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Job Title: Engineering Manager – Electrical Systems Location: Barrow-in-Furness / Filton – (Hybrid -2 days a fortnight (Barrow), 1 day a week(Filton) dependent on business needs, also a requirement to visit other sites in the UK on a regular basis) Salary: Up to £61,967 (Commensurate with skills and experience) What you’ll be doing: • Leading & managing an engineering team to deliver the functional design and definition of Electrical Power Systems equipment, • Managing the processes and reviews of technical documentation, • Managing associated technical risks, assumptions and dependencies, • Providing advice on electrical power technical aspects across a broad range of engineering disciplines, • Engaging with customers and suppliers to provide solutions to complex problems, • Taking a leading role by guiding the team through the systems definition process Essential • Chartership or working (or prepared to work) towards, • Engineering degree or HND with substantial experience in Electrical Engineering design / development, • Experience of design / development of power systems (concept through to detailed design), • Significant knowledge of AC and DC electrical power systems, • Strong analytical and problem solving skills, • Knowledge of defence standards, • Experience of Marine Electrical Systems 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 Electrical Power Systems Definition team: Working on the UK’s next-generation SSN design that incorporates technology from the UK, Australia and the United States you will be part of the Electrical Power team who are responsible for leading a team of engineers in defining the system elements required to feed into the submarine design and build process, including design documentation, spatial modelling and build outputs. This role will provide you with an opportunity to travel to various locations throughout the UK, including various BAE, customer and supplier sites. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria. 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: 30th November 2025 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-KI1 #LI-Hybrid

Description Location: Farnborough, with opportunity for working at home and the need for occasional travel to customer. Security Clearance Level: DV Leidos has more than 30 years’ experience of developing and running some of the largest government systems in the world. We are currently hiring to expand our UK based technical team who support our delivery for the UK Govt. Come join our team and further develop your skills as we deliver and support systems key to the defence of the UK and partner nations. Being part of the Leidos team is a commitment to push yourself and those around you to do better, constantly adapt and learn new technologies. We’re a passionate team and are committed to developing and growing our staff. Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. We support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Are you ready for your next career challenge? We are seeking an experienced and proactive Service Architect to lead and own the service management input to bid activity, and to implement service transition within an agile delivery programme environment. This pivotal role ensures that all aspects of service are considered throughout the delivery lifecycle, enabling successful and seamless transition into live operations. Working as part of the Solution Architects team you will act as the central point for all service design and transition activities, collaborating across engineering, solution architecture, security, ITSM, and programme management teams. This is both a pre-sales bid role, combined with a hands-on, strategically important position that will shape how services are introduced and maintained in a complex and fast-moving technology environment. The Service Architect will be responsible for: • Service Architecture: Defining the service approach to enable technical and business service delivery for client environments, • Service Design: Produce detailed, fit-for-purpose Service Designs, including support task analysis and training needs assessment., • Service Transition Ownership: Lead the service transition planning and execution across agile delivery teams, ensuring new or changed services are effectively and smoothly handed over to live operations., • Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with:, • Customers: to gain their acceptance in your capability, • Bid teams: to build trust in your experience to develop compelling service solutions, • Engineering: to ensure supportability and operational readiness of developed solutions., • Solution Architects & Security: to influence technical design from a service operations perspective., • Programme Manager & Scrum Master: to align service readiness with delivery milestones., • Head of Live Service and ITSM Function Leads: to ensure operational acceptance criteria are met., • Technical Leads: to define support models and ensure documentation and handover requirements are clearly understood., • Requirements Management: Define and manage service requirements with the SMO, integrating them into solution designs and, • ITIL Process Alignment: Ensure all service designs and transitions align with ITIL framework best practices, including:, • Incident, Problem, and Change Management, • Service Level Management, • Knowledge Management, • Continual Service Improvement, • Governance & Assurance: Provide service input into design authorities, governance forums, and acceptance boards., • Continuous improvement & innovation: Identify opportunities for improvement, process & cost efficiency, and innovation. Introduce best practices in service management, automation, and monitoring. The Service Architect must have: • Proven experience as a Service Architect, Service Designer, or Service Transition Lead within complex IT delivery environments., • Strong working knowledge of the ITIL framework (working towards or having achieved ITIL 4 Master)., • Demonstrable experience in:, • Designing and implementing service models within large programmes., • Agile delivery methods, particularly Scrum and SAFe, including active participation in ceremonies and backlog refinement., • Creating Service Design Packages and contributing to Operational Acceptance Criteria., • Creating compelling text for PQQ and bid activity., • Development of cost models for new business., • Excellent interpersonal skills to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels., • Strong analytical and documentation skills, including gap analysis, risk assessment, and transition planning., • Experience working within cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams including engineering, cyber security, and programme teams It is desirable for the Service Architect to have: • ITIL 4 Managing Professional or ITIL Expert certification., • Experience working in secure or regulated environments (e.g. central government, finance, defence, healthcare). Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today! At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: • Contributory Pension Scheme, • Private Medical Insurance, • 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays), • Use of Flexi-time in accordance with programme priorities, • Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: ___– we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and a career development plans that enhance your future. Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter. We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.” For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. £74,700.00-£98,300.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Description Infrastructure Engineer Location: Farnborough, UK (Hybrid Working Policy) Clearance: High level of security clearance - DV Developed Vetting Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people and our community. Our mission and our values guide the way we do business. The foundation of our Leidos culture is our Values, Beliefs and Expectations by which we select, recognise and reward employees. They create the environment that drives us toward our mission. Inspired to make a difference, we are committed to solving the world’s toughest problems. Passionate about customer success by being determined to understand and respond to our customers’ needs as if they were our own. United as a team, we are bound together by our conviction that ethics and integrity is core to how we operate. Because of a key strategic development and a new exciting business opportunity, we have a requirement for a security-cleared Infrastructure Engineer based in the UK working at our Farnborough site and remotely. Leidos has more than 30 years’ experience of developing and running some of the largest government systems in the world. We are currently hiring to expand our UK based technical team who support our delivery for the UK Govt. Come join our team and further develop your skills as we deliver and support systems key to the defence of the UK and partner nations. Being part of the Leidos team is a commitment to push yourself and those around you to do better, constantly adapt and learn new technologies. We’re a passionate team and are committed to developing and growing our staff. Leidos is a global science and technology solutions leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defence, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 33,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING? As a result of some exciting programme wins, we currently have a permanent vacancy for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to support the development, transition & in-service running (including capability upgrades) of an IT application and infrastructure solution providing support to a critical operational end user. The preferred candidate will demonstrate effective application of Infrastructure Engineering in secure environments, with expertise and extensive knowledge across a variety of technologies and platforms, VMware stack technologies (ESXi, vSphere, NSX, VCLM), Microsoft stack technologies (AD, DNS, GPO, WSUS etc.) , Linux (RHEL) server management and hardware including but not limited to, Dell PowerEdge Servers, PowerVault storage, QNAP, Nexor data diodes. The role will provide technical exposure variance across both outcomes-based project activities and operational (Business as Usual) support activities. Your passions and experience will help you become a technical specialist and process owner with our operations support services including service improvement and add further value to our service offerings. You will be expected to contribute towards the creation and ongoing maintenance of technical documentation (LLDs, Work Instructions and Operational Wiki’s) and provide material to support the project work or the operational support service. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated and be able to work autonomously to achieve day to day objectives with significant results on project or operational deliverables, whilst also owning a variety of activities ensuring compliance with Secure by Design, project milestones and customer KPIs and SLAs. You must be an effective communicator, comfortable with directly engaging with customers and colleagues. You must also demonstrate an analytical and systematic approach to technical challenges. The successful individual will be responsible for: * Working with the team to plan and implement modern, scalable infrastructure using a range of new and emerging technologies including automation. * Collaborate with customers on all aspects of infrastructure management including the assurance and integration of infrastructure services to meet the needs of multiple lines of business * Recognise and exploit business opportunities by leveraging architecture and design best practice * Communicate effectively across organisational, technical and political boundaries, understanding the context. * Have Secure by Design at the forefront of any technology deployments and design input. WHO DO WE NEED? We are looking for someone with excellent organisation and communication who has good general knowledge of infrastructure technologies including servers, networks, data diodes, firewalls, SAN storage and replication. Specifically: * Strong knowledge and experience of Window Server deployment and management in a data centre environment, including OS build, AD, DNS, WSUS, PKI and GPOs implementation and support * Strong experience in VMware virtualisation technologies (ESXi, vSphere, VCLM, NSX) * Appreciation of good practices for a successful data centre operation, including the installation and configuration of Dell hardware using iSCSI connectivity * Experience of configuring Dell networking switches, setting up VLANS, truck and access ports along with best networking practices * Have good general knowledge of Microsoft tooling such as PowerShell * Experience of Linux (RHEL) * Understand DevSecOps source control and solid experience with Infrastructure as code (IaC) tooling Terraform and Ansible * Additional experience of: Ivanti, Trellix, Veeam Backup and Replication, KeyClock IDAM * Appreciation of containerisation (Docker) and K8s * Exposure to and understanding of hyperscale clouds such as AWS (AWS Cloud Practitioner preferred but not essential) * Have excellent analysis and problem-solving skills, taking ownership of complex incidents ensuring these are resolved to the satisfaction of the customer * Experience of operating in an Agile and or Scaled Agile environment where secure by design is the default approach to delivery but also familiar with waterfall methodology * DV Clearance is required. Are you ready to make an impact? Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your CV with us today! Everything we do is built on our commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our employees, and our communities. Learn more about the values and culture that are the foundations of our business. Our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in national security, defence, government, logistics and operations, transportation, and energy. What we do for you At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance. We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes: * Contributory Pension Scheme * Private Medical Insurance * 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays) * Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme) * Access to Flexi-time benefits Commitment to Diversity: We welcome applications from every part of the community and are committed to a truly diverse and inclusive culture. We foster a sense of belonging, welcoming all perspectives and contributions, and providing equal access to opportunities and resources for everyone. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know, and we will respond in a way that best fits your needs. Who We Are: Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science. Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation. What Makes Us Different: Purpose: you can use your passion and abilities at Leidos to keep the people you care about safe. We are at the forefront of machine learning, AI, cyber security and solutions. Using your skills in the technology frontline by helping to build a safer world. You can inspire change. Collaboration: having flexibility to do your job is one of our core benefits, enabling you to become part of our extraordinary team. We have been empowering our people to work flexibly for years. Whether you work from home, the office or on customer sites, we will give you the digital tools and the flexibility to work smarter and align your needs and ours. People: Leidos empowers people from every background to be themselves and gives you the tools to learn new skills by enabling growth whilst developing. We believe that extraordinary people need opportunities to grow, to be inspired and to inspire others. At Leidos, we invest in technical academies, career rotations and career development plans that enhance your future. Clearance Requirements: This role will require Developed Vetting (DV) Security Clearance. Those candidates without DV must be suitable for the process and will be required to commence application immediately upon successful application. Location: The role based at the Leidos Farnborough office for the majority of the time with occasional travel to customer locations and working from home. At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.” If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in. For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. £47,500.00-£60,900.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Prison Support Role HMP Huntercombe £29,432 His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service. An extraordinary job. Done by someone like you. As an Operational Support Grade, you will play a key part in supporting the day-to-day running of a busy prison. You will be part of a supportive team doing all sorts of things – from security and searches at the gate, to managing deliveries, supervising visitors, and monitoring phone calls and CCTV. It’s a varied and active job involving tasks which combine some desk duties with more physical tasks such as lifting, carrying and walking to escort vehicles across the prison grounds. Travel to Work – Some prison establishments are situated in rural locations with limited public transport options, therefore a driving licence and own transport is beneficial but is not an essential requirement of the role (unless specified*). Please note that shift start and finish times are fixed and it is your responsibility to get to and from your place of work on time for the start of your shift. Please carefully consider the location of this vacancy and your transport options. Applicants must hold a full, valid UK driving licence which must include the D1 Vehicle Category which allows you to drive vehicles with: · No more than 16 passenger seats, a maximum length of 8 metres, a trailer up to 750kg. Someone like you You don’t need any qualifications to do this job, but if you are a good communicator and can keep calm under pressure, this fast-paced role could be the start of a successful career for you. Helping to keep a prison running smoothly and safely you will have good judgement and common sense, and, above all, be a great team player. As an OSG, you will work a variety of shifts, including weekend and night shifts, to keep things running. An extraordinary job In this unique career, you’ll have the opportunity to protect the public and make an impact on lives by supporting the important work happening daily in our prisons. Unlike our prison officers, your contact with prisoners is limited, although depending on the particular prison you may interact with prisoners occasionally. The OSG role will give you significant knowledge and experience of how a prison operates. It can provide opportunities to move into other prison jobs, including opportunities to apply for the OSG to Prison Officer conversion scheme. What you can expect from us: You’ll be given great training and opportunities for progression and development. In addition to your base pay, you will receive: annual leave is 25 days on appointment and will increase to 30 days after 10 years’ service (calculated on a pro-rata basis) 9 days bank, public and privilege holidays access to a paid Level 2 apprenticeship in customer service access to the generous Civil Service pension scheme season ticket loans, retail discounts, an Employee Assistance Programme and a Cycle to Work scheme If this sounds like you, apply now.c272c101-f45c-4783-b4a0-50ad222b87c0

Position: Solar PV Installer Location: Bracknell - Travel within 1 hour, across Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire and surrounding areas Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 Solar PV Installer opportunity available with our client, a renewable energy contractor based in Surrey who specialise in the installation of solar PV systems, heat pumps, electric vehicle charging units, and battery storage systems within domest Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV. Please click on the apply button to read the full job description

• High earnings potential Earn up to 38,688 per year working 32 hours per week, with the opportunity to earn 50,000+ for full-time hours (40-hour week)., • Flexible working schedule Work when it suits you! Whether you prefer weekdays, evenings, or weekends, you set your own hours., • Work locally Most of our instructors operate within a 30-minute radius of their home, reducing travel time and increasing earning potential., • Your own dual-control car Choose from a range of brand-new and nearly-new vehicles, including the Ford Puma, Renault Clio, MG3, and Vauxhall Corsa, all supplied by leading UK dual-control car providers., • 5-star rated driving school Join a trusted and well-established driving school with a strong track record and high learner pass rates., • Teach learners of all skill levels, helping them develop safe and confident driving habits., • Structure lessons to suit individual learning styles., • Offer guidance and support to ensure students pass their driving tests., • Have held a full UK driving licence for at least three years., • Have no more than five penalty points and no driving bans in the last five years., • Be reliable, punctual, and patient, ensuring students feel comfortable and supported.

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