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Love being on the move and interacting with people from all walks of life? Proud to deliver quality goods on time and put a smile on thousands of faces every week? Join Ocado Logistics where there are bags of possibilities. It's our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience. Whilst others might call you delivery drivers, here at Ocado Logistics our Customer Service Team Members play a vital role, delivering top quality products on time and in an efficient manner. You’ll be out on the road whatever the weather, but you’ll never have to fight over the radio station, and you can sing along as loud as you like! In return, we use our automated technology to pre plan your route and pre-load your van! Everyone likes their groceries at different times, so our working patterns will involve evenings and weekends in addition to weekdays - so on top of your base pay you will receive premiums that will increase your average hourly earnings to £13.24 per hour. You can also stack your earnings further with enhanced overtime to fund those special occasions! All your breaks are paid, meaning for every minute at work you get paid. That’s a great deal! (Everyone’s shifts will vary but more information is included at the bottom of this advert to help you understand what that might look like.) Whilst a safe working environment goes without saying, we offer a shopping list of perks that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, including: • Company pension of up to 7% matched contributions after just 3 months, • An enhanced digital health and wellbeing service, including virtual GP appointments, for you and your dependents, • Hundreds of high street shopping, entertainment and restaurant discounts, • Life insurance coverage from day one of employment, • 15% off your weekly shop with Ocado.com, • Loads more voluntary benefits such as dental and travel insurance at a discounted price You don’t need any previous experience to join our good-natured team, just bring yourself and a positive attitude, and our amazing training team will do the rest! But you will need the following Driving Licence Requirements: • Full UK or EU driving licence., • Minimum of 6 months driving experience (12 months experience is desirable)., • Maximum of 6 penalty points. As this is a customer facing role, good communication skills are also essential. How to apply: • Fill in an online application - there is no CV needed!, • Our friendly recruitment team will get in touch to conduct an Online Licence Check and Right to Work Checks., • You will be invited to take a tour of the site, giving you the opportunity to meet the team for a question-and-answer session, and have a relaxed chat as part of a light touch interview, • We will run a Disclosure Barring System check (DBS). Contract Hours: 40 hours (including paid breaks) Contracted days: You will be required to work any 5 days out of 7 working 8 hour shifts, and will be provided with further information during pre-boarding. Shifts: AM & PM. You may start as early as 05:30 in the morning, and can finish as late as 12:00 (midnight). Please check your commute time prior to applying. You will receive your shift rota up to 13 weeks in advance. Pay Structure: The position is lunar paid. This means you will be paid every 4 weeks according to a monthly schedule. Please take this into consideration when applying. Hourly Pay Rates: Monday to Saturday (Basic Rate) £12.72 Evening Premium (from 6pm) £1.12 Sunday Day Premium £1.27 Sunday Evening Premium £2.50 Overtime rate Monday to Saturday (Day Shift) £15.90 Overtime rate Monday to Saturday (Evening Shift) £17.30 We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, prioritising inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for people with disabilities. So, whatever your background or story, you’ll find a home at Ocado Logistics.

Love being on the move and interacting with people from all walks of life? Proud to deliver quality goods on time and put a smile on thousands of faces every week? Join Ocado Logistics where there are bags of possibilities. It's our mission to provide an outstanding customer experience. Whilst others might call you delivery drivers, here at Ocado Logistics our Customer Service Team Members play a vital role, delivering top quality products on time and in an efficient manner. You’ll be out on the road whatever the weather, but you’ll never have to fight over the radio station, and you can sing along as loud as you like! In return, we use our automated technology to pre plan your route and pre-load your van! Everyone likes their groceries at different times, so our working patterns will involve evenings and weekends in addition to weekdays - so on top of your base pay you will receive premiums that will increase your average hourly earnings to £13.50 per hour. You can also stack your earnings further with enhanced overtime to fund those special occasions! All your breaks are paid, meaning for every minute at work you get paid. That’s a great deal! (Everyone’s shifts will vary but more information is included at the bottom of this advert to help you understand what that might look like.) Whilst a safe working environment goes without saying, we offer a shopping list of perks that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle, including: • Company pension of up to 7% matched contributions after just 3 months, • An enhanced digital health and wellbeing service, including virtual GP appointments, for you and your dependents, • Hundreds of high street shopping, entertainment and restaurant discounts, • Life insurance coverage from day one of employment, • 15% off your weekly shop with Ocado.com, • Loads more voluntary benefits such as dental and travel insurance at a discounted price You don’t need any previous experience to join our good-natured team, just bring yourself and a positive attitude, and our amazing training team will do the rest! But you will need the following Driving Licence Requirements: • Full UK or EU driving licence., • Minimum of 6 months driving experience (12 months experience is desirable)., • Maximum of 6 penalty points. As this is a customer facing role, good communication skills are also essential. How to apply: • Fill in an online application - there is no CV needed!, • Our friendly recruitment team will get in touch to conduct an Online Licence Check and Right to Work Checks., • You will be invited to take a tour of the site, giving you the opportunity to meet the team for a question-and-answer session, and have a relaxed chat as part of a light touch interview, • We will run a Disclosure Barring System check (DBS). Contract Hours: 40 hours (including paid breaks) Contracted days: You will be required to work any 5 days out of 7, and will be provided with further information during pre-boarding. Shifts: AM & PM. You may start as early as 05:30 in the morning, and can finish as late as 12:00 (midnight). Please check your commute time prior to applying. You will receive your shift rota up to 13 weeks in advance. Pay Structure: The position is lunar paid. This means you will be paid every 4 weeks according to a monthly schedule. Please take this into consideration when applying. Hourly Pay Rates: Monday to Saturday (Basic Rate) £13.04 Evening Premium (from 6pm) £1.12 Sunday Day Premium £1.30 Sunday Evening Premium £2.54 Overtime rate Monday to Saturday (Day Shift) £16.30 Overtime rate Monday to Saturday (Evening Shift) £17.70 We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, prioritising inclusivity and equal opportunities for all individuals, ensuring a supportive and accessible workplace for people with disabilities. So, whatever your background or story, you’ll find a home at Ocado Logistics.

Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Livingston, London Osterley or Brick Lane Office. We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. As a key member of the Enterprise Technology Identity and Access Management team, you will help set the direction of Sky's Identity and Access Management (IAM) roadmap and strategy as we expand the platform (One Identity) to different business areas within Sky Group. You will be an authentication and access management specialist who will be comfortable developing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient IAM systems for our internal stakeholders. What You'll Do • Design, develop, and implement IAM solutions using One Identity Manager., • Collaborate with other team members to ensure that IAM solutions meet business requirements, security standards, and regulatory compliance., • Develop custom scripts and processes to extend the functionality of One Identity Manager., • Configure and maintain connectors for identity sources such as Active Directory, LDAP, and HR systems., • Perform IAM solution testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution., • Be responsible for the development lifecycle, testing and deployment of your code, ensuring change compliance is maintained throughout., • Proactively ensure that the platform remains in line with emerging technologies by ensuring upgrades are completed in a timely manner., • Provide technical guidance to clients and other team members on IAM best practices, solution design, and implementation., • Participate in the development and delivery of client training programs and technical documentation as required., • Have an identity first approach with a sound understanding of the concept of least privileged., • Conduct regular audits and assessments of the IAM stack identify and address any security gaps or vulnerabilities., • Work with auditors to and supply evidence as required., • Stay ahead of the security curve and make best practice recommendations to senior management (NIST, NCSC etc.), • Be able to work autonomously on complex projects, gathering key information and making appropriate recommendations., • Mentoring and support for other members of the Team. What You'll Bring, • Solid understanding of Identity Governance and Administration platforms (preferably One Identity) with extensive demonstrable recent experience in the field., • Strong understanding of IAM concepts and protocols such as LDAP, SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect., • Expertise in cross platform scripting (TSQL, Powershell, bash etc...), • On premise and cloud directory services (LDAP, Azure AD, GSuite etc.), • Be a subject matter expert on both legacy and modern authentication protocols., • Have excellent security awareness including standards e.g., IS027001, NIST and CIS., • Have a good understanding of Web APIs including SOAP, REST and GraphQL architectures., • Have a good understanding of Access Controls and Identity Lifecycle management., • Have excellent communication and organisational skills. Team overview Cyber Security Our products, platforms and technologies are constantly evolving that's why keeping Sky safe from cyber-attacks is one of our top priorities. Our Cyber Security team helps the business grow while protecting our customers, colleagues and partners from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Our team includes Cyber Fusion Centre, Security Services, Risk and Compliance, Programme Delivery and Business Security, and we work across the UK, Italy and Germany. Join us and you'll get involved in tackling challenges and future threats in an ever-changing cyber landscape. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here's a taster: • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place, • The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate, • A generous pension package, • Private healthcare, • Discounted mobile and broadband, • A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiencesInclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Livingston Watermark House, Scotland Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston South train station and the town centre. Plus there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. You'll be well fed at our subsidised canteen, and you can keep in shape at our onsite gym - or play a game of pool or table tennis. Osterle y, London Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Brick Lane, London Brick Lane is in the heart of the East End of London. It's part of a vibrant and diverse community; close to street food, cafes and shops. The closest tube station is Aldgate East and Liverpool Street is about a 10 minute walk. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

Location for this position is flexible, we are accepting candidates who are able to work Hybrid in either our Livingston, London Osterley or Brick Lane Office. We believe in better. And we make it happen. Better content. Better products. And better careers. Working in Tech, Product or Data at Sky is about building the next and the new. From broadband to broadcast, streaming to mobile, SkyQ to Sky Glass, we never stand still. We optimise and innovate. We turn big ideas into the products, content and services millions of people love. And we do it all right here at Sky. As a key member of the Enterprise Technology Identity and Access Management team, you will help set the direction of Sky's Identity and Access Management (IAM) roadmap and strategy as we expand the platform (One Identity) to different business areas within Sky Group. You will be an authentication and access management specialist who will be comfortable developing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient IAM systems for our internal stakeholders. What You'll Do • Design, develop, and implement IAM solutions using One Identity Manager., • Collaborate with other team members to ensure that IAM solutions meet business requirements, security standards, and regulatory compliance., • Develop custom scripts and processes to extend the functionality of One Identity Manager., • Configure and maintain connectors for identity sources such as Active Directory, LDAP, and HR systems., • Perform IAM solution testing, troubleshooting, and issue resolution., • Be responsible for the development lifecycle, testing and deployment of your code, ensuring change compliance is maintained throughout., • Proactively ensure that the platform remains in line with emerging technologies by ensuring upgrades are completed in a timely manner., • Provide technical guidance to clients and other team members on IAM best practices, solution design, and implementation., • Participate in the development and delivery of client training programs and technical documentation as required., • Have an identity first approach with a sound understanding of the concept of least privileged., • Conduct regular audits and assessments of the IAM stack identify and address any security gaps or vulnerabilities., • Work with auditors to and supply evidence as required., • Stay ahead of the security curve and make best practice recommendations to senior management (NIST, NCSC etc.), • Be able to work autonomously on complex projects, gathering key information and making appropriate recommendations., • Mentoring and support for other members of the Team. What You'll Bring, • Solid understanding of Identity Governance and Administration platforms (preferably One Identity) with extensive demonstrable recent experience in the field., • Strong understanding of IAM concepts and protocols such as LDAP, SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect., • Expertise in cross platform scripting (TSQL, Powershell, bash etc...), • On premise and cloud directory services (LDAP, Azure AD, GSuite etc.), • Be a subject matter expert on both legacy and modern authentication protocols., • Have excellent security awareness including standards e.g., IS027001, NIST and CIS., • Have a good understanding of Web APIs including SOAP, REST and GraphQL architectures., • Have a good understanding of Access Controls and Identity Lifecycle management., • Have excellent communication and organisational skills. Team overview Cyber Security Our products, platforms and technologies are constantly evolving that's why keeping Sky safe from cyber-attacks is one of our top priorities. Our Cyber Security team helps the business grow while protecting our customers, colleagues and partners from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Our team includes Cyber Fusion Centre, Security Services, Risk and Compliance, Programme Delivery and Business Security, and we work across the UK, Italy and Germany. Join us and you'll get involved in tackling challenges and future threats in an ever-changing cyber landscape. The rewards There's one thing people can't stop talking about when it comes to #LifeAtSky: the perks. Here's a taster: • Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place, • The magic of Sky Glass at an exclusive rate, • A generous pension package, • Private healthcare, • Discounted mobile and broadband, • A wide range of Sky VIP rewards and experiencesInclusion & how you'll work We are a Disability Confident Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can. We've embraced hybrid working and split our time between unique office spaces and the convenience of working from home. You'll find out more about what hybrid working looks like for your role later on in the recruitment process. Your office space Livingston Watermark House, Scotland Our lively campus is a free shuttle bus away from Livingston South train station and the town centre. Plus there's onsite parking available for cars, motorbikes and bicycles. You'll be well fed at our subsidised canteen, and you can keep in shape at our onsite gym - or play a game of pool or table tennis. Osterle y, London Our Osterley Campus is a 10-minute walk from Syon Lane train station. Or you can hop on one of our free shuttle buses that run to and from Osterley, Gunnersbury, Ealing Broadway and South Ealing tube stations. There are also plenty of bike shelters and showers. On campus, you'll find 13 subsidised restaurants, cafes, and a Waitrose. You can keep in shape at our subsidised gym, catch the latest shows and movies at our cinema, get your car washed, and even get pampered at our beauty salon. Brick Lane, London Brick Lane is in the heart of the East End of London. It's part of a vibrant and diverse community; close to street food, cafes and shops. The closest tube station is Aldgate East and Liverpool Street is about a 10 minute walk. We'd love to hear from you Inventive, forward-thinking minds come together to work in Tech, Product and Data at Sky. It's a place where you can explore what if, how far, and what next. But better doesn't stop at what we do, it's how we do it, too. We embrace each other's differences. We support our community and contribute to a sustainable future for our business and the planet. If you believe in better, we'll back you all the way. Just so you know: if your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a criminal record check. And depending on the role you have applied for and the nature of any convictions you may have, we might have to withdraw the offer.

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK As an Early Years Educator, you will play a leading role in fostering the intellectual, social, and emotional development of children at Busy Bees. Join a company that values high-quality education and provides ample growth opportunities. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you’ll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Day Nursery and Pre-school at Bedford Manton Lane are proud to hold Ofsted rating Good. With great transport links, longstanding team, beautiful purpose built settings and opportunities for progression. Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI), • Create a Safe, Stimulating Environment: Prepare materials and arrange rooms to encourage children's growth and learning., • Lead Educational Activities: Plan and deliver activities that support children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development, aligned with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)., • Level 3 (or above) qualification in Early Years Education., • Proven experience in working with children under 5 and a genuine interest in early childhood education

Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees – Leading Nursery Group in the UK Become a Room Leader at Busy Bees, guiding multiple rooms and supporting your team to deliver outstanding care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK’s largest nursery group, with nearly 400 settings. We’re committed to giving every child the best start in life and fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued. Why Join Us? We offer a supportive environment, access to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, and the chance to create inspiring spaces for children to grow. About Our Bedford Elstow Nursery Our Ofsted-rated Good nursery supports up to 112 children and features natural outdoor learning spaces. We’re a 2-minute walk from the bus stop, close to the A6 and A421, offer free staff parking, and provide the option of a 4-day working week. Join us and help children thrive in a nurturing, vibrant environment! Busy Bees Benefits • Competitive salary___, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Our ‘Hive’ benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers, • Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays), • Your birthday off – it’s our gift to you!, • 50% childcare discount, • Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus, • Menopause support through Peppy, • Financial support through Salary Finance, • Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders, • Cycle to Work scheme, • Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon, • Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI), • Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room., • Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children., • Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration., • Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents., • Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children., • Level 3 qualification or above in early years education., • Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner., • Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

• £32,000 - £37,000 per annum, • Average uncapped bonus of £5,800 per annum (with potential to earn more), • 5 days a week If you’re an experienced mechanic with a passion for delivering excellent customer experience and keeping vehicles safe on the road, we want to hear from you. As a Vehicle Technician / MOT Tester, you’ll carry out MOT tests to DVSA standards and complete a wide range of vehicle maintenance and repair work. From advanced diagnostics & repairs to routine services, you’ll ensure every job is done to the highest standard. Drive your career forward at Halfords, the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business, offering excellent training & development opportunities, a wide range of benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme. Benefits Include: • 5.6 weeks’ annual leave, • Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores, • Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more, • Family & Friends Discount Events, • Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme, • Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance, • GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day, • Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares, • Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs Skills and experience • Level 3 qualified in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair (or equivalent qualification or experience), • Valid MOT Testing Licence, • Full drivers licence with less than 9 points Why Halfords? We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

• £30,339 - £33,339 per annum, • Average uncapped bonus of £4,800 per year (with potential to earn more), • 5 days a week We’re the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business and we offer great career opportunities, benefits and an uncapped bonus scheme. As a Vehicle Technician/ Mechanic, you will be already skilled in servicing and repair/replacement work. You’ll have the ability to carry out more complex tasks such as clutches and timing belt replacements and diagnostics in areas such as vehicle electrics, brake steering and suspension systems. Benefits Include: • 5.6 weeks’ annual leave, • Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores, • Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more, • Family & Friends Discount Events, • Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme, • Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance, • GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day, • Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares, • Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs Skills and experience • Must have a Level 3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent OR time served experience, • Must have a full drivers licence with no more than 9 points We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

You'll be field-based, leading audits, training, incident investigations and ensuring compliance across health, fire and food safety, working closely with site teams and senior leaders to embed a strong safety culture. Strong understanding of health & safety and food safety legislation. Health & Saf

Control Systems Engineer Orion is working with a market-leading automation company seeking an experienced Control Systems Engineer to join its dynamic team. This is a fantastic chance for a multi-skilled professional with a strong background in PLC and HMI control systems to contribute to innovative automated machinery solutions. About the Control Systems Engineer Role: As a Control Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for designing electrical control systems, developing software, and supporting the full lifecycle of machine projects—from initial design and commissioning to final installation at customer sites worldwide. Collaboration with internal teams and effective communication with customers are essential to ensure successful project delivery. The role involves occasional international travel (approximately 4-5 trips per year) to support installations and assist end-users with upgrade projects. Responsibilities of the Control Systems Engineer: • Design electrical engineering solutions and software for machinery., • Conduct design reviews and prepare specifications for specialised applications., • Complete FAT documentation., • Support engineering queries and resolve manufacturing quality issues., • Perform installation, commissioning, and troubleshooting at customer sites globally. Requirements of the Control Systems Engineer: • Proven experience designing electrical control systems for special-purpose machinery., • Competence in compiling BOMs and managing MRP uploads., • PLC programming experience with Siemens S7 and/or Rockwell ControlLogix., • Experience commissioning machines to FAT protocols., • Experience in creating risk assessments and safety circuit design to meet SIL standards., • Setup and implementation of vision systems. Benefits for the Control Systems Engineer: • Competitive salary with discretionary bonus., • Early finish on Fridays., • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays., • Company life insurance (6x salary)., • Pension scheme (5%), • Overtime opportunities when working at customer premises

Hush is an ambitious and distinctive fashion brand, with plans to double the business over the next few years. Founded 21 years ago, we are now established as one of the UK’s leading online fashion retailers. We employ around 140 employees across head office and retail, creating and selling a beautiful range of women’s clothing and accessories characterised by effortlessness, simplicity and a laidback sense of style. Despite the challenges to the retail industry, Hush has continued grow – and our company culture still reflects our entrepreneurial roots and relaxed aesthetic. We love hard-working and talented people with a can-do attitude and a passion for what they do. About the role Hush is on the hunt for a Performance Marketing Manager to power our in-house growth engine. Reporting to the Head of Growth, you’ll lead a team of three specialists across Paid Search, Paid Social, Display, Programmatic and Affiliates. This is a hands-on role where you’ll own significant budgets, shape channel strategy, and drive profitable growth across the full funnel. What you’ll do • Own performance strategy: Align channel mix to growth, profitability and customer lifetime value., • Lead & mentor: Coach a team of three, set goals, and raise the bar on analytical rigour., • Optimise budgets: Daily pacing, weekly reallocation, and hitting spend/revenue targets., • Champion experimentation: Test audiences, bidding, creative, landing pages and offers – scale winners fast., • Drive automation & AI: Streamline workflows, improve QA, and accelerate insights., • Collaborate cross-functionally: Partner with Creative, eCom, Engineering and Insights to deliver best-in-class campaigns. What success looks like • Clear channel strategy with targets and test roadmap., • Clean tracking, validated pixels, and dependable reporting., • Rolling cadence of experiments with quantified uplift., • Consistent budget pacing and improved CAC/CPO., • A pipeline of creative winners driving growth. What you’ll bring • Proven performance marketing experience in e-commerce/fashion retail with large budgets., • Deep platform knowledge: Google Ads (Performance Max, Shopping), Meta, GDN, AdRoll, affiliates., • Strong testing background, advanced Excel/Sheets skills, and BI dashboard experience (Looker Studio)., • Familiarity with attribution tools (Triple Whale) and optimisation tooling (Optmyzr)., • Track record of coaching specialists and leveraging AI for speed and scale., • Must have experience in a womenswear brand. Why you’ll love it here 🎉 A supportive, dynamic, and creative workplace. 🚀 Growth opportunities as we expand and innovate. 🏖️ Generous holiday allowance with flexible hybrid working options. 📚 Continuous professional development to keep you ahead of the curve. 🍻 Social events that celebrate our collective achievements. 💪🏼 Early-finish Fridays and flexible hours for a better work-life balance. ✨ Exclusive company discounts and perks Why Hush At Hush, you’ll be at the forefront of growth marketing, combining creativity with data-driven rigour. You’ll have the autonomy to shape strategy, the support of a talented team, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact on a fast-growing fashion brand. Our Commitment At Hush, we embrace diversity as a strength that drives innovation and creativity. We are dedicated to building an inclusive workplace where individuality is celebrated, and everyone feels empowered to succeed. Our culture reflects our commitment to equal opportunities and respect for all. 📩 Ready to take ownership and accelerate growth? Easy apply here. No agencies please.

FLI Water is expanding — and we’re looking for a talented Senior Process Engineer with a strong background in municipal wastewater projects to help us deliver innovative water and wastewater treatment solutions across the UK. From £100K refurbishments to £6M turnkey projects, you’ll play a key role in designing, developing, and commissioning process systems that improve water infrastructure and protect the environment. What You’ll Do: • Lead process design from concept to commissioning, • Prepare P&IDs, mass balance diagrams, and technical documentation, • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients, • Support pilot trials and new technology assessments, • Deliver operator training and manage commissioning activities, • Mentor junior engineers and enhance internal design tools What You’ll Bring: • Degree in Engineering or Science + 5–10 years’ experience, • Chartered or working towards Chartered status, • Strong background in municipal wastewater projects, • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills, • Full UK driving licence What’s in it for You: Competitive salary + car allowance + fuel card 25 days holiday + buy/sell options Pension, Paycare scheme Flexible working Career development pathways Supportive, multi-cultural team environment Join a company that values safety, trust, innovation, and teamwork — and be part of a team that’s making a real impact in the water sector. Apply now or message us to learn more! #ProcessEngineering #WaterIndustry #WastewaterTreatment #SeniorEngineer #CommissioningEngineer #PIDs #MassBalance #EnvironmentalEngineering #EngineeringJobsUK #FLIWater #BedfordshireJobs #HiringNow #MunicipalWastewater #TechnicalLeadership #EngineeringCareers

Senior Commercial Manager Digital & Programmes c.£85000 per annum Bedford Permanent Hybrid Working Join us at the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) as a Senior Commercial Manager. This role offers you the chance to make a significant impact by providing full-cycle commercial support for digital and outsourced services, ensuring compliant sourcing, effective contract management, and delivering value for money across key programmes. You’ll lead on sourcing strategies, negotiate commercial agreements, and manage stakeholder relationships to enable successful delivery of services that improve financial wellbeing for people across the UK. You’ll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to helping people across the UK improve their financial wellbeing. Role Overview The Senior Commercial Manager will report directly to the Commercial Lead and will manage one Commercial Manager within a sub-team of six permanent staff embedded in programme teams. In this role, you will be responsible for: Key Responsibilities: · Team Management: • Manage day-to-day activity and monitor performance against objectives., • Identify suitable frameworks and approaches for sourcing digital, cloud-based, and professional services requirements., • Recommend best routes to market and run compliant award procedures at pace., • Manage contractual changes, ensuring adherence to processes and accurate cost models., • Conduct financial negotiations for contract changes, maintaining commercial advantage., • Review and amend contract documents, including service level agreements and statements of work., • Engage and manage stakeholders throughout the process. You will need to demonstrate the following skills and experience. To excel in this role, you will need to demonstrate: · MCIPS or equivalent (e.g., IACCM/WCC) or relevant experience/accreditation. · Solid public sector commercial experience, including use of frameworks. · Proven ability to work effectively with service delivery teams and project managers. · Strong experience in senior-level commercial management (ideally 5–10 years). · Ability to run or supervise compliant sourcing activity at pace without procurement risk. About Us The Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is based in Bedford, in a recently renovated modern office. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to become an integral part of a dynamic organisation, working to help people across the UK. At the heart of the Money and Pensions Service are our values – caring, connecting, and transforming, which are the foundation of our success. They permeate every area of our work and define all our business relationships and the way we work with each other. We’re not only looking for the best people to come and work for us, but we need people who align themselves with our values: • Caring, • We care about our colleagues and the people whose lives we are here to transform., • Connecting, • We will transform lives through our ability to make positive connections., • Transforming By fostering our values, we are immensely proud of the inclusive working environment that we have created. The diversity of our people is a strength that we embrace and wish to build upon, so we are committed to attracting people of all backgrounds. We work hard to ensure that we have a progressive approach to inclusion, equity, and belonging. We really do want our colleagues to “bring their whole selves to work.” Our colleague and ally networks encompass LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, women’s health, men’s health, ethnicity, and diversity. What We Offer • Generous Annual Leave – 30 days plus Bank Holidays, • Pension scheme – contributions matched 2 to 1 (up to 10% of your salary), • Interest-free loan for season tickets for buses and trains, • Cycle to work Scheme, • Subsidised eye tests & flu jabs, • Life assurance scheme, • Give as you earn scheme, • Employee assistance programme (EAP), • PAM Assist and PAM Life scheme (Wellbeing), • Enhanced family and sick pay, • Paid volunteering (2 days a year), • Recognition Scheme, • Discounts portal to numerous retailers Flexible Working At MaPS, we take pride in our flexible approach to work. As standard, we work on a hybrid basis with a minimum of 2 days in the office per week. Hybrid working is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and our headquarters in Bedford will be your contractual place of work. The number of days that anyone will be able to work at home will be determined primarily by business needs, but personal and other relevant circumstances will also be considered. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working, including whether a hybrid working arrangement is suitable for you, will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post. Career Development In MaPS, we take career development seriously. We actively encourage and support applications from our existing MaPS colleagues. However, we do follow the Civil Service Commissioner recruitment principles, which means that you will be required to participate in a full, open, and fair process. Reserve List If you are successful at interview, we operate a reserve list where your details will be held for up to 6 months. Should a vacancy come available in that time with the same essential criteria, reserve list candidates will be offered that position with no further assessment required. Application Process The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact the Money and Pensions Service via email: . If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website. Job Reference: MaPS00947 Close Date: 21/12/025

The Safeguarding Team and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (Dols) Team at Bedford Borough Council take referrals from individuals, families and professionals about people who may be experiencing abuse and neglect and also process applications for Deprivation of liberty Safeguards. As the first point of contact for enquires the administrators have a crucial role in taking information, dealing with enquires and recording referrals on a case management data base. About You • Extensive administration experience, • Experience working in a fast paced environment., • Experience as working as part of team, • Ideally some knowledge of adult social care or knowledge of the care sector How To Apply When you are ready to apply, click on ‘Apply for Vacancy’; you will be asked to upload a CV and answer some application questions. The application questions require a yes/no response. Please make sure your CV shows how you meet the requirements for the role you are applying for, the job profile below will show the essential selection criteria. An optional CV template is provided below. Closing Date: 19th December 2025 Interview Date: 9th January 2026 Please Note The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of: • a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving), • a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only) unless the appointment is business critical For further information, please email Guaranteed Interview Schemes Bedford Borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Care Leavers Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for. Bedford Borough Council is also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for. Visa Sponsorship Bedford Borough Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role Enhanced DBS Post This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. If your application is successful you will be required to declare any spent and unspent convictions, adult cautions (simple or conditional) that are not "protected" as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

Your new company Working for a well-established organisation with offices in Thetford. Your new role This Temporary Parking Coordinator is a varied job working as part of a 5-person team supporting the administration and customer service functions. Duties include but limited to: • Monitor the shared parking inbox; responding to car parking queries from the public, as well as internal general enquiries., • Handle visitor queries over the phone when required, and action any call back requests from our visitors., • Assist with remote monitoring of barriered car park systems; responding to and assisting visitors over an intercom system., • Liaise with external contractors and suppliers to manage parking equipment service requests raised by our internal district teams., • Process visitor refunds as required., • Raise purchase orders and process invoices., • Collate and distribute parking information and business intelligence reports., • Contribution to various support tasks as required, e.g., information and data gathering in preparation for analysis., • Support the Customer Relations team utilising our CRM Software system. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this job you will require: • Great customer service skills, including experience of complaints handling., • Excellent organisation and communication skills., • Proven administrative ability and strong attention to detail., • Experience of delivering administrative tasks across multiple work areas or projects, to deadlines., • Competent IT user with experience of the Microsoft suite of applications (Excel, Word, Teams and Outlook)., • A competitive hourly rate, • Hybrid working pattern, • Free on-site parking, • 37 hours per week, • Hours will be worked across 5 days from Monday to Sunday each week (rota'd hours). What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Desired Skills and Experience This Temporary Parking Coordinator is a varied job working as part of a 5-person team supporting the administration and customer service functions. Hays EA is a trading division of Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited and 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

Project Manager – Milton Keynes Ready to lead high-impact projects and shape the future of a growing construction business? If you thrive on delivering exceptional refurbishment and fit-out schemes and want to join a company that truly values its people, this is your opportunity. Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 Benefits: Bonus structure, company car after probation, pension, and expenses About the Company Join a thriving multi-disciplinary contractor based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. With a team of around 100 employees, the business operates across Facilities Management, Mechanical & Electrical services, and Project Delivery. Fit-out and refurbishment projects make up 50% of the company’s revenue, with a strong presence in industrial, commercial, NHS, and government sectors. The company prides itself on being people-focused, offering a supportive, flexible, and informal working environment. Many team members have been with the business for over 20 years, reflecting its commitment to long-term relationships and collaborative success. The Role As a Project Manager, you will oversee and deliver refurbishment and fit-out projects from start to finish. You’ll ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards while managing budgets and driving projects in line with strategic objectives. Project Values: £50,000 – £5 million Location: Office-based in Milton Keynes with regular site visits What We’re Looking For • Proven experience managing refurbishment and fit-out projects, • Strong background in office and warehouse fit-outs, • In-depth knowledge of JCT contract schemes, • A proactive, passionate individual ready to contribute to growth Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing organisation that values its people and fosters an inclusive culture. If you’re looking for a role where you can make an impact and grow with the business, we’d love to hear from you. Keywords: Project Manager, Contracts Manager, Project Management, Construction

Dynamics 365 & Power Platform Developer Bedford, Bedfordshire (Hybrid) £52,500 per annum Reporting to: Head of IT Change Role Type: Full Time, Permanent Base: Home based with monthly attendance at Bedford Heights, Bedford Join Us as a Power Platform Developer! Are you passionate about Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform? Do you thrive on innovation and want to make a real impact in enterprise-scale transformation projects? If so, we want to hear from you! At bpha, we’re looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Power Platform Developer to join our IT Change team. You’ll be at the heart of driving digital transformation, leveraging the Microsoft stack to deliver cutting-edge solutions that improve operational efficiency and customer experience. What You’ll Be Doing • Leading the implementation and enhancement of Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform solutions., • Advising the business on the capabilities of Microsoft technologies and guiding strategic application decisions., • Collaborating with solution architects to design and build scalable systems., • Mentoring junior developers and fostering a culture of continuous learning., • Providing expert third-line support and maintaining high-quality documentation., • Engaging with the wider Microsoft community to bring fresh ideas and innovations. What You’ll Bring Essential Skills & Experience: • Strong problem-solving and communication skills., • Proven experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure, PCF components, MS Graphs, and SharePoint., • Background in delivering large transformational projects and working within agile frameworks., • Strategic thinking and stakeholder management., • Experience in the social housing sector or housing systems., • Knowledge of web technologies, mobile app solutions, and MS SQL Server Integration Services., • Relevant degree or equivalent experience with MS Dynamics., • Power Platform Developer or Functional Consultant certification., • Agile or project management certifications (e.g. Scrum, PRINCE2, APM) and ITIL Foundation are a plus. Our Values We take responsibility. We show empathy. We are better together. We are ambitious. At bpha, we’re committed to doing the right thing, working collaboratively, and striving for excellence in everything we do. Ready to make a difference with us? Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of digital transformation.

Benefits We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: • Contributory pension scheme, • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes, • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits, • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more, • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more, • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster, • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands, • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes, • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families Fantastic Opportunity at prestigious Independent School Compass Group is the leading provider of catering and support services in the UK. We provide innovative catering, hospitality and food service solutions by creating imaginative menus delivered with an exceptional service. And our people are even better! We know as a company that great food comes from great ingredients. Our Chefs use seasonal produce, adding their own individual creativity to let the food speak for itself. We pride ourselves on being able to provide a diverse range of cuisines that keep up to date with today’s trends ensuring we offer a great dining experience. We nurture and develop our teams to enrich their skills which allows them to show their passion and inspiration that as a company we are proud to encourage. You will be leading a large team of individuals that supports high quality food, in a exceptional environment that promotes passion and enthusiasm, along with passion for preparing exciting fresh and nutritious food on a daily basis. We are looking for a talented and experienced Executive Chef to join a great existing team at this prospective and prestigious contract, helping us to further enhance the food offer working alongside the senior leadership team on site. This is busy and challenging role, and requires exceptionally talented individuals. In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary. More About The Role • The Executive Chef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company’s reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times, • Adopt a hands on approach taking responsibility for the food production covering pupil and staff feeding along with an extensive range of hospitality and events, • Possess an exceptional drive for quality for Hospitality events, • Responsible for all aspects of food safety, H&S and COSHH, • The Executive Chef will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets Who You Are • Proven experience in a role as Executive Chef or Head Chef being able to demonstrate a track record of catering for large numbers and making the customer feel that their meal has been individually prepared for them., • Have great people skills and able to communicate at all levels, lead, develop, train, motivate and inspire a large team., • Show a real passion for food whilst demonstrating excellent customer service., • Food Innovation and development is essential along with being up to date with current food trends, • Superb culinary skills, • Excellent financial understanding, • High standards and be quality driven, • Excellent organisational skills, • A 'Can do' attitude and hands on approach About Us As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/2111/41031001/52750022/R/SU #Independent Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni-channel retailer of Sports Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with our colleagues working in stores across several retail fascias in many markets around the world. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been a FTSE100 publicly quoted company since 2019 and continues to grow in the UK and internationally. We want to be the leading global omnichannel retailer in the sports and outdoor industry. To be a part of this successful company and help us to achieve this you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-led, innovative and customer-focused organisation which provides operational excellence whilst identifying new areas of growth as part of our day to day objectives. Role overview: We are seeking an enthusiastic Sales Assistant to play a vital role in delivering an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. With affluent opportunities for career development, JD Group is the place to be if you are motivated by progression and interested in developing your career. Responsibilities: Providing a knowledgeable and seamless customer experience for all customers that enter the store. Continuously maintaining clean and tidy stock standards on shop floor for customers at all times. Collaborate with your team members to achieve sales and KPI targets through being knowledgeable on; current trends, in store promotions and continuously evolving store processes. Drive sales, ensuring that targets are achieved and, where possible, exceeded. Utilise the in-store devices, offering the customer the whole product range. Provide alternatives and add on sales at every opportunity. Replenish stock levels when needed, making sure the full-size range is on the shop floor where possible. Ensure that product is priced correctly. To deputise for other staff, work within departments, or carry out other duties as required. Always represent JD Sports in the most professional manner. Conduct your work in a safe and responsible manner. Role objectives and KPI’s: Provide exceptional service to ensure customer satisfaction and retention. Actively drive sales to support the store in meeting and exceeding the stores financial goals Ensure the timely and accurate replenishment of stock on the shop floor to maintain optimal product availability Skills and Experience: A positive attitude towards a fast-paced, customer focused retail environment. An ability to enthusiastically look at a challenge as an opportunity to develop yourself; your career and learn new skills. Confident Interpersonal and communication skills who thrives in social situations through engagement with customers. Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on store needs. We know our colleagues work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits including staff Discount On JD Group and other brands within the organisation and personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work. Thank you for your time #JD

My Four Wheels are looking to expand our team and are recruiting both part time and full time Driving Instructors though out the UK. Next year there will be a record 700,000 learner drivers hitting our roads, there has never been a better time to become a Driving Instructor. Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now. Becoming a Driving Instructor has many benefits, these include – A car – Get your very own dual controlled car to teach in Be your own boss – work hours which suit you (Monday to Sunday - 7am to 7pm) Excellent Pay – £20,000 - £35,000 per year We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria – Reliable, Punctual, Patient, Possess excellent customer service skills, Enjoy meeting new people We provide the most cost effective training in the UK. Once you have completed your training, you are guaranteed a job with us. After working with us for 1 year, we refund your training fees on a weekly basis up until year 3. Should you already hold you ADI license, no training is required. Anyone can become a Driving Instructor, recently we have recruited candidates from driving roles such as HGV Drivers, Teachers, Delivery Drivers, Accountants and Estate Agents. We also have successfully recruited candidates who decided to completely change their career from sales right to engineering. To apply for our role, you need to meet the following criteria: Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years Have no more than 6 points on your licence. xwzovoh For more information, please click apply.

My Four Wheels are looking to expand our team and are recruiting both part time and full time Driving Instructors though out the UK. Next year there will be a record 700,000 learner drivers hitting our roads, there has never been a better time to become a Driving Instructor. Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now. Becoming a Driving Instructor has many benefits, these include – A car – Get your very own dual controlled car to teach in Be your own boss – work hours which suit you (Monday to Sunday - 7am to 7pm) Excellent Pay – £20,000 - £35,000 per year We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria – Reliable, Punctual, Patient, Possess excellent customer service skills, Enjoy meeting new people We provide the most cost effective training in the UK. Once you have completed your training, you are guaranteed a job with us. After working with us for 1 year, we refund your training fees on a weekly basis up until year 3. Should you already hold you ADI license, no training is required. Anyone can become a Driving Instructor, recently we have recruited candidates from driving roles such as HGV Drivers, Teachers, Delivery Drivers, Accountants and Estate Agents. We also have successfully recruited candidates who decided to completely change their career from sales right to engineering. To apply for our role, you need to meet the following criteria: Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years Have no more than 6 points on your licence. xwzovoh For more information, please click apply.

My Four Wheels are looking to expand our team and are recruiting both part time and full time Driving Instructors though out the UK. Next year there will be a record 700,000 learner drivers hitting our roads, there has never been a better time to become a Driving Instructor. Find out more about the daily tasks, overall responsibilities, and required experience for this opportunity by scrolling down now. Becoming a Driving Instructor has many benefits, these include – A car – Get your very own dual controlled car to teach in Be your own boss – work hours which suit you (Monday to Sunday - 7am to 7pm) Excellent Pay – £20,000 - £35,000 per year We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria – Reliable, Punctual, Patient, Possess excellent customer service skills, Enjoy meeting new people We provide the most cost effective training in the UK. Once you have completed your training, you are guaranteed a job with us. After working with us for 1 year, we refund your training fees on a weekly basis up until year 3. Should you already hold you ADI license, no training is required. Anyone can become a Driving Instructor, recently we have recruited candidates from driving roles such as HGV Drivers, Teachers, Delivery Drivers, Accountants and Estate Agents. We also have successfully recruited candidates who decided to completely change their career from sales right to engineering. To apply for our role, you need to meet the following criteria: Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years Have no more than 6 points on your licence. xwzovoh For more information, please click apply.

Manufacturing Engineer 5 month contract Based in Ampthill Offering £35ph Inside IR35 Do you have experience with MRP systems and managing BOMs? Do you have experience with CAD software for generating 2D technical drawings? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: • Develop manufacturing processes, • Defining sequence of operations, procedures, and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing and material handling, • Providing basis of estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations, • Identifying any new tooling & fixturing requirements, • Experienced in the creation of Technical Requirement Specifications, • Creation of detailed process instructions, • Creation of Manufacturing BOMs/routings, • Close liaison of activities with Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering and other functions, • Support with the business process reviews and the generation/update of relevant documentation Your skillset may include: • Detailed Assembly Processing knowledge (Electro-Mechanical, Bonding, etc...), • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality improvement tools, • Experience with CAD software for generating 2D technical drawings, • Solid understanding of MRP systems, • Experience managing BOMs and routings in SAP (or similar ERP systems), • A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement, • Composite processing knowledge If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Senior Engine Test Technician - ICE/Engines Permanent contract – Site Based – Bedford Shift Work: Mornings (06:00–14:00), or Afternoons (14:00–22:00), or Days (08:00–16:30) This is a hands-on opportunity where you’ll take ownership of test bed operations, working closely with engineers to support high-profile projects that push the limits of internal combustion engine technology! Our client is a world-renowned engineering group working with the biggest names in mobility, motorsport, and sustainable transport. With cutting-edge facilities, a global presence, and a reputation for technical excellence, they are shaping the future of vehicle performance, safety, and sustainability. Your Day-to-Day: • As a Senior Engine Test Technician, you’ll play a vital role in delivering complex ICE development programmes. Your responsibilities will include:, • Leading engine installation, instrumentation, and test cell setup, • Validating engine systems and support equipment for safe and accurate operation, • Running both automated and manual test cycles, including advanced testing with engineering support, • Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults and contributing to root cause analysis, • Performing servicing, hardware changes, and taking ownership of test pieces, • Collaborating with Engineers, Supervisors, and customers to ensure smooth project delivery, • Supporting continuous improvement in safety, efficiency, and quality What We Can Do For You: • When considering a new role, it’s not just about the opportunity, the progression, or the people; it’s also about enhancing your quality of life. And with the benefits on offer here, that’s exactly what you can expect:, • Life Cover, • Attractive family-friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working, • Generous holiday benefits, • Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via a reward scheme, • Recognition awards linked to the core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity., • Healthcare cashback plans, • Life Cover, • Contributory pension schemes, • Attractive family-friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working, • Access to a variety of employee assistance support services What You Will Need For This Opportunity: • Proven experience operating engine test beds, • Strong understanding of petrol and diesel engine systems, • Confident in diagnosing faults and working with engine support equipment, • Background in automotive, mechanical, or testing environments, • Basic mechanical and fabrication skills, • Familiarity with test automation tools (e.g. AVL PUMA, Horiba STARS), • Full UK driving licence and access to your own transport

IT Services – Process Automation and Improvement Team Multiple Opportunities Available Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire Contract type: Fixed Term to July 2027 Working Arrangements: Hybrid (in line with University Working Arrangements Framework) Cranfield University is recruiting for three exciting new roles within our newly established Process Automation and Improvement Team. These posts offer an excellent opportunity to shape and deliver modern digital solutions that enable smarter, more efficient ways of working across the University. We welcome applications from forward-thinking digital specialists who are passionate about innovation, collaboration and using technology to drive organisational improvement. Available Roles 1. Senior Power Platform Business Process Specialist – Team Leader Salary: £48,039 – £57,797 per annum, with potential progression to £70,000 As the team leader, you will oversee the Process Automation and Improvement Team, guiding the development of Power Platform solutions and driving a programme of automation and process enhancement across the University. You will lead projects, support colleagues, engage with stakeholders, and ensure the successful delivery of initiatives that improve efficiency and enhance user experience. 2. Senior Power Platform Business Process Specialist Salary: £48,039 – £57,797 per annum, with potential progression to £70,000 As a senior specialist within the team, you will develop, manage and optimise Power Platform solutions, working within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem to streamline processes and deliver high-value digital tools. You will lead improvement projects, analyse business needs, support users, mentor colleagues in low-code development, and contribute to the University’s wider transformation programme. 3. Power Platform Business Process Specialist Salary: £37,337 – £44,906 per annum, with potential progression to £51,298 In this role, you will design and deliver Power Platform solutions—primarily using Power Apps, Power Automate, and Power BI—to support process improvements across the University. You will analyse requirements, collaborate with stakeholders, drive automation initiatives, and help build capability across the institution by training and supporting colleagues involved in smaller-scale improvement work. About You (All Roles) You will bring a strong foundation in IT, alongside hands-on experience with the Microsoft Power Platform—particularly Power Apps and Power Automate. You will have experience in business process analysis, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering digital solutions that improve efficiency and user experience. Depending on the role level, you will also bring experience in staff management or mentoring, systems integration and solution architecture. Excellent communication, problem-solving and organisational skills are essential, as is a commitment to continuous improvement and user-focused design. About Us Cranfield is a specialist postgraduate university with world-class expertise, large-scale facilities and strong industry partnerships. IT Services provides secure, reliable and user-friendly digital systems that support research, education and administration. The Process Automation and Improvement Team forms part of the Information Systems function, working across the University to deliver business-critical digital solutions. Our Values and Commitments Our values—Ambition, Impact, Respect and Community—underpin everything we do. We are committed to: • Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, • Flexible working, • Being a Disability Confident Employer, • Membership of the Stonewall Diversity Champions Programme, • Family-friendly working (Top 30 UK employer recognised by Working Families) Working Arrangements Our hybrid Working Arrangements Framework allows staff to combine on-site and remote working where role requirements permit, supporting collaboration while enabling flexibility. How to Apply For an informal discussion about any of these opportunities, please contact: Gregor Waddell (IT Director) or Alex Cossey (Programme Manager) 📧 Closing date: Wednesday 7 January 2026 Please note: The University will be closed between 19 December 2025 and 5 January 2026. Replies may be delayed during this period. We may close this advert earlier if sufficient applications are received, so we encourage early submission.

Job Title: Electrochemist – Sensor Development Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire, UK Full Time Role Salary range: £45k to £50k plus pension plus options About the company Pazul Limited is an innovative startup developing solutions to tackle pollution in aquatic environments. Our mission is to transform the water industry and environmental monitoring sectors through integrated technologies that combine advanced sensors with intelligent pollution monitoring and management. Join our dynamic team and help deliver impactful, sustainability-driven projects in a fast-paced startup environment. Role overview We are seeking a skilled and driven electrochemist with 4-5 years of experience in sensor development, ideally within the environmental monitoring market. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing our sensor technology, leveraging their expertise in electrochemistry to design, develop, and optimise novel sensor platforms. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking technologies while working in a collaborative and entrepreneurial setting. Key responsibilities · Design and develop electrochemical sensors for environmental monitoring applications, focusing on precision, reliability, and rapid response. · Optimise sensor performance, including sensitivity, selectivity, and durability, through material selection, electrode design, and testing. · Conduct laboratory experiments to evaluate and validate sensor performance under real-world conditions. · Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate sensors into larger systems or prototypes. · Develop and execute protocols for sensor calibration, validation, and quality control. · Prepare detailed reports, presentations, and documentation to support internal development and external stakeholder engagement. · Stay updated on advancements in electrochemical sensing and contribute to innovation by applying new techniques and materials. · Support scaling up sensor production, including troubleshooting and refining processes for manufacturability. Qualifications and Experience Essential: · A Ph.D. in Electrochemistry, Chemistry, or a related field, with a focus on sensor development. · 4-5 years of post-graduate experience working in electrochemical sensor design and development, preferably in the environmental monitoring sector. · The legal right to work in the UK. · Hands-on expertise in electrode fabrication, electrochemical techniques (e.g., conductance, voltammetry, amperometry, impedance spectroscopy), and material characterization. · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and optimise sensor performance. · Proven ability to work independently in a lab setting while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. · Excellent communication skills, with experience in preparing technical reports and presenting findings. · Valid UK driving licence. · Proven experience working under well-defined health and safety measures and able to develop COSHH, risk assessments and standard operational procedures. Desirable: · Experience in the development of sensors for specific environmental analytes (e.g., ammonia, phosphate, nitrate). · Familiarity with environmental regulations and market requirements for sensor products. · Knowledge of prototyping and scaling processes for sensor manufacturing. What We Offer: · A challenging and rewarding opportunity to work on transformative technologies in a funded and growing startup. · A collaborative and inclusive work culture focused on innovation and sustainability. · Competitive salary and benefits package, commensurate with experience. · Opportunity for professional growth and impact within a high-potential industry. To Apply: Please send your CV and a cover letter explaining your suitability for the role, including a brief overview of your experience developing, testing, and optimising sensors for environmental monitoring. Applications should be sent to . We will review submissions on a rolling basis and encourage early applications. Join us and shape the future of environmental monitoring technology!

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We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to: • Contributory pension scheme, • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes, • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits, • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more, • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more, • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster, • Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands, • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes Compass Group is the leading provider of catering and support services in the UK. We provide innovative catering, hospitality and food service solutions by creating imaginative menus delivered with an exceptional service. And our people are even better! We know as a company that great food comes from great ingredients. Our Chefs use seasonal produce, adding their own individual creativity to let the food speak for itself. We pride ourselves on being able to provide a diverse range of cuisines that keep up to date with today’s trends ensuring we offer a great dining experience. We nurture and develop our teams to enrich their skills which allows them to show their passion and inspiration that as a company we are proud to encourage. You will be leading a large team of individuals that supports high quality food, in a exceptional environment that promotes passion and enthusiasm, along with passion for preparing exciting fresh and nutritious food on a daily basis. We are looking for a talented and experienced Executive Chef to join a great existing team at this prospective and prestigious contract, helping us to further enhance the food offer working alongside the senior leadership team on site. This is busy and challenging role, and requires exceptionally talented individuals. In return we offer support and development to grow within our business alongside a competitive salary. More about the role: • The Executive Chef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company’s reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times, • Adopt a hands on approach taking responsibility for the food production covering pupil and staff feeding along with an extensive range of hospitality and events, • Possess an exceptional drive for quality for Hospitality events, • Responsible for all aspects of food safety, H&S and COSHH, • The Executive Chef will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets Who you are: • Proven experience in a role as Executive Chef or Head Chef being able to demonstrate a track record of catering for large numbers and making the customer feel that their meal has been individually prepared for them., • Have great people skills and able to communicate at all levels, lead, develop, train, motivate and inspire a large team., • Show a real passion for food whilst demonstrating excellent customer service., • Food Innovation and development is essential along with being up to date with current food trends, • Superb culinary skills, • Excellent financial understanding, • High standards and be quality driven, • Excellent organisational skills As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/2111/41031001/52750022/R/SU #Independent Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

Are you looking for a new role that gets you out and about? South West Water is looking for a Meter Reader to be part of our dedicated team based in Exeter . You will join us on a full-time, permanent basis, on a salary of £25,274 per annum plus a range of excellent company benefits and support. About the role: As a Meter Reader for South West Water, you'll be out reading customer water meters across our service area to help ensure we deliver accurate customer billing. Your primary area will be theExeter area and outwards towards Exmouth, so ideal for anyone living within EX1 to EX9. What you’ll be doing: Accurately record and report water meter readings across our service area Deliver great customer service for both Household and Non-Household customers Optimise your time, routes, and mileage - local knowledge area of the area helps! Complete scheduled and unscheduled meter readings to meet your targets Report faulty meters for repair, meters not set up on the system, and suspected meter fraud cases for investigation Communicate well with all customers and colleagues Make sure company van and equipment are all up together and in good working order Always prioritise Health and Safety and follow our Home Safe guidance & procedures What we are looking for: A full UK driving licence Confident and experienced with interacting with customers face to face Ability to deliver targets and goals Comfortable with lone working - in all weather conditions Basic computer skills for accurately reporting meter readings What's in it for you: We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition. In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including: Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays A discretionary Bonus Competitive Contributory Pension Share-save Scheme Various health benefits Wellbeing support programmes A range of Group Discounts Cycle to Work Scheme Financial support services And plenty more! Closing Date: 14th December 2025 If you are looking for a new challenge, please click apply now to be considered as our Meter Reader - we look forward to receiving your application. Please note that the successful candidate will be subject to a mandatory DBS check as part of the onboarding process. Be yourself, we like it that way. Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness. Our core values which are essential to our success are: Be Rock Solid - Build trust and be trusted. Be the one we all look to and can depend on. Be You - We want you to bring your best everyday. Be yourself and make your mark in your individual way. Be the Future - Embrace change. Drive Progress. Own the challenge. At South West Water we believe that the strongest businesses are built on solid, stable foundations - with a vision and a culture that gives them the freedom to change, improve and innovate. We’re proud to be responsible for providing reliable, efficient and high-quality drinking water and wastewater services for the beautiful South West area. And we have huge ambitions. Not only are we committed to reaching net-zero by 2030, but we’ve also partnered with Wildlife Trusts, National Parks and local partners to help ensure a better future for generations to come. So, if you want to be part of a diverse team where opportunities flow and fresh ideas are welcomed, JustAddWater.

The Hammersmith Day Nursery and Preschool Nursery Room Leader 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, All year round Salary: £30,056 per annum £1,000 Welcome Bonus Tucked just down the drivway of Richford Gate, Off Ricford Street, our nursery enjoys a prime location only moments from Hammersmith Grove with quick, easy access to the District and Piccadilly lines at Goldhawk Road and Hammersmith Broadway stations. Convenient bus links and Westfield Shopping Centre are just a short walk away, making commuting convenient for our families and team. Set on the ground floor of a modern development, the nursery offers inpsiring learning spaces both indoors and outdoors, including a large garden with exciting climbing frames where children can explore and connect with nature. Inside, bright and spacious rooms provide the perfect enviroment for children to learn, grow and thrive - while parents love recieving daily updates and photos capturing their child's day of discovery. We are currently seeking a Room Leader to join our team. This full-time role requires working 40 hours per week, with shifts between 7:30 am and 6:30 pm. The ideal candidate will hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification. Please note, this is a year-round position, as the nursery operates throughout the year and is not term-time only. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • £1,000 Welcome Bonus, • £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus, • Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750, • Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s, • Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays, • Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available, • Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth, • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development, • Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development, • Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality, • Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency, • Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff, • Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file, • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times As Room Leader, you will need: • Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential, • Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential, • Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position - Desirable, • Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable, • Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Hammersmith Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group

My Four Wheels are looking to expand our team and are recruiting both part time and full time Driving Instructors though out the UK. Next year there will be a record 700,000 learner drivers hitting our roads, there has never been a better time to become a Driving Instructor. You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below. Becoming a Driving Instructor has many benefits, these include – A car – Get your very own dual controlled car to teach in Be your own boss – work hours which suit you (Monday to Sunday - 7am to 7pm) Excellent Pay – £20,000 - £35,000 per year We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria – Reliable, Punctual, Patient, Possess excellent customer service skills, Enjoy meeting new people We provide the most cost effective training in the UK. Once you have completed your training, you are guaranteed a job with us. After working with us for 1 year, we refund your training fees on a weekly basis up until year 3. Should you already hold you ADI license, no training is required. Anyone can become a Driving Instructor, recently we have recruited candidates from driving roles such as HGV Drivers, Teachers, Delivery Drivers, Accountants and Estate Agents. We also have successfully recruited candidates who decided to completely change their career from sales right to engineering. To apply for our role, you need to meet the following criteria: Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years Have no more than 6 points on your licence. For more information, please click apply.

My Four Wheels are looking to expand our team and are recruiting both part time and full time Driving Instructors though out the UK. Next year there will be a record 700,000 learner drivers hitting our roads, there has never been a better time to become a Driving Instructor. You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below. Becoming a Driving Instructor has many benefits, these include – A car – Get your very own dual controlled car to teach in Be your own boss – work hours which suit you (Monday to Sunday - 7am to 7pm) Excellent Pay – £20,000 - £35,000 per year We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria – Reliable, Punctual, Patient, Possess excellent customer service skills, Enjoy meeting new people We provide the most cost effective training in the UK. Once you have completed your training, you are guaranteed a job with us. After working with us for 1 year, we refund your training fees on a weekly basis up until year 3. Should you already hold you ADI license, no training is required. Anyone can become a Driving Instructor, recently we have recruited candidates from driving roles such as HGV Drivers, Teachers, Delivery Drivers, Accountants and Estate Agents. We also have successfully recruited candidates who decided to completely change their career from sales right to engineering. To apply for our role, you need to meet the following criteria: Have held a full UK driving licence (or approved foreign licence) for at least 2 1/2 years Have not been banned from driving in the last 4 years Have no more than 6 points on your licence. For more information, please click apply.

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£30,305 - £33,145 | Full-time 35 hours per week (part time at four days per week will be considered) | Based at our offices in Clapham, near Settle, with a mix of office and home working. Are you an experienced and self-motivated fundraiser who wants to make a difference to people, landscape and wildlife in the Yorkshire Dales? We’re looking for a Development/Fundraising Officer to join our Corporate Partnerships team, helping to develop and grow our income in this vital area. This is an exciting time to join YDMT, with a new strategy in place and ambitious vision to increase the impact of our work. About Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust We are a charity doing big things to help to support people, landscape and wildlife in the Yorkshire Dales and surrounding areas. We deliver diverse and inspirational projects, helping to plant 1.6 million trees and securing the future of more than 850 hectares of wildflower hay meadows, creating habitats for our wildlife and combatting climate change. We are passionate about inspiring disadvantaged groups and future generations to care for this special area. About the role The focus of this role is to develop and grow income from corporate partnerships, helping us build on our award-winning approach to this area of fundraising. This will involve working closely with our Development Manager to ensure excellent stewardship of existing partners, helping us to develop long term strategic partnerships tailored to a company’s CSR or ESG objectives. You will also help with the planning and delivery of an exciting volunteering programme geared around hands-on habitat creation and management work in the Yorkshire Dales, Nidderdale and Forest of Bowland. To support our growth plans, you'll play an important role in our business development activity, helping to increase corporate income. This will involve prospect research, helping with the planning and delivery of corporate engagement events and cultivating opportunities for additional funding from existing partners. We offer a working environment where everyone is valued and empowered to make a difference. As a member of a relatively small and supportive team, there will be plenty of opportunity for you to expand your skills, supporting our wider fundraising efforts and project delivery work. About you We’re looking for a self-motivated, organised and creative fundraiser or sales person with proven experience in relationship management. You will have excellent people skills and an ability to develop strong relationships with corporate partners as well as colleagues and supporters. You will also have good written skills, with experience of creating compelling and engaging communications that inspire and engage your target audience. Delivering exceptional volunteering events is key to the success of our corporate partnerships, so experience in the planning and execution of engaging in person events will be of real value. A key part of the role will be to support our business development activity, which will require strong research skills and an ability to identify prospects that share our passion for delivering positive social and environmental impact. Experience using a CRM system to cultivate new business will be a key asset in this role. Underpinning all of this is your ability to work within our culture – which means sharing our values of being creative, caring, honest and enabling. The deadline for applications is 11.59pm, Sunday 4th Janaury 2026. Interviews will take place w/c 12th Janauary 2026.

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The Hammersmith Day Nursery and Preschool Nursery Room Leader 40 hours per week Monday - Friday, All year round Salary: £30,056 per annum £1,000 Welcome Bonus Tucked just down the drivway of Richford Gate, Off Ricford Street, our nursery enjoys a prime location only moments from Hammersmith Grove with quick, easy access to the District and Piccadilly lines at Goldhawk Road and Hammersmith Broadway stations. Convenient bus links and Westfield Shopping Centre are just a short walk away, making commuting convenient for our families and team. Set on the ground floor of a modern development, the nursery offers inpsiring learning spaces both indoors and outdoors, including a large garden with exciting climbing frames where children can explore and connect with nature. Inside, bright and spacious rooms provide the perfect enviroment for children to learn, grow and thrive - while parents love recieving daily updates and photos capturing their child's day of discovery. We are currently seeking a Room Leader to join our team. This full-time role requires working 40 hours per week, with shifts between 7:30 am and 6:30 pm. The ideal candidate will hold a full and relevant Level 3 qualification. Please note, this is a year-round position, as the nursery operates throughout the year and is not term-time only. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • £1,000 Welcome Bonus, • £400 Qualfiication Recognition Bonus, • Referral programme: Refer a friend and earn upto £750, • Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member’s, • Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays, • Health and Wellbeing Programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available, • Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth, • Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development, • Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development, • Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality, • Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency, • Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff, • Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file, • Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times As Room Leader, you will need: • Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential, • Over 1 year’s experience working in Early Years - Essential, • Over 6 months’ experience working in a senior position - Desirable, • Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable, • Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Hammersmith Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group

The ideal candidate needs to have experience working within food production. We are looking for Food Production Operatives for our client based in Bedford!. Operate and monitor food production machinery to ensure efficient processing.

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Community Fundraising Delivery Manager - Fixed Term Check all associated application documentation thoroughly before clicking on the apply button at the bottom of this description. Reference: SEP20252606 Location: Flexible in UK Contract: 1-year Fixed Term Hours: Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £33,027.00 - £35,259.00 Per Annum Benefits: Holidays, Pension and Life Assurance What's the role about? As part of this environmental charity's 2030 strategy, the organisation needs to inspire many more, and more diverse people to take action for nature. Community Fundraising is a crucial channel to activate financial support from new audiences, and the Community Fundraising Delivery Manager will be responsible for the delivery of a new portfolio of fundraising products and to ensure the Community Fundraising team is embedded into new ways of working. The role will be responsible for the smooth running of the team’s systems and delivery of products, and the ongoing monitoring of best practices and compliance across the community fundraising operation. This is an exciting time to join a team that is redefining its income stream. Key activities will include: • Responsibility for the management and operation of current Community Fundraising team and contribution to the delivery of products that are in the delivery pipeline., • Define, allocate and manage work and responsibilities to line reports in a fast paced and changing environment., • Monitor and review the work of line reports against KPIS to deliver operational work and ensure budget and best practices are met., • Contribute to development of expertise provided to the business, monitoring external developments identifying risks and opportunities in order to facilitate continuous improvement in delivery of the charity's strategy., • Work with other internal teams to embed existing and new processes and systems (such as CRM) to enhance efficiency and future-proof the ways of working of the team., • Contribute to effective stakeholder management that facilitates collaborative external and internal relationships with appropriate stakeholders., • Develop own skills and capabilities within Community Fundraising to achieve high performance, celebrating successes and promoting the organisation's values and positive culture at all times., • Provide technical expertise and analysis of the external context within Community Fundraising products to ensure standards as well as priorities are developed in line with business need and industry trends., • Contribute to the definition of and ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, organisational policy & frameworks and best practice fundraising standards within Community Fundraising. Essential knowledge • Detailed knowledge and experience of onboarding new systems (such as CRM), best practices and methodologies relevant to the role., • Effective written and communication skills., • Strong people management skills and the ability to work collaboratively with peers and colleagues through change., • Competent user of Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook 10., • Ability to influence others., • Experience of and ability to understand, conceptualise and interpret the technical requirements of staff, volunteers and other stakeholders., • Experience of working independently and resolving unforeseen issues and challenges., • Experience in Community Fundraising and/or the charity sector., • Experience managing volunteers., • Experience of remote management. Closing date: 23:59, Fri, 5th Dec 2025 The organisation is looking to conduct interviews for this position from w/c December 15th. APPLICATION PROCESS: Click the job board apply button to be taken to the next stage where you can find out more information and complete your application by following the instructions (you may need to scroll down). As part of this application process, you will be asked to provide a copy of your CV and complete an application form including evidence on how you meet the skills, knowledge, and experience listed above. This employer is committed to developing an inclusive and diverse organisation, in which everyone feels supported, valued, and able to be their full selves. To achieve their vision of creating a world richer in nature, they need more people, and more diverse people, on nature’s side. People of colour and disabled people are currently underrepresented across the environment, climate, sustainability, and conservation sector. If you identify as a person of colour and/or disabled, they are particularly interested in receiving your application. The organisation is an equal opportunities employer. This role is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The charity is a licenced sponsor. This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. xrnqpay No agencies please.

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