Role overview:   Please note that this is a full-time opportunity within the Textiles department, primarily focused on processing deliveries and replenishing stock. We are seeking an enthusiastic Sales Assistant to play a vital role in delivering an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. With affluent opportunities for career development, JD Group is the place to be if you are motivated by progression and interested in developing your career.    Responsibilities:   Providing a knowledgeable and seamless customer experience for all customers that enter the store.    Continuously maintaining clean and tidy stock standards on shop floor for customers at all times.    Collaborate with your team members to achieve sales and KPI targets through being knowledgeable on; current trends, in store promotions and continuously evolving store processes.    Drive sales, ensuring that targets are achieved and, where possible, exceeded.  Utilise the in-store devices, offering the customer the whole product range.  Provide alternatives and add on sales at every opportunity.  Replenish stock levels when needed, making sure the full-size range is on the shop floor where possible.  Ensure that product is priced correctly.  To deputise for other staff, work within departments, or carry out other duties as required.  Always represent JD Sports in the most professional manner.  Conduct your work in a safe and responsible manner.     Role objectives and KPI’s:   Provide exceptional service to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.  Actively drive sales to support the store in meeting and exceeding the stores financial goals   Ensure the timely and accurate replenishment of stock on the shop floor to maintain optimal product availability  Skills and Experience:  A positive attitude towards a fast-paced, customer focused retail environment.    An ability to enthusiastically look at a challenge as an opportunity to develop yourself; your career and learn new skills.    Confident Interpersonal and communication skills who thrives in social situations through engagement with customers.    Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on store needs.     Read Less

Role overview:   We are seeking an enthusiastic Sales Assistant to play a vital role in delivering an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. With affluent opportunities for career development, JD Group is the place to be if you are motivated by progression and interested in developing your career.    Responsibilities:   Providing a knowledgeable and seamless customer experience for all customers that enter the store.    Continuously maintainingclean and tidy stock standards on shop floor for customers at all times.    Collaborate with your team members to achieve sales and KPI targets through being knowledgeable on;current trends, in store promotions and continuously evolving store processes.    Drive sales, ensuring that targets are achieved and, where possible, exceeded.  Utilise the in-store devices, offering the customer the whole product range.  Provide alternatives and add on sales at every opportunity.  Replenish stock levels when needed, making sure the full-sizerange is on the shop floor where possible.  Ensure that product is priced correctly.  To deputise for other staff, work within departments, or carry out other duties as required.  Always represent JD Sports in the most professional manner.  Conduct your work in a safe and responsible manner.     Role objectivesand KPI’s:   Provide exceptional service to ensure customer satisfaction and retention.  Actively drive sales to support the store in meeting and exceeding the stores financial goals   Ensure the timelyand accuratereplenishment of stock on the shop floor to maintainoptimalproduct availability  Skills and Experience:  A positive attitude towards a fast-paced, customer focused retail environment.    An ability to enthusiastically look at a challenge as an opportunity to develop yourself; your career and learn new skills.    Confident Interpersonal and communication skills who thrives in social situations through engagement with customers.    Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on store needs.     Read Less

What you’ll be doing as the Construction Safety Advisor Lead compliance with CDM 2015: support design teams, coordinate pre-construction info, check contractor competence, and handle notifications. Conduct design-phase reviews and regular site inspections to identify hazards and apply effective controls. Develop and enforce site-specific HSE policies, permit-to-work systems, and toolbox talk frameworks. Facilitate HOP-informed workshops (e.g., “work-as-done” reviews, learning teams, after-action reviews) to shift safety culture from blame to system-focused learning. Partner with project teams to integrate safety into planning, ensuring systems anticipate human error and support frontline adaptability. Plan and deliver safety briefings, inductions, and multi-disciplinary forums, inspired by HOP principles. Investigate incidents and near-misses with root-cause analysis grounded in HOP philosophies—viewing individuals as problem-solvers, not problems. Maintain rigorous safety records—audit reports, risk assessments, inspection logs—aligned with CDM and UK safety standards. Base location: Reading – with travel required Working pattern: 36 Hours What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria is: NEBOSH Construction Certificate required; Diploma or CSP preferred - Technician-grade IOSH or equivalent is also necessary. Bachelor’s degree/diploma (or equivalent) in Occupational Health & Safety, Construction Management, Engineering, Environmental Management, or a related field. Extensive experience in UK CDM roles plus exposure to HOP-style safety systems. Proven competence in audits, incident investigations, and digital safety tools. (e.g., Procore, ECO Portal) CDM 2015 competency: experience fulfilling Principal Designer, Client Adviser, and general CDM Adviser roles. Competent in design-phase reviews, competence assessments, and statutory notifications. Professional membership in a health & safety body. (e.g., IOSH Tech/IOSH Managing Safely, APS, IIRSM) Strong understanding of UK CDM regulations, able to implement compliance structures and lead design and construction safety coordination. Construction site safety expertise: risk assessments, safety inspections, permit-to-work systems, toolbox talks, and emergency response planning. Incident investigation skills: root cause analysis driven by HOP principles. Capability to lead no-blame reviews and learning-focused after-action assessments. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary offering up to £60,000 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. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Read Less

Description: Marsh Commercial is one of the UK’s leading commercial insurance brokers, we are a diverse community of colleagues, serving a diverse community of clients with insurance, risk management and employee health and benefits advice and solutions.Trainee/Associate Client AdvisorWe have a fantastic opportunity to join our Corporate Team as an Associate Client Advisor. This is the perfect role for someone with a strong educational background with ambitions to join an established, market leading insurance broker.Within this role you will have the opportunity to join our exciting Corporate practice, where you will be supporting a team of experts on selecting and acquiring the optimum insurance programme; as well as working with a team of experienced Client Advisors and Executives on understanding our clients’ business, the challenges they face, their risks, and what value looks like for them. As you progress through the training programme, you will then be in a position to learn how to advise on the best course of action for our clients risk management and work with the broking teams to manage and optimize our value proposition.This position is located in our Reading or Southampton offices and the successful individual will have the opportunity to split their working week between the physical office and remote working.Working within an established team as part of a prominent global broker allows you to further develop your career whilst allow opening the door to myriad of opportunities in the future with Marsh.What can you expect?The opportunity to join a growing and highly successful team working with some of the UK’s largest and best known companies on bespoke and complex insurance arrangements including global programsA team that strive to deliver best practice, market leading service and solutions with a focus on client service excellenceTo build and maintain an excellent rapport with our clients, providers and colleagues across MarshExcellent training and development with the ongoing career opportunitiesWe will count on you to:Complete Insurance Practitioner qualifications, achieving accreditation from the Chartered Insurance InstituteSupport Marsh Client Executives regarding placement strategy for insurance renewals and administer mid-term changes to riskRequest and review underwriting information on behalf of corporate clients and understand their requirementsPrepare and submit accurate market presentations and slips in consultation with the Client Executives and the Placement TeamUtilise Marsh online trading systems to collate and negotiate renewal terms with existing and prospective insurersCollaborate with Client Executives and Placement Teams to prepare client renewal reportsProduce and/or request insurer documentationReview and comment on Indemnity and Insurance clausesWhat you need to have: A-Level qualifications (or equivalent) or have completed higher educationRight to Work in the UK or Republic of Ireland (no visa sponsorship provided)What makes you stand out:Strong business acumen and problem-solving skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work in teams and cultivate relationshipsA strong ambition to build a career with the world’s leading insurance broker and risk adviserWhy join our team:We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have impact for colleagues, clients and communities.Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.Marsh, a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), is the world’s top insurance broker and risk advisor. Marsh McLennan is a global leader in risk, strategy and people, advising clients in 130 countries across four businesses: Marsh, Guy Carpenter, Mercer and Oliver Wyman. With annual revenue of $24 billion and more than 90,000 colleagues, Marsh McLennan helps build the confidence to thrive through the power of perspective. For more information, visit marsh.com, or follow on LinkedIn and X.Marsh McLennan is committed to embracing a diverse, inclusive and flexible work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people and embrace diversity of age background, civil partnership status, disability, ethnic origin, family duties, gender orientation or expression, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, parental status, personal or social status, political affiliation, race, religion and beliefs, sex/gender, sexual orientation or expression, skin color, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are an equal opportunities employer. 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CONSTRUCTION SOLICITOR, READING – LEGAL 5004-6+ PQE This award winning Legal 500 law firm are seeking a Construction Solicitor to join their team of specialist lawyers. The work is complex and is mostly non-contentious construction work, however some contentious knowledge would be beneficial. The firm are looking for someone that is commercially minded and is happy to get involved in business development and networking. Some experience of professional negligence claims against construction professionals is desirable but is not essential. There is also a very competitive remuneration and benefits package on offer. If you feel you have the relevant skills and experience, we would be very keen to hear from you, please do get in touch to have a confidential chat. Read Less

What you will be doing as Regulatory Manager Drive the development and execution of regulatory strategies across water and wastewater services. Act as the key liaison with regulators, fostering transparent and constructive partnerships. Monitor regulatory changes and advise internal teams on risks and opportunities. Lead the delivery of business plans, price reviews, and performance commitments. Coordinate responses to regulatory consultations and ensure compliance with licence conditions. Embed regulatory thinking into strategic and operational decisions across the business. Provide thought leadership on the future of regulation and policy evolution. Location- Hybrid, Reading  What you should bring to the role Proven experience in regulatory, policy, or compliance roles—ideally in utilities, infrastructure, or government. A deep understanding of the UK water industry and its regulatory landscape would be highly beneficial. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills. An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex data and policy. Strategic thinker with a collaborative, proactive approach. Ideally, a degree in law, economics, public policy, environmental science, or a related field (preferred). What's in it for you Competitive salary - £65,000 - £85,000 per annum depending on your experience Car Allowance £5800 Private Health Insurance Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Generous Pension Scheme through AON Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance Read Less

What you’ll be doing as Head of Engineering Services - WasteAs Head of Engineering Services – Waste, you’ll be responsible for: Leading the delivery of core engineering services to Operations, Capital Programme, Asset Planning, and Retail. Acting as the primary gateway for the wider business and supply chain partners into the Chief Engineering function. Ensuring operational needs are met by working closely with senior engineering leaders and partners. Adopting a systems-thinking approach across the project lifecycle, from planning to handover and maintenance. Managing and coordinating internal and external engineering programme teams. Driving affordable, high-quality solutions that deliver real benefits for our customers and communities. Shaping the future of engineering at Thames Water, embedding transformation and new ways of working. Developing and growing a high-performing, inclusive team ready for the challenges of AMP8, AMP9, and beyond. Building strong relationships with internal teams and external partners, including regulators and local authorities. Championing a zero-compromise approach to health, safety, and wellbeing. Base location: Clearwater Court, Reading (with flexible working options) Working pattern or hours: Full-time, permanent. A mix of office & site working 3 days per week. To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is: Strategic leadership experience in engineering services, ideally within a regulated or infrastructure environment. Demonstrable ability to deliver continuous improvement and drive performance. Strong programme and project management skills. Experience working in a matrix environment, collaborating with diverse stakeholders. A talent for inspiring, coordinating, and empowering teams. Minimum of an honours degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a related field. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Additional skills and experiences would be great to have: Passion for continuous professional development and inclusivity in engineering. Awareness of operating in complex environments with political and media stakeholders. Systems engineering experience. Formal professional recognition (e.g., CEng, CSci) or a relevant business degree (e.g., MBA). What’s in it for you? Competitive salary. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)  Car Allowance. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Private Medical Health Care. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Read Less

DV Cleared Information Risk and Assurance Consultant - 12 month contract - Reading

iO Associates are currently looking for a DV Cleared Information Risk and Assurance Consultant for a 12-month contract roleoffering a competitive day rate starting ASAP. My client would need you to be onsite 5 days a week in Reading - they can offer flexible working so you can start and finish early to avoid traffic.


The ideal candidates will have experience working with the MOD, Central Governments and / or Defence Consultancies - this will be a big bonus. DV Clearance is essential for you to start this role and you must be based in the UK.

You'll need the following experience:Proven experience in similar roles - at least 5 years experience required Strong experience working with industry standards (e.g. NIST, JSP440 / JSP604, ISO27001, NCSC)Strong experience with security assurance and risk managementAny experience working with the MoD or Defence consultancies will be a bonusCyber security certifications (e.g. CISSP, CISA, CEH, CISM) would be advantageousMust have active DV ClearanceInterviews will take place ASAP so please get in touch today if interested. This will be a 1 stage Teams call and the client is looking for someone to start in February.

If interested, please send an updated CV to j.godwin @ ioassociates.co.uk and I will call you to discuss the role.

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First impressions are the most important right? Our welcoming reception areas are a hive of activity and at the epicentre of the action. Often the first and last point of contact for our guests and the first place to go for advice or assistance, service here needs to be second to none. This diverse and challenging role is responsible for working alongside the Reception Manager in ensuring the reception team are on point, all the time, ready to jump in to action, interact with our guests to use our latest technology and ensure they have a flawless experience.
Work, Grow, Play! Here at Village Hotel Club we are all about embracing personality, individualism and fun. Forget stuffy hotels built around formality, pomp and ceremony. We create lively, modern spaces for our guests to work, eat, relax, play and exercise. With hotels and leisure clubs Aberdeen to Bournemouth and more opening soon, we rely on you to deliver service that puts us head and shoulders above the competition.Join us and we can offer you benefits* such as…- Complimentary Health and Wellness Membership at your home Club for you and a family member/ friend worth £1,500 a year.- Discount on all overnight stays at Village Hotels, meaning you can experience our hospitality from £35 with a friend and even grab an excellent breakfast.- Friends and Family discounted stays from £49 including breakfast- 50% discount on Food and Drink purchased on or off shift at any Village Hotel Pub & Grill- 30% discount on and off shift in our Village Hotel Starbucks stores- Excellent training and development including our Rising Stars and Talent Academy programmes- A much more exciting way to train across several areas in the hotels, utilising our exciting Mobile Gaming training platform.- Discounts and cashback offers on many High Street Brands and Supermarkets.- A range of Well-being and Healthcare benefits and monthly well-being programmes for all employees to support your mental health- Putting your Mental Wellbeing first with Mental Health first aiders and up to 2 mental health days to utilise annually.- Financial wellbeing support and salary drawdown via Wagestream- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and counselling- Flexible working hours- A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with regular team events- Excellent Reward and Recognition Incentive schemes- Anniversary rewards for key milestones of service- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme- Have your birthday off guaranteed- Discounted Health Cash plan and Sick pay Insurance.- A host of BIG People Days to celebrate, reward and recognise our wonderful employees and their local communities.- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits and pay- Company Pension scheme- Life Insurance*T&C’s apply based on your contract So what do we need from you? -An infectious personality
-Initiative to solve any problem for our guests
-Ability to motivate and engage others
-Team player and ability to partner with other departments
-A passion for delivering outstanding guest serviceCome and be part of something new & something special - Work, Grow & Play the Village Way!


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This is a rewarding opportunity to play an integral role in making critical strategic decisions for one of the UK’s largest infrastructure businesses. As one of the largest corporate bond issuers in the UK and with a shareholder group formed of large international pension funds and sovereign wealth funds, this is also an opportunity to engage with a truly diverse range of stakeholders, including regulators, rating agencies and investors.What you'll be doing as Head of Financial & Regulatory Modelling This is a unique opportunity to analyse the key financial drivers of the company, understanding and optimising outcomes for shareholders, customers, debt investors, and regulators. As well as giving a holistic view of the company, this role is unique in its broad scope of skills, requiring technical ability, conceptual thinking, influencing and communication skills. Key accountabilities will incorporate: Responsibility for financial and regulatory modelling at Thames Water. You will be the senior contact for Ofwat engagement regarding financial model development and population. Leading the development of financial models to incorporate rating agency methodologies. Heading up the engagement with the Business Planning team and wider business to ensure an appropriate planning approach. Leading risk/sensitivity analysis using financial models to understand risks and financial resilience. Stakeholder management of shareholders, debt investors and banks regarding questions related to financial forecasts. Costing of capital analysis, including considering the regulatory perspective and future projections of financing costs. Review, analyse and challenge Ofwat's determinations. Led strategic creative thinking around ensuring the development of future regulatory approaches is best aligned with the requirements of our customers and shareholders. What you should bring to the role? Experience in presenting complex regulatory concepts to senior management. A flexible individual with a strong finance background, for example, accountancy qualified (CCAB) or equivalent. Vast experience in the development and operation of financial models. Highly skilled in sophisticated data analysis. Ability to think critically and commercially, with high attention to detail, to assess business issues and opportunities. Expert knowledge of Excel and utilisation of the tool for financial modelling. Strong experience working within the utilities sector or another regulated environment. Good understanding of corporate finance principles. Influencing skills with individuals at all levels in the business, including senior management. Excellent communication, relationship management and presentation skills. High level of business awareness. Enthusiastic and proactive approach. What's in it for you? This is an exciting time to join Thames Water as we continue to deliver on our turnaround plan, offering the opportunity to become part of our strategic journey. Competitive salary of up to £120,000 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 - £5,800. Annual Bonus. Private Medical Health Care. Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution. Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Read Less

Children’s Social Worker, Children with Disabilities team, Reading 
Pay rate to £38 per hour 
Contract role, Children & Young People Disability Team 
 
We are recruiting for experienced Children’s Social Worker in the Reading area. 
This to work in a Children & Young People Disability Team 
 
There is plenty of hybrid working available. 
Please get in touch for more information. 
 
This is an agency post and we can offer you:- 
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What you’ll be doing as an Environmental Permitting Specialist Managing environmental permits linked to our water discharge activities, ensuring we’re always operating with accurate, up-to-date regulatory information. Providing expert advice to internal teams on how environmental permitting affects operational and capital delivery projects. Negotiating with the Environment Agency on new permits or changes to existing ones, ensuring regulatory requirements are met while protecting Thames Water’s interests. Supporting AMP8 and WINEP programme delivery, helping projects achieve compliance through strong permitting foundations. Representing the business in discussions with regulators and across internal teams to ensure accurate, timely, and high-quality submissions. Contributing to the continuous improvement of permitting processes, internal reporting, and compliance tracking. This position will be working in a Hybrid environment from any of our locations with travel to Clearwater Court in Reading once or twice a month. The salary for this position is up to £55,000, depending on experience. To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are: Experience or interest in environmental permitting, regulation, or compliance. Excellent communication, organisation, and collaboration skills. A passion for sustainability and improving environmental outcomes. Strong technical writing skills and ability to write clear, structured technical documents and coordinate complex permit applications. Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring:  Degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Management, Data Management, or similar. Experience working in regulated environments (water, wastewater, emissions, waste). Understanding of Environment Agency guidance and permitting frameworks. Experience in operational or project delivery teams within the utility or infrastructure sector. Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel and data systems (Power BI experience a plus). What’s in it for you?  Competitive salary up to £55,000 per annum. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)  Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Read Less

Dab hand with a toolbox? If so, come and join us as a Maintenance Assistant and ensure our hotels and leisure clubs are always in tip top condition and in good working order. One of the most varied roles in the hotel, you will be on hand to jump in and fix issues in guest rooms to make sure they have a faultless stay, make sure our Leisure Clubs are operating seamlessly and that public areas look as fresh as they did on day one.Work, Grow, Play! Here at Village Hotel Club we are all about embracing personality, individualism and fun. Forget stuffy hotels built around formality, pomp and ceremony. We create lively, modern spaces for our guests to work, eat, relax, play and exercise. With hotels and leisure clubs Aberdeen to Bournemouth and more opening soon, we rely on you to deliver service that puts us head and shoulders above the competition.Join us and we can offer you benefits* such as…- Complimentary Health and Wellness Membership at your home Club for you and a family member/ friend worth £1,500 a year.- Discount on all overnight stays at Village Hotels, meaning you can experience our hospitality from £35 with a friend and even grab an excellent breakfast.- Friends and Family discounted stays from £49 including breakfast- 50% discount on Food and Drink purchased on or off shift at any Village Hotel Pub & Grill- 30% discount on and off shift in our Village Hotel Starbucks stores- Excellent training and development including our Rising Stars and Talent Academy programmes- A much more exciting way to train across several areas in the hotels, utilising our exciting Mobile Gaming training platform.- Discounts and cashback offers on many High Street Brands and Supermarkets.- A range of Well-being and Healthcare benefits and monthly well-being programmes for all employees to support your mental health- Putting your Mental Wellbeing first with Mental Health first aiders and up to 2 mental health days to utilise annually.- Financial wellbeing support and salary drawdown via Wagestream- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and counselling- Flexible working hours- A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with regular team events- Excellent Reward and Recognition Incentive schemes- Anniversary rewards for key milestones of service- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme- Have your birthday off guaranteed- Discounted Health Cash plan and Sick pay Insurance.- A host of BIG People Days to celebrate, reward and recognise our wonderful employees and their local communities.- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits and pay- Company Pension scheme- Life Insurance*T&C’s apply based on your contract But what we need from you…

-To be handy with a set of tools
-To have the passion to learn and grow
-A bag of personality
-Delivery of excellent customer service
-Proactive, quick thinking and adept at identifying and fixing maintenance issues
-Supportive nature
-Ability to work well under pressure
-A team player, working hand in hand with other departments

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Role overview:   We are seeking an enthusiastic  Sales Assistant to play a vital role in delivering an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. With affluent opportunities for career development, JD Group is the place to be if you are motivated by progression and interested in developing your career.      Responsibilities:   Provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers warmly, ensuring they receive the best experience, and understanding the customer service measurement programme.  Drive and exceed sales targets by utilizing in-store devices, offering the full product range, and maximizing opportunities for add-on sales.  Maintain high visual and merchandising standards by ensuring the shop floor is clean, well-stocked, and displays are organized according to brand guidelines.  Support overall store operations by assisting in other departments as needed, representing the company professionally, and adhering to safety guidelines.  Process sales transactions, including cash handling and card payments accurately.  Upsell and cross-sell products to maximise sales opportunities.  Maintain stock levels on the shop floor and ensure shelves are well-organized and appealing.  Address and resolve customer queries in a professional manner.  Work closely with other sales assistants and team members to achieve store targets.       Role objectives and KPI’s:   Contribute to achieving or exceeding the stores monthly sales target.   Drive all additional KPIs including but not limited to Units, Conversion, ATV, UPT.    Achieve upselling or cross-selling targets.  Maintain a high Net Promotor Score.  Ensure all stock on the shop floor is fully replenished    Skills and Experience:  A positive attitude towards a fast-paced, customer focused retail environment.    An ability to enthusiastically look at a challenge as an opportunity to develop yourself; your career and learn new skills.    Confident Interpersonal and communication skills who thrives in social situations through engagement with customers.    Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on store needs.     Benefits  We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Group the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:   Company discount of 25% off a large number of products in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?, Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors)   Exclusive deals and discounts and offers from retail and hospitality businesses through our online benefits platform (TELUS Health)  Access to counselling services, digital health and well-being advice through our benefits platform (TELUS Health)  Health cash plans  Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development throughout your career journey with the Group  Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications (England Only)   Discounted Gym memberships at JD Gyms   Access to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change.  Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to JD Foundation   Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change   Incremental Holiday Allowance  Read Less

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist Managing ongoing permit applications, including coordinating the progression of existing environmental permit applications. Prepare, draft and submit new permit applications where required. Ensure all submissions are compliant with relevant regulations and reflect current operational requirements. Maintain up-to-date permit trackers, document control and document management. Support the Wastewater Permitting Team as a technical lead on permitting and water discharge matters and the technical development of the team members through coaching and mentoring. Negotiate with the Environment Agency regarding new permits and changes to existing permits, submitting applications where necessary, related to Capital Schemes. Representing TWUL in technical meetings with other Water Companies and the Environment Agency. This position will be working Hybrid from Clearwater Court in Reading, although other Thames Water locations will be considered. The salary for this position is up to £59,000 per annum depending on experience. To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are: Subject matter expert in Water Discharge Activity Environmental Permitting. Evidence of strong communication and relationship-building skills. Full understanding of the regulatory framework applicable to the Water Industry, including the requirements of the Environmental Permitting Regulations and the associated Environment Agency’s guidance. Experience or academic background in an environmental, regulatory or water industry-related discipline. Excellent planning, organisation, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to negotiate and liaise with stakeholders. Strong technical writing skills and ability to write clear, structured technical documents and coordinate complex permit applications. Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring:  An operational background in water, wastewater, air emissions, waste, or similar regulated industries and/or the regulator. Evidence of working flexibly across organisations, building and/or improving ways of working and embedding them into organisations. Advocate for the environment with a demonstrable track record of compliance and environmental excellence. Experience in coaching and mentoring others in a technical discipline. Degree in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Management, Data Management or a related field. Excellent IT literacy (including Excel & Power BI) to enable learning of internal data systems. Strong analytical background. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary up to £59,000 per annum. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)  Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Read Less

 
  Role overview:   We are looking for an Enthusiastic Floor Manager ready to step into a junior management role and advance within their management career. As the vital link between management and staff you will have avid collaboration opportunities with senior managers, championing yours and your teams career development.  Responsibilities:   Ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction by driving and maintainingexceptional service standards and promptly and addressing customer needs.  Drive team sales through effective merchandising, stock replenishment & team motivation.   Lead and develop the shopfloor team to ensure high performance, engagementand adherence to store policies and procedures.  Ensure the shopfloor is consistently clean, organised, and visually appealing to enhance the customer shopping experience.  Ensure that stock replenishment is completed regularly.   Provide excellent customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving complaints professionally.  Help manage day-to-day operations, including opening and closing procedures.  Support cash management tasks, such as processing transactions and reconciling tills.  Foster a positive work environment by leading, mentoring, and mentoring and developing store colleagues to enhance their performance and engagement.    Role objectivesand KPI’s:   Contribute to achieving or exceeding the stores monthly sales target.   Drive all additionalKPIs including but not limited to Units, Conversion, ATV, UPT.    Achieve upselling or cross-selling targets.  Maintain a high Net Promotor Score.  Ensure stock accuracy during store Audits.  Ensure all new colleagues complete mandatory training required.   Ensure employee satisfaction stores or engagement survey results meet or exceed company benchmarks.    Skills and Experience:  Previoussupervisory or management experience in a fast-paced Retail/ Customer Facing environment  Passionate about retail & hold a good understanding of the latest trends and our competitors   Previousexperience of coaching and developing individuals   Strong communicationskills   Strong attention to detail & ability to maintainhigh standardson the shop floor  Promote JD Group values to internal and external stakeholders        Benefits  We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Group the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:   Monthly discretionary bonus schemes   Company discount of 25% off a large number ofproducts in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?,Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors)  Exclusive deals and discounts and offers from retail and hospitality businesses through our online benefits platform (TELUS Health)  Access to digital health and well-being services through our benefits platform (TELUS Health)  Health cash plans  Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development throughout your career journey with the Group  Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications (England Only)   Discounted Gym memberships at JD Gyms   Access to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change.  Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to JD Foundation   Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change   Incremental Holiday Allowance    Read Less

Here's a unique opportunity! We're seeking a Research Scientist or engineer to lend their expertise to the Ofwat Innovation Funded projects on No-Dig Leak Repair and Pipebots for rising mains. This role calls for a versatile engineer or scientist who's ready to delve into water and waste network innovation, foster cross-company collaboration, and enhance utility communications. Your projects will involve robotics building and testing as part of a multi-skilled approach to innovative engineering.

What you’ll be doing as a Research Scientist/EngineerAs a Research Scientist/Engineer, you'll lead research project activities and make significant technical contributions to others. Your role will involve designing, organising, implementing, and monitoring research activities to ensure their smooth operation and successful completion.Evaluating data and information to produce sound results, conclusions, and recommendations for business strategy. Produce and peer review high-quality technical output documents relating to the research for Innovation's internal use, business managers, and external communication.Develop working relationships with internal clients, external contractors, and research organisations by participating in and presenting research outputs in internal and external meetings with customers and stakeholders to build awareness of Innovation activities and outputs.
Base location: Hybrid - Reading (STW) - RG2 0RP

Working pattern or hours: 36 hours, Mon-Fri

Necessary requirements for the role: Must have a valid UK driving license as there will be occasional travel to other sites across the Thames Water patch.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:Be a graduate in science, engineering or equivalent in a relevant discipline.Good practical skills relevant to the operation and maintenance of test facilities and field trials.Relevant technical experience, such as in the water industry.Very good communication and technical reporting skills.Fully competent at using the appropriate company IT systems and office software.
What’s in it for you?Competitive salary from £41,000 to £51,000 per annum, depending on experience.26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays).Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.Generous Pension Scheme through AON.Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
Find out more about our benefits and perks

Who are we?

We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. It’s a big job and we’ve got a long way to go, so we need help from passionate and skilled people, committed to making a difference and getting us to where we want to be in the years and decades to come.

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.
If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family. Why choose us? Learn more.

We’re committed to being a great, diverse, and inclusive place to work. We welcome applications from everyone and want to ensure you feel supported throughout the recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, whether that’s extra time, accessible formats, or anything else just let us know, we’re here to help and support.

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 and meet colleagues.

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Role overview:   We are seeking an enthusiastic  SalesAssistant to play a vital role in delivering an exceptional shopping experience for our customers. With affluent opportunities for career development, JD Group is the place to be if you are motivated by progression and interested in developing your career.      Responsibilities:   Provide exceptional customer service by greeting customers warmly, ensuring they receive the best experience, and understanding the customer service measurement programme.  Drive and exceed sales targets by utilizingin-store devices, offering the full product range, and maximizing opportunities for add-on sales.  Maintain high visual and merchandising standards by ensuring the shop floor is clean, well-stocked, and displays are organized according to brand guidelines.  Support overall store operations by assistingin other departments as needed, representingthe company professionally, and adhering to safety guidelines.  Process sales transactions, including cash handling and card payments accurately.  Upsell and cross-sell products to maximise sales opportunities.  Maintain stock levels on the shop floor and ensure shelves are well-organized and appealing.  Address and resolve customer queries in a professional manner.  Work closely with other sales assistants and team members to achieve store targets.       Role objectivesand KPI’s:   Contribute to achieving or exceeding the stores monthly sales target.   Drive all additionalKPIs including but not limited to Units, Conversion, ATV, UPT.    Achieve upselling or cross-selling targets.  Maintain a high Net Promotor Score.  Ensure all stock on the shop floor is fully replenished    Skills and Experience:  A positive attitude towards a fast-paced, customer focused retail environment.    An ability to enthusiastically look at a challenge as an opportunity to develop yourself; your career and learn new skills.    Confident Interpersonal and communication skills who thrives in social situations through engagement with customers.    Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, based on store needs.     Benefits  We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Group the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:   Company discount of 25% off a large number ofproducts in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?,Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors)   Exclusive deals and discounts and offers from retail and hospitality businesses through our online benefits platform (TELUS Health)  Access to counselling services, digital healthand well-being advice through our benefits platform (TELUS Health)  Health cash plans  Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development throughout your career journey with the Group  Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications (England Only)   Discounted Gym memberships at JD Gyms   Access to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change.  Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to JD Foundation   Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change   Incremental Holiday Allowance  Read Less

About Us
Hello, we're Flight Club, the award-winning birthplace of Social Darts and the home of unexpected, ridiculous, joy! We've taken the traditional game and reinvented it for the 21st century with multiplayer games that eliminate any need for counting by reimagining games into fast-paced, exciting social experiences with action replays for ultimate bragging rights.Following the success of venues across the UK, and further afield in the USA and Australia, we're delighted to be bringing the joy of Social Darts to  Reading next year with another spectacular venue. We are looking for passionate General Manager to join us for the ride in our Reading Venue.
Why join the Flight Club family?At Flight Club, we don’t just hire people—we invest in them. Named one of The Times Top 100 Places to Work, we’re proud to celebrate individuality, reward hard work, and support your growth every step of the way.  We believe in rewarding our team with a standout package, including: Competitive pay with performance-based rewards and a quarterly bonus scheme Tronc earnings for all venue managers and team Private Medical Insurance, Group Life Assurance, and Income Protection Enhanced Parental Leave and 33 days holiday per year Free staff meals & drinks, plus taxis home after late shifts Regular GM development days, supplier trips, and length of service awards Team discounts across all UK venues Team socialsSeason ticket/travel card loans Access to our Employee Assistance Programme with unlimited therapy and GP calls What You’ll Be Doing Championing our values—innovation, passion, togetherness, and warmth, in everything you do Delivering world-class customer experiences that leave our guests buzzing Leading, coaching, and developing a high-performing team with energy and heart Owning every detail—from standards to service to atmosphere and vibe, because we thrive in excellence Driving business performance through smart financial control and strategic thinking  We believe our success starts and ends with our people. That’s why we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive team where everyone feels seen, heard, and valued. If you’re passionate about creating unforgettable experiences and want to be part of something extraordinary—Apply now.  Read Less

First impressions are the most important right? Our welcoming reception areas are a hive of activity and at the epicentre of the action. Often the first and last point of contact for our guests and the first place to go for advice or assistance, service here needs to be second to none. This diverse and challenging role is responsible for working alongside the Reception Manager in ensuring the reception team are on point, all the time, ready to jump in to action, interact with our guests to use our latest technology and ensure they have a flawless experience.
Work, Grow, Play! Here at Village Hotel Club we are all about embracing personality, individualism and fun. Forget stuffy hotels built around formality, pomp and ceremony. We create lively, modern spaces for our guests to work, eat, relax, play and exercise. With hotels and leisure clubs Aberdeen to Bournemouth and more opening soon, we rely on you to deliver service that puts us head and shoulders above the competition.Join us and we can offer you benefits* such as…- Complimentary Health and Wellness Membership at your home Club for you and a family member/ friend worth £1,500 a year.- Discount on all overnight stays at Village Hotels, meaning you can experience our hospitality from £35 with a friend and even grab an excellent breakfast.- Friends and Family discounted stays from £49 including breakfast- 50% discount on Food and Drink purchased on or off shift at any Village Hotel Pub & Grill- 30% discount on and off shift in our Village Hotel Starbucks stores- Excellent training and development including our Rising Stars and Talent Academy programmes- A much more exciting way to train across several areas in the hotels, utilising our exciting Mobile Gaming training platform.- Discounts and cashback offers on many High Street Brands and Supermarkets.- A range of Well-being and Healthcare benefits and monthly well-being programmes for all employees to support your mental health- Putting your Mental Wellbeing first with Mental Health first aiders and up to 2 mental health days to utilise annually.- Financial wellbeing support and salary drawdown via Wagestream- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and counselling- Flexible working hours- A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with regular team events- Excellent Reward and Recognition Incentive schemes- Anniversary rewards for key milestones of service- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme- Have your birthday off guaranteed- Discounted Health Cash plan and Sick pay Insurance.- A host of BIG People Days to celebrate, reward and recognise our wonderful employees and their local communities.- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits and pay- Company Pension scheme- Life Insurance*T&C’s apply based on your contract So what do we need from you? -An infectious personality
-Initiative to solve any problem for our guests
-Ability to motivate and engage others
-Team player and ability to partner with other departments
-A passion for delivering outstanding guest serviceCome and be part of something new & something special - Work, Grow & Play the Village Way!


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LCV Technician Vacancy - Reading
Rotating Earlies & Lates Up To £18 Per Hour Depending On ExperienceMain Dealership Benefits & Training SchemeFull Level 3 Qualifications RequiredLCV Technician Required for well-established Commercial Dealer in the Reading area!

Our Client, a well-established Commercial Main Dealer is seeking a fully trained LCV Technician to join their team of highly skilled professionals working at their site in Reading working on the rotating earlies + lates shift!

Our Client is offering the successful LCV Technician:
Starting hourly rate of up to £18 per hour + Rotating earlies + lates shift!Manufacturer trainingFantastic development and progressionDuties of a LCV Technician with our Client:
Performance of all maintenance services according to the manufacturer's instructions and according to the maintenance schedule.To service vehicles according to the manufacturers scheduleTo carry out final inspections and function tests on all work that requires it as dictated by CompanyDiagnosing faults on vehicles.Carrying out warranty repairs to manufacturers guidelines.What our Client expects of their LCV Technicians?
Experience working on LCVsStable, solid, work historyFull UK Driving LicenseHave a good attitude to work at all timesMotivated with a desire to enhance their knowledgeIf this LCV Technician Job interests you, and you would like to know more about it or other Automotive Jobs in Reading - please contact Dee Hogger at Perfect Placement UK Ltd.

At Perfect Placement we specialise in Motor Trade Jobs, so if your Automotive Career is not heading in the direction you wish it to be, be sure to get in touch! We have over 1,400 live vacancies, ranging from HGV Technician Jobs through to Car Sales Executive Jobs. Read Less

Day Shift HGV Technician Vacancy - Reading!
£37,500 Basic Salary / £45,000 OYEHGV Main Dealership EnvironmentMonday To Friday 8am - 4.30pm (40 Hour Week)Uncapped Overtime Paid At x 1.5!!23 Days Holiday + Bank HolidaysFull HGV Qualifications RequiredAre you an experienced qualified HGV Technician looking for sociable day-time working hours and would like to work for one of the most well-recognised HGV Dealerships throughout the U.K?? - Apply apply apply!! 

We are seeking a HGV Technician to join our Client's well-established Main Dealership in the Reading area. They are looking for someone fully qualified and previous experience as a HGV Technician to hit the ground running. Our Client will consider candidates from all environments (Fleet / Dealership / Independent).

Our Client is offering the successful HGV Technician:
£37,500 Basic Salary / £45,000 OYEHGV Main Dealership EnvironmentMonday To Friday 8am - 4.30pm (40 Hour Week)Uncapped Overtime Paid At x 1.5!!23 Days Holiday + Bank HolidaysFull HGV Qualifications RequiredDuties of a HGV Technician with our Client:
Performance of all maintenance services according to the manufacturer's instructions and according to the maintenance schedule.All visual inspections, adjustment operations, adjustments, operating fluid changes and additions, replacement of worn equipment.Responsible for repairing and servicing of vehicles booked into the workshop.Diagnosing faults on vehicles.Carrying out warranty repairs to manufacturers guidelines.What our Clients expect of their HGV Technicians:
Must be qualified to NVQ Level 3A stable background working with HGVsFull UK driving licenseThis is an exciting opportunity to join our Client’s team and take your Career to the next level. With the great opportunity to join a company which truly values their staff!

If you are interested in hearing more about this HGV Technician role, or others we have in your area, please do not hesitate to contact Dee Hogger at Perfect Placement today.

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Stantec Buildings is on a mission to become the world’s leading integrated design practice. Our architects, engineers, interior designers, sustainability specialists, and technologists are passionate about the power of design. We take an innovative, collaborative approach to projects, sharing a common belief that sustainable design for the built environment can make the world a better place for future generations. Join us and design your place with Stantec.This is an exciting opportunity for a Senior / Principal Mechanical Engineer (Data Centre) to join our busy multidisciplinary Building Services team in London or Reading. The role involves guiding the technical design of projects as subject matter expert, mentor, and resource to the technical team. You will delegate, lead, and direct work of Project Engineers and Designers. You will conceptualize, execute, and ensure quality throughout the design process to meet our clients’ needs and expectations.For more info on our Building Services projects and team, please click on the link:- Stantec Building Services Key ResponsibilitiesManages technical project process and scope of work within own discipline; reviews schedule and budgeted hours; finds and resolves all inconsistencies with project manager.Delegates tasks to engineers and designers within own discipline as appropriate.Follows quality management process; conducts project reviews and approvals before all QA/QC reviews done by the technical authority.Maintains strong client relations; able to understand and articulate project and design requirements, progress, and troubleshooting to clients and technical staff.Coordinates well with all disciplines to fully integrate work and client requests into design.Acts as supervisor and resource to technical design team; supports and assists staff education and development.Actively participates in the engineering/professional community to build personal knowledge and professional growth (e.g. attends meetings / seminars / conferences and/or write articles for trade magazines).About YouAccredited engineering degree or equivalent experience required.Data Centre / Mission-Critical project experience is essential.Comprehensive knowledge of engineering practices and principles in own discipline and basic knowledge of practices and principals in other disciplines.Able to conceptualise and develop solutions for multifaceted systems and interactions with varied disparate components.Strong communicator who effectively conveys scope, schedule, and budget to clients, co-workers, and technical teamsAdept at writing comprehensive reports, business correspondence, and procedural manuals.Equipped to analyse, problem solve, and train others; organized and attentive to detail; flexible and collaborative.Able to independently resolve complex problems within the engineer’s discipline.The friendly and collaborative culture at Stantec is something we are proud of and we have many other reasons for you to be excited about joining us. We can offer a competitive salary and benefits package, agile and flexible working arrangements, industry leading training, great projects, and lots more!For more info on what it's like to work at Stantec, please click on the link - My Stantec Stories #LI-RM1 #UKBuildingsAbout StantecThe Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK@stantec.comand we will talk to you about how we can support you.ReqID: 6292 Read Less

Stantec is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy. Our Environmental Consulting Community of Practice works closely with our clients to develop innovative, sustainable, and efficient solutions to their needs. We have built our reputation over decades of success and take pride in turning legacy land contamination challenges into development opportunities.We are seeking a highly motivated Associate Geo-environmental Consultant to join our established team based in Reading. You will work within our ground engineering team, contributing to widermulti-disciplinary projects as part of our regional development capability and being part of a national community of ground engineering professionals. The link below will take you to the Reading office page with more information: Reading (Waterman Place), United Kingdom .
Our team provides contaminated land and geotechnical and geo-hazard consultancy services to the land development and infrastructure sectors. We work holistically across these disciplines to provide value-driven solutions. We contribute to a range of local and national projects and frameworks with private clients/developers on the investigation, assessment, remediation and redevelopment of brownfield land as well as supporting internal teams for road, rail and other infrastructure and energy projects.We require an ambitious team player with the technical and commercial skills, knowledge and experience to take day-to-day responsibility for the delivery of projects, ensuring technical quality and adherence to budget and programme. The position requires you to interact with other members of a multi-disciplinary team as well as clients, sub-contractors and fellow professionals.We are proud of Stantec's friendly, inclusive, and collaborative culture, and we have many other reasons for you to be excited about joining us. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, agile and flexible working arrangements, industry-leading training, great projects, and lots more!About YouThis role demands a strong foundation in environmental science or engineering. You'll need a degree in a relevant field like geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, or environmental science, with a highly preferred postgraduate qualification. We're looking for candidates with extensive postgraduate experience.Professional accreditation is essential. You should be chartered or actively working towards chartership with a recognised professional body. Additional certifications, such as SoBRA, RoGEP, or CL:AIRE DoW:CoP, are highly valued.You must have substantial experience in land quality assessment and contaminated site management within a consulting environment. This includes designing, managing, and supervising ground investigations, interpreting soil, water, and gas data, and producing comprehensive risk assessments and reports (including GQRA and ideally DQRA and EIA). Experience in related disciplines like hydrogeology, geotechnics, and earthworks is a significant advantage.The ability to write clear and persuasive proposals is crucial, as is proven experience in managing projects within budget and providing technical leadership to junior team members. You must be willing to travel to UK offices and sites and hold a full, clean UK driving license.The link below will take you to our Ground Engineering landing page; why not apply today? https://www.stantec.com/uk/services/ground-engineering-1

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About StantecThe Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK@stantec.comand we will talk to you about how we can support you.ReqID: 6978 Read Less

What you’ll be doing as CX Design Lead Team Leadership and Development: Lead and nurture a high-performing team of product designers specialising in both UX and UI. Your leadership will ensure that team members are motivated, supported, and empowered to deliver their best work. Design Vision and Strategy: Setting and clearly communicating a compelling design vision and strategy will be central to your position. You will ensure alignment across the team, fostering a shared understanding of design objectives and long-term goals. Shape the Content Vision: Define and drive a clear, customer-centric content strategy - aligning tone, structure, and messaging with business goals, championing best practices, and ensuring every piece of content delivers measurable impact. Best Practice and Tools: Drive the adoption of design best practices, championing the use of industry-standard tools and methodologies such as Figma, prototyping, user research, and heat mapping. You will promote processes that support excellence and consistency in design outcomes. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborating with content, product, and development teams to deliver seamless, integrated experiences Championing Customer-Centric Design: Championing customer-centric design in a utility or service-driven environment Data-Driven Decision Making: Your responsibilities will include leveraging analytics, customer feedback, and usability testing to inform and validate design decisions. This approach ensures that all enhancements are evidence-based and focused on delivering measurable improvements to the user experience. Location: Hybrid/Reading (minimum one day in the office per week, with flexibility to attend additional days as required for team meetings, projects, or during onboarding) Working pattern or hours: 36 hours per week (Monday to Friday) What you should bring to the role Demonstrated ability to inspire, empower, and motivate teams through effective leadership and people management. Extensive experience leading design teams within large, complex organisations, particularly in sectors such as utilities, telecommunications, banking, or other customer-focused industries. Proven capability to navigate and address the unique challenges of organisations with substantial web and digital operations. A track record of establishing, articulating, and delivering a strategic vision that drives design excellence. Strong advocate for the adoption of essential design tools—including Figma, prototyping, user research, and heat mapping—by supporting and nurturing team expertise, even without being a technical specialist. Confident and persuasive communicator, able to build relationships, engage stakeholders at all levels, and deliver compelling presentations to senior audiences. Skilled in developing and leading high-performing teams, fostering a culture of innovation and driving positive change within the organisation. Experience in inspiring continuous improvement and innovation across design operations. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling effective collaboration and influence with colleagues and stakeholders at every level. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary from £62,650 - £70,000 per annum 26 days holiday per year increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Car Allowance Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets Generous Pension Scheme through AON Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets Private Medical Health Care Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Read Less

Mobile Paint / Smart Repair Technician – Reading, Berkshire!
Basic Salary starting at £33,000, potential up to £45,000 with bonusesOTE of £45,000+ annuallyWorking hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to FridayUse of company van (taken home), latest equipment, ongoing training & supportJoin a reputable, customer-focused national business within a growing national networkA leading national smart repair business is looking for a talented and motivated Mobile Paint / Smart Repair Technician to join our locally operated team. Specialising in cosmetic repairs, you'll work on the road using top-quality equipment, providing excellent service to customers across Reading and Berkshire. Enjoy the flexibility of working independently with full support from a nationwide network of over 180 technicians, along with a rewarding earning potential through our incentivised bonus scheme.

Package & Benefits:
Basic Salary starting at £33,000, potential up to £45,000 with bonusesOTE of £45,000+ annuallyWorking hours: 8:30am – 5:00pm, Monday to FridayUse of company van (taken home), latest equipment, ongoing training & supportJoin a reputable, customer-focused national business within a growing national networkRequired Skills:
Minimum 2 years’ SMART repair experience OR Paint Spraying backgroundProven ability to deliver high-quality cosmetic vehicle repairs including wheels, bumpers, and bodyworkExcellent customer service and People SkillsFull UK driving license and clean driving recordAbility to work independently and manage time effectively on the roadNice to Have Skills:
Additional certifications in vehicle body repairs or advanced paint systemsExperience with digital repair reporting or customer management platformsBackground in bodyshops or insurance repair environmentsOther Requirements:
Ability to travel and work across the Reading and Berkshire areaWillingness to take the van home after shiftsCommitment to delivering quality repairs and excellent customer experienceTake pride in your craft, enjoy working in a supportive environment, and earn excellent rewards. If you're ready to make an impact with your skills and grow your career, apply today to become part of this dynamic team!

For more information or to apply, contact Dee Hogger at Perfect Placement Automotive. Perfect Placement specialises in connecting skilled automotive professionals with leading employers across the UK. Let us help you find your ideal next role in the vehicle repair sector! Read Less

Are you an experienced Town Planner looking for a new opportunity with an established, growing team? Do you want to work on a variety of exciting projects, that offer fantastic career development possibilities? If so, then Stantec could be for you!We are looking to recruit a number of Planning professionals at various different levels to join our expanding teams across the UK. We have planning teams based in Bristol, Taunton, Cardiff, Birmingham, Reading, Kings Hill, London, Cambridge, Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow. If you are interested in being considered for our open vacancies or would like to share your interest in Stantec for the future, please submit an application with us.Click on the link to read more about projects we are involved with: https://www.stantec.com/uk/services/town-planning About you You will ideally be a chartered MRTPI town planner, or working towards it.You will have proven planning experience either from a consultancy, private sector or public sector environment.We deliver a wide range of projects but a track record in residential, mixed-use, strategic, commercial and energy projects is particularly advantageous.You will have experience of preparing, submitting and negotiating planning applications of a variety of sizes and type.For more senior hires, experience of lodging appeals and appearing at informal hearings is advantageous.You will have proven experience in coordinating internal and external project teams, ensuring quality assurance on projects.You will have the ability to build and maintain client relationships, providing quality advice and service.You will ideally have local knowledge of, and a track record of working in the region you are interested in joining. However, relocators will be considered.Ideally hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a car.Why join us?People culture: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeedAward winning workplace : Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK & Ireland - we want you to be part of it!Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots moreFlexible working : Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible workingProfessional development: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptionsAbout StantecThe Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK&I@stantec.comand we will talk to you about how we can support you.ReqID: 7145 Read Less

SEN Teacher - ReadingASAP Start - Full-Time, Permanent PositionAre you an experienced or newly qualified teacher with a passion for Special Educational Needs (SEN)?An outstanding SEN school in Reading is seeking a dedicated and creative SEN Teacher to join their team. The school supports pupils with a range of needs, including Autism, ADHD, SEMH, and complex learning difficulties.Key DetailsRole: ... Read Less

OverviewSeeking an experienced Virtualisation Specialist with strong expertise in VMware technologies to support the design, automation, and deployment of a VMware Software-Defined Data Centre (SDDC) environment. This role involves contributing to automation initiatives, producing high-quality design documentation, and delivering a fully operational SDDC into live service.Rate:£550/day (Inside IR3... Read Less

Senior Dynamics 365 Functional Consultant UK Remote (Occasional travel to Glasgow or Reading) Up to £75000 Permanent SC Clearance Required
Are you an accomplished Dynamics 365 Functional Consultant who is a passionate advocate of innovation.
We are seeking a forward-thinking professional to join a high-performing Microsoft practice, where you will play a pivotal role in plannin...







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