Total 25 job vacancies by Hays Specialist Recruitment

Technical Architect (Operational Technology)Permanent - £60k to £65k + potential bonus and benefitsLocation: Hybrid/remote - Newport

Your new company

A leading utilities organisation in Wales are currently looking for a Technical Architect, focusing on Operational Technology, to come in and compliment the existing architecture team. You will collaborate to ensure that the organisation optimises their industrial processes, enhances resilience, and leverages emerging technologies. This is a great opportunity for an OT Engineer to take the step-up into Architecture.

Your new role

You will be a part of the Architecture team and add value and expertise from an OT standpoint. You'll be an SME in OT Architecture/Engineering.

• Develop and maintain a complex and critical operational technology architecture that aligns with organisational goals and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand operational requirements and translate them into scalable and secure technology solutions.
• Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of operational technology systems, ensuring compatibility with existing IT infrastructure.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on the integration of industrial control systems, sensors, and automation technologies.
• Design and implement cybersecurity measures for operational technology systems, ensuring the protection of critical infrastructure from cyber threats.
• Conduct regular assessments and audits of operational technology systems to identify vulnerabilities and recommend improvements.

What you'll need to succeed

You will need to be able to influence and collaborate with other teams in the organisation and have the ability to build strong internal relationships with other members in the business. A big part of this role is the ability to communicate well with third parties and internal customers. You will have worked within similar roles and have a strong knowledge of OT and Cyber processes, as well as the different compliance frameworks associated with the utilities world.

• Operational Technology Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Industrial Control Systems (ICS), SCADA, PLCs, DCS, and other operational technology components.
• Cybersecurity: Proficient in implementing cybersecurity measures for operational technology, including network segmentation, firewalls, and intrusion detection systems.
• Integration Skills: Experience in integrating operational technology systems with enterprise IT systems for seamless data flow and analytics.
• Emerging Technologies: Familiarity with emerging technologies such as IoT, AI, and edge computing, and their application in optimising operational processes.
• Communication: Effective communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and facilitate collaboration across departments.

What you'll get in return

This role is hybrid, on a 50/50 basis. This would usually equate to 2 days in the office one week, 3 days in the office the next.

• £60k-£65k initially, with yearly increments/pay rises
• 25-days holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus based on personal and company performance
• Your 5% pension contribution will be doubled by the company, meaning 15% of your annual salary will be put into the pension pot (with you only contributing 5%).
• And more!

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.
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Your new company
Hays are partnering with a large organisation based in Chepstow to support with the recruitment for a new permanent Technical Network Architect. The role is permanent, offers flexible hybrid working and offers a salary between £60,000 - £70,000pa depending on experience.
Your new role
Within the role you'll work closely with the Head of Architecture and wider team of architects and act as the Network SME within the team. You'll be responsible for the high level design and continuous improvement of resilient network architecture that supports the organisations critical needs. The role includes network related project work ensuring resilience, scalability, security, and optimal performance across the organisations sites.
What you'll need to succeed
To be considered for this role you will need to be an experienced Network Architect or Senior Engineer with in depth knowledge of designing and implementing complex IT network architecture. You'll have experience across Routing and Switching, Network Security, Wireless Networking, Cloud Networking and Technical Troubleshooting. You'll need to be an excellent communicator and have good stakeholder management skills with technical and non-technical individuals. You'll need to hold relevant Cisco certifications, ideally CCNP but you may be considered with CCNA or other relevant certifications.
What you'll get in return
In return you will work for a growing organisation with an excellent culture and work environment. You'll be involved in high level architecture and design and hold a role with large responsibility acting as the Network SME. You'll work in a flexible hybrid pattern and be paid £60,000 - £70,000pa depending on experience. The organisation have annual pay reviews, offer a bonus scheme and have a competitive pension plan.
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.
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Your new company
This organisation helps keep 3 million people healthy each day with safe, reliable water, and take away wastewater to clean, before returning it safely to our beautiful rivers and seas. To be able to deliver high quality, essential services which help to protect the health of their customers, colleagues and our environment, they need the right people to deliver on their vision.
This is achieved by living their core values and demonstrating the core behaviours that underpin them.
Your new role
Be responsible for the safe and effective provision and maintenance of the vehicle fleet and transport workshops, ensuring that all associated legal and regulatory requirements are complied with. Be a member of the Transport management team and fully contribute to the wider aspects of the management of transport within the company.Ensure the department provides safe, compliant, effective and efficient vehicles and service.Manage the resources, assets and equipment associated with the role ensuring that all regulatory, safety, operational and technical requirements are complied with.Support operational managers by ensuring that the vehicles they use are fit for purpose and maintained safely, efficiently and effectively. Hold responsibility on all matters concerning vehicle maintenance and the general management of the workshops within the area and the associated regulatory compliance in areas including, but not limited to Operator Licencing, PSSR, LOLER and PUWER and driver

What you'll need to succeed
Experience in:
Managing the safety, welfare and well-being of the Transport teamManage systems such as vehicle tracking, drivers hours, MID, OCRS and Operator Licence administration, SAP and Assure (H&S management system)
Experience in managing the provision and maintenance of 1500 company vehicles in line with manufacturers' and regulatory guidelines or adapted practices as required
Provide information and guidance to HGV Managers to ensure on-going compliance with relevant legislation
The ability to travel to multi-site locations in South Wales and minimum once a month to their North Wales site.

What you'll get in return
To work for a fantastic employer with a brilliant culture. The team is experienced and operates brilliantly.
A car allowance of £5,000
Generous annual leave

What you need to do now


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Your new company
An exciting new in house role has arisen for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our energy and utilities client as a strategic member of their in-house legal function in South Wales & the Southwest. This role will be a wide-ranging role supporting the General Counsel by providing a broad range of commercial advice to senior stakeholders across the business. You must be able to travel to their offices in Newport, however you will also be able to work flexibly from home for part of the week if desired.

Your new role
You will join this close-knit legal team in a senior role providing timely commercial advice to stakeholders from across the main functions of the business, including Procurement, Regulation, Health and Safety, Net Zero, HR and critically Infrastructure, Estates and Operations. Your broad new role will give you the opportunity to be involved in everything from drafting and negotiating Construction Contracts and Commercial Agreements, to providing strategic and commercially sensitive advice on Data Protection, Procurement Regulations, Commercial Disputes and Property Disputes.

Providing legal support to the business, you will have the opportunity to influence the business at a senior level and provide robust advice and guidance on risk management as well as regulatory obligations for operators in the utility and energy sectors.

What you'll need to succeed
Our client is looking for an experienced Commercial, Projects or Construction Lawyer with experience gained either in-house, or at a high quality national or regional law firm with exposure to advising clients in the utilities and energy sectors. You will be a strong technical lawyer with broad experience across the energy and utilities sectors.

What you'll get in return
This is a rare senior role within the South Wales and Southwest markets to join this exciting and highly regarded business offering hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Working closely with the General Counsel and wider team, you will be at the decision-making heart of this business and able to make your mark in shaping its legal function for the future. With a generous benefits package, including a competitive bonus and pension contribution on offer, this is a fantastic opportunity in the market.

Please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal for further information on this opportunity.

What you need to do now
If you are interested in applying for this position, 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 role, please contact us in complete confidence at Hays.
We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

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Your new company
An exciting new in-house job has arisen for a Commercial Counsel to join our energy and utilities client as a strategic member of their in-house legal function in South Wales. This role will be a wide-ranging role supporting the General Counsel by providing a broad range of commercial advice to senior stakeholders across the business. You must be able to travel to their offices in Newport however you will also be able to work flexibly from home for part of the week if desired.
Your new role
You will lead on drafting and negotiating commercial, IT and cyber contracts and agreements and be able to provide advice on data protection and protecting intellectual property rights. You will be providing quality and timely legal advice and legal support to a range of stakeholders within this growing business. You will have responsibility for managing and updating the businesses' standard commercial documentation and help ensure the business complies with sector-specific regulations, ensuring risk mitigation support in all key business functions.
What you'll need to succeed
Our client is looking for a UK qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with at least 2+ years PQE, either with experience gained in-house, or at a high quality national or regional law firm with exposure to advising clients in the utilities, energy and/or technology sectors. You will be a strong technical lawyer with a solid foundation in commercial contracts, ideally with knowledge of managing large scale IT and/or cyber projects.
You will be confident handling your own caseload of commercial work and supporting your wider team.

What you'll get in return
This is a rare role within the South Wales and Southwest markets to join this exciting and highly regarded business offering hybrid and flexible working arrangements. The benefits on offer are very good, with an excellent bonus and pension contribution.

Working closely with the General Counsel and wider team, you will be at the decision-making heart of this business and able to make your mark in shaping its legal function for the future.
For further information, please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal.

What you need to do now
If you are interested in applying for this position, 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 role, please contact us in complete confidence at Hays.
We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

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 hays.co.uk

Your new company
You will be working for a large top tier COMAH manufacturer who are based in Newport. The business is growing and operating internationally. They have a great company culture and invest well in their employees' careers. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your engineering career as a Maintenance Technician.
Your new role
In your new role as Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will support the maintenance team in carrying out typical maintenance activities including repairing and inspecting of vessels, pumps, rotating equipment, pipe breaking and pipe fitting. You will use machine shop skills such as milling equipment, lathes and drills in your day-to-day activities.
What you'll need to succeed
To succeed, you will need to have the following skills and experience

• Be able to work safely and follow health and safety procedures
• To have the ability to work by yourself and as part of a team
• Have an HND, HNC OR OND in a mechanical engineering or similar related maintenance field

What you need to do now
This role is a day-based role from Monday-Friday with typical working hours being 8am to 4pm. You will also need to be prepared to be on call one in every ten weekends.
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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Your new company
You will be working for a large top tier COMAH manufacturer who are based in Newport. The business is growing and operating internationally. They have a great company culture and invest well in their employees' careers. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your engineering career as a Electrical/Instrument Maintenance Engineer

Your new role
Reporting to the E/I Supervisor you will support the site maintenance effort carrying out typical maintenance activities including:

• Maintenance of hazardous area equipment is inline with the DSEAR regulations.
• Responding to plant breakdowns as required to diagnose and resolve faults of an instrumentation or electrical nature
• Installation and maintenance of motors and associated control equipment.
• Installing, commissioning, and maintaining safety, control, and measurement systems. Level, pressure and temperature measurements etc.
• Carry out calibration and maintenance of instrumentation and control systems as per procedural documentation.
• General electrical installation work including cable management and lighting

What you'll need to succeed

• Motivated individual with strong communication skills
• Will be committed to high standards in the safety and quality of their work.
• Will possess a time served qualification in a electrical/instrument discipline.
• Will have experience in fault-finding using a systematic approach to get to route cause efficiently and effectively.
• Will have a flexible approach to changing priorities.
• Will be capable of working alone or effectively as part of a team.
• Will be able to perform critical tasks within specified time constraints and schedules.
• Will ideally understand and correctly use the following systems:

SAP to complete assigned maintenance, review and update equipment history
Beamex CMX software to carry out and record instrument calibrations
Drawing database to access, understand and update site electrical and control drawings when required
Microsoft Office for general administrative tasks


What you need to do now
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Cyber Compliance and Regulatory Affairs ManagerPermanent - £75k to £95k + potential bonus and benefitsLocation: Hybrid/remote - Newport

Your new company

A leading utilities organisation in Wales are currently looking for a Cyber Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Manager to come in and spearhead the organisations compliance and regulatory affairs estate.

Your new role

You will be responsible for managing the Cyber Compliance and Regulatory Affairs. With this role, you will be interfacing with the Government and OFGEM on a regular basis, so you will need to have strong experience dealing with entities of that ilk, as well as be an expert in all things cyber compliance and regulatory related.

• Articulate and understand the strategic and future outlook and requirements from competent authorities in the field of cyber and physical security. Maintain compliance with legislation, sector-specific regulations and industry standards.
• Prepare, develop and present back all relevant business cases, financial analysis, cyber resilience investment documents, CAF aligned workstreams, and all associated documentation for both ad-hoc liaison with regulatory bodies and formal submissions.
• Develop, document and 'own' the production of the clients' NIS Annual Report, and its Annual PCD Reporting Pack.
• Assist the Head of Cyber Resilience in ensuring that the organisation complies with the NIS Regulations and the associated CAF profile requirements.
• Input in the development and continuous refinement of the Cyber Security Strategy

What you'll need to succeed

You will need to be able to influence and collaborate with other teams in the organisation, and have the ability to build strong internal relationships with other members in the business as well as other third parties and government bodies.

• A strong understanding of the NCSC's Cyber Assessment framework (CAF) and the ability to understand the de-facto controls required to meet Indicators of Good Practice.
• A solid understanding of cyber security standards and control frameworks including ISO27001, NIST, CIS etc., and the current and evolving regulatory landscape in the context of NIS and wider cybersecurity legislation.
• Experience of representing and being 'the face' of an organisation to a Regulator and building strong collaborative relationships.
• Excellent communication and leadership/management skills.
• Strong understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to cyber security in a UK Operator of Essential Services (OES) of Critical National Infrastructure.
• Experience with DESNZ would be advantageous, but not essential.

What you'll get in return

This role is available for hybrid or remote working, although the contract won't state fully remote, I have been assured that the cyber team are able to work remotely, other than the occasional on-site meeting or catch up.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus based on personal and company performance
• Your 5% pension contribution will be doubled by the company, meaning 15% of your annual salary will be put into the pension pot (with you only contributing 5%).
• And more!

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.
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.

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Security Resilience Manager (Identity, Data & Systems)Permanent - £80k to £95k + potential bonus and benefitsLocation: Hybrid/remote - Newport

Your new company:

A leading utilities organisation in Wales are currently looking for a Security Resilience Manager to come in and manage the security resilience team, overseeing and managing protective security measures to safeguard data, information assets and critical systems.

The role responsibilities:

You will be managing the Cyber Resilience team and the day-to-day operational management of the cyber security function.

• Develop and execute a strategic vision for protective security aligned with the cyber security strategy.
• Maintain compliance with legislation, sector-specific regulations and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain incident response plans specific to protective security-related incidents.
• Collaborate with the physical security team to integrate protective security measures within physical security controls.
• Ensure that security initiatives align with the UK regulatory environment and with relevant industry standards

You will need:

You will need to be able to influence and collaborate with other teams in the organisation, and have the ability to build strong internal relationships with other members in the business. You will have worked in similar roles and have a strong knowledge of Cyber and SOC processes, as well as the different compliance frameworks associated with the utilities world.

• Significant cyber security experience, ideally some of which has been spent in Critical National Infrastructure environments.
• Proven experience in leadership roles within systems security, security operations, identity management and infrastructure and data protection within a cyber security environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge and experience of cyber risk management standards, including IEC62443.
• Experience of matrix management in a complex and dynamic operating environment.

What you'll get in return:

This role is available for hybrid or remote work. Although the contract won't state fully remote, I have been assured that the cyber team are able to work remotely, other than the occasional on-site meeting or catch up.

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus based on personal and company performance
• Your 5% pension contribution will be doubled by the company, meaning 15% of your annual salary will be put into the pension pot (with you only contributing 5%).
• And more!

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.
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Your new company
My client is an impressive not-for-profit organisation that is responsible for the supply of drinking water and waste water services to the majority of Wales.
Your new role
Contributing to the development of the Procurement team as an exemplar in the field of procurement, managing internal relationships with senior stakeholders and acting as a credible expert representative of Welsh Water and the Procurement Team externally. This will include:

• Delivering a range of frameworks and contracts at varying complexity and values including delivery under EU Utilities procurement law and Welsh Water company procedures
• Supporting the development of an enhanced commercial and contractual awareness across the business
• Providing Procurement Partner support to designated business areas, reducing costs and improving compliance
• Negotiating contractual agreements with strategic providers and satisfying day to day procurement requirements to ensure added value, savings, total cost management, quality and surety of supply
• Identifying and implementing strategies to manage and mitigate risks and contractual risks to the business
• Supporting the delivery of innovation and cost reduction to the business in both Capex and Opex through the establishment of best practice procurement including commercial terms, supplier relationship management, process efficiency /compliance and benchmarking of best practice
• Delivering cost savings and process efficiencies in own area of responsibility
• Undertaking and managing a robust, compliant procurement process including market analysis, issue of PQQ /ITT, assessment, contract placement and negotiation and contract and relationship management
• Ensuring compliance with EU procurement law, legislative requirements and Welsh Water internal procurement policy and process
• Providing advice and guidance on implementation of appropriate conditions of contract
• Providing risk assessment and analysis of defined procurement strategies
• Supporting the development of an enhanced commercial capability across Welsh Water
• Identifying future areas for the establishment of company procurement arrangements and managing and mitigating procurement contractual claims

What you'll need to succeed

• Commercial qualification e.g. MCIPS is desired
• Experience of leading OJEU level procurement exercises
• Experience of utility, oil / gas, engineering sector from client side desired
• Commercially focused with proven track record of delivering cost and process efficiencies
• Experienced negotiator, capable of operating at all levels and experience of drafting bespoke terms and conditions

What you'll get in return
As well as a market competitive salary, 33 days annual leave (pro rata, including public holidays), we offer a range of employee benefits and rewards including:

• Variable pay schemes (your salary will always stay the same, but depending on the performance of the company you could receive a yearly bonus)
• Enhanced employer pension contributions - Up to 11% employer contributions
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes
• Reduction on gym memberships and high street shopping
• Cycle to work scheme
• Car-leasing scheme
• Health CashBack scheme
• An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family
• Whilst also working for a not-for profit company that truly cares about earning the trust of customers everyday, and about looking after our beautiful environment.

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.
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Qualified Primary Teacher Job in Newport -

Your new school:

An opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Teacher to work within a medium-sized Primary School situated within the Newport County Borough. The school prides themselves on having an inclusive and supportive environment for both staff and pupils. If successful, you will be working with a helpful and caring Senior Leadership Team as well as excellent supporting staff.

Your new role:

This role is based in a primary setting covering years 1 through 6, working 5 days a week. You will be responsible for full-time teaching responsibilities, including planning, preparation and assessment. The class sizes vary between 20 and 30 pupils. You will be assisted by qualified supporting staff throughout the working day. You will work together to create and deliver a high standard of learning materials covering the school curriculum and ensuring that you maintain an inclusive, welcoming environment for all staff and pupils alike.

Duties relating to the role include but are not limited to:

• Create lesson plans
• Working as part of a team
• Creating and maintaining a safe, interactive and engaging learning environment for the pupils.
• Setting homework or exercises for pupils to practice after classroom hours.
• Encouraging the pupils to engage and participate.
• Demonstrating tasks, assigning and encouraging discussions.

What you'll need to succeed:

You will need to be a qualified teacher holding a valid QTS with a passion for creating a safe and welcoming environment for children to succeed. You will need previous experience of working with children aged 3-11, as well as to show you can vary your learning approach to suit pupils' needs. You will hold a DBS check or be willing to undertake one. Some key attributes required will be for you to be enthusiastic, respectful, dedicated, empathetic and have a caring persona. Additional relevant skills include being reliable and providing a calm response whilst in the classroom. Good time management skills are necessary for the role.

What you'll get in return:

This is an opportunity to work for a positive and well respected English medium school. This role will pay a minimum of £158 a day and is a chance to work with a great primary school within Newport County Borough.

What you need to do now:

If you are interested in the role, click "apply now" to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, call us now on 02920372328 or email directly Please ensure that your CV includes details of all relevant experience/qualifications/skills as required for the role.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new career, please contact us for a confidential discussion regarding your career. Alternatively, please see the details of our Refer a Friend scheme so you are in with a chance of gaining a £350 shopping voucher.

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A job opportunity has arisen for an experienced Service Transition Lead to join a highly established organisation during a period of rapid technical and business transformation.

The Service Transition Lead will be responsible for ensuring smooth transitions of new and updated services into live service. You will collaborate with several IT teams, conduct impact assessments, implement effective transition plans to minimise service transitions and facilitate the transition of service change aspects from the project teams through transition to service management.

The Service Transition Lead will take responsibility for the service transition process within the project management methodology. Reporting into the Service Delivery Management Team, you will liaise closely with project teams, service owners and service delivery managers, Infrastructure teams and Change management.

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

• A proven track record of having worked as a Service Transition Lead or in a similar position
• ITIL 4 Practitioner in Service Management or equivalent
• Experience working in IT Service transition
• Experience in an IT service environment within a complex and diverse organisation
• Knowledge of ITIL service management processes
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

This position offers excellent scope for career progression plus a benefits package that includes:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme (5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution)
• Bonus scheme (up to 15%)
• 14 x salary Life Insurance
• Flexible benefits scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans
• Access to Financial Wellbeing Programme
• Enhanced pay for parental leave
• Retail discounts and cashback scheme
• Flexible/hybrid working options

This position will be based on a hybrid working set-up from the Newport office. If you would like to discuss this position in more detail, please apply with an updated CV. Hays also offer £500 worth of high street vouchers for all successful referrals.

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Your new company
An exciting new job has arisen for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our energy and utilities client as a strategic member of their in-house legal function in South Wales & the Southwest. This role will be a wide-ranging role supporting the General Counsel by providing a broad range of commercial advice to senior stakeholders across the business.

Your new role
You will join this close-knit legal team in a senior role providing timely commercial advice to stakeholders from across the main functions of the business, including Procurement, Regulation, Health and Safety, Net Zero, HR and critically Infrastructure, Estates and Operations. Your broad new role will give you the opportunity to be involved in everything from drafting and negotiating Construction Contracts and Commercial Agreements, to providing strategic and commercially sensitive advice on Data Protection, Procurement Regulations, Commercial Disputes and Property Disputes.

Providing legal support to the business, you will have the opportunity to influence the business at a senior level and provide robust advice and guidance on risk management as well as regulatory obligations for operators in the utility and energy sectors.

What you'll need to succeed
Our client are looking for an experienced Commercial, Projects or Construction Lawyer with experience in-house, or gained at a high quality national or regional law firm with exposure to advising clients in the utilities and energy sectors. You will be a first-class technical lawyer with broad experience across the energy and utilities sectors.

What you'll get in return
This is a rare senior role within the South Wales and Southwest markets to join this exciting and highly regarded business offering hybrid and flexible working arrangements. Working closely with the General Counsel and wider team, you will be at the decision-making heart of this business and able to make your mark in shaping its legal function for the future. With a generous benefits package including bonus on offer, this is a fantastic opportunity in the market.

What you need to do now
If you are interested in applying for this position, 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 role, please contact us in complete confidence at Hays.
We would expect a lawyer with the given PQE to have gained the level of experience required, but this does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

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 hays.co.uk

Your new company

The Housing Association is based in South Wales and is a well-established social landlord committed to providing high-quality housing and services to its tenants. With a strong focus on community development, the organisation aims to create vibrant, inclusive neighbourhoods where residents can thrive. The Housing Association works closely with local charities to support truly making a difference to the local community.

Your new role

As a Housing Officer, you will play a crucial role in supporting our tenants and maintaining positive relationships within the community.Your responsibilities will include:Tenancy Management: Managing tenancies, addressing queries, and ensuring compliance with housing policies. Community Engagement: Fostering community spirit, organising events, and promoting resident participation. Property Inspections: Conducting property inspections, identifying maintenance needs, and coordinating repairs. Rent Arrears: Monitoring rent payments, assisting tenants, and implementing arrears management strategies. Partnerships: Collaborating with local organisations and agencies to enhance services for residents. Anti-Social Behaviour: Work with housing colleagues to investigate complaints relating to estate management complaints and collaborate with housing officers to develop solutions to prevent recurring nuisance incidents.

What you'll need to succeed

Previous Social Housing Experience. A passion for community development and social inclusion. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge and experience of estate management. The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What you'll get in return

• The opportunity to work for an organisation focused on improving the communities in which it operates
• A role where you will be improving peoples' lives, truly making a difference and giving something back
• A generous hourly rate
• On-site free parking
• Flexible working patterns

What you need to do now

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Your new company
A job opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Business Analyst to join a highly established and growing Utilities organisation during a period of rapid technical and business transformation.

Your new role
The IT Business Analyst join an innovative, fast-paced IT team that is undergoing a period of transition and transformation. You will be responsible for requirements elicitation, whilst scoping and understanding business and IT requirements in a largely outsourced environment. You will liaise with a range of key stakeholders, scoping requirements on a range of projects from large programmes of work to critical small changes. You will work with project sponsors to analyse IT / business requirements, reviewing requirements alongside IT Technical Architects to match requirements to appropriate solutions and help to manage any external tender selections for new technology solutions.

What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:

• A proven track record of having worked as a Business Analyst in the Utilities sector
• Have an understanding of managing a wide range of business and IT requirements in a largely outsourced environment
• Degree level education is essential
• ISEB Business Analysis qualification or similar certification is highly desirable
• PRINCE2 Foundation or equivalent Project Management qualification, in addition to ITIL qualification / ITIL experience would also be an advantage
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

What you'll get in return
This position offers excellent scope for career progression plus a benefits package that includes:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Bonus scheme (up to 15% in first year)
• Pension scheme (5% employee contribution, 10% employer contribution)
• 14 x salary Life Insurance
• Flexible benefits scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance and health cash-plans
• Access to Financial Wellbeing Programme
• Enhanced pay for parental leave
• Retail discounts and cashback scheme
• Flexible/hybrid working options
• Free on-site car parking

This will be a hybrid working position based at their Newport office.

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 on your career. Hays also offer £500 worth of high street vouchers for all successful referrals.

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 hays.co.uk