Recruitment Administrator - 6-month FTC (Mat Cover)

Company: Dove Adolescent Services
Salary: £12,923.39 approx. pro rata salary (£25,846.77 FTE)
Location: Head Office - Pontefract
Contract Type: Full-time, 6-month FTC (Mat Cover)
Specific Hours: 39 hours, Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm, Friday 9am - 4pm
Benefits:

• Employee discount scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• 30-day holiday allowance (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays (as observed in the UK)
• Refer a Friend programme - unlimited at £500 for each person referred

About Us

Founded in 1993, we’re a trusted and highly respected provider of high quality residential care for young people. We’re proud that 100% of our inspected homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted - a reflection of our commitment to providing safe, supportive and nurturing environments.

We’re now looking for a Recruitment Administrator to join our team on a 6-month fixed term contract. In this role, you’ll deliver a proactive, professional recruitment service across Dove Adolescent Services, working closely with hiring managers and our central HR team. You’ll help create job adverts, support with shortlisting, and build strong relationships with candidates throughout their journey.

Role Details

As our Recruitment Administrator, you’ll take ownership of the full admin process for your vacancies - ensuring everything from advertising to appointment runs smoothly and on time.

• Manage the recruitment email inbox, responding promptly and directing queries where needed.
• Post job adverts internally, externally and across relevant online and social media platforms.
• Carry out occasional salary benchmarking to help us stay competitive.
• Complete pre-screening checks on applicants as required.
• Invite candidates to interview, providing clear information to create a positive experience.
• Prepare and send interview packs with all required documents for hiring managers.
• Gather and organise paperwork for successful candidates, chasing any missing details and passing completed files to the HR admin team for checks and references.
• Keep the recruitment database accurate and up to date, tracking vacancy progress.
• Update the central HR team with application information for reporting.
• Support with additional recruitment tasks as needed.

About You

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong team-working skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Confidence and self-motivation.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in relation to the work undertaken.
• A minimum basic standard of IT competence to use company electronic systems effectively.

Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

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Join Our Team as an HR Advisor!

Position: HR Advisor - Full Time, Permanent

Location: Milton Keynes / Bromsgrove

Salary: Up to £32,500 per annum (dependent on experience)

Why Choose Us?

At Polaris, we’re on a mission to make a difference in the lives of children and young people. As we continue to grow our education provision, we’re looking for an experienced and proactive HR Advisor to join our dynamic team. This is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of something meaningful!

What We Offer:

• 30 days of annual leave, increasing to 35 days with length of service, plus Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance (2x salary)
• Employee discount scheme
• Free on-site parking

Your Role:

As an HR Advisor, you will play a vital role in supporting our schools and education settings. You’ll provide day-to-day HR and employee relations support, ensuring that our advice is consistent, pragmatic, and compliant with education sector expectations.

This position is based in one of our hubs in Milton Keynes or Bromsgrove, with the flexibility of hybrid working. You’ll engage regularly with schools and may travel across the UK, including occasional overnight stays.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide first-line HR and employee relations support to headteachers and school leadership teams.
• Lead employee relations cases, including investigations and disciplinary processes.
• Advise on absence management, performance concerns, and employee wellbeing.
• Manage employee lifecycle activities, including maternity leave and flexible working requests.
• Support organisational change, including restructures and TUPE-related activities.
• Ensure compliance with HR policies and procedures, maintaining safeguarding standards.
• Contribute to HR projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Build strong, trusted relationships with school leaders as a professional HR partner.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.

About You:

You are an organized and confident HR professional who balances compliance with a people-centered approach. You thrive in dynamic environments and are eager to make a positive impact.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Proven HR and employee relations experience.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to advise and influence.
• Ability to manage a high volume and varied caseload.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Full driving license and access to a vehicle.

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience in supporting schools or education settings.
• Experience in a multi-site or regional HR role.
• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or working towards).
• Experience with complex or sensitive employee relations cases.

About Polaris:

We are Polaris, one of the UK’s largest communities of children’s service providers. For over 30 years, we have passionately improved the lives of young people through our fostering and adoption agencies, children’s residential homes, schools, and bespoke services.

Our nurturing community is dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for every child in our care. We believe in the potential of our children, families, and staff, and we’re ambitious for their futures.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If this role resonates with you, we would love to hear from you! Interviews will take place on-site in Milton Keynes or Bromsgrove, depending on candidates’ locations, during the week commencing May 18th.

Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff to share this commitment.

Join Our Team as a Residential Support Worker!

Company: Dove Adolescent Services

Location: Yorkshire

Base Locations: We have services in Pontefract, Wakefield, Eggborough, and Barnsley, with exciting vacancies throughout the region!

Contract Type: Full-time, permanent

Specific Hours: 39 hours per week

Salary:

• Unqualified: Base salary of £26,785.82, with the potential to earn up to £32,185.82 with sleep-in shifts.
• Qualified (Level 3 Diploma or equivalent): Base salary of £27,355.29, with the potential to earn up to £32,755.29 with sleep-in shifts.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive training and support to gain your Level 3 Diploma in Childcare or Level 4 Apprenticeship.
• £45 per sleep-in shift (average 8-10 per month).
• Pension scheme.
• Employee discounts at over 740 retailers.
• Refer-a-Friend bonus - £500 for every successful referral.
• Childcare voucher scheme.
• Holiday pay and meals included on shift.
• Become part of the Polaris Community, one of the UK’s leading children’s services groups.

About the Role:

At Dove Adolescent Services, we create safe, nurturing homes for young people aged 8-18, empowering them to build emotional resilience, positive relationships, and essential life skills.

We are on the lookout for Residential Childcare Support Workers across Yorkshire to provide personalized care, structure, and enriching experiences for our young residents.

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

• Safeguarding and supporting the wellbeing of young people.
• Building positive, trusting relationships.
• Encouraging their interests, development, and independence.
• Participating in activities and fostering a warm, inclusive home environment.
• Completing sleep-in duties as part of a flexible rota.

Whether you’re experienced, qualified, or simply passionate about supporting young people, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Dove?

Dove is not just a job; it’s a career! Many of our Operations Directors and Home Managers started as Support Workers and advanced through ongoing training and development.

All of our inspected homes are rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, and we take pride in our dedicated, ambitious teams and our commitment to achieving positive outcomes.

As part of our team, you could be:

• Biking or hiking the stunning Pennines.
• Enjoying trips to cinemas or theme parks.
• Providing a safe, stable home where young people can truly thrive.

What We’re Looking For:

• A genuine desire to support and engage with young people.
• The ability to work both as part of a team and independently.
• Flexibility to work weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-in shifts.
• Prior experience in care is welcome but not essential - we’ll provide the training!

Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer. We actively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible individuals, regardless of background. We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and we expect all staff to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Full time : Permanent

Start Date: 15/06/2026

Connect for good with EE. Shape the future with us – where innovation meets inclusivity. If you love people and building relationships then become one of our Customer Service Advisors, or as we call them, an EE Guide. You’ll be guiding our customers through their EE journey, immersing them in our brand and always delivering the very best service. Your remarkable journey starts here.

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• A great starting salary of  £28,074.00  plus incentives.
• Online GP – Giving you access to a GP via telephone or video 24/7 for both you and your immediate family, fully funded by us.
• Market leading paid carer’s leave, up to 2 weeks off for carers to give that bit of extra support to our colleagues who are caring for family or friends who are disabled, ill or elderly.
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• Season Ticket Travel Loan – giving you the funds to pay for your travel to and from work up front, making a difference where it counts.
• Volunteering days, so you can give back to your local community.
• Optional Private Healthcare and Dental, to protect you and your family.

On top of all that, we’ve got a great team culture, meaningful support, and tailored training to help you build a lasting career. What are you waiting for?

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Join Our Team as a Recruitment Administrator!

Company: Dove Adolescent Services

Salary: £12,923.39 (approx. pro rata salary, £25,846.77 FTE)

Location: Head Office - Pontefract

Contract Type: Full-time, 6-month FTC (Mat Cover)

Specific Hours: 39 hours, Monday - Thursday 9am - 5pm, Friday 9am - 4pm

Why Work With Us?

At Dove Adolescent Services, we pride ourselves on being a trusted provider of high-quality residential care for young people since 1993. With 100% of our inspected homes rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted, we are dedicated to creating safe, supportive, and nurturing environments.

What We Offer:

• Employee discount scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• 30-day holiday allowance (pro rata) plus Bank Holidays (as observed in the UK)
• Refer a Friend programme - earn £500 for each person you refer!

Your Role:

As our Recruitment Administrator, you will play a vital role in delivering a proactive and professional recruitment service across Dove Adolescent Services. You’ll collaborate closely with hiring managers and our central HR team to ensure a seamless recruitment process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the recruitment email inbox, responding promptly and directing queries as needed.
• Post job adverts internally, externally, and across relevant online and social media platforms.
• Conduct occasional salary benchmarking to keep us competitive.
• Perform pre-screening checks on applicants as required.
• Invite candidates to interviews, providing clear information for a positive experience.
• Prepare and send interview packs with all necessary documents for hiring managers.
• Organize paperwork for successful candidates, ensuring all details are complete before passing to the HR admin team.
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date recruitment database, tracking vacancy progress.
• Update the central HR team with application information for reporting.
• Support with additional recruitment tasks as needed.

About You:

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Excellent in interpersonal and communication skills.
• A strong team player.
• Capable of handling multiple priorities with confidence.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• Committed to maintaining confidentiality.
• Competent in using company electronic systems effectively.

Our Commitment:

Dove Adolescent Services is an equal opportunities employer, and we warmly encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to make a difference? Join us and help shape the future of young lives!

Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? Portakabin are looking for a Planning Manager to join our successful planning team in St Albans.
 
As an experienced Planning Manager, you will lead and manage a team to ensure effective distribution of resources and materials across bids and projects, following established processes.
 
Role Details:
• Annual salary up to £41,000 - dependent on skills and experience plus an annual bonus 
• Role based: East of England (London East, London North, East Midlands) but St Albans preferred.
• Permanent
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days each year.

In this role you will be required to:

• Manage processes and procedures related to Master Data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Drive the modernisation and continuous improvement of planning and master data functions.
• Ensure full understanding and alignment of bid, project delivery, and product design workstreams.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce programme lead times and improve operational efficiency.
• Oversee the maintenance and optimal use of the ERP system.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations impacting planning activities.
• Take ownership of information and data management, ensuring data quality and accessibility.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience working in planning and resource management within the construction or manufacturing industry.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and coach a team to consistently deliver high-quality results.
• Strong ability to analyse and interpret technical information from multiple sources.
• Strong communication, organisational and IT skills, with proficiency in relevant software and tools.
• Degree or higher qualification in a relevant discipline.
• Expert knowledge of operating CAD systems, with the ability to provide guidance and advice to peers.
• Grade differentiators - scope & complexity of responsibilities.
Skills
Project Management, Design Oversight, Resource Planning, Quality Control, Budget Management, Team Coordination, Risk Management, Technical Documentation, Stakeholder Communication, Process Improvement.
NOTE: If we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than scheduled.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Contributory pension including life insurance benefit 
• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
• Learning & development opportunities and resources
• Opportunity for career progression
• A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day

Role: Electrician

Hourly Rate: £16.56 per hour + additional merit of up to £4.73, overtime and testing hourly rate where applicable

Role based: Oldham

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Mon – Thurs 07.45 – 16.30, Fri 07.45 – 15.30

We are seeking an Electrician to join our fit out team in based in Oldham.

As an Electrician you will carry out skilled installation, refurbishment and fit-out of buildings, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards, supporting on-time and cost-effective delivery for customers.

As an Electrician, you will:

• Maintain a safe, organised and compliant working environment, in line with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Carry out refurbishment, fit-out and installation activities in line with technical specifications, SOPs, RAMS and company standards, ensuring work is completed safely and to the required quality.
• Apply trade skills and experience to complete tasks independently, solving problems where possible and escalating issues when required to maintain progress.
• Work to agreed refurbishment and fit-out timescales, contributing to cost-effective and efficient project delivery.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the team, supporting activities outside own trade or expertise where qualified or experienced to do so.

Benefits & Opportunities

• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, option to buy 5 days 
• Contributory pension including life assurance scheme
• Fixed bonus scheme
• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
• A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
• Opportunity for career progression

Our ideal candidate

We are looking for someone who has:
• Experience and practical skills are gained within a specific trade. 
• Practical skills are developed through technical training combined with supervised hands-on application.
• Industry recognised trade qualification (e.g. NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).
• Working knowledge of site, yard, refurbishment and fit-out practices, including safe systems of work.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation such as Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
• Proven ability to apply trade skills independently to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality outcomes.

Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? We are looking for two Project Controllers to join our successful commercial teams in the Lingfield office. You will be travelling covering as far north as Colchester and south to Brighton.
As a Project Controller you will manage the delivery of multiple sized projects at different stages, ensuring programmes are planned and delivered safely, costs are controlled and customer expectations are met in line with company project delivery processes.
Are you looking for a career in Projects but don’t have the qualifications, but you do have attention to detail, the passion, ambition and drive to work in a face paced environment???
Role Details:
• Annual Salary - £38,000 - £48,000
• Annual on target bonus of 5% and the maximum of 10%
• Role based: – Lingfield Office or Purfleet Office- Must be based local as this is office based when not travelling (some hybrid)  
• Contract type: Permanent
• Company Car - Full valid Driving licence required
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to     buy an additional 5 days each year.

In this role you will be required to:

• Manage the successful delivery of allocated projects in line with company project delivery processes, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety and Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (where applicable).
• Plan and oversee project installations and dismantles, ensuring completion within agreed timescales, budgets and quality standards, while mitigating risks.
• Work with commercial colleagues to support Project Launch and Design Freeze processes and manage variations during delivery.
• Undertake site visits to scope and assess project requirements, ensuring accurate planning, costing and risk identification.
• Allocate tasks within project teams and monitor progress against deadlines.
• Ensure all work meets required quality standards and customer expectations, taking action to address problems promptly.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation and reports, providing stakeholders with clear updates on progress, risks and opportunities.
• Promote a strong culture of health, safety and wellbeing, taking responsibility for safe working practices and ensuring compliance across all project activities.

Our Ideal Candidate

•Experience in fast paced environments - You will be managing multiple projects at once
•Strong attention to detail, the passion, ambition and drive to learn and develop 
•Overseeing multiple projects at different stages, ensuring effective coordination and delivery.
•SMSTS – Site Management Safety Training Scheme (or equivalent) qualification.
• Experience in managing projects and in using project management processes and methodology.
• Good understanding of cost control in project delivery.
• Experience managing third-party suppliers and contractors.
• Ability to plan effectively, identify risks and resolve problems during project delivery.
• Good organisational and reporting skills, with the ability to produce clear and accurate updates for stakeholders.
Skills
Communication, Organisational Skills, Time Management, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Budget Management, Risk Management, Team Collaboration, Analytical Skills.
NOTE: If we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than scheduled.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Contributory pension including life insurance benefit
• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
• Learning & development opportunities and resources
• Opportunity for career progression
• A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day

Are you looking to join a successful and growing organisation who are committed to creating a great safe place to work where all employees have the opportunity to contribute, grow and develop? We are looking for an Project Administrator to join our successful team in Leeds.
 
As a Project Administrator you will provide administrative and documentation support to project delivery teams, ensuring accurate records, effective communication and smooth coordination to enable projects to be delivered on time, to budget and to quality standards.
Role Details:
• Salary: £25,500 - £28,000 – Depending on experience . 
• Role based: Gelderd Road, Leeds, LS12 6LZ
• Permanent 
• Annual on target bonus of 2.5%
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays and opportunity to buy an additional 5 days.
•Due to the location of the office a driving licence would be beneficial

In this role you will be required to:

• Administer and maintain all correspondence, documentation and records relating to project delivery, supporting compliance with company policies, procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Raise purchase orders and transport requisitions within SAP.
• Assist in the preparation of project documentation, including Method Statements, Risk Assessments, Drawings and Delivery Schedules.
• Support the monitoring of project budgets by recording and maintaining awareness of planned and actual costs.
• Process project reports and initial assessments to assist in the creation of accurate project quotations.
• Liaise with internal teams, subcontractors and suppliers to support the smooth coordination and completion of projects within agreed timescales and planned costs.
• Prepare and maintain accurate project documentation and reports, providing stakeholders with clear updates on progress, risks and opportunities.

Our ideal candidate

• Educated to GCSE level (including Maths and English at Grade 4 or above), or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in an administrative or coordination role.
• Knowledge of relevant Health and Safety requirements is desirable.
• Experience of using business systems such as SAP or CRM software is desirable.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Good organisational skills with attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Good communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with colleagues, suppliers and subcontractors.
Skills

Communication, Organisational Skills, Data Entry, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Customer Service, Problem Solving, Multitasking, Microsoft Office Suite, Team Collaboration.
NOTE: If we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than scheduled.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Contributory pension including life insurance benefit
• A range of dedicated health and wellbeing services
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Benefits Program (Discounts at 100s of shops, gyms, restaurants and even holidays!)
• Learning & development opportunities and resources
• Opportunity for career progression
• A chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day

We're looking for an Automation Software Engineer with strong Power Automate experience, supported by .NET and scripting, to deliver and mature automation across IT service management and operational workflows. Contract: 6 months Rate: £650/day (Inside IR35) Location: London (weekly for first 2 weeks, then monthly) What you'll be doing Building and orchestrating automations using Power Automate (core skill) Working with stand‑alone APIs and small structured datasets (CSV, JSON, spreadsheets) Automating ITSM processes, checklists, and onboarding (JML) Consolidating data into Azure DevOps dashboards Supporting ServiceNow CI/CD integrations (read-only) Delivering PoCs Creating clear documentation, strategy, and a future automation backlogWhat we're looking for Strong hands‑on Power Automate experience .NET development background PowerShell or Python scripting API orchestration experience Familiarity with Azure DevOps and ITSM environments AI Automation experience Able to work autonomously and leave reusable, scalable solutions £650/day inside IR35 Twice weekly in the office (London) for the first month, then in the office once per month from month 2 onwards. If this sounds of interest, please do send me your CV to start a conversation. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser

West London On Site Role £55,000-£60,000 We are currently partnering with a cutting-edge deep-tech company who have recently received funding and develop next-generation data storage solutions. The recent funding has allowed them to really scale the team this year with numerous hires planned across the business. The company is building an innovative platform focused on energy-efficient, highly resilient storage technology designed to address the growing demands of modern data infrastructure. Off the back of this, they are now looking to hire across their Engineering teams starting with this role – Embedded Engineer. This is a great opportunity for an experienced Embedded Engineer to join a highly multidisciplinary R&D environment working at the intersection of electronics, software, and applied science. In role you will play a key role in designing and integrating precision electromechanical systems at the core of the technology. You will work hands-on in the lab, collaborating closely with scientists and engineers to rapidly prototype and refine complex systems. This role would suit someone who enjoys solving unconventional engineering challenges and working in a fast-paced, experimental setting. The role is based in West London and requires onsite working 5 days per week. Key Responsibilities Design and develop precision electronic and electromechanical systems for accurate and repeatable control. Own the integration of rigs and prototypes as system complexity increases. Diagnose and debug electromechanical and control system challenges. Develop innovative solutions to solve complex technical problems. Work hands-on in the lab – designing, building, testing and refining systems. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across engineering and science Experience Required Minimum of 2 years’ experience in electronics, embedded systems or mechatronics within an R&D or multidisciplinary environment. Master’s degree in a relevant subject. Strong commercial experience with C/C++ programming. Hands-on experience with microcontrollers such as ESP32, STM32, Teensy or Raspberry Pi. Confident understanding of precision motor control and encoder interfacing. Working knowledge of Linux systems. Experience using electronics design tools such as KiCAD, Altium or EasyEDA. Strong debugging experience across hardware and embedded software, including digital signal processing. Understanding of communication protocols such as I2C, SPI and UART. Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally. Bonus Skills Experience with FPGA design and integration. Familiarity with high-speed interfaces such as PCIe or SAS. Experience with Python or other high-level programming languages. Exposure to optics, photonics or precision instrumentation Benefits: Bonus, 25 days Holiday, Pension, Healthcare. If this role sounds of interest, please apply and I can give you a call. Tim Stock (phone number removed) | (phone number removed) (url removed) (url removed)

Role Title: Lead Software and DevOps Engineer Duration: contract to run until 23/04/2027 Location: Sheffield, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £529 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose / summary If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out, join our client, and fulfil your potential - whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, our client offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further. Our client is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world, with operations in 64 countries and territories. We aim to be where the growth is, enabling businesses to thrive and economies to prosper, and, ultimately, helping people to fulfil their hopes and realise their ambitions. We are seeking an accomplished Cybersecurity Lead Software and DevOps Engineer to drive the Responsible for designing and delivering enterprise security solutions, creating reusable security patterns, leading security engineering initiatives, and building new capabilities and environments. Acts as a principal-level engineer driving strategy, hands-on implementation, and cross-team adoption. In this role you will: Design and implement end-to-end security solutions across cloud and on-prem environments. Build new security environments, frameworks, and components; perform POCs and pilots for emerging solutions. Develop and maintain reusable security patterns and reference architectures to reduce developer toil and improve security controls. Manage stakeholder requirements in a fast-past changing landscape of technical and customer requirements and deliverables. Manage a small team of engineers to deliver on objectives and stakeholder requirements. Lead security initiatives across IAM, secrets management, CI/CD pipeline security, and supply chain security. Implement secure secrets management using native cloud vaults and HashiCorp Vault. Work closely with platform and engineering teams to solve security control gaps and provide technical implementation guidance. Handover new environments, solutions, and patterns to engineering teams and provide support during adoption. Lead a team of engineers: define strategy, roadmap, delivery milestones, and ensure engineering execution. Drive enterprise-wide adoption of security patterns through pilots, scaling, and stakeholder alignment. Produce high-quality technical designs, implementation documents, and knowledge transfers. Operate independently at a principal engineer level, influencing architectural decisions and engineering direction. To be successful in this role you should meet the following requirements: Strong experience in security architecture, DevSecOps, IAM, secrets and key management. Hands-on expertise with CI/CD security, cloud platforms, supply chain security, and HashiCorp Vault. Strong experience building enterprise solutions in both public cloud (AWS GCP Azure) and on premise. Proven track record leading engineering teams and large-scale technical initiatives. Ability to design, build, test, handover, and scale security capabilities across an enterprise. Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to communicate effectively, and negotiate requirements and demands, from stakeholders and customers alike. Desired qualifications and experience The candidate will have suitable qualifications in public cloud or equivalent experience (e.g. AWS professional level at either Architecture or DevOps track) All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply

We are seeking to appoint a HR advisor to join a small but very busy HR Team, working 37.5 hours per week.

The role will be home based but there will be a requirement to attend in person team meetings on a regular basis within the Preston area.

Do you want to make a difference every day Do you want to contribute to change and improvement to a National Organisation

Do you have resilience and adaptability and can you work effectively with a focus on customer service and care

If yes, then we d love to hear from you

Position: 6698 HR Advisor

Location: Remote (with regular meetings in the Preston area)

Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £32,375.00 per annum

Closing Date: 26th May 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, if enough suitable applications are received.

The Role

As an HR Advisor you will be the first point of contact for HR queries providing advice and guidance to managers and employees on all employment matters.

Your role will support the HR Business partners:

• Responding to initial queries providing clear and consistent practice across a variety of settings generating management reports to monitor sickness absence, performance and employee relations.
• Supporting the HR Business Partners on HR related activities relating to organisational change including TUPE and start-ups, restructuring exercises and job evaluations.

About You

You will be educated to Level 5 CIPD and have an up to date understanding and application of employment related legislation and HR practices.

You will need:

• Experience of providing advice on complex ER matters
• The ability to build excellent relationships quickly with key stakeholders and the wider business

If you are passionate about supporting victims of crime and have the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply.

In Return

Benefits include:

• Flexible Working Options: Including hybrid working.
• Generous Annual Leave: 28 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 33 days plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy or sell annual leave.
• Birthday Leave: An extra day off for your birthday.
• Pension Plan: 5% employer contribution.
• Enhanced Allowances: Enhanced sick pay, maternity, and paternity payments.
• Exclusive Discounts: High Street, retail, holiday, gym, entertainment, and leisure discounts.
• Financial Wellbeing: Access to our financial wellbeing hub and salary-deducted finance.
• Wellbeing Support: Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support.
• Inclusive Networks: Access to EDI networks and colleague cafes.
• Sustainable Travel: Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loans.
• Career Development: Ongoing training and support with opportunities for career progression.

About the Organisation

This independent charity is dedicated to supporting people affected by crime and traumatic incidents in England and Wales. They are at the heart of the organisation and the support and campaigns are informed and shaped by them and their experiences.

The organisation is committed to recruiting with care and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Background checks and Disclosed Barring Service checks may be required.

Our client is proud to celebrate diversity and create a workplace where everyone feels they belong. They are committed to being an antiracist organisation, and actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those from Black and Asian and other minoritised communities.

As a Disability Confident Employer, they will offer an interview to disabled candidates who meet all essential criteria for a job where it is practicable to do so and are also happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment and selection process.

You may have experience in areas such as HR, Human Resources, Personnel, People, HR Advisor, Human Resources Advisor, Personnel Advisor, People Advisor.

Please note this role is being advertised by NFP People on behalf of our client.

Job Title: Principal Hardware Engineer

Location: Stafford

Salary: Up to £65,000 (dependent on experience)

Hours: Hybrid working: 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home, Monday-Thursday 8am-4.30pm Friday 8am-12.30pm

Permanent

Office Based

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

Technical Partners are seeking a Principal Hardware Engineer to lead engineering activities across a portfolio of projects. This is a senior leadership role with full technical ownership, responsible for delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and client satisfaction.

You will provide technical direction, mentor and develop engineering teams, and ensure adherence to best practices and project delivery standards. A strong focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and compliance with relevant ISO standards and legislation is essential. This opportunity is ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership skills and a passion for driving engineering excellence.

Benefits

• Basic salary up to £65,000 DOE
• 25 days annual leave, 8 Bank Holidays, plus the ability to buy and sell up to 5 days per year
• Flexible start and finish times, including flexi-Fridays
• Competitive Employee Referral Award Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance after 6 months service
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Payment of professional membership fees
• Healthy Extras - Employee Assistance Programme, access to a practising GP, Confidential Advice
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Training opportunities to develop your career path
• Supportive working environment
• Access to a wellbeing support

Key Responsibilities

You will:

• Lead the successful delivery of allocated projects, ensuring financial performance, compliance, and customer satisfaction
• Oversee day-to-day project team activities to ensure smooth execution
• Report contract performance, risks, and opportunities to senior management
• Lead, develop, and manage engineering teams to maintain a high-performing workforce
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001) and legal requirements
• Provide strategic input on market trends and business direction
• Delegate and supervise engineering work, driving performance and accountability
• Support business growth through technical input into bids, proposals, and new initiatives
• Lead preparation of technical and contractual documentation, including tender responses
• Communicate the impact of technological and market changes and recommend solutions
• Work closely with sales and business development teams on specifications and proposals
• Interpret client requirements to ensure technical, commercial, and regulatory alignment
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and internal teams on technical and commercial matters

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in a relevant engineering discipline, holding a minimum 2:1
• MOD security clearance (or ability to obtain)
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in hardware development
• Proven track record of delivering successful engineering projects
• Experience in functional safety systems (ideally within nuclear or regulated industries)
• Strong understanding of systems integration and cybersecurity
• Experience working within ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 frameworks
• Ability to drive efficiency, cost reduction, and continuous improvement

Eligibility Requirements

Candidates must:

• Pass DBS and BPSS checks
• Hold a minimum 2:1 degree
• Be a UK national (no dual nationality)
• Have lived in the UK for the past 5 years
• Have no unspent criminal convictions
• Be willing to work within the nuclear defence sector
• Experience in regulated industries is desirable

Core Values

We are looking for individuals who:

• Deliver on commitments
• Prioritise safety and security
• Demonstrate technical excellence
• Embrace continuous learning
• Work collaboratively
• Drive innovation and challenge the status quo

About the Organisation

Our client is a specialist engineering organisation delivering system and design services to highly regulated sectors including nuclear and defence. With a highly experienced team, they provide control and functional safety system solutions across the full project lifecycle, from requirements capture and design through to build, testing, installation, and commissioning.

As part of a wider global engineering group with over 50 years of industry experience, the organisation operates across the UK, Europe, and North America. It focuses on delivering innovative, technology-driven solutions that support safe, secure, and sustainable operations.

Job Type: Permanent

Location: 1 day working from the office in Leicester. Commutable from Birmingham, Coventry, Northampton, Kettering, Corby, Peterborough, Grantham, Nottingham, Derby, Burton, Tamworth, Stafford, Wolverhampton.

Type: Hybrid, 2 days on the road, 2 days working from home, 1 day in the office.

Post Code: LE3 1AH

Salary: 40,000 - 45,000, Car Allowance, OTE 50,000+, Benefits

Sector: Metalwork, Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metalwork, Manufacturing

As a Business Development Manager you will be joining an established and growing company in Leicester who specialise in Sheet Metalwork Fabrication. You will be responsible for delivering profitable revenue growth through the development of new customer accounts and the effective management and expansion existing customer accounts.

You will;

• Identify, target, and secure new customer accounts
• Independently prospect and qualify new business opportunities
• Support lead generation initiatives, presentations, and campaigns.
• Support quotation development, commercial negotiation, and deal closure.
• Manage and develop existing customer accounts.
• Build long-term, trusted relationships

You should have a minimum of 4 years’ B2B sales with a proven track record of new business acquisition in the Metalwork, Metal Fabrication, Sheet Metalwork, Steel Manufacturing sector.

The role will suit individuals currently working as Business Development Manager Metal Fabrication, Sales Manager, Sales Executive, Account Manager and be living within a commutable from Leicester - Birmingham, Coventry, Northampton, Kettering, Corby, Peterborough, Grantham, Nottingham, Derby, Burton, Tamworth, Stafford, Wolverhampton.

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We are seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to join a growing renewable energy business specialising in Solar PV solutions. This is a key role focused on driving new business, building client relationships, and supporting the growth of clean energy solutions.

Role Purpose

To generate and secure new business within the house building and residential development market, promoting Solar PV as part of new build housing schemes. You will collaborate with technical teams to deliver tailored renewable energy packages to developers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop business with house builders, developers, and new build housing projects
• Build and maintain strong relationships with residential developers and construction stakeholders
• Identify upcoming developments and secure early-stage engagement
• Conduct meetings and presentations with decision-makers
• Prepare and present Solar PV proposals for new build schemes
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to close
• Maintain an accurate CRM pipeline and reporting
• Attend industry events and networking within the housing and construction sector

Requirements

• Proven BDM/sales experience (renewables, construction, or house building preferred)
• Strong understanding of Solar PV and residential energy solutions
• Experience selling into house builders or developers desirable
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Existing relationships within house building or residential development sector
• Experience with EPCs, M&E contractors, or wider construction supply chain
• Knowledge of battery storage or smart energy systems

Personal Attributes

• Target-driven, proactive, and commercially aware
• Strong relationship builder with developers and technical stakeholders
• Passionate about sustainability and low-carbon housing

Package

Competitive salary DOE plus commission/bonus structure and car allowance.

Basic 38-42k

Door to Door Travel Paid at Overtime Rates

Our client is a well-established and growing fire and security specialist delivering the design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a wide range of life safety and security systems. Working across a variety of commercial, industrial, and public sector environments, the company has built a strong reputation for providing reliable, compliant solutions and high levels of customer service. With a team of experienced engineers and a strong focus on quality and long-term client relationships, they continue to see steady growth and are now looking to strengthen their engineering team to support increasing demand.

Responsibilities as a Fire and Security Engineer

• Small Works and Service of Fire & Security systems
• Participation in an on-call rota
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with industry standards and regulations
• Working on motorway services and petrol stations
• Covering across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire & Essex

Package & Benefits for a Fire and Security Engineer

• Basic Salary: 38,000 - 42,000
• Door-to-door travel paid at overtime rates
• Flexible start / finish times
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays
• Call out 1 in 14 weeks
• 175 standby payment per week
• All call outs handled remotely
• FIA & Zeus qualifications fully paid for
• In-house technical support engineer
• 2 company social events per year
• Company Van and Personal use included

If you are interested, please do apply now!

Secure and Recruit is a reputable, honest, and longstanding specialist Fire and Security Recruitment company. With an extensive network of the industry’s top companies, we ensure that positions we introduce align with candidate expectations. Your preferences and aspirations are of utmost importance, and all details will be thoroughly discussed.

We are currently partnered with a client who are looking for a technically versatile systems engineer who can bridge the gap between electronics hardware and software systems. This is not a pure electronics design role, but a systems-level position focused on integrating components into smart, connected products.

Key Responsibilities

• Specify and select electronic components (e.g. printers, touchscreens, motherboards)
• Define how hardware components connect and communicate
• Work closely with software developers to ensure seamless integration
• Develop system specifications for connected devices
• Produce and interpret:

• Wiring diagrams
• Schematics

• Support development of products such as:

• Vending machines
• Kiosks
• Ticketing systems
• Smart lockers / POS displays

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of electronics fundamentals
• Experience working with hardware components and system integration
• Knowledge of how software interacts with hardware (protocols, interfaces, APIs)
• Ability to think at a systems level (not just component-level)
• Comfortable working hands-on with physical devices

Desirable Experience

• Background in:

• Vending / kiosk / ticketing systems
• Retail POS or touchscreen devices

• Exposure to HMI systems
• Basic CAD familiarity (not essential)

Working Environment

• Small, collaborative UK-based team
• Part of a wider organisation with dedicated software teams
• Opportunity to play a key role in connecting hardware and software functions

Working Pattern

• Hybrid:

• Remote working available
• On-site attendance required for testing and hardware work

If you re an engineer who enjoys working at the intersection of hardware and software, this is a great opportunity to step into a systems-focused role where you ll directly shape how smart devices are designed, connected, and deployed.

Apply today!

BMS and HVAC/R - Sensors, Controls and Integrated Systems OEM, Industrial and Retail customers
West Midlands (Hybrid)
circa 60,000 + bonus + car allowance

Our client, a market-leading design and manufacturer of BMS and HVAC/R - Sensors, Controls and Integrated Systems is looking to appoint a National Sales Manager to their team.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a technically astute sales professional to join a long-standing and innovative business delivering high-quality products and solutions to customers across multiple sectors including OEM, industrial and retail.

The role:
As National Sales Manager, you will be responsible for managing and developing key customer relationships while identifying opportunities to grow sales across existing and new accounts.

Working closely with internal technical and engineering teams, you will take a consultative approach to supporting customers with the right product solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Promoting a portfolio of technical products and components across a range of applications
• Providing consultative support to customers to understand their technical requirements
• Monitoring market trends and identifying new opportunities within target sectors
• Supporting customers through the full sales cycle from enquiry through to delivery

The person:
The ideal candidate will have:

• A sales background in a technical capacity
• Experience selling into industrial, retail, engineering or OEM customers
• Strong relationship management and account development skills
• A consultative and solutions-focused sales approach

To apply:
If you would like to learn more about the National Sales Manager opportunity, please submit a copy of your CV quoting reference 10359.

The company is a specialist provider of power switching, monitoring, metering and switchgear solutions, supporting customers across technically complex commercial and industrial environments. Due to continued growth, the company is looking for a PSM Sales Engineer to cover the Central England and East Midlands region, providing technical sales support, preparing quotations and tender documents, attending customer and project meetings, and supporting key accounts throughout the full project lifecycle.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased sales or applications professional who enjoys combining technical problem solving with customer engagement, project support and business development.

Package

• Salary of £50,000 per annum, with flexibility for candidates who can demonstrate exceptional experience
• 13.6% variable bonus
• £591 per month car allowance
• Private medical cover
• 8% company pension contribution
• Indicative package value of approximately £63,892 per annum, including basic salary, variable bonus and car allowance
• Location: Central England / East Midlands
• Start date: ASAP
• Field-based role involving customer visits, project meetings, commissioning support, training and handovers

Responsibilities

• Propose technical solutions to meet specific customer requirements across power switching, monitoring, metering and switchgear applications.
• Work closely with the tender team to produce quotations, tender documents and supporting technical information.
• Provide technical support to customers and the UK sales team on large-scale projects.
• Attend pre-tender, post-tender and pre-delivery project meetings as the company s technical representative.
• Visit customer and project sites to support commissioning, product training, project handover and technical fault finding.
• Deliver internal and external training to key stakeholders, including sales teams, service teams, system integrators and major customers.
• Generate new business opportunities, prepare and follow up quotations, and support the delivery of area commercial action plans.
• Build and develop relationships across target markets, including water industry clients, system integrators, panel builders, distributors, OEMs, end users and consultants.
• Maintain strong technical support service levels using internal systems such as CRM and support line tools.
• Provide constructive feedback on customer technical requirements to support product and service development.

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or HND in Electrical Engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical engineering, ideally within power switching, monitoring, metering, switchgear or related solutions.
• Previous experience in a technical sales, applications, sales engineering, tendering or project support role.
• Confident producing quotations, tender documentation and technical proposals for customers.
• Comfortable attending customer sites, project meetings and commissioning or handover activities.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify, develop and follow up new business opportunities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and the ability to build relationships with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Excellent time management, presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to support direct sales growth, maintain focus accounts and contribute to ambitious sales targets.

What next?

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London

40k- 45k plus benefits

Our client enjoys a reputation of providing sustainable development infrastructure solutions from concept to completion, with a focus on managing the process to detail design and construction of new surface water management / flood alleviation schemes, drainage strategies and Flood Risk Assessments.

They are seeking an infrastructure engineer who has at least 3 years’ experience within a UK consultancy working on drainage, highways and development infrastructure, with particular experience of large residential developments.

Requirements of the Infrastructure Engineer:

• manage your own projects
• prepare Flood Risk Assessments
• undertake conceptual and detail design of flood protection measures and drainage strategies
• produce fee proposals
• design flood alleviation schemes, foul and surface water / SuDS systems

Your software proficiency should include WinDES, Civil 3D or PDS with highways design and earthwork strategies an advantage.

They are looking for an engineer who has a degree in civil engineering, who is working towards gaining Chartered status. Good written and spoken communication skills are needed as you will liaise with internal and external parties and work as part of the team.

On offer is an excellent salary, career progression and hybrid working once probation is completed.

If you would like to be considered for this role and take advantage of a great opportunity, send your CV to Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting.