decisions., • Confidence to challenge others and open to be challenged, • Must be able to consider the whole system and understand the impact of software outside of the software system i.e. System level requirements and behaviour and Hardware requirements and behaviour, • Able to describe and hold detailed conversations at every level from development, component interaction and architecture, hardware interaction, system interaction, and business strategy., • C++, Java, Python (Detailed knowledge of C++, with an appreciation of Java and Python), • Networking (routing, firewalls, switch config), • Linux (ideally Red Hat), • Hardware (Basic knowledge of the components, connectors and hardware architecture of a solution), • Containerisation (podman / kubernetes), • Security (SELinux, STIG / CIS lockdown, cryptographic principles, TPM), • Software build process (Make, CMake, Maven, Gradle, Jenkins, git, artifactory), • Embedded SW Development, • Experience in the Defence, Telecommunications or other Engineering industry They ensure that design takes into account performance, robustness, safety, and cybersecurity constraints. They support the development team in their rise in competence in architecture fields and coding. We encourage you to apply even if you feel you don't meet every single qualification, as we value diverse experiences and potential. UKEO (UK Eyes Only) Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a Non-ITAR country may be considered. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance. . To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. #LI-MC2 In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency. At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working. Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles. Great journeys start here, apply now!

School of Engineering & Innovation Location: Partners for Endoscopy, Unit 21, Hartley House, 22 Galveston Grove, Fenton, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 3PE Salary: £38,000 to £40,000 Contract Type: Fixed Term (24 months) Basis: Full Time Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 26 October 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed Reference: 0906-25 Release Date: Tuesday 23 September 2025 In collaboration with Aston University, this KTP will embed polymer chemistry expertise within Partners for Endoscopy Ltd (PFE) to design a smart, biodegradable glove alternative using electrospraying (or similar technology, such as forcespinning) of sustainable polymers. The glove can be peeled off or washed away without harming the environment, reducing packaging waste, improving fit, enabling on-demand application and critically reducing clinical waste. This KTP aligns with PFE's strategic focus on sustainable medical technologies and offers significant commercial, environmental, and operational benefits across the healthcare supply chain. Candidate Profile: A PhD in a related field is highly desirable given the technical complexity and innovation. Skills/ experience required include: Essential for the role: • A strong academic background in polymer chemistry and materials science., • Demonstrable understanding of polymer synthesis and processing, preferably including experience with sustainable or biodegradable polymers., • Experience with material characterisation techniques., • Must demonstrate flexibility and capability of working autonomously, as well as in a team, since they will work closely with both Aston and PFE colleagues.Desirable for the role:, • Experience in electrospraying, electrospinning or forcespinning., • Experience in formulation and prototype development., • Familiarity with medical device and recycling regulations., • Strong ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team and a large company., • Excellent communication and management skills. This includes the ability to communicate effectively with academics and industrialists, including NHS staff., • Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.Main responsibilities:, • To balance the 'green' nature of the raw material and solvents with the mechanical performance as well as end-user friendliness and safety requirements., • To navigate the regulatory landscape to ensure the product is compliant with quality and safety standards is fundamental to secure customers, like clinics and NHS clients., • To manage a number of external stakeholders, including NHS and Ecolab representatives who will also be part of the steering committee, requiring excellent communication and stakeholder management skills., • To communicate the value of the solution under development across the business and obtaining the appropriate resources as required.Personal attributes:, • Strong interpersonal skills to successfully work with various stakeholders., • Strong communication and presentation skills. The ability to work within a cross-disciplinary project team., • Leadership qualities, maturity, good self-organisation, and time management skills to deliver agreed milestones and objectives., • Highly motivated and adaptable., • Career focussed., • Ability to work independently, as well as part of the team and use initiative., • Strong desire to pursue innovative approaches, adopt new technologies and new data processing methods. Additional Benefits and support:, • Up to £4,000 for personal and professional development for the duration of the project, • Annual leave (25 days p/a)., • Professional support and mentorship. 60% of our KTP associates are being offered employment by the companies at the end of the KTP. This is a Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funded by PFE and Innovate UK . It is essential you understand how KTP works and the vital role you will play if you secure this position. To learn more please visit: The Company: Partners for Endoscopy (PFE) was founded in 2004 and supplies both public and private hospitals in the UK with specialist services, cleaning equipment and consumables for flexible endoscopes and personal protective equipment.. Web page: PFE Medical | Endoscopy products, accessories and services Aston University: You will work in a project team with Professor Paul Topham and Dr James Wilson from Aston University and the Senior Management Team at PFE with the support of the IUK's Knowledge Transfer Adviser. Location: You will be based at PFE, Stoke- On- Trent but will have access to facilities at Aston University in central Birmingham. Some travel to Aston University and key clients may also be required. Flexible working can be arranged. For informal enquiries about this role please e-mail Professor Paul Topham: . If you think this isn't the right opportunity for you, please explore other KTP vacancies across the country: Aston University is committed to the principles of the Athena SWAN Charter . We pride ourselves on our vibrant, friendly, supportive working environment and collaborative atmosphere. Please visit our website for further information and to apply online. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Further details: Job Details Job Details Email details to a friend Apply Online The University celebrates the rights of freedom of speech and academic freedom and is committed to maintaining and protecting these rights within the law. An offer to work at Aston University will never be denied on the basis of an individual's lawful expression of their beliefs, ideas or opinions. Aston University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. It promotes equality and diversity in all aspects of its work. We strive to have robust inclusivity strategies in place, to encourage colleagues to have the confidence and freedom to be themselves in the workplace. For more information, visit: We recognise the value of flexible working. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss what flexible working options are available for particular roles. If you require the job details document or an application form in an alternative format please contact the recruitment team at

Are you a time served Electrician holding your 2391 qualification? Do you want the opportunity to work with a small, local patch and progress up the ranks within a thriving company?If successful you will be joining a company operating across Stoke for the last 20 years.

Are you a time served Electrician holding your 2391 qualification? Do you want the opportunity to work with a small, local patch and progress up the ranks within a thriving company?.