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Raw Material Technologist - Bo'ness (FTC- Mat cover min 1 year) We rise to challenges together Monday-Friday 8:30-17:00 Yearly salary: £32550 Highly competitive reward package including life insurance, staff shop, MyBargains discount platform Fully site based Why join us? We're ready for anything. We thrive on challenge and change. The undeniable pressure and pace of our 24/7 operation keeps us on our toes and offers a variety of career pathways and options to explore and pursue. We encourage everyone to work hard, push further and show resilience. And it's exciting. Because only by mentoring and role modelling our success and innovation, will we continue to diversify, grow as individuals and succeed together. What we do. This particular role is based at our Bakkavor Salads Bo'ness site, which employs over 1,000 people and produces food-to-go salads and salad accompaniments to a number of customers. It is located 3.5 miles from Linlithgow and 8 miles to Falkirk. About the role. In this busy and exciting role, your key focus will be to complete food safety risk assessments and specifications for raw materials entering the business. Working cross-functionally to ensure all new raw materials are sourced and purchased from approved suppliers and to acceptable specifications. Reporting to the RAW Materials Manager, your role will involve working closely with Group Central Technical, Specification, NPD, Buying, Process and Quality departments. Accountabilities: Complete food safety risk assessments for raw materials and liaise with suppliers to capture all relevant information Carry out ongoing assessment of ingredients to ensure suitability and compliance Ensure all raw materials have an approved and active specification on our insight system Generate, maintain, and update relevant raw material systems and databases - liaising with Operations, Technical, Buying and NPD as appropriate Work closely with manager to ensure that all suppliers either existing to the business or a new supplier/material to be introduced into the business has full/current approval status Participate in Technical audits including customer and Group Technical Ensure that all information held centrally on supplier approval is reflective of the factories supply base and risk assessment outcome Escalate appropriately internally / externally if discrepancies are found Assist in the capture of information and co-ordination of responses in the event of a food safety alert. Assess suitability of materials against retailer's codes of practice Open communication with the procurement, technical and operational teams - where products fall outside the specification into the reject category About you. Drive and enthusiasm in all aspects of the technical role. Be able to work effectively within a team environment and also on own initiative Be computer literate and conversant in Word, Excel and Access packages and be able to generate procedures, graphs, reports and presentations Have a flexible approach to the role and the hours required as dictated by the business needs Be an effective communicator (written and oral) at all levels of management and with both internal and external customers / suppliers What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. Life Assurance (1 x salary) 34 days holiday Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme MyBargains Discount Platform Personal Accident Insurance Free Independent Mortgage Advice Employee Assistance Programme A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Private Medical Insurance (after 5 years service) Free Carparking Proud to be Bakkavor. We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.

Our premium brand Automotive client is currently recruiting for the following role: Test Engineer - Durability and Robustness - 34/hr (Inside IR35) - Warwickshire - 10 Months (potential to extend) Duties: Responsible for testing standard and/or custom products, devices, and/or hardware to assess their performance and reliability - Complete full preparation of test facility and/or test parts to enable effective and timely data delivery. - Provide technical advice and guidance on collection and measurement of data. To collate, manipulate and interpret data which will be used to inform engineering decisions. - Oversee commissioning and acceptance testing of measurement equipment. - Take ownership of data quality and performance reporting for measurement equipment and capability. - To conduct analysis and fault rectification to ensure minimum down time. - To support continuous improvement activity with the goal of improving test effectiveness and/or product quality. - To support all activities that result in a positive outcome from any audit, e.g. TS16949,OHSAS18001, ISO 14001. - Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager, at the appropriate site, in connection with their job as may be requested. Skills/Experience Required: - Planning, completing and reporting full vehicle Durability and Robustness Testing. - Technical expertise and experience of automotive test facility and test vehicle preparation. - Experienced with data acquisition and control systems. - Data analysis and reporting of test data. - Natural problem-solver with structured approach to problem solving in a technical environment. - The ability to validate, prepare and read engineering documents. - Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, Risk Assessment, COSHH. - Computer literate, including Microsoft Office competency to produce plans, presentations, graphs, process and Single Point Lesson (SPL) documents. - A full UK driving license with less than 6 penalty points, no disqualification, 2 years accident free record. - Experience and certification for conducting testing on proving grounds. - Agile project planning experience - ideally using JIRA. - Knowledge of instrument calibration processes. - Experience with TS16949 or ISO9001 standards and requirements. - Six Sigma, Black Belt and Green Belt Training and certification. Education: - Educated to Degree level in a Systems, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic or related field. Additional information: This role is on a contract basis and is Inside IR35. The services advertised by Premea Limited for this vacancy are those of an Employment Business. Premea is a specialist IT & Engineering recruitment consultancy representing clients in the UK and internationally within the Automotive, Motorsport and Aerospace sectors.

Job Title: Digital Operations Manager/ IT Manager/IT Operations Support Manager Location: London Department: Digital Operations Salary: 60-70k + Benefits Company Overview: We are dedicated to shaping the future of digital infrastructure and services. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Digital Operations Manager to oversee the daily operations of our digital ecosystem, ensuring top-tier performance, security, and compliance. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a dynamic team and drive the success of our digital projects. As the Digital Operations Manager, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the integrity of our IT systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams, and ensuring our digital operations meet the highest standards. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership and Management: Lead, mentor, and manage a diverse team of IT professionals including an Application Support Specialist, Technical Project Manager, Cyber Security and Compliance Analyst, and End-to-End QA Specialist. Allocate resources efficiently to ensure timely and successful project delivery. Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback to foster growth and development within the team. Operational Oversight: Oversee the daily operations of digital systems, applications, and infrastructure. Ensure high availability and performance of all IT services and applications. Implement and maintain monitoring systems to proactively identify and resolve issues. Application Support: Manage application support activities to ensure the prompt resolution of incidents and service requests. Collaborate with the Application Support Manager to develop and implement effective support processes and documentation. Ensure all applications are updated, patched, and maintained in line with best practices. Technical Project Management: Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of technical projects. Work closely with the Technical Project Manager to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and budget. Facilitate communication and collaboration between project teams and stakeholders. Cyber Security and Compliance: Ensure the implementation and adherence to cyber security policies and procedures. Collaborate with the Cyber Security and Compliance resources to conduct regular security assessments and audits. Manage compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as GDPR and Cyber Essentials Plus. Quality Assurance: Oversee the end-to-end quality assurance process for all digital products and services. Work with the End-to-End QA Specialist to develop comprehensive test plans and ensure thorough testing. Ensure quality assurance processes are followed to maintain high standards. Strategic Planning and Improvement: Develop and implement strategies to enhance digital operations and IT service delivery. Identify opportunities for process optimisation and efficiency gains. Stakeholder Communication: Act as the primary point of contact for all digital operations-related matters. Provide regular updates to senior management on the status of projects, operational performance, and security compliance. Facilitate effective communication between IT teams and business units. Problem Solving and Incident Management: Manage and resolve high-priority incidents and critical issues. Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Develop and maintain incident response plans and procedures. Requirements: Proven experience as a Digital Operations Manager, IT Manager, Support Manager, or similar role. Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to mentor and inspire a diverse team. Excellent understanding of IT infrastructure, application support, and digital operations. Demonstrated experience in managing technical projects and ensuring successful delivery. In-depth knowledge of cyber security principles and compliance requirements. Strong understanding of quality assurance processes and methodologies. Exceptional problem-solving and analytical abilities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels. Familiarity with IT service management (ITSM) frameworks such as ITIL. Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, CISSP, ITIL) are advantageous. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package. A dynamic, collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional development and growth. A chance to lead and shape the future of digital operations People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas.

HSE Engineer Permanent £40,000-£45,000 (DOE) Must be willing to travel to Somerset and London Job Purpose The business is a multi-layered technology provider of communications within transport & construction sectors. The delivery of this role requires the enforcement of Company and Client Policies and Standards, ensuring that the Engineering departments adhere to the standards and regulations that the company and our customers uphold. This role is reporting to the HSE Manager. Key Responsibilities Main Purpose of the Role; To promote and support the positive shaping and maintaining of the company s safety culture. To ensure that company operations adhere to a set of company and client safety standards. Improves efficiency and customer satisfaction. To improve assurance and safety performance. Support the Projects department in planning and the development of Safe Systems of Work. Assurance plans and the completion of audits at multiple locations nationwide. Complete risk assessment, method statements, toolbox talks and pre work briefs. Attend regular customer safety meetings Key Qualifications and Experience. ISO 45001 Internal Auditor or an auditor health & safety qualification Minimum NEBOSH Level 3 Health & Safety certification. IOSH membership. The ability to travel, work on multiple tasks identify issues and implement solutions. Clean driving licence. Desirable ISO 14001 & ISO 9001 Internal Auditor. Quality and or Environmental management certification. Experience in working in telecommunications or construction in a safety, quality assurance role. Construction Design Management experience. SSSTS or SMSTS

Role: Cyber Security Project Co-Ordinator Duration: 6 Months (extension options) Location: Remote - With Branch visit when required Warwick Rate: 350 per day (umbrella) Our client is seeking an experienced OT Cyber Security Project Co-Ordinator to support the successful delivery of their OT Cyber Programme. This initiative aims to significantly reduce systemic and local cyber risks across the Operational Technology (OT) domain. If you have a knack for project coordination and a passion for cyber security, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: Project Support: Assist project managers in planning, executing, and monitoring OT Cyber Security projects, ensuring alignment with programme goals and timelines. Meeting Coordination: Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and document minutes while tracking action items for follow-up. Documentation Management: Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, status reports, risk logs, and change control records, adhering to OT Cyber Programme standards. Local Working Instructions (LWIs): draught practical LWIs tailored to operational teams to facilitate the implementation of new OT cyber security capabilities. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs): Collaborate with stakeholders to develop SOPs that outline consistent processes for managing new cyber security tools. Policy Support: Assist in refining management-level policies governing OT cyber security practises, ensuring compliance with governance and regulations. Standards Compliance: Ensure all documentation meets internal standards and relevant frameworks (e.g., NIST, IEC 62443) for audit readiness. BAU Handover: Coordinate the documentation needed for a smooth transition to Business-as-Usual (BAU) teams, including operational guides and training materials. Version Control: Maintain version control and accessibility of documentation in central repositories with appropriate permissions. Continuous Improvement: Gather feedback from stakeholders to enhance documentation clarity and effectiveness. Stakeholder Communication: Serve as a central contact point for project updates to both internal and external stakeholders. Progress Tracking: Monitor milestones and deliverables, updating trackers and dashboards to reflect project status. Risk Management: Support the identification and tracking of project risks and issues, escalating when necessary. Resource Coordination: Assist in scheduling project resources, including workshops and training sessions. Change Control Support: Help manage change requests and support impact assessments. Quality Assurance: Conduct quality checks on deliverables to meet agreed standards. Experience & Technical Requirements: Knowledge : Familiarity with project management methodologies (PRINCE2, Agile), change management, and documentation standards in regulated environments. Experience : Proven track record in supporting complex projects in a cyber security or OT context. Ability to develop structured documentation and manage stakeholder communications effectively. Technical Proficiency : Skilled in Microsoft Office tools and collaboration platforms (SharePoint, Teams), with experience in project management tools (MS Project). Visual Communication : Capable of creating visual aids (process flows, RACI charts) to support reporting and stakeholder engagement. Desirable Qualifications: Familiarity with cyber security frameworks (NIST CSF, IEC 62443) and an understanding of OT environments and their unique challenges. Involvement in structured procurement events and ITT/RFP submissions. If you're ready to take on a pivotal role in enhancing cyber resilience and operational maturity, apply today! Join our client in their commitment to safeguarding the OT domain through innovative cyber security solutions. Application Process: Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Data Quality Analyst Contract : Permanent Salary : Grade 4 (£25,584 £27,269) Hours : Full time - 37 hours Work Pattern : Mon - Fri (Flexi time) Location : Headquarters/Remote working An opportunity has arisen within Business Intelligence for a Data Quality Analyst based at Headquarters in Sheffield. The overall purpose of the role will be to ensure the execution of data quality routines, proactively monitoring, measuring, analysing, executing, tracking, and reporting on data quality issues. The role also involves supporting managers in developing the CRMP/Strategic Plan and other key strategic documents, as well as providing systems administration and support in data collection systems. To be considered for this role, you will have previous experience with: Working in data quality management or a similar role. Supporting the development of key documentation. Providing systems administration and support for data collection systems. You must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent attention to detail and accuracy, and an understanding of data analysis and data quality management tools. You must be a good communicator with strong interpersonal skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team. The key duties will include supporting Business Intelligence in aggregating data for strategic documents and making recommendations to support corporate decision-making. You will be responsible for ensuring data quality to support informed decision-making, ensuring quality assurance of statutory obligations and submitting data to the Home Office and other organisations. You will conduct system reviews, recommend performance improvements, collate and validate statistical returns, perform daily data quality checks, and maintain supporting documentation. Additionally, you will track and audit data passing through Business Intelligence managed systems. New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme. Most of our corporate roles offer flexi time and agile working, meaning people can vary their hours to suit their commitments outside of work as agreed with their line manager. Flexi time can be accrued with a potential of up to 13 days to be taken within a year. All eligible corporate staff are auto enrolled onto the Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions ranging from 5.5% to 12.5%. It is a defined benefit pension scheme that means pensions are based on salary and the length of paying into the scheme. Further information on the scheme, and additional benefits, can be found on the LGPS website. Other benefits include (but not limited to) enhanced sick pay, access to free on-site gyms, a cycle 2 work scheme, access to emergency services discounts across a wide variety of popular companies, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the TransaveUK credit union. Closing date for applications: 09:00 hours on 23rd June 2025 Interviews are likely to be held: Week commencing 30th June 2025 Interested? If you would like to find out more, please click the apply button. You will be directed to our website to complete your application for this position. We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration. Please note any appointment is subject to the relevant level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake regulated activity which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People.All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print this can be arranged. No agencies please.

Your new company A global leader in designing, building, and operating energy-efficient, reliable data centres, hosting major financial, media, corporate, and cloud wholesale providers. Your new role Central European role reporting to the Regional Head of Finance. You'll manage financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, ensuring smooth operations during a project. Manage regional financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting (annual, quarterly, strategic). Review and analyse regional financial reports for senior management. Present monthly regional finance reviews to the Group CFO. Collaborate cross-functionally to improve site profitability and reporting quality. Oversee external stakeholder relationships (auditors, regulators). Support the development of financial models and tools. Perform ad-hoc financial analysis as directed. Provide ad-hoc analysis and coordination for the new ERP system. What you'll need to succeed Qualified Accountant - ACA, ACCA OR CIMA (OR Equivalent) Proven experience in finance management and FP&A Strong understanding of financial principles, practices, systems and IFRS accounting principles. Experience of managing multiple projects Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist 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 (url removed)

Well established and growing electronics manufacturing client now looking to add an experienced Quality Manager with manufacturing ( PCB assembly / mechanical assembly ) expertise to their senior team. Located Central Belt - Commutable from Fife, Edinburgh, Lothians, Central, Lanarkshire. Role will be responsible for Accountbility for the site QMS, standards, process, NPI, APQP, management of the Quality Team. Work with Operations and Site Management to integrate quality objectives into business objectives and develop quality improvement strategies to reduce the cost of poor quality and drive operational efficiencies. Conduct internal, external and customer audits in line with company certifications and quality standards. Produce improvement and corrective action plans and ensure these are communicated and tracked. Lead and train others to develop effective corrective and preventive actions using 8D and Mistake Proofing concepts in response to customer concerns and audit results. Lead, participate and facilitate various continuous improvement events and projects to support company goals and objectives. Lead cultural change utilizing appropriate continuous improvement tools and methodologies (PDCA, Six Sigma, Mistake Proofing, kaizen, etc). Utilise strong interpersonal skills to communicate and engage support for driving improvement across various functions and levels within the Site and Division. Contribute to site engagement and people initiatives. Qualifications, Skills and Attributes Related Engineering Degree required Demonstrate a successful track record within a similar position at a similar level or having developed experience or significant professional develop to make a step to first Quality Manager Role. Professional and confident communicator (written and verbal) at all levels. Self-motivated with the ability to work proactively in an electronics manufacturing environment. Experienced with working with Quality Management Systems within an Aerospace manufacturing environment Experience of being responsible for an AS9100 Audit Strong stakeholder management and communication Skills, can demonstrate their ability to, build good working relationships, persuade and influence at a senior level, both externally and internally Positive, enthusiastic with a track record of making significant improvements in their areas of expertise. Data driven with strong analytical and problem-solving ability Strong IT skills. Microsoft office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).

Payroll / HR Systems Administrator - Surrey - £40000 + Benefits Hybrid: Yes - 3 days office / 2 days from home JGA are exclusively partnered with a British retail brand, developing fantastic fashion and homeware, who have a opportunity to join their team as a Payroll / HR Systems Administrator, working closely with the Senior Payroll & Reward Manager, to ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time. Core Responsibilities: Support the Payroll & Reward Manager with monthly payroll input and validation processes Process system updates, including changes to employee positions Oversee onboarding data input for Support Office and Warehouse team members Manage the offboarding process, including calculating final payments and issuing leaver communications Provide guidance to teams and managers on effective use of the HR system Serve as the primary point of contact for payroll-related queries, confidently resolving issues as they arise Monitor and manage the payroll and pensions inbox, responding to employee enquiries in a timely manner Conduct monthly audits to ensure HR system data and team member files are current and accurate Reference and apply company policies when addressing payroll queries, seeking input from the Senior Payroll & Systems Manager when necessary Maintain accurate and up-to-date system user guides Set up and manage employee allowances and deductions Stay informed on relevant legislation and ensure associated company policies are up to date Calculate and process one-off payments and statutory entitlements Review weekly timesheets, ensuring accurate time coding by managers Administer maternity, paternity, and adoption pay processes and provide support where needed Complete statutory forms including SSP1 and SMP1 Produce monthly and ad-hoc reports as required Act as deputy in the absence of the Senior Payroll & Reward Manager Provide ad-hoc support to the People Advisor team and People & Systems Administrator Key Skills and Attributes: Proven experience in payroll processing Strong administrative and organisational capabilities High level of accuracy and numeracy Methodical, detail-oriented approach Ability to manage tight deadlines while maintaining composure Proficiency in Excel is advantageous Excellent written and verbal communication skills Professional, discreet, and trustworthy Strong relationship-building skills across departments Interest in process improvement and procedural accuracy This is a fantastic opportunity, to join a great team and brand! please get in touch to discuss your application! (url removed) (phone number removed) JGA Recruitment Group Ltd ("We") are committed to equality of opportunity for all applications regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. We strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply. We are also committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. We are a specialist payroll, HR & Marketing recruitment agency and recruitment business as defined in the Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003 (our business). These statements together with our privacy notices set out the basis on which any personal data we collect from you, or that you provide to us, will be processed by us.

Job Title: Cyber Security Manager Location: Flexible Hybrid Working - Around 2 days in the office at NNC Rate of Pay: 400 per day Umbrella OR PAYE 311.12 per day PAYE Working Hours: Full time - 37 hours per week Type: Temporary role - Inside IR35 - Up to 9 months Opus People Solutions are working with North Northamptonshire Council to recruit for a Cyber Security Manager. Purpose of the job North Northamptonshire Council is going through a period of large-scale strategy and transformation to bring together our estates as well as create world leading services for our citizens. We have an ambition to create brilliant and modernised services; to use modern platforms and infrastructure; and to make the best out of our investments in our technology and teams. This is a vital role in that journey, responsible for ensuring that we design and implement security right from the beginning of our journey, mitigating and managing technical risks to data and the organisation. This role is responsible to the Chief Information Officer of North Northants Council for: Providing expert advice on the selection, design, justification, implementation and operation of information security controls and management strategies to maintain the confidentiality, integrity, availability, accountability and relevant compliance of information systems. Provide leadership in shaping and delivering our cyber security strategy, the design of our products and services, baking security into our standards and practice. This should be achieved alongside an expert balance in the management of information governance and controls to support the organisation's ambition to be digitally flexible. Convey the value of security across the council, working with stakeholders at all levels to ensure that security is embedded and part of the organisation's ethos. Ensure the organisation adheres to legal and best practice standards for security and leads on technical audits for the Council. Supporting our digital approach and outcomes to impact residents and businesses through organisational strategy. Role Responsibilities Direct responsibility for the leadership and development of enterprise-wide security architecture and processes which ensure that the strategic application of security is embedded in the organisation. Working closely with our DPO and information governance teams to shape our security stance on technology and information management. Working closely with colleagues in West Northamptonshire Council and partners to deliver our digital vision and roadmap. Reviewing our infrastructure and technology to analyse and assess vulnerabilities, in order to build and execute plans to mitigate these. Regularly monitoring and reviewing our cyber stance, in order to update our strategy in line with our organisational ambitions. Engage with senior and relevant stakeholders across the organisation to ensure that adequate measures are in place to support the integrity of the estate and data. Increasing security awareness within the organisation and developing approaches to support this. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of emerging security trends and developments in areas of interest to the organisation and utilising new approaches to develop our strategy and align. Analyse results of investigations into complex or highly sensitive security violations or breaches and determine any modifications to standards and their implementation. Review supply chain assessments, new business proposals and planned technical changes and provide specialist guidance on security issues and implications. Enabling the organisation in the compliance of areas such as GDPR, PCI, PSN and working towards standards such as ISO27001. Developing and coaching the information security team and working closely with the Technology, Digital and Data management team. Ensuring the organisation is focused with adequate levels of patching, firewall configuration reviews and SIEM alerting. Hold our partners/suppliers to account for spend, performance and behaviour, including diversity within their teams. Maintain and input to the risk register in the technology service, documenting details of any or all risks and their progress to remediation or mitigation. Manage staff performance appropriately by providing constructive feedback and take action where performance falls below the expected standard. Participate/ work with external groups and stakeholders for the organisation such as NCSC, EMGWARP, auditors and accreditors as required. Person Specification Technical knowledge and experience Expert knowledge and understanding of security and system architectures; the relevant technologies, tools and platforms, best modern practice; industry trends and risks Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certified. A good working knowledge of information security including ISO/ IEC 27001 Information Security Management Standard and Cyber essentials. A deep applied knowledge of agile ways of working Experience of working across multiple channels (some or all of digital content, digital tools, assisted digital, webchat, phone, face to face). Understanding of, and practical experience of applying GDPR, the Freedom of Information Act and other related legislation, standards and codes of practice. Knowledge of infrastructure concepts, protocols and standards, including Active Directory, group policies, various hosting options, SSL, SAN, business continuity and disaster recovery. High level of management, development and interpersonal skills. Expert in understanding the business environment of the organisation and closely associated organisations and the organisation's technical platforms. Expert in understanding the functional structure of businesses and other organisations; their mission, objectives, strategies and critical success factors. experience with managing technology suppliers and partner experience of developing services that takes account of the needs of diverse users. Skills and Abilities Ability to lead/action the organisation's cyber strategy and team. Ability to lead during times of great change. Ability to develop and get agreement for a strategy. Ability to flex delivery approaches depending on context. Passionate about building diverse teams and communities. A strong influencer, with the ability to persuade and negotiate with stakeholders of all levels, including CEO, directors and elected members, including communicating methodologies and projects to a diverse, non-expert audience, and leading on the team's remits, priorities and budget. Strong people management skills, with the ability to create a positive working environment in which equality and diversity are embedded in every aspect of the team's work and output, dignity at work is upheld and staff are empowered and motivated to achieve good outcomes. Shows the ability to delegate effectively, empowering others. For more information or to process your application for this role, please apply online now.

QA Supervisor We drive our own success Competitive salary A range of voluntary benefits including holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans Holbeach Site based 3s & 2s, 18:00 - 06:00 Permanent Why join us? We're proud to offer you a career with a global leader in the fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to give everyone the opportunity and support to develop and progress their career. To nurture talent, fuel ambition and work with resilience and purpose to achieve the highest possible standards. What we do. This fantastic opportunity will be based at our Bakkavor Pizza site in Holbeach St Marks, Lincolnshire. The site specialises in making chilled pizzas and is 11 miles from Spalding, 13.5 miles from Boston, 18 miles from Wisbech, 23 miles from King's Lynn and 29 miles from Peterborough. About the role. As QA Supervisor, your key focus will be to lead and motivate the QA team in monitoring and evaluating product and processing systems and factory practices. In this busy and exciting role, you will ensure agreed standards of quality are achieved and improved upon, whilst taking a lead in generating and building a quality culture. Accountabilities: To participate and direct QA team to observe and audit production processes and GMP, ensuring products are made to specification and within customer codes of practice and Bakkavor standards - reporting findings to managers as appropriate To assist in delivery of site standards for visits and audits either through direct input, indirect support and / or organisation of QA team activities To coordinate non-conformance findings including actions taken and report to relevant department managers - ensuring completion of any required corrective actions from day to day issues e.g. micro results for positive release. In addition, trend non-conformances to identify recurring issues and find and recommend permanent solutions To ensure products and ingredients are evaluated against specification To support the promotion of a quality culture and help to develop the quality management system To coordinate QA requirements for product launches e.g. updating required documentation and systems, liaison with Process team and line support to ensure product is manufactured to correct standard With guidance from Line Manager, manage QA activities required to deliver improvement of Technical KPIs e.g. audit of non-conforming processes, complaint investigations, update of swab schedules, GMP audits, glass, and plastic audits To plan and co-ordinate work of the QA team to meet requirements of the quality management system and the needs of the business ensuring that the QA team are kept up to date with all business and customer communication as appropriate Lead, motivate and inspire QA team to achieve personal development and continuous improvement To operate in a safe working manner and support the site/business on continuous improvement relating to health, safety, and the environment About you. Ideally you will have a good practical working knowledge of food safety legislation and quality requirements. A strong QA background is desirable for this role but more importantly you will be energetic, punctual, proactive, and reliable with the ability to lead, guide, and motivate others towards achievement. HACCP knowledge, a food science qualification or equivalent and experience in the manufacturing industry within a high care / high risk environment will be favourable. What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: A stakeholder pension scheme Personal accident Insurance Free independent mortgage advice Employee assistance programme A range of voluntary benefits Holiday purchase scheme Additional life assurance Dental & hospital cash plans Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools Affordable loans via your salary Proud to be and loyal service awards Plus, a commitment to your wellbeing that includes emotional, physical and financial support services delivered by our fantastic team of wellbeing champions Proud to be Bakkavor. We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.

Contract Manager - Strategic Vendor Engagement (with De-merger Experience) Hybrid (Birmingham HQ 1-2 days per week) (Apply online only) P/D (ASAP start) Outside IR35 Our customer is seeking a Contract Manager to be responsible for overseeing the full contract lifecycle for a varied portfolio of strategic suppliers, including those providing recruitment, HR and reward services, insurance brokerage, procurement support, and employee benefits. The role focuses on delivering commercial value, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintaining productive supplier relationships-particularly during key organisational changes such as de-mergers. Key Responsibilities: Contract Negotiation & Drafting: Take ownership of negotiating and drafting agreements across HR, recruitment, insurance, and employee benefits categories. Ensure all contracts are compliant with legal standards, commercially effective, and aligned with internal risk and policy frameworks. Support During De-mergers & Transitions: Offer expert contractual guidance throughout the planning and delivery of de-mergers or structural changes. Revise existing supplier agreements to reflect changes in business ownership, service delivery, or organisational structure. Contribute to the smooth separation of shared services while maintaining business continuity. Cross-Functional Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with HR, Legal, Procurement, and Finance teams to define service needs and ensure contract terms meet operational objectives. Supplier Management & Engagement: Act as the primary contact for contract-related queries and issues from third-party vendors. Foster strong, value-driven relationships with key suppliers to support consistent service quality. Contract Governance & Compliance: Implement robust governance frameworks to oversee contract activity, including escalation routes, review processes, and audit documentation. Ensure adherence to applicable procurement laws and regulations, such as PCR 2015. Supplier Performance Management: Develop and oversee performance metrics such as SLAs and KPIs to evaluate supplier delivery. Lead regular performance assessments and champion continuous improvement initiatives. Lifecycle & Change Management: Manage the full lifecycle of contracts, from renewal and extension to amendment and termination. Create and maintain structured, easy-to-follow workflows (e.g., swim-lane diagrams) to support change control processes. Essential Skills & Experience: Extensive hands-on experience in managing contracts within HR, recruitment, insurance, and employee benefits categories. Strong negotiation skills with a keen understanding of commercial value and risk management. Demonstrated ability to support major organisational changes, including de-mergers, restructures, or business separations. Solid grasp of public sector procurement processes and relevant contract legislation. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management abilities, with a collaborative approach. Well-versed in contract governance and supplier performance monitoring frameworks. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Olivia Yafai at Crimson or immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn 250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy

Willmott Dixon are currently recruiting for an IT Procurement Manager to join their IT team. This role can be done remotely but may require travel for meetings to our head office in Letchworth Garden City, or to other locations as needed, according to business needs. This is a fixed term contract role (9 to 12 months FTC). The IT Procurement Manager is responsible for overseeing procurement processes, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring effective asset and licensing management within the organization. You will be involved in strategic planning, negotiation, and coordination to ensure that Willmott Dixon acquires the necessary goods and services efficiently and cost-effectively while maintaining compliance with relevant regulations and standards. The IT Procurement Manager will ensure that Willmott Dixon realises value from their partners and suppliers' relationships, including Licence Solution Partners and other software resellers. You will also be responsible for defining and implementing internal compliance activities and reviews and responding to and managing vendor audits. Some of the duties / responsibilities within the role will include: Providing procurement and contractual support to the organisation through the end-to-end management of the procurement process. Reviewing spend, identifying areas for cost savings, internal process improvements and improved supplier performance. Reviewing and negotiating optimum commercial terms for Willmott Dixon. Defining and implementing guidelines and procedures for ensuring compliance and governance for contracts and assets. Analysing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvements and cost optimisation. Ensuring that the best possible prices are negotiated for IT equipment and licences using supplier benchmarking activities. Leading and managing tendering and RFP processes for large contracts and conducting partner and supplier contract reviews, renewals and terminations. Ensuring effective contract management and identifying and managing risks that may arise through the operation of the contract. Ensuring that accurate records are kept for all contracts and assets, providing regular reports with metrics and central repository for all documentation. Essential criteria Proven experience in procurement, vendor management, supplier relationship management, asset management Experience of compliance ensuring regulations and industry standards are followed. Budget & financial management Excellent negotiation skills and commitment to sustainable practices Strong team leadership and development Ability to analyse data and trends to drive improvements and cost reduction. Knowledge of ITIL framework Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Desirable criteria Professional certification such as CIPS (Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management) Prince 2 Foundation HAM and SAM Practitioner Additional Information Willmott Dixon embraces diversity in the workplace and will consider flexible and agile working. We are a disability confident employer. Benefits: In return we reward our people generously with a competitive package that gives you flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes but is not limited to, an enhanced pension scheme, full / heavily discounted private medical, life assurance, incentive bonus and a car scheme which will make us a market leader in sustainable company travel. Applicable roles will benefit from a motoring expenditure allowance (MEA) and everyone can access a new generation of low carbon and electric cars via the Willmott Dixon run car leasing scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was awarded No 1 in the Best "big" Companies (2022) to work for and the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2024 and is the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

Title: IT Service Desk Manager Reporting To: Director of Operations Location: Hybrid, with a minimum of three days per week in the office. Our office is based near Latimer Road, London. Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum Hours of Work: 40 hours per week (inclusive of a one hour paid daily lunch break) Contract: Permanent Benefits: 25 days annual leave per year, plus public holidays; Company electronic devices; Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme; Private health insurance after completion of probation; Eligibility for a Blue Light discount card Closing Date: 3rd July 2025, 5pm Job Summary Oversee our helpdesk, which acts as the first point of contact for requests for support from our staff and volunteers. Lead business as usual IT operations and support so our people have the tools they need to carry out their work. Work with correspondents to solve problems, allocate team members to tasks, resolve issues, and constantly improve processes, standards and service quality. Key Responsibilities Helpdesk Manage the team that runs our helpdesk to ensure it functions as well as it can and make sure routine tasks are always taken care of Oversee first-line support and provide second-line support for inbound enquiries, troubleshooting and solving cases wherever possible Identify common or emerging issues and support with identifying root causes to continually improve the service Engage with colleagues to escalate more complex issues for further support, coordinate their resolution if appropriate, and manage stakeholders Support and troubleshoot hardware and software issues, deliver induction training for new starters, and assist with access management and offboarding Team Leadership and development Manage the team that runs our helpdesk to ensure it functions as well as it can and make sure routine tasks are always taken care of Follow, develop and suggest improvements to processes and documentation on how to respond to queries Modify or create processes as required in consultation with lead members of Operational, Technology and Security teams Make sure work is correctly logged to monitor workload across the team, and provide additional support where necessary Actively contribute to the development of the organisation to ensure it remains relevant, effective and of the highest quality Devices and software Work with the technical team to ensure we deliver the IT service following industry best practice. Address gaps as required and continually monitor their effectiveness Maintain secure device build, patching according to policy, and ensure we have the means to consider, distribute and maintain approved software Manage a plan of joiners/movers/leavers, asset replacement, ensuring requirements handled in good time Monitoring and KPIs Monitor the effectiveness of operational service, identify and respond to issues Maintain KPIs agreed with the Head of Operations and the Security Lead Privacy, security, and audits Collaborate with the security team and auditors. Ensure services are delivered according to the ISMS objectives Action audit findings and collaborate on tackling systematic issues identified Routinely audit performance to make sure work is always of the highest standard and provide reports where necessary Ensure information is kept confidential, handled sensitively, and retained in accordance with our policies Person Specification Essential Experience of managing a small support team, with a desire to support and help others Understanding of helpdesk management and how to manage work and resources Good skills in managing devices and software Knowledge of GDPR (main concepts and principles) Working knowledge of a variety of devices and systems such as Windows, Mac/iOS, Chromebooks, Google Workspace Analytical, with a logical approach to problem-solving Excellent communicator both written and verbal Able to remain calm under pressure A collaborator who can consider others perspectives A quick learner and keen to learn new tools and skills Flexible and able to work on a wide range of activities Able to manage own time, confirm priorities and expectations Independent, but knows when to ask questions Understand when to make decisions and when to engage a wider group Comfortable dealing with ambiguous situations and objectives Desirable Exposure to ITIL or knowledge of ITIL Foundation Experience with Jira and Salesforce This role is subject to eligibility to work in the UK, plus satisfactory background and reference checks. We will be interviewing on a rolling basis and reserve the right to close the job advert early if we receive a high number of applicants.

- - About Safran Nacelles Ltd Safran Nacelles is a worldwide leader in aircraft engine nacelles. Our products and services equip all aircraft types; regional, business, short, medium and long range commercial aircraft. Our expertise covers nacelle design, manufacturing, integration, maintenance and services. We were voted the 28rd best worldwide employer in 2022 by Forbes. Our site in Burnley provides employment to almost 700 people and we are proud to be one of the largest private sector employer in Burnley. Our Four People Fundamentals underpin life at Safran, and our culture is built on the following principles; Promoting diversity and inclusion Developing skills and building opportunities Creating a trustworthy work place Promoting collaboration and mutual support Why not visit our website for more information on careers at Safran Careers At a glance Safran url removed What will I be doing ? To support the Operations team in delivering products on time and to the quality standards required by our customers. To continually reduce customer escapes, internal and external concessions and the overall cost of non-quality through the application of appropriate Quality and continuous improvement tools. To ensure compliance with internal processes and procedures and external customer and regulatory requirements. Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment and organise 5S initiatives. To ensure adherence to the group Quality Management System and compliance to all Customer and regulatory requirements including EASA Part 21, EN 9100 and NADCAP. To prepare for and contribute to external audits with Customers and regulatory bodies. To schedule and manage product and process audits and any resultant non conformances and corrective actions. To develop and lead customer escape prevention plans. To develop and lead concession reduction plans. To apply key quality tools such as PFMEA, Gauge R&R, 8D, SPC and to support others in the application of these tools. Exceptional Company Benefits Competitive salary 37 hour working week over 4.5 days with a 1pm finish on Friday Flexi-time scheme that allows you to take two half days or one full day off per month 33 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Option to purchase an additional 5 days of annual leave 10% employer pension contribution 5% employee contribution with the option to increase this voluntarily through tax efficient salary exchange 4 x life insurance benefit as a member of the pension scheme Non-contributory BUPA private medical insurance plan Group income protection scheme paying 50% of your salary in the event that you are too ill to work Support for your continuous professional development and career development Enhanced sickness, maternity, adoption and paternity leave Excellent on-site catering facilities offering subsidised hot and cold breakfast and lunch Option to purchase Safran shares with additional free shares from the Company Corporate membership at Crow Wood Hotel & Spa to use the fitness suite, classes, pool and sauna, offering 54% discount as a gold member Wellbeing support through our employee assistance programme offering mental health support through a confidential 24/7 helpline, access to remote GP appointments, medical second opinions and physiotherapy Cycles to work scheme Discounts on your high street purchases through our benefits platform Long Service awards providing you with a monetary award and additional annual leave Relaxed dress code on Fridays Support for flexible working Safran referral scheme - refer someone for a job and you may qualify for a 1,000 reward Hybrid working option Electric car charging points on site Enter a draw to win a Burnley Football Club hospitality match day experience Line manager leadership conference every 6 months Fully funded quarterly site team-building events What do you need from me? Engineering related Degree / HND, or equivalent experience Quality assurance experience in a technical and/or manufacturing environment. Experience of complex problem solving and the delivery of improvement projects Experience of the application of key quality tools (PFMEA, SPC, 8D, 6 Sigma) Good communication skills, both verbal and written Experience of Quality planning for the introduction of new products Experience of Aerospace quality standards and regulations Working knowledge of French while beneficial is not essential What's my next step? Please apply by uploading a CV, and if your experience matches what we're looking for, one of our recruitment team will give you a call Diversity & Inclusion We want Safran Nacelles to be a workplace where everyone feels valued, can be themselves and know they can reach their full potential. We embrace and celebrate our differences through various initiatives and support colleagues through a number of staff networks. We're committed to building a strong, diverse workforce and making Safran Nacelles an inclusive place to work. -

Do you have experience with QMS/BMS systems, and looking for a role with an innovative, growing company? Do you have experience with coordinating internal and external audits? Have you worked to industry standards such as ISO13485, AS9100 and ISO9001? If so, this Quality Systems Engineer position is perfect for you! This Quality Systems Engineer is working for an electronics manufacturer in the Andover area. The role offers a Monday to Friday working week, 8:30am 5:30pm, with an early finish of 3:30pm on a Friday . The role is paying up to £50,000 depending on experience . This is a full time on site role. The Quality Systems Engineer will support and develop the Business Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO9001, AS9100, and ISO13485 standards. Key responsibilities of the Quality Systems Engineer include document control, internal and external audit support, internal auditing, and continuous improvement activities. The role involves coordinating external audits from certification and regulatory bodies. The role involves analysing QHSE data too. The engineer will work closely with all business levels, contribute to management reviews, and deputise for the QHSE Manager as needed, ensuring effective system integration and compliance across operations. You will need: Experience with quality and business management systems Experience working to standards such as ISO13485, AS9100 and ISO9001 A background within manufacturing Internal auditing experience A degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field is desirable Previous experience or knowledge of Electronic/Electrical Engineering is advantageous If you are interested in this role and think you have the skills and experience this company are looking for then APPLY NOW. Alternatively, please call Tom Jones at Kingdom People on (phone number removed) . Kingdom People is acting within the capacity of a Recruitment Agency for their client.

Junior Quality & Compliance Engineer Job Description Location: Bristol Reports to: Quality Manager Direct Reports: None Security Clearance: SC (Eligible for clearance) Role Purpose As a Quality & Compliance Engineer , you will ensure compliance with quality standards, regulations, and project requirements across the organisation. You will maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) , conduct audits, manage non-conformances, and drive continuous improvement initiatives . This role focuses on quality assurance and compliance , requiring strong auditing and process improvement expertise. Key Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain the QMS to ensure compliance with industry regulations and business requirements. Lead quality and compliance audits , managing corrective actions and process improvements. Support product assurance , ensuring products meet customer and regulatory requirements. Drive continuous improvement initiatives , streamlining processes and procedures. Manage non-conformances , identifying root causes and implementing solutions. Monitor regulatory changes , ensuring internal processes remain compliant. Provide training and guidance , promoting a strong quality culture across the business. Lead the annual audit schedule , including external certification audits. Person Specification Skills & Competencies Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Analytical mindset with the ability to assess risks and recommend improvements. Proactive problem solver , focused on quality and efficiency. Ability to influence and drive change across teams. Resilient and adaptable , able to work under pressure. Experience & Qualifications Experience in Quality Assurance & Compliance in an engineering or manufacturing environment. Strong auditing background with expertise in ISO standards and regulatory requirements. Knowledge of quality engineering, statistical tools, and continuous improvement techniques .

QA Auditor Factory based role We drive our own success. £28,000 - £30,000 per annum based on experience On site staff shop, MyBargains discount platform and more. Bakkavor Meals London - Park Royal ( Elveden site) Fully Site based Friday - Monday 7am -5pm Permanent role Why join us? We're constantly evolving, progressing, and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. We believe in fueling ambition and guiding success. In supporting everyone with talent and drive to own what they do, realize their potential, and build a brilliant future for themselves at Bakkavor. What we do. This particular role is at our Bakkavor Meals site in Park Royal - West London. Split across 3 factories and 1 distribution centre. The factories make chilled ready meals, houmous dips, deli products & savoury accompaniments and employs over 2,000 people. About the role. To audit, monitor, improve and evaluate quality systems and procedures and provide technical support for the operational teams while maintaining and promoting technical and quality standards in line with business needs and customer requirements with guidance from QA Supervisor / Manager. Compliance tasks: Critical Control Points annual validations Allergen validations Packaging intake verification Conducting internal audits Quality Auditors tasks: Monitoring environmental and hygiene practises, including post clean line sign-off, collection of swabs & water samples Quality checks and then collection of finished product and raw materials for microbiological & nutritional testing Conducting various daily audits (including GMP, Glass & Plastics audits, and ensuring corrective action with the shift manager Conducting internal quality assessment panels (QAS) throughout the shift & raising issues with the senior key-op/ shift manager Calibration & Verification of factory equipment Raising & completion of factory non conformances Dealing with shift issues & completion of QA shift report Complaint & Olympus mismatches Investigations About you. Ideally you will have some professional experience within a similar Technical/QA role in a food environment, but skills can be taught and if you have the enthusiasm and drive to develop within quality assurance this is an excellent first role. Understanding the chain of custody within the food environment and a background of working on small to mid-sized quality improvement projects, such as implementing new procedures and defining new supporting documentation - will be key. You will be an excellent communicator who can work alone with a proactive and innovative approach to problem solving What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. You'll enjoy: Life Assurance (1 x salary) 25 days holiday Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme MyBargains Discount Platform Personal Accident Insurance Free Independent Mortgage Advice Employee Assistance Programme A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Private Medical Insurance (after 5 years service) Free Carparking Proud to be Bakkavor. We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.

Job Description - Rate : GBP (Apply online only)/day Inside IR35 (negotiable) Technical Quality of Acceptance Manager - Spanish Speaking - Country Management and Remediation Location: London (Fully Remote) Role Description: The International Client Services - Technical Quality of Acceptance (TQA) Manager is responsible for leading and supervising all related technical acceptance enablement activities as part of their assigned county/ies, leveraging a strong trend and root cause analysis approach, while orchestrating the required support from specialised partnering teams to achieve successful remediation and country acceptance health targets. The role holder is accountable for working with Stakeholders, representing the TQA project by providing regular country updates, including challenges and wins to direct management and senior internal stakeholder clients. The TQA Manager stays on top of all the project activities in the assigned countries and is the primary contact for issues and challenges arising from the portfolio of merchants they are responsible for. This role requires payments knowledge in the financial services industry, ideally from a scheme, or an acquiring background in the acceptance or acceptance related field, ensuring smooth and consistent deliveries, while understanding and fixing technical problems raised during payment checkout at POS terminals and ecommerce websites. Responsibilities Manages technical communications with client's technical team, project team, customer service teams and senior executives Provides technical support and consultancy to assigned markets and clients while naturally becoming the trusted point of contact for fixing technical acceptance issues Proactively resolves client business & technical problems while showing strong leadership navigating the articulated business matrix, acting in complete autonomy Supports business development teams to expand acceptance in specific markets Supports market testing activities conducted with the partners and lead remediation efforts Proactively find gaps in the acceptance by reviewing historical transactions using data tools Provides regular updates and reporting adapted to different levels of management on key metrics and objectives Be able to adapt overall remediation tactics and strategies to address challenges/issues/ opportunities Executes department initiatives and ensures processes and projects are well documented to meet auditing requirements Could have additional responsibilities for planning, directing, and coordinating activities cross functionally. At a minimum, here's what we need from you: Extensive knowledge and experience of the payment ecosystem, preferably from a scheme or acquiring background Extensive experience in managing card acceptance (technical remediation) from an operational perspective Proficient knowledge of Excel, Trend Analysis and Root Cause Analysis are essential Good knowledge of Power Point, proficient in delivering presentations Natural relationship builder able to proficiently set and maintain great relationships with a portfolio of clients and multiple internal stakeholders GCS is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Raw Material Technologist We drive our own success. Up to £33,000 per annum based on experience On site staff shop, MyBargains discount platform and more. Bakkavor Meals London - Park Royal (Cumberland site) Fully Site based Monday - Friday 8.30am -5pm Permanent role Why join us? We're constantly evolving, progressing, and diversifying. And we want our people to do so too. For everyone to feel empowered, engaged and enabled. To create opportunities to move forward, climb higher and push for more. We believe in fueling ambition and guiding success. In supporting everyone with talent and drive to own what they do, realize their potential, and build a brilliant future for themselves at Bakkavor. What we do. This particular role is at our Bakkavor Meals site in Park Royal - West London. Split across 3 factories and 1 distribution centre. The factories make chilled ready meals, houmous dips, deli products & savoury accompaniments and employs over 2,000 people. About the role. In this busy and exciting role, your key focus will be to complete food safety risk assessments and specifications for raw materials entering the business. Working cross-functionally to ensure all new raw materials are sourced and purchased from approved suppliers and to acceptable specifications. Reporting to the RAW Materials Manager, your role will involve working closely with Group Central Technical, Specification, NPD, Buying, Process and Quality departments. Accountabilities: Complete food safety risk assessments for raw materials and liaise with suppliers to capture all relevant information Carry out ongoing assessment of ingredients to ensure suitability and compliance Ensure all raw materials have an approved and active specification on our insight system Generate, maintain, and update relevant raw material systems and databases - liaising with Operations, Technical, Buying and NPD as appropriate Work closely with manager to ensure that all suppliers either existing to the business or a new supplier/material to be introduced into the business has full/current approval status Participate in Technical audits including customer and Group Technical Ensure that all information held centrally on supplier approval is reflective of the factories supply base and risk assessment outcome Escalate appropriately internally / externally if discrepancies are found Assist in the capture of information and co-ordination of responses in the event of a food safety alert. Assess suitability of materials against retailer's codes of practice Open communication with the procurement, technical and operational teams - where products fall outside the specification into the reject category About you. Drive and enthusiasm in all aspects of the technical role. Be able to work effectively within a team environment and also on own initiative Be computer literate and conversant in Word, Excel and Access packages and be able to generate procedures, graphs, reports and presentations Have a flexible approach to the role and the hours required as dictated by the business needs Be an effective communicator (written and oral) at all levels of management and with both internal and external customers / suppliers What you'll receive. As an equal opportunity employer, we're committed to providing a safe and rewarding environment for you to thrive in. This is why we work hard to deliver benefits, rewards and wellbeing offerings that are important to you. Life Assurance (1 x salary) 25 days holiday Staff Shop Stakeholder Pension Scheme MyBargains Discount Platform Personal Accident Insurance Free Independent Mortgage Advice Employee Assistance Programme A Range of voluntary benefits (holiday purchase scheme, additional life assurance, dental & hospital cash plans) Discounted tutoring for children Access to financial learning tools and affordable loans via your salary Private Medical Insurance (after 5 years service) Free Carparking Proud to be Bakkavor. We're proud to be the market leader in the UK fresh prepared food industry. We're proud to supply meals, salads, desserts, pizza and bread to leading grocery retailers including Tesco, M&S, Sainsbury's and Waitrose. We're driven by the hard work and passion of our people and are delighted to offer a wide range of careers across our business - come and join our dedicated Bakkavor team! Find out more and apply.