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Security and Governance Analyst £26,021 - £28,912 per annum Fareham Permanent, Full Time JOB PURPOSE The Security and Governance Analyst role provides very important support to the IT team and the wider organisation. They would work closely with the IT Manager and our security partners to ensure the security and integrity of Two Saints information systems and infrastructure. Responsible for collaborating on policies, procedures, and administering controls to protect sensitive data from cyber threats and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, reporting performance back to the IT Manager, Performance and Executive teams. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES • In conjunction with the IT Manager, build a constructive relationship with Two Saints’ principal IT suppliers to ensure that the contracted standards of service and support are met, • Work together with these suppliers to ensure that Two Saints’ ICT Security policies are applied and followed correctly, • Regularly review the security preparedness of our supply chain, • Work with the Learning and Development Manager and the HR team to establish a minimum standard of cyber awareness skills for Two Saints’ staff – assess the quality of both internal and external trainers with the delivery of training and awareness through learning platforms and internal communication, • In conjunction with Systems & Applications Support and Network Support colleagues, maintain accurate records of software licences, equipment types and locations etc., • Ensure the organisation maintains a good level of IT security by evaluating risks and solutions. Continue to implement and develop solutions in line with ongoing threats, • Assist in ensuring the organisation remains GDPR compliant and provide support for subject access requests and destruction of data in line with data governance, • Support the IT Manager to review and maintain data governance policies and Data Loss Prevention (DLP) using Microsoft compliance tools, • Oversee daily security checks and carryout any follow up action required, • Reporting to the IT Manager, maintain security standards by ensuring operating system patches and hardware/firmware updates are applied across the network, • Ensure all documents, processes and procedures for the ICT team are kept updated, • Create and develop required reports for the organisation, including producing monthly and quarterly reports for the senior management teams. Responsible for using the organisations preferred reporting tools to produce meaningful reports, • Working with the IT Manager, support and implement risk management processes to identify and mitigate IT risks., • Regular auditing and monitoring of IT systems to ensure data integrity, security, and compliance., • Support the IT Manager to ensure that IT projects and operations comply with internal and external policies, regulations, and standards., • Work with the IT Manager to design and implement frameworks and procedures to ensure IT security and governance aligns with organisational objectives., • Staying informed about the latest IT trends and advancements to inform cyber strategies and policies., • This role has business continuity responsibilities ROLE REQUIREMENTS • This role may require a standard disclosure and barring service check., • This role will require a full drivers’ licence and access to a vehicle, • This role will require you to work flexibly across several sites EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS ESSENTIAL CRITERIA • Achieving Cyber Essentials / CE+, • Working with Security Frameworks, • Awareness of Operational Risk Management Processes, • Experience of Project Working, • CompTIA Security+, Certified Information Security Manager or equivalent, • Experience working with data protection and compliance DESIRABLE CRITERIA • 3rd Party Management, particularly with MSP’s and CSOC’s, • Designing Cyber Security Awareness Programmes for internal staff awareness KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS ESSENTIAL CRITERIA • GDPR Compliance, • Hardware firmware and Microsoft patching requirements, • Asset Management, • Management Reporting, • Microsoft Defender, • PCI-DSS, • DESIRABLE CRITERIA (experience of), • NHS DSP Toolkit, • NIS2, • ISO27001, • Microsoft Sentinel (or other SIEM solution), • Microsoft Purview, • Strategy creation We reserve the right to close our adverts early if a successful candidate is found, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Two Saints is committed to safeguarding and safer recruitment. We carry out pre--employment checks such as DBS checks, Overseas police checks (where appropriate), reference checks, and CV gap querying for all new staff members. About Us We offer support to people who are homeless, vulnerable or at risk of becoming homeless and need help rebuilding their lives for a brighter future. Our services include safe, flexible and reliable client led housing and support with a focus on reducing homelessness, improving health and wellbeing and building on individual’s skills and resilience to break the cycle of homelessness, poverty and exclusion. We work in partnership with multiple agencies and authorities to deliver support and accommodation needs across Berkshire, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and Dorset. We are dedicated to safeguarding all young people and adults with our services. We follow safer recruitment practices for all our vacancies to assure that all successful candidates are suitable to work with our clients. We’re committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce that embodies our values and promotes a tolerant and respectful environment where everyone can feel empowered to succeed. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and will support with any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process.

Thomas Search has partnered with a leading UK defence technology contractor who is looking for a Principal Systems Engineers in the Portsmouth area. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to work across ground-breaking maritime innovations and be part of a growing professional community. As Lead Systems Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping and implementing the strategy to ensure the department offering is well positioned to meet customer needs going forward. You will also be responsible for leading a cross-technical team of systems engineers, providing both day-to-day management and strategic technical leadership. You will work on simulations and tools that enable combat systems engineers to perform their roles effectively, combining hands-on technical work with leadership responsibilities. Experience and Qualifications: • Degree level expertise encompassing systems engineering, computer science, physics or similar technical discipline with post degree experience (or equivalent)., • Full professional membership of a relevant body or similar accreditation., • Strong experience within Systems Engineering, Networks, IT would be preferable, • Previous maritime experience would be an advantage., • Understanding of the Technical Assurance process., • Knowledge of computer network architectures, protocols and analysis including client/server, TCP/IP, UDP, NTP and Wireshark. NB. Candidates must be eligible to obtain UK security clearances.

Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across nine sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. Read more about us here. The Role: Due to business needs, we we require someone who is able to start immediately - maximum 6 weeks notice. This a 12 month Fixed Term Contract role, part of our Saab Seaeye Underwater Robotics Business in Fareham. The Interim Deputy Managing Director will provide Strategic, Operational and Cultural Leadership across all functions of the Seaeye business. This role is accountable for driving sustainable growth, expanding into new markets and leading organisational change to position the company for long term success. The role will oversee Operational Excellence, Commercial performance and drive a high-performing, collaborative culture aligned with Saab's global values. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and execute the company's newly developed strategy to drive revenue growth and profitability across existing and new markets. * Support the transformation plans created by Seaeye's leadership team and deliver success. * Proactively manage business risks, including operational, commercial and strategic risks. * Maintain strong governance practices and uphold the highest levels of integrity and professionalism. * Strengthen brand positioning and reputation in existing and target markets. * Lead cultural and organisational change programmes that support business growth. * Build leadership capability at all levels, fostering accountability, trust and high performance. * Champion digital transformation, introducing systems and tools that improve productivity and data-driven decision-making. * Maintain full P&L accountability, ensuring strong financial performance and disciplined cost control. * Present financial and operational updates to the Executive Team with transparency and strategic insight. * Create a positive, inclusive and a high-performance culture rooted in collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. * Mentor and develop the Senior Leadership Team, reviewing succession planning and talent development for future leaders. * Promote employee engagement, wellbeing and a values-led working environment. Skills and Experience: * Proven experience in leading organisational change * Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and driving strategic initiatives. A demonstrated ability to think long-term while managing short-term objectives. * Strong understanding of the defence sector, including key players, technological trends and regulatory requirements. Experience in defence technologies is highly desirable. * In-depth experience in identifying, developing and deploying engineering solutions. A strong understanding of current and emerging technologies. * A strategic vision and the ability to turn ideas into practical, scalable outcomes. * Strong understanding of business operations and financial principles * Positive and engaging leadership style which is supportive and aligned with Saab's culture By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.

An excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering leader from an electronics background to take ownership of a multidisciplinary technical team within a growing, well-established manufacturer supplying into safety-critical markets. Do you have a background in electronic product development and team leadership? Are you looking for a role where you can shape technical strategy while still staying close to the engineering? Established for several decades, this market-leading business designs and manufactures specialist electronic and electromechanical products used in regulated environments worldwide. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and compliance, the company has continued to grow and invest in new product development. They are now looking to appoint an Engineering Manager to lead their in-house technical function. In this role, you will take responsibility for all engineering activities across electronics, mechanical design, and system integration. You will lead a small multidisciplinary team, oversee new product development from concept through to manufacture, and ensure all products meet relevant international compliance standards. You will also act as the technical interface with suppliers and customers, including overseas manufacturing partners, while driving continuous improvement across engineering processes. This role would therefore suit an experienced Engineering Manager or Senior Engineer ready to step into a leadership role, who is looking for long-term progression within a stable and technically focused business. The Role: • Leading and developing a multidisciplinary engineering team* Owning new product design and development activities* Managing transition from design to manufacture* Overseeing compliance, testing, and certification* Acting as technical liaison with suppliers and customers (including overseas)* £75,000 - £85,000 + 33 Days Holiday + Medical + Flexible Working The Person: • Proven experience in electronic product design and development* Background in engineering management or senior technical leadership* Strong understanding of product compliance and certification* Experience working with multidisciplinary teams* Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills* Commutable to Portsmouth Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Introduction Saab in UK is growing rapidly, with over 500 colleagues across eight sites. We bring together Swedish heritage and British expertise to drive innovation in areas such as software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. Joining Saab in UK means contributing to the security and resilience of society while building a career with real scope for personal and professional growth. What you will be part of Explore a wealth of possibilities. Take on challenges, create smart inventions, and grow beyond. This is a place for curious minds, brave pioneers, and everyone in between. Together, we achieve the extraordinary, each bringing our unique perspectives. Your part matters. Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 26,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. Saab designs, manufactures and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden. It has major operations all over the world and is part of the domestic defence capability of several nations. The Role: To drive Operational Excellence throughout the Seaeye business improving efficiency, profitability and customer satisfaction. Together with the Leadership Team, develop the Seaeye Business Strategy facilitating deployment into functional areas and ensuring alignment with the Saab UK and Underwater Business Unit Strategies. Key accountabilities and responsibilities: • Drive the culture of Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence, • Analyse and measure the effectiveness of existing business processes and develop sustainable, repeatable and quantifiable business process improvements, • Delivery of internal training on Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence where required, • Research best business practices within and outside the organisation to establish benchmark data, • Collect and analyse process data to initiate, develop and recommend business practices and procedures that focus on enhanced safety, increased productivity and reduced cost, • Determine how Information Technology enhancements can support business processes improvement, • Facilitate the sharing of best practice across the Seaeye organisation, • Drive the short and long term Strategy alignment with Business Unit Under Water (Sweden) and Saab UK Operational Country Unit, • Internally within Seaeye, support Strategy development, rollout, follow up on execution and acting appropriately to feedback received, • Develop, track and report KPIs to support the delivery of the organisation's Strategic Business Plan and Operational delivery performance, • Proven leadership skills, ability to drive change in the organisation, • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, building strong professional relationships, • Highly motivated self-starter who requires minimal supervision, • Demonstrable experience of implementing effective change in an organisation, • Experience of managing risks and implementing risk management, • Experience of implementing or managing Quality Management Systems and compliance to the requirements of ISO 9001, 45001 and 14001, • Implementation and operation of Operational Excellence methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma and Kaizen, • To use personal judgement and initiative to develop effective and constructive solutions to challenges and obstacles in day to day activities and procedures within the specified role., • To maintain personal ability in, and appropriate use of, all relevant IT (Information and Technology) and other systems required to adequately perform the role., • To act ethically, with integrity and in the best interest of the business at all times, • To maintain a professional and supportive relationship with team members and other departments in order to deliver business objectives or deadlines., • To carry out any other duties as detailed by a member of the management team or authorized representative.

Your new companyWe are currently recruiting for a Maximo Application Manager on a permanent basis to join an organisation based in Portsmouth that is committed to improving the way it manages and maximises its assets through technology.This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of a critical enterprise application, influence how Maximo is used across the business and lead meaningful transformation and improvement initiatives. You will work closely with a wide range of stakeholders and have the chance to shape the future direction of asset management systems.Your new roleAs Maximo Application Manager, you will take full end-to-end ownership of the IBM Maximo application, ensuring it supports the organisation's asset management strategy and wider operational goals. This is a senior application management role combining technical leadership, stakeholder engagement and people management. You will oversee the implementation, configuration and ongoing optimisation of Maximo, ensuring high availability, performance, security and compliance at all times.You will act as the primary point of contact for Maximo across the business, working closely with operations, engineering and maintenance teams to understand asset management requirements and translate these into effective technical solutions. The role will involve managing system integrations, data quality, reporting and analytics, including the use of AI, as well as leading system upgrades and enhancements.You will liaise with IBM and third party vendors on support, licencing and system improvements, while also leading and mentoring a Maximo Analyst. In addition, you will manage change control, system documentation and governance standards, ensuring Maximo is used consistently and in line with agreed policies. The role includes leading application-related projects, developing delivery plans, managing timelines and budgets, and ensuring successful outcomes with minimal impact to users. You will also provide out-of-hours or on-call support as part of a rota and act as an escalation point for Maximo related issues, alongside providing management and support for other applications where required.What you'll need to succeedTo be successful in this role, you will have strong experience in Maximo application management and systems support within a complex IT environment. You will have a solid understanding of asset management systems, integrations and data governance, alongside experience of managing application lifecycles and delivering system enhancements or projects.You will be an effective communicator, comfortable working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and confident in translating business requirements into practical system solutions. People management or mentoring experience is useful, (but not essential, so this opportunity could provide your first step into management),as is the ability to remain calm under pressure and adapt within defined parameters.What you'll get in return • Salary of up to £65,000 (some flexibility on this for the right person), • Company pension contributions, • Bonus schemes and employee recognition programmes, • Life assurance and insurance cover, • Generous annual leave allowance (up to 33 days), • Christmas bonus, • Salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to Work, car schemes, pension), • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - 24/7 confidential support, • Virtual GP service, • Annual flu vaccinations Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job Title: Marine Engineer - TS Royalist Location: Operating from Gosport, but sailing around the UK and near-continent Salary: £33,490 gross per annum Job type: Full time, Permanent. Closing Date: 2nd March 2026. Are you an experienced engineer looking for a unique offshore experience? The Marine Society & Sea Cadets (MSSC) is looking for an engineer for our flagship vessel TS Royalist who is used to inspire Sea Cadets to the possibilities of a life at seas. The MSSC a vibrant and growing charity, delivering life-changing nautical adventure for young people, to give them the best possible head start in life. We also provide personal and professional development opportunities for seafarers with the Marine Society. Working with our staff, cadets, and volunteers, we have built a vision and five-year strategy to take us forward and further improve the astounding contribution already made through our work to the lives of thousands of young people and seafarers, while fully supporting our volunteers who are vital to our success. We are currently looking for a Marine Engineer to join our team. About the role: The primary purpose of the Marine Engineer is to deliver the maintenance and safe operation of all machinery on board the vessel. Responsibility spans the hull, structure, main and auxiliary machinery, electrical and electronic systems, fuel, water, hydraulics, and the planning and execution of in-season maintenance. A comprehensive level of advice and support to the onboard Engineer is provided by our two, office based, Engineering Technical staff. Applicants should have the requisite experience and should ideally have completed an approved engineering course or a willingness to complete on within the first 12 months of employment. They should ideally hold a current Seafarer Medical Certificate or willing to be medically assessed for the position. The ability to work effectively with young people as well as the permanent and relief crew members is essential. Ship system familiarisation, child safeguarding and any necessary sea safety course refresher training will be given to the successful applicant. The particular demand of seagoing employment requires the incumbent to be available for duty for prolonged periods and working hours necessarily need to be very flexible. Although overtime will not be recognised, the working and rest hours for the role will be within the confines of the terms of the Maritime Labour Convention 2006. The uncertain nature of the working hours are recognised by the holiday arrangements afforded. For an informal discussion about the role of Marine Engineer on board TS Royalist, please contact MSSC's Offshore Office. Applications should consist of a completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form, both available from the website. You may submit your CV in support of your application, but the appropriate application form must be completed if you wish to be considered for these roles. Requirements: • Able to demonstrate the skills and experience of working with multiple engineering systems, ideally within the Marine Environment., • A level of fitness that is not likely to be a bar for working at sea., • Good verbal communication skills; ability to work within a small team, • Knowledge of health and safety standards, relating to working with machinery and systems., • 104 days annual leave per annum, 84 individual days during the sailing season and 20 working days during the winter refit period., • Life assurance (4x salary) for those that join the charity's pension scheme., • Private medical insurance., • Pension (employer contribution up to 10%)., • Wellbeing portal and EAP with 121 counselling., • Employee development: We are investing in our employees' development and have an annual calendar of learning and development opportunities, designed to support employees to develop into their roles and stretch them to achieve their full potential. Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete your application. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Marine Engineer, Technical Manager, Technical Engineering Manager, Engineer, Marine Mechanic, Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, will also be considered for this role.

Programme Manager – Housing Systems Transformation Location: Hybrid – Portsmouth Duration: April 2026 – March 2028 Working Pattern: 4 days per week (8.00 am – 5.00 pm) Rate: £350 – £400 per day PAYE A major housing provider in Portsmouth is embarking on a significant transformation programme, replacing multiple legacy systems with a single, modern, cloud-hosted Housing Management System. This is a high-profile enterprise programme that will improve services for over 15,000 households, strengthen regulatory compliance, enhance data quality and deliver a significantly improved digital experience for residents and staff. The Role You will lead the full lifecycle delivery of a large-scale Housing Management System transformation, from mobilisation through implementation, testing, cutover and post-go-live stabilisation. You will provide programme leadership across technical, data and business change workstreams, ensuring delivery of a secure, compliant and future-ready SaaS platform aligned with governance and IT standards. Key Responsibilities • Own and manage the end-to-end programme plan, including scope, milestones, risks, budget, governance and reporting, • Lead multi-workstream delivery covering system configuration, integrations and environment management, • Oversee complex data cleansing and migration from multiple legacy housing systems, • Manage integrations across housing, repairs, finance, community safety and corporate platforms, • Lead testing cycles including System Integration Testing and User Acceptance Testing, • Drive organisational change, process redesign, training and business readiness activity, • Ensure alignment with cloud strategy, cyber security, data protection and architectural standards, • Manage suppliers and contractual deliverables, • Oversee go-live planning, stabilisation and transition into Business as Usual support, • Track and deliver measurable benefits including compliance improvements, efficiency gains and digital adoptionEssential Experience, • Proven experience delivering complex Housing Management System implementations, • Strong understanding of end-to-end landlord services including rents, repairs, allocations and compliance, • Experience working with SaaS platforms such as NEC Housing, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar enterprise HMS solutions, • Demonstrable experience of large-scale data migration from multiple legacy systems, • Strong programme governance and stakeholder management experience For further information, please get in touch. If your application is successful, you will be contacted shortly. The job title and description in this advertisement may differ from the client's official job description/contract. We appreciate your interest in this role. E Personnel Recruitment aims to acknowledge all applications, but due to the high volume of CVs we receive, this may not always be feasible. You can apply with the utmost confidence to E Personnel Recruitment directly, experts in both Permanent and Temporary Recruitment, and a proud member of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), the professional body for the recruitment industry.

Senior Product Manager (SaaS) Portsmouth (Hybrid - 1 day a week onsite, 4 days remote) We're working with a growing and ambitious SaaS business that is expanding into an exciting new customer segment. With strong early adoption and significant investment behind the product, this is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping its future. The Opportunity You'll take ownership of a developing product within a friendly and ambitious environment, working closely with engineering, design, sales, and marketing teams to deliver a best-in-class solution. This is a hands-on Product role where you'll influence strategy, drive delivery, and directly impact customer success. What You'll Be Doing • Product Ownership & Delivery: Define and own the product roadmap aligned to customer needs and market trends. Work closely with engineering teams to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. Collaborate with UX/UI to create intuitive and engaging user experiences., • Customer & Market Insight: Gather and analyse user feedback and product data to inform decisions. Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify opportunities. Continuously improve the product based on real-world usage., • 4+ years' experience as a Product Manager in a SaaS or tech environment - B2B ideally, • Strong understanding of SaaS products and cloud-based platforms., • Experience working in Agile environments (Jira, Confluence or similar)., • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Opportunity to own and shape a growing product with strong backing. Collaborative, fast-paced environment with real impact. Clear progression and development opportunities. Hybrid working model. We cant advertise salary but it is competitive, above average and comes with a flexible hybrid pattern of 1 day a week onsite near Portsmouth & Fareham (30-40 minutes from Southampton) Interested? Hit apply. You can reach out to for more info or to arrange a confidential chat Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

About the role We have an excellent opportunity for an Asset Management Surveyor to join our Stock Condition Surveying Team. This is a full time, 35 hours per week, permanent role covering our locations across the South Coast of England. The overall purpose of the role is to support the delivery of Guinness’ long term Asset Management strategy and development of future investment programmes, by undertaking a programme of property surveys and risk assessments. What we’re looking for We are looking for an experienced surveyor with a proven track record of assessing stock condition and working knowledge of the Housing Health & Safety Rating System. The successful individual will need to be able to efficiently manage their own workload, taking in to account time & travel restrictions. You’ll be able to demonstrate Essential: • Experience of undertaking assessments of buildings including stock condition and HHSRS., • Good knowledge of UK housing regulations, legislation and best practice including HHSRS and decent homes standard., • Ability to plan programmes of surveys in order to make best use of time and travel., • Delivering high quality services to demanding customers., • Ability to communicate effectively with tenants and colleagues., • Familiar with a range of applications and Microsoft office., • Ability to work successfully in a remote team., • Knowledge of health and safety regulations., • Knowledge of asbestos regulations., • Experience of dealing with the impact of equality and diversity issues in the social housing sector., • Experience of providing a maintenance service within housing., • Experience of managing contractors for building works., • Experience of undertaking assessments of buildings including, fire risk, energy performance certificates, housing quality indicators and energy efficiency. Essential: REEDTGP

Job Profile for Head Of Commercial 45765 Bennett & Game are delighted to be working with a fast-growing contractor within the solar and renewables sector, seeking to appoint a Head of Commercial as part of a strategic leadership hire during a pivotal stage of growth. Backed by a £700m turnover group, the business has achieved 142% growth over the past 12 months and has clear plans to scale from £17m turnover to £50m to £60m within the next three to four years. Following rapid expansion, the company is now looking to appoint a commercially driven leader to establish, structure and scale a best-in-class commercial function. This is a rare opportunity to step into a Head of Commercial role with genuine autonomy, building commercial processes, implementing systems and software, shaping governance, and growing a high-performing team beneath you. The long-term pathway is clearly mapped towards Commercial Director level as the business continues to expand. The business is open to background, welcoming experience from main contracting, fit-out, M&E, renewables, solar or housebuilding environments. What is essential is the drive, structure and ambition to build something and grow with it. Head of Commercial Salary & Benefits Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.

Job Title: Principal Product Safety Engineer Location: Broad Oak, Frimley, New Malden or Filton. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Circa £70,000 depending on skills and experience What you’ll be doing: • Providing support to the functions Technical Authority teams with the management of the hazards, risks and associated mitigations and contribute to the development of the hazard log and the maturity of information contained within, • Responsible for product safety strategy/argument assessment against major subsystems or key complex technologies, • Production of high-quality submissions including hazard logs, safety cases and safety plans, • Organising and facilitate HAZIDs and review meetings and contribute to other HAZIDs when required, • Knowledge of safety management processes and techniques, • Experience of working in more than one phase of the Engineering Lifecycle, with sufficient experience of design principles to enable a good understanding of adjacent phases and through life engineering issues, • Awareness of customer defence standards such as: DSA-02, JSP430, Def Stan 00-56, MilStn 882E, BS EN 61508, • Familiar with the principles of a Safety Management System, • Experienced in writing technical documentation to an elevated level Engineers are encouraged, and will be supported, to achieve the relevant accreditation. Preference will be given to candidates who are already professionally registered. Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Product Safety team: The Combat System is the heart of any platform, and being part of integrating these complex systems safely through design and assurance is the role of the Product Safety team. Working independently and collaboratively with a like-minded Product Safety Engineers, you will be critical is underpinning the integrity of cutting-edge technology from design concept through to disposal. As a valued stakeholder working alongside Design Technical Authorities, you will play a pivotal role challenging norm as well of bringing new ideas to table across a varied and ever-changing portfolio of Combat System projects. Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 4th March 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-RB1 #LI-Hybrid

Building Manager / Facilities Manager • Job Type: Full-time (37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year), • Location: Portsmouth Day-to-day of the role: • Lead and develop a customer-focused facilities management team., • Manage financial and procurement operations including contractor management., • Process estates-related purchase orders, receipt goods, and handle invoice processing and checks., • Analyse utility bills and liaise with suppliers to resolve any discrepancies., • Manage Estate Supervisors to ensure departmental budget is adhered to in line with financial policies., • Provide general administrative support and manage estates databases and SharePoint data., • Assist with external bookings, coordination of services, raising invoices, and updating information., • Support the delivery of the Sustainability Strategy and lead projects to reduce environmental footprint., • Collaborate with stakeholders to optimise space utilisation and minimise utility consumption., • Promote sustainable environmental management practices and develop an environmental management system., • Qualified to Level 3 in Facilities Management or higher., • Experience in a similar role dealing with financial, administrative, and environmental functions., • Strong understanding of financial systems and operations., • Dynamic and supportive work environment.

Are you an experienced Group HSE Manager ready to take ownership of health, safety and environmental strategy across multiple manufacturing sites? Do you combine strong technical knowledge with pragmatic leadership and the ability to influence at Board level? If so, this could be an outstanding opportunity. We’re supporting a well-established international manufacturing group seeking a senior HSE leader to shape and drive corporate strategy across all sites. This is a highly visible, Group-level role reporting directly to the Managing Director. What’s the role all about? As Group Health, Safety & Environment Manager, you will be responsible for formulating, coordinating and monitoring all corporate HSE programmes, ensuring consistent implementation across multiple locations. You’ll act as the strategic lead for Health, Safety and Environmental performance — embedding standards, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement across the division. Your responsibilities will include: • Developing and maintaining Group HSE policies and procedures, • Leading and monitoring HSE performance against Board-level KPIs, • Implementing and driving ISO 45001 and ISO 14001 standards, • Establishing new environmental programmes across all sites, • Conducting corporate HSE audits across multiple locations, • Advising Executive Management on serious incidents and regulatory matters, • Ensuring statutory compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements, • Leading investigations into accidents, environmental incidents and near misses, • Analysing HSE data and presenting trends to senior leadership, • Advising on safe systems of work, risk assessments and operational procedures, • Supporting safe design and commissioning of new plant, equipment and facilities, • Building and maintaining relationships with regulatory authorities, • Driving HSE training, awareness and behavioural safety initiatives This is a strategic yet hands-on leadership role where visibility, credibility and influence are essential. What you’ll need To succeed as a Group HSE Manager, you’ll bring: • NEBOSH Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety, • Environmental qualification (IEMA or NEBOSH Environmental Certificate), • Strong working knowledge of ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, • Extensive experience in a manufacturing HSE leadership role, • Experience managing HSE performance across multiple sites, • Excellent understanding of UK statutory HSE legislation, • Proven ability to engage at Board and senior leadership level, • Strong analytical and reporting capability, • Engineering background or qualification (HNC or apprenticeship) You’re a self-driven, pragmatic and highly credible leader. You can operate strategically while remaining grounded in operational reality. You’re confident influencing senior stakeholders but equally comfortable engaging with teams on the shop floor. You’ll be: • Professional and approachable, • Forward-thinking and solutions-focused, • Commercially aware, • Organised and deadline-driven, • A strong communicator and motivator, • Senior, Group-level leadership position, • Opportunity to shape corporate HSE strategy, • Influence at Board level, • Multi-site exposure within an established manufacturing group This is a multi-site Group role requiring regular travel across UK manufacturing sites and occasional out-of-hours support when required. Ready to lead at Group level? If you’re an experienced Group HSE Manager looking for a strategic leadership role where you can genuinely shape policy, culture and performance, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or contact us for a confidential discussion. Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Role Title: Senior Merchandiser Department: Merchandising Reports To: Merchandising Manager / Head of Merchandising Contract Type: Full-Time (35 hours), Permanent Working Arrangements/Pattern: Monday-Friday (hybrid working 3 days in the office) Working Location: Havant, Hampshire Who are we? For over 30 years, we’ve travelled, we’ve laughed, we’ve grown. We believe life is for living and more fun with those we love. We are Made for Life. Our mission statement: Crafting clothes for life’s everyday adventures. Today, tomorrow and always. Our Product formula: Considered style. Trusted Quality. B Corp certified. We are proud to have featured in the Sunday Times top 10 best places to work 2025 and best places to work for women 2025. Equality and inclusion isn’t an aspiration but the standard. We promote and drive equality within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplaces. Role Summary The Senior Merchandiser plays a pivotal leadership role within the Merchandising function, driving the financial and strategic performance of their category and contributing to the wider department strategy. Acting as a deputy to the Merchandise Manager / Head of Merchandising, the role ensures robust planning, trading excellence, and effective team development, while delivering commercial outcomes aligned with the FatFace brand and values. The Senior Merchandiser partners closely with Buying, Design, Next, and cross functional teams to deliver compelling, profitable ranges across all channels, while developing and supporting junior team members. Role Responsibilities Department Leadership & Deputising • Deputise for the Merchandise Manager / Head of Merchandising on departmental activities when required., • Provide senior input into department decision making, strategy, and problem solving., • Partner with senior stakeholders to drive business objectives and innovation. Financial Planning & Performance Management • Lead monthly roll‑ups, margin reviews, and financial summaries, tracking performance against plan at category and department level in line with budget targets., • Own and manage Category Planning tools (Cat Plan) and stock walk‑throughs, ensuring accuracy of intake, spend, sales, markdowns, and terminal stock., • Measure category and department actuals versus plan, identifying risks and opportunities and proposing action., • Drive Open to Buy (OTB) management to optimise stock levels, availability, and cash flow efficiency. Support management with department roll ups., • Develop and present markdown and promotional proposals that maximise sales and margin.Support management with department roll ups. Strategy & Business Development • Collaborate with Merch Manager/Head of Merchandising on strategy and innovation., • Support and help lead departmental strategy meetings, taking ownership for defined categories., • Deliver robust financial category planning aligned to seasonal and long term business goals., • Prepare business cases for new product areas, collaborations, and growth opportunities., • Accountable for product strategies relating to seasonal peaks, new stores, space changes, and additional channels. Systems & Web Readiness (NEXT Product System) • Set up line flows and load budgets pre‑season within the NEXT product system., • Provide clear direction on launch strategies such as Early Release and Mid Phase Drops to support Assistant and Trainee Merchandisers., • Ensure consistent delivery of web readiness and publishing standards across all categories. Range Planning & Sign‑off • Lead lessons learned reviews to inform and improve future range planning decisions., • Oversee option planning and thumbnail development aligned to financial category plans., • Chair range review meetings, ensuring options are ranked, budgeted, and aligned to financial and option plans., • Finalise estimates and distributions using competition curves to tie back to agreed budgets., • Own the collation of signoff packs, including line level attribution, buy data, and KPIs., • Lead range signoff meetings with Buying, Design, and technical teams., • Manage relationships with Partners and NEXT Branch Merchandising teams to ensure clear communication and alignment. Contract Management & Critical Path • Accountable for all merchandising actions within the Contract Tracker, ensuring delivery to critical path and agreed spend., • Monitor and enforce critical path adherence across the merchandising team to support successful launches. Trading & In Season Management • Set clear weekly trading priorities for the team., • Deliver concise trade summaries with actionable category insights., • Maintain and accurately update the budget tracker on a weekly basis., • Review in season forecasts and actuals, confirming stock management actions and risks, aligning to company budgets., • Measure the effectiveness of markdowns and promotions, implementing corrective actions where required., • Chair weekly pre trade meetings to align priorities for upcoming trading periods. Supplier Management • Lead supplier meetings, production planning, and forecasting reviews., • Manage performance against plan, addressing variances and driving corrective actions in line with department strategies., • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support long term growth and quality delivery. Team Leadership & Development • Lead, coach, and develop Merchandisers/Juniors, Assistant and Trainee Merchandisers through regular 1‑2‑1s, appraisals, and development planning., • Identify capability gaps and deliver training and peer learning opportunities., • Set clear expectations and priorities aligned to departmental objectives and critical path delivery., • Support wider team with system training needs, utilising super users., • Act as an ambassador for FatFace values and mission. Broader Merchandising Contribution • Lead regular store visits and competitor shops to inform commercial and ranging decisions., • Foster cross-functional collaboration with design, buying, tech, and finance teams., • Contribute to cross functional initiatives with VM, Retail Operations, Ecommerce, and Marketing., • Champion sustainability initiatives within merchandising activity., • Align self to companies social and environmental mission and champion any actions that you can directly impact at all times. Skills and Experience • Extensive experience in a merchandising role, with proven success in financial planning and category management., • Strong people leadership experience, with a track record of developing high performing merchandising teams., • Advanced analytical capability and confidence using merchandising systems and reporting tools., • Excellent supplier management and negotiation skills., • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate with and influence cross functional stakeholders., • Commercially driven with a strategic mindset and a passion for delivering long term, sustainable growth. Role Competencies Commercial Acumen – Strong understanding of financial drivers and trading levers. Strategic Thinking – Ability to translate insight into long term category and department plans. Leadership & Coaching – Inspires, develops, and empowers others to perform at their best. Collaboration – Builds trusted relationships across Buying, Design, Supply Chain, and NEXT partners. Decision Making – Confident and timely decision making backed by data and insight. Ownership & Accountability – Takes responsibility for outcomes, driving delivery against plan. Collaboration and Deliverables: Collaboration ☐ External Agency or Consultant ☒ External Supplier ☒ NEXT Business Partners ☒ FatFace Directors ☒ Store Teams ☒ Internal Product Teams (Design, Buying, Merchandising) ☒ Internal Support Teams (Finance, IT, Retail Operations, People, Compliance, Property) ☒ Internal Creative Teams (Marketing, Creative, Studio) ☒ Industry Networking Deliverables ☒ Department Spend vs Budget ☒ Team Performance and Development ☒ Compliance and Governance Requirements ☒ Commercial Reporting ☒ Project Delivery ☒ Timelines and Deadlines ☒ Resource Planning FatFace Benefits: Financial & Protection Benefits • Sick pay allowances, • Critical Illness Income protection/ Death in service (for salaried colleagues), • Pension scheme – with net deduction and salary sacrifice options, • Dental insurance (colleague funded) Discounts & Perks • 60% off FatFace products, • 25% discount at Next stores (across full price products), • O2 phone discount, • Discounted gym membership, • Cycle to Work scheme (for salaried colleagues), • EV vehicle scheme (for salaried colleagues), • Perkbox – our online platform offering:, • Day-one access, • Exclusive brand discounts, • Wellbeing content, • Home workouts and more Health & Wellbeing • Specsavers eye care scheme, • Eye tests and contributions to glasses, • Free period products, • EAP support 24/7 via UNUM, Retail Trust, and Fashion & Textiles Support Learning & Development • THRIVE – our learning management system:, • Day-one access, • 1,000s of learning resources Time Off & Leave • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Sabbatical leave (in line with service), • Enhanced family-friendly policies – including enhanced maternity leave, • Flexible Working Opportunities – flexible working requests can be made from day one of employment and are considered on an individual basis. Additional Perks • Refer a Friend scheme

Role Title: Junior Merchandiser - Men's Department: Merchandising Reports To: Merchandiser Contract Type: Permanent Working Arrangements/Pattern: Full Time, 35 hours Working Location: FatFace HQ, Havant Who are we? For over 30 years, we’ve travelled, we’ve laughed, we’ve grown. We believe life is for living and more fun with those we love. We are Made for Life. Our mission statement: Crafting clothes for life’s everyday adventures. Today, tomorrow and always. Our Product formula: Considered style. Trusted Quality. B Corp certified. We are proud to have featured in the Sunday Times top 10 best places to work 2025 and best places to work for women 2025. Equality and inclusion isn’t an aspiration but the standard. We promote and drive equality within our workforce to ignite an inclusive foundation for us all to build from and truly connect with our customers, colleagues, and communities alike. You play a key part in creating an environment free from prejudice, racism, sexism, harassment, bullying and any other form of marginalisation in our workplaces. Role Summary The Junior Merchandiser is responsible for delivering the commercial performance of their categories through effective financial planning, disciplined stock management, and strong in season trading. Working in close partnership with Buying, Design, and cross functional teams, the Junior Merchandiser ensures product ranges are delivered on time, to budget, and aligned with seasonal and brand objectives. The role owns category strategy, trading decisions, and supplier collaboration. Operating in a supported role, the Junior Merchandiser is accountable for smaller cash value categories while developing commercial judgement and technical capability. Working closely with the Merchandiser or Senior Merchandiser, the role builds the skills required to progress within the merchandising function. Experience as an Assistant Merchandiser is essential. Role Responsibilities Financial Planning & Performance Management • Produce monthly margin rolls and to financial summaries for owned categories., • Own and maintain Category Planning (Cat Plan) tools and stock walk‑throughs with guidance., • Measure actuals versus plan, escalating risks and opportunities to senior colleagues., • Manage Open to Buy (OTB) for owned categories to balance availability, margin, and cash flow., • Develop and present markdown and promotional proposals, reviewing performance post event. Strategy & Category Support • Contribute to category strategy discussions, providing insight and analysis., • Deliver financial category planning and seasonal forecasts., • Assist in preparing business cases and supporting collaborations., • Support product strategies for seasonal peaks, small space changes, and additional channels. Systems & Web Readiness (NEXT Product System) • Set up of line flows and loading of pre‑season budgets accurately in the NEXT product system., • Assist in delivering launch strategies such as Early Release and Mid Phase Drops., • Accountable for delivering Web Readiness and Publishing KPIs across owned categories. Range Planning & Product Critical Path • Deliver lessons learnt analysis to support future range decisions., • Complete option planning and thumbnail development aligned to financial plans., • Prepare data and analysis for ranging and sign‑off meetings., • Lead ranging meetings from a merchandising perspective to ensure ranges are ranked and aligned to budget., • Complete estimates, distributions, and competition curve analysis., • Support collation of signoff packs, including line level attribution and buy data., • Lead range sign‑off meetings in partnership with Buying, Design, and Technical teams., • Own relationships with Partner teams and NEXT Branch Merchandising, ensuring clear communication of product decisions. Contracts, Intake & Critical Path • Accountable for merchandising actions within the Contract Tracker to ensure delivery against agreed spend and critical path., • Monitor intake and critical path activity across categories to achieve on time launch readiness. Trading & In Season Management • Set clear weekly trading priorities for owned categories., • Maintain and accurately update the budget tracker on a weekly basis., • Summarise trade performance and distribute insights to the wider product and leadership teams., • Own topline and category commentary within trade reports, providing clear analysis and action points., • Review in season forecasts and actuals, confirming stock and trading actions., • Measure markdown and promotion effectiveness and implement corrective actions where required., • Chair weekly pre trade meetings to set priorities for upcoming trading periods. Supplier Management • Lead supplier meetings, production planning, and forecasting for owned categories., • Review actual performance versus plan, managing variances and corrective actions., • Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to support quality, availability, and long term growth. Development & Team Contribution • Actively engage in development planning, training, and peer learning opportunities., • Support development planning, appraisals, and training activity for direct reports., • Support Assistant and Trainee Merchandisers where required., • Demonstrate ownership of tasks and a proactive approach to learning., • Where relevant in structure Conduct regular 1‑2‑1s with Assistant and Trainee Merchandisers. Broader Merchandising Responsibilities • Participate in store visits and competitor shopping., • Support cross functional initiatives and ad hoc analysis., • Contribute to the delivery of FatFace sustainability objectives within merchandising activity., • Align self to companies social and environmental mission and champion any actions that you can directly impact at all times’ Skills and Experience • Experience as an Assistant Merchandiser or in a retail analytical role., • Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail., • Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities. Role Competencies • Commercial Awareness – Developing understanding of retail financial drivers., • Analytical Capability – Ability to interpret data and identify trends., • Learning Agility – Open to feedback and committed to development., • Organisation & Accuracy – Delivers reliable work to deadlines., • Collaboration – Works effectively as part of a wider team. FatFace Benefits: Financial & Protection Benefits • Sick pay allowances, • Critical Illness Income protection/ Death in service (for salaried colleagues), • Pension scheme – with net deduction and salary sacrifice options, • Dental insurance (colleague-funded) Discounts & Perks • 60% off FatFace products, • 25% discount at Next stores (across full price products), • O2 phone discount, • Discounted gym membership, • Cycle to Work scheme (for salaried colleagues), • EV vehicle scheme (for salaried colleagues), • Perkbox – our online platform offering:, • Day-one access, • Exclusive brand discounts, • Wellbeing content, • Home workouts and more Health & Wellbeing • Specsavers eye care scheme, • Eye tests and contributions to glasses, • Free period products, • EAP support 24/7 via UNUM, Retail Trust, and Fashion & Textiles Support Learning & Development • THRIVE – our learning management system:, • Day-one access, • 1,000s of learning resources Time Off & Leave • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, • Sabbatical leave (in line with service), • Enhanced family-friendly policies – including enhanced maternity leave, • Flexible Working Opportunities – flexible working requests can be made from day one of employment and are considered on an individual basis. Additional Perks • Refer a Friend scheme Join us to make a tangible impact on our merchandising success and help shape the future of our product offerings! We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply — you might be just the right fit.

Product Designer & Innovation Lead (Sailing Apparel) - Permanent - Fareham Navis Consulting is seeking an experienced and commercially minded Product Designer and Product Innovation Lead for a company who design high quality, accessible sailing and watersports gear. This is a senior and highly influential role responsible for leading the design, development and commercial delivery of new products across the range. You will manage the full product lifecycle, from concept and material selection through to sampling, testing, cost control and final production. This role is central to the company's growth strategy and requires an individual with strong technical textile knowledge and a clear understanding of how to develop commercially viable, market leading products. Key Responsibilities Product Development • Own the technical development of products from concept through to production, • Translate design intent into clear, accurate technical specifications, • Create and maintain size charts, measurements, labels, and packaging information, • Ensure fit, sizing, performance, and user experience meet standards, • Contribute to product and range planning discussions with the wider team Technical & Factory Liaison • Communicate directly and clearly with overseas factories and suppliers, • Manage the sampling process, providing structured feedback and approving revisions, • Maintain accurate technical files, construction details, and product documentation, • Ensure wash/care instructions, labelling, and compliance information are correct and up to date, • Produce and maintain factory packaging and labelling guides Sampling, Testing & Organisation • Organise and track samples, fabrics, trims, and prototypes, • Assist with product testing and coordinate testing feedback, • Maintain clear records of samples, timelines, approvals, and changes Commercial Awareness • Work with an understanding of manufacturing constraints such as lead times, minimum order quantities, and production efficiencies, • Contribute to commercially sensible product decisions that balance design ambition with practical delivery, • Support discussions around purchasing and production planning Wider Business Support • Work closely with Marketing, Sales, Operations and Customer Service teams, • Support product launches, marketing content and sales training, • Remain flexible and adaptable to support wider business needs Skills & Experience Essential • Experience in technical product design or product development (technical apparel preferred), • Experience working directly with overseas factories, • Experience in watersports, sailing, or outdoor performance products, • Knowledge of testing, compliance, and labelling requirements, • Experience working in a small or fast-moving business environment For more information or to apply please contact Jack on +44 (0) 2392 322 384 or email your CV to

An established engineering organisation operating within the maritime and defence sector is seeking a Senior Test Engineer to join its test and verification team. This is a fully onsite, hands-on engineering role, ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with hardware, test rigs, and live product testing rather than desk-based analysis alone. You will play a key role in delivering robust testing and validation of complex mechanical products, supporting projects from early design through to final qualification. The role As a Senior Test Engineer, you will provide technical leadership and hands-on expertise across test planning, rig design, execution, and reporting. You will work closely with project leads, engineers, suppliers, and third-party test facilities, ensuring products meet performance, quality, and reliability requirements. This role sits within a fast-paced development environment and requires regular physical presence in the test facility. You will also support and mentor other test engineers and contribute to the continuous improvement of testing processes and capabilities. Key responsibilities • Capture test requirements from product specifications and engineering drawings, • Support project reviews and provide technical input to test strategies, • Develop detailed test plans, including rig allocation, scheduling, and hardware requirements, • Design and produce bespoke test hardware (e.g. adaptor plates, test shafts) using CAD, • Raise quotations and purchase orders for test and rig interface hardware, • Create and review risk assessments to ensure testing is carried out safely and within operating limits, • Assemble and operate test rigs, monitor live testing via data acquisition systems, and perform inspections at agreed intervals, • Manage testing activities at external suppliers, OEMs, and third-party test facilities, • Produce comprehensive test reports detailing methodology, data, conclusions, and recommendations, • Present test results to internal stakeholders where required, • Ensure compliance with QEHS requirements and promote 5S best practices, • Actively support training and mentoring of junior engineers, • Contribute to compliance with quality and environmental standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 14001), • Support the ongoing development of the test facility as a centre of technical excellence About you You will ideally bring: • Proven experience in a Test Engineering environment, • Strong hands-on experience with mechanical systems and test rigs, • A degree (or preferably a Master’s) in a relevant engineering discipline, • The ability to work independently with minimal supervision, • Strong capability interpreting engineering drawings and designing test hardware using CAD, • Confidence carrying out mechanical engineering calculations, • Experience within the marine or defence engineering sectors (desirable), • Familiarity with test and monitoring tools such as LabVIEW or similar platforms, • Hands-on experience with instrumentation and data capture equipment (e.g. thermocouples, LVDTs, tachometers), • Clear communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across engineering teams, • Strong report-writing skills with a high attention to detail, • Commercial awareness and a practical, delivery-focused mindset, • Willingness to undertake occasional travel What’s on offer • A technically challenging, fully onsite and hands-on engineering role, • Exposure to complex, high-integrity engineering products, • The opportunity to influence test strategy and mentor others, • A collaborative engineering environment focused on quality and continuous improvement, • Long-term, permanent opportunity within a stable and growing organisation If you are interested, please apply!

We are looking for an inspiring Head of Software to lead a high-impact, multi-disciplinary software function for a global technology business in Hampshire. You’ll take ownership of a 70-strong engineering organisation, leading through 7 senior managers, and shape the strategy and delivery of a diverse portfolio spanning embedded and application software in a fast-paced, product-driven environment. This is a rare opportunity to influence the direction of innovative, safety-critical and performance-driven technology at scale. The role • Lead and develop a department of ~70 software engineers across global and offshore teams, • Set the technical vision and engineering strategy across the business, • Drive improvements in software quality, reliability, performance and maintainability, • Work closely with Product, Hardware, Mechanical and wider R&D teams to deliver end-to-end products, • Strengthen engineering processes and agile delivery, • Own the software budget and ensure strong value for money About you • A senior software leader with credibility across embedded and non-embedded systems, • Proven track record building and leading high-performing engineering teams at scale, • Strong background in modern software engineering practices and agile delivery, • Experienced working with distributed and offshore teams, • Confident communicator who can influence at all levels of the business Why join? You’ll lead a large, highly skilled software organisation and play a pivotal role in shaping next-generation, mission-critical products for a global market. What’s on offer • Senior management bonus, • Private healthcare, • 25 days holiday + bank holidays, • Electric car scheme, • Generous pension Working pattern 37.5 hours per week, flexible start and finish, 1 day remote / 4 days onsite.

Job Title: Principal Design Manager (Electrical) Location: HM Naval Base, Portsmouth Service Area: Asset Management, Design Hours of Work: 37 hours per week Salary: Competitive At KBS Maritime, we’re not just a Joint Venture between industry leaders KBR and BAE Systems — we’re a tight‑knit, high‑performing team with a small‑business ethos and big‑business history. We deliver asset management, facilities management and energy solutions across maritime and defence environments, and we pride ourselves on empowering our people to grow, innovate, and succeed. Join KBS as a Principal Electrical Design Manager and lead a talented team shaping critical infrastructure projects from concept through to completion. This is a high‑impact, highly autonomous role where you’ll steer design strategy, mentor engineers, and bring innovative solutions to life across multi‑discipline projects. What You’ll Do • Lead and develop the Electrical Design Team, providing clear direction on priorities, programme, and technical strategy., • Oversee the delivery of RIBA design stages, ensuring work meets client requirements, regulations, and KBS technical governance., • Act as the technical authority for electrical designs, signing off calculations, technical specifications, drawings, and full design packages., • Collaborate closely with clients, project managers, and stakeholders to shape detailed Statements of Requirements and drive project success., • Champion continuous improvement, maintaining and enhancing electrical standards, processes, and team capability., • Manage team training plans, budgets, mentoring, and overall resource allocation., • Ensure designs align with strategic goals including safety, legislative compliance, and Net Zero Carbon objectives., • Present design reviews, support tender processes, and contribute to high‑quality project handover and Safe to Operate documentation. About You • Degree/HND in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)., • Significant and proven experience in electrical design within a relevant industry., • Chartered (or working towards) is highly desirable., • Strong leadership experience with the ability to mentor, motivate, and develop engineers., • Skilled in LV/HV systems (up to 33kV), building services, and the full engineering lifecycle., • Confident working directly with clients and presenting complex technical information in a clear, engaging way., • Logical, organised, and proactive—someone who thrives in an autonomous role. You’ll get • A competitive salary, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays,, • Holiday purchase/sell scheme, following successful completion of probation period, • Enhanced pension scheme, • Access to our internal benefits and discounts programme for all colleagues, • Cycle to work scheme, • Group income protection, • Flexible parental benefits (if applicable), • Access to our Internal employee assistance network, giving you the opportunity to reach the heights of success within your new position., • Continued professional career development, • Kudos reward opportunities (internal achievements scheme), • Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services, • 50% off entry into the Historic Dockyard Why join us At KBS Maritime, we're not just another company – we're an exciting and dynamic joint venture between industry leaders BAE Systems and KBR. Our team is dedicated to providing Asset Management, Infrastructure Management, Energy Solutions and Alongside Services at His Majesty's Naval Base Portsmouth (HMNBP), the beating heart of the Royal Navy. With almost two-thirds of the Royal Navy's surface ships stationed at HMNBP, working with KBS Maritime means being at the forefront of innovation and progress. We operate in a unique and fascinating environment, with a mix of historic dockyards and cutting-edge infrastructure that's unlike any other. By delivering state of the art solutions to the Royal Navy, KBS Maritime offers the chance to work on projects that make a real difference to the safety, security, and sustainability of the UK's National Defence and Security. But it's not just about the work – at KBS Maritime, we believe in the value of our people. We have the ethos of a small business, which means we value and empower our team members to succeed.

Director of Operations We are searching for a Director of Operations for our client — a well-established, founder-led consumer products business with a portfolio of much-loved licensed and own-brands. This is a broad, senior operations role reporting directly to the CEO, with responsibility for UK and international operations, and with a focus on ensuring the scalability of these operations to meet growing demand. You'll have significant autonomy to drive change, and for the right person, there is clear potential to evolve into a COO or CEO role over the next two to three years. Responsibilities • Supply chain strategy and execution — sourcing, production planning, procurement, and logistics across a Far East manufacturing base and UK/European distribution, • Supplier and factory management — building and maintaining strong partnerships with manufacturing partners, improving quality, cost, and on-time delivery, • International expansion — developing new operational capability, • Inventory, warehouse, and fulfilment, • Compliance and quality assurance, • IT systems and data, • Customer service, • Team development What You Bring We recognise that strong candidates come from varied backgrounds — if you meet most of the criteria below and are excited by the opportunity, we’d welcome your application. • Senior supply chain or operations experience in consumer products, FMCG, or a related manufacturing/distribution environment, • Hands-on experience managing Far East or international supplier and factory relationships, • Track record of implementing process, systems, and structure in a growing or scaling business, • Commercial mindset — you understand how operational decisions affect margin, cash, and service, • Experience with cross-functional planning processes (S&OP, demand planning, integrated business planning), • Strong team skills — you develop capability and bring people with you It’s an advantage if you also have • Experience in toys, licensed goods, gifting, or adjacent consumer categories, • Exposure to developing international logistics or warehousing capability, • Change management experience, particularly if you've successfully embedded new systems and ways of working in an established organisation We're The company is built on acceptance, respect, and inclusion, where everyone feels that they belong and can make a meaningful contribution. They encourage applicants regardless of religion, ethnicity, nationality, disability status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family, or parental status.

Job Title: Sales Manager Company : FPT Industries, A Dart Aerospace Company Location: Airport Service Rd, Portsmouth PO3 5PE, United Kingdom Ready to Build the Future of Sales - and Your Career? We’re looking for an ambitious, people-driven Sales Manager ready to make a big impact. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences, building long-term customer relationships, and growing professionally in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you. This isn’t your average sales role. You’ll be joining a company where your voice matters, your results are recognized, and your future is wide open. Whether it’s launching new business opportunities, delivering premium customer experience, you’ll be at the heart of our growth story. About us F.P.T. Industries Ltd is an aerospace manufacturing facility part of the DART Aerospace Group. Here we are passionate about delivering quality technologies across a number of safety-orientated products in commercial and defense aerospace sectors. With a rich history in manufacturing excellence, we pride ourselves on delivering high standards of service across all of our site-based disciplines from the valued manufacturing of the products to the support functions, which enable our success. We embody our robust organizational values in our daily activities in order to maintain and flourish within an engaged workplace culture. What You’ll Be Doing: • Drive sales growth – defining commercial strategy (value-based pricing), submitting quotes, negotiating with customers and securing business., • Own customer relationships – from first contact to order receipt and ongoing account support., • Work closely with internal teams (Sales, Operations, Finance, Engineering) to deliver solutions that exceed expectations., • Support contract negotiations, pricing strategy, and deal structuring., • Lead with influence, setting a high standard for collaboration, accountability, and performance., • Ensure customer satisfaction, by providing timely responses and follow-up and offering tailor-made proposals. What We’re Looking For • A self-starter who loves ownership, initiative, and seeing results., • Someone customer-centric - who knows how to build trust and add value., • A strategic thinker who can solve problems and drive outcomes with data., • A future leader - ready to step into more responsibility and grow with the company., • A strong communicator and team player, comfortable working across departments. Your Background Required: • Experience in sales, business development, or account management where negotiation and relationship-building were key., • Ability to manage customer or supplier accounts and create win-win outcomes., • Good financial understanding - pricing, margins, risk management., • Comfortable with Microsoft Office tools and ERP systems. Nice to Have: • Experience working in cross-functional teams., • Background in aerospace or technical industries. Education: • A degree in Business, Aerospace, Procurement, Engineering, or related fields is preferred - but equivalent experience is welcome. Why You’ll Love Working with Us • Clear path to growth – This role is built for growth. As we expand, you'll have the chance to grow with us - fast., • Make a real impact – Your work will directly influence revenue, strategy, and customer success., • Collaborative culture – Work with passionate, driven people who want to win together., • Diverse challenges – No two days are the same. You’ll never stop learning. Take the next step in your career. If you’re ready to take ownership, drive results, and grow into the aerospace sector - we want to meet you. Working Hours • 07:30 -16:15: Monday-Thursday, • 07:30-16:00: Fridays, • (Every other Friday is a non-working day) Benefits • Generous Salary Sacrifice Pension Provision, • Competitive Company Sick Pay Entitlement, • 9 Day working Fortnight, • Access to Retail Vouchers Via Perks at work, • Access to Employee Assistance Programme, • Health 365 Access 24/7 Care when you need it most via spectrum life, • Cycle to Work Scheme supplied by Blackhawk Network

A leading global engineering and manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to support growth within the naval and defence sector. This is a permanent, senior commercial role offering the opportunity to work on high-value, complex programmes with international customers. The role sits within a specialist marine systems business and focuses on selling integrated engineering solutions across new build and lifecycle programmes. The is predominantly a home based role, with the flexibility to attend site around once per quarter. Typical travel requirements will be around 1-week per months, visiting customers overseas. The Role As Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving strategic sales growth across the naval market, working closely with internal engineering, manufacturing, and services teams to deliver customer-focused solutions. You will act as a key commercial interface for naval customers, leading opportunity development from early engagement through to bid submission and contract award. This role requires strong coordination across multiple internal stakeholders and the ability to shape compelling commercial offerings aligned to customer requirements. You will also provide market insight into naval trends and customer needs, contributing to longer-term strategy and pipeline planning. The role can be based from an existing company location and involves regular international travel. Key Responsibilities • Develop and execute account plans and sales strategies within the naval sector, • Identify, develop, and manage sales opportunities across new build and lifecycle programmes, • Lead bid and capture activity, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality proposals, • Drive pipeline development, forecasting, and reporting to support business planning, • Act as the primary commercial point of contact for key customers, • Ensure solutions meet customer specifications and regulatory / export compliance requirements, • Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships About You • Proven experience in a Sales Manager or senior business development role within engineering, marine, defence, or naval markets, • Strong understanding of complex engineered products and manufacturing environments, • Demonstrated ability to translate customer requirements into commercial and technical solutions, • Confident leading bids, influencing stakeholders, and closing high-value opportunities, • Highly self-motivated, commercially astute, and customer-focused, • Willing and able to travel internationally as required What’s on Offer • Permanent role with a globally recognised engineering organisation, • Exposure to major naval and defence programmes, • Autonomy and influence within a senior commercial position, • Competitive salary and benefits package If you are interested, please apply!

Practice Manager & Head of Operations Private Podiatry Clinic | Fareham, Hampshire £45,000 – £52,000 + quarterly bonus + leadership development This is not a traditional practice manager role! We’re looking for a senior operational leader to act as the Integrator to the Founder’s vision, someone who can turn strategy into action, bring clarity and structure, and hold the team accountable. You will ensure the clinic runs professionally, predictably, and efficiently, while embedding our philosophy of care-led leadership. Why This Role Matters • Take full operational ownership of a growing, founder-led clinic, • Lead a small team of clinicians and administrators with confidence, clarity, and compassion, • Introduce consistent processes, strong KPIs, and high-performance standards, • Support the Founder in executing strategy and improving efficiency and profitability, • Be a hands-on leader who can step in to support the team when needed Your Responsibilities Operational Leadership • Own, improve, and embed all systems, processes, and workflows, • Bring order and structure to documentation, SOPs, and Google Drive, • Ensure smooth, efficient day-to-day operations Performance & KPIs • Monitor and manage clinical, administrative, and financial performance, • Make decisions based on data, logic, and evidence, • Address underperformance calmly, clearly, and constructively People Leadership • Lead, manage, and develop a team of c.10 clinicians and administrators, • Inspire high standards, ownership, and pride in the business, • Step in to support the team as needed, • Represent the business and Founder, not act as a buffer for the team, • Embed intent-based leadership philosophy to build resilience and avoid single points of failure Commercial & Strategic Support • Implement Founder priorities and strategic direction, • Support improvements in efficiency, utilisation, and profitability, • Build robust management infrastructure to enable growth and consistency Professional Representation • Be a visible, credible leader to patients, suppliers, and partners, • Communicate confidently and compellingly, • Uphold and elevate the clinic’s brand, reputation, and commitment to excellence Who We’re Looking For • Highly organised, analytical, and commercially minded, • Calm, objective, and logical under pressure, • Confident holding people accountable, • Strong IT, systems, and data capability, • Leads without drama, defensiveness, or emotional decision-making, • Embeds compassion and care in leadership decisions We welcome candidates from private healthcare or other founder-led service businesses where high standards, performance management, and customer experience are critical. Relevant experience might include: • Private healthcare, dental, optical, or aesthetic clinics, • Hospitality or premium service businesses, • Professional services (accountancy, legal, financial advisory), • Education, childcare, or other regulated service environments Healthcare experience is helpful but not essential; leadership, structure, and commercial thinking are the priorities. This Role is NOT for You If… • You want a traditional, task-based practice manager role, • You avoid difficult conversations or accountability, • You make decisions based on emotion over data, • You prioritise harmony over performance, • You resist change or struggle with growth and structure, • You are not open to feedback, coaching, or ongoing development This role requires maturity, objectivity, leadership presence, and a commitment to care-led decision-making. What We Offer • Salary: £45,000 – £52,000 (depending on experience), • Quarterly team performance related bonus, • Private healthcare, • 23 days holiday + bank holidays (rising 1 per year to 30), • 5 days paid sick leave, • Circa £12,000+ per year in leadership development:, • Business and leadership books, • World-class coaching, • Quarterly masterclasses with other practice leaders, • A senior leadership role with real responsibility and influence Our Vision & Leadership Philosophy “Leading the way with compassion and commitment to excellence, we aim to help more people move better, so they feel better and can live their best lives.” We aspire to be the most recognised clinic in the UK for foot and musculoskeletal care, embedding continuous learning, gold-standard treatment, and patient choice. Our team is the heart of everything we do. We are committed to developing world-class clinicians who are leaders in their field and rewarded for their contribution. We embrace forensic leadership (leading from a position of care) and intent-based leadership, building resilience and ensuring no single point of failure.

Type: Interim, 6 month contract Location: Greater Portsmouth Area Hybrid: Onsite 5 days Pay Rate: £250 Day PAYE We are seeking a seasoned supply chain professional to join an innovative engineering company as Interim Purchasing Manager to provide leadership and senior support to a busy procurement function of 6 buyers. This role has been brought in to drive a robust supply chain, supporting production and contributing directly to the company's high-quality standards and reputation. Role Responsibilities • Support leading the procurement team, ensuring alignment with business objectives and KPIs., • Oversee end-to-end purchasing processes including sourcing, negotiation, contract management, and order execution, • Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, conducting evaluations and scorecards to improve quality, delivery, and compliance, • Ensure timely and accurate procurement of goods and services in line with company policies and specifications, • Maintain procurement documentation, supplier databases, and system data accuracy., • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of materials, parts and components. Person Specifications • Degree in Supply Chain Management or CIPS – beneficial, • Demonstrable experience in procurement, with a breadth of knowledge in contracts, managing suppliers, procurement strategy and supporting overseas projects., • Knowledge and experience of SAP, • Extensive experience leading purchasing teams, • Confident decision-maker, • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities Wish to Apply? Please send your CV at Anna Curtis at Insignis Talent -

Job Title: Principal Systems Engineer Location: Isle of Wight – Cowes, Portsmouth Broad Oak or Chelmsford – Great Baddow We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £75,900 commensurate with skills and experience. Part time & accruing hours available. Part time & accruing hours available’ Please let us know if you would like to discuss these options. Put yourself into a dynamic Principal Systems Engineering role at the forefront of real world demands in the defence industry. Alongside ensuring operational excellence for our existing products, there will be the opportunity to develop next generation radar products to counter emerging threats and contribute to our strategy for new technology. Your new day-to-day will be exciting and diverse by applying the principles of Systems Engineering across the entire engineering development lifecycle as you join in developing radar systems used by those who serve and protect us. What you’ll be doing: • Developing novel solutions to evolving technical challenges and emerging issues for complex Radar Systems that our customers and end-user communities are facing, • Applying a breadth of knowledge, skills and experience of Systems Engineering principles, techniques and governance to steer and develop technical solutions and resolve engineering issues, • Conducting system design analysis to manage trade-offs of system parameters to characterise and specify robust product design, • Leading the decomposition of requirements to system and sub-system level and manage these in an approved toolset such as IBM DOORS Next, • Be a technical focus point with a holistic understanding of the system solution, leading analysis activities and system design decisions and providing guidance to own team, • Collaborating with specialists across different engineering disciplines including electronics, electrical, mechanical, software and radar subject matter experts to direct and realise overarching system design solutions, • Directing and undertaking system integration, test planning and execution, • Experience of systems design, integration & test, • An understanding of Systems and Product lifecycles from concept through to delivery, • An understanding of a range of Engineering disciplines (Software, Mechanical, Electrical), • An understanding of Radar Systems is desirable, although not essential if other complementary skills demonstrate a capacity to understand new technologies quickly and effectively, • Good inter-personal skills with the ability to communicate to all levels within the organisation and externally, • Experience of presenting both technical and non-technical information in a formal setting As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Radar Systems Engineering team: You will be working as a Principal Systems Engineer within our close-knit multi-function radar team of inter-disciplinary engineers, evolving our radar portfolio of existing and brand-new radar products to address emerging and future threats. Join us and help shape the future of Radar technology! Why BAE Systems? This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 9th March 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-JP1 #LI-Hybrid

The Quality Manager is a key member of the Senior Leadership Team, responsible for creating and driving the site quality strategy, fostering a culture of quality excellence to deliver high-quality products that meet customer and regulatory expectations.

Are you an experienced Senior Buyer who enjoys leading teams, building strong supplier relationships and driving cost, quality and delivery improvements? If you thrive in a regulated manufacturing environment and like having real ownership of procurement strategy and performance, this could be an excellent next step. We’re supporting a well-established manufacturing organisation based in Segensworth, operating in a high-performance, regulated environment. This is a key leadership role within the production and supply chain function, with responsibility for people, suppliers and continuous improvement across site purchasing activities. What’s the role all about? As the Senior Buyer, you’ll lead and manage the site procurement team, ensuring purchasing activities support operational performance, cost control and business growth. You’ll balance strategic supplier management with hands-on operational control, while promoting a strong continuous improvement culture. You’ll be responsible for: • Leading, developing and performance-managing the procurement team, • Owning all site purchasing activity across production and projects, • Managing suppliers, risk and technical purchasing in line with business strategy, • Ensuring demand, inventory and open orders are controlled effectively, • Supporting new product introduction through proactive project purchasing, • Driving cost reduction, lead-time improvement and savings initiatives, • Negotiating contracts, LTAs and improved commercial terms, • Promoting Supplier Relationship Management and mitigating supply chain risk, • Supporting SIOP, MRP adherence and on-time delivery performance, • Preparing and presenting procurement data, KPIs and improvement plans What you’ll need To succeed as a Senior Buyer, you’ll bring: • Experience leading a buying or procurement team in a regulated manufacturing environment, • Strong commercial awareness and negotiation capability, • Background in manufacturing procurement (aerospace or high-mix, low-volume ideal), • Experience with ERP/MRP systems and technical data, • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, • Strong leadership, coaching and change-management skills, • Confidence influencing stakeholders at all levels, • CIPS Level 4 (or equivalent experience), • Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business or related discipline, • CIPS Level 5 If you’re an experienced Senior Buyer looking for a leadership role with influence and progression, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today — or contact me for a confidential discussion. Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Town Planning Director, Liverpool Hybrid working, Salary negotiable DOE Are you a Planning Director ready to lead, grow, and shape the future of a well-established planning office? We're looking for a Planning Director to lead our Liverpool office, strengthen its regional profile, and drive the next phase of growth. This is a strategic, hands-on leadership role where you'll combine technical planning expertise with business development, team leadership, and client-facing work, supported by a senior management team. What you'll be doing You'll take overall responsibility for the Liverpool team, with a focus on leadership, growth, and delivery. Your role will include: ·Leading and growing the Liverpool planning team ·Developing and managing key client relationships and new business opportunities ·Overseeing major planning projects, including large applications, appeals, Local Plans, Examinations, and Public Inquiries ·Assembling and leading multidisciplinary project teams across the business ·Contributing to company-wide strategy, performance planning, and financial management ·Representing the business at networking and industry events ·Mentoring, supporting, and developing staff at all levels What we're looking for You'll be an experienced, confident planning professional with a strong leadership mindset. Ideally, you'll have: ·Significant professional planning experience, ideally from a consultancy background, or mixed public/private background ·A postgraduate qualification in Planning ·Chartered Membership of the RTPI ·Proven experience leading planning projects and professional teams ·A strong track record in business development and client management ·An established network and clear ideas for regional growth sectors Why join? You'll work as part of a collaborative national team, with hybrid working and access to expertise across planning, design, engineering, and environmental services. Their Liverpool office covers the North West and Scotland and includes close collaboration with our in-house architecture, landscape, and masterplanning teams. What's on offer? We offer a competitive and people-focused benefits package, including: ·Hybrid working with core office days ·Private healthcare ·Access to an Employee Owned Trust bonus (EOT bonus) ·Life insurance and company pension ·Enhanced maternity scheme ·Generous annual leave ·Payment of professional subscriptions Ready to lead the next chapter of our Liverpool office? If you're looking for a senior planning role with real influence and long-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion. Georgia Cookson, 02393 876 099 Job reference number: 64179

Town Planner Opportunities (Planner to Director Level) Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent (hybrid) Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary: Competitive + benefits (DOE) The Opportunity I'm currently partnering with a well-established, multi-disciplinary planning and development consultancy to support the growth of their Tunbridge Wells team. Due to continued expansion across the South East, they are looking to appoint talented Town Planners at all levels from Town Planner through to Associate Director and Director. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking consultancy delivering high-quality work across residential, commercial, mixed-use and strategic land projects, with clear progression routes and genuine scope to shape your career. The Role Depending on your level, responsibilities will include: ·Preparing, submitting and managing planning applications and appeals ·Providing strategic planning advice to a varied client base ·Engaging with local authorities, stakeholders and project teams ·Managing client relationships and contributing to business development ·Leading projects and mentoring junior team members (Senior+ levels) ·Driving team growth and strategy (Associate/Director level) About You Applications are welcomed from candidates who have: ·A degree (and ideally postgraduate qualification) in Town Planning or related discipline ·MRTPI status or working towards Chartership ·Consultancy or local authority experience ·Commercial awareness and client-facing confidence (Senior+ levels) ·Leadership and team management experience (Associate/Director level) Most importantly, you'll be proactive, solutions-focused and motivated to develop your career within a growing regional team. What's on Offer ·Competitive salary (dependant on experience) ·Hybrid working model ·Structured career progression ·Support towards RTPI Chartership (where applicable) ·Exposure to high-profile and strategic projects ·Collaborative and supportive working culture ·Clear pathway to leadership for ambitious individuals Interested? If you're considering your next move in planning and would like to explore opportunities in Tunbridge Wells with a growing and reputable consultancy, apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion 02393 876 054 or Reference - 64707

Associate / Associate Director - Town Planning Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire An established and highly regarded planning consultancy in Cambridge is looking to appoint an experienced Associate or Associate Director Town Planner to support the continued growth of its regional planning team. This role offers the opportunity to work on some of the most significant and high-profile development projects across the region, within a collaborative consultancy environment that values technical excellence, commercial awareness and career progression. The Opportunity The Cambridge planning team provides commercial planning advice to a broad private-sector client base, supporting development proposals from early strategy through to determination and delivery. Projects span a diverse portfolio, including: ·City centre regeneration and tall buildings ·Strategic housing and land promotion ·Town centre repurposing and retail development ·Sports, leisure and logistics schemes ·Major business parks, infrastructure and energy projects ·Listed building reuse and heritage-led development The team is proud to be involved in many of the region's largest and most complex schemes. The Role This position would suit an experienced planning professional who enjoys leading projects, managing client relationships and contributing to business growth. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality planning advice while supporting and mentoring junior colleagues. Key responsibilities include: ·Providing strategic and detailed planning advice at all stages of the development process ·Leading major planning applications, appeals, EIA and plan promotion work ·Managing multidisciplinary project teams, programmes and budgets ·Leading client meetings and managing key client relationships ·Supporting Directors on large, complex projects while running your own portfolio ·Collaborating with colleagues across disciplines to deliver integrated advice ·Leading tenders, framework bids and contributing to business development About You You will be an Associate or Associate Director level planner with strong consultancy experience and a proven track record of delivering complex planning projects. You are likely to demonstrate: ·Extensive knowledge of the UK planning system, including EIA, examinations in public, appeals and major development management ·Experience leading negotiations with planning authorities and key stakeholders ·Strong client management and business development capability ·A proactive, collaborative and solutions-focused approach ·MRTPI qualification ·An ambition to grow into (or further develop within) a leadership role An existing network of contacts across East Anglia would be advantageous, though not essential. If you are interested, please do apply with your CV or you can reach me on 02393 876 054 / to discuss the role further. Reference - 64152

Principal Planning & Development Consultant Northamptonshire (Hybrid Working) £45,000 - £60,000 + Benefits I'm currently partnering with a well-established, multi-disciplinary property and development consultancy looking to appoint a Principal Planning & Development Consultant to strengthen and grow their presence in Kettering. This is a key strategic hire. You'll take ownership of the planning and development function within the Kettering office, acting as the technical lead while driving growth, building networks and increasing market share across Northamptonshire. The Opportunity You'll join a collaborative team of planners, surveyors, engineers, architects and archaeologists. The business offers the breadth and backing of a larger consultancy, while maintaining the agility and autonomy of a close-knit regional office. This role blends hands-on delivery with leadership and commercial strategy. Your Responsibilities ·Act as the figurehead for planning within the Kettering office ·Deliver high-quality planning consultancy across a range of sectors ·Provide both general and strategic planning advice to clients ·Lead the preparation and coordination of planning applications ·Manage post-planning negotiations and appeal work ·Oversee projects through technical design, procurement and construction phases ·Coordinate internal and external teams to ensure successful project delivery ·Mentor and develop junior team members ·Strengthen existing client relationships and build new networks with developers, landowners, promoters and agents ·Increase brand awareness and win new instructions across Northamptonshire ·Cross-sell complementary services including Land Promotion, Agency and Valuation ·Contribute to financial performance, improving efficiency and profitability About You ·MRTPI-qualified ·Strong experience delivering planning consultancy services ·Commercially aware with a track record of winning work and growing teams ·Confident managing clients and stakeholders ·Full UK driving licence What's On Offer ·Competitive salary (£45,000-£60,000 depending on experience) ·35 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) + birthday off ·Additional leave for long service ·Private healthcare ·Paid professional memberships ·Employee Assistance Programme ·Discretionary bonus potential If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely shape a regional planning offer and make a visible impact, this is well worth a conversation. Contact Georgia Cookson 02393 876 099 Job Reference Number: 64535

Job Title: Assistant Planning Consultant/Planning Consultant Location: Bedfordshire Salary: Up to £40,000 DOE Are you looking to build a strong foundation in planning, land promotion, and development strategy? This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected consultancy where you will gain hands-on experience across both strategic planning and development management, working closely with experienced colleagues in both Planning and Land teams. The Role In this role, you will support a wide range of planning activities, playing a key part in identifying development opportunities, contributing to planning strategy, and assisting in the preparation and management of planning work across the business. You will: ·Contribute to site identification and assessment, reviewing technical and policy constraints, Local Plan progress, and Neighbourhood Plans to determine development potential. ·Meet with landowners, developers, and agents to understand site opportunities, discuss planning considerations, and maintain a database of development requirements. ·Prepare site appraisals, early-stage development assessments, and planning strategy recommendations to support land promotion and acquisition decisions. ·Assist senior planners with planning applications, pre-app submissions, appeals, fee proposals, and preparation of supporting documents. ·Review enquiries, carry out policy research, and check reports for accuracy and alignment with planning policy and project strategy. ·Monitor Local Plan preparation, planning applications, and relevant consultations, helping to identify opportunities for client involvement. ·Help coordinate third-party consultants, quotations, and supporting technical inputs. ·Assist with materials for public consultations and attend events, client meetings, stakeholder discussions, Parish Council sessions, and Planning Committee (with note-taking responsibilities). About You You will be someone with experience in strategic planning, development assessment, and land promotion. You should be confident communicating with a range of stakeholders and enthusiastic about developing your technical skills. You will also be expected to: ·Demonstrate strong organisational and research abilities. ·Proactively learn about planning policy and legislation. ·Work towards professional qualifications (e.g., RTPI) with full support from the business. Why Apply? This role offers an excellent pathway into planning consultancy, giving you exposure to both strategic and development management work, a wide variety of projects, and long-term professional development opportunities within a supportive team. To apply or find out more, please send your CV to Georgia Cookson or call 02393 876 099 for a confidential conversation. Job Reference: 64764

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A leading aerospace manufacturer is seeking a Test Manager in Portsmouth. The candidate will be responsible for defining and managing test strategies to meet customer requirements and lead a team.

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