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Business Development Manager - Education Contract until end June - possible to extension - UK remote role (some travel). - Salary of up to £60,000 pro rata PAYE Attention all education sales professionals-looking for a talented Business Development Manager with strong track record in sales to Education ( mainly independent schools and multi academy trusts) to join a Global Tech company. You'll have the chance to work closely with partners and help drive education transformation across target market . You'll be responsible for proactively hunting and closing new education opportunities, as well as expanding and deepening relationships and satisfaction. In addition, you'll establish our client as a leader in Education transformation and future-ready skills by growing awareness, establishing value stack to influence sale, mastering the challenger sale, cultivating and building leader, educator, and influencer affinity. The successful candidate will have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), experience within the education sector or related experience (5+ years), critical thinking skills along with a proven record of effective sales management: planning, opportunity qualification and creation, stakeholder and executive communication among others. If you're looking for an exciting new challenge in an innovative industry that's experiencing phenomenal growth then look no further! This is your chance to join a great team at a fantastic company.

About the Role Base Location: Reading and Perth Salary: £53,100 - £79,700 + performance related bonus + a range of benefits to help you and your family. Working Pattern: Permanent Full Time Flexible First options available About the Department SSE IT underpins the technology needs of all the different businesses that make up the SSE group. From emerging technologies to data and analytics to cyber security - we power SSE's growth and enable it to generate value, while keeping it secure. As a trusted business partner that helps SSE lead in a low carbon world, we are proud of our service. Working for SSE IT is all about equipping SSE for now and the future. What is the Role? SSE Energy Solutions is expanding its Agile capability. This new role of IT Product Owner for the Billing and Customer Care platform in the IT Team will be responsible for IT products, IT change and ongoing system capabilities to support the business value streams. This is an interesting role which interfaces between Business Product Management and three platform teams comprised of IT and vendor resources. Your key responsibilities will be: Key activities will include ensuring the IT backlog is maintained and prioritised, that EPICs and User Stories are developed and accepted by the IT scrum teams. You will align with the Business Product Owners and the Release Manager (Release Train Engineer) to co-ordinate deliverables and releases to ensure an optimal outcome for the organisation at all times. You will be expected to live agile values and principles to contribute to a happy, effective and efficient working environment. - Define the IT Billing & Customer Care IT products in collaboration with key stakeholders and socialise with the teams. - Evolve the Billing & Customer Care IT product roadmap based on customer, product teams and business feedback linked to business outcomes. - Work with portfolio governance team to obtain your funding and investment requirements. - Oversee product priorities, resource requirements, and development stages. - Ensure that Vendor teams are delivering to contractual obligations. - Anticipating the organisation needs, managing the product backlog and prioritising needs based on value delivered. - Remove impediments to product progress and aid with work dependencies, risks and issues. - Determine developments to the Billing & Customer Care IT roadmap based on business strategy changes. - Secure investment and resource to continue Product development and growth. - Proactively share knowledge to drive technology learning, understanding and appreciation across the business. - Ensure that IT/business strategy, policy and standards are adhered to, thus achieving commonality and ease of maintenance. - Applying lessons learnt process and actively elicit relevant feedback. What do I need? You'll have experience as a Product Owner delivering platform capabilities, where you've exemplified and promoted Agile values and principles. The following skills and experience are essential: - Experience of working in a matrix organisation. - Experience of managing vendors and contracts. - Ability to provide information in a logical and consistent manner. - Ability to work in environments that are undergoing change, working in an iterative and adaptive manner. - Ability to thrive in a challenging environment and develop new skills. - Experience with having financial responsibilities and ability to demonstrate value from investments. - Understanding and working experience of agile process and principles. - Experience with defining and prioritising a portfolio of work. - Ability to negotiate requirements, timelines and other delivery metrics across product lifecycle. - Application of the concepts of delivery risks and issues. - Ability to develop counter measures and contingency plans associated with significant delivery risk. What's in it for you? An excellent package with 34 days holiday entitlement, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, discounted healthcare and much more, view our full benefits package on our careers site. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We actively encourage applicants from all protected characteristics and commit to providing any reasonable adjustments required during the application, assessment and upon joining SSE. Search for 'Inclusion & Diversity at SSE' to find out more. Next Steps All applications should be submitted online, and I'll be back in touch after the vacancy closing date to let you know the outcome. If you would like to discuss any working differently requirements or adjustments you may require throughout the recruitment and selection process, please contact David on . Before commencing employment with SSE, you'll be required to fully complete our pre-employment screening process consisting of a basic criminal records and credit check.

Commercial Catering Engineer - COMCAT to cover Swindon / Reading / Gloucester Benefits Include Basic up to £38,00037.5 hour weekDoor to door pay31 days holidayWe are currently looking to recruit an experienced Commercial Catering Engineer to work within our specialist catering team. Having been established for over thirty-eight years installing and managing commercial kitchens, we have grown to be the UK's leading provider within the commercial catering industry. We currently mange a diverse range of sectors such as restaurants, hotels, leisure centres, care homes and schools just to name a few.As a Commercial Catering Engineer, your key responsibilities will include service, maintenance, repair and fault finding of gas and electric kitchen equipment. This role is field based and will require you to be customer facing as well as meeting clients. Previous Experience Required COMCAT 1,3,5 (Essential)Full Drivers License (Essential)Relevant experience working on commercial catering equipmentElectrical experience (not required but an advantage) Package Overview Basic salary starting from £35,000 - £38,000 (Depending on experience, location etc) 37.5 hour working week 30 min unpaid lunch break daily Paid door to door 23 Days holiday + 8 bank holidays VW Caddy van and fuel card Smart Phone Uniform and tools Pension Unlimited overtime On Call 1 in 4 with £180 on call allowance. (This equals out to be an extra £2,160 on top of basic salary) Overtime Rates Paid at 1.5 Monday - SaturdayDouble time on Sunday's & Bank Holidays Top up training provided and funded if required. If you are interested in this Commercial Catering Engineer position, please send us a copy of your CV via the link below or email and one of our recruiters will give you a call for a confidential chat. Alternatively, please call us on and we will be more than happy to go through the role in more detail. If this particular Commercial Catering Engineer Advert isn't of interest to you, but you are a Catering Engineer looking for a new opportunity please still get in touch as we have new COMCAT Engineer roles in on a daily basis and may have another open that is more suitable. CV Bay Ltd are a UK based Engineering recruitment company with teams specialised in recruiting for the Engineering sector and have a range of COMCAT Engineer roles.

It's an exciting time to join us at AWE, we are at the start of a once in a generation programme to design and produce a replacement warhead for the UK's Continuous At Sea Deterrent. As such, we are looking for an adaptable and experienced Project Manager to join the Replacement Warhead Programme. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a difference and contribute to the security of our nation. Location: We are in the Berkshire countryside between Reading and Basingstoke. Salary: From 45,110, depending on experience and suitability. AWE has been voted one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK. As part of our People Promise, we have a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off!). Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, and access to mentors & training. Employee assistance programme and occupational health services. Market leading contributory pension scheme. AWE life assurance. Discounts & salary sacrifice scheme - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply). Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Demonstrable experience working within a complex project environment within a new product/engineering highly regulated environment would be beneficial. Graduate level qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience or Project Management practitioner qualification. Positive communicator and able to motivate stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrable leadership and the ability to build strong focused teams. Ability to effectively prioritise workload, resources, and deadlines within high pressure complex environments. Skills to create and update all project documentation, including project management plans and supporting risks, assumptions, actions, issues & dependencies. Experience of project management tools and techniques for budgeting, change management and project goal setting. A proven record to drive project deliverables forward, working cooperatively with teams who have a broad range of skills. Knowledge of methods to track project deliverables including implementing key performance indicators and producing project progress reports. Demonstrable Risk techniques to manage project risks and interdependencies with efficient mitigation and contingency plans. Experience to manage projects through a lifecycle and the associated governance, including stage gate approvals. Ability to solve problems and deliver results through creative solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Desire for continuous improvement through evaluation of both successes and failures. Positive attitude and willingness to be hands-on in a fast-paced, growing company. Key Accountabilities: Deliver assigned projects in accordance with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost, and quality. Lead, coach and develop a team at a local level to deliver team and personal objectives safely and securely to meet our operational plans. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be a great team player. Key Responsibilities: Manage projects with focus on Governance (compliance and reporting). Management of project resources (people, money). Lead the planning of the task/project. Manage work as defined in the Work Authorisation Document (WAD). Lead, support, and initiate change against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB). Lead, initiate and perform risk and opportunity identification and subsequent actions. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. It can take several months for clearance to come through.

Reed Scientific is working with a global pharmaceuticals manufacturer, looking for a Senior Analytical Chemist to join their growing team. At the forefront of active ingredient development and clinical trial product manufacturing, this organisation has a brilliant opportunity to join their analytical team in a permanent, full-time capacity. It is an exciting opportunity for a proactive scientist to take a leading role in the analysis and characterisation of novel API materials, aiding the development, scale up and transfer of processes for both our inhouse and client projects. Key responsibilities include: Developing testing requirements tailored to each phase of API development, regulatory approval, and commercialisation. Provide scientific leadership & technical guidance, training and coaching to members on the team and new starters. Ensure that all experimental and analytical data are documented following internal procedures compliant with GMP. The ideal candidate would require a BSc/MSc in Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical or Analytical Science (or similar chemistry related disciplines) and be eligible to work in the UK. In addition, you will need a minimum of 5 years professional laboratory experience conducting testing, data analysis and interpretation. The successful applicant will also have expertise in a wide range of analytical chemistry techniques such as HPLC,GC,GC-MS, FTIR, NMR or UV-VIS. Any additional experience in management would be highly desirable. For this, the successful candidate will receive an attractive salary package between £35,000 - £50,000 per annum (dependant on experience), as well as a fantastic benefits package and clear pathways for progression. Full expert training is provided in all the analytical instrumentation is used onsite on top of your existing skillset.This company will be able to provide invaluable experience at an industry leading company and will be a great step up for anyone looking for their next career move. Sounds amazing right? Don't wait, apply now! I look forward to speaking to you.

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical? For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK's ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counterterrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions. It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you? AWE are seeking an experienced, innovative and dedicated Network Engineer to support and maintain AWE's Firewall and Network Systems. Each day offers a new challenge and learning opportunity. AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include: Market leading contributory pension scheme Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off) Flexible working hours Salary sacrifice scheme Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply) - The Role: Reporting to the IT Manager, the successful Network Engineer will be responsible for the installation and maintenance of routers, switches and firewalls and the day to day running of multiple networks. The role will include: Design, configure and implementation of network solutions. Authoring of technical documentation. Use network management tools to investigate, diagnose and resolve network problems within service level agreement tolerances. Ensuring all network equipment is fit for purpose and running the latest stable firmware. Resolve any loss of service due to hardware or software issues. Escalate significant issues to the Line Manager. Ensure network services are maintained and up to date through routine configuration/ installation of hardware and software. Support of project work and travel to remote sites will be required. Ensure Network configurations are up to date and standardised. The Candidate: To be considered for this position, we are looking for candidates who have the following skills, qualifications and experience: Previous proven engineering experience within a networking environment. Working to high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player. Good communicator (Written and oral) with sound facilitation skills that can be related to colleagues of all levels including contractors. Ability to operate under pressure, meet tight deadlines and influence decisions. Good technical investigation and problem-solving skills. Highly proficient computing skills. Maintain technical skills to support latest network hardware/ software. Experience with Juniper (particularly EX, SRX and QFX platforms) would be advantageous. Experienced with NAC (Network Access Control) solutions. Knowledge of protocols, especially OSPF and 802.1X Data Centre experience advantageous. Other requirements: Willingness to work flexibly and to occasionally work evenings and weekends where exceptional circumstances require it. Due to the nature of this role you will be working from our Aldermaston site full-time On call roster duties will be required. All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

AWE is currently recruiting for a Facility Engineer - Shift to be responsible for delivering professional engineering services to enable the Principal Asset Engineer in fulfilment of the strategy for the upkeep of all assets and equipment AWE needs in order to deliver the Programme. The hiring manager is willing to consider Engineers with mechanical, electrical or electronics/ C&I backgrounds. Location: Reading/ Basingstoke area Package: £35,720- £49,000 per annum - Shift allowances apply once on shift rotation. This role will initially be standard working hours until the completion of training and attachment to a control room (or support) shift. AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include: Generous holiday entitlement 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off Flexible working hours Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Market leading contributory pension scheme AWE Life Insurance Salary sacrifice benefits scheme Relocation allowance Working for one of the area's largest employers and enjoying an excellent work/ life balance, our engineers gain experience on a wide variety of equipment and projects and can make a direct and visible contribution to the successful running of the business. We currently have excellent opportunities for Facility Engineers at all levels and disciplines to work within our engineering function on a variety of projects. You could be providing professional mechanical engineering services in support of operational requirements, which include professionally advising planned preventative and reactive maintenance to all key plant and equipment to help enable the crucial work we do at AWE, and completing engineering tasks to schedule, budget and quality requirements, optimising the delivery of operations engineering. What you will be responsible for: Apply technical knowledge for engineered systems and structures Interpret and deliver requirements from the order book which may include troubleshooting, quoting, reporting, design, commissioning and handover as required Identify and escalate business risk where applicable to plant and engineered systems Make evidence-based engineering decisions to solve technical problems Deliver shift engineering services for the Facility Control Room. May be required to undertake additional roles required for the delivery of the core role (including but not limited to: Risk Assessor, AP, NP, On-Call, shift). To be successful in this role you will need to have: HNC/ HND with suitable additional experience Proven ability to deliver engineering across similar manufacturing/ research environment incorporating infrastructure facilities, plant and equipment Experience of delivering facilities engineering and maintenance services across the life of an asset You will be required to partake in an additional SQEP training and assessment phase for the shift role and will not attract the appropriate allowances until released by task management to undertake those roles and attached to a specific shift team. If assessed as unsuitable to undertake Control Room duties, you will revert to Facility Engineer duties by suitable discipline, in line with the core role described above. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

It's an exciting time to join us at AWE - following the Parliamentary announcement, the Replacement Warhead Programme was initiated. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be a key contributor to what is a once in a generation endeavour for AWE and the UK. AWE are looking for a Head of Programme Change. This position will be part of the Replacement Warhead Senior Leadership team. The Head of Programme Change will lead the development and understanding of programme changes across the AWE business and influence the transformations AWE needs to be fit and ready for the future. This role will work with the Senior Leadership Team members to model planned changes and opportunities as well as to offer alternative plans and pathways that achieve the programme benefits. This role will also interface and work with the wider AWE enterprise transformation teams where programme changes impact. Location - Reading / Basingstoke area Package - Competitive leadership salary depending on experience, performance related bonus, flexible benefit scheme As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site What will you be required to do? Maintain the coherence and support of senior stakeholders to deliver configuration managed changes Set the change management agenda and leading transformation within the programme team Provide coaching for senior leaders as they transition through change Recommend the appropriate strategy for delivering programmatic change across the programme scope Create and maintain the programme Stakeholder and communications management strategy Quantify the programme impact of the issues/changes and providing feedback to the SLT to manage the schedule, interfacing with wider AWE stakeholders to enact required changes to meet the programme needs Ensure that people related risks/issues to projects/initiatives in the wider AWE change portfolio are pro-actively identified and influencing mitigations and/or owning mitigations according to the area of impact, probability, and level of impact on the AWE risk management methodology Identify or initiate action to reduce the risk posed by people's lack of understanding and engagement with wider AWE change projects, to ensure a 'one AWE approach' Gather feedback on the result of transformation interventions to shape the future scope and prioritisation of future interventions Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Excellent communications skills - able to inspire, motivate and engage widely across the business Extensive Change management skills Ability to develop solutions to complex problems that requires regular use of ingenuity and creativity Resolution focused with the ability to be flexible and creative in approach and able to work across functions to reach the conclusions, decisions and ways forward collaboratively. Experience of leading successful large-scale change activities i.e. multi-site, large numbers, managing impacts on process, technology, information, governance and people/organisation Has led complex projects/programmes and delivered transformational change to enable outcomes of programmes Empowering teams to take ownership and use their judgement to provide timely personalised responses in a way that appropriately balance the needs of our stakeholder Ability to create a positive collaborative and diverse working environment where you can easily identify and grow talent whilst increasing the quality and speed of performance Closing date - 2 weeks All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

It is an exciting time to join us at AWE, following the Parliamentary announcement in 2020 by the Secretary of State for Defence, the Replacement Warhead Programme was initiated at AWE in 2022. We are now looking for an adaptable Project Manager to play an instrumental part in this endeavour, delivering to time, cost, and quality. In this role you would be working to establish a newly emerging project and supporting capability delivery to meet business needs. Location : We are in the Berkshire countryside between Reading and Basingstoke. Salary: From 45,110 depending on experience and suitability. AWE has been voted one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK . As part of our People Promise, we have a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off!). Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, and access to mentors & training. Employee assistance programme and occupational health services. Market leading contributory pension scheme. AWE life assurance. Discounts & salary sacrifice scheme - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending. Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply). What you will bring: Demonstrable experience working within a similar highly regulated industry would be beneficial. Proven experience in managing projects from sponsorship and through the lifecycle and associated governance, including stage gate approvals. Excellent customer and key stakeholder relationship skills, across all levels. Comfortable in managing supply chain, and negotiating with customers/suppliers. Demonstrable leadership and the ability to build strong focused teams. High energy levels to ensure successful project delivery. Skills to create and update all project documentation, including project management plans and supporting risks, assumptions, actions, issues & dependencies. Experience of project management tools and techniques for budgeting, change management and project goal setting. Ability to effectively prioritise workload, resources, and deadlines within high pressure complex environments. A proven record to drive project deliverables forward, working cooperatively with teams who have a broad range of skills. Knowledge of methods to track project deliverables including implementing key performance indicators and producing project progress reports. Risk techniques to manage project risks and interdependencies with efficient mitigation and contingency plans. Ability to solve problems and deliver results through creative solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Desire for continuous improvement through evaluation of both successes and failures. Positive attitude and willingness to be hands-on in a fast-paced, growing company. Key Accountabilities: Deliver assigned projects in accordance with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost, and quality. Lead, coach and develop a team at a local level to deliver team and personal objectives safely and securely to meet our operational plans. Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be a great team player Key Responsibilities: Manage projects with focus on Governance (compliance and reporting). Management of project resources (people, money). Lead the planning of the task/project. Manage work as defined in the Work Authorisation Document (WAD). Lead, support, and initiate change against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB). Lead, initiate and perform risk and opportunity identification and subsequent actions. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. It can take several months for clearance to come through.

Contract Length: 18 months Location: Reading/WFH (Expected to attend site for onsite meetings) IR35: Inside Screening Questions: Have you got experience with DBA (Design Basis Assessment)? Have you got experience with probabilistic safety assessment? What is your experience with Hazard Identification? Job Purpose: Manages and advises in the assessment of nuclear, explosive and other major hazards associated with actual, planned and/or decommissioned facilities, plant, equipment or product. Develops strategies for the development of safety assessments (safety case/safety basis/risk assessments). Completes complex safety analyses, assessments and associated documentation. Key Accountabilities: Lead and manages a team at functional level to deliver team and personal objectives meeting operational plan capability plans. Sets direction and develops a shared understanding of individual's roles in delivering the client's vision and strategy. Manages the technical input to the planning and production of safety assessments and justifications. Delivers safety assessments and other technical inputs to safety documentation to agreed quality and delivery standards. Provides technical input to the production of company policy, guidance and strategy to agreed delivery standards. Produces risk assessments and other technical inputs to safety justifications for a range of facilities, including radioactive, explosives and chemical plant. Monitors the use of risk assessment methods and technique. Provides technical input to the design and/or delivery of technical training. Coaches others in the use of relevant safety assessment techniques. Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system. Key Responsibilities: Ensuring that company strategies, policies and management system requirements for safety are communicated and understood. Take ownership of safety documentation as directed by Group Leader, Nuclear Safety. Chair HAZOP Meetings. Lead in the production of safety justification, documentation as per the latest MSPs. Promote relevant good practice with the Safety Assessment Specialism i.e. SHAZOP, MSCR, OSCAR etc. Contributing to processes that assess performance of the development and use of safety assessments and Licence Condition compliance and identify where improvements could be made. Coaching graduates, early career and SAS Assessors in safety assessment approaches and techniques. To present and/or attend conferences on behalf of SESH and the client in line with work requirements. To assist in verifying and checking safety documentation. Maintaining and promoting high standards in Environment, Safety, Health, Security and Quality. Skills/Experience: Design Basis Assessment HAZARD Identification HAZAN experience Nuclear safety case writing Nuclear background - nuclear safety cases or nuclear safety assessments Ability to technically write safety case documents Manage and work with delivery partners - strong stakeholder skills at all levels Degree or equivalent in a science-based subject - Desirable experience over qualification is acceptable Our role in supporting diversity and inclusion As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.

Duty Manager - Reading We focus on career development and promotion. Our people are at the core of everything we do. If you are looking for a career and not just a job, you are in the right place! Benefits Career progression and learning opportunities Contracted hours with the opportunity to increase your earnings by personal training A stunning work environment Holiday, pension and your birthday off! A great social calendar, we love to get together as a team and have fun boosting our friendly and supportive environment About Us Our client is a health and fitness company that operates in a niche sector within corporate and residential developments. We work on some of the highest profile property projects in the UK, our job is to run luxury health clubs and spas as well as Corporate facilities supporting employee wellbeing. This means delivering the highest levels of customer service. We do not just manage sites; we consult on their development and design, and we supply specialist equipment too. We are a flexible, agile, and fast-growing company where our good people will get promoted. We are opening lots of new sites and we need managers. We will train you and support you to grow with us. You will get the chance to learn on the job and work with our senior management team too. Your role The job of Duty Manager is to support the Club Manager in delivering an excellent experience for the employees, guests and external contractors within the business. With state of the art gym facilities, group exercise and personal training supporting the employees health and well-being, this role entails a blend of operational, fitness and customer service duties at a corporate fitness site. Operational: Opening or closing the facility overseeing the day to day running of the facility including, health and safety checks, ensuring exceptional brand standards are being met Fitness: Taking Employees through fitness assessments, prescribe exercise programmes, instruct group exercise classes and pick up interest for personal training to instruct when off shift Customer service: Being the first point of contact for all enquiries, delivering exemplary levels of customer service, answering telephone calls and emails. This unique hybrid position of a Part time Duty Manager / Personal Trainer offers two stable career pathways, one is leisure management and the other is to have a really successful PT client base - both equally as available from this position! We are currently able to offer a contracted part time hours for this position such as; 16hrs. You must be able to work a range of shift patterns working Monday-Friday. Qualifications and Experience A fitness qualification (minimum level 2) Two years fitness industry experience Good written and verbal communication skills The ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel to a good standard Most importantly, you will need all the traits that make you destined for greatness! We want future managers so you will need to be a good communicator, a good organiser, someone with resilience, someone willing to learn. If this sounds of interest, please apply today!

Techunite Ltd are recruiting on behalf of a global company in the digital engagement space for a Technical Author .This will be on a 12 month maternity cover contract. It would be ideal if someone is based close to the office in Reading however this can be a fully remote role. The T echnical Author will be responsible for writing technical articles and user guides for a range of company products. The technical documents will be for the wide customer base, so will need to explain how the products can be used in a clear manner. You will be working aloongside the engineering and product teams to gain a full understanding of the subject you are writing for. Key Responsibilities: Writing, editing and proofreading text Collating and verifying information Attend planning and briefing meetings Collaborate with engineers and product managers to clarify any technical issues Ability to work on your own initiative and be a team player Ability to multitask and meet deadlines Perks and Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Annual Merit Reviews Career Chats Employee Assistance Program Annual Bonus Scheme Education reimbursement program (£500 per year) Half Day Fridays in the summer Paid Volunteer time off (1 day per year) Private Healthcare (after probation) Referral program (£1000) Social events Training program

We are looking for a Workplace Assessor for our Business and Degree apprenticeships to provide instruction, advice, guidance, supervision and line management of apprentices as required. You will also plan for and ensure the effective delivery of the on-site apprenticeships on time and to plan whilst working in partnership with all staff associated with the delivery of the programme click apply for full job details

The Biomedical Science team at Maxxima are currently recruiting for Band 6 Biomedical Scientist in to work in Reading. We are looking for a Biomedical Scientist who can make a real difference in supporting the laboratory's Microbiology service. Position: Biomedical Scientist Banding: 6 Location: Reading Hours: 37.5Duration: Ongoing What will you be doing in this Biomedical Scientist role? As a Biomedical Scientist in Microbiology, you will also have experience reading cultures, identifying significant pathogens and performing susceptibility testing. You will also be supporting the senior biomedical scientists in the delivery of the service and providing guidance to junior members of staff. The benefits of this position are: Practical assistance with relocation, accommodation and DBS/CRB checks Dedicated and experienced consultants who fully understand your specialist field Dedicated payroll consultant to ensure prompt payment Guidance and advice on CV and interview techniques Practical assistance with professional body registration A choice of PAYE, umbrella or LTD company payments Essential Requirements for this Biomedical Scientist position: HCPC registration IBMS Specialist diploma in Medical Microbiology/or equivalent NHS laboratory experience of at a band 6 level We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List . Why work with Maxxima? Knowledgeable, dedicated and vastly experienced Biomedical Science Team with longstanding professional relationships with multiple clientsAccess to exclusive vacancies through our numerous Master Vendor trusts across the countryVacancies outside of NHS Rate caps with our private sector agreementsAccess to International roles outside of England and the United KingdomCollaboration on exclusive Laboratory projects with the wider Acacium Group as a whole What are the next steps? Should you wish to apply for this position please click on the "apply now" button to start the process.We know you'll love working with us, and so would your friends. So why not introduce us and earn some extra money in the process?The way it works is simple: if you introduce candidates who are not previously known to Maxxima and we are successful in placing them, we will pay you up to £1,500. More information regarding referrals can be found on our website. About Maxxima The minute you register with us we make it about one thing: you. The first time we talk you'll realise we know your speciality inside out.Our expert recruitment consultants are here to find you the very best opportunities and help you every step of the way in securing the greatest placement. We hold preferred or sole supplier status with many clients which means you'll have access to a range of opportunities that can't be found anywhere else.Maxxima is proud to be an equitable, diverse, and inclusive employer, if you require any reasonable adjustment or support during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.Please note that our job adverts are correct at the time of publication, but some details and job responsibilities are subject to change. This job advert may not be copied, imitated, or used, in whole or in part, by third-party websites, without prior written consent.

AWE have an exciting opportunity for an Accelerator Scientist . This is at a time where we are developing our capability to world class standards utilising the latest technologies. The successful candidate would be hired at the inception of this new project stage and help to develop it from a proposal to reality. Accelerator Scientist Location: Reading area - we are in the located between Reading and Basingstoke, with onsite parking. There are good bus links between Reading, Basingstoke and Newbury. Package: £33,770- £48,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications and level of experience) Closing Date: 17th December 2023 - If we receive an exceptionally high level of applications, this vacancy may close early, so don't delay, apply now! The Role: AWE have an existing light ion accelerator used to deliver high energy neutrons for internal and external customers and are looking to replace this accelerator with new capabilities. AWE is considering a range of options including a 5 or 8 MV tandem accelerator combined with beam optics for a range of ion species, to enable ion transport and species selection and temporal shaping and bunching. As the Accelerator lead you will support the operation, maintenance, improvement, and obsolescence management of the accelerator(s), this will include an understanding of ion transport and its development. Initially the role will include supporting the Accelerator(s) specifications, requirements and building relationships with suppliers and the Accelerator international community. From there it will involve the procurement and installation. The candidate should be able to show aptitude in problem solving and have the core skills needed to modernise, improve, and develop existing and new diagnostics. The expectation is the right candidate will grow into the role with experience being seen as an advantage. Training and development of practical skills will be part of the role as required. Key Accountabilities Working with the operations, diagnostic, facility, scientist, customer community, delivery unit and support teams such as but not limited to Radiation Protection and contractors. Ensuring the accelerator(s) are performing to specification to meet the trials schedules and stakeholder requirements. Maintaining knowledge of state-of-the-art technologies to advise on upgrade potential and obsolescence management. Key Responsibilities Collecting and managing data in accordance with UK standards. Assisting with routine and non-routine maintenance on these facilities, as required. Using appropriate software and data capture tools to record diagnostic out puts and analysis. Providing suggestions for improvements of operations, upgrades, and new detection techniques. Preparing the machines for trials and supporting the trials teams. Ensuring safe, secure, and clean operations. Analysing data to monitor trends and machine performance. Becoming a member of the Accelerator international community Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Degree level knowledge in Physics (2:1 or above), Engineering Physics or comparable subject (essential) and post-graduate qualifications (desirable) connected with working on ion accelerators or accelerator mass spectrometers. Strong communication skills, verbal and written, excellent team working ability, proactive, and highly organised. Broad understanding of working with hazardous materials and equipment and health & safety Willing to travel and work at other UK and overseas sites as required. Understanding and working knowledge of the: Chemistry of ion sources Nuclear properties, reactions, isotopes, and chemistry applicable to Accelerator operations. Operation of ion accelerators. Detection and analysis of ion species and charge states Working with radioactive materials. What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave. Working a 9-day fortnight, employees have every other Friday off work. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay. Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: Interviews will be scheduled during working hours. Interviews will be 90 minutes in length, and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute career summary presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. 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Do you have experience working with children? Are you looking for a way to get into teaching? Can you get 11-18 years to engage with you? Academic Ltd are looking for enthusiastic teaching staff who are searching for day-to-day, short-term or long-term supply work in schools around Reading, Berkshire. If you are looking for rewarding, flexible work, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Academic Ltd are searching for study coach's to work on a supply basis in mainstream secondary schools across the Reading, Berkshire to help students who are struggling in lessons. With the new academic year around the corner, we are looking to be in a position where we can support local schools with their supply requirements. We are looking for people who are passionate about education with excellent behaviour management who can quickly build rapport with students and teachers alike. This study coach role is an excellent choice for those who are looking for flexibility and a chance to make a big difference in children lives. It is also an excellent option for people who are looking to get their foot in the door to the world of teaching, or for those who have been away from the classroom for some time and are looking for a route back in. The Ideal Candidate would - Support students with their learning by ensuring pre-planned work is completed Monitor student behaviour in the classroom Be familiar with the schools policies and procedures to deal with any immediate problems Have a degree Have previous experience in working as a tutor, students on a 1:1 or small groups of students Be passionate about supporting children with their learning The ability to keep children engaged and motivated Be enthusiastic, friendly and confident Have strong communication skills Have a good behaviour management skills. A commitment to helping children reach their full potential Interviews can be held immediately. If this role interests you and you are looking for an opportunity to grow as an educator, then please apply through this advert or send your CV across to Learning Mentor Learning Mentor Learning Mentor Study Coach - Reading Study Coach - Reading Study Coach - Reading

Do you want to work with the UK's Supercomputers? We currently have two exciting opportunities for HPC Systems Administrators, to join our team here at AWE . If you have experience working with high performance computers and want a role which supports, the computational services that play a vital role in AWE's scientific and engineering future capabilities, we want to hear from you! HPC Systems Administrator Location : Reading area - we are in the located between Reading and Basingstoke, with onsite parking. There are good bus links between Reading, Basingstoke and Newbury. Package : £38,000 - £65,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications and level of experience) Closing Date: 8th December 2023 - If we receive an exceptionally high level of applications, this vacancy may close early, so don't delay, apply now! Working as part of the High Performance Computing (HPC) Group to provide system administration support for AWE's HPC supercomputers. You will be part of a team that is managing some of the most powerful supercomputers in the UK and supporting computational services that are essential to AWE's scientific and engineering programmes. These roles offer excellent opportunity for career advancement. Key Responsibilities: Support the planning, installation and commissioning of new HPC systems Provide day-to-day support of HPC systems Configuration management of HPC platform hardware and software Monitor the performance and the reliability of HPC systems Development of in-house tools to support HPC platform administration Overseas travel to attend conferences and collaborative meetings To be considered for this opportunity, you'll need the following: Experience of Linux operating systems Scripting skills (preferably Python and Bash) Awareness of computer security concepts Able to work independently and unsupervised, as well as part of a team Good communication skills Ability to work fully on-site - due to the nature of what we do at AWE and the responsibilities of this role, the role cannot be carried out remotely The following would be advantageous but not essential: Experience of HPC clustered computing Experience of parallel file systems Experience of first- and second-line user support What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave. Working a 9-day fortnight, employees have every other Friday off work. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay. Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and well-being - more information available on our careers site. Important things you need to know: Interviews will be scheduled during working hours. Interviews will be 90 minutes in length, and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute career summary presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. Agencies: Please note that we do not out-source our recruitment

Remote Pensions Consultant - Permanent We are looking for experienced Pension Consultants to be part of a company that is developing the next generation of market leading products and services, a company that engage , entrust and empower you. You will be working in a fast paced environment and will have a proven and demonstrable experience in DB and or DC pension consulting click apply for full job details

REED are currently looking for an experienced estate agent. This is a chance to join an award-winning Estate agency which offers great career progression opportunities. Key responsibilities: Build and maintain a strong client relationship and provide exceptional customer service. Identify Client requirements and match those to the property portfolio. Have a polite and confident telephone manner and be able to communicate details effectively. Manage your time effectively to ensure you maximise appointment and activity/KPI levels. The ideal Candidate must have: Have previous Estate Agency experience. Have excellent communication skills. You must be target driven. Be always motivated and enthusiastic. Be a car owner with a full driving licence. Be insured for business use. Have good organisational skills. In return: Competitive salary with uncapped commission and bonus incentives Free parking Annual award trips and prizes A paid day off for your birthday after successful pass of probation Increasing holiday entitlement from 2 years' service Great opportunity to progress to more senior roles within 12 months.

AWE plays a crucial role in the defence of the United Kingdom, by providing and maintaining the warheads for the country's nuclear deterrent. We are a centre of scientific, engineering and technological excellence, with some of the most advanced research, design and production facilities in the world. Our unique expertise also assists the UK Government in developing and delivering a range of innovative and integrated support services, including national nuclear security and counter-terrorism solutions. AWE is currently recruiting for an experienced Operational Analyst and Software Developer with a physics/maths background for the Systems Assessments Battle Modelling Team (B2 Grade). An exciting opportunity has arisen within a dynamic team assessing the effects that nuclear weapons have on the offence and defence systems during a nuclear battle. The role includes development and management of computational models to enhance existing capability within the team and to run and analyse results from these models in order to inform key customer decisions. Theoretical Scientist (B2) Location: Reading area Package: 38,000 - 42,000 (depending on suitability and level of experience) Closing Date: 10th December 2023 The Systems Assessments Group (SAG) is a multi-discipline group, providing mission effectiveness, and weapons effects assessments to AWE and our Government stakeholders. We contribute a range of capabilities in support of the UK's national nuclear security and treaty verification requirements. The Battle Modelling Team within SAG covers a broad domain encompassing radiation transport, atmospheric physics and nuclear physics, mathematical algorithm development, operational analysis, Monte Carlo modelling and software development. The successful candidate will have qualifications and experience in more than one of these disciplines. The role will consist of: Planning, development and validation of theoretical models or software codes. Planning and delivery of technical assessments using appropriate methodologies. Use AI/ML techniques to simulate complex and uncertain scenarios. Engaging with technical communities across AWE. Contributing to interactions with international partners and external stakeholders in their field. Providing innovative and novel solutions to complex problems with a view to leading activities in their domain An ideal candidate will have: A degree in physics, maths, computer science or an equivalent STEM-based discipline. Experience in code development for scientific programming. Experience in C++ and/or Fortran software development. Experience in Python and/or MatLab. A specialism in one or more of the following areas: nuclear physics, atmospheric physics, radiation transport, Monte Carlo modelling, or using bespoke software to complete detailed analyses. Experience in operational analysis and data analysis techniques is highly desirable. A methodical approach in undertaking technical research and conducting technical assessments to draw sound scientific conclusions. Communicate clearly both verbally and through technical reports. Be able to interpret, analyse and present data in a coherent and engaging manner. An understanding of radar, optics/IR, signal processing and AI/ML is highly desirable although not essential. Knowledge of the UK deterrent is highly desirable and experience of the wider system and its operational use is beneficial. What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave. Working a 9-day fortnight, employees have every other Friday off work. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay. Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and well-being - more information available on our careers site. All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and to work in designated areas of site.

AWE are looking for a Head of Communications for our infrastructure programme. This position will be part of the Corporate Affairs leadership team. The Head of Communications will provide overall leadership and direction for all communication and cultural activities for AWE's infrastructure programme. The role will direct, manage and influence communications and engagement with internal and external stakeholders to build awareness, understanding and engagement with the infrastructure programme. The role has overall accountability for defining the strategic plan and delivery for all communications to build and maintain a positive reputation, creating the conditions in which the programme can be delivered. Location - Reading / Basingstoke area Package - Competitive leadership salary depending on experience, performance related bonus, flexible benefit scheme As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site What will you be required to do? Develop and oversee delivery of an integrated communications strategy that is fully aligned to the infrastructure programme's overall objectives, as well as the People, Community Engagement and Consenting strategies Lead, manage and develop the infrastructure programme communications team with clear objectives and development, linked to the delivery of communications and engagement objectives Develop and embed a culture that provides a line of sight for employees with AWE's vision, supported by the values and behaviours expected in AWE to deliver it Plan and support the execution of integrated, multi-channel campaigns (CRM, Social, Paid Digital and Loyalty) to drive awareness of the infrastructure programme, working with the Corporate Affairs team, and ensuring that appropriate level of support is planned for campaigns Working with creative agency/in house design studio to develop innovative, relevant and compelling content to support the creative approach Develop a pipeline of key messages, success stories and focal points for activity / milestones across priority campaigns Work closely with the Head of Community Relations and Head of External Communications to ensure strategies, messaging and activity align and that each workstream enhances and complements the other Oversee the development of evaluation metrics to measure the effectiveness and impact of communications and engagement, to drive continuous improvement across the lifetime of the programme Plan the infrastructure programme communications budget and manage activities within forecasts, ensuring best value for money Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Application of external communications techniques/practices Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including editing and copywriting Strong organisational and project management skills Strong influencing and relationship building skills, with the ability to win confidence and trust Proven experience of designing and delivering effective external communications strategies to support business objectives Proven experience of growing digital channels and implementing best practice Experience of working with different stakeholders and partners to align communications planning and activity to common objectives Experience of delivering crisis communications/emergency response Experience using insights and analysis to inform communications strategy and planning Capable of leading the team to deliver their true potential, through coaching, mentoring and delivery of day-to-day priorities Previously worked in defence sector, central government and/or major infrastructure project Closing date - 2 weeks All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

AWE are currently recruiting for a HR Associate to work in the HR function. This is a 24 month fixed term contract. This is an ideal entry level role for someone with a strong administration background with an interest in gaining experience within a HR role. This role will be to provide efficient and accurate administrative HR services, working to agreed service levels and delivering excellent customer service. Location - Reading / Basingstoke area Salary - Up to £22,350 (depending on your suitability and level of experience) As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site You will be required to: Deliver high quality, timely and accurate onboarding services to all candidates joining AWE Providing high quality customer service (via telephone, email and face to face) and resolution of queries, adopting a culture of customer and service excellence Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player Maintain workload and case trackers to enable the reporting of service performance and identification of improvements Ensure local work instructions are followed to maintain process compliance (with regard to legal, regulatory and internal requirements) and quality Ensure HR related documentation (hard copy and electronic) is appropriately handled, managed and retained in compliance with data privacy regulations, including supporting the archiving process Ensure the HR Information System is accurately updated and transactions are processed in a timely fashion To be successful in this role you should have the following skills: Good standard of general education, with proven literacy and numeracy Customer service skills Excellent telephone manner Attention to detail and accuracy Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint or a large ERP system Experience of working in a service orientated team delivering transactional / administrative tasks CIPD Level 3 would be desirable but by no means essential All candidates must be able to apply for and maintain the correct security clearance for this role.

AWE are looking for a Head of Community Engagement for our infrastructure programme. This position will be part of the Corporate Affairs Leadership team. The Head of Community Engagement will provide overall leadership and direction for all community engagement activities for AWE's infrastructure programme. The role will direct, manage and influence engagement with the local community to build awareness and understanding of the infrastructure programme to support both formal and informal consenting and consultation processes. The role has overall accountability for defining the strategic plan and delivery of proactive and reactive engagement to build and maintain understanding of the programme, creating an environment in which it can be delivered. Location - Reading / Basingstoke area Package - Competitive leadership salary depending on experience, performance related bonus, flexible benefit scheme As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work) Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site What will you be required to do? Develop and oversee delivery of a local community engagement strategy that is fully aligned to both AWE's corporate and responsible business objectives, as well as the infrastructure programme's Communication and Consenting strategies Lead, manage and develop the infrastructure programme Community Engagement team with clear objectives and development, linked to the delivery of local community engagement objectives Overall responsibility for conflict resolution with the local community when matters arise Responsible for creating and overseeing a 24-hour response helpline to manage questions and complaints from the local community, ensuring that this is integrated into existing AWE processes, creating clear protocols for escalation and handling Work closely with the Head of Communications for the infrastructure programme and Head of External Communications to ensure strategies, messaging and activity align and that each workstream enhances and complements the other Oversee the development of evaluation metrics to measure the effectiveness and impact of engagement, to drive continuous improvement across the lifetime of the programme Responsible for attending AWE's Local Liaison Committee, as the main contact for the infrastructure programme and acting as their main port of call for the programme Plan the local community engagement budget and manage activities within forecasts, ensuring best value for money Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Educated to degree level or equivalent experience Strong influencing and relationship building skills, with the ability to communicate complex concepts to diverse audiences, as well as building confidence Excellent negotiation, conflict resolution, and mediation skills Application of digital and non-digital community engagement tools, techniques and practices Understanding of consenting processes and accompanying legislation Strong organisational and project management skills Demonstrated passion for community development and sustainability Extensive and proven experience of designing and delivering effective community engagement strategies within projects of the infrastructure or urban development sector Experience of managing and developing productive relationships with local communities, local businesses and their representatives Strong understanding of engagement activity planning, channel selection and effective measurement Experience of delivering reactive community handling as well as emergency response Experience using insights and analysis to inform communications strategy and planning Previously worked in defence sector, central government and/or major infrastructure project All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

REED are currently looking for an experienced estate agent with a strong listing background. This is a chance to join an award-winning Estate agency which offers great career progression opportunities. Key responsibilities: Create the largest active marker share of any agent in the area. Maximise revenues and grow the property register. Maximise branch profit and achieve all financial targets. Manage performance of employees through regular 1:1's, reviews, and morning meetings. Influence a result through effective team management, action planning and delivery of the plan. The ideal Candidate must have: Have previous Estate Agency experience. Have excellent communication skills. Be able to work effectively managing a team. You must be target driven and tenacious with a proven track record of achievement. Be always motivated and enthusiastic. Demonstrate ideas and initiative around plans for market growth. Be a car owner with a full driving licence. Be insured for business use. Have good organisational skills. In return: Competitive salary with uncapped commission and bonus incentives Free parking Annual award trips and prizes A paid day off for your birthday after successful pass of probation Increasing holiday entitlement from 2 years' service Great opportunity to progress to more senior roles.

IMAC/Warehouse OperativeLocation: Aldermaston, ReadingHours: standard office hours £26,000OnsiteSC/DV cleared British nationals only to go through further clearance.We are looking for a customer-focused and enthusiastic IMAC/Warehouse Operative to work as part of the iFix Service Tower, delivering key hardware services to more than 6000 users.The applicant should be technically competent, possess good written and verbal communication skills and be willing to collaborate with the wider IT support teams.The IMAC/Warehouse Operative role is an integral part of the onsite iFix Back Office Team working in a busy environment handling a variety of IT hardware assets throughout their lifecycle. Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to Take receipt of items delivered to the Warehouse Book in all items and update the necessary delivery paperwork Asset tag and electrical safety test new equipment where applicable Ensure applicable items are added to the Asset Management Database Prepare items for customer delivery/collection Perform regular stock audits Manage the safe and secure disposal of decommissioned assets Operate pallet trucks and trolleys whilst following the appropriate manual handling techniques Manage tasks in accordance with best practice guidelines and the customers service level targets Moves & Collections of IT equipment. Tracing of network cabling for patching and connection issues. Basic setup and installation of Pc's, monitors and KVM's Work as part of a team to transport and deliver large screens (heavy lifting may be involved) Perform stock control & asset management - ensuring the desktops and laptops are correctly added to the database and the status updated when applicable. Ensure your working space and vans are clean, tidy and maintained.Expected Behaviours Be professional, positive and have an aptitude of solving problems and delivering service improvement Be politically savvy and understand the stresses and priorities of our customers Have integrity, initiative and focus Meet deadlines Deliver work on time or communicate that you're not on target Demonstrate good organisational skills, reliability and conscientiousness Able to work under pressure and use your own initiative The candidate must be prepared to work on a nuclear licensed site & obtain DV clearanceThe site benefits from a restaurant, coffee shop, parking and good public transport links. As an employee you'll have access to a large library of courses and accreditations to help further your skills and development. Benefits include workplace pension scheme, various flexible benefits including life insurance, health cashback plan, holiday insurance, private medical cover (medical cover comes in to effect after 1 years' service)ESSENTIALS SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Professional verbal and written communication skills Excellent customer service skills Knowledge of MOD security classifications and guidelinesDESIRABLE SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of Windows 7/10 Operating Systems and Microsoft Office Packages Working knowledge of PC and peripheral hardwareIf you have the skill required, apply now!"In applying for this position, you consent to your personal data being shared with the specified employer and for your details to remain with GTS for as long as is necessary to process your application. See our Privacy Notice for full informationGlobal Technology Solutions is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

AWE is currently recruiting for an experienced Software Architect to support a team of software developers in the delivery of a new battle modelling capability. This is an opportunity work within our Software Development team and in collaboration with our wider Physics community to provide extensive expertise, champion the agile software development method and ensure the overall functionality of the code. Software Architect Location: Reading/Basingstoke area Package: 60,000- 80,000 (depending on suitability and level of experience) Closing Date: 10th December 2023 As a Software Architect at AWE you will be responsible for defining and maintaining the framework of the code, defining the interfaces between the functional elements of the code and generating the tests require to validate the code. What will you be responsible for? Implement the vision of the software Capability Lead and challenge the vision, where appropriate Own the development of the software to ensure that it meets the requirements Define and maintain the framework of the code Define the tasks for the software developers to support the agile methodology Define the software verification tests Remain aware of current software best practices What knowledge/skills will you need to be considered? Ideally, candidates will have a degree in a relevant STEM discipline at (2:1) or higher. Essential: Experience of software development and delivery with a consideration for time, quality and cost Leadership of software development teams for complex projects Experience developing software with scientific and/or engineering applications Experience developing software that emulates the function of physical systems or environments 10 years C++ development in external industry Working knowledge of C++ 11 Familiarity with FORTRAN, C#, SQL, Python Experience with GitLab, Enterprise Architect and Visual Studio Desirable: Post graduate qualification in computer science Working knowledge of C++ 20 Experience working in a science or technology focused environment Experience developing software for scientific applications Experience with coding statistical methods, e.g. Monte Carlo What will you get from us? As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include: Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave. Working a 9-day fortnight, employees have every other Friday off work. Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time. Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay. Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution) Life Assurance Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family. A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

Redefine your personal best. Are you an experienced Civil Engineer looking for a new challenge? Interested in working with one of the most progressive Engineering consultancies in the UK? Then look no further. Stantec is seeking to recruit a Senior and Principal Engineer to join a team in our Reading office specialising in flood risk management, river engineering and water management projects. This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, multi-disciplinary infrastructure consultancy. You will have the opportunity to be intricately involved from concept through to construction on a wide range of multi-disciplinary projects, including flood risk management, river restoration and engineering and navigation structures. You will provide civil engineering design support to our team and play a key role in the successful delivery of our projects. We will provide you with an excellent working environment in our modern offices close to the Reading rail station and a support network that will enable you to achieve your professional aspirations. We'll give you every opportunity to deliver high-quality work and take your career to the next level. Duties will include: Development and delivery of flood risk, river engineering and water management schemes. Design of structures including outfalls, sluices, culverts, river walls and weirs to appropriate codes and standards. Option appraisal to develop economic and sustainable solutions. Development of construction details and specifications. Working with CAD Technicians to assist them in producing drawings that make best use of layout, scale and presentation to convey technical information clearly and concisely Site visits to familiarise with projects on the ground, undertake inspections and supervise construction works Contract preparation, administration and site supervision. Project coordination, client liaison and financial budget control. About You You will have the confidence to liaise with colleagues and clients at all levels, as well as the ability to organise your workload across multiple projects. The ideal candidate will be a positive and enthusiastic team player, who has a BEng/MEng degree in Civil Engineering and has achieved or is working towards chartered status. You will have experience in developing projects and designing a variety of civil engineering structures for water management projects. You will have experience and understanding of AutoCAD, Microsoft Office programs and other relevant software packages. In addition to the above, Experience in the Civil Engineering Specification for the Water Industry (CESWI) and Experience of NEC construction contracts would be beneficial, but not essential. Ideally, the applicant will be able to demonstrate their experience, competency and flexibility to meet the demands of the role.

Chief Executive Officer - Senior Executive IT Tech / SaaS / Automotive Aftermarket / Automotive IT Ideal Location: Midlands / Northamptonshire / Reading / Bucks. c. £150k - £160k + Executive Benefits Package + Build & grow brief + Rapid growth & development Our culture: Our parent organisation is a large multi-national Automotive business operating in the global Automotive OE & Automotive Aftermarket parts supply and tech parts development field. Our business offers the best of both worlds, a large corporate combined with collaborative family culture. Our play space: From an industry sector perspective, we operate in the exciting and fast paced world of IT Solutions and SaaS , creating platforms specifically dedicated to the Automotive world. Business platform: We are firmly embedded in the field of Automotive IT Tech Solutions and SaaS platforms, but we have strong Aftermarket links through areas such as Vehicle Parts Supply and Vehicle Repair . Conquer the world: Though this is a UK based role, the exciting challenge is continued development of our platform through UK channels whilst also exploiting wider European & international opportunities that are real and exist. We need a true leader: To further accelerate our growth we are looking for a top drawer Senior Business Leader with passion, vision, experience, expertise and the skill to "build and grow" a hi-tech enterprise. You will wear a corporate hat confidently, but will also encourage the family feel and bring the team together collectively on a journey with an upward trajectory. Simply our leader needs: To be a Senior Executive with expertise and a track record of delivery in scaling Automotive IT , Automotive SaaS platforms or Automotive IT Tech Solutions . A solid understanding of the Automotive Aftermarket , Parts Supply industry or Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Industry. To be fully equipped and experienced to handle corporate entities and strategic activities, particularly within the parent organisation. To proficiently manage, develop and grow a business from 60 -100 heads. To be commercially and financially astute with the gravitas and charisma to encourage and drive change. The tool kit to enable international development and to exploit global territories. Come meet us online: This is a pivotal appointment within the organisation, therefore we have appointed Glen Shepherd of Glen Callum Associates to handle our introductions online. Initial, confidential contact should be made directly with Glen on / We will be holding bite sized sessions online with Glen where we will share more information with interesting candidates that meet our criteria. JOB REF: 4055GS - Chief Executive Officer - Senior Executive