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Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary. Role: Deputy Nursery Manager (supernumerary). Location: West Downs Day Nursery | Winchester | SO22 5HT (on the Student Village site of the University of Winchester). Contract: Permanent | 37.5 hours/week | 52 weeks/year. Working pattern: Varied shifts Monday-Friday between 07:00-18:30. Responsible to: Nursery Manager. We’ve been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Within our 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and Training Academy, EduBase, our ethos is simple: we all belong, we all matter, and we all contribute. We believe in ‘careers, not jobs’, supporting one another to grow and succeed. Why join us? • Generous annual leave: 25 days paid leave per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days with length of service, plus paid bank holidays., • Work-life balance: Up to a further 20 paid days off each year through our Partnership Reward Days incentive; take your leave or sell the days you accrue, tax-free., • Childcare discount: 75% discount (or 40% grandparent discount) on your fees at any Childbase nursery, from day one., • Exclusive partner benefits: Long-service rewards, qualification bonuses and retail discounts., • Wellbeing support: Free meals, mental health and occupational health support, flu jabs, eye care vouchers and a free will-writing service., • We are employee-owned: Every colleague is a partner with a voice, who helps drive our success; when we do well, we each receive an annual tax-free dividend., • We are number 1: Ranked top of the Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes., • We are community driven: Supporting causes close to our hearts, we’ve raised more than £3.5 million for charity., • You are a qualified early years professional: You hold a DfE approved early years qualification at level 3 or above and are currently working in a leadership capacity in an early years environment, ideally as a Third-in-Charge, Assistant Manager or Deputy Manager., • You are passionate about developing your team: You have experience of building and retaining a knowledgeable and happy workforce, using positive role modelling and performance review processes to guide colleagues to deliver outstanding early years practice, promoting the best outcomes for children’s learning., • You are an advocate for safeguarding: You always will ensure the well-being of the children and your colleagues is promoted at all times., • You are collaborative: In partnership with the Nursery Manager, you will achieve occupancy, budget, recruitment and retention targets, implement our corporate plan and uphold the nursery’s reputation within the community, resuming full responsibility of the nursery in the absence of the manager. We are an inclusive employer and we welcome applicants of all ages and backgrounds. We’re committed to FREDIE (fairness, respect, equality, diversity, inclusion, and engagement) and will consider any reasonable adjustments required. If you meet the essential criteria for this role, your application will be automatically shortlisted for review by our Recruitment Team who will determine if an interview is the next step. Applicants must currently reside within a commutable distance of the nursery and hold suitable Right to Work in the UK; VISA sponsorship is not available. Safer recruitment checks apply, which include an Enhanced DBS check. If you’re not early years qualified, visit our Careers Page to explore other opportunities.

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 eight 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. The Role: This is an initial 6 month contract role within our UK IT Business Unit. The IT Solution Architect will be responsible for designing and implementing technology solutions that align with business objectives and technical requirements. This role bridges the gap between business needs and IT capabilities, ensuring that solutions are scalable, secure, and cost-effective. The Solution Architect works closely with stakeholders, developers, and project managers to deliver robust architectures that support organisational goals. Key Responsibilities: * Solution Design & Architecture to a high standard. * Develop high-level and detailed solution architectures for IT systems and applications. * Ensure solutions comply with enterprise architecture standards, security policies, and regulatory requirements. * Create architectural diagrams, models, and documentation for proposed solutions. * Stakeholder Engagement * Collaborate with business analysts, project managers, and technical teams to understand requirements. * Present architectural solutions to stakeholders and obtain buy-in. * Technology Evaluation * Assess emerging technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate. * Conduct feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses for proposed solutions. * Governance & Standards * Define and enforce architectural principles, guidelines, and best practices. * Ensure consistency and integration across systems and platforms. * Implementation Support * Provide technical leadership during solution implementation. * Troubleshoot architectural issues and guide development teams. * Perform Risk Management. * Identify potential risks in solution design and propose mitigation strategies. * Ensure compliance with data protection and cybersecurity standards. Qualifications and Skills: * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. * 7+ years in IT roles, with at least 3 years in solution architecture. * Experience in large-scale system design and implementation. * Certifications (Preferred). * TOGAF, AWS/Azure Solution Architect, ITIL. * Knowledge of enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, Zachman). * Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid architectures. * Experience with APIs, microservices, and integration patterns. * Understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure principles. * Analytical & Problem-Solving. * Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions. * Strong analytical skills for evaluating complex systems. * Communication & Leadership. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels. * Self-motivated, resilient and able to work under pressure. * Excellent communication and presentation skills. 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.

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 eight 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. The Role: This role is part of our Sensor Systems Business Unit. Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking talented and highly motivated Systems Engineer to support our radar and sensors growth activities at either our Fareham campus. Much of our current work is centred on the G1X radar, which is the newest radar in Saab's portfolio - a software defined radar with a regular capability update cycle post-delivery, as well as an established production line. As a Systems Engineer you will regularly work with current products, developing enhancements and investigating new areas for product growth. Key Responsibilities: As a System Engineer you will be responsible for various activities across the product lifecycle. Responsibilities include: * Support to bid activities * Requirements management activities * Radar performance analysis * Radar algorithm development * System and sub-system design * Support to customer demonstrations * Travel within UK and abroad (including to Gothenburg office) Required Skills: * As a person you are positive, social, results oriented and a team player with a background in systems engineering * Experience of radar, communications or EW systems in considered essential (5 years minimum) * Experience of working with MATLAB, ideally working with recorded radar data * Experience of working in a recognised industry standard requirements management tool * Familiar with principles of 15288:2023 * Familiar with product road mapping and product lifecycle techniques * Enjoy working and developing in a team * Like cooperating with others but are capable of working individually as well * Good technical communication skills * Have a Bachelors degree or equivalent * During your employment you will handle tasks and materials that are classified as military secret and therefore you must have a UK or Swedish citizenship As a National Security Vetting clearance is required for this role, applicants will be required to hold National Security Vetting clearance to SC level or have the ability to gain it. 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.

Introduction Saab 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. Role Purpose The Compensation & Benefits Specialist is responsible for supporting the design, implementation, administration, and ongoing management of the organisation's compensation and benefits programmes in the UK. The role ensures reward practices are competitive, compliant with UK legislation, aligned with business objectives, and supports the successful delivery of key HR initiatives, including the payroll transformation project. This role will be a one-year fixed term contract. Key Responsibilities: Compensation • Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of salary structures, grading frameworks, and job evaluation processes., • Conduct market benchmarking using salary surveys to ensure competitive and equitable pay practices., • Provide analytical support for annual pay review, bonus, and incentive processes, including modelling and cost analysis., • Partner with HR Business Partners and hiring managers to provide guidance on pay decisions, offers, promotions, and internal moves., • Manage the day-to-day administration of UK benefits programmes, which may include pensions, private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, wellbeing benefits, and flexible benefits schemes., • Act as the key point of contact for benefit providers and brokers, supporting renewals, negotiations, and service reviews., • Support the implementation and ongoing administration of benefit policies, including discretionary benefits and allowances., • Support the payroll transformation project, working closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, and external vendors., • Support data cleansing, parallel payroll runs, and user acceptance testing to ensure accurate reward and benefits outcomes., • Ensure all compensation and benefits practices are compliant with UK legislation, including HMRC requirements, auto-enrolment pension regulations, and employment law., • Maintain accurate documentation, policies, and procedures related to reward programmes., • Maintain accurate reward data within HR and payroll systems., • Produce regular and ad hoc reports on compensation and benefits metrics for HR leadership and senior stakeholders., • Support reward-related projects, including system implementations, benefit redesigns, and policy changes., • Identify opportunities to improve reward processes, employee experience, and operational efficiency. Essential: • Proven experience in a Compensation & Benefits, Reward, or HR role with a strong focus on UK reward practices., • Good understanding of UK employment law, HMRC requirements, and pension auto-enrolment., • Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret and present data clearly., • Experience working with HR systems and payroll data., • High level of accuracy and attention to detail., • Experience supporting pay reviews, bonus schemes, or job evaluation processes., • Experience working with benefits brokers and external providers., • Knowledge of gender pay gap and equal pay reporting., • CIPD qualification (Level 5 or above) or equivalent experience desirable., • Professional and discreet, with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information., • Strong stakeholder management and communication skills., • Collaborative, proactive, and solution-focused.

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.

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 eight 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 ___. The Role: This role will be a part of our Saab Seaeye business in Fareham. In this role you will take responsibility for the full-lifecycle design and development of bespoke power conversion and transmission solutions in line with the company's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. As Lead Engineer you will act as Technical Authority for concurrent power projects: from in-house designs to outsourced specification and management. Key Responsibilities: The role seeks an engineer with excellent knowledge of power architectures, transmission, conversion and distribution, whilst having an appreciation for the real-world subtleties involved in creating robust and reliable power systems. You may be working on anything from large-scale power conversion products, efficient cabled transmission designs all the way through to motor drives and low voltage converters. Our voltages range from 24V to 5000V with powers from 500W to 250kW. You will be responsible for the successful design, implementation and delivery into our products. This may include technically leading small multi-disciplinary teams and therefore the candidate must show an aptitude for directing and coordinating project activities and have strong communication/interpersonal skills. A product-focussed mindset is essential: taking a view across the different engineering disciplines to deliver the most appropriate solution. Our products provide unique challenges in designing non-conventional solutions which can meet size, weight and efficiency demands. Qualifications and Skills: Essential: • Significant Experience in Power Electronics, • Full-lifecycle experience: from concept to tested solution, • Self-starter: taking the lead and having a proactive mindset, • Excellent theoretical knowledge backed up by proven hands-on experience, • Proven knowledge of power transmission: AC and DC, applied to multi-km cabled solutions, • Proven Knowledge of DC converter topologies: Buck/Boost/Flyback/LLC/Full-Bridge, • Proven Knowledge of AC converter techniques: single phase/multiphase, power factor correction, • Experience of power converter product design AC-DC, DC-DC and DC-AC inverters, • Experience working with power switching devices: MOSFET, IGBT, SiCFET, GaNFET and associated drive circuitry, • Experience working with voltages up to 5kV and multi-kW powers, • Experience in designing or specifying custom transformer and magnetic components, • Experience using modelling and simulation packages, • Experience in both digital and analogue design concepts, • Experience of filter design and implementation, • Experience designing/specifying control systems for power conversion, • Knowledge of thermal management techniques, • Knowledge of design-for-compliance, • Experience developing requirements specifications and test procedures, • High Voltage Experience up to 5kV, • Thermal modelling experience, • Motor design principles and control techniques

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 eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This role will be a part of our Saab Seaeye business in Fareham. This can be a 12 month FTC. In this role you will take responsibility for the full-lifecycle design and development of bespoke power conversion and transmission solutions in line with the company's business needs through innovation, creativity and professionalism. As Lead Engineer you will act as Technical Authority for concurrent power projects: from in-house designs to outsourced specification and management. Key Responsibilities: The role seeks an engineer with excellent knowledge of power architectures, transmission, conversion and distribution, whilst having an appreciation for the real-world subtleties involved in creating robust and reliable power systems. You may be working on anything from large-scale power conversion products, efficient cabled transmission designs all the way through to motor drives and low voltage converters. Our voltages range from 24V to 5000V with powers from 500W to 250kW. You will be responsible for the successful design, implementation and delivery into our products. This may include technically leading small multi-disciplinary teams and therefore the candidate must show an aptitude for directing and coordinating project activities and have strong communication/interpersonal skills. A product-focussed mindset is essential: taking a view across the different engineering disciplines to deliver the most appropriate solution. Our products provide unique challenges in designing non-conventional solutions which can meet size, weight and efficiency demands. Qualifications and Skills: Essential: • Significant Experience in Power Electronics, • Full-lifecycle experience: from concept to tested solution, • Self-starter: taking the lead and having a proactive mindset, • Excellent theoretical knowledge backed up by proven hands-on experience, • Proven knowledge of power transmission: AC and DC, applied to multi-km cabled solutions, • Proven Knowledge of DC converter topologies: Buck/Boost/Flyback/LLC/Full-Bridge, • Proven Knowledge of AC converter techniques: single phase/multiphase, power factor correction, • Experience of power converter product design AC-DC, DC-DC and DC-AC inverters, • Experience working with power switching devices: MOSFET, IGBT, SiCFET, GaNFET and associated drive circuitry, • Experience working with voltages up to 5kV and multi-kW powers, • Experience in designing or specifying custom transformer and magnetic components, • Experience using modelling and simulation packages, • Experience in both digital and analogue design concepts, • Experience of filter design and implementation, • Experience designing/specifying control systems for power conversion, • Knowledge of thermal management techniques, • Knowledge of design-for-compliance, • Experience developing requirements specifications and test procedures, • High Voltage Experience up to 5kV, • Thermal modelling experience, • Motor design principles and control techniques

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The team is strategically important to the firm and offers genuine progression for an ambitious construction lawyer seeking long‑term career development. The successful Senior Associate – Projects, Development and Construction will focus on non‑contentious construction matters, including:. Thi

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