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Are you an SME Account Handler looking to take your career to the next level? A highly respected insurance broker is seeking a client-focused Account Handler to join their established team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of SME Commercial clients, delivering exceptional service and building lasting relationships. About the Role: • Youll join an established team of 8 Ac... JBRN1_UKTJ

SPX Technologies Radiodetection Bristol, Hybrid (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in the office) The Opportunity Radiodetection is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and scale our Precision Locator & CAT engineering team during an exciting phase of growth. This is a key leadership role within a fast-moving SME environment, offering the chance to shape engineering processes, develop high-performing teams, and help drive ambitious plans to double revenue over the next three years. We are looking for a hands-on leader who understands what good looks like, leads by example, and combines strategic thinking with a willingness to get into the detail. You will bring a grounded, fact-based approach, strong systems knowledge, and the confidence to challenge constructively when needed. Experience across hardware, Mechanical and System development is a must.. Key Responsibilities • Lead end-to-end product development across Precision Locator & CAT product lines, • Drive process improvement and scalable engineering practices, • Build and develop high-performing multidisciplinary engineering teams, • Support growth by improving delivery capability, quality, and efficiency, • Work closely with Product, Project Management, Manufacturing, and senior leadership, • Provide strong systems-level thinking across hardware, firmware, and manufacturing environments, • Lead NPI product industrialisation and Change Request Management, • Create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and excellence via continuous improvement, • Balance strategic leadership with hands-on technical involvement where required What Were Looking For • Proven experience leading engineering teams within product development environments, • Strong systems engineering background within electronic-based products, • Experience developing products from concept through to manufacture, • Strong experience in hardware, mechanical development and product industrialisation, • Strong process improvement and organisational scaling experience, • Confident communicator who can listen, challenge, and influence effectively, • Growth mindset with the ability to lead through change, • Comfortable operating within an SME-style environment Why Join Radiodetection? • Opportunity to shape and scale a growing engineering function, • High-impact leadership role with genuine influence, • Exciting product and technology roadmap, • Collaborative and innovative culture, • Competitive salary and bonus package JBRP1_UKTJ

Our client is recruiting a Training Lead for a 6-month contract based in Bristol, UK. Hybrid working will be available, on average of 2 days per week are needed on-site, to suit business needs/training courses being run. The Training Lead will support our client's Missile Systems University Training Manager with training content instructional design, content creation and training delivery activities for Transfer of Knowledge (ToK) activities. This role provides direct support to the Training Manager and will include: Responsibilities: • Engaging with Subject Matter Experts (SME) acting as a training technical interface to support and guide their training material Design and Creation activities,, • Supporting SME's with their technical interactions with the wider business elements in support of training material Design and Creation,, • Ensuring relevant training development processes are observed to ensure developed material is Brand Compliant,, • Ensuring technical coherence and overall quality of the ToK delivery packages for each transfer element,, • Supporting the Training Manager during internal & external governance activities ensuring time, cost and quality compliance,, • Leading/supporting technical engagements with internal and external stakeholders on ToK topics., • Ensuring relevant IP, IPR & Licencing considerations are appropriately managed at all times. Essential Skills: • Ability to prepare/deliver presentations on highly technical information, • Technical training background to review material/documentation, • Must be proficient user of Microsoft office/General workplace IT systems. Desirable: • Polish Speaker would be very useful, but not essential, • Defence/Aerospace knowledge Additional: We seek a Training Lead who is capable of obtaining UK security clearance (SC level minimum) JBRP1_UKTJ

Robert Half are partnering with a long-standing client based in South Bristol to recruit an SME Finance Manager on a temp to perm basis. Start Date: ASAP Job Title: Finance Manager Salary: £45K - £50K Location: South Bristol Duration: 3 months temp to perm Hours: 37.5 hours per week Office Based Job Duties: • Preparation of Management Accounts, • Identify and resolve reconciliation issues., • Calculate and post man... JBRN1_UKTJ

Security Architect 2-3 days Bristol then rest remote 6 months likely extension £600pd outside IR35 Active DV or SC clearance required Key Responsibilities Architecture & Design • Develop secure architecture designs for container platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker)., • Architect and strengthen security controls across virtualisation technologies, including VMware, Hyper?V, and cloud-native virtualisation frameworks., • Produce high-quality HLDs/LLDs, security patterns, and architectural governance artefacts., • Ensure designs align with NCSC guidance, industry best practices (e.g., CIS Benchmarks), and organisational policy. Security Assurance • Conduct security assessments and threat modelling against containerised and virtualised workloads., • Validate platform configurations against security baselines, compliance frameworks, and risk appetite., • Provide expert guidance during project delivery to ensure security by design principles are followed., • Support accreditation activities and ensure all architectural documentation meets government standards. DevSecOps & Platform Security • Embed security controls within CI/CD pipelines., • Advise on secure container image lifecycle management (build, scan, deploy, retire)., • Evaluate and implement tools for:, • Container security scanning (e.g., Trivy, Aqua, Twistlock), • Runtime protection and workload isolation, • Secrets and identity management (Vault, KMS, etc.), • Define security controls for ingress/egress, service mesh, and inter?container communications. Stakeholder Engagement • Work closely with engineering, infrastructure, and security operations teams., • Act as SME for containerisation and virtualisation security., • Communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non?technical stakeholders., • Influence and guide senior leadership on architectural decisions and risk. Essential Skills & Experience • Active SC Clearance (minimum)., • Proven track record as a Security Architect in large-scale or secure environments., • Deep technical knowledge of:, • Kubernetes, Docker, and container orchestration platforms., • Virtualisation platforms such as VMware vSphere/ESXi, Hyper?V, or KVM., • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container services (AKS/EKS/GKE)., • Strong understanding of:, • Network and infrastructure security, • Zero Trust principles, • Identity and Access Management (IAM), • Secrets management, • Workload isolation and micro?segmentation, • Knowledge of security standards and frameworks:, • NIST, ISO 27001, CIS Benchmarks, • NCSC Cloud Security Principles, • Government Security Classifications Policy Desirable Skills • Experience with OpenShift or enterprise Kubernetes distributions., • Hands?on security tooling (Falco, Istio, Calico, etc.)., • Experience with SAST/DAST, SBOMs, and software supply chain security., • Familiarity with automation tooling (Terraform, Ansible, Helm)., • Certifications such as:, • CCSK / CCSP, • CISSP, • CISM, • Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS), • VMware security-related certifications If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website. JBRP1_UKTJ

World Class Defence Organisation based in Bristol is currently looking to recruit a Training Lead subcontractor on an initial 6 month contract. This role would suit someone from a Training Lead / Training Manager background. Rate:£65.00 per hour Overtime Rate: Hours worked over the standard 37 hours per week, will be paid at time and a quarter Location: Bristol Hybrid / Remote working: circa 2 days onsite Duration: 6 months, scope to extend up to 2 years IR35 status: Inside IR35 (Umbrella) Training Lead Job Description: Training Role for the Transfer of Knowledge programmes into Poland. Polish speaker would be a massive advantage contracted to deliver training in English but would be a huge bonus. Need someone from a technical training background to review material/documentation May be presenting training material if required will be focused on building the material rather than delivery. Microsoft PPT/office experience Do not need to have Defence background but some knowledge would be very useful. Needs to have technical training delivery experience / delivered in the past. Systems Engineering background would be highly beneficial Engineering Degree would be beneficial. The role is to support the Training Manager with training content instructional design, content creation and training delivery activities for Transfer of Knowledge (ToK) activities. This role provides direct support to the Training Manager and will include: You will be: • Engaging with Subject Matter Experts (SME) acting as a training technical interface to support and guide their training material Design and Creation activities,, • Supporting SMEs with their technical interactions with the wider business elements in support of training material Design and Creation,, • Ensuring relevant training development processes are observed to ensure developed material is Brand Compliant,, • Ensuring technical coherence and overall quality of the ToK delivery packages for each transfer element,, • Supporting the Training Manager during internal & external governance activities ensuring time, cost and quality compliance,, • Leading/supporting technical engagements with internal and external stakeholders on ToK topics., • Ensuring relevant IP, IPR & Licencing considerations are appropriately managed at all times. Essential Skills/experience : • Ability to prepare/deliver presentations on highly technical information, • Technical training background to review material/documentation, • Must be proficient user of Microsoft office/General workplace IT systems. Desirable Skills/Experience: • Polish Speaker would be very useful, but not essential, • Defence/Aero experience also useful, but not essential. JBRP1_UKTJ

Mechanical Service Engineer (Recycling Equipment) Glastonbury - covering UK Wide Patch £40,000 - £45,000 (OTE £60,000) + Overtime + Door-to-door pay + Monday-Friday role + Regional Patch + Progression + Training + Company Benefits + Company Credit Card + Hotel Card Are you a Mechanical Service Engineer from a Recycling / Waste Machinery or similar background looking for a varied and exciting Field based role covering a regional patch and can massively increase your earnings through overtime? Do you want to join this well-established company that have had continual growth since being established over 20 years ago? They provide waste and recycling machinery for a broad client base ranging from SME to market leading manufacturers and are now looking to grow their friendly team. On offer is a Monday-Friday role where you will be responsible for undertaking primarily PPM and reactive maintenance but also some installs on a range of waste and recycling machinery such as conveyors, shredders and balers. The ideal candidate will be a Service Engineer from a Recycling / Waste Machinery background looking for a varied days-based role within a well-established company offering a good work life balance due to covering a regional patch and optional overtime to increase your earnings. The Role: • PPM, Reactive Maintenance and Installations on Waste and Recycling Machinery, • Cover a patch around the South West with occasional further travel, • Regular overtime available 8-10 hours per week on average, • Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm - Door-to-door pay provided The Person: • Service Engineer or similar, • Recycling / Waste Machinery background, • Happy with stay aways, • Commutable distance to Glastonbury Service, Engineer, Field, Technician, Waste, Recycling, Manufacturing, PPM, Reactive, Overtime, Maintenance, Installations, Local patch, Regional, Cornwall, Devon, Bristol, Swindon, Oxford, Reading Reference number: BBBH23752 If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&Cs, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website. JBRP1_UKTJ

Contracts Manager Vacancy: Contracts Manager Company: JPROJECTS ltd. Main Contractor specialising in commercial refurbishment and alteration works predominantly in Office, Industrial, Healthcare, Retail and Education sectors. About Us : We are a reputable small-to-medium sized commercial building contractor delivering high-quality construction projects across the commercial sector to include; education, industrial, healthcare, retail, office fit-out, refurbishment and new build. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability and client service, we are looking for an experienced Contracts Manager to oversee multiple projects and help drive the continued growth of the business. The Role : As Contracts Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of multiple commercial construction projects from pre-construction through to completion and final account. You will work closely with site teams, clients, subcontractors and senior management to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest standards. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who thrives in a fast-paced SME environment and can confidently manage both operational and commercial aspects of construction delivery. Key Responsibilities • Manage multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously, • Oversee project delivery from tender handover to practical completion, • Lead and support Site Managers and project delivery teams, • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget, • Monitor project programmes, progress and performance, • Manage client relationships and attend progress meetings, • Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers and consultants, • Work closely with the commercial team on budgets, variations, valuations and final accounts, • Identify and manage project risks and opportunities, • Ensure quality standards and company procedures are maintained, • Support procurement and project planning activities, • Contribute to business development and repeat client opportunities, • Ensure compliance with all health & safety and statutory requirements Requirements • Proven experience as a Contracts Manager within commercial construction, • Background working for a main contractor, • Strong knowledge of commercial building projects, • Excellent organisational and leadership skills, • Ability to manage multiple live projects effectively, • Strong commercial awareness and contractual understanding, • Excellent communication and client-facing skills, • Good knowledge of construction programmes and project planning, • SMSTS, CSCS and First Aid preferred, • Full UK driving licence Desirable Experience • Experience in refurbishment and new build projects, • Knowledge of JCT contracts, • Experience managing projects valued between £100k- £3million, • Proficiency with construction management and programming software. Salary: £45-£60k depending on experience and suitability. Private Pension, Company Car. Start: Immediate or TBA. Applicants remote or absent of the relevant qualifications need not apply. Applicants MUST be local to Bristol or surrounding area. JBRP1_UKTJ

Shape how safety-critical software is verified at the highest level. We're partnering with a growing, highly respected engineering SME specialising in safety-critical embedded systems. They are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to play a key role in developing and assuring high-integrity embedded software, including a safety-certified real-time operating system. This is a hands-on software engineering role within the verification team, combining technical leadership with deep involvement in verification, validation, and certification activities. The Role You'll operate as a senior technical authority while remaining close to the code. Responsibilities include: • Leading verification strategy and approach for embedded software systems, • Designing, developing, and maintaining test frameworks, tools, and automation, • Performing low-level software verification across multiple architectures, • Contributing directly to code-level activities (primarily C / embedded environments), • Driving verification activities across the full software lifecycle, • Supporting certification to standards such as IEC 61508, DO-178C, ISO 26262, • Mentoring engineers and setting best practices within the verification team, • Working closely with customers to provide technical guidance and support What We're Looking For Essential: • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Maths or similar, • Experience with Real-Time Operating Systems (e.g. FreeRTOS, SafeRTOS or similar), • Strong background in embedded software engineering (C), • Significant experience in software verification / validation, • Experience developing test tools, frameworks, or automation, • Understanding of low-level / hardware-near software behaviour, • Experience working in a controlled or safety-critical environment, • Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Maths or similar, • Strong communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders Highly Desirable: • Knowledge of safety standards (IEC 61508, DO-178C, ISO 26262, IEC 62304), • Experience with ARM architectures (Cortex M / A) or similar, • Understanding of debugging at processor level, • Knowledge of software lifecycle, requirements, and configuration management, • Exposure to networking, multicore systems, or embedded security Working Environment • Bristol-based, • Hybrid working (minimum 3 days onsite; more during onboarding), • Collaborative, engineering-led environment with strong technical depth Package & Benefits • Competitive salary with annual review, • Performance-related bonus, • Generous pension contribution, • Private healthcare, income protection & life assurance, • 25+ days holiday (increasing with service), • Flexible working hours, • Ongoing professional development and training JBRP1_UKTJ

Your role will be to cold call Small to Medium Businesses (SME) in order to secure monthly subscriptions with Surfcrab, as well as to fundraise for various GoFundMe campaigns using the cold calling approach also.

Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our client in Somerset who are actively looking to recruit Supply Chain Manager to join the company initially on a 6 month contract, with a view to this going on to a permanent position. What you will be doing: Reporting to the Operations Manager, this role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to take ownership of operational performance while developing team leadership experience. The successful applicant will take responsibility for the management of our clients 3PL partner, oversee on-site warehouse and packaging activities, and ensure smooth, accurate, and timely order fulfilment across all channels. What you will need to succeed: Proven experience in a management role within warehouse / logistics, 3PL experience would be beneficial although not essential (currently outsourced). Experience working in a FMCG manufacturing environment. Ability to manage and motivate a diverse team to achieve operational targets. Experience working within EU markets beneficial. High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining quality standards. Excellent communication and reporting skills, both verbal and written. Strong commercial acumen, experience of scaling up within an SME also beneficial. ERP systems experience essential, ideally NetSuite however SAP or Dynamics would also be acceptable What you will receive in return: Competitive. Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm or 10am to 6pm with hour for lunch (paid) Holidays - 25 days plus BHs Employee discount - staff shop Six months' probation Free monthly products and employee discount BUPA cover 10 sick days per annum What you need to do next: If this position sounds of interest and you would like to be considered. Please email on sarah. elliott@ (url removed) or contact me on (phone number removed) to discuss further. Thrive group are acting as an Employment Agency with respect to this vacancy. If you have not heard from a consultant within 7 days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. PRMSTH

We are searching for a Temporal.We need someone with strong Systems performance experience, who can provide review, tuning, architecture consultancy regarding temporal.Extensive multiyear experience with tuning temporal.

My client is looking for an experienced Microsoft specialist to design the technical, governance, workforce and operational foundations for the following: Microsoft Power Platform (Power Automate, Power Apps, environment strategy, ALM, DLP) AI enabled solutions and agents Citizen development models

A proven track record in SME cashflow lending origination (this is key). A strong, active network in the SME finance and intermediary ecosystem. This is a rare opportunity to sit at the heart of a new lending proposition focused on funding ambitious, established SMEs with £1m–£10m facilities bus

A genuine passion for helping entrepreneurs and SMEs grow. Mentor and guide SME owners using our structured programmes. A Proven Model: A decade-tested framework for SME growth and profitability.

IDEX Consulting Ltd is seeking a Head of SME to lead the development and scaling of their SME vision. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in insurance broking, a solid understanding of SME customer needs, and a proven track record in driving profitable growth.

Responsibilities include managing a client portfolio and delivering insightful HR strategies to SMEs.

The Head of SME will report directly to the Executive Leadership Team and will be responsible for developing, launching and scaling the SME vision. Design and execute the overall SME growth strategy. Build a scalable SME proposition capable of delivering sustainable and profitable growth.

As an Client Partner - Insurance SME at Quantiphi, you will be responsible for driving growth and expanding our footprint within key accounts in the insurance industry.

As a Senior Sales Account Manager, in this role, you would be upselling the top 50 Global Accounts with a globally-reaching E-invoicing SaaS Solution.Our client is a leading global SaaS provider specialising in e-invoicing and digital compliance solutions, trusted by some of the world’s largest en

You will bring deep expertise in the SME finance landscape, strong commercial instincts and a proven track record in relationship management, marketing and high-level knowledge of debt capital markets and/or SME securitisation. This is your opportunity to shape relationship management and originatio

Xcede Recruitment Solutions is looking for a Netskope Security SME / Senior SOC Analyst on a contract basis.

Flagstone is seeking a Senior Commercial Leader to drive growth in their SME division, managing the commercial strategy and leading two squads focused on client acquisition and activation.

Sales Director, Multi-Industry SME. This role will be crucial for expanding our SaaS footprint across SME organisations and divisions/teams within companies in industries such as Financial Services, Manufacturing, Energy, Metals & Mining, and Utilities. SME SaaS deals across multiple industries, lev

Trades Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced SuccessFactors SME to support a critical transformation programme in the UK. The ideal candidate will have strong functional knowledge of SuccessFactors and experience at the SME or Lead Consultant level.

Experis - ManpowerGroup is seeking an experienced SolarWinds Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a 12-month contract to work onsite in Bristol.

Axpo Holding AG is seeking an experienced LNG Trading SME / Business Analyst to support the design and transformation of downstream LNG trading solutions in London.

We are currently recruiting for an Illumio SME/ Consultant with strong cloud networking experience to join one of our Insurance clients on a 6-month contract. Subject Matter Expertise (SME) in Illumio, including experience designing and deploying solutions within.

Airwallex is seeking a Sales Executive in Greater London to own the entire sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals.The role requires a minimum of 3 years of sales experience with a history of top performance, especially in selling billing tools.The ideal candidate will possess strong presenta

Lorien is seeking an Illumio SME/Consultant to work with a leading Insurance client on a 6-month contract.

Collaborate closely with top global SMEs, architects, and delivery executives. Contribute to global best practices for ERP delivery, working closely with the ICOE leadership, Delivery Leads community, and SMEs.

Front Invest Consultant – Private Debt.Inside IR35) | 12-month contract.London or Edinburgh – Hybrid (2 days/week).Financial services client seeking an eFront Invest specialist to support Private Debt operations, focusing on loan instrument modelling and cashflow lifecycle management.Covenant mo

Strong SME expertise across CASS 7, CASS 6 and CASS 3.

GerrardWhite is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager with extensive Planview expertise to provide leadership in a high-profile change initiative.This role involves governance, oversight, and strategic decision support on an Inside IR35 contract.The successful candidate will enhance portfolio man

HSBC is currently seeking a Head of SME Lending to join their team in Greater London. This high-impact leadership role involves managing a dedicated team, maintaining and growing client relationships, and innovating how HSBC approaches SME lending. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge i

The consulting firm is looking for a Senior Active Directory Engineer to support a large enterprise infrastructure and security transformation programme.The role involves reviewing, designing, and improving Microsoft Active Directory environments, working with infrastructure, security, and applicati

A long established law firm in London is seeking an experienced Corporate & Commercial Solicitor to join their growing team.The role involves handling a mixed caseload of company commercial matters and working closely with the Head of Department.Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with rec

As a Sales Director, you will expand our SaaS footprint across SMEs in sectors like financial services and manufacturing, driving new business and creating robust sales pipelines. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales track record and industry knowledge, focusing on generating and closing SME

Shield Financial Compliance is seeking an experienced Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead communications surveillance efforts and drive market strategy.

Business Analyst | Power & Gas SME | £800/Day OUTside IR35 | Energy Trading – 6 months rolling | Hybrid. Business Analyst SME in the Power trading space is needed for a commodities & energy trading firm, covering both physical & derivative trading. With their continued growth and onboarding new p

With expertise in banking technology and integration with payment systems, the SME will work closely with various stakeholders to align with UK banking standards.

Flagstone is seeking a Head of SME Growth in Greater London to lead client acquisition and activation strategies for its SME Tribe. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in digital environments with proven commercial acumen in SME or B2B settings.

Lloyds Banking Group is seeking a Director for Growth & Structured Finance in the UK, focusing on originating complex financing solutions for SME and Mid-Market clients.

Business Analyst - Trade Surveillance SME | Cross Asset Trading House | Up to £800 Inside IR35.

Airwallex is the only unified payments and financial platform for global businesses.Powered by our unique combination of proprietary infrastructure and software, we empower over 200,000 businesses worldwide – including Brex, Rippling, Navan, Qantas, SHEIN and many more – with fully integrated so

A leading global bank is looking to appoint a Vice President – Risk & Control to join its Digital Engineering function in London.This is a senior leadership opportunity sitting at the heart of technology, operational risk, governance, and cyber security.The role will lead the Risk & Control strate