Total 48 Others level Art / Design / Entertainment job vacancies in Oxford, Home Counties, OX4 6AJ

Are you a Senior Mechanical Engineer with a passion for innovation and problem-solving? Join our team to support the creation of the 'Intelligent Client' driving our AMP8 ambitions and beyond. Your role will involve leading complex design processes in the water and wastewater industry, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with stringent design codes.

As a critical team member, you will conduct root cause analysis investigations, provide technical input into project briefs, and oversee the development of new technologies for research projects. Additionally, you will be crucial in establishing a 'Centre of Excellence' for engineering and nurturing a sustainable engineering structure from graduate to industry experts.

Join us in shaping Thames Water's future of engineering. Your expertise and leadership will ensure our success in AMP8 and beyond.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

- Complete the design of complex engineering processes in the water and wastewater industry.
- Support multidisciplinary teams in developing solutions to engineering challenges for operational plants to ensure adherence to stringent design codes.
- Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams for mechanically biased projects.
- Undertake equipment failure root cause analysis investigations to establish failure methods and reduce the impact and future occurrence.
- Provide technical input into project definition briefs.
- Provide mechanical input into asset surveys and plant condition assessments, feasibility studies, optioneering, whole-life costing, and preliminary designs.
- Provide the technical sign-off and assurance during technical delivery, including handover.
- Ensure we are compliant with engineering-based regulatory requirements in their area.
- Support testing and development of new technologies for implementation in research projects.
- Provide the technical sign-off (accountability) and assurance that the project needs will be fulfilled during technical delivery, including handover and commissioning.
- Develop new tools (software, programs, Apps, etc.) to enhance the Engineering team's capabilities.
- Support the establishment of a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for engineering.
- Support the establishment of a cohesive, sustainable engineering structure from graduate to industry experts that leads Thames Water’s engineering requirements into AMP8 and beyond.

Hybrid – Clearwater Court, you will be required in the office and on-site 2-3 days a week and as the business requires.

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday.

You must have a driver's licence and access to a vehicle for this role.

What you should bring to the role

- Be a recognised senior engineer (Chartered or close to achieving Chartered Status) in Mechanical Engineering with considerable experience in the water industry or a closely related equivalent sector.
- Be degree qualified or equivalent in mechanical engineering with chartership through a relevant awarding body/working towards chartership.
- Have design engineer knowledge of a detailed design level.
- Provide background on supporting quantity surveyors/cost estimating teams in the scope development for cost modelling and budgetary proposals.
- Be knowledgeable in any of the following: pumps/pipe systems, sludge, gas/CHP systems, water/wastewater treatment process equipment.
- Understand the regulatory environment to achieve compliance with our engineering regulatory requirements.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary from £49,000 to £60,000 per annum.
- 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complimentary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be stepping into an exciting opportunity within a fast-growing and dynamic mechanical engineering team dedicated to becoming a leader in the industry. Your contributions will be instrumental in transforming Thames Water into an intelligent client, a crucial aspect of our ambitious turnaround plan. This role not only focuses on mechanical engineering but also empowers you to play a pivotal role in the future of the water and wastewater industry. Here’s how you will make an impact.

What you’ll be doing as a Mechanical Design Engineer

- Design Excellence—You will complete the design of innovative and complex engineering processes, ensuring that every solution meets the highest quality and compliance standards.
- Problem Solver - Your expertise in developing practical solutions for operational challenges will drive adherence to stringent design codes, making a tangible difference in our plants.
- Root Cause Analysis—Conduct critical investigations into equipment failures to uncover the underlying issues, helping us minimise future disruptions and enhance operational efficiency.
- Clear Project Vision - Collaborate closely with teams to establish precise technical requirements, ensuring clarity and focus from the outset of any project.
- Continuous Improvement - Challenge the status quo and lead initiatives to enhance technical asset standards, paving the way for innovative practices that set us apart.
- Holistic Input - Provide valuable mechanical insight into asset surveys, condition assessments, and feasibility studies, influencing decisions that drive our success.
- Centre of Excellence—Join our vision to establish a ‘Centre of Excellence’ for engineering that nurtures talent and fosters innovation.
- Technical Assurance—We safeguard the quality and compliance of our operations during the project delivery, commissioning, and handover phases.
- Digital Innovation - Leads in advancing our engineering practices through digital initiatives that align with our corporate strategy.
- Regulatory Compliance—We must Ensure that we meet and exceed engineering regulatory standards, safeguarding our assets and our commitment to excellence.
- Technology Advancement - Join us in testing and developing cutting-edge technologies that will shape future research projects.
- Project Accountability- Be the technical authority, ensuring we meet project specifications from delivery to handover.
- Tool Development - Innovate by creating new tools—software, programs, or apps—that enhance our engineering capabilities and efficiency.

Hybrid – Clearwater Court, you will be required in the office and on-site 2-3 days a week and as the business requires

36 hours a week, Monday to Friday

You must have a driver's licence and access to a vehicle for this role.

What you should bring to the role

- Be educated to a degree level in mechanical engineering or other appropriate technical qualification.
- Have previous technical design, installation or commissioning experience working for a water utility company.
- Take a curious, hands-on approach to understanding issues on site and be willing to challenge a brief if required.
- Understand the UK’s water industry’s regulatory environment to achieve compliance with our engineering regulatory requirements.
- Be able to communicate with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive salary from £42,000 to £50,000 per annum.
- 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water

At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Art Teacher - Surrey - £150 to £200 a day - ASAP Start - Temp role
*** Art Teacher - Surrey
*** Art Teacher - Temp role
*** Art Teacher - Start ASAP

Are you a qualified Art Teacher?

Can you make a difference?

Are you looking to develop your skill?

If so, then this Art Teacher role is perfect for you!

Art Teacher - The Role

This Art Teacher role is based in a secondary school and is part of an Academy. They are looking for passionate and hard work individuals that work well with colleagues and inspire the students, are you looking to develop and grow the department. This role is for an ASAP start if you are interested.

Art Teacher - The School

This school is situated in the Surrey area and is a SEN setting, it holds 70 students at full capacity. This school opened in 2018 and has a sixth form on site, it has great train links and on-site parking for staff.

If this Art Teacher role is for you, APPLY Now, or contact Mike at TLTP.

Art Teacher - Surrey - £150 to £200 a day - ASAP Start - Temp role
*** Art Teacher - Surrey
*** Art Teacher - Temp role
*** Art Teacher - Start ASAP

Are you a qualified Art Teacher?

Can you deliver quality Art Teacher to KS3 and KS4?

Are you looking to develop your skill?

If so, then this Art Teacher role is perfect for you!

Art Teacher - The Role
This Art Teacher role is based in a secondary school and is part of an Academy. They are looking for passionate and hard work individuals that work well with colleagues and inspire the students, are you looking to develop and grow the department. This role is for an ASAP start if you are interested.

Art Teacher - The School

This school is situated in the Surrey area and is a SEN setting, it holds 70 students at full capacity. This school opened in 2018 and has a sixth form on site, it has great train links and on-site parking for staff.

If this Art Teacher role is for you, APPLY Now, or contact Mike at TLTP.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Woodeaton Manor School

“Reducing Barriers to Expand Horizons”

• Application Closing Date: 9am on Wednesday 9th October 2024 (unless a suitable candidate has been appointed prior to this date)
• Interview Date: W/B 17th October
• Start Date: 1st January 2025
• Contract/Hours: Permanent/Full-Time
• Salary Details: MPS/UPS + SEN1
• Location of Role: On site
• Contact Email Address: recruitment@woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk

SEND Teacher (Art)

Are you looking for a great challenge, with fabulous young people who deserve the

greatest care and support?

We are seeking a SEND teacher of Art to join us at WMS in our quest to provide the

very best for all of our pupils. Art is very popular with our pupils, and this is a fabulous opportunity for a dedicated art teacher to put art at the heart of all we do

Woodeaton Manor School specialises in the education of pupils aged 11 to 16 years with a

range of SEND challenges, all of whom have an Education Health and Care Plan. Pupils

within the school have a range of learning needs, many have a diagnosis of ASC

and associated needs. The school strives for high standards of teaching and learning and is

committed to ensuring that all pupils achieve their full potential.

We are looking for a highly effective creative and inspirational classroom practitioner to join

Woodeaton Manor School, currently a foundation special school in Oxfordshire. Ideally you will be a skilled teacher of SEND, with successful experience of teaching art across age and ability ranges.

You will:

• be a dedicated, enthusiastic and motivated practitioner to ensure our students develop and reach their full potential.
• Have previous teaching experience and skills of working with children across at least two key stages
• Have experience of working with children with complex special needs including ASD and SEMH
• Have QTS status
• Be willing to take responsibility for a class group as a pastoral teacher
• Deliver subject specific lessons to a wider group of pupils across the school as an art teacher
• Be a team player

Woodeaton Manor School is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate must promote this ethos. Enhanced DBS clearance is required for this post. This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Please send your completed application form to recruitment@woodeaton.oxon.sch.uk

If you would like to arrange a visit to look around the school please ring 01865 558722

What the school offers its staff

• We can offer you:


• A commitment to support you in developing new skills through a wide range of professional development opportunities and experiences
• The opportunity to make a huge contribution to the education and lives of children who respond very positively to high quality teaching


• A dedicated leadership team committed to supporting our staff

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

The Network Architect will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing complex enterprise and critical network infrastructure (CNI) to support our business objectives.

This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the highest level of network performance, security, and efficiency.

What you’ll be doing as a Network Architect

- Responsible for defining the Technology Roadmap and Reference Architectures for the future Network plans for Thames Water that underpin and deliver the overall Technology Strategy.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and develop network solutions that align with organizational goals
- Develop and maintain an accurate model of our network architecture

- Demonstrate architectural change over time both in terms of innovation and renovation of the existing technology estate
- Inform and influence technical decisions made at governance boards and design authorities. Perform Architecture Impact Assessments, to help size and shape ideas and initiatives at an early stage.
- Work with platform and solution architects to embed, as appropriate, network design as part of our overall development methodology

Base Location – Hybrid – Clear Water Court Reading
Working Pattern – 36 hours a week (Flexible working hours)

What you should bring to the role
Essential

- Extensive experience in IT and OT architecture
- Worked with network Layer 2 and 3 Technologies such as VLAN, RSTP, BGP, MRP
- Has excellent interpersonal skills and is fully experienced at dealing with stakeholders. Proficient and effective communicator.
- Strong knowledge of architecture methodologies, principles and frameworks,
- CCNP, CISSP qualification or equivalent

Desirable

- Stakeholder Analysis experience
- Preferred previous experience within the utility industry or large (>20,000 devices), complex enterprises
- Security Technologies
- Security Clearance

What’s in it for you?
This is an amazing opportunity to work with new technologies and contribute to changing the way that we work.

- Competitive salary of up to £93,000 per annum depending on experience
- Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (Plus bank holidays)

- Car Allowance - £5800
- Annual Bonus – On Target – 15% stretch 30%
- PMI – Aviva: Individual cover with the option to pay for all family members
- Physiotherapy: Physiotherapy treatment referrals for all employees with MSD complaints – work related or not
- Gympass: Providing a free fitness plan and access to several wellbeing apps to employees and up to 3 family members, as well as paid plans with discount at gyms across our region and the UK
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing

Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.

Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?

Working at Thames Water
At Thames Water we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.

We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, background, and differences that each individual brings.

Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Senior Design Manager

Are you an experienced Senior Design Manager seeking a new role working on major commercial projects in Birmingham? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a leading main contractor who are looking for a Senior Design Manager to work on a high rise scheme in Birmingham worth £100million and another scheme worth £80million lasting at least 2 years.

The Role - Senior Design Manager

As a Senior Design Manager you will be a key part of the team and will report directly into the Project Director. You will be responsible for managing the design requirements for the role and will need to possess the ability to work autonomously and accountably.

You will be responsible for ensuring the appropriate provision of design, design management and resource during the build phase of the project.

Duties & responsibilities - Senior Design Manager

• Identify and collate the technical requirements of the project during project start-up phase.
• Produce design scope definition document and Design Responsibilities Matrix.
• Liaise with prospective designers to agree resource, design programme, design deliverables and milestones.
• Oversee finalization and implementation of project specific arrangements for management and delivery of Contractor's design.

Requirements as a Senior Design Manager

• Have a Design Management construction degree specifically
• Have experience working on high rise projects such as residential, student accommodation, hotels etc

What's on offer for the Senior Design Manager

• Basic salary up to £80k
• Car allowance
• Pension
• Discretionary bonus
• Holiday + bank holidays

Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

If you want to hear more about this Senior Design Manager role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Paul Reeves in our Birmingham office on preeves@fr-group.co.uk

The Opportunity Hub is now hiring Product Marketing & Design Coordinator to join a leading Toy Company based in Amersham. As a Marketing & Design Coordinator, you will be responsible for supporting the marketing team in creating visually compelling assets that align with the company's branding strategies. If you're someone who just love toys, it's a plus for you!

Marketing & Design Coordinator (based in Amersham, Salary: £20k - £25k)

Here's what you'll be doing:

- Collaborate with the marketing team to design and develop visually appealing marketing materials
- Generate compelling B2B & B2C marketing assets adhering to brand guidelines for advertising, promotion, in-store, and digital platforms
- Generate engaging visual content for various marketing channels including social media, email marketing, website, and advertising platforms
- Knowledge of Adobe Suite is vital
- Solid understanding of design principles and experience designing for various digital platforms and channels
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities, strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Retouching and visualisation skills will be required. Basic understanding of print processes.

Here are the benefits of the job:

- Generous Toy Discount
- Life Cover
- Payroll Giving Pension
- High Street & Leisure Discounts
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Birthday Leave and generous holidays
- Flexible working hours

Work Permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

It's the perfect starting point for your Design and Creative Artwork career, with comprehensive training and support from our client's experienced team.

About SercoAt Serco, not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play, from caring for vulnerable people to managing complex public services. We are a team of 50,000 people responsible for delivering essential public services around the world in areas including defence, transport, justice, immigration, healthcare and citizen services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services for the benefit of everyone.
By joining Serco you will have unlimited access to our Global Employee Networks – SercoInspire (Gender), SercoEmbrace (Multicultural), SercoUnlimited (Disability) and In@Serco (LGBT & Networks). Serco Employee Networks, led by colleagues who are passionate about diversity, inclusion and belonging.

Enterprise Architect
Homebased – attached to either Solihull, London, or Hook
Full Time, Permanent
£90,000 plus benefits
Company Car + Bonus

Here at Serco, we are seeking an Enterprise Architect to join our Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) team. In this pivotal role, you will own and define the strategy and roadmap for End User Services and support the execution of high complexity, high risk and/or Serco critical IT workstreams by studying and understanding business requirements, identifying gaps between business requirements and current IT capabilities, defining solutions to bridge the gap, and making sure that the project scope is maintained, and solutions implemented in line with the overall strategy and architecture.

You will understand not just the IT needs of the business but also the overall impact of proposed solutions to the profitability of the business, maximising the value of the tooling in End User Services. You will have strong credibility in this space and will be a specialist whilst maintaining a vast knowledge of current and emerging IT technologies.

IT is at the heart of many of the vital services that Serco provide, from caring for vulnerable people, managing complex public services, to heavy rail and hospital operations. Digital, Data and Technology underpin Serco teams in many of the key public services we deliver in the UK, Europe and globally, making a difference to thousands of people every day. The people in the DDaT team are passionate about what they do and are proud to make a positive difference to the services that Serco delivers. Working together with the shared goal of providing the best service for our customers, this is what drives the culture and mindset, this is the Serco value and that is why a career with us is so rewarding.
As part of this you’ll:

- Liaise with business representatives, Divisional IT Enterprise Architect team to understand the needs of the business unit.
- Liaise with other IT professionals (e.g., IT Senior/Solutions Leads, Standard Service Technical Leads) to design enterprise architectures and strategies.
- Define and Ensure compliance to strategy and solution architectural design in the implementation of projects.
- Provide architectural guidance and leadership to the IT Senior/Solution Architects and Technical Delivery teams to ensure delivery is in line with the sector roadmap designs.
- Provide delivery execution guidance to the delivery team, supporting the design governance of the workstream breakdown.
- Render consulting and technical support services on project implementation to the IT Senior/Solution Architects and Technical Delivery teams.
- Explain technical issues and IT solutions strategies to Business Unit stakeholders and other IT professionals as required in support of solutions.
- Maintain the EUS and collaboration architecture of all systems used in the technology areas in sufficient detail to support ongoing design work.
- Describe the structure of EUS and collaboration solutions to a business problem, which may include several applications and technologies.


What you’ll need to do the role:

- Thorough understanding of modern IT Infrastructure, end user applications and devices and Cloud based collaboration technologies.
- Effective communication skills that enable you to convey complex technical details to clients in a straightforward manner
- Analytical mindset and logical in approaching issues.
- Strong background in End User Computing & Collaboration architectures, operations, processes, and both industry and government compliances.
- Strong background in Microsoft technology would be beneficial.
- Up to date with current technologies and ability to identify technical issues and be able to design solutions to fix them.
- Flexible in making plans and program decisions.
- Good knowledge of security standards, legislation, and best practice.
- Must be willing to undergo SC clearance.


What we offer:

- Company car.
- Bonus – 5% on target, 10% exceeding targets.
- Private medical insurance.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual leave purchase scheme.
- Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
- Flexible working options.
- A Serco benefits portal offering a wide range of discounts for major high street brands in Retail, Leisure & Hospitality.
- A range of benefits to support the health and wellbeing of you and your family such as Employee Assistance Programme, Health Cash Plans, free flu jabs and more.
- A wealth of career development training to suit your future aspirations. These range from role specific training, leadership coaching, formal study and much more to support you to build your career with Serco.
- A safe and supportive culture.
- A company passionate about diversity and inclusion.


ApplyPlease click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when that happens we sometimes bring the closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. We operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas. We are proudly Disability Confident Leader employers and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview. For help with your application please contact 0345 010 4000.
At Serco we support fair access to employment for those with unspent criminal convictions through the ‘Ban the Box’ pledge (some may be exempt due to the nature of the role and the security clearance required). Please contact our recruitment team directly on 0345 010 4000 to discuss.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Product Design Engineer
Oxford

Up to £300 a day inside IR35

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Design Engineer to join a great medical device company priding itself on quality.

With no day ever being the same as a Product Design Engineer the role offers career development within a first-class high tech environment.

Benefits:- Opportunity to work flexibly, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Health plan, Bonuses

Role & Responsibilities:

The role is to work with the mechanical engineering design team to support the development of plastic elements within the disposable set and on the retained unit of both products. The post holder will contribute to the creation of specifications for parts and assemblies through the process including testing, analysis and risk evaluation, etc. The post holder will be required to work closely with suppliers and internal operations team to ensure the products are fit for manufacture. Deliverables include the generation of 3D CAD data, 2D drawings, Engineering BOMs, assembly instructions and initial support of the FMEA to implement appropriate risk controls.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Experience in the product development of complex plastic components.
• Experience in enclosure design for the packaging of electronics.
• Strong knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes (injection moulding, RIM moulding, vacuum forming, ultrasonic welding)
• Willingness to be hands on, building prototypes in the workshop
• Proficiency in CAD software including surface modelling (preferably Solidworks and PDM).
• Ability to produce Technical Reports to a high standard both in terms of technical content, presentation and written English.
• Enthusiasm, good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to work effectively with outside suppliers and manufacturers.

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

My client is a high technology company headquartered in Oxfordshire. They design and manufacture complete laser-based systems, supply subcontract laser manufacturing services and carry out after sales services.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the design and development of Micro Machining and High Speed Imaging systems

In this role you will be expected to be creative and innovative in the generation of concepts and detailed designs using 3D CAD and FEA simulation tools. Your responsibilities will include the generation of drawings and MRP data for both internal and external customers using approved procedures and processes.

Responsibilities
This is a wide-ranging role in mechanical design

" Produce concept and detailed designs using 3D CAD ensuring that solutions are fit for purpose and cost effective.
" Use FEA tools to simulate mechanical behaviour
" Generate and amend drawings and documentation to appropriate standards including BS8888
" Investigate and define answers to design problems via NCR's and ECR's
" Generate and maintain detailed BoM's
" To work in accordance with safety procedures detailed within the Health and Safety manual, taking care to avoid injury to themselves and others at work.
" Working to the highest professional standards both in house and at customers sites
The Person
" Should readily take ownership of their tasks and complete them with their very best endeavours and to the best of their ability.
" Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to manage own workload to meet each individual task in good time.
" Should fit comfortably in a very technical environment with a highly qualified and experienced staff.
" Should enjoy working in a small organisation where he/she has a considerable level of responsibility, but also needs to perform basic tasks on occasion. Willingness to support other aspects of the business or deliver other tasks as the company may require.
" Ability to innovate and work with minimum supervision
" A "can do" attitude.
" Proactive problem-solving capability - able to take problem ownership and drive solutions forward, working to tight deadlines in a customer focused manner
" Team player; demonstrated ability to work closely with other team members.
Education,

Experience & Skills
Essential " A minimum of 5 year's experience working in a mechanical design role in a high technology company
" Experience of using 3D CAD packages. AutoCAD Inventor and Vault would be an advantage
" Experience of MRP systems and BoM maintenance
" Degree level of education preferred but not essential

Desirable " An understanding on aspects of mechanical engineering, including structural analysis.
" An understanding of materials, treatments and finishes, and their environmental implications
" A proven ability to support change within an organisation
" Candidates must have legal right to work in the UK and be commutable to our site in Oxfordshire

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

My client is a high technology company headquartered in Oxfordshire. They design and manufacture complete laser-based systems, supply subcontract laser manufacturing services and carry out after sales services.

This is an ideal opportunity for a promising Mechanical Design Engineer with up to 3 yrs relevant experience to join an expanding, well established business working with like-minded professionals.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the design and development of Micro Machining and High Speed Imaging systems

In this role you will be expected to be creative and innovative in the generation of concepts and detailed designs using 3D CAD and FEA simulation tools. Your responsibilities will include the generation of drawings and MRP data for both internal and external customers using approved procedures and processes.

Responsibilities
This is a wide-ranging role in mechanical design

" Produce concept and detailed designs using 3D CAD ensuring that solutions are fit for purpose and cost effective.
" Use FEA tools to simulate mechanical behaviour
" Generate and amend drawings and documentation to appropriate standards including BS8888
" Investigate and define answers to design problems via NCR's and ECR's
" Generate and maintain detailed BoM's
" To work in accordance with safety procedures detailed within the Health and Safety manual, taking care to avoid injury to themselves and others at work.
" Working to the highest professional standards both in house and at customers sites
The Person
" Should readily take ownership of their tasks and complete them with their very best endeavours and to the best of their ability.
" Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to manage own workload to meet each individual task in good time.
" Should fit comfortably in a very technical environment with a highly qualified and experienced staff.
" Should enjoy working in a small organisation where he/she has a considerable level of responsibility, but also needs to perform basic tasks on occasion. Willingness to support other aspects of the business or deliver other tasks as the company may require.
" Ability to innovate and work with minimum supervision
" A "can do" attitude.
" Proactive problem-solving capability - able to take problem ownership and drive solutions forward, working to tight deadlines in a customer focused manner
" Team player; demonstrated ability to work closely with other team members.
Education,

Experience & Skills
Essential " A minimum of 5 year's experience working in a mechanical design role in a high technology company
" Experience of using 3D CAD packages. AutoCAD Inventor and Vault would be an advantage
" Experience of MRP systems and BoM maintenance
" Degree level of education preferred but not essential

Desirable " An understanding on aspects of mechanical engineering, including structural analysis.
" An understanding of materials, treatments and finishes, and their environmental implications
" A proven ability to support change within an organisation
" Candidates must have legal right to work in the UK and be commutable to our site in Oxfordshire

Brook Street are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. 

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

Working hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week, working a minimum of 40% across each month in the Territorial Headquarters, London
Interview: To be confirmed
The Salvation Army in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (UKI) Territory is both a Church and a Charity whose mission is to bring people to Christ and provide social welfare services. The IT Department supports the wide variety of services provided by The Salvation Army UKI, many requiring different approaches and solutions. The Solutions Architect will work in the Corporate Systems Team who are responsible for application support and development across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities: The role of Solutions Architect will be a key Subject Matter Expert within Microsoft Dynamics and Power Platform technologies. Participating in projects where your technical hands-on competency and understanding is required. Working with business systems analysts, other technical leads and/or application developers.
You will;

lead on design/code/implement software solutions, develop integrations with internal/external solutions as well as lead/support the development of standards, best practices and methodologies.
get an opportunity to develop your career by working on innovative and transformational projects, within a fantastic team.

To be successful as the Solutions Architect you will need:

Expert level subject matter expertise in developing and supporting Microsoft Dynamics and Microsoft Power Platform
The ability to undertake strategic & operational planning with a 2-3 year time horizon
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to develop strong, successful, collaborative, and influential working relationships at all levels of seniority
Experience of analysing, developing, and improving operational processes and procedures to enhance service delivery
Effective financial management skills with previous experience of developing budget plans, and delivering financial reporting
Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, effective time management and the ability to prioritise work, and be able to respond to tight deadlines
The ability to think critically

In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment subject to satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident scheme Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy.

Job Title: Design Manager - Major Highways Scheme

Location: Oxford, United Kingdom

Company: A renowned construction and infrastructure firm dedicated to delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to complex challenges. With a strong track record of success, who specialise in large-scale projects that shape communities and drive progress. They are currently seeking a talented and experienced Design Manager to lead the design process for a prestigious £200 million highways scheme in Oxford.

Role Overview: As the Design Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the design process for the £200+ million highways scheme, serving as the design lead and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality design solutions that meet project requirements and objectives. You will collaborate closely with internal teams, external consultants, and stakeholders to develop innovative design concepts, manage the design process from concept to completion, and maintain compliance with regulatory standards and project specifications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design team and manage the design process for the £200 million highways scheme, from initial concept development to detailed design and construction documentation.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, and client representatives to understand project requirements, objectives, and constraints, ensuring alignment of design solutions with project goals.
• Develop and implement innovative design concepts and solutions that optimize functionality, efficiency, and sustainability while adhering to budgetary constraints and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, architects, planners, and environmental specialists, to integrate design elements and ensure seamless project delivery.
• Oversee the preparation and review of design drawings, specifications, and technical documentation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with industry standards and best practices.
• Manage the design review process, including internal design reviews, client presentations, and regulatory approvals, addressing feedback and resolving design-related issues in a timely manner.
• Monitor design progress and performance against project milestones and budgetary constraints, implementing corrective measures as necessary to mitigate risks and maintain project schedule.
• Foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence within the design team, promoting innovation, professional development, and continuous improvement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Proven experience as a Design Manager or similar role, with a track record of successfully leading design teams on large-scale infrastructure projects, ideally in the highways sector.
• Strong knowledge of design principles, standards, and practices related to highways and transportation infrastructure, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and sustainability.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and resolve complex design-related issues.
• Proficiency in design software and tools, such as AutoCAD, MicroStation, Civil 3D, or similar.
• Familiarity with relevant design standards and regulations, including DMRB, Highways England standards, and local authority requirements.
• Previous experience working on highways projects in the UK is highly desirable.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Chance to work on a high-profile infrastructure project that will positively impact the community

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Position Summary...

Provides overall direction by analyzing business objectives and customer needs; developing, communicating, building support for, and implementing business strategies, plans, and practices; analyzing costs and forecasts and incorporating them into business plans; determining and supporting resource requirements; evaluating operational processes; measuring outcomes to ensure desired results; identifying and capitalizing on improvement opportunities; promoting a customer environment; and demonstrating adaptability and sponsoring continuous learning. Develops and implements strategies to attract and maintain a highly skilled and engaged workforce by diagnosing capability gaps; recruiting, selecting, and developing talent; supporting mentorship, workforce development, and succession planning; and leveraging the capabilities of new and existing talent. Cultivates an environment where associates respect and adhere to company standards of integrity and ethics by integrating these values into all programs and practices; developing consequences for violations or non-compliance; and supporting the Open Door Policy. Develops and leverages internal and external partnerships and networks to maximize the achievement of business goals by sponsoring and leading key community outreach and involvement initiatives; engaging key stakeholders in the development, execution, and evaluation of appropriate business plans and initiatives; and supporting associate efforts in these areas.

What you'll do...

Job Summary

The Senior Distinguished Architect role is a hands-on leadership role that supports architectural designs and advisory with in Enterprise Business Services team in IDC. This is a highly technical role positioned uniquely to drive disruptive growth across key priorities by leveraging differentiated technical prowess. The right candidate would be required to go deep into specific application and services, and work on higher-level multi-domain system designs, transcending functional boundaries.

About The Team

The Enterprise People Technology team supports the successful deployment and adoption of new People technology across the enterprise. People Technology is one of the major segments of Walmart Global Tech’s Enterprise Business Services, which is invested in building a compact, robust organization that includes service operations and technology solutions for Finance, People, and the Associate Digital Experience.

Enterprise Business Services @ IDC Bangalore and Chennai in India are focused on data driven, highly optimized products and implementations in the areas of Finance, Procurement, Human Resources and Retail business functions for multiple Walmart markets with open stack technologies and other ERP tools.

What will you Do?

The Senior Distinguished Architect role is a hands-on role that supports architectural designs and advisory for retail domain areas owned by teams in IDC. Impact is to bring in technology leadership for technology solutions and platforms to solve business problems of Walmart and retail industry in general.

To begin with this role the incumbent should be setting new standards at enterprise level and eventually grow into path breaking tech solutions or standards for industry -EBS.

Providing direct support and engagement to engineering teams, will improve designs, reduce complexity, and contribute to adoption of better practices and strengthened expertise. Contribute towards larger systemic decoupling, and better shared standards. Work to elevate the entire engineering org and improve the overall quality, stability, and availability of our production systems.

This role has a huge impact to the business as the new designed platform will power the growth of the target market to multi-billion dollars.

Some key responsibilities include:

• Lead and inspire high-performing engineering teams in omni-channel retail to build and scale highly reliable, secure, and performant platform / products and frameworks.
• Own the technical design, realization and Devops for a complex micro services ecosystem for a large-scale warehouse retail company.
• Drive a results-oriented culture with a strong focus on engineering excellence, execution and propagate build for scale mindset.
• Develop trusted partnerships with developers, partners, and architecture leaders to drive optimized platform / product delivery.
• Lead complex technical and strategic discussions that involve multiple personas including engineering, architect, product, customer, and other stakeholders.
• Drive development and designs/solutions involving the integration of varied technologies and products to meet business objectives.
• Bring a strong industry perspective that can help shape and evolve the internal developer experience to be as good or better than other leading technology organizations.
• Drive effective, mature Agile practices and continuous execution improvements within your teams.
• Assess and leverage technology when appropriate from Global solutions existing in Walmart ecosystem to build / leverage scalable and innovative solutions.
• High sense of urgency to solve problems and in executing them with extreme ownership.
• Attitude to enjoy in a fun, fast-paced environment.

What you will bring

• 18+ years of experience of engineering experience with a focus large scale product development in open stack and microservices delivery environment
• Should have a keen eye for new technology trends and how they can be used to help grow the business, and a proven ability to be a game changer.
• A technical expert with in-depth knowledge in building distributed systems and products using hybrid cloud technology handling massive amounts of data. Should have built a complex microservices based platform or product.
• Strong knowledge about
  • Azure or GCP
  • Retail domain
  • Digital transformation
• Strong technical background with the capability of being hands-on as required.
• Ability to set and drive technical vision and provide technical mentorship to all levels of engineering talent. Should have established credibility as a central resource, utilized by teams to seek advisory on complex technical issues and projects.
• Depth focus and an attitude to understand and resolve complex technical issues.
• Experience of working with globally distributed teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, good with people, ability to negotiate.

Preferred experiences and exposures:

• Understand the product and project management space with Agile methodologies.
• Have good experience in performance instrumentation, tuning, and optimization of large-scale products.
• Have good knowledge in design patterns while building cloud-native products.
• Experience in the eCommerce domain will be a huge positive.

Tech Skills - Languages - Java/J2EE, Spring boot

⁃ Micro Services Architecture, Event-Driven Architectures

⁃ Cloud - Azure, GCP

⁃ Messaging Queues - Kafka, RabbitMQ, Apache

Ways of Working

Flexible, hybrid work

We use a hybrid way of working with primary in office presence coupled with an optimal mix of virtual presence. We use our campuses to collaborate and be together in person, as business needs require and for development and networking opportunities. This approach helps us make quicker decisions, remove location barriers across our global team, be more flexible in our personal lives.

Benefits   

Beyond our great compensation package, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include a host of best-in-class benefits maternity and parental leave, PTO, health benefits, and much more.

Walmart Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve to live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas, and opinions – while being inclusive of all people.

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Option 1: Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 7 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.
Option 2: 9 years’ experience in software engineering or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, computer information systems, software engineering, or related area and 5 years' experience in software engineering or related area.

Primary Location...

Pardhanani Wilshire II, Cessna Business Park, Kadubeesanahalli Village, Varthur Hobli , India