Ready for the next step in management with the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business and we offer great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme!

As an Assistant Manager, you’ll work alongside the Centre Manager to provide productive management and leadership, driving profitability, with firm focus on the customers journey. You will have had previous hands-on experience as a mechanic or management experience in a similar environment as you will be dividing your time between the workshop, working alongside the technicians, and assisting the Centre Manager with daily sales and customer service.

If you have the desire to help drive business performance, passionate about customer experience, and are looking for a long-term career with excellent progression and training schemes, this really could be the perfect opportunity for you, don’t delay apply today!

• Maximum amount of £33,100  per annum
• Average uncapped bonus of £7,100 per year (with potential to earn more)
• 5 days a week
• Earn extra with our refer a friend scheme  – T&C’s Apply.

Benefits Include:

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores
• Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• Family & Friends Discount Events
• Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance
• GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day
• Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
• Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. This includes access to hybrid training plus the ATA & MOT Tester Qualifications too.

What we’re looking for:

• Proven ability to deliver high levels of customer satisfaction through effective management and leadership
• Experience in coaching, training, and developing colleagues in the moment
• Strong technical/mechanical knowledge, ideally supported by a Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent experience)
• Solid understanding of workshop operations, diagnostics, and vehicle maintenance processes
• Bring your own set of tools and put them to great use in a busy, well-equipped workshop
• Experience of maintaining compliance with Health & Safety standards
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• IT proficient, with the ability and willingness to learn in-house systems
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Full, valid driving licence

National Tyres and Autocare is part of the Halfords family.  We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We’d encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We’re an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

Reference: REQ0258
Description: This role will support the delivery of the Council’s economic development objectives, our community wealth building aims and the objectives of the climate and nature strategy. The role will act as the primary contact with business in the district, promoting a sustainable economy that reduces carbon emissions, promotes health and wellbeing and local resilience. The role focuses on working with and across local business, economic partnerships and with initiatives to create a thriving and sustainable local economy. Role Responsibilities:Lead the delivery of the Council’s economic development objectives, contributing to the creation of a thriving and sustainable local economy.Provide the main point of contact between local business and the Council to build good relationships and networks and, maintain the business section of the SDC and Natural Place websitesContribute to achieving the Councils Climate and Nature Strategy, Health and Wellbeing Strategy and community wealth building objectivesBe an active partner and seek out opportunities to collaborate with external organisations such as the County Council, neighbouring district authorities, education & skills providers, business support organisations and the voluntary & community centreContribute to the development and implementation of projects and initiatives that support the local economy, and increase the resilience and sustainability of local businesses. Requirements:Understanding of the local economy and links between climate change, economic development, inequality, and health and wellbeingExperience contributing to policy development, strategy delivery, or partnership projectsStrong analytical, research, and report-writing skillsAbility to work collaboratively across teams and with external partnersGood communication skills, including the ability to explain complex issues clearlyExperience contributing to project delivery, policy development, or partnership working  For more information about this role please email   INTERVIEW DATE: 28th May 2026In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information:  local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028.  We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children. Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place
Region:
Location: Ebley Mill - Stroud
Salary: *GBP*45,091 per annum (pay award pending)
Package: Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Hybrid working approach - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our website
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Temporary

Due to sustained demand from our National Security and Government clients, we are actively seeking multiple cleared Software Engineers for high-profile programmes (please note you must be willing to go to a high level of security clearance due to the nature of the work).

Software Engineering - eDV cleared

Package - £50,000- £80,000

Benefits - Clearance Bonus plus excellent benefits and relocation assistance

Location - Manchester, Cheltenham or London.

Join a trusted leader in National Security technology solutions

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Leading an established team of Software Engineers
• Build strong customer relationships through direct engagement.
• Contribute to and help prepare technical proposals and bids.
• Assist the customer account team in business development efforts.
• Collaborate with delivery management to identify risks, plan deliveries, and support resource allocation.

What You Bring:

• Proven experience leading teams in Agile, customer-facing software projects.

Experience with one or more of the following:

• Full-stack web development
• Software as a Service (SaaS)
• Mobile application development
• API design and development
• Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Front-end development and user experience (UX)

Clearance required - Due to the nature of the client’s work, you are required to hold an eDV level security clearance.

As an industry leading, nationwide Marketing, Digital, Analytics, IT and Design recruitment agency, we are continually receiving new assignments to work on, so keep a close eye on our website, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter pages for a full list of current permanent and interim opportunities as well as marketplace news and fun stuff.
Forward Role is operating as an employment agency.

About the job
Job summary
Senior User Researcher
At the IPO, as a Senior User Researcher, you will be a key member of the user research team, working at the forefront of our digital Transformation program. You will work to deliver radical changes to our services that meet the needs of our customers and our colleagues.
You will have experience of practical user research and an understanding of different methodologies. You will be able to plan, lead and execute user research activities in your allocated project and be able to collaborate across projects and professions when needed.
You will be joining a well-established, inclusive and close-knit team of professionals who are passionate about improving the experiences of our users.
You can expect a warm welcome, and to be supported in all aspects of personal and professional development.
You’ll be encouraged to spend time developing your skills and supported to gain or maintain professional qualifications and accreditations.
Working Style
This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office.
The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office.
Job description
Main duties consist of but are not limited to:
At this level, you will be expected to:

• plan and deliver user research to support your allocated project
• support and champion user-centred practices in teams to ensure that teams take a user-centred approach to service design and delivery
• work with others to align user research activities with wider plans to inform a service proposition
• Mentor, coach and train B1 (junior)/B2 (mid-weight) User Researchers (line management is not currently required, but may feature as the team grows)
• be proactive in user research planning - define research objectives, methodology, sampling approach and give recommendations, ensuring that the needs of all users are considered in design and delivery.
• be confident to apply user research methods in practise and seek support and advice from colleagues on choice of methods where required to increase your user research toolkit.
• support the development and promotion of research strategies to understand user needs for a service, and continually test and improve the service
• present findings that inform wider decisions to key internal and external stakeholders and support at departmental service assessments
• contribute to the user research community across government

Person specification
Essential criteria

• Experience in delivering user research in an AGILE project environment
• Strong understanding of user-centred practices
• Strong understanding of the GDS Service Manual

How to Apply
Click the ‘Apply now’ button and complete the application form by providing the following:
Your CV

• Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc.
• Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification.

750-word Personal Statement

• Use this to explain why you’re suitable for the role .
• Structure your statement around the essential criteria in the Person Specification.
• Make sure to provide clear examples to show how you meet each requirement

For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our ‘Things you need to know’ section below.
Please visit our Civil Service Careers page - IPO - Recruitment Support , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)
If you require job-specific information, please contact: Gill Richardson.
E-mail:
Telephone:
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Making Effective Decisions

Technical skills
We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• At interview you will be assessed on technical criteria

Benefits
Alongside your salary of £36,736, Intellectual Property Office contributes £10,642 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• A flexible working scheme with excellent development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments (1 day per year) over 5 years of reckonable service. You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave
• Family friendly policies that support modern working families and individuals with caring responsibilities
• A variety of support functions; Staff Counselling Service, Peer to Peer Support Group
• Eligibility for special and office-wide bonus payments
• The opportunity to form part of our many inclusive network groups, find out more by looking at Intellectual Property Office (IPO) (diversityjobsgroup.com)
• A range of wellbeing initiatives; Onsite Gym (Newport office), Eye Care Scheme, Volunteering Programme, Cycling facilities
• Free car parking is available on site at our Newport office
• On-site shop, restaurant and coffee shop at our Newport office

For more information about what’s on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert.
Please note that benefits may be subject to change.
Things you need to know
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Stage 1 - Sift
An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements:
Experience
Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role and your 750 word Personal statement will demonstrate your Experience against the listed person specification/essential criteria.
Stage 2 - Interviews
If invited to interview Behaviours, Technical and Strength based questioning will be used.
Please note candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to deliver a presentation against the Technical Success Profile. Further details will be provided in the invite to interview information.
Applicants to note: CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted.
This post is being advertised to Internal , across Government and external candidates at the same time.
Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
We do not routinely reimburse travel expenses for candidates, however if participating in the selection process would cause you undue financial hardship or if it restricts your ability to participate, please contact the recruitment team for more information.
In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via;
Please be aware that only one application per candidate is permitted for each recruitment campaign. Multiple applications, including those made using different accounts, may result in your application being withdrawn or rejected at any stage of the process.
For more information on the IPO’s terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

About the job
Job summary
Senior Business Analyst
As a Senior Business Analyst at the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) you will join an established and supportive community of Business Analysts and work across all areas of projects and service lifecycle. In this role you will work as part of an Agile multi-disciplinary squad alongside product managers, service design, data specialists, developers, and testers to deliver new internal and external services. You will be expected to be proactive and take ownership of analysis activities and deliverables including writing user stories with acceptance criteria, modelling business processes, and contributing to three amigo/refinement sessions. You must be able to build strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders at all levels, demonstrating good leadership and collaborative working skills. You will need excellent presentation and communication skills, across a variety of situations and levels of stakeholders. You will work together with IPO colleagues, partner organisations and/or suppliers to ensure that approaches and outcomes are fit for purpose meeting business needs, user needs and IPO standards.
Within the Business Analyst Community, you will play an important role in establishing and promoting best practice and standards. You will support the professionalisation and maturity of the Business Analysis practice through peer support, tutoring and mentoring of others in the team. We are looking for enthusiastic people with a desire to pick up new skills in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering excellent services for our customers.
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to join our IT team at a time where the IPO has set out how to help make the UK the most innovative and creative country in the world by:

• Delivering Excellent IP Services
• Creating a World-leading IP Environment
• Making the IPO a Brilliant Place to Work

Working Style
This role will be carried out in-line with IPO Hybrid working arrangements where staff are currently expected to spend at least 20% of their time working onsite from one of our offices. This role is based in our Newport Office .
The requirement for attendance at an office location can vary by role so we would encourage candidates to discuss working arrangements with the recruiting manager to agree a reasonable balance between working from home and the office.
Job description
Main duties consist of but are not limited to:

• Work alongside product managers to create a pipeline of fully developed user stories ensuring that the business and technical viewpoints are understood and acknowledged.
• Undertake key business analysis activities, including but not limited to, requirements elicitation, documentation of business processes, workflows and business rules, using suitable methodologies, tools and standards.
• Advise on business scenarios and develop acceptance criteria to ensure requirements can be traced to develop new functionality.
• Identify and articulate options considering opportunities and limitations related to business and technology.
• Present complex information in a tailored format, allowing you to communicate key findings and put forward recommendations to the wider organisation.
• Tutor/mentor/coach BAs and Junior BAs by providing accurate and professional support.
• Develop and promote best practice, standards and guidance.

Person specification
Essential Criteria

• Background in Business Analysis with considerable knowledge and understanding of Business Analysis principles and techniques.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to bring clarity to business problems and shape business solutions.
• Considerable experience working in a software development setting with technical colleagues i.e. data, developers, testers.
• Comfortable working with individuals at various skill levels up to and including senior management levels.
• Experience of gaining consensus where there are strong differing opinions.
• BCS International Diploma in Business Analysis, or equivalent.
• Strong presentation and communication skills across a variety of situations and levels of stakeholders.
• Experience of developing BA best practice, standards and guidance.
• Experience tutoring and mentoring others Business Analysts

How to Apply
Click the ‘Apply now’ button and complete the application form by providing the following:
Your CV

• Upload an anonymised copy of your current CV. Please remove all identifying markers such as name, title, education institution etc.
• Make sure it clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria listed in the Person Specification.

1000-word Personal Statement

• Use this to explain why you’re suitable for the role .
• Structure your statement around the essential criteria in the Person Specification.
• Make sure to provide clear examples to show how you meet each requirement.

For further information on the sift and interview stages of this recruitment campaign, please head to our ‘Things you need to know’ section below.
Please visit our Civil Service Careers page - IPO - Recruitment Support , Civil Service Careers (civil-service-careers.gov.uk)
If you require job-specific information, please contact Dominic Read
E-mail:
Telephone:
Behaviours
We’ll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing
• Working Together
• Changing and Improving

Benefits
Alongside your salary of £47,766, Intellectual Property Office contributes £13,837 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Unlimited Pluralsight video learning access
• Access to Microsoft’s ESI training suite
• Hybrid working with no core hours
• Substantial support for career progression
• 25 days annual leave moving to 30 days in annual increments
• You will also get 8 days public leave and 1 day privilege leave

For more information about what’s on offer at the Intellectual Property Office please review our IPO benefit pack attached to the bottom of this advert.
Please note that benefits may be subject to change.
Things you need to know
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Additional details on security and vetting
Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check and if successful you must also hold, or be willing to obtain, a higher Security Clearance .
For meaningful checks to be carried out individuals will need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time, depending on the level of clearance, to enable appropriate checks to be carried out and produce a result which provides the required level of assurance. For this role the successful individual will need to have consistently lived in the UK for a minimum 5 years in order to meet the relevant security clearance.
Further information on the vetting process can be found at National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK
If you have questions regarding this or are unsure if you meet the eligibility criteria, please contact
Stage 1 - Sift
An initial sift of applications will be carried out to create a shortlist. This will be based on the evidence provided for the following Success Profile elements:
Experience
Your CV will be used to assess your suitability for the role and Your 1000 word Personal statement will demonstrate your Experience against the listed person specification/essential criteria
Stage 2 - Interviews
If invited to interview Behaviours and Experience based questioning will be used.
Please note candidates that proceed to the interview stage will be required to deliver a presentation against the Technical Success Profile. Further details will be provided in the invite to interview information.
Specific information regarding the Success Profile elements that will be assessed at interview will be contained within the interview invitation.
Interviews for this role will be carried out in person at our Newport Office.
This recruitment campaign will keep a reserve list for 12 months. If you meet the requirements for this role but aren’t offered after passing the interview, you’ll be placed on the reserve list. If a suitable position opens up during this time, we will reach out to individuals in merit order.
Applicants to note: CVs sent direct to the IPO will not be accepted.
There may be important information contained within the job role profile candidates may also wish to refer to. We recommend candidates download and save a copy of the role profile for reference .
This post is being advertised to Internal , across Government and external candidates at the same time.
Incomplete and/or late submissions will not be accepted or considered. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
We do not routinely reimburse travel expenses for candidates, however if participating in the selection process would cause you undue financial hardship or if it restricts your ability to participate, please contact the recruitment team for more information.
In line with Government guidance, successfully appointed candidates will need to provide documents for our Right to Work checks. Information on this will be sent within the invite to interview text.
If you require a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the recruitment process, then please let the recruitment team know via;
Please be aware that only one application per candidate is permitted for each recruitment campaign. Multiple applications, including those made using different accounts, may result in your application being withdrawn or rejected at any stage of the process.
For more information on the IPO’s terms and conditions, please review the attached IPO Modernised Terms and Conditions document attached at the bottom of this advert.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window) .
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission’s recruitment principles (opens in a new window) .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window) .

Cheltenham
12 Month Initial - Inside IR35 - Up to £650 pd
Must Have Active DV Clearance

Are you an Project Manager that wants to work with one of the leading names in the Aerospace and Defence space? Do you want to help solve some of the Defence industries biggest challenges?

This business is one of the most respected Design, Engineering and Project management companies across the globe.

On offer is the chance to join an elite team of people that are considered best in class, although this is a contract position they still heavily invest in training and progression of their staff to make sure that everybody can perform to the best of their abilities.

As defence becomes one of the leading areas of investment in the world, this company has remained as an industry leading due to its cutting edge technology and a undying commitment to staying ahead of the curve.
THE ROLE:

• Oversee the BA team and help them solve challenges when dealing with new clients
• Help plan and map the roadmap, and liaise with clients to offer the best solutions
• Develop and implement the future digital transformation road map
• Support the Head of IT
• Communicate with technical and non-technical staff

THE PERSON:

• Experience in Agile Project Management
• Have an active Community DV Clearance

Keywords: Project, Management, PM, Agile, BA, Business, Analyst, Defence, Aerospace, Contract, Freelance, IR35, GCHQ,

Reference:BBBH24794

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website

Bristol

Do you have an interest in digital technology procurement? Do you have prior procurement experience in a technology procurement category? Are you looking for a challenging new role where you can really make a difference? Are you interested in working internationally across different cultures? Are you interested in joining a diverse team that believes in nurturing talent and developing people to their full potential? Welcome to the Digital Procurement team at MBDA!

Salary: Circa £60,000-£75,000 Dependent on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: This is a Group level role. It is a Senior position within the Digital Procurement team in the UK. We expect 2-3 days per week on-site minimum.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

The Opportunity:

Do you have an interest in digital technology procurement? Do you have prior procurement experience in a technology procurement category? Are you looking for a challenging new role where you can really make a difference? Are you interested in working internationally across different cultures? Are you interested in joining a diverse team that believes in nurturing talent and developing people to their full potential? Welcome to the Digital Procurement team at MBDA!

Due to growth within the team, and more widely within MBDA itself, we have an exciting opportunity for two Group Category Managers to join our team. If you have skills in Digital Procurement, or are looking to move into a new role in this area, we would be pleased to discuss how you might best fit within the team!

The candidates we would like to engage with are either:

• Established Technology Procurement Practitioners with experience at Category Management level in any one of the following categories:
  • Software (either Business Software, Software Services, Integration, Projects or Engineering & manufacturing Software)
  • Networks & Telecoms
  • Cyber
  • AI and / or High-Performance Computing
  • Hardware
  • Back Office / Front Offices and IT Services
  • Data Centres & Storage

Or:

• A Senior Procurement Practitioner - at Group Category Management Level or in an international context - willing to develop their existing procurement in one of those technology categories

We value the procurement skills that you will bring to the role and can offer you the opportunity to demonstrate your capability to act strategically:

• Developing in-depth market knowledge, building and developing category plans, assessing risks and market opportunities
• Creating short, medium and long-term procurement plans
• Mentoring our Buyers in order to deliver complex procurement projects
• Operating at Group level, collaborating as a business partner, achieving common goals
• Comfortable working in an international context across in a diverse cultural environment

The Information Management Procurement Landscape:

This is an exciting time to be at MBDA. Technology is key to our ability to deliver for our customers. MBDA is accelerating and transforming our digital landscape. You will be an integral partner within our Digital community, liaising with our Information Management and other internal stakeholders, and developing strategic approaches and relationships with the external market to meet our future technology needs.

The Digital Procurement Team:

Digital Procurement is an international team of c. 35 procurement professionals based in Stevenage, Bolton, Paris and Rome. We utilise best-in-class procurement methodologies and tools. You will complement a team with an excellent reputation for attracting and cultivating talent, developing individual potential and providing opportunities to learn and grow.

There are few procurement roles that offer true international working, a dynamic and flexible working pattern, and the potential for career development within a growing and constantly evolving company!

Ideally we are looking for MCIPS qualified procurement professionals or someone willing or working towards MCIPS. MBDA does offer routes towards MCIPS qualification.

What we’re looking for from you:

• Established Technology Procurement Practitioners with experience at Category Management level in any one of the following categories:
  • Software (either Business Software, Software Services, Integration, Projects or Engineering & Manufacturing Software)
  • Networks & Telecoms
  • Cyber
  • AI and / or High-Performance Computing
  • Hardware
  • Back Office / Front Offices and IT Services
  • Data Centres & Storage

Or:

• A Senior Procurement Practitioner - at Group Category Management Level or in an international context - willing to develop their existing procurement in one of those technology categories

Ideally we are looking for MCIPS qualified procurement professionals or someone willing or working towards MCIPS.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

Salary Range: £55,000 £65,000 pa

Location: Hybrid, based in Bristol

Join us at Smartbox as a Software Team Lead!

Are you a passionate Software Team Lead looking to make a real impact by giving a voice to those without speech Smartbox is looking for a dedicated individual like you to join our team and contribute to enhancing the lives of people with disabilities.

Your Impact

As our Software Team Lead, you will:

• Leading and mentoring a team of Software Engineers and QA Specialists.
• Actively leverage modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g. Claude Code or similar) to improve individual and team productivity, code quality, and learning, and support the team in adopting these tools effectively and responsibly.
• Foster a strong focus on delivering meaningful user outcomes, ensuring that technical decisions are grounded in a deep understanding of the product domain and real user needs.
• Encourage and enable the team to use product insight, user feedback, and data to inform design and engineering decisions, balancing speed of delivery with long-term value.
• Working with product and technical leadership to build a combined roadmap that balances product and engineering priorities.
• Working on anything from UI to core functionality and data stores, from fixing bugs to integrating new technologies.
• Joint responsibility for designing and implementing a scalable and high-performance software architecture using appropriate architectural standards and best practices.
• Writing clean, working, cross-platform C# code (.NET 8) and associated tests, and improving the standard of existing code as you touch it to make it more testable, reliable and maintainable.
• Working closely with Electronics Engineers, Product Specialists, UX Designers and other Developers to design, develop and support robust solutions.
• Collaborating with stakeholders and customers to build an understanding which helps to solve problems in a way that meets their needs.
• Assisting the Head of Software Development in recruitment activities.

Essential Qualifications / Skills / Experience:

• Passionate about changing lives with assistive technology.
• Experience leading effective agile software teams, including first-hand experience of lean and iterative development.
• Good understanding of Agile / Scrum methodologies and their use in software teams.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience in modern C# or similar (e.g. Java, C++).
• Experience using AI-assisted software development tools (e.g. Claude Code or similar) to improve development efficiency, code quality, or team effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to apply strong product and domain understanding to guide technical decisions and prioritisation.
• Track record of delivering measurable user or business outcomes, not just technical outputs.
• Knowledge of Computer Science fundamentals in data structures, algorithm design, problem-solving, and complexity analysis.
• Knowledge of professional software engineering best practices, including coding standards, architecture patterns, code reviews, source control, continuous integration, build processes, testing, and operations.
• Highly confident and experienced with automated testing from unit tests to system and integration tests.
• Proven experience in people or team management, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop others.
• Skilled in providing constructive feedback, conducting performance reviews, and supporting staff development.
• Proven ability to foster high performing, engaged, and collaborative teams.

About Smartbox

At Smartbox, we’re proud to be at the forefront of assistive communication technology. Our innovative products are used globally by individuals with diverse needs. Our values passionate, caring, empowering, achieving together, and enabling change resonate in everything we do.

Our Inclusive Culture

We believe in giving everyone a voice. Joining Smartbox means joining a diverse team that values collaboration and supports a community that relies on our technology for effective communication.

Our Commitment to Sustainability

At Smartbox, we not only innovate but also prioritise sustainability. We aim to minimise our carbon footprint and promote a greener world through sustainable solutions. By joining us, you’ll contribute to shaping a more inclusive society while actively supporting our sustainability efforts.

Our D&I Commitments

At Smartbox, we prioritise diversity and inclusivity in our work environment. Here’s how we do it:

• Recognised as a Disability Confident Employer by the UK Government and Founding Partner of Purple Tuesday.
• Our recruitment practices are inclusive and barrier-free, with adjustments available during the application process and throughout your career with us.
• We believe in adding to our culture, not just fitting in. Our diverse team combines unique talents to create products that reflect the diversity of our users and customers.

Rewards and Benefits

Discover a world of rewards and benefits tailored to your wellbeing at Smartbox. Beyond a competitive salary and private medical insurance, explore perks like a hybrid working model, wellness benefits, and paid volunteering days.

Ready to Make a Difference

Join us at Smartbox and embark on a fulfilling career where your work truly matters. Apply now and be a part of a team dedicated to creating technology that changes lives.

Reference: REQ0250
Description: We are seeking an enthusiastic individual, who is organised and has an attention to detail, is adaptable and committed to delivering excellent customer service.You will be providing support for Property Care Team in our busy call centre, by handling and Managing Customer contacts for our Responsive Repair Service.Stroud District Council owns and manages over 5000 homes across Stroud District and our Management systems form the foundation upon which the rest of the business is built and forms an essential strand of the fabric of business critical information. This role will co-ordinate across multiple systems and operational teams to ensure we capture all responsive repairs in maintenance of our properties.You will ideally have experience of providing a similar role and have a background in construction or data analysis and have strong administration skills.You will also have experience in;Information systems and databases - NEC and Keystone knowledge is a distinct advantageExcellent skills and experience using Microsoft Access and ExcelStrong attention to detailAbility to work to strict deadlinesExcellent written and oral communication skillWe are particularly interested in applicants who have experience of working within a local authority or social housing environment.A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential, and you’ll need to demonstrate a real passion to provide excellent customer service.For an informal discussion, please contact Joanne White, Asset Information and Support Officer by email: Date W/C: 11th May 2026       In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits. Please click here for more information:  local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028.  We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government. It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities. Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children. Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place. It’s green and dynamic, climate conscious and motivated, creative and collaborative, and unapologetically ambitious. To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place
Region:
Location: Littlecombe Depot - Dursley
Salary: *GBP*28,598 pro rata
Package: Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Hybrid working approach - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our website
Contractual hours: 14.8
Basis: Permanent

Reference: REQ0247
Description: Location:        Stroud, GloucestershireHours:            37 per weekSalary:            £58,852 (pay award pending) About the DistrictStroud District is a truly exceptional place to live and work.  With 50% of the district within a National Landscape, over 3,000 listed buildings, and internationally important wildlife sites, our district combines environmental quality with architectural heritage.  It is a vibrant and desirable part of the south-west, offering a rich and inspiring setting for planners who want their work to make a visible difference. Your next step in planning leadershipWhether you’re an experienced Planning Manager or a Principal Planning Officer ready for your next career step, this is a rare opportunity to move into a key leadership role at a progressive, supportive local authority. We’re looking for a proactive and motivated Development Team Manager to lead our Development Management area teams and Planning Enforcement team.  You’ll join a collaborative service with space to develop your management style, influence service improvements, and help shape the future of planning across a district with exceptional environmental and heritage value. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong planning expertise who is ready to step confidently into management. The roleReporting to the Chief Planning Officer, you will:Lead and support the Development Management and Enforcement teamsEnsure high‑quality, timely decisions on planning applicationsProvide pre‑application advice and contribute to policy and Local Plan workEngage proactively with Members, Parish/Town Councils and key stakeholdersPresent at Development Control Committee and Sites Inspection PanelSupport planning appeals and respond to customer queries and complaintsDeputise for the Chief Planning Officer when required This role combines professional influence, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to help shape one of the most diverse districts in the county. About youYou’ll bring:RTPI membershipStrong planning experience, including complex applicationsClear communication skills and a collaborative approachEmerging or proven leadership abilityStrong problem‑solving skills and commitment to high‑quality customer serviceAbility to prioritise and manage your workload effectively If you’re enthusiastic, proactive and ready to lead, we will support you in strengthening your management skills. Why join us?Supportive, inclusive and collaborative team cultureWork on varied, high‑profile and meaningful casesFlexible workingLocal Government Pension SchemeStrong focus on wellbeing and work–life balance Want to find out more?If you’d like to chat about the role, the team, or whether this could be the right next step for you, please contact Griff Bunce, Chief Planning Officer, on .In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm we provide a range of staff benefits please click here for more information:   is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and people with disabilities.A local government reorganisation is planned for Gloucestershire, which may result in changes to structures and services. Potential changes are provisionally timetabled for April 2028.  We are committed to supporting all employees through this transition and ensuring continuity of employment wherever possible. Joining us now means you’ll be part of shaping an exciting new chapter for local government.Responsible recruitment practices for safeguarding are in place within the Council’s HR policies and processes. This is part of our commitment as a Council to safeguard the welfare of vulnerable adults, young people, and children.Stroud District has an energy unlike any other place.  To find out more about what makes our place, our people and our businesses so special, please follow the link to our dedicated website: Stroud District – The Natural Place 
Region:
Location: Ebley Mill - Stroud
Salary: *GBP*58,852 per annum
Package: Excellent pension scheme - Flexi Working Scheme - Hybrid working approach - Employee Wellbeing Offer - For more information please see the benefits section on our website.
Contractual hours: 37
Basis: Permanent

An exciting opportunity to work on unique projects using the latest technologies. Working within the national security sector, you will be using the most modern and developing technologies to defend the UK from a range of threats.

The role will also be responsible for project and/or stage planning; project delivery and governance; effective financial and stakeholder management; management of risks and issues, clearly communicating any issues that significantly impact the projects; progress monitoring and managing transition into service.

You will be supporting on-going agile development projects. The development will build upon a bespoke capability built specifically for the customer, and incorporate a diverse range of new functionality. The ideal candidate will have the following experience:

• Experience assessing and gathering the business requirements for allocated projects, producing documentation in a recognised format that is fit for the purpose of both facilitating effective business sign off and also for technical use by IT development teams.
• Experienced with liaising with other stakeholders in order to ensure that change is appropriate and effective.
• Managed a portfolio of changes from concept to implementation and closure.
• Assisted or lead on the continuous improvement of business change processes within a team and wider business.
• Must hold valid DV clearance

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

HR Course Programme – Job Guarantee Included

Complete online training designed to take you from zero experience to your first HR administration role. Study part-time, build fundamental skills, and get dedicated job placement support until you’re hired. Flexible financing options available, with payment plans starting from as low as £142 per month.

The Programme
Complete this 10-14 week online training with just 2 hours per day of study time. You’ll earn the industry-recognised CIPD Level 3 Certificate in People Practice, covering essential HR functions including recruitment, employee relations, and compliance. The programme includes earning CIPD certification recognised by UK employers, expert tutor support throughout your studies, assignment pre-marking from qualified HR mentors, dedicated job placement support with CV rewrite, interview preparation, and access to exclusive job opportunities.

The Outcome
93% of graduates secure HR roles within 3 months.
Starting salaries: £28,000 – £35,000+

Who This Is For
The programme is completely beginner-friendly, so no experience is needed. Career changers are welcome, and you can study at your own pace.
*This programme is available to UK-based learners only.

Ready to start earning in HR? Limited spaces available. Apply now for the next available cohort.

Job Title: Talent Acquisition Team Leader (South of England)

Location: Hybrid (South of England Regional Coverage)

Salary: 40,000 per annum

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Talent Acquisition Team Leader to oversee our regional talent acquisition function across the South of England. This is an excellent opportunity for a talent acquisition professional looking to step into a leadership role with a strong focus on stakeholder engagement and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a small talent acquisition team of two, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement
• Take ownership of end-to-end talent acquisition activity across the South of England region
• Partner closely with Regional Managers and key stakeholders to understand workforce needs and deliver effective hiring strategies
• Drive direct sourcing initiatives to reduce reliance on external agencies
• Monitor talent acquisition metrics, identify trends, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and candidate experience
• Ensure consistent application of talent acquisition policies, processes, and best practices
• Support workforce planning and talent pipeline development across the region

About You

• Proven experience in talent acquisition, ideally within a multi-site or regional environment
• Previous team leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong stakeholder management and business partnering skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyse and improve talent acquisition performance
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary of 40,000
• Excellent Benefits
• Hybrid working model offering flexibility
• Opportunity to shape and influence regional talent acquisition strategy
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Career development and progression opportunities

How to Apply

If you are a proactive talent acquisition professional ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Software Development Manager (.NET) - £60-65,000+Bonus+Benefits-Remote working

My client are a leading Consultancy in the Commercial Sales arena helping Businesses and Retailers all across the UK. Going through extensive growth they are bringing inhouse there Development function and as such as looking for an experienced Software Development Manager (.NET) to join the business.

As our Software Development Manager (.NET) you will lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team (4-6) and work closely with a newly appointed Product Owner to deliver secure, scalable, and user-friendly applications that meet the needs of a fast-moving operational business.

On a daily basis the Software Development Manager (.NET) will be responsible for:

• Lead and manage a team of mobile, web, and backend developers.
• Take ownership of the existing data-capture platform and drive its stabilisation and improvement.
• Define a clear technical and architectural roadmap focused on modernisation and long-term growth.
• Set engineering standards and oversee code quality, testing, DevOps practices, and release processes.
• Work with the Product Owner to translate business needs into actionable delivery plans.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Software Development Manager (.NET) to build and shape a brand-new in-house development function. Working within a supportive environment with autonomy to influence the technical direction and real ownership over the operational platform. You should have experience of the following:

• Proven experience managing software development teams delivering mobile and/or web applications.
• Strong technical grounding (ideally with .NET and Azure, or similar modern frameworks).
• Experience adopting and improving an existing application or platform.
• Good understanding of Agile delivery practices and DevOps principles.

We are based in Oxfordshire but this role can be largely remote with just 1 or 2 days a month in the office when required. On offer is a hugely competitive salary and bonus. Interested? Apply now for an immediate interview.

#INDMM

Bristol

A phenomenal permanent opportunity has arisen to join the Weapon Systems UK Product Assurance team supporting projects in the development & production phases of the life cycle.

Salary: Circa £41,000depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship. Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .

The opportunity:

You will play a pivotal cross-functional role within an established team with the aim of ensuring all non-conformances are managed effectively through the review, reporting and improvement structures. This is an outstanding opportunity to network with and see a large variety of MBDA’s functions and activities across all sites. The role will involve supporting multi-national projects, as well as with an established Quality network preventing/minimising product non-conformance. This role is an ideal entry level role into Product Assurance and the non-conformance management discipline for those looking to start and build a career in this area.

• Lead product non-conformance and facilitate implementation of non-conformance processes.
• Support design and manufacturing defect investigations.
• Co-ordinate the project Non-Conformance Review Panels.
• Liaise with the Product Assurance team on the status and action plans of open non-conformances.
• Provide non-conformance data analysis and summary reports into major equipment and senior management reviews.
• Participate in process improvement and facilitate local flash audits, providing compliance and process improvement ideas.
• Plan and facilitate quality focused micro training to increase non-conformance process awareness, efficiencies and proficiencies within the Project teams.

What we are looking for from you:

• Previously held non-conformance related roles in Engineering or Quality Assurance is desirable, or equivalent work experience
• A logically minded individual with an eye for problem solving, who enjoys problem investigation and improvement style activities
• Can analyse data, determine trends and sees opportunities to focus improvements
• A high degree of self-motivation, autonomy and ability to work proactively, with excellent organisational, communication & social skills
• Strong computer literate and analytical skills is essential; ability to run reports in Excel, use SAP QM system, and document management tools
• Ability to understand and respect cultural differences
• Experience within the Defence industry is preferred but not essential.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

This is a senior reward role with broad scope and real influence. You will shape and deliver a modern, commercially aligned reward offering that supports organisational performance, strengthens engagement, and enables the attraction and retention of high calibre talent.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will act as a trusted advisor on all aspects of reward, combining strategic thinking with hands on delivery. Hybrid - 1 Day per week in the Bristol Office

Key Responsibilities:

Reward Strategy and Design
Contribute to the development and evolution of the overall reward framework
Design and implement reward programmes that align with organisational priorities and workforce needs
Ensure all reward activity is competitive, sustainable, and aligned to internal principles

Business Partnering
Build strong, credible relationships with senior leaders and people teams
Provide expert advice on pay, incentives, and recognition to support business outcomes
Influence decision making through insight, data, and commercial judgement

Reward Programmes
Lead the design and continuous improvement of salary structures, bonus schemes, and recognition initiatives
Ensure reward programmes are clear, consistent, and understood across the organisation
Support the delivery of annual reward cycles including salary and bonus reviews

Market Insight and Benchmarking
Deliver robust analysis of market trends and pay positioning
Provide guidance on salary benchmarking and reward competitiveness
Use data to inform decision making and identify opportunities for improvement

Governance and Compliance
Maintain strong governance across all reward activities
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and internal policies
Promote fairness, consistency, and transparency in reward decisions

Projects and Continuous Improvement
Lead and contribute to reward and wider people projects
Identify opportunities to improve processes, tools, and ways of working
Support the development of reward capability across the wider team

Success Measures
Alignment between reward and organisational objectives
Attraction and retention of key talent
Effective management of employment costs
Quality and accuracy of reward data and insight
Positive stakeholder feedback and engagement

Experience and Capability:

Essential
Proven experience in a senior reward or total reward role
Strong understanding of reward principles, frameworks, and best practice
Experience designing and delivering reward programmes at scale
Ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
Strong analytical capability with experience in reward modelling

Desirable
Experience operating in complex, multi layered organisations
Exposure to job evaluation methodologies
Experience supporting organisational change or transformation

Skills
Strategic thinking with strong commercial awareness
Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
Strong communication skills both written and verbal
Analytical and data driven approach
High levels of integrity and sound judgement

Why this role:

This is an opportunity to play a key role in shaping how reward supports organisational success. You will have the autonomy to influence, the scope to innovate, and the platform to deliver meaningful impact.

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