• Night Relief Supervisor  

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    Job Description: Night Relief SupervisorSalary Details: Up to £13.50 p... Read More
    Job Description: Night Relief SupervisorSalary Details: Up to £13.50 per hourJoin Little Vegas, a dynamic and rapidly growing chain of Casino Slots, as we redefine entertainment in the UK's gaming industry. Our mission is to revolutionize the market by delivering unparalleled customer service and forging a brand synonymous with excellence. At the heart of our expansion is a commitment to elevate both our customers' experiences and our team's career paths.We're currently seeking a Night Relief Supervisor whose role is pivotal in ensuring our promise of exceptional service is consistently met. This role isn't just about supervising; it's about inspiring and leading a team to deliver an extraordinary experience every day, every shift.What We're Looking For:Individuals with a genuine passion for customer service, who can create memorable experiences for our guests.Candidates who are professionally poised and take pride in their appearance.Role Requirements:Must be at least 18 years of age.Flexibility to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.Willingness to undergo a DBS background check.Benefits:Competitive pay with the opportunity for paid overtime.Your role as a Night Relief Supervisor at Little Vegas isn’t just a job, it's being a part of something exciting. If you're ready to play a key role in our journey to become the top name in entertainment, we'd love to hear from you. Read Less
  • Senior Project Manager  

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    We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join Thames Water on a... Read More
    We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join Thames Water on a 12 month Contract

    The purpose of the role is to drive performance, and directly impact pollution reduction, one of the top three deliverables for Thames Water. Our environmental performance is monitored and evaluated by our regulators using a range of measures, such as our compliance with our environmental permits, and the number and severity of pollution incidents that we cause, which in turn informs our Environmental Performance Assessment (EPA).

    The role will aim to create a low-polluting entity where events are few and far between and have a minimum environmental impact.

    As part of the Environmental Performance team, you will be at the forefront of ensuring that Thames Water continue to take a data-led approach to reducing pollution incidents.

    You will take initiatives from pipeline feasibility through to implementation, embedding and measuring the benefit of your portfolio. Reporting from your portfolio will be used in discussions with our CEO, so accuracy and delivery of benefits are essential.

    What will you be doing as a Senior Project Manager?Lead the successful creation and delivery of the Pollution Incident Reduction Plan across multiple stakeholders, as well as the core components of the EPA scorecard for pollution.Deliver projects under the portfolio, to time, cost and quality from concept and feasibility assessment through to seeing benefits when embedded using both agile and waterfall project management.Ensure projects impact the pollution performance commitment with measurable benefits.Incorporate continuous and business improvement into the portfolio.Steer the reporting strategy for the pollution reduction portfolio, driving action from root cause data and insight.Reporting directly to our Head of Environmental Performance, working with a team of environmental enthusiasts and leading a team of project managers. Engage and liaise with the Environment Agency on strategic pollution discussions, giving performance updates and driving challenging conversations. Communication with the regulator must be consistent, timely and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time.Support and drive improvement in our incident investigations, data capture, pollution challenges and incident learning.Support customer engagement in pollution reduction and self-reporting workstreams.Ensure internal stakeholders have the right data to make decisions to reduce pollution incidents.Lead the business through pollution reduction in AMP8 with strong working relationships to enable the successful delivery of the portfolio.Be seen as a leader in pollution reduction, and act as a trusted advisor and critical friend to operational colleagues.Create a network across the industry to ensure best practice and innovation is shared and, where possible, integrated into the plan.Represent the company to stakeholders to build awareness externally, regulate their activities or maintain the reputation of the Thames Water brand, to include the National Pollution Group.What should you bring to the role?A passion to improve our environmental performance.Deliver exceptional service through an enthusiastic, positive and proactive approach, taking initiative and accountability for your role while working accurately within a busy team.Excellent planning, organisation, and verbal/written communication skills, including report writing.Evidence of working flexibly across organisations, building and/or improving ways of working and embedding them into organisations.Understand Environmental Legislation and/or Regulations, including CICS & 16_02.Understanding of the waste network and the waste treatment operation.Positively influence and work collaboratively with all levels of an organisation to achieve improved business outcomes.Project Management or proven track record in delivering business projects.A full driving licence as travel is required.Excellent IT literacy, including good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.IOSH / NEBOSH would be beneficial but not essential.What’s in it for you? Offering a starting salary from £63,000 per annum plus a car allowance on top.Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)Annual Bonus.Benefits on Tap, access to discounts, cashback and instant vouchers.Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks.Private Medical Health Care.Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targetsAccess 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.

    Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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  • Internal Sales Manager (m/f/d)  

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    Internal Sales Manager (m/f/d) View job here Internal Sales Manager (m/f/d) Reading, Vereinigtes Königreich - Hybrid RIEDEL Communications is the leading provider of live production tools in the media, sports and entertainment sectors. To cover our customers' needs holistically, we are divided into three business units: Product Division, Managed Technology & Riedel Networks.  Our Product Division develops, produces and distributes audio, video, IT and communication solutions. With our live production tools for the media, sports, entertainment and corporate industries, we deliver a wide range of high-quality and state-of-the-art products that are among the most innovative of their kind in the industry.  Join us as Internal Sales Manager (m/f/d) on this exciting journey and experience the fascination of Riedel Communications in action. YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES Identification and acquisition of new customers through qualification analyses of business potentials Processing of inbound inquiries Outbound lead generation Preparation of quotations Management of data in CRM Interface to national and international colleagues and customers Keeping track of sales and generate reports that cover sales forecasting, goals, and results THAT'S YOU Relevant professional work experience in Sales Technical background in audio and video Strong customer orientation and willingness to familiarise yourself with new topics in a solution-oriented manner Empathy, networked thinking, forward-looking and -planning actions as well as strong organisational skills Excellent level of written and spoken English any other language would be an advantage  Education: BSc degree in Sales, Business Administration or relevant Technical field WE OFFER Life and Work balance through our flexible working time system including mobile working in a hybrid model Career booster with numerous individual development and training opportunities Diversity is very important to us, at RIEDEL we focus on an open working atmosphere, inclusion is part of our Culture - it is about the people and their personality that matters We’re contributing to your career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By helping our people to reach their potential, we frequently support them to find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.ENRICH OUR TEAM! With us, you can expect an exciting challenge with plenty of opportunities to take on responsibility and develop personally.  RIEDEL stands for equal opportunities and diversity! We are looking forward to getting to know you as you are - far away from any pigeonholing.   Your contact
    Rima El Fitouri

    RIEDEL Communications GmbH & Co. KG
    Uellendahler Str. 353
    42109 Wuppertal


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  • Panel Beater  

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    Panel Beater Vacancy - Reading!Negotiable Salary Depending On Experien... Read More
    Panel Beater Vacancy - Reading!
    Negotiable Salary Depending On ExperienceMonday To Friday 7.30am - 5pm / No SaturdaysIndependent Family Run Bodyshop - Mostly Insurance & Retail WorkQuality Over Quantity Way Of Working - NOT A Bonus Bodyshop Shop45 Hour WeekOn-Site Parking, 20 Days Holiday + Bank HolidaysWe are in search of a Panel Beater to join our Client’s Independent Bodyshop in the Reading area!

    As a Panel Beater, you will be responsible for repairing and restoring vehicle bodies to their original condition. You will play a key role in ensuring that the customers' vehicles are returned to them in the best possible shape, and you'll be part of a skilled team working in a well-equipped workshop.

    Our client is offering the successful Panel Beater:
    Negotiable Salary Depending On ExperienceMonday To Friday 7.30am - 5pm / No SaturdaysIndependent Family Run Bodyshop - Mostly Insurance & Retail WorkQuality Over Quantity Way Of Working - NOT A Bonus Bodyshop Shop45 Hour WeekOn-Site Parking, 20 Days Holiday + Bank HolidaysDuties of a Panel Beater:
    Replacing or repairing damaged areas to a high standard.Planning work and ordering parts to ensure vehicles are ready when promised.Maintaining thorough and up-to-date product knowledge.Maintaining exceptionally high customer service levels that lead to customer loyalty and referrals.Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work.What our Client expects of their Panel Beater:
    Eye for DetailQuality AwarenessCommunication SkillsMulti-TaskingATA would be advantageous but not essential.This is an exciting opportunity to join our Client’s team and take their 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 Panel Beater role, or others we have in your area, please do not hesitate to contact Dee Hogger at Perfect Placement today. Read Less
  • Hydraulic System Operator  

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    What you’ll be doing as a Hydraulic System Operator Using our technolo... Read More
    What you’ll be doing as a Hydraulic System Operator Using our technology to identify problems before they happen and minimise disruption to customers. Ensuring the water, we provide meets strict water quality standards to protect public health. Providing technical guidance and advice during emergency work to prevent environmental damage and keep customers’ taps running. Keeping two steps ahead of constantly changing supply and demand patterns, influenced by factors such as the weather, social behaviours and even pandemics. Assessing incoming information from e-mails, phone calls, direct messaging, and the control room systems to ensure risks are identified and responded to in priority order and high-consequence risks are escalated to the incident team as soon as possible. You will be based at Kemble Court in Green Park, Reading, located just off the M4 and a 20-minute bus ride from central Reading. What you should bring to the role A problem-solver who works well under pressure. The ability to analyse and use data to make decisions, respond to problems and deliver operational outcomes. IT literate (Microsoft Word, excel, outlook etc...) and quick to embrace new digital tools. Good numerical skills. Have good communication and interpersonal skills for day-to-day liaison with colleagues, stakeholders, and customers. Knowledge of SCADA and GIS systems would be advantageous, but not essential. Experience in water treatment, networks and regulation would be advantageous, but not essential. What’s in it for you? You will be joining a team working together and supporting each other to deliver a critical service in a fast-paced environment. The Water Control Centre is a fun, fast-paced environment where no two days will be the same. You’ll be a key worker, helping to deliver life’s essential service and making a real difference to millions of customers, the environment and public health each day. This role involves working 12-hour shifts day and night on a shift pattern involving 14 days on, and 28 days off spread over a 6-week period (to be discussed further during the application process), ensuring a great work-life balance. Competitive salary from £29,040 to £35,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. A full training and development programme is provided to ensure you feel confident in the role, and great opportunities for career progression. Annual Leave is 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution. Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year. Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing. Read Less
  • Construction Safety Advisor  

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    What you’ll be doing as the Construction Safety Advisor Lead complianc... Read More
    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
  • Wastewater Hydraulic Modeller  

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    This is an opportunity for an experienced Wastewater Modeller to apply... Read More
    This is an opportunity for an experienced Wastewater Modeller to apply their expertise to critical environmental and planning initiatives, including the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) and Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans (DWMP). You will play a key role in developing and analysing hydraulic models, creating actionable strategies, and exploring innovative approaches to urban water management.

    What you’ll be doing as a Wastewater Hydraulic ModellerExpert Model Development and Calibration: Lead the review, updating, and calibration of complex Integrated Catchment Models (ICM), leveraging a wide range of data sources. You will be responsible for ensuring model accuracy and reliability to support critical project decisions.Strategic Field Investigation Management: Plan and supervise asset, flow surveys, and other field investigations. Your oversight will be critical to acquiring the high-quality data necessary to inform and validate model development.Innovative Solution Development: Use your modelling insights to drive the optioneering process. You will be accountable for identifying, evaluating, and developing potential solutions to mitigate current and future risks and enhance overall network performance.End-to-End Project Management: Take on the project management responsibilities for ICM modelling programmes. You will ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest technical standards, while effectively managing resources and stakeholders.Base location: Reading, Sewer Treatment Works, RG2 0RP
    Working pattern or hours: 36 hours Mon-Fri

    What you should bring to the role
    To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are:A degree or professional qualification in a relevant field such as Civil/Environmental Engineering, Hydrology, or a related scientific discipline.Extensive hands-on experience and advanced proficiency with ICM modelling software. This includes a track record of building and maintaining complex models, conducting detailed performance analyses, and leading the optioneering process to develop and evaluate strategic solutions.Substantial experience working directly for or on behalf of a water or sewerage undertaker, with a deep understanding of their operational and regulatory challenges.A robust understanding of the theory and operation of wastewater network assets, enabling you to deliver effective and reliable modelling outcomes.Excellent report writing and numerical skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical findings clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.A highly collaborative and proactive mindset, with a proven ability to work effectively within multi-disciplinary teams and drive a solution-based approach to project delivery.Demonstrated capability for independent work, with a high degree of technical judgment to make robust decisions with minimal supervision.Extra qualities that would be a great fit for our team:Regulatory Investigation and Compliance: Expertise in supporting and leading complex investigations related to industry regulations and programmes, such as the Storm Overflow Assessment Framework (SOAF) and investigations under the Environment Act (INV4). This includes a thorough understanding of compliance requirements for Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans (DWMPs) and the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP).Technical Leadership and Mentorship: A commitment to fostering team growth by mentoring and developing more junior modellers. You will provide technical guidance and support, reviewing their work and helping to advance their skills and careers.What’s in it for you?Competitive salary from £45,940 to £68,000 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 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.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.

    Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Read Less
  • Revenue & Retention Specialist - SMARTY  

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    Company DescriptionRevenue & Retention Specialist Location: Reading +... Read More
    Company Description

    Revenue & Retention Specialist

    Location: Reading + Hybrid* working

    Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Three benefits

    Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday - core hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm

    *We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team.

    Who We Are

    We're here to build a network the UK can count on - one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online - we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future's being built - today.

    We're creating more than the UK's best network. We're helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress.

    We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there's space for you here. We're building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves.

    You'll join a team that genuinely cares - about each other, about our customers, and about the future we're building. From day one, you'll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work.

    Why VodafoneThree

    Join us and you'll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last.

    We're not just expanding connectivity; we're reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country.

    You'll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you'll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone.

    We move at pace, because what we're building matters - and we're learning as we go. We're proud of the progress we've made, but we're just getting started.

    Job Description

    In this role, you'll be at the heart of SMARTY's mission to deliver simple, honest mobile. Working alongside the Senior Revenue & Retention Manager and the Retention Specialist, you'll help shape and achieve ambitious revenue and retention goals. You'll support commercial programmes and tactical activity, primarily through base management, ensuring every initiative reflects SMARTY's brand values.

    Collaboration is key! You'll partner with Business Insights, CRM, Finance, and Trading Performance to design plans, while working closely with cross-functional teams to plan and execute campaigns that keep everyone aligned and inspired. You'll also take ownership of reporting and presenting on base performance and programme outcomes, giving you the chance to showcase results and influence future strategy.

    This is a fantastic opportunity to make a visible impact, grow your expertise, and be part of a team that values clarity, collaboration, and innovation.

    ResponsibilitiesHelp to create and coordinate revenue and retention performance, and reporting it to all key stakeholdersMonetise the launch of new and existing propositions through base management, including Add-on sales, international calling, etcManage the in-life revenue and retention of key base programmes, including upsell, upgrade and cross sell programmesExplore all options to create new Revenue and Retention opportunitiesOwnership of Refer A Friend and Groups 1.0 and 2.0 performanceManage and own SMARTY'S revenue driving KPIs: ARPU and Total RevenueQualificationsPrior experience in a commercial, P&L, or CRM roleStrong numeracy and analytical skills, with the ability to support business cases, forecasting, and reporting resultsStrategic mindset, able to deliver immediate priorities while planning effectively for the futureExperience working with customer bases and a clear understanding of the importance of CVM and CRMCollaboration with Marketing CRM teams, or prior experience in Marketing/CRM functionsProven ability to manage propositions and products in-life, optimising and monetising them to achieve commercial successWorried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly?

    We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description or you require a more flexible working pattern, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.

    Additional Information

    What we offer

    We care about our people's success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid 'personal' days for moments that truly matter (pro-rata). You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning & development tools.

    Need to know

    We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

    We believe everyone should have the opportunity to interview for a role that matches their skills. In collaboration with our Talent, Diversity & Inclusion teams and our employee-led DEI Networks, we identified a range of reasonable adjustments to help you feel comfortable and perform at your best self during the interview process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please contact your recruiter directly or email jobs@three.co.uk for guidance.

    We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

    During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are-your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we're looking for authenticity and can't wait to get to know the real you.

    #VodafoneThree

    Need to know

    We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.

    We believe everyone should have the opportunity to interview for a role that matches their skills. In collaboration with our Talent, Diversity & Inclusion teams and our employee-led DEI Networks, we identified a range of reasonable adjustments to help you feel comfortable and perform at your best self during the interview process. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please contact your recruiter directly or email jobs@three.co.uk for guidance.

    We use AI in different parts of our business to boost innovation, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. We know many candidates use AI to fine-tune their CVs or prepare for interviews, but what we really care about is your unique experiences and achievements.

    During the interview, we want you to rely on your own knowledge and skills to show us who you really are-your personality, creativity, and abilities. Above all, we're looking for authenticity and can't wait to get to know the real you.

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  • Senior Project Planner  

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    Job Title: Senior Project Planner Location: Reading Security Clearance... Read More
    Job Title: Senior Project Planner 
    Location: Reading 
    Security Clearance Required: DV & Sole UK NationalAre you ready to shape the future of national infrastructure and play a vital role in projects that matter? We’re looking for an experienced Senior Project Planner to join a dynamic and expanding team embedded within a high-profile Defence environment.This role will see you working directly on-site in Reading, with flexibility through a hybrid model and the added benefit of a 9-day fortnight.Key Responsibilities: Develop and manage complex project schedules both internally and with external partners. Coordinate work packages, track progress, and oversee resource planning and sub-contractor activities. Review and approve sub-contractor programmes ensuring alignment with project timelines. Engage with stakeholders to monitor and report on project progress, change control, and risk management. Contribute to bid proposals through accurate man-hour estimations and planning input. Deliver clear, insightful project performance reports including critical path analysis. What You Bring: Experience: Proven experience as a project planner on NEC4 contracts. Background in major infrastructure design and build projects. Experience in Nuclear or Defence sectors is highly desirable. Familiarity with working within frameworks and joint ventures. Qualifications: Degree qualified or equivalent experience. Trained in Primavera P6. Project management qualifications (e.g. APM) are a plus. Key Attributes: Strong leadership qualities. Excellent communication skills. Results-driven approach. Strategic mindset with attention to detail. Why Apply? Join a team at the forefront of low-carbon energy and complex infrastructure development. Enjoy flexible work arrangements. Be part of a community that values diversity, creativity, and innovation. Note: This position requires DV clearance and is only open to Sole UK Nationals due to the sensitive nature of the work. Read Less
  • Executive Chef  

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    Executive Chef – The Butcombe GroupAward-Winning Pubs & Inns | London... Read More
    Executive Chef – The Butcombe Group
    Award-Winning Pubs & Inns | London & South East Region
    The Butcombe Group is proud to offer an exciting opportunity for an experienced and inspiring Executive Chef to lead and support our kitchens across the London and South East region. As an award-winning business with a passion for quality, provenance and sustainability, we are committed to delivering exceptional, freshly prepared food across our growing estate.
    If you’re passionate about developing people, elevating culinary standards and driving a high-quality, profitable food offer across multiple sites, this is the role for you.
    What’s in it for youCompetitive salary + car allowanceReward Platform – savings & cashback with major retailers, gyms, grocery stores and moreBonus schemeGenerous discounts across our Pubs & Brewery.Main Purpose of the RoleReporting directly to the Operations Manager, the Executive Chef works hand-in-hand with the Operations Team to deliver a high-quality, freshly prepared food offer across The Butcombe Group’s London & South East businesses. You will inspire, develop and support our chefs while ensuring food excellence, operational efficiency and profitable performance throughout the region.
    Key Responsibilities
    Food Excellence & Operational LeadershipDeliver a high-quality, freshly prepared food offer in line with The Butcombe Group’s food brief, collaborating closely with the Development Chef.Ensure consistent food quality and excellent customer satisfaction across all kitchens.Be hands-on during trading periods, highly visible across sites, and actively coaching kitchen teams.People Development & TrainingLead the induction, training and development of Head Chefs in line with company values.Provide ongoing coaching to build skills, drive standards and develop future Sous and Head Chefs.Foster a culture of professionalism, progression and high performance.Commercial & Financial PerformanceManage GP% and labour costs across your businesses in line with agreed targets.Oversee menu planning, dish costing, stock control, portioning and wastage management.Review stocktakes, deliveries and credits, providing clear coaching and actions for improvement.Standards, Safety & ComplianceMaintain the highest standards of food hygiene, kitchen safety and personal presentation across all sites.Conduct regular audits and support teams with ongoing training and compliance.Menu Development & InnovationDeliver twice-yearly menu changes and seasonal updates in line with the company food brief and segmentation.Support sites with daily and weekly specials, event menus and external catering offers.Drive food sales through innovation, quality and effective use of social media and food-led marketing.Wider Group SupportWork collaboratively with the Events Team and Development Chef on bespoke menu requests.Provide support to external catering operations and the tenanted division when required.Assist the Director of Food with product development, new openings and group food projects.Skills, Experience & Qualifications
    Strong culinary knowledge and understanding of ingredients, cookery methods and kitchen best practice.Awareness of current menu trends and the wider hospitality industry.Proven leadership ability to inspire, motivate and develop kitchen teams.High personal standards, resilience and the ability to lead from the front.Strong organisational, administrative and costing skills, including understanding of stock and menu systems.Food Hygiene qualification at CIEH Level 3 or above.Minimum 1 year in a similar multi-site or senior kitchen leadership role.
    Travel RequirementsThis is a regional field-based role. You will regularly travel between Butcombe Group pubs across the London and South East region — this is not an office-based position. Read Less
  • Sous Chef  

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    We are looking for a Second Chef/ SousChef  to join our busy Phorestau... Read More
    We are looking for a Second Chef/ Sous
    Chef  to join our busy Pho
    restaurant in Reading.Our kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who
    work very hard and are great at what they do, so it’s important we find the
    right Second Chef who is going to be supportive, friendly and hands-on, always ready
    to help in the different sections of the kitchen.Salary offer of up
    to £16.50 includes earnings received through
    tronc. Who and what is Pho?We are named after Vietnams famous noodle
    soup- PHỞ. A rich bowl of broth, rice noodle and plenty of meat (or
    veggies)! But we also have more amazing things to offer in our menu…Here are some examples of some of the many
    fresh dishes we cook and serve everyday:Freshly handmade spring
    & summer rollsHomemade pork &
    lemongrass meatballsCrunchy, fresh and
    flavoursome saladsDelicious rich curriesWok-fried noodles topped
    with meat, tofu or more healthy vegetablesWe have grown into a nationwide business,
    with our teams bringing our fresh food and fantastic service to cities and
    towns all over the country, building a steady following of ‘Pho-natics’
    wherever we go! What Pho can offer you! Free fresh meals at work50% off all food and drink when
    dining in our restaurants, for you and up to 5 friends!Get paid every 2 weeks! Or…… Get paid quicker with WagestreamWe love to work hard and play even
    harder at our awesome annual parties!Earn more money if your friends
    join us (£100-£1000 extra for each friend)Confidential Employer
    Assistance Program, to support you with any troubles you may be facing. Company pensionAmazing training during your
    first few weeks and beyondWhat Pho is looking for:Hands on chefs who are
    passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food. Second Chef or Sous Chef with minimum
    x1 years’ in role.Experience being second in
    command in a kitchen. Assisting both the Head Chef with managerial duties and being
    a mentor to our wok chefs, lines chefs and salad chefs.Strong knowledge in food safety
    and managing compliance within health and safety regulations 



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  • Sous Chef-Live in  

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    PURPOSEOF JOB:As thesecond-in-command in the kitchen, the sous chef su... Read More
    PURPOSE
    OF JOB:

    As the
    second-in-command in the kitchen, the sous chef supports the head chef and
    supervises the kitchen staff.

    RESPONSIBILITIES:

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    Assisting
    the Head Chef: The sous chef works closely with the head chef to develop menus,
    create recipes, and plan daily specials. They collaborate on designing the
    overall culinary vision for the establishment.

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    Supervising
    Kitchen Operations: The sous chef oversees the day-to-day operations in the
    kitchen. This includes coordinating and delegating tasks to the kitchen staff,
    ensuring smooth workflow, and maintaining high standards of food quality,
    taste, and presentation.

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    Training
    and Managing Staff: The sous chef plays a crucial role in training and
    developing the kitchen staff. They provide guidance, instructions, and support
    to the team members, ensuring that they adhere to food safety and hygiene
    standards, and maintain consistency in food preparation.

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    Food
    Preparation and Cooking: The sous chef actively participates in food
    preparation and cooking. They are skilled in various culinary techniques and
    are responsible for preparing complex dishes, sauces, and garnishes. The sous
    chef ensures that all dishes leaving the kitchen are cooked to perfection and
    meet the establishment's standards.

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    Inventory
    Management: The sous chef assists in inventory management, including monitoring
    stock levels, ordering ingredients, and ensuring proper storage and rotation of
    perishable items. They help in controlling food costs and minimizing waste.

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    Menu
    Development: The sous chef collaborates with the head chef in creating new
    dishes, developing menus, and planning seasonal or special event menus. They
    may also contribute to menu engineering and pricing decisions.

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    Quality
    Control and Presentation: The sous chef ensures that all dishes meet quality
    standards and are visually appealing. They pay attention to details such as
    portion sizes, plating techniques, and food presentation to maintain
    consistency and enhance the dining experience.

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    Maintaining
    Hygiene and Safety Standards: The sous chef enforces strict adherence to food
    safety regulations, sanitation guidelines, and kitchen cleanliness. They lead
    by example and ensure that all staff members follow proper hygiene practices.

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    Handling
    Pressure and Problem Solving: The sous chef thrives in high-pressure
    environments and is adept at multitasking. They troubleshoot any kitchen
    issues, resolve conflicts, and make quick decisions to maintain smooth
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  • Solar Installation - Team Leader (Reading)  

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    About us!We are Centreco The largest commercial and industrial roofto... Read More
    About us!We are Centreco The largest commercial and industrial rooftop solar installer in the UK.Centreco is a trusted UK provider of solar and renewable energy solutions, helping businesses reduce energy costs, lower carbon emissions, and become more resilient. Solar Installations Team Leader Tier 3 Rate: £18:00 per hour 42.5hrs per weekCandidates must live within the Reading area.Flexible working nationally with regular overnight stays based on projects circa 4 nights a week (expensed).Core purpose of role:Lead Solar PV installation teams, manage site safety and quality assurance, liaise with clients and Operations and ensure project delivery.Experience Requirement:Extensive experience across various solar PV systems installations.Demonstrated ability to install independently with minimal supervision.Must be a driver with own vehicle.Confident working at height.Technical Skills & Competencies:Competent in panel layout and string design interpretation.Confident in installing solar panels independently.Ability to read technical drawings, roof plans and cable routing diagrams.Understanding of mounting kit types (flat roof, trapezoidal steel, pitched roof systems)Able to square roofs, locate inverters and plan DC cable routes.Skilled in fault finding, including:Identifying dead strings.Diagnosing stringing issues.Understanding root causes of DC underperformance.Competent in MC4 crimping and DC cable termination.Skilled in multimeter use for DC string testing.Understanding of fire safety requirements for solar PV.Mandatory Training & CertificationsIPAF.CSCS + Working at Height.Manual Handling.Asbestos Awareness.Harness Training.First Aid (as required).Completion of all Elevate Tier 1 modules & competency sign-off.Pre-requisites:Strong safety record and consistent installation quality.Demonstrated leadership capability.Leadership & Management Competencies:Ability to delegate tasks effectively based on capability.Ability to coach and develop Tier 1 and Tier 2 installers.Conduct toolbox talks (contractor-only and client-facing).Skilled in conflict resolution and managing on-site pressures.Ability to enforce safety requirements professionally.Technical & Operational Competencies:Strong understanding of AC/DC methodology to support electricians and coordinate tasks.Ability to adjust panel layouts and string designs on site.Working knowledge of SolarEdge or similar systems for layout/string design modifications.Competent in reviewing as-built drawings to confirm installation accuracy.Ability to ensure all commissioning documentation, photos and evidence are captured.Proficient in conducting QA checks, snagging review and final sign-off.Ability to create or modify site-level RAMS when unexpected variations occur.Safety & Compliance Responsibilities:Ensure full compliance with CPP/RAMS and all safety controls.Conduct safety briefings and toolbox talks.Ability to stop the job and manage escalations.Lead incident reporting and near-miss documentation.IT & Reporting Competencies:Capable of completing:Daily site reports.Weekly progress reports.Digital uploads of forms, photos and as-built documentation.Responsible for company vehicle compliance.Competent using digital tools (laptop, cloud forms, Microsoft office)Client & Operations CommunicationProvide daily client updates on:ProgressVariationsDelivery updatesSite issuesLiaise with Operations Manager regarding materials, layout changes and safety concernsProfessionally represents business.
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  • Senior EC&I Engineer  

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    Job Title: Senior EC&I EngineerModel: Hybrid & 9 day working fortnight... Read More
    Job Title: Senior EC&I Engineer
    Model: Hybrid & 9 day working fortnight
    Industry: Nuclear/Defence A leading engineering and project delivery organisation is looking for an experienced Senior EC&I Engineer to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a business that plays a critical role in the UK’s nuclear and infrastructure projects, delivering innovative, safety-led engineering solutions across complex environments. You’ll be joining a well-established organisation operating across the nuclear and civil infrastructure sectors, working within a multi-discipline design team. The business delivers full lifecycle engineering services, from concept design through to commissioning, supporting both new build and decommissioning projects within regulated environments.

    Role We are seeking a Senior EC&I Engineer to support the design and delivery of electrical, control, and instrumentation systems on a range of high-integrity nuclear projects.

    The successful candidate will: Be responsible for producing design studies and manufacturing documentation. Collaborate with Integration and Project Managers to deliver designs that meet technical, safety, and operational standards. Lead on key aspects of EC&I design including control systems, safety systems, and commissioning documentation. You’ll need a solid background in electrical and control systems design and experience working to British and European standards in a safety-critical environment.

    Skills / Prior Experience Should Include: Proven EC&I design experience within a regulated or complex engineering environment. Knowledge of control system hardware and software. Functional Safety experience. Ability to produce design deliverables including schedules and drawings. Understanding of safety interlock design. Experience authoring technical documentation and document control skills. Proficiency with AutoCAD, Microsoft Office tools and report writing. Experience with HVAC control systems. Relevant Engineering Degree or HNC (or equivalent experience). IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent H&S qualification. What's in it for you?
    A company that is people focussed, that is committed to your career and personal growth, that will give you the support to explore your full potential. A hybrid working arrangement that ensures you have a strong work-life balance. A competitive salary and package complete with pension contributions and more. If this sounds like an opportunity you want to take advantage of simply click apply for consideration. Read Less
  • CX Design Lead  

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    What you’ll be doing as CX Design Lead Team Leadership and Development... Read More
    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
  • Sales Manager  

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    Are you ready for your next step in proactive sales?We are recruiting... Read More
    Are you ready for your next step in proactive sales?We are recruiting for a Sales Manager to join our proactive sales team at De Vere Wokefield Estate near Reading.Reporting to the Director of Sales, you’ll play a key role in driving revenue, building strong relationships with new and existing corporate clients, and positioning Wokefield as the venue of choice for meetings, training, residential conferences, and corporate events.In this role you will:Conduct sales appointments on-site, at client offices, and at industry events to showcase our facilities and generate high-quality enquiries.Research, identify and convert new corporate opportunities, with a strong focus on residential conferences, training, and day meetings.Support the creation and delivery of a proactive sales plan across conference, events, corporate, local, and UK markets.Assist the Director of Sales on key commercial projects, campaigns, and strategic initiatives.Build long-term partnerships that contribute to sustained revenue growth and client retention.What you’ll bring:At least 2 years’ proactive sales experience within hospitality, hotels, or events.Strong communication and presentation skills, with the confidence to represent the De Vere brand professionally.A full UK driving licence and your own transport, as regular UK travel is required.Flexibility to host FAM trips, attend networking events, and meet clients during evenings or weekends when needed.Excellent planning and organisation skills, with the ability to manage your diary effectively and achieve set KPIs.Working knowledge of Opera or Salesforce is beneficial, but full training can be provided.Commercial awareness and the ability to understand how sales activity links directly to revenue and profit. The Pay & Benefits:At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Sales Manager.£40,000 per year plus car allowance £4,000 per yearSales Bonus Incentive Scheme with the opportunity to earn up to 10% of salary based on business performanceStay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym membershipsWe believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyoneAs a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestonesDiscover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.31 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones. De Vere Wokefield Estate set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18-hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant and our Summerhouse are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.Your commute: just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station. At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues. Read Less
  • Head of Civil Engineering  

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    What you’ll be doing as a Head of Civil Engineering Responsible for im... Read More
    What you’ll be doing as a Head of Civil Engineering Responsible for implementing the strategy, ensuring the Civil Engineering team in Thames Water has the ability to provide appropriate technical expertise on all Civil Engineering-related matters and be recognised as the technical authority. Provide advice to the business that can be trusted and used to make potentially high-value decisions.  Input and continuously improve technical asset standards, guidelines and standard designs so they contribute to delivering the best value solutions for Thames Water. Provide design sign-off as the delivery stream dictates.  Provide technical assurance during the design, delivery, commissioning, and handover of Assets.  Keep abreast of current/innovative thinking and approaches in Civil Engineering Assist in setting the strategic direction of the Engineering team.  Line management of the Civil Engineering team within Thames Water, developing the team's and individuals’ capabilities. Develop and evolve a Civil Engineering community, both internally and with our Partners, that enables all to gain sight of and access to all the specialist Civil Engineering skills required by Thames Water. Work closely with our Design Partners and internal Engineering Teams to ensure the suitability of the technical solutions. Provide design Governance and sign-off to project delivery teams as the delivery stream dictates.  Base location: Reading: Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in Clearwater Court (RG1 8DB) / on site. Working pattern or hours: 36 hours, Monday- Friday What you should bring to the role The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role is: A recognised leader in Civil Engineering, ideally with extensive experience, including experience within the water industry.  An understanding of the regulatory environment is required to achieve compliance with our engineering regulatory requirements.  Excellent leadership and communication skills, both internally and externally.  Collaborative and able to influence senior colleagues. The ideal candidate will be a Chartership, and ideally a Fellowship, of the ICE. A passion for technical excellence. A desire to develop the Civil Engineering team to be recognised as a centre of excellence, both internally and externally. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary from £80,000 to £91,000 per annum, depending on experience. 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
  • Firmware Research Engineer  

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    Location: Reading, United KingdomIn fast changing markets, customers w... Read More
    Location: Reading, United KingdomIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.Firmware Research EngineerLocation: Reading (Hybrid Working)Are you a firmware engineer with experience or a strong interest in VHDL? Do you have a curious, analytical mindset and a passion for tackling technical challenges? Looking to advance your career in a supportive and collaborative environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you!Our OpportunityWe have an exciting opportunity in our Research, Technology and Solution Innovation (RTSI) business. The RTSI function is at the centre of Thales UK supporting growth in all of the key market areas, and spearheading activity into future markets identified as growth opportunities. Due to a rapid period of growth we are looking to add a Firmware Research Engineer to the team.The successful candidate will carry out low-TRL research and development activities for potential future products, in digital firmware, for military communications and spectrum sensing applications.As a Firmware Research Engineer you will:Work within a group of other research staff, as well as being self-motivated to work individually, and be flexible to adapt into new research areas and ways of working.Tasks are expected to include:Development of VHDL firmwareIntegration with hardwareIntegration with softwareBuilding and evaluating proof-of-concept demonstrators and prototypesSoftware and System TestingAbout YouThe ability to listen to customers, interpret their needs, seek clarification and reach agreement, with a view to developing long lasting relationships.The ability to present and explain complex technical issues to management, colleagues and customers.The willingness and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, whilst taking responsibility for individual tasks.The ability to analyse complex technical problems, exercise judgement and offer innovative, practical and compliant solutions in a timely manner.The ability to prioritise, manage the workload, be flexible, and work under pressure to demanding timescalesThe ability and willingness to continue to learn and develop technical skills, assisting others to do likewise where appropriateA balance of creative thinking/problem-solving with good engineering practiceSkills:The successful candidate will have a good level of understanding of of VHDL, as well as some of the following skills:Firmware architectureVHDL Simulation tools (e.g. ModelSim, QuestaSim)Digital Signal ProcessingAnalogue/Digital hardware designHands-on prototyping (schematic, PCB layout, soldering)Electronics hardware testing and fault-findingEmbedded C and/or C++Python or similar scripting languageWhilst we have listed these skills, the successful candidate must be flexible to move to new opportunities as business objectives and workload dictate. An interest and enthusiasm to learn new skills and explore new ideas would be valuable.Qualifications/Experience:The ideal applicant will have some practical post-education experience with VHDL, and an inquisitive and technical problem-solving mind.The successful candidate will typically have a fundamental technical understanding built on a Bachelors honours degree (minimum 2.1), a Masters degree, or a PhD in a relevant discipline.We also expect candidates to be proficient in the use of standard PC-based office tools. We currently use Microsoft tools: Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project & Visio.Desirable:Experience in one or more of the following areas:1) Microsemi, Xilinx, and/or Intel/Altera devices and environments2) Communications applications3) Software Defined RadioSome experience working with VHDL firmware, whether in the workplace or as self-driven projects.Membership of a professional institution and professional engineering registrationSecurity Clearance statement Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a sole British National from birth (UKEO) and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.What We Can OfferWe’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.Flexibility:Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, hybrid working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.Benefits at ThalesAlongside a competitive base salary, we offer a benefits package, which includes;Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pmHybrid workingPension Scheme28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)Life CoverProgression and Development Opportunities24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersDevelopment focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities.Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.#LI-RS1In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now! Read Less
  • Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist  

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    What you’ll be doing as a Senior Environmental Permitting Specialist M... Read More
    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
  • Cleaner  

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    OverviewAt Oxygen our purpose is simple. We create moments that matter... Read More
    OverviewAt Oxygen our purpose is simple. We create moments that matter, every day. For our teammates, the jumpers in our parks and the grown-ups that bring them. So, they all feel a little happier, healthier and bouncier for time spent with us.

    The role of the Cleaner is to maintain a pristine and hygienic environment that contributes to the well-being of our guests. Ensuring cleanliness and hygiene are paramount, following industry and company standards, you will ensure everyone enjoys a spotless and secure setting.

    Cleaners are responsible for consistently upholding our cleanliness standards and ensuring our facilities are inviting and safe. You'll be a crucial part of our efforts to make sure customers have a positive and memorable experience with us. This may include participating in specialized cleaning sessions to accommodate all patrons. Cleaners will also be essential during particular cleaning tasks and events, helping to create a clean and welcoming atmosphere and ensuring everyone has a fantastic time. Being comfortable with attention to detail and efficiency is key, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and welcoming environment is necessary.

    Benefits


    Industry-leading pay
    50% off food and drinks while on shift
    Free & unlimited hot drinks while on shift
    Free entry for you + 4 on weekdays
    50% off entry for you + 4 on weekends and during school holidays
    20% off up to 4 parties a year for your family & friends
    25% off food and drink when not on shift
    20 days holiday + bank holidays
    Increased holiday leave at 3 and 5 years of service
    Birthday is a paid day off for everyone
    Pension Scheme
    Discount & reward platform offering discounts and rewards for
    leisure, restaurants and high street and online stores

    Skills & Experience
    A genuine ambition to deliver a fun customer experience, consistently​Comfortable working in a busy, fast-paced environment​
    Able to learn new skills and information​Great team player​Able to listen to and action instructions ​Able to communicate professionally and with respect at all times​
    Excellent record of timekeeping​Trampolining experience desirable​Experience with Health & Safety is desirable​Experience working with children is desirable
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  • Fitness Coach  

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    Role overview:   Your purpose will be to engage with members to en... Read More
    Role overview:   Your purpose will be to engage with members to ensure they receive a world-class member experience on every visit to JD Gyms. This means upholding the highest standards of cleanliness, gym floor member interaction, leading gym inductions and teaching engaging group exercise classes.  Responsibilities:     Places member experience at the heart of everything you do by constantly engaging with members on the gym floor.   Deliver welcoming and engaging prospective member tours in the club, in line with JD Gyms brand standards.  Deliver engaging group exercise classes  Deliver engaging and informative member inductions.   Support prospective members withjoining JD Gyms as required.   Conduct club standards checks across the club, ensuring results are recorded accurately and in line with JD Gyms record keeping procedures.   Provide ad hoc support to members as requiredor observed  Ensure that club cleanliness standards are maintainedto the highest level as set out by the Gym Management and Operations team.   Maintain excellent brand standards at all times, ensuring the club is safe and compliant with all health and safety action points.   Monitor our service delivery through our performance and member feedback.   Ensure you operateand are compliant in a safe and legal manner at all timeswhilst  workingfor JD Gyms.  Strong management and consideration of energy / environmental issues and waste management.   Analysis and presentation of key data to support new ideas/ initiatives / proposed developments.      Skills and Experience:  Has a passion for fitness, health, wellbeing and helping people Representative of, and embodies, the JD Gyms brand standards and values  Enthusiastic and open to learning  Able to flex their style to differing personalities   Is resilient, and welcome to feedback   Understands and can articulate the importance of a great member experience.   Is flexible in approach to hours worked.   Loves to be part of team that work hard for each other, our membersand our local communities.  Level 3 (EQF Level 4) Personal Trainer qualified  Read Less
  • Bartender  

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    DescriptionThe Hotel is known for its spectacular attention to detail... Read More
    DescriptionThe Hotel is known for its spectacular attention to detail that ensures a bespoke, luxurious experience for its guests. Whether it is the 86,000 Italian-glass beads in the chandelier that hangs from the top of the building or the plush upholstery and wallpapers, the meticulous design sense is ubiquitous in maintaining an uplifted ambience. The Roseate Reading was originally Shire Hall for the Berkshire County Council. The building, along with its wide hallways, vaulted ceilings, cornice mouldings and the original lift shaft, have all been precisely restored to their original glory. To revive the old world charm of the Shire Hall, its council chamber, Eden along with its imposing fireplace and elaborate wood carvings on the doors and mantlepiece have all been restored to their past beauty. One of the top hotels in Reading, The Roseate Reading is a culmination of opulence and warmth. 
    We are now looking for a full time Bartender ready to join a young and dynamic team for our luxury upscale cocktail bar.The ideal candidate must demonstrate genuine dedication and show a commitment to consistent quality in our products and services.What we are looking for:We are looking for a passionate Bartender who can confidently deliver exceptional, 5 star service to guests. At the same time, our Bartender will have the mixology, cocktail and wine knowledge in order to deliver an outstanding product and guest experience.Exceptional service standardsOutstanding attention to detail.Ability to deliver warmth, charm and hospitality which will engage the guests and the teamReal pride and passion for what you do, with the ability to build rapport and long term relationships with guests.Previous experience of working as a Bartender in a 4/5 star environment.Overall you will have bags of personality, enthusiasm and a can-do attitude.Key Responsibilities:A strong knowledge of cocktails, whiskey and general spirits as you will be required to create all manner of exciting and innovative beverages as guests come to the bar and lounge to relax and indulge in the amazing hospitality the hotel offers.Ensuring a professional, friendly and courteous service to all guests.Delivering a warm welcomed and taking food & drink orders accurately.Being familiar with product offering (i.e. the menu, beverages on offer, wine list, etc).Serving guests’ orders efficiently and in accordance with the bar’s standard of presentation.The ideal candidate for this position:Must have a minimum of 1 year previous experience in 4/5 stars hotel bar in a similar role.Must be courteous and focused on providing a consistently high standard of customer service.Must be standards driven and detail-orientated.Must have the ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.Must have a good command of English.Must have excellent self-presentation.Barista & cocktail skills and strong wine/beverage knowledge would be advantageous.Package benefits:Competitive salaryService ChargeMeals on dutyProvision and laundry of uniformEmployee recognition awardsPerformance review and personal development planInternal transfer and promotion opportunitiesSupport in the development of your careerPreferential room rates within the hotel group for yourself and family & friendsYou must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position and be in possession of a current work visa. In line with the requirements set by the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
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  • Central Reservations Agent  

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    We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented and dedicated Central Res... Read More
    We are looking for an enthusiastic, talented and dedicated Central Reservations
    Agent to join our luxury hotel brand at The Roseate Reading.

    Join Roseate Hotels & Resorts, a boutique luxury hotel collection with
    properties across the UK and India. Known for its avant-garde design, attentive
    service and beautifully crafted guest experiences, Roseate blends sophisticated
    business and leisure hospitality. Each property tells its own story—with bold
    architecture, bespoke interiors and meticulous detail.

    If you’re passionate about creating exceptional moments and being part
    of a team that thinks differently, we’d love to hear from you.

    Key Responsibilities:


    Manage
    room reservations including handling bookings, enquiries, and adjustments
    efficiently, ensuring accurate billing information is recorded. 
    Provide
    exceptional customer service, assisting guests with reservation needs,
    special requests, and bespoke arrangements. 
    Help
    and support Front of House team when business requires
    Maintain
    a detailed understanding of ongoing promotions, room rates, and special
    packages, and highlight extra services or special packages to boost
    sales. 
    Stay
    informed about hotel happenings and the local scene, answer guest
    enquiries promptly and professionally 
    Maximize
    sales opportunities with a proactive sales mind-set, quoting rates,
    processing, and confirming reservations via email or phone, and applying
    no-show or late cancellation fees as needed.


    Requirements:


    Experience
    in a similar role within 4/5 star Hotel. 
    Excellent
    organizational abilities and proficiency in multitasking within a
    fast-paced environment. 
    Superior
    communication skills with a strong command of the English language. 
    Communicating
    and prioritizing tasks effectively in an engaging, refined, and intuitive
    way. 
    Addressing
    all guest inquiries engagingly, aiming to convert each inquiry into a
    booking through efficient and intuitive guest service. 
    Familiarity
    with Opera PMS is preferred  


    Package benefits:


    Additional
    holiday day off for your child first day at primary school
    Recognition
    for every year of service anniversary including complimentary stay and
    additional holiday day after 3rd year of service
    Employee
    Assistance Program
    Meals
    on duty
    Provision
    and laundry of uniform
    Employee
    recognition awards
    Performance
    review and personal development plan
    Internal
    transfer and promotion opportunities
    Support
    in the development of your career
    Preferential
    room rates within the hotel group for yourself and family & friends


    You must be
    eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position and be in
    possession of a current work visa. In line with the requirements set by the
    Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and
    work in the UK. Documented evidence of the eligibility will be required from
    candidates as part of the recruitment process. Read Less
  • Finance Manager (Opex)  

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    This role is responsible for the management of financial reporting, re... Read More
    This role is responsible for the management of financial reporting, review and challenge across Opex for their area. Supporting the operational teams through the implementation of high quality insight and KPIs.

    The role will allow you to further your management skills through developing and managing a team. You will be responsible for challenging and motivating the team through their own professional development as well as process improvement. This is a brilliant opportunity for you to develop yourself and be a part of Thames Water’s Turnaround Plan.

    What you’ll be doing as a Finance Manager (OPEX)Responsible for leading a team to partner the financial performance outcomes of our Water or Waste Operations teams - supporting the Operational teams through the implementation of high-quality insight and KPIs, review and challengeTo provide the high-quality financial information that the business requires to operate effectively and efficiently, including leading and lagging levers, cost drivers, trend analysis and recommendations to assist decision makingSupport in specific aspects of the financial reporting cycle with a critical evaluation lens appliedDeveloping relationships with other teams across the Organisation, with a real focus on cross learning and challenging the teams through continuous improvementDevelop and enhance the controls and associated reporting to support proactive management of the operational businessLead the planning and reporting processes for Opex costs in their business areaAs a key financial liaison, partner with the various departments across Finance and the business to deliver end-to-end process efficiencies and improved financial awarenessRespond to ad hoc requests for analytics to provide support to stakeholders for cost visibility, regulatory matters, deep-dive investigations into financial performance etc.Hybrid – Clearwater Court, Reading
    36 hours a week

    What you should bring to the role
    To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:Extensive experience of financial and analytical experienceAccounting qualification (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent)Strong excel skillset and analytical abilities requiredExperience with planning systems and reporting technologyExperience with business intelligence tools and developing data visualisationsBusiness partnering, accounting experience - including experience of working with senior managersTrack record of delivering value and change, through challenge and influencing decision making as well as building strong relationshipsPlanning and Organisational skills to work effectivelyExcellent knowledge of providing financial insight, preparing annual plans, and forecastsAdditional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring:Solid modelling and/or database skills are preferableExperience in similar organisations with finance teams responsible for managing and operating large asset basesExperience of leading a teamWhat’s in it for you?Offering up to £80,000 per annum, depending on experienceAnnual Leave- 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)Car AllowancePerformance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targetsGenerous Pension Scheme through AONPrivate Medical Health CareAccess 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.

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

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    Are you passionate about protecting the environment and improving cust... Read More
    Are you passionate about protecting the environment and improving customer outcomes?We’re looking for a Flooding Project Manager to join our team on a permanent basis and help us deliver one of Thames Water’s most critical priorities—reducing flooding incidents and their impact on communities. This role is critical in driving performance and directly reducing flooding incidents—one of Thames Water’s core environmental and customer priorities. As part of the Environmental Performance team, you’ll lead initiatives that take a proactive, risk-based approach to tackling flooding and enhancing customer experience. You’ll manage projects from initial feasibility through to implementation, ensuring measurable outcomes and embedding sustainable improvements. Your work will directly inform discussions at Executive level, so delivering tangible results with accuracy and clarity is essential. What You’ll Be Doing as a Flooding Project Manager  Project Ownership: Lead flooding reduction initiatives from concept to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and to the expected quality using both agile and waterfall methodologies. Insight-Driven Planning: Use root cause analysis and data insights to assess feasibility, develop business cases, and shape the project scope. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with internal teams to ensure project alignment with regulatory, environmental, and operational standards. Reporting & Communication: Provide regular, high-quality project updates, reports, presentations, and data analysis to stakeholders at all levels—including the Executive team. Change Management: Ensure all projects are business-ready and changes are effectively embedded across the organisation. Continuous Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve internal processes and the customer journey, using learning from previous incidents to prevent recurrence. To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is: A genuine passion for improving environmental outcomes and customer satisfaction. Strong planning, organisational, and communication skills (verbal and written), including report writing. Ability to influence and work collaboratively across all levels of the organisation. Lean Six Sigma qualification or demonstrable experience applying continuous improvement methodologies. Ideally a degree or higher-level qualification in an environmental or science discipline (or equivalent) Experienced in delivery of sewer flooding mitigation solutions would be beneficial however not essential. Excellent IT skills, particularly across the Microsoft Office suite. Full UK driving licence, with willingness to travel across Thames Water's operational area. What’s in it for you? Offering a salary up to £60,000 per annum depending on skills and experience. 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 company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid. Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay! Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing. Read Less
  • Proactive Maintenance Engineer  

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    What you’ll be doing as a Proactive Maintenance Engineer Conducting Cr... Read More
    What you’ll be doing as a Proactive Maintenance Engineer Conducting Criticality Assessments: Perform thorough evaluations to determine the criticality of various sites and systems, ensuring effective prioritisation and resource allocation. Verifying Maintenance Data: Lead efforts to verify and improve the accuracy of maintenance data, enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency. Developing System-Specific Maintenance Programs: Design and implement tailored maintenance programs that optimise the reliability and performance of specific systems. Tracking and Reducing Production Losses: Monitor production losses and implement strategies to minimise them, contributing to overall operational excellence. Base Location: Reading - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB. Base hours: 36 hours, Monday to Friday. Must have a valid UK driving license with access to a car to travel to sites. This role will come with a £4,500 per annum car allowance. What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are: Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Science, Engineering, or Mathematics or Equivalent Experience. Strong stakeholder engagement and technical capability, with the ability to effectively collaborate, influence and inspire reliability-centred maintenance best practices and lead workshops. Experience in leading workshops and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Exposure to forecasting, scheduling, and planning processes and systems throughout the asset lifecycle. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary between £55,000 - £63,440 per annum, depending on skills and experience. 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. 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
  • General Assistant - JD GYMS  

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      Role overview:   JD Gyms is an exciting, award winning budget... Read More
      Role overview:   JD Gyms is an exciting, award winning budget gym chain that is quickly expanding across the UK and taking the sector by storm. We invest over £ in fitting out our gyms to create top quality, stylish environments for our members.    We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for cleanliness and can play an integral part in our gym team. We need someone with meticulous cleaning standards that can balance interacting with our members whilst getting the job done.    Responsibilities:      Ensure that all policies and procedures in both the Health and Safety Employee Policy and Company Procedures Handbook are adhered to.   Responsible for adhering to and maintaining the JD Gyms Brand Standard.   Conduct daily, weekly, monthly cleaning and safety checks.   Report all defects to ensure the building and its equipment is safe to use.   To ensure the whole of the gym facility is of the highest standard of  cleanliness.   To ensure uniform standards are being adhered to by yourself.   To always deliver outstanding member service.   To participate in colleague training videos to assist in the delivery of exceptional standards across the group.   To undertake any other reasonable duties.     Skills and Experience:  Hard working with strong interpersonal skills and great attention to detail   Can demonstrate a passion for exceeding expectations.   Previous experience in a similar role, with the ability to multi task & work unsupervised.   Effective communication skills and approachable to members and other staff.    Read Less
  • Quantity Surveyor  

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    What you’ll be doing as the Quantity Surveyor Providing commercial adv... Read More
    What you’ll be doing as the Quantity Surveyor Providing commercial advice on Capital Projects across our operational sites in the Thames Valley. Managing projects from inception to completion. Attending sites to carry out measurements and value work. Carrying out tendering analysis and evaluations. Variation assessment and negotiations. Project final accounting. Leading the dispute resolution process. Providing advice on contractual claims. Managing the assessment and certification of monthly Applications for Payments. (AFP) Base Location – This is a hybrid role and base location can be flexible across our Thames Valley sites. 36 hours per week, Monday-Friday. What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are: Hold a full, valid UK driving licence and have your own transport. Hold an HND or equivalent or higher in a quantity surveying or construction-related subject. Be able to demonstrate experience in managing operational contracts. (either a large-scale, high-value contract or a portfolio of contracts) A strong technical understanding of commercial and contract management. Negotiation and dispute resolution experience. Have exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills. Ability to deliver information and influence internal & external stakeholders at all levels. Strong MS Office skills, ability to work to deadlines and highly organised. What’s in it for you? Offering up to £55,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) Car allowance of £4,500 per year. Bonus opportunity. Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution. Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year. Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being. Read Less
  • Operatives - AWE  

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    We are looking for Operatives to join our client on a project based at... Read More
    We are looking for Operatives to join our client on a project based at AWE, Reading.

    Job Type :

    Contract

    Rate:

    £24.00ph CIS

    (Plus Lodge and Food allowance subject to distance from site)

    Duration:

    12 Months

    Hours:

    Monday to Friday 9.5 hours per day

    (potential overtime available)

    Essentials :

    Valid ECS Gold Card

    Must hold SC or DV Clearance

    Role:

    Supporting site operations by moving and handling heavy materials and equipment, maintaining a clean and safe working area, and following all site safety procedures.

    If you are interested in this role, and would like to hear more, please apply with your up-to-date CV and we will be in touch to discuss the next steps. Read Less
  • Product Safety Engineer  

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    Location: Crawley, United KingdomThales people architect solutions at... Read More
    Location: Crawley, United KingdomThales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.Product Safety Engineer Crawley or Reading (Minimum 3 days onsite) Are you an experienced product safety engineer? Are you passionate about making a difference to people’s lives? Would you like to be at the forefront of working with a world-class team? Got your interest, then look no further…About the team:Thales Secure Information and Communication Systems (SIX) is a global leader supporting defence, government and critical national infrastructure clients, Thales is firmly established as a world-leading designer, manufacturer and provider of wide-ranging technology and systems for secure and dependable communications on land, at sea and in the air. With this comes dedicated support and fully managed services to help customers adapt to ever-changing operational environments and evolving threats.Secure Communications from Thales comprises Land, Air, Naval and SATCOM Communications Systems. Our SIX portfolio span a wide range, compromising of radio communication, ship-wide communication systems and air traffic management systems.Our Opportunity:We are actively growing our SIX team due to both contract award and product innovation, as such we have a critical opening for a Product Safety Engineer. This would be a fantastic opening for an experienced Product Safety Engineer to diversify their portfolio, or for experienced Senior Safety/System Safety/Project Safety Engineers looking to take the next step in their careerThe role and overview of key responsibilities Ensure timely delivery of the safety artefacts into the project (safety programme).Creating Safety Assessment/Case and appropriately archiving the Safety Assessment/Case material.Developing and managing the project Safety Management Plan and gaining approvals.Identifying Legislation, Regulation, Standards and Policy relating to the product in conjunction with the Project Design Authority (PDA) and Contract Manager and monitoring changes.Reviewing observations and reports from manufacture, use and maintainers and contributing to the definition of corrective actions to maintain the solution Safety Assessment/Case where necessary.Reporting progress, expenditure and issues for safety engineering work packages.Supporting audits and the investigation of incidents and accidents.About You:You will have..Bachelor’s Degree (BEng, BSc) in a Numerate, Scientific or Engineering subject or Higher Education/equivalent training and experience. HNC/HND also acceptable with relevant experience in the technical areas indicated aboveKnowledge of Product Safety Policies and Safety Management System processes. Has regularly implemented SMS processes to meet project requirements.Knowledge of safety assessment processes/techniques (FTA, Event Tree, FMECA, RBD, LOPA, QRA) and knows which to implement based on product & stage of the engineering lifecycle.Experience of implementing Safety Management Plans for complex products and systems, providing budgets, managing Work Packages and has undertaken roles such as Project Safety ManagerKnowledge of sources of safety requirements (Def Stan, BS EN, ISO, IEC, etc.) and the processes by which they are captured, recorded and managed.Knowledge of the structure of Safety arguments/reports/cases and how to structure a system Safety Case Report for complex products (GSN, CAE etc.)Knowledge of traditional safety engineering techniques, concepts and tools (BowTieXP, RWB, FaultTree+, eCassandra, DOORS etc.), understands the difference between key types of analysis (quantitative and qualitative) and is aware of emerging safety engineering techniques.Desirable:Experience working in the Defence/Naval industry.Preferably from Communications backgroundPrevious experience working with MAA(Military Aviation Authority)/AAOS (Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme).Security Clearance statement: Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.What we can offer:We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.FlexibilityYour health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.The Work EnvironmentAt Thales, we believe in flexible SMART working and have the expectation this role will be delivered through a combination of remote and office based collaborative working. When working in the office, you will be based at the largest Thales site in the UK, featuring access to a wide variety of resources including manufacturing, environmental and electromagnetic test facilities and specialised laboratories. The modern site includes a subsidised restaurant, a café, break out spaces, bicycle storage facilities and more.Benefits at ThalesAlongside a competitive base salary, we offer a variable compensation plan bonus and benefits package, which includes;Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pmHybrid workingPension Scheme28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays)Life CoverProgression and Development Opportunities24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing appEmployee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailersDevelopment focused targets and relocation support can be provided if required along with a variety of learning, development and career enhancement opportunities.Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.#LI-RS1In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now! Read Less

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