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Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis combines the expertise of AKKA and Modis, with over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today’s rapidly evolving markets. Scope: Akkodis is launching a new technical delivery team to drive a UK national program in collaboration with key partners, designed to transform and future-proof the central government’s workforce. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships, and a comprehensive SaaS-based platform, this program will create an advanced, candidate-centric experience tailored to meet tomorrow’s public sector skill demands. This high-impact initiative offers a unique opportunity to join a team dedicated to building a scalable, data-driven recruitment ecosystem. Through redesigning, building, and rolling out a sophisticated Big Data system, our diverse roles span across architecture, project management, data analytics, development, and technical support, giving you the chance to shape a dynamic, next-gen digital infrastructure. You’ll be integral to our mission of crafting a seamless, powerful platform that empowers the public sector with the talent to navigate an evolving digital landscape. Role: As part of this mission, the Data Engineer role focuses on the planning, execution, and management of data migration projects. Data Engineer are responsible for transferring data from legacy systems to new platforms, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and adherence to data integrity standards. Analyse existing data structures and understand business requirements for data migration. Design and implement robust data migration strategies. Develop scripts and processes to automate data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes. Work closely with stakeholders, including business users and IT teams, to ensure data requirements are met, and migrations proceed without disruption to business operations. Responsibilities: • Plan, coordinate, and execute data migration projects within set timelines., • Design and build ETL solutions, ensuring data quality and integrity throughout the migration process., • Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues promptly to minimise disruption., • Collaborate with various teams to align migration processes with organisational goals and regulatory standards., • Proficiency in AWS ETL technologies, including Glue, Data Sync, DMS, Step Functions, Redshift, DynamoDB, Athena, Lambda, RDS, EC2 and S3 Datalake, CloudWatch for building and optimizing ETL pipelines and data migration workflows., • Working knowledge of Azure data engineering tools, including ADF (Azure Data Factory), Azure DB, Azure Synapse, Azure Data lake and Azure Monitor providing added flexibility for diverse migration and integration projects., • Prior experience with tools such as MuleSoft, Boomi, Informatica, Talend, SSIS, or custom scripting languages (Python, PySpark, SQL) for data extraction and transformation., • Prior experience with Data warehousing and Data modelling (Star Schema or Snowflake Schema)., • Skilled in security frameworks such as GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, NIST, SOX, and PII, with expertise in IAM, KMS, and RBAC implementation., • Cloud automation and orchestration tools like Terraform and Airflow., • Strong analytical skills to assess data quality, identify inconsistencies, and troubleshoot data migration issues., • Understanding of database management systems (SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL and NoSQL) and SQL query optimisation., • Ability to plan and execute data migration projects, manage timelines, and coordinate with stakeholders., • Precision in handling large volumes of data and ensuring accuracy during migration processes., • Effective communication skills to convey technical concepts and updates to diverse audiences, including non-technical stakeholders., • Cloud certifications like AWS and Azure are preferred. Required Experience: • Proven experience in data migration, data management, or ETL development., • Experience working with ETL tools and database management systems., • Familiarity with data integrity and compliance standards relevant to data migration. Required education Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.

About us: REMOTE TECH is a growing company; with ambitions to expand the use of IoT and software solutions and dominate the market in key industries, such as the Water Treatment Companies dealing with Legionella. REMOTE TECH employs an indirect channel sales approach; working with strategic partners to service end-users in target industries. The acquisition of new strategic partners, who buy into the opportunity to transform their business through remote monitoring services, is critical to these growth ambitions. REMOTE TECH works with each strategic partner to help them to succeed; using a blend of technology and partner enablement services to help them grow a profitable business built on remote monitoring. About the role : As part of our growth, we are looking for a passionate Business Development Manager to join our team. The key responsibilities will be: • Hunt/Prospect for new partners in the Water treatment and Facility management industries (initially, may expand to other industries), • Follow up on leads created in the marketing process for new accounts/partners., • Provide customer feedback to the product managers to ensure a quick feedback loop, • Dealing with multiple stakeholders in the decision process, at management and executive level in prospective partners. This will include Operations, Technology, Technology, Compliance and Financial executives., • Use consultative selling skills to understand the prospective partners business model. Use this understanding to co-create with the partner a business case for the use of Remote monitoring with RT, • Understand the customer’s problem and context and present tailor made solutions representing RT value proposition/partner offer to individuals and groups inside the prospect to position the value of working with RT as a partner, • Close the partnering agreement and first customer order with the partner., • Handover the partner to the Partner Account Manager, • Provide sales support to partners in the pursuit of big opportunities; those where direct “sell-with” sales activity is involved., • Coordinate RT resources to support growth. This may include roles such as PAM, operations, execs or Pre-Sales Engineering, • Maintain a good pipeline/forecast reports and qualify opportunities to focus on winnable opportunities and partners, • Develop strategic prospecting plans at least quarterly to focus activities and maintain this monthly. Required Skills & Qualifications: • At least 5 years experience in a channel orientated Business Development role, delivering successful growth from the acquisition of new channel partners., • Proven record of acquiring strategic partners for a technology solution company using a strategic business-case-led approach., • Experienced in showing how software/technology/IoT solutions can be used by channel partners to transform their operational service models., • An awareness of the business model for water treatment companies is desirable, but not essential., • A degree, or further education, is desirable but not essential., • Prospecting - willing and able to hunt for new partners aligned with the target customer profile. Able to build prospecting campaigns that use social, phone, email and face to face communication to identify and engage new partners., • Confident selling to executives - able to engage successfully with senior executives in prospects across multiple functions. Confident in building senior relationships in line with the partners buying process., • Consultative seller - curious. Able to use great questions to understand the business value of remote monitoring in a partner and their business model. Understands, and adapts to, complex buying processes in channel partners., • Commercial acumen - comfortable talking about financial aspects of a business case in the context of partnering., • Sell value - able to sell the RT value proposition to target roles in each prospective partner; sharing how remote monitoring can transform their business., • Presenting value - able to present clearly and confidently, to individuals and groups, a vision for the future operating model for their company., • Team player - works collaboratively with RT colleagues, • Customer success-focused - Prioritise the mutual success of RT, partner and end customer as a foundation for growth., • Planning - builds and delivers prospecting plans., • Growth mindset - a professional seller who is committed to CPD in sales and open to coaching and learning as part of the RT team. What We Offer: We believe in rewarding our people for their contribution and commitment. In return for your skills and enthusiasm, we offer: • Competitive salary + OTE (On-Target Earnings)., • 29 days of annual leave per year., • Birthday Leave – A fully paid day off to celebrate your birthday., • Flexible working arrangements., • Annual Leave Purchase Scheme – Option to buy up to 10 additional days of annual leave per year., • Employee Assistance Programme – Access to confidential wellbeing and support services., • Weekly Company Events – Team-building and social activities., • Free On-Site Parking., • Supportive and inclusive work environment where your ideas are valued and encouraged. How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to submit their CVs and a brief statement explaining why they are a great fit for the role. Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that embraces and celebrates differences. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We take data protection seriously; any personal information you provide will be processed securely and safely and we will never provide your personal information to a third party. A copy of our Job Application Privacy Policy is available on request.

Commercial Contracts Manager – Permanent We are partnering with a leading high-technology organisation to recruit a Commercial Contracts Manager. This is a critical role within the business, offering the opportunity to contribute directly to strategic objectives and make a tangible impact. Key Responsibilities • Lead the negotiation of commercial contracts, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives and full contractual compliance., • Manage the complete Route to Contract, including the bidding process, proposal generation, and contract negotiations, while maintaining business viability., • Oversee contract delivery, including amendments, reviewing deliverables, and agreeing acceptance criteria., • Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle, including amendments, renewals, and closeout processes., • Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, including ITAR, EAR, FAR/DFARS., • Identify and mitigate contract-related risks in collaboration with cross-functional teams., • Serve as the primary point of contact for contractual matters, liaising with internal stakeholders and external partners., • Provide regular reporting to senior management on contract status, risks, and significant issues., • Manage and resolve contract disputes in collaboration with legal and other departments. Candidate Requirements • Proven commercial experience within a defence or high-technology environment., • Demonstrated ability to draft, negotiate, and agree contracts and agreements., • Strong attention to detail and analytical skills., • Ability to manage multiple contracts in a fast-paced environment., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective cross-functional collaboration., • Familiarity with MoD contracting structures, including DEFCONs and QDCs, is preferred. Location and Working Pattern This role is based in Stevenage. Security and Nationality Requirements Due to the nature of work at the client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold or are eligible for Government Security Clearance. This is a permanent role. Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high-technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are free to resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.

Scope Akkodis is establishing a pioneering IT & Digital Centre of Excellence (CoE), designed to drive transformative technology programmes across the UK. This dynamic new team will play a key role in delivering large-scale digital, cloud, software, and infrastructure projects, supporting both public and private sector clients. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, strategic partnerships, and innovative SaaS-based solutions, the CoE will enhance digital capabilities, future-proof workforces, and enable data-driven decision-making. Joining our CoE presents a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of major national initiatives, working within a high-impact, collaborative environment. Our diverse roles span architecture, project management, data analytics, software development, and technical support—empowering professionals to shape scalable, next-generation digital ecosystems. Whether delivering sophisticated Big Data platforms, cloud solutions, or advanced infrastructure, our teams will drive innovation and digital excellence across multiple programmes. Role Overview The Enterprise Platform Lead is accountable for leading and developing the organisation’s enterprise low-code and SaaS engineering capability, bringing together specialist platform engineering resources across technologies including Pega, Salesforce, SAP, and enterprise integration tooling (e.g. MuleSoft, Boomi and equivalent platforms). This is a senior leadership role responsible for departmental leadership, engineering standards, capability development, and line management of specialist low-code platform engineers and integration specialists. Engineers within the department will typically be matrix-managed for day-to-day delivery, working within project teams under delivery and solution leadership, while remaining aligned to departmental standards, development pathways, and governance. The role will work closely with Solution Architects, delivery teams, Cloud Engineering, Data, QA, and stakeholders to ensure consistent quality, supportability, and long-term maintainability across enterprise platforms and integrations, including cloud-based low-code SaaS applications delivered in cloud-hosted environments. The role is expected to operate in a cloud-agnostic manner, supporting platforms deployed across different cloud technologies depending on client and programme requirements. Responsibilities • Lead the Enterprise Platform department, including low-code platform engineers and integration specialists (e.g. Pega System Architects, Salesforce platform engineers, Epic platform engineers, MuleSoft/Boomi specialists)., • Provide direct line management, including performance reviews, coaching, development planning, and ongoing career development support., • Build a strong engineering culture across the department, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, continuous improvement, and consistent ways of working., • Define, own, and enforce engineering and solution design standards across enterprise platforms and integrations, including governance, documentation standards, release controls, reuse patterns, and integration design guidelines., • Provide technical leadership and design assurance across discovery and delivery, supporting Solution Architects and project teams with best practice guidance and consistency across implementations., • Lead integration governance and assurance, including API/interface design principles, endpoint catalogues, documentation expectations, and cross-system dependency management., • Oversee platform and integration workflow configuration standards and change control expectations, ensuring changes are controlled, traceable, and aligned to agreed governance processes., • Manage capability planning across multiple projects, ensuring appropriate resourcing, skills coverage, onboarding, and identification of skills gaps and training needs., • Collaborate closely with Solution Architects, Cloud Engineers, Data, QA, business analysts, and stakeholders to support delivery planning, manage risks and dependencies, and resolve cross-team issues., • Support transition to the Tech Ops team by ensuring appropriate support documentation, ownership clarity, and effective handover into service. Required Experience • Significant experience leading enterprise low-code and platform-based teams, including exposure to platforms such as Pega, Salesforce and/or SAP., • Experience supporting cloud-based low-code SaaS applications and platform services deployed in cloud-hosted environments., • Strong experience overseeing enterprise integrations using technologies such as MuleSoft, Boomi, or equivalent iPaaS / middleware platforms., • Proven experience setting and governing engineering standards across platform and integration teams, including design assurance and technical governance., • Demonstrable line management experience, including performance management, coaching, and capability development for technical specialists., • Experience operating within regulated, high-assurance, or business-critical environments where quality, governance, and auditability are required., • Experience working within Agile delivery environments using Jira and modern delivery practices., • Experience working in a cloud-agnostic delivery context, supporting different cloud technologies depending on programme needs. Required Skills • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence both technical and non-technical audiences., • Strong understanding of enterprise platform delivery and integration principles, including API-led approaches, event-driven patterns, and workflow-based solutions., • Awareness of cloud delivery models for SaaS and low-code platforms, including environment governance, access control, and operational support considerations., • Ability to define and enforce clear documentation and governance standards, including interface specifications, endpoint catalogues, and operational handover packs., • Strong awareness of security principles and secure-by-design practices within platform and integration delivery., • Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands across multiple projects and teams., • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making capability, with the ability to balance delivery needs with quality and long-term maintainability., • Strong communication skills, including the ability to lead technical discussions and establish clear direction across technical teams. 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Senior Business Analyst (Business Change) About the Role We have a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Senior Business Analyst to join our Business Change team here at LV= The role will be based out of our Hitchin office on a hybrid working pattern with occasional travel to other LV= sites. You’ll collaborate with senior stakeholders to gather requirements for complex initiatives to support business change, influence strategic decisions and ensure continuous improvement. Join us to shape business success through expert analysis and innovative solutions. Key Responsibilities •Investigate and define business requirements, supporting impact assessments and recommending solutions aligned with company strategy. •Plan and document analysis approaches, apply or develop standards and techniques to add value in requirements definition. •Facilitate workshops and gain formal agreement from diverse stakeholders on scope and requirements. •Map ‘as-is’ and ‘to-be’ processes to support organisational and system change. •Demonstrate creativity and innovation in the identification of project recommendations and provide quality solutions for stakeholders to consider based on cost, quality and time. •Define or provide active input into metrics to measure business benefits. •Appreciate the wider field of information systems, and how this relates to the company’s overall target operating model. •Collaborate with senior stakeholders and third-party suppliers to identify effective solutions, define project scope and priorities, and secure agreement on requirements aligned with business strategy. •Manage scope changes, assess impacts (including migrations and external factors), and communicate effectively to stakeholders. •Provide leadership and support to junior members of the team. •Ensure quality and consistency through peer reviews and adherence to Change Management processes. •Collaborate on initiatives to improve standards, methods and tools across the wider team. About You Desirable: •Previous experience of working in the insurance/financial services, ideally in relation to wealth management platforms. Essential: •Demonstrable experience of successful involvement in a range of complex projects across different business functions •Proven BA expertise across multiple projects and methodologies, applying best practices to deliver value across diverse business domains •Experience of RAID management, reporting and logging requirements •Skilled in facilitating workshops and meetings, with effective stakeholder management at all levels •Excellent communication and influencing abilities to drive alignment and resolve issues •Commercially aware with experience managing internal and external delivery partners •Logical and creative thinking skills to help solve business change challenges effectively using own initiative •Good analytical and problem-solving skills within a business change environment •Thorough and organised approach to work and analysis activities in line with business priorities Rewards & Benefits This role is a Band C in the LV= Structure. At LV= Life and Pensions, you’ll go above and beyond to do the right thing for our customers. We’ll reward your hard work with an attractive, competitive salary and benefits package, which includes: •30 days holiday. •The opportunity to buy or sell up to five days of holiday. •An annual bonus scheme based on company and personal performance. •Flexible benefits, including a cycle to work scheme, personal accident insurance, critical illness cover, private medical insurance, and dental insurance. •Competitive pension scheme - LV= Life and Pensions will double-match the amount you pay, up to 14% (subject to National Minimum Wage requirements). •Group Life Assurance of four times your basic pay to your dependents (you’ll have the option to increase this to 8 x cover). •Group Income Protection, if you enrol into the pension scheme and reach 5 years of service. •Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) service for support when you need it. •Virtual GP service. •Shared parental leave. •Up to 20% discount on our life products for you and your immediate family. Please note all salary sacrifice benefits are subject to National Minimum Wage requirements i.e. you are unable to select any benefits that would reduce your base pay below the minimum wage threshold. Please note that we are unable to offer Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship for this role. Therefore, you must ensure that you are eligible to work in the UK without our sponsorship for your application to be considered. We’re proud of our inclusive culture at LV= and, as an equal-opportunity employer, we continually work to remove unconscious bias from our recruitment process. We value our colleagues for what they bring to our team regardless of any protected status or characteristics they may have. Talk to us about flexible working as part of your application; if it’s right for you, our members and customers, and our business, then we’ll do everything we can to make it happen.

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. The Luton Engineering & Technology team is focused on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems, transparencies and coatings, and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications. We are looking for a Design Engineer to join our Ice protection systems team to support site sustainment design engineering enquiries and provide general department support as needed. As a Design Engineer you will be responsible for creating and maintaining product definition and ensuring ongoing product performance against requirements. Working across the product lifecycle you will be involved in: Product sustaining activities including Material Review Board (MRB), Customer concession management, manufacturing problem solving, Engineering change management and in service technical support to our customers as a part of an Integrated Programme Team. Continuous improvement of products, processes, tools and design handbooks to ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance to evolving customer, regulatory, and airworthiness requirements. New product development activities including requirements management, geometric design, materials selection, tooling, manufacturing process development and assembly methods, specifications, product verification, qualification and certification testing. As a Design Engineer within the Engineering and Technology Department you will also have the opportunity to contribute to high-impact research and development projects within your field of expertise.You will have a track record of delivering high quality technical work, and be comfortable within a project environment. You will have good written and oral communication skills, and be confident working with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders, including non-technical colleagues. Core operational hours at our Luton site are 07:3016:30, Monday to Thursday, and 07:3012:30 on Friday. The role also requires flexibility to undertake occasional travel to meet business needs; however, such travel will be infrequent. Job Responsibilities Develop design solutions compliant to cost and manufacturing requirements using appropriate techniques for design such as Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) and design to cost. Create and maintain detailed design definition (drawings / specifications) including interfaces, dimensions, materials, parts, manufacturing process requirements, assemblies, and tolerances needed to ensure product functional design requirements are met, knowledge of tolerance analysis would be advantageous. Deliver assigned project deliverables including drawings, documents, reports and specifications according to the relevant procedures. Identify test methods and/or alternate means of compliance (analysis/similarity) as required to demonstrate design solution complies with requirements. Understand the qualification process of products and prepare compliance documentation to internal, customer, and regulatory requirements where applicable. Represent Design Engineering function in Material Review Board (MRB) and Integrated Program Teams (IPT) Identify and work to resolve product non-compliances with requirements and/or technical drawing, specifications, or standards. You will seek to understand the strategic direction of the product group. You will ensure EHS policy and process adherence for your activities, and you will contribute to a proactive EHS culture in the wider team. You will contribute to the development of GKN as a 'Great Place to Work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: Hold an accredited relevant Engineering qualification at Bachelor level or equivalent experience Experience of creating models and drawings using CAD software Experience of Configuration Control & Change Management and use of PLM systems Logical and methodical approach to task planning and be able to demonstrate an evidence-based approach to decision making and problem solving. Good interpersonal and communication skills, able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team to meet objectives. Good oral and written communication skills, being able to create clear, concise and accurate technical content. Working knowledge of MS Office suite. Desirable: Experience of using CATIA V5 software An awareness of Aerospace certification requirements. Previous experience in Aerospace sector Experience of using SAP Experience of using Windchill PLM Awareness of other functions such as Operations, Production, and Supplier Management We are looking for people who want to make a difference, talented members with the skills and passions to become the best of the future in what they do. As Design Engineer you will be naturally curious, and show a strong interest in aviation and aerospace engineering technology. You will be a strong self-starter, able to execute tasks according to plan. Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount 50% off local travel card Free airport Dart Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology. ? ? TPBN1_UKTJ

Company description: Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities. GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, were inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. Were proud to play a part in protecting the worlds democracies. And were committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees globally, across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the worlds aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career. Job description: Job Summary Its great to know youre making a difference to the future of aviation! Whatever part you play youll be helping us deliver operational excellence to our customers. Based at our Luton manufacturing plant youll do just that. Established in 1993, GKN Aerospace in Luton is a world leader in commercial and military ice protection systems and transparencies. Offering a full range of capabilities; design, analysis, testing, certification and manufacture of electro-thermal ice protection, military fast jet canopies and flight deck windows to over 20 programmes including: Boeing 787, Dreamliner, Airbus A320, AgustaWestland, AW101, Eurofighter Typhoon and Lockheed, Martin F-22 Raptor. Our customers include Boeing, Airbus, Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopters, Textron, BAE Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Leonardo. Our Luton site is home to 370+ employees and onsite facilities including onsite parking, food hub and vending machines. The Luton team is focussed on developing product and manufacturing process technology related to aircraft ice protection systems and specialist structures for both civil and defence applications. The areas of activity cover but is not limited to: Electro-thermal systems and Electro-mechanical systems, Specialist materials and coating systems, Embedded and structural composites, Aircraft transparencies, Icing modelling and analysis, Sensing and data acquisition, Electrical and software control systems and digital engineering / manufacturing. We are seeking a Research Engineer to develop and mature manufacturing process technology to enable low cost, high rate and high-yield manufacturing of aircraft structures with embedded ice protection capability, with a focus on automation and digitalisation to drive innovation and manufacturing excellence. As this is a research role , we are looking for an innovative thinker, your work should push the boundaries of conventional engineering in terms of the design and integration of state-of-the-art manufacturing processes whilst appreciating aerospace certification requirements. Youll be comfortable travelling within the UK when needed, with occasional opportunities for international travel depending on programme demands. Job Responsibilities Responsible for the technical delivery of allocated project deliverables, or project work packages, ensuring the research objectives have been satisfied. Support or lead any necessary 'hands on' development test work and development trials that are required to meet your Work Package/Work Stream delivery objectives. Support or lead the design of external work packages to be carried out by third parties to meet project research objectives. Responsible for accurately capturing and recording data and results from test work and development trials. Responsible for raising and issuing high quality and detailed technical documentation. Seek to understand the strategic direction of the target products or manufacturing process technologies being developed within your project(s). Contribute to Technology Development Plans and Technology Business Cases within your project(s). Contribute to multi-year planning and internal/external funding proposals as required. Suggest and explore exploitation routes, aligned with the guidance of the Work Stream Lead. You may support project stakeholder management with internal/external customers, and you may lead management of supply chain partners in some cases. Take an active role in creating a personal development plan linked to GKN's TEF and will be responsible for delivering on agreed objectives supported by your line manager. Ensure EHS policy and process adherence for your activities, and you will contribute to a proactive EHS culture in the wider team. Contribute to the development of GKN as a 'Great Place to Work', aligned with the core principles - safe, innovative, open & honest, care & respect, and ownership. Profile description: What You'll Bring To help us make a difference, youll bring your passion and talent for what you do along with the following skills, experience, qualifications and attributes: Essential: A relevant professional qualification such as HNC/HND/ Degree in engineering (e.g. Automotive, Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical) Good working knowledge of general industrial manufacturing processes, and an interest in understanding new and emerging techniques. Good working knowledge of AS9145 APQP/PPAP requirements and tools supporting Zero Defect Manufacturing approaches. Good working knowledge of Lean manufacturing philosophies and Six Sigma / Statistical techniques for process control and problem solving. A logical and methodical approach to task planning. Good report writing and presentation skills, able to support and present at internal and external technical and project review meetings. You will be developing your own network and you will have a general awareness of key companies and key individuals who operate in the wider aerospace technology and engineering field. Desirable: A higher degree qualification such as a Masters, PhD or EngD Experience of working with and configuring PLCs (Siemens) Experience of working with and configuring SCADA systems. Proficient in operating and configuring industrial equipment, in particular ABB robotic systems including the use of Robot Studio software. As Research Engineer you should have a broad engineering knowledge and be an innovative thinker, being able to apply and combine engineering concepts from a number of disciplines including Manufacturing process selection, Industrial process control, Robotics, Digital engineering (data capture and analytics) and have an appreciation of Lean Manufacturing principles to be able to deliver cutting edge manufacturing solutions for the next generation of ice protection systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in equipment procurement, including Capex generation, equipment specification, supplier management, commissioning and buy-off. They will also bring working knowledge of AS9145 APQP/PPAPparticularly MSA, PFMEA and SPCalong with a general understanding of aerospace product certification and qualification requirements. As a Research Engineer , you will bring an adaptable approach to your work and be comfortable collaborating with colleagues across different areas of expertise to achieve project objectives. You will be naturally curious, proactively deepening your technical knowledge through study, experimentation, hypothesis testing and cross-functional collaboration.Your proactive mindset will enable you to quickly understand and adapt to new technology areas, while your strong communication skills will allow you to confidently engage with a wide range of internal stakeholders. This position requires UK National Security Vetting (UKNSV) Security clearance (SC) due to the nature and responsibilities of the work carried out. In order for us to obtain an SC you usually need to have been resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years to current date (but we do assess each case individually). Note: Some GKN programmes are subject to regulatory restrictions which may impact certain nationalities. As part of the application process you will be asked to declare when applying for this role. We offer: What We'll Offer Once youre on board youll get the following perks and benefits: Competitive salary dependent on experience Industry Leading Pension Scheme = well match your contributions up to 8% on a 1 : 1.5 basis Life Assurance 8 x salary 185 hours holiday + bank holidays Income protection Shopping discounts Cycle To Work Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Virtual GP Clinic for you and immediate family Free onsite parking Local gym discount Free airport parking Discount with local nursery and preschool childcare setting Enhanced family friendly leave A collaborative, dynamic working environment As well as a competitive package well offer you a world of opportunity. We want to see your career fly! Well support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities. Thats the beauty of being part of a global business, once youre on board you never know where you career journey may take you! Join us and keep the world moving click on the link below to apply A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles weve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. Its a culture that won us The Best Workplace Culture Award. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work. Were also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know. TPBN1_UKTJ

Specifically, the successful candidate will be able to teach most or all of the following modules from our BA Communication, PR and Advertising and our MA Fashion Marketing and Strategic Communications, MA Public Relations and Strategic Communications and MA Marketing Communications degrees:. The De

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