Role: Senior Engineer
Location:Plymouth
Duration:6 months
Inside IR35

Senior Engineer (Highways)

Job Purpose

To manage the design development and delivery of highway engineering work packages associated with the 5 Basin berthing requirements for Astute Class submarines at 5 Basin East Wall Centre and South.
The Senior Engineer (Highways) is accountable to the 5 Basin Design Manager (Integration) for the management of the design development of highway packages for quality, output in accordance with scope, schedule, and cost.

Responsibilities

1. 1. Manage one or more technical design packages as assigned by the Design Manager (Integration), agreeing project related objectives, managing designer performance, and making appropriate technical management responses. Provide Subject Matter Expert advice as per discipline.
   2. Ensure that the design documentation covers the scope of operations required by the Project Manager and is produced to agreed standards, schedule and budget.
   3. Assist the Design Manager (Integration) to ensure effective Quality Management Arrangements via compliance with Business Management System and Technical Manual.
   4. Ensure that the processes and activities being managed are appropriately documented with appropriate records maintained and configuration and quality controls applied.
   5. Ensure that contractors are familiar with the hazards and risks associated with the work undertaken by the delegated engineering team through effective management and communication of the Risk Assessment.
   6. Ensure design information is articulated to the Design Manager (Integration) to enable appropriate justification of the engineering / activities within the Facility Safety Case.
   7. Liaise with Engineering Services Technical Authority to ensure that Relevant Good Practice is employed.

What do I need to do the role? Essential:

• Engineering degree (or equivalent qualification) in relevant engineering discipline, with significant demonstrable experience
• Chartered Engineer status (or actively working toward Chartered Status)
• Experience in working collaboratively in multi-discipline teams to deliver activities on a range of project types
• Demonstrable experience in covering a variety of tasks across a range of complexities
• Good communications skills and the ability to interface with other disciplines

Desirable:

• Member of relevant institute or significant demonstrable engineering experience and capable of registration with the Engineering Council
• Breadth and depth of experience in a range of commercial or defence projects

What else do I need to know?

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be subject to satisfactory security clearance which includes 3 years reference checks. Verification of any qualifications/passport/licences must be shown at interview stage.

Role:Senior Mechanical Engineer
Location:Plymouth
Duration:2 years
Inside IR35

Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical Services
The Major Infrastructure Projects directorate provides major new or upgraded dock, berth and building infrastructure projects to provide facilities for the ship and submarine sustainment programmes.
The primary purpose of the Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical Services is to assist the Package Manager - Buildings and Berthing Services in the delivery of project scope.
The Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical Services is accountable to the Package Manager - Mechanical Services for supporting the delivery of defined programme elements.
The Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical Services will be accountable for the line management of a small team (size to be determined based the elements of work agreed).

Main Purpose of Role

• Ensuring the requirements of conventional Health & Safety Legislation are met by compliance with Project procedures.
• To ensure a plan of key design and other activities and milestones is in place, which consistently represents the programme to be achieved for the package.
• Support the Project Manager / Package Manager in development, monitoring of progress.
• To ensure that effective cost control and monitoring is planned with the project team and implemented.
• To provide regular reports and updates on design progress, for inclusion in the project monthly report.
• To ensure that the design and associated safety cases meet the work package programme and is correctly interpreted with the minimum of change, whilst remaining fit for purpose
• To identify and manage specifically those areas that represent significant risk to the work package through proactive planning,
• i.e. interface management.
• To closely liaise with the required stakeholders to ensure all set to work, commissioning and operational requirements are identified.
• Receive and distribute documents i.a.w. Company & project procedures.
• To liaising with sub-contractor and Babcock Document Control sections regarding the issue and receipt of drawings and documents.
• To assist the package design teams to establish and maintain a tracking register of all documents and drawings and revisions on CDMS.
• To receive and issue preliminary drawings, documents and schedules to ensure that the sub-contractor/partners have up to date information for planning and construction purposes.
• To diligently check all design information produced is produced to the required standard and fully coordinated with others. This will include the checking of 3D models, reports , 2D drawings, Technical notes at all design development stages.
• To act as the project archivist by liaison with the Document Control section in the maintenance of listings of appropriate project documents.
• To ensure that the work package construction proceeds in accordance with the Project programme whilst meeting the requirements of the Project quality goals and safety case requirements.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Competences

• Demonstrable experience working on a multi-disciplinary project in a design and coordination capacity.
• Demonstrable experience and knowledge of building and utility services and their coordination within a structure.
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems and current statutory and industry wide design standards.
• Effective writing and presentation skills
• Ideally, to be able to demonstrate Project Engineering experience in a Nuclear related field or else a regulated industry with specific safety and other controls procedures.

Qualifications
HND (or equivalent) in engineering / project / construction management or a related field;
Risk Assessor Training
Health & Safety Management of Sub-contractors Training

What skills and experience we're looking for

Principal Accountabilities:

The main purpose of the job is to lead and manage the Science Technician team, helping and supporting the Science teaching staff, enabling efficient and effective lessons to be prepared and packed away by producing the equipment, materials and resources they require.

The postholder should be keeping this equipment in clean, good order, appropriately stored and available on request, with appropriate associated recording and logging.

Shared Responsibilities with other Leadership Team members:

Liaise with TLP, service providers, schools and colleges.

Work to strengthen and enhance The Park Community School’s values and culture.

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Please see the job description for more information.

What the school offers its staff

The school is a founding member of The Tarka Learning Partnership (TLP), an academy trust with a vision to empower young people in North Devon through learning. The Trust includes Park’s main feeder primary schools - Eden Park Academy, Sticklepath Community Primary Academy, Landkey Community Primary Academy, Roundswell Community Primary Academy, Newport Community School Primary Academy, Fremington Primary School along with North Molton Primary School. TLP is also the employer of staff in both the Devon Primary SCITT, a partner dedicated to primary school teacher training.

TLP supports Park and ensures academic rigour, collaboration and the further development of teaching and learning. Park also has strategic alliances with the North Devon Academic Board, and is a member of Dartmoor Teaching School Alliance and the North Devon Teaching School Alliance. This reflects a key focus of our vision and governance to ensure continual school development.

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.

Senior Coordinator – People

Job Ref: PS2621





Salary: £26,997 to £30,656 per annum, (package includes membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays)



Contract Type: Permanent, full-time, 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year



Location: Paignton, Devon



Are you an experienced HR Assistant or HR Co-ordinator with a generalist background looking for exciting career development within a supportive environment?



If so, please continue reading as we would like to hear from you!



Are you a well organised and compassionate individual with excellent interpersonal skills and Human Resources (HR) experience? If so, we want to hear from you!

You will play an integral role within the People Team providing HR advice and a case management service for College managers within a People Business Partner model arrangement. Working with your designated Senior People Administrator, you will take responsibility for the full range of People administrative and operational tasks within your designated People Business Partner area.

This is an interesting and varied role, with the opportunity to partake in departmental projects linked to our People Strategy and Operational Improvement Plan.

South Devon College is passionate about facilitating the professional development of their employees, with a vast L&D offer. This role comes with the opportunity to complete your Level 5 CIPD qualification.

You will have GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above or equivalent) in addition to Level 3 CIPD. Experience of working in a busy HR department, with exposure to a wide range of general HR situations and tasks is essential. Accuracy and attention to detail is key, alongside your ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.



Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high-performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work-life balance. In addition to your 25 days annual leave entitlement, you will benefit from a 2-week Christmas closure. Other employee benefits include:



25 days annual leave including the option to purchase additional annual leave; 

Christmas Closure of up to 2 weeks in addition to annual leave entitlement; 

Access to Blue Light Card Discounts

Access to a wealth of training, apprenticeships and funded higher education opportunities as well as dedicated training days; 

Local Government Pension Scheme Employer pension contributions of 18% with access to a Life Assurance scheme 

Subsidised fitness suite facility, onsite hair and beauty salon, access to a wide range of catering facilities, outdoor gym and free eyesight tests;  

Major supermarket and high street employee discount schemes; 

On Site Nursery (Mama Bears);   

Employee Assistance Programmes; 

Discounted travel schemes. 





Closing Date: Sunday 5th January 2025



Interview Date: TBC



For a full Job Description and Person Specification please click here.

Having read the job description, should you have any questions relating to the role prior to applying, please contact Matt Bryan, Head of People via email mattbryan@southdevon.ac.uk.



To apply for this unique and exciting opportunity please visit the Jobs page of the South Devon College website. Please do not send CVs, we only accept applications via the relevant form on our dedicated recruitment website.



We offer hybrid and flexible working patterns and welcome applications from people who wish to apply using these options.



Please note that you will be required to be in possession of an Enhanced DBS Certificate or be willing to undertake an Enhanced DBS check as a condition of employment at the College.



This College is committed to Safeguarding/Prevent and promoting the welfare of students, including children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



The College is committed to applying its Single Equality Scheme at all stages of recruitment and selection. Shortlisting, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, transgender status, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion/belief, age, pregnancy or maternity leave, or union membership.



Reasonable attempts will be made to accommodate the particular needs of any candidate who has notified us of a disability. This may include changing the timing or location of any interview to enable the candidate to attend, providing information in different formats or larger type, etc.



This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare any cautions, convictions, reprimands and final warnings that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 and 2020).

ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Night Senior Carer at a Barchester care home, you'll look after the different needs of our residents to enable us to deliver quality, person-centred care and support. Your role will involve supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy General Manager. You can also expect to support the clinical team in a specific area, such as medication, assessments, care plans or care reviews. Like everyone here, as a Senior Care Assistant, you'll always respect the dignity and preferences of our residents as well playing your own part in creating an environment that's warm, welcoming and vibrant. ABOUT YOU You should have an NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care to join us as a Senior Care Assistant. We'll also need to see that you have specific knowledge of clinical care for the elderly. We're looking for people who are warm-hearted, compassionate and committed to giving each resident individualised care and support. You'll have the opportunity to develop your career through ongoing training opportunities, so there's no limit to how far you can go with us. Many of our Senior Carer Assistants progress into Care Practitioner, Regional Carer or nursing roles. REWARDS PACKAGEIn return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more! If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Job Title: Senior Project Accountant
Location: Plymouth, Devon + Hybrid Working Arrangements
Compensation: Up to £50,000 (Dependent on Experience) + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Role ID: SF60493

At Babcock we're working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Project Accountant at our Devonport site in Plymouth.

The Role
As a Senior Project Accountant, you'll have a role that's out of the ordinary; supporting the delivery of current and future projects, within our Warships support business unit.

Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for the preparation of monthly financial reporting routines and providing financial expertise and cost control guidance to the project teams, as well as playing a supporting role in the production of new contractual reports required by our customer:

• Assisting the finance and senior management team to implement changes within the Business Unit to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Focus on continual improvement of processes, a key element of this will be a focus on increased cost controls and management reporting.
• Prepare Project status reports, support project teams to maximise profitability and control expenditure.
• Prepare contractually required reports and maintain reporting systems.
• Support the production of monthly financial reports.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and requires regular travel to our Devonport site, in Plymouth, on a weekly basis alongside home working arrangements.

Agile working may be available to employees in some instances, applying the principles of fairness and consistency whilst ensuring that the overriding business needs can be appropriately met. We are happy to consider flexible, blended working, including part-time, condensed hours, and job sharing. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Essential Experience of the Senior Project Accountant:

• Experience in a similar project accountancy / finance role.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with Finance IT applications (IFS etc).
• High quality communication ability, both written and orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at a senior level.

Qualifications for the Senior Project Accountant:

• Ideally, you will fully hold a recognised professional accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, ACMA, CIMA, ICAEW, ICAS) or equivalent / similar but, you must be part qualified as a minimum.

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels.

What we Offer:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows the majority of employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement
• 'Be Kind Day' enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International
For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header 'Reasonable adjustments requirement'. We're committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone's free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

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Memorials Product Executive

Contract: Full-time, Permanent (38.75 hours per week)

Location: Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham

• (Hybrid, 3 days office, 2 from home + some intermittent site travel)

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (+ Bonus Incentive)

Dignity Funerals is one of the UK's leading providers of funeral and end-of-life services. We are dedicated to offering high-quality, compassionate services and expanding our Memorials division to ensure we meet the needs of families while driving business growth.

As the way we mourn evolves, so does our strategy; we adapt to changing needs, especially in at-need funeral services. Our success stems from our exceptional teams, their dedication, and our commitment to responsible business.

The Role

As a Memorials Product Executive, you will work closely with the Memorials Product Manager and the wider team to manage and enhance our product range. From identifying new product opportunities to supporting their launch, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring we deliver meaningful, high-quality offerings that support families during challenging times.

Let’s take a closer look at role responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Product Manager to identify and develop new product opportunities, ensuring they align with client needs and deliver clear value.
• Assist in building business cases for new products, and modernising our range with a focus on innovation and ROI.
• Support the creation of product promotions and packages to drive growth.
• Develop and maintain structured product ranges, including pricing architecture.
• Assist in planning and launching new products and ranges across the business.
• Conduct product/category reporting and analysis to support decision-making.
• Research gaps in the product assortment and perform competitor analysis.
• Respond to product queries from our network of 600 Funeral Branches and 45 Crematoria.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Identify training needs and assist in preparing and delivering product-related training.
• Maintain and evaluate products throughout their lifecycle, supporting ongoing updates and trading objectives.

Must haves we’re looking for in experience for this role:

• Proven experience in product management, category management or a similar role ideally within a consumer-focused or service-based industry.
• Analytical mindset with excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a variety of internal teams, stakeholders, and external partners.
• A strong client-focused mindset, ensuring products and services meet the needs of families and communities.
• A creative thinker with problem-solving abilities to drive continuous improvement in products and processes.
• Flexible in their approach, happy to conduct site visits as needed and work in a hybrid model of 3 office days, 2 from home.

What you get from us: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. BUPA Private Healthcare. Pension Scheme. X2 Life Assurance. Access to our internal colleague development schemes. Apply Today! Join us in delivering meaningful and high-quality Memorial services while driving innovation and growth. If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge, please submit your CV and application detailing your experience and suitability for the role via the 'apply' button. FCA Statement Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR). Please note in accordance with our pre-employment checks, all roles will require a criminal record check and further enhanced checks may apply. Certain roles will be subject to ongoing checks in line with the Group SMCR Framework (Fit& Proper Policy). Further details will be explained to you throughout the recruitment process. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement Our Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company, and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences. We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed, and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. #LI-FP1