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Joining ArupArup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for 80 years, guiding how we shape a better world.Arup is an independent firm of designers, planners, engineers, architects, consultants and technical specialists, working across every aspect of today’s-built environment.Organisations and governments are becoming increasingly aware of the global nature crisis, their impact on it, and the need to move towards a nature-positive future. Our integrated nature solutions use nature’s own systems as a design guide, achieving healthier, more resilient environments that support and protect people and communities.The OpportunityWe are seeking a highly motivated and strategically minded Technical Lead – Birds (TL-B) to drive and shape our ornithological capability across the UK and Europe. This role will focus on strengthening our expertise, understanding client needs, work winning, auditing current supply chains, and ensuring our bird ecology offering is positioned for long-term sustainability and growth. The Technical Lead – Birds role is one of a series of similar roles appointed as part of the new Nature structure within Arup. The Technical Lead will work with Nature director and Nature geographic leads to drive the business forward. These are national (and international) roles that will grow Arup’s profile and impact in their defined areas.The Technical Lead will have the ability to map market opportunities, identify client drivers, and strengthen internal capabilities (including technological advances in emerging survey techniques) to meet growing demand, ensuring delivery excellence and regulatory compliance. Drive the research into, and implementation of, tools, AI and digital survey and data applications to ensure the team’s future-readiness. They will build strong and direct relationships with major clients, understanding their needs, and positioning Arup as a trusted advisor for ornithology. They will secure and deliver new ornithology lead roles on major projects, ensuring the ornithology function is self-sustaining and profitable. Conduct a comprehensive gap analysis to identify resourcing, skills, and capability needs. Provide clear recommendations for reskilling, upskilling, and recruitment to meet market demand. Critically review current ornithological skills levels, distribution, and potential within existing teams. Create model on major projects of bird workstream division and populate with Arup bird ecologists.It is anticipated that the Technical Lead will support Arup’s growing environmental and social advisory services to Lenders, that requires specialist input into Environmental and Social Impact Assessments (ESIAs) and Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD) in emerging markets internationally, in addition to work in Europe.At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share, and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.Is this role right for you?We are looking for people with the following skills:A demonstrable track record of work-winning and the growth of capability and specialist resource within a wider Ecology team.Proven experience in ornithology/bird ecology, ideally leading teams or significant workstreams within consultancy or large-scale infrastructure/environmental projects.Strong knowledge of UK and European bird ecology legislation, policy, and best practice.Demonstrate the ability to build and maintain client relationships at a senior level.Strategic thinker with experience in workforce planning, resourcing, and recruitment.Track record of leading bird ecology input on major projects.Minimum of a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline, such as an MSc in Ecological Consultancy, is advantageous. Membership of CIEEM and/or Chartered Ecologist, or equivalent professional body.*Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application and for the duration of employment. Any offer made will be subject to satisfactory proof of immigration status.*Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email Eni Makobe at Eni.makobe@arup.com. Please note, to ensure we remain GDPR compliant do not send your CV directly to us via this email.What we offer you:At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.Different People, Shared ValuesArup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at www.arup.com/careers/your-life-at-arup.We are committed to making our recruitment process and workplaces accessible to all candidates. Please contact Eni Makobe at Eni.makobe@arup.com. to let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application or interview process, and/or to perform the essential functions of the role. We will do everything we can to support you.Our Application ProcessTo understand what to expect next, please visit: Stay safe online – Arup will never ask for your bank details as part of our recruitment process.Recruitment Agencies – We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on the list.Closing date: 30 October 2026We may close the role earlier than the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications, so please ensure you apply early.#CSSJobsUKIMEA#CSSJobsUKIMEA#LI-DNI

Job-ID: 9780Category: ResearchLocation: London, England, United Kingdom; Manchester, England, United Kingdom; Edinburgh, Scotland, United KingdomWorkplace: HybridPosted: 2026-10-23Ipsos Worker Classification: Employee - Permanent RegularJob Type: Full-TimeJob: Research Associate Manager - RD09Make your mark at Ipsos!Senior Consultant – Strategy & Advisory (Public Policy)Are you an expert with a track record in analysing, developing and advising on UK public policy? Do you have sound policy judgement and creative thinking, with the ability to develop credible options that reflect how decisions are made, and change happens?If so we have a unique and rewarding career opportunity for a Senior consultant to help shape UK public policy. We welcome applications from policy professionals, analysts, and people with a strategy background, whether you currently work in government, the wider public sector, or consultancy.We invite applications from a wide range of policy backgrounds, including cross-cutting roles. We are particularly interested in experience spanning business, economic and technology policy, including AI, skills and labour markets; public services such as justice, home affairs, health and education; or culture, media, and digital policies.What is in it for you?The Strategy & Advisory team are policy experts who use Ipsos’s extensive evidence base and leading research and analysis methods to develop policy options and shape strategies with clients.Whilst you will lead substantial parts of projects, the role would suit candidates who would benefit from working closely with an Associate Director or Director. You will also have access to expert input and be able to collaborate with colleagues across Ipsos and a range of partners, including researchers, economists, evaluators, behavioural scientists and subject-matter specialists – it is a role that offers potential for future growth by learning and developing from experts around you.As a Senior Consultant you will have the opportunity to:Conduct evidence-led strategy and policy development with government and the wider public sector. You will help clients understand complex policy problems, anticipate future developments, make strategic choices and decide what to do next.Address complex policy problems – our clients come to us with difficult questions that do not have obvious answers. You might bring together research, data and stakeholder perspectives to explain a policy problem; explore how an issue may develop in future; create a theory of change or analytical model; or help a client develop and assess options for policy, strategy or delivery.The roleThe main responsibilities of the role are:Structuring complex policy and strategy questions and deciding what analysis is needed;reviewing and synthesising evidence from different sources;planning and undertaking stakeholder engagement and qualitative research;developing theories of change, analytical frameworks, future scenarios, and policy or operational options;turning complex analysis into clear advice for senior clients;leading workstreams and building trusted client relationships;collaborating with and managing input from experts across Ipsos and our partner organisations;contributing to proposals and helping the team identify and win new work.Essential Experience:You should enjoy tackling unfamiliar issues, bringing structure to ambiguity, and applying evidence to practical policy and strategy problems. You will need to understand the client’s underlying problem and the wider context in which they operate, including the institutions, incentives, and political and financial constraints that shape what is possible. You should be able to draw on specialist analysis from others and combine it with your own judgement. The essential experiences and skills are:Experience of analysing, developing or advising on UK public policy;strong analytical skills and the ability to work confidently with different forms of evidence;the ability to structure complex problems and develop a clear approach to answering them;Sound policy judgement and creative thinking, with the ability to develop credible options that reflect how decisions are made, and change happens excellent written and verbal communication;confidence working with clients and stakeholders;experience of managing your own work or leading a project or workstream;curiosity, adaptability and an interest in working across policy areas and disciplines.Desirable skills:Commercial agency or consultancy experienceHighly desirable - economic and technology policy, including AI, skills and labour markets; public services such as justice, home affairs, health and education; or culture, media, and digital policies.BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you as an individual. Our standard benefits include 25 days annual leave, pension contribution, income protection and life assurance. In addition, there are a range health & wellbeing, financial benefits and professional development opportunities.We have a hybrid approach to work and ask people to be in the office or with clients for 3 days per week. We appreciate you may have commitments outside of work and will consider flexible working applications - please highlight what you are looking for when you make your application.We are committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We recognise that this is important for our business success - a more diverse workforce will enable us to better reflect and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients. We are proud to be a member of the Disability Confident scheme, certified as a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We provide an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Your application will be reviewed by someone from our Talent Team who will be in touch either way to let you know the outcome.Ready to have an impact? Apply now!About the organizationThe Public Affairs Service Line is the world leader in Social and Opinion Research. We work with clients on political and public opinion polling, citizen and stakeholder management, social policy improvement, sustainable development strategy and identifying societal trends and perceptions across several sectors. We assess how government and public affairs policies as well as societal trends and views impact our client’s brand/products/markets.About the companyIpsos is one of the world’s largest research companies and currently the only one primarily managed by researchers, ranking as a #1 full-service research organization for four consecutive years. With over 75 different data-driven solutions, and presence in 90 markets, Ipsos brings together research, implementation, methodological, and subject-matter experts from around the world, combining thematic and technical experts to deliver top-quality research and insights. Simply speaking, we help the biggest companies solve some of their biggest problems, serving more than 5000 clients across the globe by providing research, data, and insights on their target markets. And we are proud of our continuous efforts in making Ipsos the best place to work!

The Head of Tax role sits within the Group Financial Control team, within the Finance Department. Responsible for overseeing and managing the Group’s tax planning, tax compliance and tax structuring requirements. This includes ensuring appropriate process and controls are in place with respect to Corporate Tax, VAT, Payroll taxes and any other direct or indirect tax exposures arising across the Group. The Head of Tax will lead on coordination of all regular reporting across all entities in the Group, with responsibility for managing group tax issues including corporate and group reliefs where applicable, intra-group relationships and transfer pricing, VAT compliance and reporting and planning for quarterly corporation tax payments as necessary. The role holder will also be responsible for considering possible benefits arising to the Group from Research & Development expenditure and other tax planning opportunities including modifications to the corporate entity structure of the Group. The Head of Tax will interact with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders including but not limited to the wider finance team, Legal and Compliance, Corporate Development, Procurement, Internal Audit, Operating company boards, the Company Secretary, advisors, consultants, external auditors and shareholders. • Tax compliance: Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual tax filings for all direct and indirect taxes impacting the operations of the Group, • Tax governance: Support the role of Senior Accounting Officer and make required annual attestations, addressing any follow up activity as necessary, • Tax policy: Develop and maintain appropriate policies specifying and controlling the accounting reporting processes relating to taxation matters, • Payments and cash management: lead periodic tax payment cycles and related supporting and liaising with the Treasury function to schedule material payments and receipts., • Business guidance: provide specialist technical input as required to group initiatives, projects and new product development activities including seeking external opinion where required., • Risk Management: Ensure the Group has clearly defined policies, standards, procedures and controls to operate within agreed taxation risk and within the overarching Group risk appetite., • Strategic Financial Planning: Provide input on all relevant taxation matters including strategic financial initiatives, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, and both long-term and short term financial planning., • Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve taxation standards, systems, and controls to ensure compliance remains up to date and to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and sustainability of tax process., • Leadership of Taxation matters for the Group including securing elections, deductions and other potential fiscal benefits available., • Planning coordinating and delivering tax compliance, • Ensuring accurate Tax reporting and disclosures and audit process support, • Guiding and directing the Group on Taxation planning and optimisation, • Participation in, • Group Risk Management process, • Corporate and legal entity structuring projects, • Strategic development, regulatory or remediation projects, • Other Committees and Working Groups as required, • Supporting good customer outcomes through, • Robust Management of all taxation matters, • Ensuring all financial tax risks to the group are identified allowing for effective management action if required., • Achieving required timeliness, completeness and accuracy measures for all reporting requirements on the Group, • Liaison with internal/external stakeholders, • Developing recommendations with respect to strategic financial planning, • Managing tax service providers and corresponding budget ownership, • Maintaining appropriate level of technical skills for self and Finance team, • Delivering ad hoc tasks/projects to defined plans and budgets when required., • Take responsibility in everything you do to deliver good outcomes for our customers, • Positively demonstrate the Nucleus Smart, Heart and Courage values and behaviours, • Ensure compliance with Code of Conduct at all times You will have, • Significant experience in commercial Taxation, with experience covering business taxes, VAT and payroll taxes, • Proven experience in Tax reporting, compliance and risk management, • Familiarity with complex UK group structures and transfer pricing regime, • Ability to build and maintain strong relationships external providers of advice., • Collaborator with a proactive approach to problem-solving in teams., • High level of integrity and ethical standards., • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment., • Presentation skills and the ability to brief teams, guide and influence senior decision makers and wider stakeholders, • Relevant qualifications: Recognised professional UK tax qualifications, • Working flexibly with time required at the office, • Working with colleagues and teams who work flexibly, in multiple locations, • Travelling when and where required to Nucleus business locations to fulfil your responsibilities. We are the Nucleus Financial Platforms group and we help make retirement more rewarding. Here at Nucleus, people come first - whether it’s our colleagues, or the advisers and customers we support, we know that working in partnership and collaboration leads to the best outcomes. Together, we’ve shaped the platform to how it is today. We work hard, and we celebrate hard too. Our ambition is to create a platform with a difference, putting the customer centre stage meant tearing up the rule book and starting from scratch. We’ve come a long way since then, but our mission remains just as focused. That’s why our culture, values, and social responsibility are things we keep at the top of our agenda – because we know they matter and have a big impact. Our culture is one of the many things that sets us apart from the pack. We want to have an environment where our people feel that they can make a real difference, know they’ll be rewarded for their efforts and more importantly, enjoy themselves at work. Are we a perfect match? Check out this video and find out! As with most things in life, who cares, wins. We really care about inclusion. For us it’s not a tick box exercise; inclusion and diversity are embedded in our culture and everything we do. It’s a commercial imperative. It isn’t about being PC. It’s about being future-relevant and durable. We owe it to ourselves and the industry to ensure we are playing our part in creating a fair, balanced and transparent financial services sector. More diversity means broader experience, a wider set of perspectives and a better collective ability to problem-solve. And it means being more representative of customer groups, which supports areas such as product development. At Nucleus, we offer a generous blend of benefits for the things that really matter to our people, including a non-contributory pension, bonus, enhanced parental leave, paid time off for emergencies, health and wellbeing initiatives and flexible working options. #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Full-time, • Compensation: GBP 66,600 - GBP 74,425 - yearly Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from. The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life.Right now, almost one in three people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives. We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways: • Growing and transforming our direct care and support, • Delivering more practical information and support, • Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience We are looking for an accomplished leader on an interim basis to help support positive, sustainable change at our Edinburgh Hospice and associated Lothian community services. This is a high-impact, time-limited opportunity for someone who can quickly build trust, listen to colleagues and bring people together around a cultural diagnostic and delivery plan. We welcome applications from senior leaders with strong evidence of delivering cultural change, workforce improvement and transformation in complex, people-intensive organisations. The role requires a regular on-site presence at Edinburgh Hospice, at least four days each week, along with visibility across relevant Lothian community services What you will be doing: • Provide visible, compassionate and inclusive presence across the hospice and associated community services., • Partner with the existing leadership team to understand current strengths, challenges and priorities., • Lead a structured cultural, workforce and people review, drawing on staff insight, workforce data and stakeholder feedback., • Co-produce a focused action plan with clear outcomes, milestones, responsibilities and measures of progress., • Alongside leadership teams and People / HR Advisory colleagues, help address priority workforce, employee relations, recruitment, retention, wellbeing and attendance issues fairly and promptly., • Strengthen leadership capability, role clarity, accountability, staff voice and collaborative ways of working across all levels of staff group., • Provide clear assurance on progress, risks and dependencies, and complete a structured handover at the end of the assignment. Please see the full job description here: You will be successful in this role if you have: • Substantial senior leadership experience in a complex, people-intensive organisation., • A strong track record of improving culture, workforce stability or organisational people performance through change., • The ability to establish credibility quickly, create psychological safety and engage constructively with different perspectives., • Sound judgement in sensitive people matters and experience of working in partnership with People teams and staff representatives., • Strong programme leadership, with the ability to turn evidence and insight into practical, measurable action., • Clear, confident and sensitive communication skills, including experience of working with executive and senior leadership teams., • Resilience, adaptability and the ability to maintain pace and focus in an evolving environment. Experience in a clinical, health, care or hospice setting would be advantageous, but it is not essential. We are equally interested in candidates who can demonstrate significant success in cultural change, organisational development and workforce transformation in another complex service environment. Location: Edinburgh Hospice, with visibility across associated Lothian community services Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Benefits You’ll Love • Annual leave allowance 25 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata), • Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave, • Industry leading training programmes, • Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work, • Defined contribution schemes for Pension, • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems, • Introduce a friend scheme, • Help with eyecare cost, • Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card, • Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme, • Life assurance – for all employees At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at . Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice. #J-18808-Ljbffr

We are seeking highly qualified PhD holders, postdoctoral researchers, and experienced researchers for international Talent Programs supporting excellence in frontier science, advanced technologies, and emerging industries at leading universities, research institutions, and innovation platforms in China. The Talent Programs are major initiatives dedicated to advancing global scientific innovation and fostering research excellence. They support outstanding researchers in collaboration with top universities, research institutes, innovation centers, and enterprises in China, providing strong institutional backing and long-term development opportunities. • Conduct high-quality research aligned with institutional and program priorities, • Lead or contribute to major research projects, • Publish in reputable international journals, • Collaborate with domestic and international research teams, • Contribute to academic development and innovation initiatives, • PhD degree (required for all program categories), • Relevant research or professional experience preferred, • Strong publication record or notable technological achievements, • Ability to work independently and in multicultural environments, • Strong academic writing and communication skills, • STEM background preferred, • Strong publication record, • Ability to work independently, • Strong academic writing and communication skills, • Relevant research or professional experience, • STEM background, • Experienced Researchers: ~USD 300,000 total support, • Up to ~USD 100,000 in additional research funding for exceptional candidates, • Competitive annual salary (~USD 50,000-250,000), • Housing assistance or move-in-ready accommodation, • Healthcare, childcare, and full social security benefits, • Long-term multiple-entry visas, • Support for building research teams and laboratories We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds and are committed to fair, inclusive, and non-discriminatory recruitment practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr

The following content displays a map of the jobs location - Edinburgh; Manchester; Bath; London This is a hybrid role and can be based in either our Edinburgh, Manchester, Bath, or London office. As a fire engineering team, we pride ourselves on our global reach. With teams located in the UK, Dubai and Riyadh, we bring international expertise to every project. Our team has a breadth of experience across all sectors, new builds and refurbishments and our technical services and expert witness work embeds a progressive learning culture, enabling us to be at the forefront of industry best practice. In-house computational expertise combined with on point design communication supports the full design service we offer and enables a closer collaboration with architects. In this role you will work on complex, pinnacle projects across a range of sectors – including iconic sports stadiums and entertainment venues, mega-projects in the Middle East, advanced manufacturing and scientific research facilities, and so much more. You’ll be joining a diverse, inclusive and technically brilliant group of engineers (around 40-strong), and collaborate with a breadth of specialisms across our multidisciplinary practice. We can offer an outstanding platform for career development, exposing you to some of the most technically challenging projects in the industry which truly push boundaries, and giving your opportunities to take on broader, client-facing and advisory responsibility, working directly with end-user clients. • Work with the team to project manage fire engineering projects., • Inform and support the building design aspirations, functionality and architectural form throughout the design process, • Become involved with client care and general consultancy on projects., • Become responsible for the financial performance of projects, including invoicing and financial monitoring of projects., • Represent Buro Happold Fire Engineering at design team meetings, both internal and externally., • Build knowledge to be able to identify and specify appropriate fixed fire protection systems, i.e. automatic fire detection and/or suppression to support fire engineering design solutions., • Carry out and review fire engineering calculations including smoke modelling and evacuation analysis from simple hand calculations to complex 3D computational modelling (previous CFD experience is welcome but not essential)., • Experience as a lead fire engineer on projects., • Higher education qualification in engineering or in a fire safety related subject., • Demonstrable professional experience in delivering fire and life safety designs and fire engineered solutions for UK-based projects., • Track record of gaining agreement for prescriptive and performance-based design solutions from approving authorities., • Hybrid working arrangements., • Attractive salary and benefits package including life assurance and income protection., • Holiday entitlement of 25 days. flexible holiday arrangements, and your birthday off., • Generous company pension scheme., • Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts., • Enhanced parental leave policies., • 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month., • A strong commitment to your continuous development. Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you., • Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions., • A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities., • A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring., • An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional. Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies. Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers. Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive. We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another.Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Full-time, • Compensation: GBP 66,600 - GBP 74,425 - yearly Marie Curie is the UK’s leading end-of-life charity. We are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of dying, death, and bereavement. Our leading research pushes the boundaries of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with an illness, they’re likely to die from. The care and support we provide is highly valued by the people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching around 10% of dying people at the end of life.Right now, almost one in three people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support they deserve at the end of their lives. We want a different society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the end-of-life, through 3 ways: • Growing and transforming our direct care and support, • Delivering more practical information and support, • Leading in shaping the end-of-life experience We are looking for an accomplished leader on an interim basis to help support positive, sustainable change at our Edinburgh Hospice and associated Lothian community services. This is a high-impact, time-limited opportunity for someone who can quickly build trust, listen to colleagues and bring people together around a cultural diagnostic and delivery plan. We welcome applications from senior leaders with strong evidence of delivering cultural change, workforce improvement and transformation in complex, people-intensive organisations. The role requires a regular on-site presence at Edinburgh Hospice, at least four days each week, along with visibility across relevant Lothian community services What you will be doing: • Provide visible, compassionate and inclusive presence across the hospice and associated community services., • Partner with the existing leadership team to understand current strengths, challenges and priorities., • Lead a structured cultural, workforce and people review, drawing on staff insight, workforce data and stakeholder feedback., • Co-produce a focused action plan with clear outcomes, milestones, responsibilities and measures of progress., • Alongside leadership teams and People / HR Advisory colleagues, help address priority workforce, employee relations, recruitment, retention, wellbeing and attendance issues fairly and promptly., • Strengthen leadership capability, role clarity, accountability, staff voice and collaborative ways of working across all levels of staff group., • Provide clear assurance on progress, risks and dependencies, and complete a structured handover at the end of the assignment. Please see the full job description here: You will be successful in this role if you have: • Substantial senior leadership experience in a complex, people-intensive organisation., • A strong track record of improving culture, workforce stability or organisational people performance through change., • The ability to establish credibility quickly, create psychological safety and engage constructively with different perspectives., • Sound judgement in sensitive people matters and experience of working in partnership with People teams and staff representatives., • Strong programme leadership, with the ability to turn evidence and insight into practical, measurable action., • Clear, confident and sensitive communication skills, including experience of working with executive and senior leadership teams., • Resilience, adaptability and the ability to maintain pace and focus in an evolving environment. Experience in a clinical, health, care or hospice setting would be advantageous, but it is not essential. We are equally interested in candidates who can demonstrate significant success in cultural change, organisational development and workforce transformation in another complex service environment. Location: Edinburgh Hospice, with visibility across associated Lothian community services Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week Benefits You’ll Love • Annual leave allowance 25 days plus 10 public holidays (pro rata), • Competitive Policy for parental/sick Leave, • Industry leading training programmes, • Season ticket loan for travelling to and from work, • Defined contribution schemes for Pension, • Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems, • Introduce a friend scheme, • Help with eyecare cost, • Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card, • Entitled to Benefit-Hub Discount Scheme, • Life assurance – for all employees At Marie Curie, our values are central to everything we do. They guide how we care for people, how we work together, and how we make decisions every day. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe for everyone — staff and volunteers alike — supportive, inclusive and rewarding. We take stringent steps to ensure that anyone who joins our organisation are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. We actively consider our impact on the planet, embedding sustainability into everyday decisions to create a lasting, positive difference for the individuals we care for and the world we share. We believe everyone should have the opportunity to thrive and fulfil their potential. Marie Curie is deeply committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, recognising both the social justice imperative and the strength a diverse workforce brings. We actively encourage applications from people of all cultures, perspectives and lived experiences. We are happy to make reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support, please contact us at . Every application we receive is personally reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team, and in return, we ask that your application authentically reflects you — your experience, perspective and voice. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep experts enable our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of what we do: • UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner, • 3,300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business, • 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK, • Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW, • Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you! The AI Service Line Lead is a strategic and influential position responsible for defining, driving, and continuously refining Version 1’s go-to-market approach for AI services and solutions. This individual will own the vision, strategy, and execution plan that transforms how Version 1 positions and delivers AI offerings to clients, ensuring alignment with market trends, emerging technologies, and our broader organisational objectives. • Assess Current AI Landscape, • Map and evaluate existing offerings, accelerators, skills, references, and partnerships to understand Version 1’s current state of AI capabilities., • Identify gaps and opportunities within the existing portfolio, including where offerings should be retired, refreshed, or newly created., • Conduct Market Research, • Stay informed on AI trends, emerging technologies, and niche market opportunities relevant to Version 1’s target industries and customers., • Analyse competitor positioning and recommend strategic differentiators that align with the company’s vision., • Develop AI GTM Vision & Strategy, • Formulate a compelling, forward-looking AI strategy that integrates partnerships, accelerators, methodologies, and a reference architecture., • Articulate clear “why” and “how” behind the strategy, highlighting its alignment with overall company goals and customer needs., • Support Pre-Sales Engagements, • Act as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert (SME), supporting early-stage pre‑sales conversations and shaping senior client engagements., • Participate in pre‑sales discussions, solution scoping, and proposal development to showcase Version 1’s AI capabilities. Expected Experience & Skills • Strategic AI Leadership, • Proven track record in defining and implementing AI strategies or AI transformation programs in a leadership or advisory capacity., • Strong familiarity with AI architecture, machine learning, generative AI, data platforms, and related emerging technologies., • Market Insight & Research, • Experience conducting market analysis and identifying opportunities for growth within the AI services domain., • Ability to synthesize industry trends into actionable insights for strategic decision-making., • Go-to-Market & Sales Collaboration, • Demonstrated ability to collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop compelling narratives and collateral., • Proficiency in creating and communicating value propositions, solution messaging, and positioning statements., • Partnership & Ecosystem Management, • Strong history of building and managing relationships with technology partners (e.g., cloud providers, AI platform and model vendors)., • Capable of integrating third-party offerings into overarching strategies to add value and enhance customer outcomes., • Delivery Enablement & Team Leadership, • Experience working with delivery teams to prepare for new offerings, including resource planning, training, and methodology development., • Proven track record of mentoring and guiding cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑impact AI solutions., • Stakeholder Management & CommunicationExcellent communicator with the ability to influence senior executives and build consensus around strategic directions., • Skilled at conveying complex ideas simply and persuasively to both technical and non‑technical audiences., • Results‑Driven & Adaptable, • A performance mindset with an ability to set clear goals, measure outcomes, and pivot strategies as needed., • Comfortable with ambiguity and adept at navigating and driving change in evolving market conditions. Why Version 1? At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing, professional growth, and financial stability. • Share in our success with our Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectively benefit from a share of our company's profits, • Strong Career Progression & mentorship coaching through our Strength in Balance & Leadership schemes with a dedicated quarterly Pathways Career Development programme, • Flexible/remote working, Version 1 is tremendously understanding of life events and people’s individual circumstances and offer flexibility to help achieve a healthy work life balance, • Financial Wellbeing initiatives including; Pension, Private Healthcare Cover, Life Assurance, Financial advice and an Employee Discount scheme, • Employee Wellbeing schemes including Gym Discounts, Bike to Work, Fitness classes, Mindfulness Workshops, Employee Assistance Programme and much more. Generous holiday allowance, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, marriage/civil partnership leave and special leave policies, • Educational assistance, incentivised certifications, and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat, • Reward schemes including Version 1’s Annual Excellence Awards & ‘Call‑Out’ platform., • Environment, Social and Community First initiatives allow you to get involved in local fundraising and development opportunities as part of fostering our diversity, inclusion and belonging schemes. And many more exciting benefits… Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring including those shaped by disability and neurodiversity. We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact your recruiter at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially. Video links: watch?v=F_d3ELTH5zo #J-18808-Ljbffr

Thrive on openness, respect and collaboration? Good. Us too. Join as our new Senior Fire Engineer.This is a hybrid role and can be based in either our Edinburgh, Manchester, Bath, or London office.Your next roleAs a fire engineering team, we pride ourselves on our global reach. With teams located in the UK, Dubai and Riyadh, we bring international expertise to every project.Our team has a breadth of experience across all sectors, new builds and refurbishments and our technical services and expert witness work embeds a progressive learning culture, enabling us to be at the forefront of industry best practice. In-house computational expertise combined with on point design communication supports the full design service we offer and enables a closer collaboration with architects.In this role you will work on complex, pinnacle projects across a range of sectors – including iconic sports stadiums and entertainment venues, mega-projects in the Middle East, advanced manufacturing and scientific research facilities, and so much more. You’ll be joining a diverse, inclusive and technically brilliant group of engineers (around 40-strong), and collaborate with a breadth of specialisms across our multidisciplinary practice.We can offer an outstanding platform for career development, exposing you to some of the most technically challenging projects in the industry which truly push boundaries, and giving your opportunities to take on broader, client-facing and advisory responsibility, working directly with end-user clients. • Work with the team to project manage fire engineering projects., • Inform and support the building design aspirations, functionality and architectural form throughout the design process, • Become involved with client care and general consultancy on projects., • Become responsible for the financial performance of projects, including invoicing and financial monitoring of projects., • Represent Buro Happold Fire Engineering at design team meetings, both internal and externally., • Build knowledge to be able to identify and specify appropriate fixed fire protection systems, i.e. automatic fire detection and/or suppression to support fire engineering design solutions., • Carry out and review fire engineering calculations including smoke modelling and evacuation analysis from simple hand calculations to complex 3D computational modelling (previous CFD experience is welcome but not essential)., • Experience as a lead fire engineer on projects., • Higher education qualification in engineering or in a fire safety related subject., • Demonstrable professional experience in delivering fire and life safety designs and fire engineered solutions for UK-based projects., • Track record of gaining agreement for prescriptive and performance-based design solutions from approving authorities., • Hybrid working arrangements., • Attractive salary and benefits package including life assurance and income protection., • Holiday entitlement of 25 days. flexible holiday arrangements, and your birthday off., • Generous company pension scheme., • Flexible benefits including cycle scheme, dental insurance, optical cover, travel insurance, season ticket loans, and corporate discounts., • Enhanced parental leave policies., • 3pm finish on the last Friday of the month., • A strong commitment to your continuous development., • Whatever stage in your career, we have a learning and development programme that will enable and empower you., • Entitlement to two memberships to professional bodies or subscriptions., • A commitment to your wellbeing through a comprehensive employee assistance programme and wellbeing activities., • A supportive and inclusive environment that will welcome you through social and outreach activities from the Young Employees Forum to mentoring., • An international culture that wherever your career takes you at Buro Happold, you won’t be far from the exceptional., • Bring your knowledge and expertise to one of the world’s most respected consultancies. Ready for something a little less ordinary? Buro Happold values an individual's flexible approaches to working patterns as an important part of how you work and achieve balance. We welcome applications from those who are seeking flexibility in their careers.Our exceptional portfolio of projects is the result of the diversity of thought, identities, backgrounds, and experiences that shape us. Appreciating each other’s differences is key, we want employees to feel they don’t have to mask elements of their identity to thrive.We are working to change the lack of representation of marginalised groups in the built environment. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who feels they are underrepresented in the industry. We have much to learn from one another.Embracing differences allows us to develop the most innovative and elegant solutions. Contact so we can work with you to support you throughout your application. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Pensions employer covenant advisory is a challenging and fast growing area. Isio’s Covenant Solutions team assess the financial strength and commercial outlook of sponsors of defined benefit pensions schemes, to understand the cash flows and assets available to support funding of pension liabilities. This includes advising on covenant mitigation solutions where there are corporate events such as M&A, refinancing or restructuring. Isio are looking for qualified accountants with employer covenant advisory experience and/or a transaction/restructuring advisory background, to join our team in advising clients and supporting our growth plans. Isio are seeking a Senior Manager to help support the growth of its covenant advisory business. The candidate will have the opportunity to build a portfolio of corporate and trustee advisory clients as well as advise in M&A/transaction, run-on and superfund transaction situations. The role will involve working on some of the most complex transactions and challenging pensions issues businesses and trustees face, and work alongside a range of Isio specialists in actuarial and investment services to provide integrated solutions to support pensions strategy. The candidate will have employer covenant expertise and/or transactions/restructuring advisory experience. This will include experience of preparing insolvency estimated outcome statements for the purposes of assessing potential returns to creditors/pension schemes. This is a great opportunity for a high calibre candidate to fast track their career prospects, widen their skillset and be part of Isio’s ambitious growth plans for its pensions and covenant advisory business. • Building and managing a portfolio of pension trustee advisory clients, leading advice on their employer covenant assessments and integrated risk management framework;, • Managing small teams for client projects and assisting in the delivery of larger complex projects;, • Assessing the impact of a corporate activity such as a transaction, restructuring or refinancing on the employer covenant provided to pension schemes;, • Advising on solutions to mitigate changes in the employer covenant security provided to pension schemes;, • Advising corporate sponsors of pension schemes in negotiations with trustees over employer covenant and mitigation / financial support options;, • Leading external marketing initiatives and product development to support Isio’s growth ambitions. Our ideal applicant would work alongside our existing team in either Manchester, Edinburgh or London. However, we can offer suitable applicants the opportunity to work from our other Isio offices. We work on a hybrid basis, offering the opportunity for colleagues to split their working time between working in the office and at home. As a business we are great at building strong communities amongst our employees – both across locations and teams, hosting regular team building, charity, and social events. • Qualified ACA/CA/ACCA accountant with significant, relevant post qualified experience., • Extensive relevant employer covenant and/or transaction/restructuring advisory experience., • Commercial awareness and a general interest in how businesses work., • An enthusiasm for and genuine commitment to business development and supporting market initiatives., • Track record of establishing trusted relationships with clients and intermediaries. Along with an existing network across the corporate/trustee/intermediary community, • Experience of insolvency analysis/recoveries e.g. preparing Estimated Outcome Statements and/or Entity Priority Models and in order to advise clients of the implications., • Experience using AI and data analysis tools to improve efficiency in research and reporting., • Excellent report writing, financial analysis, client and project management skills. Isio is a fast-growing professional services business, that offers career development through an evolving client base, diverse and meaningful work, nationwide opportunities, and a culture that rewards high performance and accountability. We hold ourselves to the highest standards and our values guide how we advise our clients, how we operate as a business and how we work together as a team. We call it the Isio Attitude. We encourage our people to be bold, to communicate with conviction, and to deliver advice that matters. Here, growth brings opportunity - more responsibility, more clients, and work that stretches and develops you. We invest in training and development so you can expand your skills and explore different career paths across diverse markets to make your mark. Isio is a place to realise your potential and build a career with impact. You can find out more about Isio and the benefits we offer on our career's website Isio - Careers & Benefits. Isio is a progressive advisory firm, partnering with clients of all sizes to deliver expertise in pensions, employee benefits and wealth advisory services. Working with pension trustees, employers, individuals, families and their offices, we are supported by talented colleagues across 10 UK offices. With a Big 4 heritage we combine a strong focus on quality with a fresh perspective challenging traditional thinking. Our culture shapes our work; we foster a supportive environment where we develop our people to grow and fulfil their potential. We invest in our services, products and technology, and provide clear, expert solutions for our clients. This brings clarity, confidence, and better outcomes for everyone. At Isio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse workplace, in which our colleagues feel they belong, regardless of background or difference. We uphold the values of respect, fairness, and inclusion in our actions and decisions. We believe that by adhering to these principles, we will create a stronger, more innovative, and supportive environment for all, as well as ensuring that the advice and support we provide to our clients is more creative, more insightful and leaves a lasting impact. We can offer a hybrid, flexible approach to work, supporting a work-life balance that works for you. Isio Group is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. If you think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for any reason at any stage of your recruitment process, please ask us . #J-18808-Ljbffr

Version 1 is a global technology services company, delivering impactful change to help our customers Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Anthropic, Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red‑Hat, OutSystems, and Databricks, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. Version 1 is a global technology services company, delivering impactful change to help our customers Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Anthropic, Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red‑Hat, OutSystems, and Databricks, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. We’re An Award‑winning Employer Reflecting How Our Employees Are At The Very Heart Of Version 1 And What We Do • UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft, Outsystems & Oracle partner, • Preferred Services Partner status in the Anthropic Partner Network, • 4000+ strong, €400/£450m revenue business, • 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK, • Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW, • Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you! Giving back to the communities we work in, and those our customers serve, is a core part of how Version 1 delivers value. Our work has won a Princess Royal Training Award, and our social value framework holds a Silver Social Value Quality Mark accreditation. This is a senior role in our commercial function, owning social value propositions and partnerships across Version 1. Working alongside our ESG team and delivery practices, you will build the partner network and the propositions our social value commitments come from, including joint propositions with community, education, SME and hyperscaler partners. You will shape strategy aligned to our sector and account plans, engaging customers early and designing social value programmes we can deliver at scale. You will write the social value content on our largest pursuits, and set and assure the standard on the rest, scored against the criteria each customer has published. Regular travel to customers, partners and sector events is expected, with more during live deals. You will engage at SRO and commercial director level with customers, and with partner leadership, Version 1 account directors and our executive team. • Own and run a rolling gap analysis of where we stand against the criteria we are scored on, covering data, process, partner coverage and delivery evidence., • Decide how gaps get closed, and make the investment case for new partnerships, changes to practice or new capability., • Review scoring feedback and debriefs after every bid, and act on what the evaluator told us., • Build social value capability across commercial and delivery teams through guidance, templates and training., • Set the approach to Procurement Act 2023 transparency data., • Design repeatable social value solutions that bid teams can tailor rather than rebuild each time., • Line manage and develop the social value team., • Chair the monthly Social Value Steerco across Commercial, Delivery and ESG., • Represent Version 1 at customer, sector and partner events, and with accreditation bodies., • Build and manage our partner network across further education colleges, universities, employability providers, local authorities, SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprise organisations., • Build joint propositions with hyperscaler and ISV partners, covering partner-funded training places, certification pathways and co‑branded community programmes., • Co‑design opportunities with those partners, communities, cohorts or anchor institutions., • Keep partners ready to bid, so we can produce named partners, agreed commitments and letters of support to a tender timetable., • Contribute social value strategy into our sector and account plans, working with account leads and client directors., • Research and engage customers, SROs and commercial leads ahead of procurement to shape our offers before tenders are issued., • Brief teams on what a specific buyer has accepted, monitored and enforced before., • Convert Version 1 and partner capability and data into quantified commitments that score well and that we can deliver., • Design commitments that scale with delivery, understanding what each one costs and how it grows as contract value, duration and headcount change., • Analyse competitor social value commitments and published contract performance data, and turn that into bid positioning and win themes., • Review and edit the social value content written by others, and approve what Version 1 commits to., • Define the KPI, the evidence requirement and the owner for every commitment at the point of award, and hand them to the ESG team and the delivery team., • Check reported performance against what we committed to, and feed back into future bids and the gap analysis., • Extensive Social Value and/or UK Public Sector Consultancy experience, • Experience of managing Social Value teams, • Have strong existing UK government stakeholder relationships, • Substantial experience in social value, employability, skills or community investment, including partnership delivery and bid work at scale., • Deep working knowledge of the UK Government Social Value Model and Model Award Criteria (MACs), with the judgement to challenge how a buyer has weighted them and propose alternatives., • Able to use the Social Value Portal and National TOMs Framework critically, including where proxy values overstate or understate real impact., • Working knowledge of Procurement Act 2023 transparency notices, published contract performance data and impact measurement., • Track record of building external partnerships that produced measurable outcomes, with examples you can talk through in detail., • Ability to write and review content that scores highly., • Commercial judgement on quantified commitments, contract KPIs, cost to serve, performance reporting and the evidence trail behind them., • Credible with customer director and SRO level stakeholders, and with Version 1 executives., • Highly organised, able to manage partnership work alongside live bid deadlines., • Line management experience., • Experience of social value delivery on the supplier side of a public sector contract., • Experience of hyperscaler or ISV partner programmes., • Understanding of Shipley or APMP writing-to-score principles., • Proficiency in AI-enabled research and drafting., • Share in our success: Quarterly Performance-Related Profit Share Scheme, where employees collectivelybenefitfrom a share of our company's profit, • Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees., • Professional Growth: We offer peer mentorship programs and career development opportunities to help you reach your full potential, giving you full access to modern learning platforms to grow your skills., • Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements., • Supportive Community: Join a team that values collaboration, respect, and mutual support., • AI-Native Working: We provide the latest AI models and technologies, encouraging and coaching you to build digital co-workers to help you drive efficiencies and generate new sources of value your role. At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well‑being, professional growth, and financial stability. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivised certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. PLUS, many more exciting benefits… drop us a note to find out more. #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Inspiring dedication, Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go. This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies. With a shared commitment to innovation and progress, both parties have worked together to achieve common goals and establish a strong partnership. The partnership between UK and Huawei help to develop the technologies of the future that will transform the way we all communicate, work and live. For the past 30 years we have maintained an unwavering focus, rejecting shortcuts and easy opportunities that don't align with our core business. With a practical approach to everything we do, we concentrate our efforts and invest patiently to drive technological breakthroughs. • Staying customer-centric,, • Inspiring dedication,, • Persevering,, • Growing by reflection. Huawei’s vision is a fully connected, intelligent world. To achieve this, we work to inspire passion for basic research around the world. Our combined passion drives development across the global innovation value chain. Huawei has the largest Research and Development organization in the world with 96,000+ employees in research centers around the globe. In the UK, we already have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh and Ipswich. We continue to explore and define new research directions and new services. We have expanded our collaborations with academic researchers; researched new network architectures, integration of communications and key enabling technologies; and developed the fundamental theories of these technologies. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and drive your career forward. Huawei UKRD Edinburgh Office is seeking a Software Research Engineer to join our Retrieval and Agent Intelligence (RAI) research team, with a core focus on advancing cutting‑edge agentic AI technologies. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in research‑driven environments, track record of collaboration with research teams, and hands‑on involvement in the design, development and iteration of research prototypes and production‑ready systems. Our work centers on building novel, robust and scalable agentic AI capabilities, spanning agent memory, autonomous planning, long‑horizon reasoning, multi‑agent collaboration, self‑evolution and knowledge‑augmented intelligence. You should have solid foundations in LLM/NLP, machine learning and software engineering pipelines, with a rigorous approach to validation and a strong drive for system optimization. This role operates in a highly collaborative setting, working closely with the RAI team and cross‑border research teams, so excellent communication skills are essential. As a Software Research Engineer, you will collaborate with world‑class researchers to design, build and refine high‑quality research prototypes and production‑grade services centered on agentic AI. Given the cutting‑edge nature of our work, strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving capabilities and the ability to contribute original solutions are critical to success in this role. A successful applicant will be responsible to: • Serving as the critical bridge between abstract AI research and robust, production‑grade software architecture, translating state‑of‑the‑art agentic AI findings into scalable, reliable engineering systems., • Deeply advancing core agentic AI technologies including agent memory mechanisms, coding agents, model routing, recursive self‑improvement (RSI), dynamic context compression and advanced goal & state management. Continuously enhance agents’ core capabilities in proactive service delivery, self‑evolution and long‑horizon task execution, to enable intelligent agents for information acquisition, code generation, office collaboration and social & entertainment scenarios., • Driving end‑to‑end engineering delivery of agent systems, covering data preparation, algorithm design, model implementation, system engineering, product scaling and post‑launch support., • Conducting forward‑looking technology analysis and roadmap planning for agentic AI; collaborating with leading experts and research teams to explore frontier directions such as agent self‑evolution, multi‑agent coordination and advanced code generation, and strengthening our technological competitiveness and industry influence., • Contributing to open‑source software development and community building in the agentic AI domain., • Supporting the deployment, operation and continuous iteration of developed agent systems and related services. This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited. • Degree in in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Statistics, Mathematics or a related technical discipline., • Minimum 3 years of hands‑on project experience in software engineering, with a track record of delivering complex technical systems., • Solid algorithmic research foundation and strong code implementation skills; deep understanding of large language model principles, agent architecture design, cognitive reasoning, and decision-making & planning mechanisms., • Algorithmic mindset for addressing non‑deterministic and open‑ended research problems., • Proficiency in Test Driven Development and modern software engineering best practices (clean, reusable, high‑quality code, CI/CD pipelines)., • Hands‑on expertise with Python, Docker and Git., • Proactive learning attitude and ability to quickly master new technologies and research domains., • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work effectively in distributed, cross‑cultural teams., • Prior experience in agent system R&D, including but not limited to agent memory, autonomous planning, multi‑agent collaboration, environment interaction, and long‑horizon task execution., • Experience applying reinforcement learning in complex decision‑making scenarios., • In‑depth knowledge of LLM and agent‑related technologies: hallucination mitigation, knowledge distillation, tool use, reasoning & planning, and agent memory systems., • Knowledge of knowledge graphs and knowledge retrieval techniques as enabling capabilities for agentic systems., • Knowledge of modern multi‑modal ingestion frameworks., • Research background in NLP, machine learning or related fields., • Publication track record in top‑tier conferences (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, ACL, CVPR) in relevant domains., • Proven contributions to open‑source projects, awards in high‑level AI competitions, or research internship experience at renowned institutions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world. Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go. This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies. With a shared commitment to innovation and progress, both parties have worked together to achieve common goals and establish a strong partnership. The partnership between UK and Huawei help to develop the technologies of the future that will transform the way we all communicate, work and live. For the past 30 years we have maintained an unwavering focus, rejecting shortcuts and easy opportunities that don't align with our core business. With a practical approach to everything we do, we concentrate our efforts and invest patiently to drive technological breakthroughs. • Staying customer-centric,, • Inspiring dedication,, • Persevering,, • Growing by reflection. Huawei’s vision is a fully connected, intelligent world. To achieve this, we work to inspire passion for basic research around the world. Our combined passion drives development across the global innovation value chain. Huawei has the largest Research and Development organization in the world with 96,000+ employees in research centers around the globe. In the UK, we already have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh and Ipswich. We continue to explore and define new research directions and new services. We have expanded our collaborations with academic researchers; researched new network architectures, integration of communications and key enabling technologies; and developed the fundamental theories of these technologies. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and drive your career forward. We are seeking a skilled AI Compiler Optimization Engineer to optimize AI model inference performance through advanced compiler technologies. You will focus on performance tuning for CPU or hybrid CPU/XPU heterogeneous architectures, profiling AI frameworks to discover new optimization opportunities, and delivering cutting-edge insights from industry research. • Implement compiler techniques (e.g., MLIR level optimizations, LLVM backend optimizations) to enhance inference performance on CPU and CPU/XPU hybrid systems, • Optimize JIT level compute graphs with operator fusion, memory allocation and etc. for latency/throughput improvements, • Preferred: Experience with LLVM/MLIR development, • Profile end-to-end inference workflows on frameworks like TensorFlow, PyTorch, ONNX, and llama.cpp to identify hotspots and bottlenecks, • Propose and implement optimization strategies (e.g., kernel tuning, graph-level optimizations), • Preferred: Experience optimizing models on multiple AI frameworks, • Track and analyze the latest advancements in AI & compiler research (academic papers, open-source projects), • Produce actionable insight reports summarizing trends, benchmarks, and potential optimizations, • Preferred: Strong technical writing skills with prior publications or reports This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited. • Proficiency in C/C++ and compiler infrastructure (LLVM, MLIR, or similar), • Deep understanding of AI model architectures and inference workflows, • Experience with performance profiling tools (e.g., perf, TensorBoard, VTune), • Familiarity with CPU/XPU hardware architectures and optimization techniques, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, • BSc/MSc/MSci in CS, • Contributions to open-source compiler projects (LLVM/MLIR communities), • Experience with heterogeneous computing (CPU/GPU/XPU), • Published work or technical blogs on AI/compiler optimization topics, • Good at self-learning, courageous to explore new things, strong in practical skill, • 33 days annual leave entitlement per year (including UK public holidays), • Group Personal Pension, • Life insurance, • Private medical insurance, • Medical expense claim scheme, • Employee Assistance Program, • Cycle to work scheme, • Company sports club and social events, • Additional time off for learning and development #J-18808-Ljbffr

Data EngineerSolicitar: Acuerdo de trabajo flexible: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom: Tiempo completo: Publicado hoy: R73585En Medtronic, puedes empezar una carrera para toda la vida que se centre en la investigación y en la innovación y que defienda la equidad y el acceso a la atención sanitaria para todos. Tu liderazgo dejará huella, eliminando obstáculos para impulsar la innovación en un mundo más conectado y humanitario.Un día normalWe’re a high-performing Artificial Intelligence and Algorithm team based in Edinburgh, supporting both novel sensor research and the enhancement of mature, field-deployed products. Our team is part of the Acute Care and Monitoring (ACM) Operating Unit, headquartered in Lafayette, Colorado. ACM is committed to driving innovation and long-term growth through excellence in research and commercialization. We’re looking for a versatile and passionate Data Engineer to join our cutting-edge R&D team. In this role, you’ll design, architect, and manage complex research data pipelines that drive innovation across multiple projects: from early-stage exploratory research to the development of world-class patient monitoring technologies.You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing across the full data lifecycle and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your broad technical expertise and hands-on approach will help shape the data infrastructure that powers our AI and algorithm development efforts.This role will be based in our Edinburgh officePrimary Responsibilities: Own the end-to-end data lifecycle, from clinical study data collection to clinical validation trials. Design and manage scalable data infrastructure across clinical trials, sensor platforms, and HPC environments. Maintain and optimize data storage, access, security, and backup systems. Develop data manipulation, processing, and testing tools to ensure data quality and reliability. Define and implement data architecture, engineering best practices, and standards across R&D. Collaborate with AI engineers, researchers, and cross-functional teams to align data systems with project goals. Enable reliable, efficient data usage for AI, machine learning, and signal processing applications. Drive data architecture decisions and continuous improvements in a dynamic R&D environment.Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Physics, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field. 4+ years of relevant professional experience in data engineering, software engineering, or a related field. Strong expertise in database architecture, design, and management. Proven experience developing and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines and scalable data workflows. Strong proficiency in Python and SQL, or other relevant programming languages. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and configuration management. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in medical devices, sensor technologies, or algorithm development. Understanding of signal processing techniques. Familiarity with machine learning and artificial intelligence frameworks. Exposure to computer vision and image processing. Knowledge of healthcare industry standards and regulatory requirements. Working proficiency in C++, C#, or MATLAB.Requisitos físicos del puestoLas declaraciones anteriores pretenden describir la naturaleza general y el nivel de trabajo que realizan los empleados asignados a este puesto, pero no son una lista exhaustiva de todas las responsabilidades y habilidades necesarias para este puesto.Aviso sobre fraude en la contratación Estamos al tanto de las estafas de phishing dirigidas a personas en búsqueda de empleo. Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Postúlese únicamente a través de los canales oficiales de Medtronic. Todas las comunicaciones legítimas de reclutamiento de Medtronic provienen de plataformas autorizadas y de direcciones de correo electrónico oficiales con el dominio @medtronic.com. Medtronic nunca solicitará pagos ni información personal confidencial (como datos bancarios o de seguridad social) durante las primeras etapas del proceso de contratación. Cualquier solicitud de este tipo no es legítima. Si recibe un mensaje sospechoso que afirme ser de Medtronic, no responda, no haga clic en ningún enlace ni abra archivos adjuntos. Si tiene alguna pregunta o inquietud sobre la autenticidad de una comunicación realizada en nombre de Medtronic, póngase en contacto con nosotros inmediatamente por correo electrónico a .Beneficios y compensaciónMedtronic ofrece un salario competitivo y un paquete de beneficios flexible El compromiso con las vidas de nuestros empleados es el centro de nuestros valores. Reconocemos sus aportes. Comparten el éxito que contribuyen a crear. Ofrecemos una amplia gama de beneficios, recursos y planes de compensación competitivos diseñados para apoyarlo en cada etapa de su carrera profesional y de la vida.Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: United Kingdom: 76,800.00 GBP - 115,200.00 GBP |This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).### Quiénes somosSomos líderes en tecnología de atención médica a nivel mundial y abordamos con decisión los problemas de salud más complejos a los que se enfrenta la humanidad mediante la búsqueda y el hallazgo de soluciones.Nuestra misión (aliviar el dolor, devolver la salud y alargar la vida) une a un equipo global de más de 95 000 personas apasionadas.Somos ingenieros de corazón: ponemos en práctica ideas ambiciosas para generar soluciones reales para personas reales. Desde el laboratorio hasta la fábrica, pasando por la sala de conferencias, cada uno de nosotros experimenta, crea, construye, mejora y aporta soluciones. Contamos con el talento, las diferentes perspectivas y la ambición necesarios para desarrollar lo extraordinario.### Qué hacemosCambiamos vidas. Cada miembro del equipo, cada día, ayuda a mejorar y redefinir el modo en el que, en el mundo, se tratan las enfermedades que requieren una atención más urgente, desde enfermedades cardíacas hasta la diabetes. Nuestro liderazgo en el sector proviene de la pasión y el ingenio de nuestra gente. Eso es lo que somos. Trabajando codo a codo, utilizamos la ciencia, la medicina y un profundo conocimiento del cuerpo humano para crear tecnologías extraordinarias que pueden transformar vidas.Construimos soluciones extraordinarias como un solo equipo. Con una Filosofía Medtronic que define nuestra forma de trabajar. La velocidad y la decisión forman parte de nuestro ADN. Las diversas perspectivas inspiran nuestras respuestas audaces a cualquier desafío que se nos presente. Y obtenemos resultados de la manera correcta, avance tras avance del paciente.Usted tiene la posibilidad de diseñar esta carrera que le cambiará la vida. Al aportar sus ideas ambiciosas, su perspectiva única y sus contribuciones, podrá...* Construir un futuro mejor, amplificando su impacto en las causas que les importan a usted y al mundo* Desarrollaruna carrera que refleje su pasión y habilidades* Conectarsea una cultura dinámica e inclusiva que acepta el desafío del aprendizaje permanente### En qué nos diferenciamosEstos compromisos distinguen a nuestro equipo del resto:Experiencias que priorizan a las personas.El respeto por las personas es el sello distintivo de nuestra humanidad. Impulsa a nuestro equipo a tener un impacto positivo incluso en una sola vida. Y eso significa que también ponemos a nuestra gente en primer lugar en Medtronic, creando una cultura de pertenencia y esforzándonos siempre por conseguirle los recursos que necesita para su desarrollo profesional.Tecnologías que transforman vidas. Independientemente de su función, usted contribuye a tecnologías que transforman vidas. Lo que construimos empodera a los pacientes para que vivan la vida según sus propios términos.Mejores resultados para nuestro mundo. Aquí, se trata de algo más que el resultado final. Nuestra misión de mejorar el bienestar humano nos impulsa. Promovemos la atención médica, la sociedad y la equidad con cada diseño, dentro y fuera de nuestras instalaciones.Atención basada en el conocimiento. Nuevos puntos de vista. Inteligencia artificial, datos y automatización de vanguardia. Está dando forma al futuro de la tecnología de atención médica y definiendo la próxima generación de avances en la atención.Es la política de Medtronic proporcionar igualdad de oportunidades de empleo (EEO, por sus siglas en inglés) para todas las personas, independientemente de su edad, color, origen nacional, estado de ciudadanía, discapacidad física o mental, raza, religión, credo, género, sexo, orientación sexual, identidad y/o expresión de género, información genética, estado civil, estado en relación a la asistencia pública, estado como veterano o cualquier otra característica protegida por las leyes federales, estatales o locales. Además, Medtronic proporcionará asistencia especial razonable para los individuos calificados con alguna discapacidad.Para los representantes de ventas y otros empleados de campo orientados al paciente, ir a un entorno de atención médica se considera una función esencial del trabajo y esperamos que nuestros empleados cumplan con todos los requisitos de acreditación en los hospitales o clínicas que apoyan.Este empleador participa en el programa federal E-Verify para confirmar la identidad y la autorización de empleo de todos los empleados recién contratados. Para obtener más información sobre el programa E-Verify, haga clic aquí (employees). #J-18808-Ljbffr

About the Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen). At ScotCen, we believe that social research has the power to make life better. As an independent, not-for-profit organisation, we focus our time and energy on meeting our clients' needs and delivering social research that works for society.

Our members come from a variety of backgrounds including administration, management, social care, sales, HR, customer service, tech, marketing, advertising, driving, security, data entry, council, farm, marketing, finance, retail, recruitment and NHS workers. So whether you're an admin, PA, credit c

At NatCen, we believe social research has the power to make life better. About the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen). NatCen is Britain’s largest independent social research organisation.

Care Assistant - Care Home - Lasswade.As a Care Assistant at Barchester, you'll play a vital role in helping our residents enjoy each day to the fullest.Providing both practical support and meaningful companionship, you'll make a genuine difference to the lives of the people you care for.Support res

At NatCen, we believe social research has the power to make life better. As a Field Interviewer, you will visit people in your local area and carry out in-home research interviews on issues that matter. A key part of the role is explaining why the research matters, putting people at ease and helping

Trinity House Care Home is a purpose built 55 bed care home located in Edinburgh, providing Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care.The home offers a high quality, boutique style environment where team members deliver person centred care in a comfortable and well supported setting.Contracted

You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant.

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SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is desirable or willingness to work towards.

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Would you like to join Europe's leading premium health and wellness group?.Our team members are the ambassadors of our business and the heart of what we do.We are on the look out for a passionate Receptionist to join our team!.As a Receptionist, you will welcome our members and provide a premium exp

Acting as a key point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon, and concerns or complaints are escalated.

Earn from paid tasks, market research, paid surveys and paid emails. So whether you're an admin, PA, credit controller, receptionist, support worker, carer, teacher, nurse, barista, cleaner, delivery driver, estate agent, advisor, chef, manager, store assistant, executive, social worker, supermarket

Acting as a key point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon, and concerns or complaints are escalated.

Earn from paid emails, paid surveys, data entry, market research and more. Our members come from a variety of backgrounds including administration, management, social care, sales, HR, customer service, tech, marketing, advertising, driving, security, data entry, council, farm, marketing, finance, re

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve.You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too.It's a chance to bring your dedicatio

Market research companies that partner with us will use questionnaires to identify and target certain types of consumers, to ensure that the right participants are engaged and to achieve the representative sample needed. There are times when the product being tested may be discussed in a private cha

As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve.You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too.It's a chance to bring your dedi

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You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant.

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