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Leading Utility SurveyorLocation: Oxford, Oxfordshire Salary: £45,000 £50,000 per annum Benefits: Field work/ working awaysupplements, company credit card for expenses, daily allowance, and access to industry-leading datasets. Overtime for nights Type: Full-Time, Permanent. Are you a technical leader ready to transition into a strategic client-management and mentorship role? We are representing a... ZIPC1_UKTJ

Framework Account Manager With a competitive salary, and an attractive bonus scheme that is uncapped, company car or car allowance, brilliant reward and recognition scheme, excellent career development and much more! Covering Bristol – London – Remote working We’re looking for an ambitious and driven Framework Account Manager to join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving the growth of our KFF business by developing and expanding a portfolio of Framework Accounts, proactively identifying and securing new Framework Partners, and building strong Head Office relationships that deliver long-term, profitable growth through strategic collaboration. What you’ll be doing; • Manage the Framework Portfolio in kff ensuring maximization of profit and long-term growth in this highly competitive sector., • Maximize business for kff through existing and new framework development, using intelligent and efficient account & pipeline development, maintenance & conversion skills., • Implements a business strategy which develops Framework relationships ensuring all aspects of kff share of wallet opportunities are developed and contractual agreements are in place and reviewed for extension., • Develop and strengthen Framework group contacts (commercial and operational) and communication channels that in conjunction with the kff sales team engage kff to achieve sterling and margin target., • Build strong internal relationships with and not limited to: kff sales teams, finance, operations, telesales, and other stakeholders across Sysco GB involved in the Framework sector, raising the profile and understanding of this sector within kff to drive sales and margin achievement., • Make sure all administration is up to date and acted upon including preparation of Bid/tenders and financial evaluation documents. What we are looking for; • Proven experience in foodservice sector sales., • Good knowledge and experience of successfully managing group accounts., • Understands the tender sales process and can construct a strategy of growth., • Strong time management skills and the ability to prioritize., • Can demonstrate a “self –starter” approach to their role and own development., • Confident in cold calling as well as customer care and development of customers., • Above all the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with skill, humour, tact and resilience.

Senior Project Manager- Oxford Senior Project Manager - OxfordLocation: Oxfordshire Salary: Up to £90,000 DOE + Car Allowance + Pension Specialism: Construction - Building Projects Senior Project Manager Oxford - Major Projects A well-established and highly regarded main contractor is seeking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager to join their Oxfordshire operation. This is a critical senior appointment within the business, supporting a strong pipeline of client-led, negotiated projects typically ranging from £10m to £30m.The contractor works closely with repeat clients across a range of complex building projects and places strong emphasis on early engagement, collaboration and pre-construction excellence. This role is key to maintaining those relationships and ensuring consistent delivery at a senior level. This opportunity would suit an established Senior Project Manager ready to step into a broader role, or an experienced Contracts Manager with strong pre-construction exposure. The RoleAs Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager, you will take full responsibility for the delivery of major schemes from pre-construction through to completion, acting as a senior figure within the project and regional leadership teams. Key responsibilities include: • Managing client-led, negotiated projects (£10m-£30m), • Leading pre-construction activities including design development, buildability, programming and procurement input, • Taking ownership of programme, quality, H&S and overall project performance, • Acting as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants and internal stakeholders, • Managing and supporting Project Managers, Site Teams and supply chain partners, • Working closely with commercial teams to ensure cost control and commercial success, • Contributing to work-winning, early engagement and strategic planning where required What We’re Looking For • Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager or Contracts Manager within main contracting, • Strong background delivering complex projects between £10m-£30m, • Demonstrable pre-construction and early-stage project experience, • Experience working on negotiated or repeat-client schemes, • Strong leadership, communication and client-facing skills, • Commercially aware with the confidence to operate in a senior, influential positionPackage, • Salary up to £90,000 (DOE), • Car allowance, • Pension scheme, • Performance-related benefits, • Long-term, senior role within a stable and well-respected contractor How to ApplyIf you are interested in this opportunity, please apply via the link or contact James Mitchell at Hays for a confidential discussion. # 4788691

Deputy College Accountant | £55,000-£65,000 DOE + Excellent Benefits | Oxford | Permanent Your new companyWe are partnering exclusively with one of the University of Oxford’s oldest and most distinguished colleges, in the recruitment of a Deputy College Accountant to play a key role in its finance function. This is a broad and visible position combining technical accounting, team oversight, and the opportunity to contribute to significant finance transformation projects-including the implementation of a new finance system and development of enhanced reporting tools. Working closely with the College Accountant and Finance Bursar, you will act as a trusted deputy, supporting strategic and operational financial management across the College. Your new role You will take ownership of core financial processes while helping modernise and improve how finance operates across the College. Key responsibilities include: • Deputising for the College Accountant and supporting supervision of the finance team, • Supporting month-end and year-end processes, including statutory reporting and audit preparation, • Producing high-quality management accounts with clear commentary on variances and trends, • Strengthening financial controls through balance sheet and control account reconciliations, • Supporting budgeting and cash flow forecasting processes, • Leading improvements in financial processes, including SOP development and automation, • Contributing to the implementation of a new finance system and enhanced reporting capability, • Overseeing transactional areas including accounts payable and the rent ledger, • Preparing VAT returns, including partial exemption calculations, • Maintaining key financial records including fixed assets, investments, and donationsWhat you'll need to succeed, • A professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), • Strong Technical Accounting Knowledge, including financial reporting and controls, • Experience of improving processes and ideally supporting systems implementation or automation., • Advanced Excel and confidence working with financial systems (e.g. Sage, Opera or similar), • Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders, • Well-organised, adaptable, and able to manage a varied workload, • Experience within higher education or the charity sector (including Charity SORP) would be advantageous but is not essential.What you'll get in return, • £55-65k salary DOE, • Generous pension scheme, • 30 days annual leave + bank holidays, • Free parking in City Centre Oxford, • Cycle to work, • Electric car scheme, • Private medical insurance, • Free gym access on site, • Free lunches on site when working, • Bus pass scheme, • And much moreWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV and supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4780250

Finance Business Partner - Hybrid from Abingdon - Up to £65,000 Role Overview This position sits at the heart of the Technology organisation, providing financial insight, challenge and forward-looking analysis. You’ll work with large datasets, build financial models, support business cases and help the CTIO understand the financial implications of key decisions.There is also scope to get involved in project accounting, supporting the financial governance of major Technology initiatives and helping the business maximise value from its investment. Key Responsibilities • Act as the primary finance partner to the CTIO and Technology leadership team, • Provide financial insight across a large portfolio of Tech projects (Capex & Opex), • Build financial models to support forecasting, scenario planning and business case development, • Identify cost efficiencies, operational improvements and opportunities to optimise spend, • Support project accounting activities and financial governance, • Lead monthly reporting for the Technology function, including variance analysis and commentary, • Support budgeting, forecasting and long-term strategic planning cycles, • Analyse large datasets and translate findings into clear, actionable insight, • Help drive continuous improvement across processes, reporting and financial controlsSkills & Experience, • Newly qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), • Strong stakeholder-management skills with experience influencing senior leaders, • Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability, • Ability to challenge constructively and support decision-making, • Interest in project accounting and transformation activity, • Proactive, commercially minded and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment # 4781176

A prestigious organisation in central Oxford seeks a qualified accountant to join as Financial Controller. Your new company Our client is a prestigious organisation based in central Oxford that has an ambitious development plan over the next 5 years. Your new role This newly created role will provide senior strategic financial support with particular responsibility for the strategic management of financial investments, endowments, reserves, and long-term financial resources. You will focus on ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the organisation through robust financial planning, high-quality financial modelling, effective investment and treasury oversight, strong governance, and the optimisation of assets and resources in support of the long-term strategy. You will also support financial operations and controls and take the lead on risk management and governance. In particular, you will support stakeholder engagement and communication, building and maintaining effective relationships with external investment managers, advisers, banks, and finance teams. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with significant senior-level experience in financial management, including investment and/or treasury oversight and a strong understanding of investment governance, asset allocation, and performance monitoring. You will have advanced financial modelling, forecasting, and cash flow management expertise and have had experience supporting capital investment decisions and long-term financial planning. What you'll get in return An exceptional benefits package is on offer. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4781028

Audit Manager wanted for Top 10 Oxford Firm Corporate Audit Manager Top 10 Firm - Oxford Permanent, Full-Time Our client is a major professional services firm known for doing things differently-looking ahead, driving ambitious growth, and championing positive change within the industry. They provide audit, tax, and advisory services to a wide range of organisations, empowering clients through strategic insight, curiosity, and genuine partnership. They also offer their people real opportunity, an inclusive culture, and a strong commitment to work-life balance. With over several thousand employees in the UK and a global presence in more than 100 markets, the firm is on an ambitious journey-from great to exceptional-and they’re looking for the right people to help shape the future of the business and their own careers. Role Overview Now is an exciting time to elevate your audit experience by joining a growing portfolio in Oxford. In a continually evolving market, this role requires someone who prioritises doing what is right, asks challenging questions, and delivers high-quality assurance to clients.If you are ambitious and seeking a varied and engaging audit position, this opportunity is ideal.What You’ll Be Doing Working within the Commercial Audit team-particularly with clients in the Private Capital space-you’ll enjoy exposure across a diversity of sectors. Key responsibilities include: • Making quality second nature, • You will deliver work that has a significant impact on both clients and the firm. High standards are essential., • Supporting business growth, • You’ll assist senior leaders with business development and may participate in pitches to win new work., • Owning your portfolio You will: • Lead and oversee audit teams, • Act as a key point of contact for clients, • Help define audit approaches, • Review audit work papers, • Ensure timely and accurate completion of audit files, • Being part of a collaborative team, • You’ll contribute to a dynamic audit team in Oxford, manage and develop junior colleagues, and help shape the culture of the office while working across service lines., • Taking responsibility, • You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, manage a significant audit portfolio, and build strong working relationships throughout the business., • Building your personal brand, • There will be opportunities to build visibility internally and in the marketplace, with support from leadership to continue growing your skills and career. What We’re Looking For The firm has ambitious growth targets and needs people with drive, adaptability, and curiosity. They value individuals who embrace change, ask questions, and maintain high standards. Minimum requirements: • Professional qualification (ACA, ICAS, CA, ACCA or CIPFA), • Post-qualification experience, • Experience managing a substantial portfolio of audit clientsYou’ll also bring:, • Experience auditing commercial companies, including private-equity backed businesses, large listed entities, and international groups, • The ability to solve complex technical issues, • Strong project management skills, • Experience developing high-performing teams, • Excellent relationship-building skills, • A proactive approach to taking on department-wide responsibilities, • A desire to push yourself-and the business-forwardWhy This Firm is Right for You This organisation stands out for its inclusive culture-one where people can truly flourish. They value individuality and believe the things that make you different help everyone perform at their best.Their values drive everything they do: doing what’s right, being curious, and being candid yet kind. Beyond culture, you’ll enjoy: • Tailored development programmes and coaching, • Competitive salary and benefits package, • Pension, life assurance, and private medical, • Options for additional holiday, • Health and wellbeing benefits, • Access to retail discounts, gym memberships, and financial adviceThey’re seeking people who will contribute ideas, challenge norms, and exceed expectations-people proud to do what’s right for clients, colleagues, and themselves. # 4775533

An Oxfordshire business is looking for an experienced Finance Analyst to help them better utilise their data. Job Title: Finance AnalystLocation: OxfordSalary: £40,000 to £45,000Working pattern: Hybrid (3 days in office per week) Your new company A long-standing and highly reputable Oxfordshire publishing company is looking for a Finance Analyst with experience in business intelligence, financial reporting and data analysis. The role will involve working with tools such as Excel and Power BI to support reporting, develop dashboards, improve data accessibility and contribute to process improvements, whilst working closely with finance, operations and senior leadership teams. Your new role • Producing regular financial and operational reports using Excel and Power BI, • Developing and maintaining interactive dashboards and reporting tools, • Analysing financial data to identify trends, risks, and growth opportunities, • Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes, • Automating reporting and improving data workflows and efficiency, • Maintaining accurate datasets across financial and operational systems, • Providing insight-led analysis to support senior leadership decisions, • Supporting continuous improvement of reporting processes and data quality, • Delivering ad-hoc analysis to drive commercial and operational outcomes What you'll need to succeed • Experience in finance, accounting, or a related analytical role, • Strong background in financial analysis, reporting, or data analytics, • Advanced Excel skills (including formulas and financial modelling), • Experience building Power BI dashboards (or similar BI tools), • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, • Ability to interpret complex datasets and present clear, actionable insights, • Strong organisational skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, • Confident communicating with both technical and non-technical stakeholders What you'll get in return This role offers the opportunity to work in a creative, high-impact publishing environment, with exposure to senior stakeholders and involvement in strategic decision-making. You will benefit from a varied and commercially focused position across two growing businesses, with the chance to shape reporting, insight, and data capability, all within a supportive and collaborative working culture, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4799095

A PE-backed company operating in the higher education sector is seeking a Head of FP&A. Your new company Our client is a diversified global provider in the education sector. Operating across Europe and beyond, it is part of a PE-backed international business. Your new role Reporting to the COO, you will be a highly commercial Head of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) leading forecasting, budgeting, and performance insight across the UK business. Working as a strategic business partner to senior leadership and Business Units, you will combine strong financial discipline with deep commercial and operational understanding, to inform decision-making, drive profitability, and support sustainable growth. Leading a team of four, you will take ownership of all planning, forecasting and reporting, including the annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes, and build and maintain robust driver-based models as well as deliver concise monthly performance packs with variance analysis. You will lead the organisation’s annual five-year corporate planning process, integrating financial modelling with strategic horizon scanning, market intelligence, and operational context. Business partnering is an integral part of the role supporting non-finance in managing P&Ls and in forecasting and longer-term planning for their business units. You will offer commercial and strategic analysis, partnering with Business Units and Sales/Marketing teams to assess pricing, discount strategy, and product/mix optimisation by market and agent and support contractual partner reporting and performance reviews. Controls, data and systems will also be an important part of your remit, including improving data quality and championing best-in-class FP&A tools and processes. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant with FP&A leadership, ideally in a commercial multi-site organisation. You will have analytical rigour and attention to detail and experience of financial modelling, driver-based planning, and scenario analysis. As a senior member of the team, you will be able to influence stakeholders with your proven track record of business partnering, simplifying complexity, and influencing decisions. We are looking for a team leader who can manage and develop the team and who has strong commercial acumen and excellent communication skills. What you'll get in return This is an exceptional opportunity that offers a real chance to enjoy a highly commercial role in a collaborative team. A full benefits package is on offer. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4790408

Grants & Finance Manager, Hybrid, £39,000 - £47.000 + Great Benefits Your new companyThis exciting new post has been created in response to the ongoing success in funding applications. You will be responsible for managing several large grants and the funding, including budgeting, forecasting and reporting. Your new role • Lead financial management across major research programmes, covering both pre- and post-award activity., • Ensure full compliance with University, funder and legislative requirements., • Develop and refine financial processes to improve accuracy, efficiency and best practice., • Support strategic planning through financial modelling and analysis of future funding opportunities., • Advise programme teams on financial structures, set-up and processes for future funding bids., • Prepare forecasts, budgets, reports and year-end submissions in collaboration with programme teams., • Manage financial reporting to funders and internal stakeholders., • Oversee invoicing, income tracking and financial arrangements with external partners and colleges., • Administer student funding, including stipends, hardship support and leave-related payments., • Manage day-to-day financial operations, including procurement, expenses and accounts payable/receivable via SAP Concur. What you'll need to succeed • Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience., • Extensive financial management experience within the higher education sector., • Strong ability to prepare, manage and monitor complex budgets, forecasts and financial models., • Proficiency with Oracle R12 Financials and advanced Excel skills., • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to senior stakeholders., • Strong organisational skills, able to work accurately under pressure and meet strict deadlines., • Strategic thinker with sound judgement and the ability to make well-reasoned decisions independently., • Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment., • Experience liaising with a wide range of stakeholders, including funders, industry partners and internal departments., • A proactive approach to improving financial processes and ensuring compliance with regulations., • Experience of X5 research costing tool is desirable., • Experience of SAP Concur. What you'll get in return • Annual salary ranges from £39,000 - £47,000 (based on experience)., • Offers a 38day Annual Leave, • Generous pension scheme, • Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 from home, • Travel discounts include salary sacrifice schemes for bicycles and electric cars and other discounts., • Staff can access a huge range of personal and professional development opportunities., • As part of our wellbeing offering, staff get free access to Health Assured, a confidential employee assistance programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year., • Offers free use of the companies' social, sporting, and hospitality facilities., • Discounts to the fitness centre, powerlifting room, and swimming pool., • The Childcare Services team provides guidance and support on childcare provision, and offers a range of high-quality childcare options.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4773787

Oxford College seeks a qualified accountant to join them in a broad role as College Accountant. Your new company Our client is an Oxford University college known for its open and welcoming community. The College supports a diverse and active academic environment across a wide range of disciplines, bringing together students, academic staff and professional services colleagues in support of its core academic mission. Your new role The College Accountant is the senior manager responsible for the College’s financial management and controls, including statutory and internal financial reporting; leadership and management of the finance team; compliance and risk management; and ensuring sound financial discipline, cost control and accountability across our operations. The Finance team, consisting of the College Accountant, the Financial Controller and three other colleagues, is responsible for all financial processing, reporting, analysis and support. The College relies on both philanthropic and commercial income, coupled with sound financial management, to balance its operating budget and fund its core academic activities. You will manage the effective delivery of all financial processing, controls, banking, cash flow, treasury, compliance, tax, reporting, risk management, planning, analysis and decision-support to a consistently high standard and lead the finance team in delivering the College’s core financial support activities. You will foster a culture of financial accountability and budgetary control across the organisation, support sound financial decision-making, rigour and ownership at all levels and drive improvements in the College’s financial performance, working with senior colleagues to identify opportunities to grow commercial income and margin, reduce costs, and improve the annual operating budget to release funds for strategic priorities and core charitable activities. You will also oversee the College’s insurance and the administration of its investments, equity loan capital, and joint equity housing. What you'll need to succeed The successful candidate will be a qualified accountant who is an effective senior finance manager with experience of statutory and internal financial reporting; planning and budgetary control; analysis and decision-support; and overseeing core financial processing and compliance activities. You will have a proven track record of partnering with senior managers to identify and deliver improvements in financial performance and be a positive, inquisitive and creative thinker who takes ownership of issues/opportunities and finds solutions to complex problems. Strong communication skills are essential, and you will be proficient in explaining financial concepts to non-financial managers and in presenting analysis/proposals to senior colleagues and committees. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity that offers a comprehensive and extensive benefits package including 40 days holiday, free meals when on site and a superb pension scheme. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4785097

About Oxford Professional Education Oxford Professional Education is a leading provider of professional training and globally recognised qualifications. Our courses span a range of disciplines which empower thousands of learners each year to flourish and progress in the workplace – from apprentices to global business leaders. Our delivery of exceptional educational courses and qualifications is the focus of everything we do. The commitment and passion of our people, to develop the skills and capabilities of our learners, remains at the core of our continued success. We are a diverse team of talented experts, an investor in innovative systems, entering into an exciting phase of growth. If you share our vision and seek a career where you can make an impact, then we would like to hear from you. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused and relationship-driven Business Development Manager to become the face of Oxford Professional Education within the professional training market. The successful candidate will focus exclusively on employer engagement, business development, apprenticeship promotion, and commercial qualification growth. This role would suit someone with strong knowledge of apprenticeships and employer engagement who is confident building relationships, generating opportunities, and representing the organisation at local and national events. Key Responsibilities • Promote apprenticeships and commercial professional qualifications to employers and key stakeholders, • Identify workforce development needs and secure new apprenticeship and training opportunities, • Conduct proactive business development activity including networking, lead generation and employer outreach, • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of employer and commercial opportunities, • Work collaboratively with internal teams to support business growth objectives, • Maintain accurate records of employer engagement activity, pipeline progression, and partnership opportunities using CRM systems, • Produce regular activity and pipeline reports to support performance monitoring and strategic planning, • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of apprenticeship funding, policy developments, and sector priorities Marketing & Market Development • Work closely with the marketing team to support promotional campaigns and employer engagement strategies, • Contribute to the creation and development of marketing assets, promotional materials, and employer-facing content, • Provide regular feedback and market intelligence, • Support strategic growth initiatives through market insight and employer engagement activity in both apprenticeship programmes and commercial professional qualifications Events & Networking • Represent Oxford Professional Education at local and national events, exhibitions, conferences and networking opportunities, • Promote our accredited training provision in both apprenticeships and professional qualifications, • Build strong relationships with employers, professional bodies, and industry stakeholders, • Support the continued growth and visibility of the organisation Skills & Experience Required • Essential experience and strong working knowledge of apprenticeships, apprenticeship funding, and employer engagement within the UK education and training sector, • Self-motivated, target-driven and commercially aware, • Proven experience in business development, employer engagement, • Experience developing employer partnerships and generating new business opportunities, • Experience using CRM systems to manage employer engagement activity and sales pipelines, • Excellent networking and relationship-building skills, • Experience working collaboratively with marketing teams and contributing to campaigns and promotional activity, • Strong communication and presentation skills, • Professional and confident manner with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels Personal Attributes • Professional, enthusiastic and highly motivated, • Excellent interpersonal skills, • Organised and proactive approach to work, • Positive ambassadorial presence, • Passionate about business growth and relationship management, • Commercially aware with the ability to identify market opportunities, • Committed to delivering high standards of professionalism and service What we offer • Competitive salary and incentives, • Flexible/hybrid working options, • Professional development opportunities, • Supportive and collaborative team culture, • Generous holiday allowance and benefits package If you’re excited by the opportunity to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.

Job Description – Lead Generation & Market Intelligence Lead Team: Public Sector Sales Reporting to: Public Sector Sales Director Location: Eynsham, Oxford (OX29 4TT) – Hybrid - office 4 days a week, WFH 1 day a week. Company Overview European Electronique is a leading UK systems integrator with over 30 years’ experience delivering secure technology platforms across Hybrid IT, Cyber Security, and Networking Infrastructure. We are a trusted partner to public sector organisations and educational institutions, recognised for our technical expertise, customer focus, and long‑term relationships. Role Overview We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Lead Generation & Market Intelligence Lead to own and develop our lead generation programme within the Public Sector Sales team. This role sits at the centre of Sales, Marketing, and Leadership, acting as the first point of contact for prospective customers and ensuring a consistent pipeline of qualified opportunities supported by data‑led market insight. You will build on established lead generation and market intelligence capabilities, with the autonomy to refine approach, improve effectiveness, and shape ongoing direction. The role is split into two core objectives: • Lead Generation & Database Management, • Market Intelligence & Opportunity Identification 1. Lead Generation & Database Management A lead generation structure is already in place, including customer prospect lists and contact databases. You will take ownership of these assets, ensuring they remain accurate, relevant, and commercially effective. You will act as the initial engagement point for prospective customers, qualifying interest and requirements before passing opportunities to the Business Development Managers for progression. Key responsibilities include: • Owning and evolving the lead generation framework in line with business growth objectives, • Developing, maintaining, and segmenting prospect and customer databases, • Acting as the first point of contact for new and existing prospects, engaging to establish interest, requirements, and next steps, • Qualifying leads and handing over sales‑ready opportunities to the Business Development Managers, • Working closely with Sales and Marketing leadership to translate agreed messaging into targeted communication activity, • Delivering campaigns and outreach activity aligned to public sector priorities, • Maintaining accurate records of engagement and qualification activity within the CRM system, • Providing regular reporting and briefings on lead volumes, quality, and campaign effectiveness 1. Market Intelligence & Opportunity Identification A market intelligence solution is already in operation and forms a core part of the role. Key responsibilities include: • Using market intelligence tools to identify emerging opportunities, trends, and target accounts, • Proactively identifying the next wave of opportunities aligned to public sector demand and strategic priorities, • Working with leadership to assess, shape, and prioritise opportunities, • Presenting actionable insight to Sales and Marketing teams, ready for communication and campaign execution, • Ensuring market insight informs account targeting, messaging, and engagement strategy Measures of Success Success in the role will be demonstrated through: • Growth in qualified lead volume and improved conversion rates, • Measurable contribution to sales pipeline creation, • Quality and readiness of opportunities passed to Business Development Managers, • Improved targeting and relevance of campaigns, • Strong alignment between market insight, messaging, and sales execution Skills & Experience Essential • Proven experience in lead generation, sales development, or commercial insight roles, • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, • Experience engaging prospects as an initial point of contact, • Experience using CRM systems and managing prospect data, • Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams, • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously Desirable • Demonstrable experience working with public sector customers in an IT or technology‑led environment, • Exposure to market intelligence tools or data‑driven opportunity identification, • Understanding of public sector procurement or buying cycles Further Information • Full‑time, permanent role (09:00–17:30, Monday–Friday), • Office‑based role at European Electronique HQ, Eynsham, Oxfordshire, • Salary range £30,000 - £35,000, • Commission - up to £5,000 based on target, • Company pension, • Health & wellbeing programme, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Life assurance, • On‑site parking, • Full RTW

About Oxford Professional Education Oxford Professional Education is a leading provider of professional training and globally recognised qualifications. Our courses span a range of disciplines which empower thousands of learners each year to flourish and progress in the workplace – from apprentices to global business leaders. Our delivery of exceptional educational courses and qualifications is the focus of everything we do. The commitment and passion of our people, to develop the skills and capabilities of our learners, remains at the core of our continued success. We are a diverse team of talented experts, an investor in innovative systems, entering into an exciting phase of growth. If you share our vision and seek a career where you can make an impact, then we would like to hear from you. The Role This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused and relationship-driven Business Development Manager to become the face of Oxford Professional Education within the professional training market. The successful candidate will focus exclusively on employer engagement, business development, apprenticeship promotion, and commercial qualification growth. This role would suit someone with strong knowledge of apprenticeships and employer engagement who is confident building relationships, generating opportunities, and representing the organisation at local and national events. Key Responsibilities • Promote apprenticeships and commercial professional qualifications to employers and key stakeholders, • Identify workforce development needs and secure new apprenticeship and training opportunities, • Conduct proactive business development activity including networking, lead generation and employer outreach, • Build and maintain a strong pipeline of employer and commercial opportunities, • Work collaboratively with internal teams to support business growth objectives, • Maintain accurate records of employer engagement activity, pipeline progression, and partnership opportunities using CRM systems, • Produce regular activity and pipeline reports to support performance monitoring and strategic planning, • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of apprenticeship funding, policy developments, and sector priorities Marketing & Market Development • Work closely with the marketing team to support promotional campaigns and employer engagement strategies, • Contribute to the creation and development of marketing assets, promotional materials, and employer-facing content, • Provide regular feedback and market intelligence, • Support strategic growth initiatives through market insight and employer engagement activity in both apprenticeship programmes and commercial professional qualifications Events & Networking • Represent Oxford Professional Education at local and national events, exhibitions, conferences and networking opportunities, • Promote our accredited training provision in both apprenticeships and professional qualifications, • Build strong relationships with employers, professional bodies, and industry stakeholders, • Support the continued growth and visibility of the organisation Skills & Experience Required • Essential experience and strong working knowledge of apprenticeships, apprenticeship funding, and employer engagement within the UK education and training sector, • Self-motivated, target-driven and commercially aware, • Proven experience in business development, employer engagement, • Experience developing employer partnerships and generating new business opportunities, • Experience using CRM systems to manage employer engagement activity and sales pipelines, • Excellent networking and relationship-building skills, • Experience working collaboratively with marketing teams and contributing to campaigns and promotional activity, • Strong communication and presentation skills, • Professional and confident manner with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels Personal Attributes • Professional, enthusiastic and highly motivated, • Excellent interpersonal skills, • Organised and proactive approach to work, • Positive ambassadorial presence, • Passionate about business growth and relationship management, • Commercially aware with the ability to identify market opportunities, • Committed to delivering high standards of professionalism and service What we offer • Competitive salary and incentives, • Flexible/hybrid working options, • Professional development opportunities, • Supportive and collaborative team culture, • Generous holiday allowance and benefits package If you’re excited by the opportunity to make an impact, we would love to hear from you.

The Job Senior Intellectual Property Solicitor - Senior Associate - Up to £100,000 + Benefits A well-established, Legal 500-ranked law firm with a thriving Corporate & Commercial team is seeking an experienced Intellectual Property Solicitor to join their Oxford office. This is a strategic growth hire – the firm is currently turning away IP work and is ready to invest in building out a dedicated IP offering. You’ll have the chance to lead and shape a new service line, working alongside respected lawyers and a strong client base. You’ll be handling a broad range of IP matters, including: • Trade mark registration, portfolio management, and enforcement, • Copyright advice, licensing, and infringement disputes, • Design rights and protection strategies, • IP commercialisation – licensing, franchising, joint ventures, and R&D agreements, • IP aspects of corporate transactions and M&A, • Domain name disputes and online brand protection, • Cease and desist actions and litigation support What’s on offer: • A platform to build and grow your own IP practice, • Collaborative environment with cross-referral opportunities from Corporate & Commercial team, • Full support from leadership to develop the service line, • Oxford location – a hub for innovation, tech, and life sciences You’ll be: • Qualified Solicitor with 7+ Years post-qualification experience in IP law (contentious and/or non-contentious), • Able to bring a client following or strong referral network, • Entrepreneurial, strategic, and ready to take ownership of a new offering Benefits Package: • 30/32 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (Senior Associate/Director Level), • Excellent bonus scheme (s), • Agile Working Policy, • Free Parking, • Death in Service, • Remote Working, • Long term absence cover for serious diseases, • Employee Assistance programme, • Employee Wellbeing, • Private Healthcare and Life Assurance Apply in the strictest of confidence online or via telephone – there is no need for a CV for an initial conversation. Contact: Thomas Brown Retained Consultant Office Number: 0203 918 1665 Mobile: 07495 117 132 Email: Thomas.brown@williamjamesrecruitment.com

With an exciting pipeline of pharmaceutical launches alongside trusted, established brands, our sales team continues to support meaningful opportunities for veterinary customers, their clients, and our business.In this role, as a field‑based Account Manager covering Berkshire, Oxford & West London, you will be the primary point of contact for Companion Animal Veterinary customers, responsible for delivering growth across our existing portfolio and supporting the launch of new products. Responsibilities: • Assessing, forecasting, developing plans and reviewing sales to achieve quarterly and annual targets, • Taking ownership and accountability for all activity within assigned accounts and territory - planning and organising time and resources effectively to meet objectives, • Uncovering customer needs, identifying opportunities and delivering recommendations for joint commitment plans with your customers, • Effectively managing internal relationships to provide the optimal level of service for your customers, • Building long-term sustainable and profitable relationships with all relevant personnel in veterinary businesses, • Adapting sales approach to meet the needs of the contact objective, customer needs and customer commitment required to the varying different types of customers in a veterinary business., • CRM: Delivering on KPIs on call cycle planning and updating and maintenance of customer records Your Profile: A strong sales background in Animal Health (desirable). We would also love to hear from you if you have sales experience in Human Health or B2B health industries. Commercial & strategic thinking • Ability to prioritise accounts appropriately based on existing sales and potential, • Can interpret sales data and turn insight into action, • Manage opportunity and risk Customer Centric Behaviours • Understands the customer’s business, ie pressures, decision drivers and pet owner behaviours, • Adapts communication style as appropriate to audience, • Confident having constructive commercial conversations, • Rapid rapport building with excellent communication, networking and interpersonal skills Ownership & Accountability • Takes ownership of territory outcomes, • Plans ahead, • Comfortable with being measured against clear KPIs Teamwork & Collaboration • Competency and confidence presenting, • Works effectively with internal teams and shares best practices, • Manage internal relationships to provide optimal service for customers, • Proficiency with Microsoft programmes

Job Title: Finance Business Partner Location: Oxfordshire (Hybrid) Salary: £90,000 plus bonus About the Client Operating within a specialist and innovative sector, this growing organisation is dedicated to delivering advanced solutions that address complex global challenges. They are a well-established business with a collaborative and high-performing environment. Their culture is built on respect, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in everything they do, encouraging employees to share ideas and continuously develop. About the Job As Finance Business Partner, you will join the FP&A function and work closely with senior leaders to provide meaningful financial insight and strategic guidance. This is a commercially focused role where you will influence decision-making, support performance improvement and ensure robust financial planning across key business areas. Duties will include: • Leading the annual budgeting process and quarterly reforecasting for designated divisions, • Delivering accurate monthly management accounts with detailed variance analysis, • Partnering with operational leaders to provide financial insight and challenge, • Supporting strategic planning through robust financial modelling and analysis, • Contributing to cross-functional initiatives to align financial and operational objectives, • Identifying and implementing enhancements to reporting processes and financial controls, • Supporting business change projects from a financial perspective About the Successful Applicant You will be a qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with proven experience in a Finance Business Partner role. Strong management accounting and analytical skills are essential, alongside the ability to influence senior stakeholders. You will be commercially minded, confident presenting financial information, and proficient in ERP systems and advanced Excel. What You Will Receive in Return You will receive a competitive salary of £85,000 plus bonus, alongside flexible hybrid working. This organisation offers genuine career progression, exposure to senior decision-makers and the opportunity to shape financial strategy. You will join a supportive, collaborative environment where professional development and continuous improvement are actively encourage.

Employment Solicitor Senior or Managing Associate Highly Ranked Team - Oxford A rare and rewarding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Employment Solicitor to join a well-established national law firm as a Senior or Managing Associate. The Firm This firm has a strong national reputation and a highly regarded employment practice recognised in leading legal directories. The team advises a broad client base including large corporates, PLCs, and fast-growing businesses across a wide range of sectors. The practice is known for providing commercially focused and pragmatic advice to senior management teams, HR professionals and boards. The team works collaboratively across multiple offices and has built a reputation for delivering practical solutions on complex workplace issues. The firm also has a strong internal culture with a focus on collaboration, diversity and professional development, and continues to invest in the growth of its employment practice. The Role You will join a busy and expanding employment team advising employer clients on a wide range of contentious and non-contentious employment matters. The role will involve managing your own caseload while also supporting partners on complex and strategic matters. The team works closely with corporate, commercial and regulatory colleagues, providing exposure to a wide range of high-quality work. Typical matters will include advising on: • Disciplinary and grievance processes, • Unfair dismissal and discrimination claims, • TUPE and business transfers, • Redundancies and restructures, • Whistleblowing issues, • Strategic employment advice to senior management and HR teams There will also be opportunities to contribute to business development initiatives and play an active role in the continued growth of the team. The Requirements • The successful candidate will be an England & Wales qualified solicitor with an entrepreneurial and collaborative spirit, gained within a recognised employment practice., • You should be confident managing employment tribunal matters and providing day-to-day advisory support to employer clients. Strong communication skills and a commercial approach to problem solving will be important., • This opportunity would suit a lawyer looking to take the next step in their career within a supportive national platform that offers high quality work and genuine progression opportunities. Lunaria Partners are advertising this Employment Solicitor role on behalf of our client. We strive to respond to all applications but due to the volume received this is not always possible. If you have not heard from us within 7 days your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Junior Account Manager – Healthcare Communications - Oxford office/Hybrid working (min 2 days a week in office) Our client is an exceptional healthcare communications agency who partners with pharmaceutical companies to build and promote key brands. They use their expertise in strategic healthcare communication to deliver engaging, insightful and impactful programmes through an innovative and problem-solving approach to their clients’ needs. This develops partnerships built on mutual trust and genuine understanding. As a Junior Account Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving our company's success by managing multiple projects of various complexity. You will work collaboratively with your account teams and support functions to ensure that all assigned projects are delivered on brief, on time, and within budget. Your efforts will directly contribute to our growth and client satisfaction. Key responsibilities include: • Provide end-to-end project management, logistics, and administrative support across multiple projects, including publications, educational materials, event coordination, travel logistics, contracts, and onsite preparation, • Develop and maintain project schedules, status reports, and project documentation, ensuring effective communication and timely updates to internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders, • Lead and coordinate project meetings and client teleconferences, delivering accurate meeting summaries and ensuring all deliverables are completed on time and within scope and budget Ideal qualifications and experience: • Degree qualified (science discipline preferred), • 18 months experience in Medical communications across publications, meetings and/or medical education, • Ability to lead elements of projects effectively, • Organised and good time management, • Good attention to detail, • Proactive and enthusiastic, • Can adapt to changing circumstances and handle unexpected challenges, • Competent in MS Office including Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint and Word, • Excellent written and spoken communication skills While earning a competitive salary you’ll enjoy a flexible working pattern (including early/late starts and the opportunity to work from home), a fun and friendly working environment, 24 days annual leave (plus additional days at Christmas), generous pension contributions, childcare voucher scheme and a wellbeing support package. Please apply online or contact CHASE for further information on 0131 553 6644. Ref: 20539

Potensis Selection is pleased to partner with one of the UK’s leading Housebuilders who are looking to appoint a Finance Director to help drive forward their exciting grown plans in the coming years. The business has an excellent pipeline of high value projects and is continuing to purchase new sites. The Finance Director will be responsible for leading all aspects of financial operations and work as a key member of the executive team. Responsibilities will include: • Work as a full part of the senior leadership team to ensure the strategic growth plans of the business are delivered., • Deliver robust financial controls and improve performance whilst mitigating risk., • Supervise all financial operations, encompassing accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management., • Ownership of the budgets and monthly forecasts for the business ensuring that they are accurate and well managed., • Contribution to improvement or introduction of management information systems., • Partnering the MD and Board with all strategic and commercial decision making., • Use the insights generated during work to push for increased efficiency, rationalisation and the optimal use of resources., • Review, challenge and support proposed land acquisitions, ensuring that all potential financial considerations and opportunities are accounted for., • Responsible for all aspects of cash management within the region, including accurate reporting on cash inflows and outflows on a weekly basis and ensuring that risks are identified and reported as required., • Management compliance and overall responsibility for all taxes relating to the Division including VAT, CIS and corporation tax., • Attend Board meetings to advise on financial and commercial issues., • Ensure that the team is aware of its progress towards achieving the businesses financial targets and provide practical solutions as to how these could be advanced., • Help to manage external banking relationships, • Drive employee engagement through a collaborative and empowering leadership approach., • Develop high performing teams by ensuring the recruitment, development and retention of high potential people occurs across the finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for a Finance Director with experience of working in the property sector who is able to adopt a hands on approach whilst maintaining a strategic outlook. For further details, please apply today. All conversations held in strictest confidence.

This Marketing Manager / Growth Marketer role is a rare chance to take an already strong product, a steady flow of inbound interest, and a premium market position, and turn that into scalable, strategic growth. You’ll join a 20 person, deeply technical AI business undergoing rapid evolution following its acquisition by a globally renowned consumer tech brand, and play a major part in shaping how they grow next. We are particularly keen to speak to candidates who have degrees or experience working for companies within STEM sectors such as Science (Biomedical, Chemistry, Physics), Technology (Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering), Engineering or Mathematics. What you’ll be doing As Marketing Manager / Growth Marketer, this role translates highly technical AI capabilities into clear, compelling value propositions that resonate across multiple industries. Responsibility spans the full delivery of the marketing plan end to end, including demand generation, nurturing, and retention, while partnering closely with the COO and collaborating across engineering, sales, product, and design teams. The position focuses on refining positioning, messaging, and storytelling to meet the needs of sectors such as financial services, manufacturing, and autonomous vehicles. Activities include building, optimising, and managing campaigns using HubSpot, enhancing nurture workflows, strengthening top-of-funnel quality, and improving conversion of high-value leads. A key aspect of the role involves identifying and unlocking new markets, with the US representing a significant growth opportunity. This hands-on position covers the creation of insight-led content, shaping digital strategy, supporting events, and increasing brand authority through targeted awareness initiatives, all within a fast-paced environment where contributions have immediate impact. Over the longer term, the role contributes to shaping the structure of a future team and plays a central part in defining marketing as the company scales. What experience you’ll need to apply • Demonstrable experience as a hands-on Marketing Manager / Growth Marketer in a technical or software-based environment., • Ability to translate complex, highly technical concepts into clear business value demonstrated by working in a STEM related sector., • Experience running end to end demand generation campaigns., • Proficiency with HubSpot or similar marketing automation platforms., • Comfortable working at pace in a small, high-performance company., • Strong analytical mindset with a growth hacker style approach to optimisation., • Experience creating content for varied sectors (FS, manufacturing, engineering, etc.)., • A degree or qualification in STEM, humanities or similar, or equivalent experience showing you can grasp technical concepts quickly. What you’ll get in return for your experience As Marketing Manager / Growth Marketer, you’ll join a collaborative, ambitious team working with world-leading AI technology. You’ll have the autonomy to shape marketing foundations while still benefiting from strong leadership and clear direction. The salary on offer is £50-60k, plus a competitive benefits package. You’ll work onsite at least three days per week, with flexibility beyond that, and you’ll also benefit from professional development support, including additional HubSpot training. What’s next? If you’re an experienced Marketing Manager / Growth Marketer please get in touch with Ania for more info.

Salary £40K - £60K per annum (plus discretionary bonus) - hybrid working - Oxford HQ (Dog friendly office) Are you a technically curious, customer-facing problem solver who enjoys working across APIs, integrations and complex SaaS solutions whilst helping customers solve real business challenges? CN Sales Recruitment are working exclusively with a highly respected and growing regulatory technology software business with approximately 90 staff and an established global customer base operating across financial services, government and regulated enterprise markets. Our client is looking to appoint a Sales Engineer to support continued growth, increasing customer demand and a growing pipeline of technically complex opportunities across Europe and international markets. This is a fantastic opportunity for somebody looking to combine technical expertise, customer engagement and commercial exposure within a collaborative and highly specialised software business. The role will involve leading technical discovery conversations, supporting customer workshops, delivering tailored demonstrations and helping customers understand how complex data and reporting solutions integrate into their environments. You will work closely with Sales, Product and Delivery teams to shape technical solutions, support RFP and tender responses and guide customers through evaluation and decision-making processes. Customers range from financial institutions and enterprise organisations through to regulators, compliance-driven businesses and strategic technology partners operating within highly regulated industries. This is a highly consultative role where your ability to simplify technical concepts, build credibility and solve customer challenges will directly contribute to winning new business and long-term customer success. The successful candidate could already be working within Sales Engineering, Solutions Consulting or Pre-Sales, although we are equally interested in individuals from technical support, implementation, integration engineering or professional services backgrounds looking to step into a more commercially focused role. You should have experience working within a B2B software or technology environment and feel comfortable discussing APIs, SaaS platforms, integrations, workflows and customer technical requirements. Strong communication skills, curiosity, initiative and the ability to engage confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders are all essential for success within the position. Previous exposure to financial services, regulatory technology, structured data, XML, JSON or cloud-native environments would be beneficial, although domain experience is not considered essential for somebody with the right technical aptitude and customer-facing mindset. Our client offers the collaborative culture and visibility of a smaller software business combined with technically complex projects and exposure to enterprise-level customers and technologies. Employees are encouraged to take ownership, contribute ideas, improve processes and develop broad technical and commercial expertise whilst working closely with experienced leadership, product and engineering teams. The role offers hybrid working, a strong benefits package, bonus potential, flexible working practices and genuine long-term career progression within a growing and highly specialised technology company. To find out more, apply now.

Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer Operational Assets - Oxford About us Hoare Lea is a human-centric and planet-conscious engineering consultancy. We offer intelligent and sustainable solutions to complex design challenges for the built environment throughout the UK and further afield. We provide a wide range of engineering and consultancy services, including acoustics, air quality, building services (MEP), fire, lighting, security and sustainability to name but a few. Together, our highly skilled teams use technical expertise and problem-solving skills to bring buildings to life. We ensure that whatever the building, its design is outstanding, and its operations meet the needs of the communities it serves. We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave. Whatever your ambitions or circumstances, our aim is to enable everyone to develop their knowledge, give their best, and enjoy what they do. About the role We have a brand-new opportunity for a Principal or Associate Electrical Engineer to join our Operational Assets team based in our Oxford office. Are you passionate about existing buildings? Do you thrive when challenged to design unique and pragmatic solutions to operational and performance issues? Are you interested in using real-time data to better understand buildings and drive towards a net zero future? It's an exciting time to join our newly formed Operational Assets team, merging the skillsets of property consultants, design engineers and data-led building performance engineers to provide a rounded and reliable service to our clients, creating value through building lifecycles. We embed ourselves within a client team and their assets, setting the roadmap to a more sustainable future, and joining them on the journey from concept to implementation and operation. More and more, asset owners require a holistic suite of services to identify improvements, design the solutions while minimising disruption, manage the implementation and monitor the impact. Hoare Lea have all the tools to provide this service - and more - to our clients, and now we are looking to grow our Operational Assets team to meet market demand. We have a proven track record working within the Residential, Commercial and Healthcare sectors. Working alongside a range of specialists, you will be joining a collaborative, knowledgeable, highly engaged team who love what they do. Previous experience in the Science & Research sector is required for this position, as it is the primary focus of our Oxford Office and a stream of work we will be involved with. In this key and varied role, you can expect to: • Secure new projects and service both existing and new clients while assisting the regional lead in effectively planning the specialist delivery of the Operational Assets group., • Particular focus on work delivery, organisational support and team growth is required to support local and regional clients., • Demonstrate strong leadership capabilities providing supervision and guidance to team members and other staff., • Work cooperatively with other teams to deliver a wide variety of Projects with Team Leaders meeting regularly to discuss workload and other management issues., • Help, recruit, train and develop team members and their careers to ensure ongoing succession and growth of the Practice., • Undertake own design, specification and site monitoring etc., • Monitor commissioning and conduct post-occupancy engineering services activities., • Write technical reports i.e: feasibility, issue investigation, condition surveys etc., • Liaise with clients (commercial and project management awareness). What You’ll Be Doing You will be working on a varied portfolio of frameworks and projects which are predominantly UK-based but with some overseas opportunities. You will take the lead and deliver on small projects up to the value of a few £million and provide technical support to end users, Landlords, management agents, project managers and the like. The 3 key areas that we work across in Operational Assets include providing the following services for our clients. 1. Decarbonisation, performance improvements and energy reduction – focus on projects that reduce energy consumption of existing buildings, improve performance for the occupants and achieve client decarbonisation / net zero targets. Applying a pragmatic approach and use of emerging technologies, from strategic roadmaps to implementation., 2. Design – Specialising in challenging existing buildings across all RIBA stages. This involves creative and innovative design solutions to enhance and transform existing buildings, ensuring the building services meet current needs and standards. You will be involved in conceptualising and implementing design strategies, working closely with clients and project teams to deliver high-quality and sustainable designs., 3. Property consultancy – providing a suite of consultancy services to the property market to assist the property management, operation and transaction processes. Services include: • Technical due diligence reports – vendors and pre-acquisition, • Dilapidations surveys, • Planned preventative maintenance reports, • Licence to Alter, • Maintenance inspections of buildings,, • Validations management, • Asset registers,, • Troubleshooting,, • Energy optimisation surveys,, • EPCs. Projects span across all sectors including Commercial Offices, Retail, Residential, Education, Healthcare, MoJ, Defence, Heritage, Industrial and Technology. Previous experience in the Science & Research sector is required for this position. About you To be successful in this role you’ll need: • Qualified design engineer (chartered status or working towards)., • Experience working on projects in existing buildings (refurbishment and fit-out)., • Excellent written and spoken English skills., • Strong knowledge of data and metering., • Experience with performance specification and detailed design work, contract administration and site duties., • Experience in Building Services collectively (all-rounder)., • Willingness and Strong technical knowledge in primary engineering discipline and good understanding of the secondary engineering discipline., • Comfortable with UK and applicable EU regulations, design guides, etc., • Excellent organisational and planning skills to effectively work to timescales and deadlines., • Able to develop effective relationships with well-developed interpersonal and influencing skills., • Proven track record in work winning and building successful teams. How to apply To apply simply complete a CV profile and submit your application, or for further information please contact aureliacherradi@hoarelea.com If shortlisted, one of our recruitment team will be in touch to arrange a introductory call (about 30 minutes) to discuss the role and your experience in more detail. From there, successful candidates will be invited to attend a panel interview, either via Microsoft Teams or in person at one of our offices. Adjustments and accommodations If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know. Data privacy We have updated our terms and conditions for candidates, click here to find out more. Recruitment agencies We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners who assist us when required. 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Series A Deep-Tech Optics & Materials Company We are recruiting for a highly innovative deep-technology company developing advanced optical technologies based on proprietary soft optical materials and fluid-based photonic systems. The company operates at the intersection of optics, materials science, chemistry, fluid-based optical systems and precision engineering, with applications spanning adaptive optics, AR/VR, ophthalmics and next-generation photonic systems. Following successful technology development and the creation of multiple working demonstrators, the business is now entering structured co-development programmes with early strategic customers and is seeking an exceptional CTO to help lead the next phase of technical and commercial growth. This role will appeal to someone who enjoys difficult multidisciplinary problems, has experience translating novel physical technologies into manufacturable systems, and wants to help shape a technically ambitious deep-tech company at a formative stage of growth. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO, Chief Engineer and leadership team to define technology strategy, guide productisation and scale-up, shape the IP portfolio, and lead customer-facing technical engagement with strategic partners. This is not a role removed from the technology. We are looking for someone equally comfortable discussing wavefront aberrations, material stability, optical architectures and process yield — while also operating credibly with customers, investors and board stakeholders. The Opportunity The company has built a substantial foundation of proprietary IP in optical soft materials and fluidic optical systems, including: • A significant patent estate and invention pipeline, • Proprietary formulations and device architectures, • In-house prototype and testing capability, • Early-stage pilot manufacturing capability, • Active customer co-development programmes The business strategy focuses on high-value IP, enabling technologies and platform architectures which can be integrated into customer products through licensing and strategic B2B partnerships. Applications include: • Adaptive and tunable optics, • AR/VR systems, • Ophthalmic and presbyopia correction, • Precision instrumentation, • Emerging photonic technologies The Role The CTO will lead the company’s transition from advanced laboratory demonstrators through to robust, manufacturable systems suitable for customer integration and scaled deployment. Key responsibilities include: Technology Strategy & Platform Development • Define and maintain a coherent 6–24 month technology roadmap aligned with customer programmes and long-term platform strategy, • Determine where to deepen proprietary capability versus integrate external or partner technologies, • Establish technical milestones and stage gates linked to funding, hiring and customer commitments, • Guide the progression from TRL 4–5 demonstrators to TRL 7–8 manufacturable systems R&D Leadership & Productisation • Lead and grow a multidisciplinary technical team spanning optics, materials, chemistry, coatings, modelling and characterisation, • Drive technologies from experimental prototypes to reliable and manufacturable products, • Establish rigorous but pragmatic development practices around experimentation, data and technical decision-making, • Oversee validation and reliability testing across optical performance and environmental robustness IP & Competitive Positioning • Shape and evolve the company’s IP strategy alongside executive leadership and external counsel, • Drive invention capture and patent prioritisation, • Monitor competitive and patent landscapes across optical materials, adaptive optics and adjacent technologies, • Ensure customer collaborations strengthen the company’s core IP position Customer-Facing Technical Leadership • Act as senior technical counterpart for strategic co-development partners, • Translate integration and performance requirements into clear technical architectures and specifications, • Present technical trade-offs, risks and mitigation plans clearly and credibly, • Support the structuring of co-development programmes and technical workstreams Manufacturing & External Partnerships • Develop the path from prototype manufacturing to scalable production, • Select and manage key external technical and manufacturing partners, • Define technical interfaces and quality expectations across the supply chain, • Help shape long-term manufacturing strategy as the business scales Candidate Profile We are looking for an experienced technical leader with deep scientific credibility and strong commercial judgement. You are likely to have: • A PhD or equivalent depth of expertise in optics, optical engineering, physics, materials science, chemistry or a related field, • 10+ years in advanced R&D or product development environments, • Leadership experience as a CTO, VP Engineering, VP Research, Head of R&D or equivalent, • A track record of taking novel physical technologies from concept through prototype into customer deployment or commercialisation, • Strong IP awareness, ideally including named inventorship on patents, • Experience working directly with strategic customers or co-development partners Particular interest will be given to experience in: • Soft optical materials, • Adaptive or tunable optics, • Optofluidic or microfluidic systems with optical functionality, • Optical polymers, LC systems, gels or elastomers, • Precision optical devices, • AR/VR optics, • Ophthalmic technologies, • Advanced photonic systems Operating Style This role requires someone who is: • Comfortable operating in an early-stage deep-tech environment, • Hands-on when required, but capable of strategic leadership, • Experimentally rigorous and data-driven, • Pragmatic under uncertainty, • Low ego, collaborative and intellectually curious, • Motivated by building enduring technology platforms rather than short-term optimisation The Environment This is a company where science and engineering genuinely drive the business. The underlying technology is established. The IP position is substantial. Customer engagement is already underway. The challenge now is to convert highly differentiated technical capability into scalable products, manufacturable platforms and long-term commercial advantage. For the right individual, this represents an opportunity to shape both the technical direction and future trajectory of a genuinely ambitious deep-tech company while remaining close to the science and engineering itself. Confidential discussions are welcomed alex@scientissearch.com .

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As a Utility Arborist, using your technical expertise, you will deliver a first-class service to our customers with safety being paramount. Your role will be to clear trees and vegetation in proximity to our customers overhead transmission and distribution network. Working with safety at the forefront of all activities, you will work with your team to evaluate, prepare and carry out tree cutting works on a variety of sites. This role sits within our arboriculture and infrastructure vegetation management division Environmental Solutions Plus. ESP has an excellent reputation for the safe and efficient delivery of arboriculture and infrastructure vegetation management services. Operating Nationally from our Ledbury headquarters, we work across a number of strategic, long term contracts with leading utility and infrastructure asset owners. • Work within a team of arborists to deliver a work programme, • Be motivated to achieve delivery targets, • Attend faults out of hours as part of standby rota, • Understand the relevant industry legislation and safety guidelines associated with carrying out arboricultural work within the proximity of power lines, • Work within the compliance standards set by our internal policy and client expectations, • Work with the wider delivery team to ensure work is tracked and completed according to the client’s requirements, • Enjoy working autonomously, always focused on delivering a first-class service with a professional manner, • Utility arboriculture experience, • Hold a valid UK driving licence (B+E an advantage), • Utility arb units UA301, UA302, UA303, UA304, UA305, • Chainsaw units: CS30 (201/202), CS31 (203), CS38 (206/306), CS39 (308), CS40 (307) (any in addition to this will be an advantage), • Working specifically on the SSE Utility Tree Contract., • Desirable - Previous SSE authorisations and permit holders., • Office based in Hermitage, facilitating the Aldershot and Reading areas specifically. We offer a competitive salary based on experience along with a full benefits package. Network Plus is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We are Armed Forces-friendly. We welcome applications from ex-Armed Forces personnel, reservists, armed forces veterans, cadet instructors and military spouses/partners. We understand that privacy and the security of your personal information is extremely important. By applying for this role, you agree to the terms of our privacy policy.

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