FCDO SERVICES

Director of Technology and Operations

Reference number: 447049

Salary: £81,000 - £98,000 plus a location allowance of £1,750 and excellent benefits

Location: Based in Hanslope Park, Milton Keynes with the flexibility of hybrid working depending on business need

Free shuttle bus available between central Milton Keynes and Hanslope Park

Providing innovation to government partners.

Delivering best-in-class solutions.

Working at the cutting-edge of technology

It all matters.

A meaningful purpose. A one-of-a-kind role. The chance to bring your vision to life as Director of Technology and Operations. You’ll reshape our teams and strategies, expand our reach and reputation, and make your mark in our purpose led organisation

Our Technology and Operations team is at the forefront of digital solutions and services for FCDO and Government. They provide best in-class solutions for our customers, helping to shape and support a data driven future for UK government. Join them in this leadership role and you’ll have the opportunity to lead them on the next stage of our exciting journey.

Make a real difference in this one-of-a kind leadership role

As our Director, you’ll transform our ways of working to ensure we’re in the best position possible to keep the UK protected. You’ll hit the ground running, taking the lead from day one. You’ll be able to see the potential in our work and talented teams, you’ll see what needs to be done to make us even better. You’ll inspire, motivate, build our incredible teams into a strong future.

With a commitment to the values of the Civil Service and our business priorities, you’ll lead on the delivery of mission critical data, service solutions and cyber security solutions to the FCDO and its partners in the UK and overseas.

This isn’t ‘business as usual’ – your role will be all about putting your own stamp on things, finding ways to completely transform the way we work so we can fulfil our meaningful purpose for years to come.

Use your innovative IT skills as you help to lead our global mission

We have agreed growth targets, and with this in mind you’ll be accountable for a significant budget and help us to navigate a period of change, transition and transformation. We’ll also expect you to recognise opportunities, align these to our overall corporate strategy, and take responsibility for the definition, governance and implementation of the technology strategy. Focused on optimising delivery to our customers, you’ll also exploit the very latest technologies as you work to modernise and improve our internal IT systems.

You’ll already have an innovative and strategic mindset and the skills to enable customer-focused, process-driven technology solutions that enhance our efficiency and the value of our global business. Bringing your track record of mobilising and leading operational and strategic teams to deliver commercial and IT operational support and services you’ll be able to demonstrate how you exceed your customer’s expectations, your superb financial management skills and exceptional commercial acumen.

You’ll be a natural at working at a senior level, You’ll be inspiring in your leadership, motivating others to see your vision and be comfortable and confident working with your peers as well as the members of your team as the Technology and Digital expert providing advice and taking accountability for delivery. You will be capable in seeing the bigger picture and are ready to factor this into your decision making.

You’ll be great at building relationships, internally and with stakeholders. And you’ll have a passion for our work, and you will be the Senior Technology representative for FCDO Services within Government ensuring alignment, collaboration, and influence across cross-government IT and technology initiatives.

All our employees have to be security cleared, so you’ll need to undergo a comprehensive vetting process before joining. If you’re successful in your application, we’ll ask you to undergo our process to achieve Developed Vetting (DV). You can find out more about vetting on our website: fcdoservicescareers.co.uk/how-to-apply/.

The closing date for applications is 25th February 2026 , to apply please go to our website via the button below.

It takes a diverse team to protect a diverse world

The vital work we do takes an incredible community of colleagues, with different skills, backgrounds, cultures and identities. We support every individual, so that you always know you’re welcome and valued. It’s what makes us a Disability Confident employer. And why we’re recognised as a ‘Carer Confident’ workplace. And it’s how you know you’re joining an inspiring, inclusive organisation.

Northampton £45,000 £55,000 + Benefits

Join a leading IT service providers delivering managed IT, cloud, connectivity, security, and support services to businesses across multiple sectors. In this role, you ll lead a team of 3rd Line Engineers, supporting the Head of Service Desk to drive SLA and XLA performance, manage escalations, and enhance processes to deliver an exceptional customer experience. You ll also coach and develop team members, oversee incident ownership, and collaborate across technical functions to maintain service excellence and continuous improvement.

What s on offer:
Hybrid working (3 days in / 2 days remote after probation), days holiday + bank holidays (rising with tenure), optional 2 weeks unpaid leave, subsidised healthcare and medical benefits, modern workspace with top-tier tech, social events and incentives, and structured training and progression within a leading European IT provider.

What we re looking for:

• Experience leading or mentoring technical teams within a Managed Service Provider (MSP) environment
• Strong technical knowledge across Networking, Server, Storage, Hardware, Security, Cloud, and Modern Workplace technologies
• Relevant certifications such as VCP, MS102, AZ104, AZ305, CCNA, CCNP-ENT, JNCIS-ENT, or VMCE (desirable)
• Hands-on experience managing incidents, escalations, and SLA-driven environments
• Ability to improve processes, coordinate workloads, and ensure service delivery excellence

If you re an experienced Technica Manager, Team Lead or 3rd Line Engineer looking to step into a leadership role within a forward-thinking IT services organisation, this position offers the autonomy, variety, and progression to make a real impact.

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We are recruiting for an experienced Engineering Manager, to be based in our South Midlands Regional Office, based in Northampton. You’ll play a crucial role in maintaining the already high standards of this family-run business. With your proven experience as a manager and Civil Engineer you’ll guide the team to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and conditions, whilst we support you with high-quality training, great benefits and long-term career progression opportunities. So if you want a fresh challenge and to become part of something more satisfying then together we can do great things.

MAIN DUTIES:

• Preparing viability and detailed designs to establish a satisfactory resolution of engineering issues.
• Carrying out practical economical Section 38 and 104 designs to adoptable standards and supplying a package of information to the Commercial Department for tender purposes.
• Work with the appointed Environmental and Geotechnical Consultants to provide solutions to foundation and contamination issues.
• Liaising with Designers in relation to the development of housing layouts with a view to offering advice on SUDs and value engineering.
• Assisting in the production of site appraisals.
• Developing road and sewer designs with the approving bodies in order to solve all associated engineering issues.
• Preparing/co-ordinating external levels drawings and private drainage drawings.
• Briefing and managing the Foundation Design Consultant.
• Assembling and delivering the civil engineering package.
• Discharging engineering related and building related issues.
• Assisting in the discharge of engineering related planning conditions.
• Attending meetings that may be necessary in the performance of your duties.
• Complying with and uphold company policies and procedures.
• Undertaking any additional tasks as may reasonably be required from time to time.
• Managing a team of engineers.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES:

• Experience of working for a house builder or consultancy in a similar role.
• HNC or HND level qualified.
• Experience and knowledge of planning policy and procedures.
• Knowledge of urban design requirements for local councils, technical standards for highways and water authorities.
• Microsoft Office skillset.
• Design software experience i.e AutoCad.
• Motivational and self-determined.
• ‘Team player’ attitude.
• Effective communication skills.
• Diligent time management.
• Ability to manage a team of engineers.
• Ability to mentor and lead team members.

COMPANY BENEFITS:

• Company Car
• Bupa Health Care Cover
• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• 25 days holiday entitlement (plus English bank holidays)
• Group Staff Discount at Triumph Motorcycles ltd.
• Competitive discount on our homes (dependent upon the property and location)

If you feel this vacancy could be your new career path, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Are you an experienced Project Engineer who has led and ran projects from cradle to grave for new industrial machinery and equipment? We are a Bedford based original equipment manufacturer and part of a global multi-billion turnover group with a strong existing client base spanning over 50 countries. This is a brand-new role as a Project Engineer due to the demand for the development and delivery of new machines, re-engineering and product obsolescence projects.

BASIC SALARY: Up to £57,000 dependant on experience

BENEFITS:
· 4% Company Pension
· 33 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays)

LOCATION: Bedford

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Milton Keynes, Northampton, Huntingdon, Stevenage, Luton, Sandy, Biggleswade, St Neots, Ampthill, Flitwick, Wellingborough, Royston, Kettering, Leighton Buzzard.

Why you should apply:

· This is a brand-new role and a chance to make it your own
· A chance for you to be involved with Leaner & Greener initiatives, including zeroemission and ecofriendly projects
· You can take the lead and deliver major projects and contracts at a time of raid growth for the business

JOB DESCRIPTION: Project Engineer - machinery, equipment, manufacturing

As our new Project Engineer, you will lead the end-to-end development on engineering projects - aligning with our defined Product Roadmap.

Reporting to our Engineering Manager, you’ll oversee product strategy execution from conceptual design and industrialisation through manufacturing launch and ongoing delivery (the whole project). You will have an experienced Engineer to assist you in your project delivery as well as the support of the wider multi-disciplinary engineering team (mechanical, electrical, software etc).

Your mission (if you choose to accept it) is to deliver the best-in-class products on time, to budget, and in line with our market’s expectations.

You’ll be joining a large engineering team of 15+, delivering products that have a direct impact in making the Aviation industry greener and more sustainable.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Project Engineer – machinery, equipment, manufacturing

· Product Roadmap Execution -translate the strategic Product Roadmap into actionable development projects - defining milestones, resources, risks, and success criteria.
· Project Management - own product development from concept through commercialisation; ensure targeted objectives - cost, schedule, performance, reliability - are met.
· Product Management - propose and approve the technical choices through rigorous internal processes. Contribute to cost reduction projects and reliability improvements by proposing root cause and solution.
· Industrialisation Oversight - lead design transfer to manufacturing - aligning with suppliers, quality and production teams - to guarantee robust, repeatable, and scalable production. Provide an efficient Bill of Materials (BOMs) to reduce shortages and streamline production.
· Delivery Management - oversee major manufacturing contracts and volume deliveries; ensure schedules, quality standards, and customer commitments are honoured.
· Cross-Functional Leadership, Risk & Issue Management, Documentation & Reporting and Team Leadership

YOUR BACKGROUND: Project Engineer – machinery, equipment, manufacturing

Ideally, you will have:

· Considerable experience with product development projects within manufacturing - ideally within heavy equipment or industrial systems but we’re open to any types of machinery.
· The ability to manage product development projects: planning, execution, milestone tracking, and delivering projects to a plan.
· Experience in industrialisation: design-for-manufacturability, process ramp-up, and quality controls.
· Strong familiarity with ERP/MRP systems, BOM and document release control, engineering change processes, and production workflows (Works Orders).
· The ability to influence, communicate at all levels and lead cross-disciplinary teams aligning stakeholders.
· B.Eng or in a relevant engineering subject such as mechanical, electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering.

COMPANY:

As a business, we are over 30 years old, part of a global multi-billion turnover group and supply to over 50 countries. We have over 80 employees in the UK and design and develop a range of power units including portable pumps, DC battery units and associated power units.

PROSPECTS:

There are plenty of opportunities for you to evolve in the company both in the UK and internationally. We will support your growth, if you bring the strong project engineering experience from within a manufacturing environment.

You’ll be surrounded by a friendly and supportive team of highly skilled Engineers in the UK and within our wider group. This is a great opportunity for you to work in a diverse and international environment in a fast-growing business that can offers lots of exciting long-term projects.

It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: mechanical, electrical, industrial, engineer, design, GD&T, SolidWorks, 2D, 3D, welding, fabrication, assembly, power generation, vehicle, aviation, structural, industrial, aerospace, project engineer, product engineer, product line, DFMEA, manufacturing, automotive

INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.

REF: JAC18237, Wallace Hind Selection

The Vale Federation of Schools

Salary: Range 9

Contract: Full Time, 52 weeks per year, 37 hours per week

Location: Multi‑site (Aylesbury area)

Start Date: As soon as possible

A pivotal leadership role shaping the future of our Federation

The Vale Federation of Special Schools is seeking an exceptional, forward‑thinking Head of Operations to join our Senior Leadership Team and lead the strategic and operational functions that underpin our mission to deliver an outstanding education for every pupil.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced operational leader to influence, innovate, and drive excellence across finance, estates, IT, compliance, catering, health & safety, and organisational development.

If you are motivated by purpose, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with SEND, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As our Head of Operations, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership across all non teaching operational functions of the Federation

• Lead financial planning, budget management, and long term resource strategy

• Oversee estates and facilities management across multiple sites, ensuring safe, secure, and high quality learning environments

• Drive digital development, cyber security, and IT strategy

• Lead on compliance, risk management, data protection, and statutory responsibilities

• Manage key operational leaders including Premises, Finance & IT, Catering, Marketing, and Health & Safety

• Support the Principal and Heads of School in delivering the Federation’s strategic vision

• Lead capital projects, procurement, and value for money initiatives

• Develop and implement fundraising and income generation strategies

• Report to and advise the Governing Board on all operational matters

This is a role for a strategic thinker who can also deliver operational excellence day to day.

About You

We are looking for a leader who brings:

Essential Experience & Skills

• Senior level experience in financial management and operational leadership

• Strong understanding of estates, facilities, and health & safety management

• Knowledge of data protection and safer recruitment

• Experience managing teams and developing staff

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills

• High levels of accuracy, attention to detail, and professional integrity

• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines

• Confident use of IT systems, including Microsoft 365

Qualifications

• IOSH Certificate

• GCSEs in English and Maths

• Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Experience in the education sector

• Knowledge of Access Education Finance, Arbor MIS, or Smartlog

• Small Pool Operators Certificate

• Commercial or business acumen

Personal Qualities

• A commitment to the Federation’s values and to achieving the best outcomes for pupils

• Integrity, honesty, resilience, and adaptability

• Ability to build strong relationships and collaborate effectively

• A positive, flexible approach and willingness to work across multiple sites

Why Join The Vale Federation?

• A supportive, values driven leadership culture

• The opportunity to shape and influence a growing, ambitious Federation

• A varied and rewarding role with significant strategic impact

• Professional development and training opportunities

• A chance to make a real difference in a community centred educational environment

We’re partnering with a technology-driven AI company that builds cutting-edge Generative AI B2B solutions for enterprise clients.

They are seeking a Principal Solutions Director GenAI - a senior delivery leader who can turn strategy into execution, lead multiple projects, and help large organisations realise the full potential of Gen AI.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role where you will shape how enterprise Gen AI solutions are delivered, work directly with senior external client stakeholders (up to C-suite), and ensure delivery teams create measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multiple enterprise Generative AI and advanced technology projects from planning through to successful delivery.
• Act as the day-to-day manager for multidisciplinary delivery teams, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline targets are met.
• Translate technical progress into clear, compelling business outcomes for senior executives.
• Draft and manage SOWs, roadmaps, and progress reporting while spotting risks early.
• Facilitate high-impact stakeholder workshops and align technical and business teams.
• Act as a product-minded delivery lead - prioritise work, manage trade-offs, and capture reusable delivery assets.

Essential Experience - The Non-Negotiable Skills

• Technical Foundation - you must have a background in software engineering, with hands-on coding experience earlier in your career. We need a Principal Solutions Director who still know software engineering.
• Enterprise Delivery Leadership - proven success managing multiple concurrent projects or programmes for external enterprise-level organisations.
• C-Level & Senior Stakeholder Engagement with external clients - excellent communication and facilitation skills with strong experience influencing executive decision-makers.
• A genuine provable interest in AI especially Generative AI.

Highly Desired

• Commercial AI Project Experience - exposure to real-world AI/ML or Generative AI delivery.
• Strong Interest in AI/GenAI - curiosity and enthusiasm for using AI to solve business problems.
• Product management or product owner experience, ideally in a technology delivery environment.
• Experience in regulated or compliance-heavy industries such as the insurance sector.

Why This Role Stands Out

Generative AI Focus - Lead projects at the forefront of enterprise AI adoption.

Strategic Influence - Shape how enterprise clients transform with AI and ensure high-impact delivery.

Remote Flexibility - Work from anywhere in the UK or Ireland with occasional travel.

Senior Career Move - Step into a principal-level role with significant influence and growth potential.

How to Apply

If you’re excited about building enterprise-level AI solutions and have the leadership and technical background to deliver them, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a short note highlighting:

• Your experience leading enterprise projects
• Examples of work engaging senior leadership or C-level stakeholders
• Your commercial AI experience.
• Your software development/engineering background
• Excellent salary and benefits on offer for you.

*Important* Before you apply, please check that your experience matches these criteria strictly

1. Enterprise level experience with external clients, where you ran 3+ projects concurrently.
2. You have dealt with C Level & Senior Leadership in external clients on enterprise projects.
3. You have AI experience professionally, ie you have recently worked on AI projects with external enterprise level clients. It is a strong bonus if you have worked on GenAI. You must have a passion for AI & stay on top of it.
4. You started your career as a software developer or engineer (you know code) as this role require engineer level understanding of development.
5. We need to see clear evidence in your application of Points 1 - 4 to proceed.

. With this being a client facing role, there will be several days per month where you will visit clients either in Ireland, UK & some EU locations, therefore you must be willing to travel.

. You also must have either a full UK, Irish or EU passport to allow you to travel internationally.

Please send your CV, and a short introductory paragraph or two explaining how your experience fits the requirements.

Salary:

Up to £32,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Warehouse Team Leader – Marston Gate – Supply Chain

So, who are we? We are Wolseley- a leading specialist trade merchant across the UK and Ireland. We pride ourselves in putting our people and customers at the heart of everything we do – and best of all, provide opportunities to develop skills and build careers through our award-winning Wolseley Talent Guild.

Also, did we mention? In addition to the competitive salary, there are also benefits on tap – including…

Annual leave (increasing with length of service), a generous pension scheme (matched up to 9%), potential to earn bonuses, enhanced maternity / adoption leave and access to a great range of online and high street discounts.

We also promote positive health and wellbeing by offering free access to healthcare, our popular YuLife app, our Cycle to Work scheme and more!

As a Warehouse Team Leader based in Marston Gate, you’ll be responsible for:

• Overseeing a designated section of the distribution centre while managing a team of around 15 colleagues.

• Leading day‑to‑day operations, including picking, packing, resolving errors, driving productivity, and handling admin such as sickness, holidays, return‑to‑work interviews, disciplinaries and grievances.

• Monitoring and managing team KPIs, ensuring targets such as picks per hour are consistently met.

• Supporting and guiding the team on shift while also working hands-on, including a small amount of loading when required.

This is a full-time, permanent role working 40 hours per week Monday to Friday between 2.00pm – 10.00pm

And here’s what we’d like you to have:

• Strong people‑management skills with proven leadership experience; previous team‑leader or supervisory background is essential.
• Warehouse experience is desirable, along with the ability to work accurately and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.
• Comfortable with manual handling and heavy lifting as part of daily duties.
• MHE licences (VNA, PPT, Counterbalance, Reach) are desirable; having one or more is beneficial but not essential.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Job Title: Workshop Plant Fitter
Location: Wellingborough
Salary/Bonuses: £35,000 – £45,000 (dependent on experience) + overtime & benefits

Neos Engineering are partnered with a well-established organisation operating within the construction plant and heavy equipment sector. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Workshop Plant Fitter to support the maintenance and refurbishment of their plant machinery.

The Role:
As a Workshop Plant Fitter, you will be responsible for the servicing, repair, and refurbishment of a wide range of construction plant equipment within a workshop environment. Machinery will include diggers, excavators, dozers, and other earthmoving plant. The role will involve mechanical fault-finding, inspections, planned maintenance, and breakdown repairs, ensuring equipment is prepared to a high standard before being returned to site or hire.

The Candidate:
The ideal candidate will have experience working on construction plant machinery; however, candidates with strong transferable mechanical skills are highly encouraged to apply. This may include backgrounds in HGVs, agricultural machinery, forklifts, material handling equipment, or other heavy mechanical sectors. You should be mechanically minded, comfortable working in a workshop environment, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

The Benefits:

• Competitive salary between £35,000 and £45,000
• Overtime opportunities
• Stable, workshop-based role
• Long-term career opportunity within a growing business
• Training and development opportunities

Please apply with a CV and feel free to include a cover letter outlining why you’re perfect for the role.

We kindly ask for those requiring sponsorship to not apply as the client is unable to offer sponsorship and any applications here will be automatically rejected.

Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive, we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

Location:Milton Keynes
Department: Operations Engineering
Salary: Up to £50,000 DOE
Hours: 37 per week
Holiday: 25 days + Bank Holidays

About the Role We are seeking a technically capable and commercially aware Project Engineer to join our Engineering team in Milton Keynes. This role provides technical leadership across rolling stock refurbishment and modification projects, ensuring safe, on-budget and technically compliant delivery.
You will act as the primary technical point of contact for customers on designated projects, coordinating engineering activities across operations, procurement, quality and supply chain functions. This is a hands-on role requiring strong problem-solving capability, attention to detail, and the ability to manage engineering change within a regulated rail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to resolve technical issues impacting production and operations
• Review customer specifications to ensure technically compliant vehicle delivery
• Review and approve technical drawings, schematics and documentation
• Control and manage engineering change processes for assigned projects
• Mobilise new projects, ensuring all technical requirements are understood and implemented
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to ensure successful project delivery
• Support procurement through materials evaluation and supplier liaison
• Ensure compliance with Railway Group Standards and relevant regulations
• Conduct risk assessments and support technical investigations following incidents
• Maintain and control all relevant project documentation
• Assist with estimating and surveying activities for new contracts
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost reduction

About You

• HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
• Experience within the rail industry (desirable)
• Strong understanding of technical drawings, schematics and engineering documentation
• Experience managing engineering change and technical compliance
• Commercial awareness and understanding of contractual project requirements
• Confident user of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work within structured engineering and safety processes

Safety Commitment Safety is fundamental to everything we do. You will be responsible for ensuring that all engineering activities are conducted in accordance with Health & Safety legislation and internal procedures, ensuring the safety of people, the environment and our products is never compromised.

If this role sounds like it could be suited for you, please **APPLY**. Alternatively, send me your CV to

£85,000 + Shares + Equity

UK Wide (Occasional office visits to Herfordshire)

Method Resourcing are partnering with a hardware-led technology business operating in the security and IoT space, to appoint a Hardware Engineering Manager with genuine end-to-end ownership of electronic hardware delivery.

This is a hands-on leadership role, not a software-first position and not a delivery-only management role. It suits someone who enjoys being close to the engineering, making technical trade-offs, and owning hardware decisions through to manufacture and lifecycle support.

The Role

The Hardware Engineering Manager will take ownership of a portfolio of embedded devices, leading hardware delivery from concept through to volume manufacture and long-term support.

Working closely with in-house electronics, firmware and product teams, as well as external manufacturing partners, you’ll ensure hardware designs are robust, manufacturable, compliant, and scalable.

This role carries real technical authority, with responsibility for design decisions, supplier management, and long-term hardware strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of electronic hardware delivery across multiple products
• PCB design oversight, component selection, and BOM ownership
• Applying DFM / DFA principles to enable reliable, cost-effective manufacturing
• Managing manufacturing partners, PCB fabs, and tooling suppliers
• Handling pilot builds, yield analysis, and production issue resolution
• Managing component lifecycle and EOL risk
• Supporting firmware integration and hardware/firmware alignment
• Ensuring compliance with CE, UKCA, EMC, and safety standards
• Leading, mentoring, and developing Electronics Engineers
• Setting hardware standards, processes, and long-term technical direction

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in hardware engineering within a product-based environment
• Strong understanding of PCB design, embedded systems, and manufacturing
• Experience working directly with factories and component suppliers
• Confidence making technical decisions with commercial and operational impact
• Exposure to full hardware product lifecycles, not just early-stage design

Why Apply?

• Genuine ownership of hardware decisions and outcomes
• Hardware-centric organisation with in-house capability
• Long-term product roadmap and stable private-equity backing
• Equity participation for all employees (five-year cycle)
• UK-wide location flexibility due to the specialist nature of the role

Please be aware the employer cannot offer any sponsorship for this position.

RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

£80,000 per annum

Hybrid, with weekly presence in Milton Keynes or Boston

36.25 hours, Monday Friday (9am 5.15pm)

Permanent, Full-Timevacancy

Summary

This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on delivery, momentumand outcomes. As Head of Enterprise Data Delivery, you will take end-to-end accountability for how enterprise data is engineered, governedand delivered ensuring the organisation has trusted, usable data that genuinely enables insight and decision-making.

Snapshot of your role

You will lead delivery acrossData Platform, Data Products and Data Governance, owning the journey from source systems through to certified reporting and analytics.

This role is about execution. Youllset clear delivery plans, remove blockers, enforce standardsand intervene directly when progress stalls. Youllact as a senior technical peer to engineers, architectsand governance specialists, challenging designs and ensuring solutions are pragmatic, scalableand production-ready.

Youlldrive the modernisation of legacy data assets, embed strong engineering practices, and ensure data products are clearly defined, governedand trusted. Alongside this, youllbuild a delivery-focused culture one that values ownership, paceand visible progress and give senior leaders confidence in what is being delivered and when.

Quote from Christopher Heappey

This role is about getting things done. We need someone who can bring urgency and clarity to enterprise data delivery making decisions, removing blockersand holding the line on quality. If youremotivated by outcomes rather than theory, this is a role where you can make a real impact.

Christopher Heappey - Director of Insight & Innovation

What werelooking for

Youllbe an experienced data leader with a strong bias to action, comfortable operating in ambiguity and creating structure.

Youllbring:

Proven leadership of multi-disciplinary data teams

Experience delivering modern data platforms and semantic layers

A track recordof turning business demand into tangible data outputs

Strong delivery discipline, clear communicationand technical credibility

Confidence to challenge constructively and hold teams to account

Yourepragmatic, resilientand motivated by progress you can see not just

plans on paper.

Please read the attached Job Description before applying so you get the full scope of the role.

Important -We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must residein the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

This role will close on 19 February. We will contact shortlisted candidates within seven days of the closing date to discuss the next stage.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early in response to an overwhelming number of applications or a change in business priorities.

Expiry Date: 19thFeb

Job Title: Combat Systems Engineer – External Communications

Location: Frimley, Filton, Portsmouth Broad Oak or Weymouth. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

What you’ll be doing:

• Capturing and agreeing technical requirements in accordance with company and programme processes
• Reviewing technical solutions against contractual requirements and regulations for compliancy
• Design documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes
• Design change requirements and documentation generated, captured, configured and controlled in accordance with company processes
• Captured and agreed input to appropriate Verification Cross-Reference Index (VCRI), Integration, Test, Evaluation and Acceptance Plans (ITEAP) and Qualification Plans
• Understand and interpret the User Needs, Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and Concept of Use (CONUSE) and be able to derive the technical and functional requirements for specific external communications systems
• Ensure design proving evidence is comprehensive, captured within the requirements management tools (IBM DOORS) and has been endorsed by the appropriate level of authority
• Understand the contractual and performance requirements for external communications systems and support the definition and associated acceptance criteria and events through design, build, integration, installation and commissioning LCM process using CADMID
• Understand and support the flow-down of requirements to suppliers and acceptance of their specific deliverables, ensuring it is captured and recorded appropriately
• Provide specialist technical support to shipbuilder installation, integration activities and commissioning activities (included in-service refitting authorities)
• Provide technical support to integrated performance and acceptance activities, including acceptance of equipment from suppliers through to system acceptance by the customer

Your skills and experiences:

Essential:

• Knowledge of external (over the air) communications systems in the maritime defence domain and have a comprehensive understanding of how such systems and associated activities interact with the overall platform (knowledge of the whole radio frequency spectrum, Data/Voice Communications and Systems Network Architecture). Platform and ideally sea experience in an operational, build, trials or in-service support environment in order to have gained an understanding of the operational needs and requirements of a Combat System, and to help be credible with the Customer and User
• Have good awareness of Product Safety and SHE
• Good communication skills and be able to interact with stakeholders

Desirable:

• Knowledge of the complete engineering lifecycle with some experience of operating in a number of phases of the Engineering Lifecycle

Benefits:

As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

The ECS (External Communications Systems) team:

You will be joining a tight knit and diverse team who are always looking to share their knowledge / expertise in this area. Challenges are met as a team, and this is an opportunity to both showcase your ability to engage with stakeholders and your collaborative skills.

This role will have you leading areas such as Requirements Management and Testing & Integration of equipment into wider systems across Submarines. This will give you exposure to a range of suppliers & customers. We offer relocation support packages across all Submarines roles, subject to meeting eligibility criteria.

Why BAE Systems?

This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 20th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Manufacturing Engineer Role Overview

This role supports manufacturing operations by shaping and improving production processes for both existing and new products. Working closely with operations, supply chain, and engineering, the position plays a key role in driving process efficiency, supporting product introductions, and delivering continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

This is an excellent time to join the organisation, with significant growth plans and long-term opportunities ahead.

Key Responsibilities for theManufacturing Engineer:

• Improve manufacturing performance by working with production teams and engineering to optimise process flow and reduce waste
• Define and maintain manufacturing standards, including work instructions, routings, and visual performance controls
• Lead and support continuous improvement and lean initiatives to reduce lead time, rework, and work in progress
• Establish and track standard cycle times, identifying opportunities to reduce labour content and improve productivity
• Lead improvement projects and capital investment activity supporting new processes and product introductions
• Support factory layout changes and process reconfiguration in collaboration with facilities and maintenance
• Provide manufacturing engineering input during new product introduction to ensure cost-effective, scalable process design
• Support production teams with issue resolution to maintain delivery performance
• Develop and implement process risk assessments and mitigation actions
• Coach production leaders in improved assembly and test methods

Experience & Capability for theManufacturing Engineer:

• Experience in a manufacturing engineering role within a regulated or complex production environment
• Proven involvement in new product or process introduction
• Track record of delivering lean and continuous improvement initiatives
• Strong problem-solving capability in electro-mechanical manufacturing
• Experience managing improvement projects and capital investment
• Background in aerospace, automotive, or a closely related industry
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing at multiple levels
• Confident communicator with the ability to lead small group discussions
• Working knowledge of manufacturing planning or ERP systems
• Understanding of process control and quality improvement techniques

Senior Manufacturing Engineer (SC Cleared)
Bedfordshire | £55,000
Permanent | 37.5 hrs | 4-day week (MonThu)

A leading defence engineering organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support NPI, prototype build, and full-rate production across high-profile programmes.

Key focus areas:

• Lean manufacturing & continuous improvement
• NPI from concept to production release
• CNC manufacturing (5-axis) & process optimisation
• Workshop, production line & facility setup
• Manufacturing BOMs, routings & BoEs
• Tooling, fixturing & capital equipment planning

Requirements:

• Strong manufacturing engineering background in regulated environments
• Proven Lean & NPI experience
• 5-axis CNC knowledge (HyperMill preferred)
• ERP/MRP experience (SAP or similar)
• SC Cleared

Apply now or message for more details.

SC Senior Python Developer / 6 Month Contract / Inside IR35 / 550 / Milton Keynes

My Public Sector client is looking for a Senior Python Developer who will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, and maintaining high-quality software solutions using Python. The role focuses on delivering scalable, efficient, and maintainable code while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet business and technical requirements.

Must-Have Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience in Python with 5+ years building production-grade applications
• Strong hands-on experience in Golang with 3+ years developing scalable backend services
• Strong hands-on experience in C# / .NET with 3+ years building enterprise-grade applications
• Mandatory experience designing, developing, and maintaining microservices-based architectures
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, service-to-service communication, and fault tolerance
• Experience building RESTful APIs and integrating services across multiple systems
• Proficiency in writing clean, efficient, testable, and well-documented code
• Experience with asynchronous/thread processing, messaging systems, and background workers
• Strong experience with Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelines
• Working knowledge of security best practices, authentication, and authorization

Professional Experience

• 6+ years of overall software development experience
• Proven experience delivering microservices-based systems in a production environment
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on experience in Golang and C#, with strong proficiency in Python
• Experience owning services end-to-end, from design and development to deployment and support
• Ability to contribute to architecture decisions and system design discussions
• Experience mentoring junior developers and driving engineering best practices
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams

The successful candidate will already hold Security Clearance or be eligible for Security Clearance

ARM are supporting a market-leading Automotive testing company to recruit a Principal Engineer (sled) within their Passive Safety department. Up to £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We’re looking for an experienced Test Engineering Manager to lead a small technical team delivering passive safety testing to global standards on their sled facility. This is a hands-on leadership role in a high-performance, regulated test environment.Responsibilities

• Lead Health & Safety, risk assessments, and safe test operations
• Manage and develop a small team of engineers and technicians
• Plan workloads, schedules, and resources
• Act as key technical contact for customers and future programmes
• Drive continuous improvement and performance metrics
• Own departmental finances including invoicing and forecasting
• Support ISO17025, ISO9001, and other accreditations
• Oversee sled testing procedures, equipment utilisation, and data analysis

Experience

• Degree-qualified, ideally in Automotive Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in automotive or aerospace passive safety testing
• Strong sled testing expertise (essential)
• Proven people management and planning skills
• Expert knowledge of European, Federal, and Global safety standards
• Experience with data acquisition, high-speed cameras, and test instrumentation
• Strong understanding of ATD injury criteria and data interpretation

Desirables

• Static rig testing experience
• FARO Arm or CMM experience

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.

Ready to lead and still stay hands-on? We re looking for a Cloud Infrastructure Team Lead / Lead Devops Engineer to take charge of our AWS platform, drive automation-first practices, and shape how we deploy, scale, and secure our systems. You will lead a small, capable team, work closely with product squads, and elevate our DevOps game with powerful CI/CD pipelines and generative AI tools for IaC.

Role: Lead Devops Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Team Lead, AWS Infrastructure Engineer, Senior Cloud Engineer, Lead AWS Engineer, Cloud Architect, Lead Cloud Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer etc

Salary: £75k - £80k base + Bonus and bens

Benefits: 5% pension, 25 days holiday, 2 wellbeing days, Christmas shutdown, private healthcare, life assurance, cinema tickets & more

You ll bring deep AWS knowledge, IaC expertise with Terraform and Ansible, and a proven track record leading high-impact cloud projects. You ll understand cloud security and governance inside-out, thrive on performance tuning, and be a confident communicator with solid stakeholder skills. Familiarity with GitHub, WAFs, monitoring tools, and serverless tech like AWS Lambda is key. Bonus points for experience with Windows/Linux servers or AI-enhanced IaC.

Own your next big move click apply and lead the cloud your way.

Infrastructure Delivery Manager Bedford Up to £55K & Great Benefits

Lead. Deliver. Make an Impact.

Are you an experienced Project Manager ready to step into a bigger leadership role? Do you thrive in a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same? If you re confident overseeing a portfolio of short-term data cabling, electrical, access control or CCTV infrastructure projects and you know how to bring out the best in a busy delivery team this is your next career opportunity.

We re looking for a proactive and organised Delivery Manager to play a key part in our continued success and outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure changes on time, safely, and to the highest standards.

This is your chance to join a respected, growing organisation where your leadership truly shapes team culture, client satisfaction, and project outcomes.

Key Responsibilities of the Infrastructure Delivery Manager:

• Lead and support a team of Project Managers working across multiple, short-lived projects
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to exceptional quality standards
• Collaborate closely with Sales and Operations to align scheduling, resources, and priorities
• Maintain clear project planning, documentation, and communication throughout the delivery process
• Oversee on-site quality control and health & safety compliance
• Conduct regular 1:1s and drive a positive, accountable team culture
• Monitor project performance using in-house software and present key statistics to the management team
• Build strong professional relationships with clients, resolving issues effectively and identifying commercial opportunities
• Escalate resource or performance concerns where needed
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting and adherence to company policies
• This is a hands-on, people-focused role where you ll balance leadership, strategic planning, and operational delivery.

What You ll Bring:

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven project management experience in structured cabling infrastructure
• NVQ or equivalent in Structured Cabling Installations
• Experience managing a busy team delivering multiple short-term projects
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities
• Calm, methodical leadership style that inspires high performance
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• Exceptional quality standards and a commitment to safe working practices
• Flexible attitude with willingness to travel
• Full, clean UK driving licence
• GCSEs (A C) in Maths and English
• Enhanced DBS Check

Desirable Qualifications

• PMP / PRINCE2 certification
• Business or Management qualification
• SSSTS Card

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a respected business with a reputation for excellence
• Step into a role with genuine career development opportunities
• Lead a skilled, dedicated team that delivers essential infrastructure across the UK
• Work closely with senior leadership and influence future success
• A supportive culture focused on quality, safety, and collaboration

Ready to Lead Our Delivery Team?

If you re motivated by high-quality project delivery, building strong teams, and ensuring clients get the best service every time we want to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your project management career.

Engineering Manager:

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join our Innovation & NPD team at a leading provider of packaging machinery and automation solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a talented team of engineers while driving the full product development cycle, from initial concept to delivery of innovative automated systems.

As the Engineering Manager, you will:

• Take ownership of product development projects, ensuring designs meet customer requirements and quality standards within the packaging machinery and automation sector.
• Oversee project design, materials selection, and manufacturing processes, delivering cost-effective and lean solutions for conveyor systems, production lines, and automated equipment.
• Generate full drawing packs, Bills of Materials (BoM), and technical documentation to support SAP entries and product compliance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Collaborate closely with the Innovation Lab to translate design concepts into manufacturable prototypes and support R&D initiatives for automated solutions.

The ideal Engineering Manager will have:

• Proven experience in engineering design, NPD, or innovation environments, preferably within packaging machinery, logistics, or automation.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Expertise in CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, Inventor) and sheet metal design.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, supplier evaluation, and lean design principles.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.

ThisEngineeringManager role offers hybrid working, flexible hours, and the chance to contribute to a market-leading company in packaging machinery and automation solutions, delivering high-quality systems for major blue-chip clients. You will enjoy a supportive, professional environment that encourages innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement.

If this role sounds of interest please get in touch with Bella from ReeVR Talent or click Apply Now!!

We are pleased to be working with our client seeking an IT Operations Manager based in Northampton for one of our clients on a full-time permanent basis.

Summary of the IT Operations Manager role

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 per annum
Location: Northampton
Type of Contract: Permanent
Hours: 35-hour working week, Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm
Benefits: 25 days holiday, Free onsite parking, Profit share scheme, Private medical, Company events

Responsibilities of the IT Operations Manager

• Oversee and optimise the day-to-day operations of the company s IT and infrastructure.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the IT team, including performance management, upskilling in automation, and ongoing training.
• Provide technical support and troubleshoot system and network issues.
• Manage, maintain, and continuously optimise hybrid infrastructure across on-site systems, cloud platforms.
• Participate in internal and external IT audits to ensure compliance.
• Develop, document, and continuously improve IT processes and procedures.
• Identify, assess, and manage operational and security risks.
• Manage IT vendors, contracts, and software licences effectively.
• Prepare and present monthly management and performance reports.

Requirements for a successful IT Operations Manager

• Proven experience managing IT operations and leading a technical team.
• Strong knowledge of the Microsoft 365 platform, including Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Office.
• Technical expertise in networks, servers, and operating systems.
• Experience supporting Windows environments, SQL Server, and Active Directory.
• Demonstrated experience in IT infrastructure planning, development, and optimisation.
• Solid understanding of enterprise backup, replication, business continuity, and disaster recovery solutions.
• Strong project management skills and a sound understanding of Helpdesk operations and customer service principles.

Allstaff Recruitment are an Independent Recruitment Specialist based in Bedfordshire who work on behalf of companies across Bedford, Milton Keynes and surrounds to fill their vacancies and meet their recruitment needs. We place candidates in permanent, temporary and contract roles across a number of industry sectors.

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Thank you for your interest in the IT Operations Manager role. One of our qualified Recruitment Specialists will now review your application. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is with regret that we are unable to respond to all candidates directly. However, if you do not hear from us within seven days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful on this occasion.

ARM are supporting a market-leading Automotive testing company to recruit a Principal Engineer (sled) within their Passive Safety department.

Up to 60,000 + Bonus + Benefits

We’re looking for an experienced Test Engineering Manager to lead a small technical team delivering passive safety testing to global standards on their sled facility. This is a hands-on leadership role in a high-performance, regulated test environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Health & Safety, risk assessments, and safe test operations
• Manage and develop a small team of engineers and technicians
• Plan workloads, schedules, and resources
• Act as key technical contact for customers and future programmes
• Drive continuous improvement and performance metrics
• Own departmental finances including invoicing and forecasting
• Support ISO17025, ISO9001, and other accreditations
• Oversee sled testing procedures, equipment utilisation, and data analysis

Experience

• Degree-qualified, ideally in Automotive Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience in automotive or aerospace passive safety testing
• Strong sled testing expertise (essential)
• Proven people management and planning skills
• Expert knowledge of European, Federal, and Global safety standards
• Experience with data acquisition, high-speed cameras, and test instrumentation
• Strong understanding of ATD injury criteria and data interpretation

Desirables

• Static rig testing experience
• FARO Arm or CMM experience

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited (“ARM”). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.