Join us and play a vital role in protecting natural resources while delivering long-term value for our customers and the planet.

We’re investing more than ever to build a sustainable future for our water systems and the environment. In this exciting role, you’ll be at the forefront of that transformation - developing and maintaining asset plans that enhance operational performance, resilience and environmental outcomes.

Your work will directly support our commitment to sustainability, ensuring our infrastructure meets both today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges. With a focus on regulatory improvements and community impact, you’ll help shape a water supply system that’s fit for the future.

What you’ll be doing as an Sustainability and Water Systems – Asset Planner
You will own the plan for your sites and systems and stay involved in the plans as they are delivered through the sponsorship model.Lead the development of integrated site plans by facilitating cross-functional collaboration, identifying interdependencies and determining the optimal sequencing of interventions.Continuously update and maintain comprehensive site and system-level plans, adapting to project changes and reflecting evolving priorities across the asset lifecycle.Gather long-term strategic input from Asset Strategy to inform Price Review 29 planning and ensure alignment with future needs.Develop and prioritise projects for current and future 5-yearly Asset Management Periods (AMPs), incorporating engineering insights and defining technical scope for robust submissions to decision gates.Create and manage system-wide plans across abstraction, treatment, storage, pumping, and sludge assets—addressing capital maintenance, growth, enhancement, and quality goals.Deliver on Capital maintenance plans and efficiently spend in relation to asset health and supporting our Outcome Delivery Incentives.Monitor and evaluate asset condition, maintenance standards and anticipated failure rates.Support external engagement activities, helping stakeholders understand and align with our strategic plans.Base Location: Hybrid - Base location is flexible across the Thames Valley region but must be able to attend our Reading office every Tuesday or as required by the business.  
 

What you should bring to the role:

The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role are:Knowledge of asset management and planning/forecasting.Analytical and confident with numbers, able to communicate complex ideas clearly and simply.Have a good understanding of risk management.Confident communicator who builds strong relationships across teams and external stakeholders.Proactive, can influence across all levels and consider different views.Able to work flexibly across multiple workstreams, responding to changes in focus.
Additional skills and experiences would be great to have:Knowledgeable about water and wastewater systems and external impacts.Professional membership of an engineering, environmental or asset management organisation is an advantage.Ideally, understand regulatory processes, such as price reviews or annual returns.
What’s in it for you? Competitive salary between £45,370 - £68,055 per annum, depending on experience.26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.Generous Pension Scheme through AON.Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?

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

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we
can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

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

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

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

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Our hotels never sleep and our first-class customer service never stops. With a busy hotel, a lively Pub and Grill and a buzzing health club we are on the go 24/7. As our Night Team Leader you will play a crucial role in ensuring that your team delivers exceptional service throughout the night. Woking alongside the Night Manager, you will need to think on your feet, proactively solving problems and be versatile, supporting all hotel departments.Work, Grow, Play! Here at Village Hotel Club we are all about embracing personality, individualism and fun. Forget stuffy hotels built around formality, pomp and ceremony. We create lively, modern spaces for our guests to work, eat, relax, play and exercise. With hotels and leisure clubs Aberdeen to Bournemouth and more opening soon, we rely on you to deliver service that puts us head and shoulders above the competition.Join us and we can offer you benefits* such as…- Complimentary Health and Wellness Membership at your home Club for you and a family member/ friend worth £1,500 a year.- Discount on all overnight stays at Village Hotels, meaning you can experience our hospitality from £35 with a friend and even grab an excellent breakfast.- Friends and Family discounted stays from £49 including breakfast- 50% discount on Food and Drink purchased on or off shift at any Village Hotel Pub & Grill- 30% discount on and off shift in our Village Hotel Starbucks stores- Excellent training and development including our Rising Stars and Talent Academy programmes- A much more exciting way to train across several areas in the hotels, utilising our exciting Mobile Gaming training platform.- Discounts and cashback offers on many High Street Brands and Supermarkets.- A range of Well-being and Healthcare benefits and monthly well-being programmes for all employees to support your mental health- Putting your Mental Wellbeing first with Mental Health first aiders and up to 2 mental health days to utilise annually.- Financial wellbeing support and salary drawdown via Wagestream- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and counselling- Flexible working hours- A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with regular team events- Excellent Reward and Recognition Incentive schemes- Anniversary rewards for key milestones of service- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme- Have your birthday off guaranteed- Discounted Health Cash plan and Sick pay Insurance.- A host of BIG People Days to celebrate, reward and recognise our wonderful employees and their local communities.- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits and pay- Company Pension scheme- Life Insurance*T&C’s apply based on your contract But what we need from you…
-Strong customer service skills
-Lead and motivate your team, ensuring they are skilled and engaged
-Ability to deliver brand standards
-Forge and maintain strong relationships with all departments
**Please note - All offers are subject to successful DBS checks in this role**
Come and be part of something new & something special - Work, Grow & Play the Village Way!

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At Bella Italia, we believe the best moments in life are
spent with loved ones sharing food, friendship, laughter, and the joy of the
Italian table. If you’re passionate about great food and ready to bring energy
and creativity to the kitchen, this job has you written all over it! Come and
be part of our family as a Chef.Why Join Bella?We know that happy teams create the best experiences, so we
offer:A Place for Everyone – We celebrate
individuality and believe our differences make us stronger. Whoever you are, if
you bring skill and passion, there’s a place for you in our kitchen!Amazing Discounts – 50% off food and drink
across all Big Table Group brands and 25% for friends & family.Flexible Working – Negotiable contracts to suit
your lifestyle.Referral Bonus – Get rewarded for bringing great
people on board!Career Growth – Fully funded Production Chef
Level 2 apprenticeships and development programsWellbeing & Support –

Our Employee Assistance Programme includes a 24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, healthcare cash plan, dental plan, counselling, fitness & diet plans.Perks & Rewards – Free meals on shift,
referral bonuses, access to wages before payday, discounted gym memberships,
and exclusive savings on theme parks, shopping, and more!Team Celebrations – Competitions, team parties,
and even a chance to win e-points to spend on your favourite retailersWhat You’ll Do as a Chef:Organise, coordinate, and deliver service across
one or more sections in our fast-paced kitchen.Work closely with the kitchen team to produce
delicious dishes to specification.Support and guide kitchen assistants and portersEnsuring your section is prepped and organised
for serviceMaintain a spotless kitchen, ensuring the
highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.Who We’re Looking For:We don’t believe in “culture fit” we believe in adding to
our culture! If you love cooking, thrive under pressure, and enjoy leading a
team, we want to hear from you. Whether you’re an experienced Chef or looking
for the next step in your career, we’ll support your growth.At Bella Italia, everyone is welcome. We are committed to
creating a workplace where you can be yourself and thrive. If you need any
adjustments during the hiring process, just let us know we’re happy to help.Join the Bella Italia family today and work somewhere awesome! Don’t just take our word for it—we’ve been recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025!



















































Apply now and bring your passion to the Bella Italia
kitchen!
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Permanent Role & Immediate StartCompany BenefitsAbout Our ClientThis medium sized professional services firm is committed to providing exceptional legal assistance to its clients. Known for its expertise and client focused approach, the company values precision and efficiency in its operations.Job DescriptionKey ResponsibilitiesPrepare correspondence, legal documents, and completion statementsSubmit Land Registry and SDLT applicationsProofread documents for accuracy and consistencyHandle basic finance tasks including invoice preparation and account reviewsManage diaries and emails for fee earnersRespond to telephone and email enquiries professionallyProvide general administrative support and ad hoc departmental dutiesThe Successful ApplicantExperience & AttributesEssential:Minimum 1 year of commercial experience in a legal administrative or secretarial roleAbility to work efficiently under pressure and manage a busy workloadComfortable liaising with clients on behalf of fee earnersStrong verbal and written communication skillsHigh attention to detail and accuracyAbility to work independently and as part of a teamProficient in Microsoft Office and confident using IT systemsExcellent keyboard skillsDesirable:Previous experience in a property law teamFamiliarity with HMLR and SDLT processesWhat's on OfferBenefits:Permanent position within a medium sized professional services firm in Reading.Opportunities for professional growth and development.Supportive work environment focused on high standards and client satisfaction.Market leading company benefitsIf you are ready to take the next step in your career as a property & development legal assistant in the professional services industry, we encourage you to apply today! Read Less

This role is all about helping us protect the environment and supporting our operational teams during busy periods. You’ll be part of the team that manages pollution responses across our wastewater network, making sure issues are picked up quickly and the right people are sent out to keep customers and the environment safe. It’s a fast-paced office-based role where you’ll learn a lot, work closely with the control room, and play an important part in reducing pollution across our region.

What you’ll be doing as a Pollution Support Coordinator Assessing information coming in from calls, emails and system alerts to understand any pollution risks.Prioritising incidents and arranging urgent field responses when needed.Supporting pollution investigations and helping coordinate follow-up actions.Keeping clear, accurate records of what was reported and what actions were taken.Communicating updates to colleagues, field teams and external agencies.Working closely with the wastewater control room and learning how our networks and systems operate.We are hiring for two positions, each with a different working pattern. One role follows a Tuesday to Saturday schedule, and the other follows a Sunday to Thursday schedule. Working hours can be either 09:00–17:00 or 10:00–18:00, depending on what suits you best.

What you should bring to the role Confidence working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.Ability to stay calm under pressure and organise your workload well.Comfortable making decisions and asking questions when something doesn’t look right.Clear and friendly communication skills to speak with colleagues and stakeholders.A positive, curious attitude and willingness to learn about environmental protection and wastewater systems.Good basic IT skills. (email, Word, Excel)Previous environmental experience is helpful but not essential, the most important thing is your motivation to learn.
What’s in it for you?

This is a great opportunity to step into an environmental role and learn as you go. With the right attitude and interest, you can grow your skills and quickly build knowledge that can open up future opportunities within Thames Water.Hourly Pay rate: £18.75 per hourExpenses: ExcludedLocation: Office-based role in Reading, Kemble CourtLength of assignment: 6-month contractRequired Start date: TBCHours: 36 hours per week.
Please note you will be on assignment at Thames Water via Pertemps

Who are we?

At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life’s essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life’s great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we’re committed to taking care of it for us all.

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

Working at Thames Water

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

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

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

Find out more about working at Thames Water.

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

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

Job Purpose: To design, draw and estimate proposals for the Fire Detection and Alarm Systems projects and small works for the contract. Keyboard ShortcutsF9 - Move focus from the edit area to the Footer ToolbarF10 - Move focus from the edit area to the first toolbar buttonShift + TAB - Move focus from the edit area to the last toolbar button About the role What you’ll do: Design of Fire Detection and Alarm system Estimating and providing proposals for client consideration  Drawing of Fire Detection and Alarm systems both extensions and new systems Liaise with on site commercial/technical/operational management in order to comply with company and site procedures Attendance at client contract meetings as and when required Preparation and presentation of Client Contract Reports Prepare project files to include all LPCB/BRE LPS1014 documentation from design certification through to verification Maintain Technical Library, including both product and legislative requirement Preparation of a monthly report for the General Manager detailing project activities Attendance at and participation in the Monthly Contract Meeting Who you’ll be: Extensive experience in designing and modification of Fire Detection and Alarm system City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering or equivalent Estimation and Design of Fire Detection and Alarm systems, conventional and Analogue Addressable. Knowledgeable and control in matters relating to Health & Safety, Environment, Technical and Statutory requirements including CDM regulations and ensure compliance at all times Trained and experienced in the use of Auto Cad Full clean driving license
Keyboard ShortcutsF9 - Move focus from the edit area to the Footer ToolbarF10 - Move focus from the edit area to the first toolbar buttonShift + TAB - Move focus from the edit area to the last toolbar button EMCOR UK benefits Industry leading maternity & paternity policies
Refer a friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
Extensive learning & development opportunities, including opportunities for progression
Discount shopping, gym, mobile, family activities, insurance, dining experiences, car leasing and breakdown cover
Bike To Work Scheme
Health cash plan - Benefits covered include optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing
Dental scheme
Access to health assessments
Employee Assistance Programme 
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The solutions architect provides the necessary leadership, analysis and design tasks related to supporting the development of technology solutions to ensure that solutions meet business needs and align with architectural governance and standards.

You'll be responsible for the delivery of the high-level architectures and solution designs across current and new systems. You'll establish strong relationships with stakeholders by inspiring confidence in the delivery of a portfolio of business-focused projects and initiatives.

What you’ll be doing as a Solution Architect Team Lead Understand the problem space: delivery of solution architectures and designs through their full lifecycleMaintaining alignment with IT/industry standards and company strategyLiaison with project stakeholders to understand/improve requirements and specification of a solution design, in appropriate modelling languages, in particular ArchiMate.Interface with domain and platform architects to ensure conformance with principles and guardrailsFacilitate the evaluation and selection of solution options, software product standards and services, as well as the design of standard and custom software configurationsSupports product managers in product decisions to maintain, refresh or retire services, or systems, including applications, technologies, processes, and informationUse your experience on projects to suggest, and in some cases implement, changes to our modelling environment to better support the needs of our various stakeholders; this may require an amount of software engineeringBase location – Hybrid – Clear Water Court Reading

Working pattern – 36 hours Monday to Friday
 
Necessary requirements for the role - Educated to degree level or equivalent in a STEM subject

What you should bring to the role

The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role is:A degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent practical experience.Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and technical teams.Proven track record of delivering complex solutions within both Waterfall and Agile delivery environments.Hands-on experience applying recognised enterprise architecture frameworks (e.g. TOGAF, ArchiMate) to design and govern solution architectures.Working knowledge of software development principles, with practical programming experience or strong technical literacy.
Extra qualities that would be a great fit for our team:Experience using enterprise architecture or modelling tools such as BiZZdesign, Sparx Enterprise Architect, LeanIX, CACI MooD, or Orbus.Exposure to business or technical process modelling and optimisation.Formal certification in an architecture framework (e.g. TOGAF, ArchiMate) or related professional accreditation.
What’s in it for you? Competitive salary of up to £95,000 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.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.Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

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

Job Description
Area Sales Manager – New Business (Field Sales)
Location:
Reading and surrounding areas

Salary:
£32,500 – £40,000 base + uncapped commission (Realistic OTE £80,000+)

Reporting to:
Regional Sales Manager


About CreatePay
CreatePay is a fast-growing provider of payment solutions, helping small to medium-sized UK businesses take payments more efficiently. We’re expanding our field sales team and are looking for driven new-business hunters who want high earnings, clear progression, and full ownership of their territory.

The Role – This Is a Hunter Role

This is a 100% field-based, new-business sales role.
It is not a home-working or account-management position.

As an Area Sales Manager, you’ll be responsible for winning new B2B customers across your territory through a mix of self-generated prospecting and pre-booked appointments. You’ll be out in the field meeting business owners face-to-face, pitching CreatePay’s solutions, and closing deals.
If you enjoy being on the road, thrive on targets, and are motivated by commission, this role will suit you perfectly.

Key Responsibilities
Proactively identify, target, and win new B2B customers within your territory
Self-generate leads through cold calling, door-to-door prospecting, and local business engagement
Attend a combination of self-generated and pre-booked appointments
Conduct face-to-face sales meetings with business owners and decision-makers
Present and sell CreatePay’s payment solutions, tailoring proposals to customer needs
Confidently handle objections and close deals in the field
Build a strong pipeline of new business opportunities
Consistently meet and exceed monthly sales targets
Accurately manage activity, pipeline, and performance against agreed KPIs

What Success Looks Like
Consistent achievement (and over-achievement) of monthly and quarterly targets
High levels of self-generated new business
Strong conversion rates from appointments to live, transacting customers
Growing territory revenue and personal earnings month-on-month

About You
Experience
Proven success in B2B field sales
Demonstrable track record of self-generating leads and closing new business
Experience working in a target-driven, high-activity sales environment
Skills & Attributes
True hunter mentality – motivated by winning new business
Resilient, driven, and comfortable with rejection
Confident, professional communicator who builds rapport quickly
Highly organised and able to manage your own diary in the field
Comfortable working independently without constant supervision
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel daily within your territory
(Experience in payments or financial services is desirable but not essential — full training provided.)

What’s in It for You
£5,000 company car allowance + fuel card
Uncapped commission with realistic £80,000+ OTE
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Regular sales incentives, including overseas trips
Free gym passes
Staff shares scheme
Free access to CreatePay Rewards

Why Join CreatePay?
We’re building a high-performance sales culture where results are rewarded. You’ll have the freedom to run your patch, the support to succeed, and the earning potential to match your ambition. If you’re a genuine new-business salesperson who wants to be out in the field closing deals — we want to hear from you.



Requirements
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What you’ll be doing as a Marketing Communications Assistant Apprentice: Help plan and deliver multi‑channel marketing campaigns, coordinating timelines, assets, and approvals. Support the creation of engaging content and ensure everything aligns with our brand. Keep our digital asset library organised and assist teams with day‑to‑day brand queries. Contribute to email marketing and newsletter content. Help produce monthly dashboards, track campaign performance, and highlight opportunities to improve. Provide project support across the Brand & Marketing team, including events, photoshoots, and filming. Work with teams across marketing, media, public affairs, and internal comms. Bring ideas and creativity to brainstorming and campaign planning sessions. Where you’ll work: Location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court RG1 8DB Hours: 36-hour week over four working days plus one training day Start date: September 2026 Training and qualification: You’ll train with Oxford Professional Education through live online workshops and monthly one-to-one sessions with expert trainers. Qualification achieved: Multi-Channel Marketer Level 3 standard Duration: Permanent contract with a 15-18 month structured programme What you should bring to the role: GCSE Maths and English (grade 9-4 / A-C) Creativity and a passion for marketing Enjoyment of social media and digital platforms Good communication and time management skills Works well within a team as well as independently What’s in it for you? Excellent salary: £22,500 annum Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets Generous Pension Scheme through AON Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Read Less

We are a bold, award-winning business who pride
ourselves in empowering our teams with the autonomy to operate boutique, premium
businesses that ‘wow’ our customers within an industry-leading environment.  We run friendly, welcoming, and positive pubs,
restaurants and hotels with
high standards and take a different approach to others; always striving to be
the best we can be.



We are looking for a front of house supervisor to join the family. This role
encompasses delivering amazing bar and waiting hospitality to our customers and
supporting our management team in leading a shift.



 

What’s
in it for you?
The
chance to work for an award-winning business.  We have won multiple high profile awards over the last few years at the prestigious National Publican Awards including Best Food and Premium Food Offer and Best Managed Pub Co (2024).  You will be working with some of the
most talented people in the industry.Access to Liberation Life - an incredible platform where you can earn cash-back with major retailers, save money on your purchases including holidays, groceries, gifts and much more!
The
opportunity to work for a diverse, eclectic company and gain experience in
a range of businesses and food offers. 
We take a collaborative approach to business development, giving
you independence to drive your pub to success and implement your own ideas
– the bigger the better!
A
competitive hourly rate plus an equal share of great tips and 75% off food
on shift.  Accommodation may also be
available.
Access
to industry leading training and development.  We offer bespoke training plans as part
of our ‘Pillars of Progression’ programme.
We
offer additional support and coaching from our operations team and
talented managers.
You
will work closely with some of the best locally sourced food and drink
produce, including our own, award-winning beer!
We
will back with you the tools you need to do a great job and have invested
significantly in our properties.The buzz that comes with team parties,
events, training courses, great suppliers and some of the industry’s
best team rewards, discounts and benefits (including 50% off food on shift).A
business who cares about you.  We are
ambassadors for the Burnt Chef Project fighting the stigma of mental health and
working with them to train and support our teams.   We also offer an Employee Assistance Program
that is there 24/7 to provide you with support.
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Chef de PartieOn Target Earnings £14.25 - £14.75 * (Including TRONC)At Heartwood Collection, we’re on the lookout for passionate and vibrant individuals to join our kitchen team as a Chef de PartieWe’re an award-winning group of cosy pubs and atmospheric brasseries that truly feel like home. From the elegance of Brasserie Blanc to the charm of Heartwood Inns, we pride ourselves on serving fresh, seasonal dishes to our local communities.What we offer:Package and hourly rate includes basic + TRONC* Bespoke training and development through our Stepping Stones programmeAccess to the Employee Assistance Program with Hospitality ActionInstant pay access through EarlyPayEnhanced Maternity & Paternity leaveUp to £1,500 Referral Bonus50% off food at any Heartwood Inns or Brasserie Blanc, plus a 20% discount for family and friendsA birthday gift and Long Service RecognitionDiscounts on hundreds of retailers and experiences via Reward GatewayCycle to Work SchemeAbout You:Have a passion and a proven track record in delivering great quality and fresh foodAble to work  at least 2 sections as part of the kitchen team and follow recipes 3-4 years experience or progression in a service setting with intermediate knife skills and working with classical cooking techniquesHeartwood Collection is a multi-award-winning hospitality group:Sunday Times Best Places to Work winner 2024Double winner at the Publican Awards 2024 Best Pub Brand/ Concept at the Publican Awards 2025At Heartwood Collection, we’re excited about the future. With over 40 locations now and plans to expand to more than 60 by 2027, including over 500 bedrooms, there’s never been a better time to join us. We’re committed to growing our team with progression opportunities across our estate.Join us and be part of a community that’s warm, genuine, and full of life.*The hourly rate/ package includes TRONC, calculated from the expected 6 months’ average.Please note, we cannot take applications from overseas or that require sponsorship Read Less

A key part of the role will be to ensure we make progress on our key issues, while keeping solutions aligned to organisation and industry standards and with other programs/projects.

The solutions architect provides the necessary leadership, analysis and design tasks related to supporting the development of technology solutions to ensure that solutions meet business needs and align with architectural governance and standards.

What you’ll be doing as a Solution Architect Understand the problem space: delivery of solution architectures and designs through their full lifecycle.Creates architectural designs to guide and contextualise solution development across products, services, projects, and systems, including applications, technologies, processes, and information.Create and maintain the architecture models and related reference data in our enterprise repository as part of your normal project tasks.Facilitate the evaluation and selection of solution options, software product standards and services, as well as the design of standard and custom software configurations.Provide solution architecture deliverables, including current and target state architecture, standard definitions, reference models, architecture designs and patterns.Supports product managers in product decisions to maintain, refresh or retire services, or systems, including applications, technologies, processes, and information.Use your experience on projects to suggest, and in some cases implement, changes to our modelling environment to better support the needs of our various stakeholders; this may require some software engineering.
Base location – Hybrid – Clear Water Court Reading

36 hours a week.

We are recruiting for 4 x Solution Architect positions

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is: Being able to lead a project from an architecture perspective, ensuring that all decisions that are architecturally relevant can be taken following the appropriate governance (including peer review) and proactively informing the project plan in that direction.Excellent communication skills with ability to operate within cross-functional teams.A track record of delivery in both waterfall and agile environments.Practical experience using an architecture framework such as TOGAF or ArchiMateEducated to degree level or equivalent in a STEM subject.
Extra qualities that would be a great fit for our team:Experience using an architecture modelling tool such as BiZZdesign, Sparx, Lean IX, CACI MooD, Orbus.Exposure to process modelling, for example, in BPMN.Certification in an architecture framework. (e.g. TOGAF or ArchiMate)
What’s in it for you? Competitive salary of up to £90,000 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.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.
Find out more about our benefits and perks (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?

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

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

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

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

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

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Housekeeper Department Nursery Operations Employment Type Permanent - Part Time Location Reading, Berkshire Address Reading, Berkshire, RG1 5LE Workplace type Onsite Compensation £13,219 / year Reporting To Nadia Kiani What's next? About N Family Club We began with a dream. To be the highest quality, and most loved, early years education group in the UK. We imagined a future of early years education that was different. Where a focused, curriculum-led approach would inspire big dreamers and big career movers. Where children are prepared for this ever-changing, modern world and where people come to life when they come to work!

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What you’ll be doing as Head of Wholesale Market ServicesYou’ll shape the future of Wholesale Market Services at Thames Water. As Head of WMS, you’ll be responsible for: Defining and delivering the strategy for forecasting and recovering non‑household wholesale income, protecting and enhancing c.£800m annual revenue. Leading the transformation and delivery of *BRMEX performance, ensuring sustained improvement aligned to business commitments. Driving excellent service for our retail partners through effective service request management, complaint resolution, SLA delivery and continuous improvement. Building trusted, influential relationships with retailers, **MOSL, trading parties, and market groups, ensuring Thames Water’s voice shapes the future of the market. Leading large onshore and offshore operational teams, creating a high‑performance, collaborative, coaching‑focused culture. Ensuring compliance with changing market codes and system requirements, acting as a champion for digital, data and process modernisation. Driving business readiness for change, embedding improvements that reduce cost, improve service and strengthen operational resilience. *BRMEX- (Business customer and retailer measure of experience) **MOSL( Market Operator Services Limited) Base location: Hybrid – CWC Reading-based, minimum 2 days in the office per week Working pattern: Full‑time What you should bring to the role We’re looking for an inspiring, commercially astute, senior leader who brings: A strong track record of leading large, complex operational and commercial teams. Demonstrable experience of forecasting, revenue/cash performance and influencing senior stakeholders. Proven success in shaping and delivering significant organisational or customer‑focused change. Strong commercial judgement, with experience of P&L, budgeting or financial accountability. Excellent relationship‑building skills, with the ability to influence externally as well as internally. A passion for customer outcomes and the drive to improve service, data quality and efficiency. Leadership that motivates, empowers and grows high‑performing teams across multiple environments. A curious, resilient mindset — someone who embraces challenge, champions continuous improvement and brings people along with them. Knowledge of the non‑household water market is an advantage, but not essential. What’s in it for you? This is a rare opportunity to make a major impact at scale — influencing how retailers experience Thames Water and shaping the future of the wholesale market. Culture: You’ll join a supportive leadership community, with opportunities to grow, lead transformation at pace and develop a function that is critical to our success. Purpose: Your work directly affects how well retailers can serve customers, how we perform in a regulated market, and how we deliver a better experience across the industry. Scale: Thames Water is the UK’s largest water and wastewater company — what you do here will influence today’s service and tomorrow’s resilience for millions. All applications must include a covering letter with your application outlining how your experience demonstrates leadership in complex organisations, including transformation and cultural change, stakeholder management, cross‑functional collaboration, and leading diverse teams. Your covering letter should also highlight your leadership style, your ability to inspire and galvanise others, and how you have successfully delivered in challenging environments. Competitive salary from £92,220 to £128,000 per annum, dependent on experience  Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Car Allowance Annual Bonus 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

What you’ll be doing as the Head of Security ArchitectureSecurity Architecture Leadership Own, define and continuously evolve the Security Architecture Strategy and its supporting frameworks. Embed secure-by-design principles across Digital, ensuring security requirements are incorporated through delivery and into operations. Lead the development, governance and optimisation of security controls across all programs, [and support elsewhere], ensuring they are effective, measurable and aligned to recognised industry frameworks and regulatory expectations, which are in turn, mapped to internal Information Security Standards. Oversee the integration of threat modelling, risk assessment and secure design principles into Digital programmes, projects and service lifecycles. Strategic Influence & Cross Digital Collaboration Act as a senior strategic advisor within the Extended Leadership Team, advocating for security informed decision making and helping shape Digital’s technology direction. Build strong relationships with Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Security Architecture, Engineering, Delivery, Operations and business leaders to ensure security architecture is understood, adopted and aligned to organisational objectives. Provide architectural steer and security assurance into major transformation initiatives, technology roadmaps, procurement activity and third-party engagements.  Technology and Information Security and Standards Ensure technical standards align to and address Information Security and Cyber requirements, controls and strategy Support and guide the development and maintenance of security architecture patterns, standards and reference models. Support and guide the evaluation and selection of security technologies, ensuring they integrate effectively into the wider architecture landscape. Ensure the organisation’s security architecture remains current with evolving threats, technologies and industry practices. Risk Management & Control Assurance Oversee and enhance processes for risk-based architecture decision making, ensuring transparency and accountability across Digital. Drive the assessment of control effectiveness and lead architectural strategies to address control gaps, vulnerabilities and emerging threats. Partner closely with Information Security Governance, Cyber Operations, Security Engineering and other teams to provide holistic risk visibility across Digital services. Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor and inspire the security architecture team, cultivating technical excellence, critical thinking and a collaborative culture. Demonstrate visible personal leadership, modelling the behaviours expected across Digital and championing a mature, business aligned security culture. Build capability across Digital by promoting knowledge sharing, architectural consistency and secure design thinking. Base location – Hybrid – Clear Water Court Reading Working hours – 36 hours Necessary requirements for the role – Security Clearance is required (must be completed prior to start date) What you should bring to the role The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role is: Proven leadership in security architecture within a complex enterprise environment Experience in critical infrastructure, utilities or the public sector Deep, holistic knowledge of cyber / information security Strong understanding of secure design, threat modelling, cloud and on-prem architectures, identity platforms Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead teams Technical Skills Strong familiarity with frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SABSA, TOGAF Broad experience across cyber security domains (e.g. IAM/IDAM) Extra qualities that would be a great fit for our team: Experience working with vendors, procurement and contract management Experience supporting regulatory and compliance frameworks (e.g. SEMD, CAF) Relevant degree and certifications (CISSP, CISM, CCSP, SABSA, TOGAF) What’s in it for you? Competitive salary of up to £105,000 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 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

Contract PSV Engineer“Are you looking for ongoing opportunities as a PSV Engineer and to develop your skillset?”Why work as a Venatu Contractor? Wages paid weekly.Roles inside and outside of IR35.Local work wherever possible, as well as national opportunities, short and long-term contracts available.Developing your skill set, training courses subject to meeting the criteria.Technical backup from a qualified engineer. What you will be doing as the PSV Engineer: Carry out repair and maintenance to exceed DVSA standards.Diagnostics and repair of mechanical faults including steering, brakes, air systems, driveline but not limited to.Diagnostics and repair of electrical, and body systems. Use diagnostic equipment to assist diagnostics.Routine inspection and servicing to maintain roadworthiness and MOT standards.Carry out major unit changes and repairs where applicable.Complete necessary paperwork including service sheets to a good standard.Meet and work to site health and safety requirements, work to customers SOPs. Qualifications and experience requirements for the PSV Engineer role: Recognised apprenticeship or proven work history.City and Guilds / NVQ level 3 minimum.5 years’ workshop experience in similar roles.Additional qualifications in specialist diagnostics, electrical repair, mechanical repair and welding would be advantageous. Does this sound like the PSV Engineer role for you, Apply Today!Venatu Contracting Services is a specialist division here at Venatu Recruitment Group, we focus on the recruitment of talent across the UK. If you feel you match the desired criteria, or you would like more information on roles such as Commercial Vehicle Technician, PSV Engineer, PSV Mechanic or Fitter, we would really like to hear from you. Alternatively, please visit our website.At Venatu Recruitment Group your right to privacy is important to us. By applying for this job, your information will be entered into our recruitment system. This will enable you to register for job alerts, apply for jobs and for us to help you find your next role. To read our full privacy policy please visit our website. Read Less

Work, Grow, Play! Here at Village Hotel Club we are all about embracing personality, individualism and fun. Forget stuffy hotels built around formality, pomp and ceremony. We create lively, modern spaces for our guests to work, eat, relax, play and exercise. With hotels and leisure clubs Aberdeen to Bournemouth and more opening soon, we rely on you to deliver service that puts us head and shoulders above the competition.Join us and we can offer you benefits* such as…- Complimentary Health and Wellness Membership at your home Club for you and a family member/ friend worth £1,500 a year.- Discount on all overnight stays at Village Hotels, meaning you can experience our hospitality from £35 with a friend and even grab an excellent breakfast.- Friends and Family discounted stays from £49 including breakfast- 50% discount on Food and Drink purchased on or off shift at any Village Hotel Pub & Grill- 30% discount on and off shift in our Village Hotel Starbucks stores- Excellent training and development including our Rising Stars and Talent Academy programmes- A much more exciting way to train across several areas in the hotels, utilising our exciting Mobile Gaming training platform.- Discounts and cashback offers on many High Street Brands and Supermarkets.- A range of Well-being and Healthcare benefits and monthly well-being programmes for all employees to support your mental health- Putting your Mental Wellbeing first with Mental Health first aiders and up to 2 mental health days to utilise annually.- Financial wellbeing support and salary drawdown via Wagestream- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and counselling- Flexible working hours- A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with regular team events- Excellent Reward and Recognition Incentive schemes- Anniversary rewards for key milestones of service- Electric car salary sacrifice scheme- Have your birthday off guaranteed- Discounted Health Cash plan and Sick pay Insurance.- A host of BIG People Days to celebrate, reward and recognise our wonderful employees and their local communities.- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits and pay- Company Pension scheme- Life Insurance*T&C’s apply based on your contract Our hotels never sleep and our first-class customer service never stops. With a busy hotel, a lively Pub and Grill and a buzzing health club we are on the go 24/7. As our Night Porter, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our customers receive exceptional service throughout the night. Working alongside the Night team, you will need to think on your feet, proactively solving problems and be versatile, supporting all departments. This is a really varied role, where you will be involved in every step of our customer journey, from check in through to preparing room service orders and serving on the bar.Work, Grow, Play! Here at Village Hotel Club we are all about embracing personality, individualism and fun. Forget stuffy hotels built around formality, pomp and ceremony. We create lively, modern spaces for our guests to work, eat, relax, play and exercise. With hotels and leisure clubs Aberdeen to Bournemouth and more opening soon, we rely on you to deliver service that puts us head and shoulders above the competition.
 
But what we need from you…
-Know what great customer service looks like
-Ability to resolve guest issues efficiently and positively
-Able to work on your own initiative
-Know what a good job looks like
-Forge and maintain strong relationships with all departments

**Please note - All offers are subject to a successful DBS check in this role**Come and be part of something new & something special - Work, Grow & Play the Village Way!




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About Flight
ClubFlight Club
is on a mission to bring groups of people together for moments of unexpected,
ridiculous, joy. The brand combines its invention of the world’s first Social
Darts experience with stunning cocktails and sharing dishes.    What You’ll
Be DoingAs
a Reception Supervisor at Flight Club, you’ll be the leader of first
impressions, guiding your team to deliver warm welcomes and seamless check-ins.
If you love creating unforgettable experiences, thrive in lively environments,
and want to lead a team that’s all about joy, this is your chance to shine.In this role
you’ll be championing our values on every shift: Warmth, Togetherness,
Passionate and Innovation. Our teams are a full-throttle, high-energy,
total-commitment bunch, and you’ll need to throw everything you’ve got into
giving our guests the best time possible. Why join the
Flight Club Family?

The Flight Club Family is just that, a family.
We work with each other and we support each other, we win together and we lose
together. That means honesty, commitment and responsibility, from all of us. Named one of The Times Top 100 Places
to Work, we’re proud to celebrate individuality, and support your growth
every step of the way. Here’s what
you get when you join us:Skills
development & training - grow
your skills and grow your futureEmployee
Assistance Programme - to
support your wellbeing, whenever you needTips shared
fairly - we are
a team£500 Monthly
Family Value Award - for
being an absolute legendPaid break
time - so you can properly relaxHealth cash
plan support - available
for you and your familyFree meals
on shift - every
shift comes with a side of tastyRegular
incentives - from
surprise goodies to epic challengesRegular
rewards  - surprise and delight for our shining
starsRefer-a-friend
bonus – bring your bestie and earn
up to £500Team socials
& competitions – work
hard, play harderDiscounts
across all our venues - perks
that follow you everywhereService
awards – loyalty
deserves love (and gifts)Enhanced family
friendly leave – for
quality time











































Here
at Flight Club, we believe our success begins and ends with our people. We are
committed to a diverse culture where all our team feel respected and
included.  We acknowledge the power that a diverse set of beliefs and
perspectives can bring, and that a variety of voices strengthens our team,
enhances creativity, and drives innovation. We welcome applications from
candidates of all identities, including individuals of different races,
ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations. If you're passionate about
contributing to a culture of inclusion and collaboration, please
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Chef De Partie
Market House is set in the centre of Reading, 5 min walk from the train station and surrounded by shops, restaurants and bars. With 23 hotel rooms, private spaces, a roof terrace bar, shuffle boards, ping pong tables, darts and a karaoke booth we are anything but standard. We strive to provide the best eating, drinking, sleeping and gaming experiences possible, we want to make sure that everyone who walks through our door has the best time possible and most importantly wants to come back and have it again!



What we offer our Chefs de Partie:

Access to our CDP - Sous Chef development programme and beyond: The majority of our Head Chef appointments are internal.Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme - Gain a nationally recognised qualification while you work.Access to our Culinary Masterclasses to sharpen your skills.20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with RoomsFree mealsWeekly paySharesave SchemeCompany Pension Scheme28 Days holiday per year

What we look for in a Chef de Partie:

We
are looking for an existing Chef de Partie or an excellent Commis Chef looking
for their next step, who considers themselves to have a passion and flare for
producing quality fresh food in an environment that makes people feel welcome.
As the successful Chef de Partie you will:

Have experience championing excellent service
through quality foodDemonstrate a passion to deliver fantastic food
every timeBe an active hands-on Chef de Partie / Kitchen
SupervisorShow willingness to learn new skills, be an
active team player with excellent communication skillsWorking alongside your Head Chef, you will be
able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to design and
deliver new dishes for our menus and daily specialsDemonstrate great planning and organisational
skills, necessary to maintain effective controls with regard to both GP and
labourHave a pro-active approach to driving sales and
delivering growth, through engagement with both kitchen and front of house
teams

 






 

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Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and helping teams perform at their best? Join us as a Performance Improvement Manager, within the Water Operations Excellence Team, where you’ll play a crucial role in supporting our regional leadership teams to deliver safe, reliable and high‑quality water services for millions of customers every day.This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a team of Performance Partners and Analysts, shape our water performance frameworks, and influence strategic decision‑making at the Director and Executive levels. What you’ll be doing as a Performance Improvement Manager Lead, coach and develop a team of Performance Partners and Analysts. Build capability in performance management and analytics. Drive enhancement of our Water Operations performance framework. Act as a strategic link between regional teams and central insight functions. Lead Director and Executive‑level performance cycles and materials. Support regional improvement initiatives and remove blockers. The Performance Partners in your team will, Support Operational Teams to understand performance drivers and deliver improvements in their areas Monitor and report on regional KPIs – including productivity, H&S, compliance, performance commitments, and financial performance Support preparation of materials for Performance meetings, driving continuous improvement and standardisation across regions Proactively investigate underperformance – diagnose root causes using data and operational insight, and recommend actions to address Base location Variable across Thames Water sites (flexible working available) Working pattern or hours Monday–Friday (36 hours per week) Essential criteria Proven leadership experience. Experience in operational performance frameworks. Strong data interpretation and insight generation skills. Excellent communication and influencing skills. Advanced Excel and BI tool experience. Desirable criteria Experience in water or a similar industry. STEM degree. Lean/Six Sigma qualification. SQL or similar analysis tool experience. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary of up to £71,000 per annum 26 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service). Generous pension scheme. Private medical healthcare (dependent on grade). Wellbeing and development benefits Read Less

The Demand Manager will be responsible for overseeing and operating the Demand Management process for all large change demand into Digital

Reporting to the Director of Digital Engagement, this role ensures that demand entering the Digital team is captured, assessed, and aligned with strategic priorities, enabling efficient resource allocation and delivery. The Demand Manager acts as the central point of contact for the Front Door process supporting stakeholders with requests.

What you’ll be doing as a Demand Manager Own and operate the intake process for all new business requests.Ensure requests are logged, categorised, and routed appropriately.Establish clear criteria for demand assessment and prioritisationWork with the Heads of Portfolio and Business stakeholders to support the business with submitting requests.Facilitate discussions to clarify scope, objectives, and expected outcomes.Communicate demand status, decisions, and timelines transparently.Continuously refine the front door process to improve efficiency and stakeholder experience.Implement tools and dashboards to track demand intake and throughput.Identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions.Report on progress of front door requests, and production of completed engagement assessments against agreed SLA.
Base location – Hybrid – Clear Water Court Reading

Working pattern – Monday to Friday 36 hours

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:Proven experience in demand management, portfolio management, or business operations.Proficiency with demand management tools, project management software, and reporting dashboards.Strong understanding and experience of using governance frameworks and prioritisation methodologies.Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.Experience of how Capex/Opex budgets are put together and estimated for projectsUnderstanding of project lifecycles and the importance of setting projects up for success before they start.Extra qualities that would be a great fit for our team: Project Management qualifications, e.g. Prince 2, APM and/or Lean (Six Sigma or LCS (Lean Competency system)
What’s in it for you? Competitive salary from £65,000 to £75,000 per annum, depending on 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 targetsGenerous 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 (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

Who are we?

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

Learn more about our purpose and values

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy meaningful career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

If you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region, and our planet.

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

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

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

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Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer
42 hours per week from Monday to Friday & 6 hours every 3rd Saturday morning
Beenham, Berkshire
£49,686 (plus 15% shift allowance) + overtime + benefits Overtime is paid at x1.5 for Monday - Saturday, and x2 for Sundays and bank holidays

We have ambitious plans to enhance our engineering offering at our Beenham site. With sites across the UK, we thrive on investing in our people and providing them with development opportunities and training.We’re now shaping our Engineering team at Marley and are recruiting an Electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join us on this journey. If you’re looking for a career where you can help shape the future and bring new ideas at a time of positive change, we’d love to hear from you.

What's the mission?
Your main responsibilities will be to ensure the continuous running of the production process by eliminating downtime through a safe and logical approach to fault finding and maintenance of equipment. You will work on various different types of equipment including complex hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical/electronic control systems.
What are the mission-critical skills?Apprentice trained in a similar position ideally Electrical qualifications (C&G 2320 P1 & P2, ONC, NVQ 3, 18th Edition or equivalent is desirable)Good understanding of current environmental and health and safety issues and knowledge of regulatory requirements.Practical hands-on approach.Experience in electrical fault finding, defect rectification, and routine maintenance activitiesAbility to interrogate/understand maintenance problems to provide accurate plant condition information/recommendations.Excellent communication skills, dealing with operatives, Team leaders from both maintenance and productionPLC And VSD Knowledge is advantageousExperience in mechanical fitting, hydraulics, and pneumatics will be an advantage
More about us:
Marley is a specialist in pitched roof systems and a division of Marshalls plc, the UK’s leading hard landscaping, building and roofing products supplier.

You can find more information on Marley and Marshalls here: Marshalls completes acquisition of leading pitched roof systems manufacturer Marley | Marshalls

Benefits include:
No 12-hour shifts, 8 hours rotating pattern plus weekend overtimeOpportunity for overtime at premium ratesCompany discountTraining and ongoing career developmentCycle to work schemeDiscount on Virgin experience daysPension Scheme (Salary Sacrifice) contributions 3/6, 5/1026 Days holiday + BHsLong Service AwardsStaff discount schemeEAP programme – Mental, Physical, Emotional wellbeingJob security working for an industry leader!
Equal Opportunities
Whoever you are and whatever your background, at Marshalls you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You are unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day.

We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity – it’s the right thing to do! We call this doing business The Marshalls Way

We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve. Marshalls is a workplace where you are valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself! Read Less

What you’ll be doing as a Regional Security Advisor Conduct security risk assessments to a consistent standard across our estate. Conducting security investigations to a consistent standard and reviewing compliance assessment forms, escalating as required. Providing practical security advice to TW colleagues as a subject matter expert. Involved and engaged in the testing and exercising of our security arrangements. Support incident responses and risk register reviews. Assist senior members of the team in auditing operational sites and systems and providing quality assurance of security-related projects. Monitor security KPIS and SLAS. Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Promote common standards and alignment of security policy and practice across Thames Water. In addition, promote a security-conscious culture within Thames Water. There are multiple locations available for this role: Thames Valley/ Home Counties: Swindon, Newbury, Oxford, Reading and Guildford. London: North (Coppermills), East (Crossness) and West (Ashford Common) This will be your base location, but there is a requirement to travel around the region that you cover. Working 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. What you should bring to the role Experience in developing and writing reports, good written communication skills. Strong negotiation and people influencing skills. Ability to communicate at all levels, present to an audience and build strong relationships. Experience in a related discipline (i.e. risk management, protective security, technical or process manager) and a willingness to develop into a security role. Ability to collaborate with strong communication. Be Self-motivated, committed and organised. Security Institute (SyI) BTEC Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Security Management is desirable. National Protective Security Authority (NPSA) Foundation Course is desirable. Have experience working in a regulated environment, i.e., utilities, government department, national infrastructure, etc., ideally with a background in the water industry, water engineering or civil engineering is desirable. What’s in it for you? Offering up to £42,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills. £4,500 car allowance. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) Become a member of the Security Institute through the business. Thames Water offer training to develop you into your future role. Generous contributory pension. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets 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

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A prestigious and well-established independent school in Reading is seeking a meticulous and proactive Science Technician to join its high-performing Science department as soon as possible. This is an excellent opportunity to support practical Science provision within a calm, academically ambitious environment where standards are exceptionally high and attention to detail is paramount.The Science department delivers an ambitious curriculum across KS3, KS4, and KS5, with strong uptake at A Level and a clear emphasis on both experimental rigour and conceptual depth. The successful candidate will play a central role in ensuring practical lessons run seamlessly and safely.The RolePreparing equipment, materials, and chemicals for practical lessons across Biology, Chemistry, and PhysicsSupporting complex practical investigations at GCSE and A LevelEnsuring safe handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals in line with COSHH regulationsMaintaining laboratory equipment and managing stock levelsAssisting teaching staff during practical sessions where requiredKeeping detailed compliance and safety recordsContributing to the smooth organisation of the Science departmentThe Ideal Candidate Will HavePrevious experience in a Science Technician or laboratory-based roleStrong understanding of laboratory health & safety proceduresExcellent organisational skills and attention to detailConfidence supporting practical work at KS4 and KS5A proactive, professional, and solutions-focused approachThe ability to work independently within a structured environmentThis independent school in Reading is known for its strong academic standards, exceptional facilities, and supportive leadership. Staff benefit from a professional working environment, well-resourced laboratories, and a collaborative team culture.SalaryCompetitive salary, independent school pay scaleApplicationTo apply for this Science Technician position in Reading, please submit your CV outlining your laboratory or school-based experience. For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact us directly. Early applications are encouraged as the school is keen to appoint promptly. Read Less

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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Vehicle Technician Vacancy - Reading!
Up To £38,000 Basic Salary Depending On Experience + BonusMonday To Friday 8am - 5.30pm / 1 In 6 Saturdays!Main Car Dealership EnvironmentLevel 2 / 3 Qualifications Required NVQ / City & Guilds23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Manufacturer Training ProgramOur Client, a well-established Main Car Dealership in Reading is currently seeking a Vehicle Technician to join their busy workshop. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a well established site and to work within a friendly team.

The successful Vehicle Technician must be an experienced Technician and qualified to Level 2/3 or similar. It is also advantageous if you hold an MOT Licence but not Essential.

What our Client offers the successful Vehicle Technician:
Up To £38,000 Basic Salary Depending On Experience + BonusMonday To Friday 8am - 5.30pm / 1 In 6 Saturdays!Main Car Dealership EnvironmentLevel 2 / 3 Qualifications Required NVQ / City & Guilds23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Manufacturer Training ProgramDuties of a Vehicle Technician with our Client:
Carrying out ServicingRepair workCarrying out DiagnosticsUndertaking Vehicle Road TestsWorking to Company GuidelinesCarry out other duties as requestedEnsure the company image of professionalism and quality of service is maintained at all timesWhat our Client expects of the successful Vehicle Technician:
Minimum of 2 years experience in a Similar RoleNVQ Level 2 / 3 QualificationsProven record of excellent customer service skillsA working history within the Automotive SectorExcellent customer service skills to upkeep their fantastic reputationQualified / Experienced Technician required MOT Tester Licence desirable Driving Licence EssentialIf you are interested in this Vacancy, or any other Automotive Jobs in Reading or Berkshire, then please get in contact with Dee Hogger at Perfect Placement, the UK's leading Automotive Recruitment Agency!

At Perfect Placement we specialise in Jobs within the Automotive Field, we can help you with your Career search for Motor Trade Jobs as we have over 1,400 live Automotive Vacancies across the whole of the UK ranging from Vehicle Technician Jobs to Service Manager Jobs. Read Less

At Safestyle we are now seeking a Sales Manager; This is a superb opportunity for an experienced sales professional or sales manager who is now looking to stretch their business development and management potential to the next level. With flexibility of hybrid working, you will be supported to achieve impressive and realistic OTE's with qualified appointments, industry leading training, ongoing co... Read Less

Level 2 Nursery Practitioner – Reading
Join Teaching Personnel and Make a Difference in Early YearsAre you a caring, enthusiastic Level 2 Nursery Practitioner who loves supporting young children as they learn, explore and grow?Teaching Personnel is working with a number of welcoming and nurturing nurseries across Reading who are looking for passionate early years practitioners to join their teams. This is a wonderful opportunity to step into settings where curiosity is encouraged, creativity is celebrated, and every child is valued.About the Role As a Nursery Practitioner, you will play an important role in creating a warm, safe and stimulating environment for children aged 0–5. You’ll help to plan engaging activities, support children’s development through play, and build positive relationships that help little ones feel confident and secure.Your days will be filled with storytelling, messy play, outdoor adventures, and those special moments when a child masters something new for the first time.What We’re Looking For Level 2 qualification in Early Years / Childcare (essential) Experience working within an EYFS setting A genuine passion for supporting young children A patient, nurturing and positive approach Understanding of safeguarding and child protection Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply) Why Join Teaching Personnel? We understand how important early years professionals are. That’s why we offer: Competitive weekly pay Flexible working to suit your lifestyle Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles Ongoing training and professional development A dedicated consultant who truly listens and supports you If you are ready to bring warmth, creativity and care into a nursery setting in Reading, we would love to hear from you.Apply today and help shape little minds for big futures. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website. Read Less

About Flight
ClubFlight Club
is on a mission to bring groups of people together for moments of unexpected,
ridiculous, joy. The brand combines its invention of the world’s first Social
Darts experience with stunning cocktails and sharing dishes.    What You’ll
Be DoingAs General
Manager at Flight Club, you’ll be the driving force behind an experience that’s
as unforgettable as it is fun. You’ll champion our values; innovation, passion,
togetherness, and warmth in everything you do, while creating standout
experiences that guests can’t wait to share. Leading from the front, you’ll
coach and develop a high-performing team with energy and heart, owning every
detail from standards to service to vibe. With sharp financial control and
strategic thinking, you’ll steer the business to success while crafting an atmosphere
where excellence thrives. If you’re ready to lead with purpose and personality,
this is your chance to shine.Our teams
are a full-throttle, high-energy, total-commitment bunch, and you’ll need to
throw everything you’ve got into giving our guests the best time possible.









Why join the
Flight Club Family?

The Flight Club Family is just that, a family.
We work with each other and we support each other, we win together and we lose
together. That means honesty, commitment and responsibility, from all of us. Named one of The Times Top 100 Places
to Work, we’re proud to celebrate individuality, and support your growth
every step of the way. Here’s what
you get when you join us:Skills
development & training - grow
your skills and grow your futureEmployee
Assistance Programme - to
support your wellbeing, whenever you needTips shared
fairly - we are
a teamPaid break
time - so you can properly relaxHealth cash
plan support - available
for you and your familyQuarterly
Bonus Scheme – hard
work recognised and rewardedFree meals
on shift - every
shift comes with a side of tastyRegular
incentives - from
surprise goodies to epic challengesRegular
rewards  - surprise and delight for our shining
starsRefer-a-friend
bonus – bring your bestie and earn up
to £500Team socials
& competitions – work
hard, play harderDiscounts
across all our venues - perks
that follow you everywherePrivate
Medical Insurance, Life Assurance & Income Protection – peace of mind for you and your loved ones Enhanced
Parental Leave & 33 Days Holiday –
because family time matters Taxis Home
After Late Shifts – your
safety comes first GM
Development Days & Career Workshops – grow your leadership journey Team Socials
& Supplier Trips – from
local fun to adventures abroad Season
Ticket & Travel Card Loans – making
your commute easier

























































Here
at Flight Club, we believe our success begins and ends with our people. We
are committed to a diverse culture where all our team feel respected and
included.  We acknowledge the power that a diverse set of beliefs and
perspectives can bring, and that a variety of voices strengthens our team,
enhances creativity, and drives innovation. We welcome applications from
candidates of all identities, including individuals of different races,
ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations. If you're passionate about
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Join Thames Water’s Asset Health, Risk & Performance team and help shape the future of water infrastructure through advanced risk modelling and data analytics. In this fantastic opportunity, you will undertake detailed data analyses and risk modelling to support the asset management of water, wastewater and bioresources assets.

What you’ll be doing as a Risk Modeller

You will be required to analyse and model the risk of failure utilising probability and consequence data for various scenarios and to understand current and future asset risk. You will also develop outline solutions and assess costs and benefits.
Key Responsibilities:Analysing and collating data from various sources within Thames Water to enhance the development of asset risk models, asset plans, maintenance programmes, monitoring systems, and system plans.Develop an understanding of the underlying risk of asset groups and systems by collating, analysing, and interpreting data from a variety of sources across Thames and use this insight to set out the activities needed to balance cost, performance and risk.Developing and maintaining a consistent and auditable set of Risk Models to underpin strategic risk management, resilience and investment decision making. This will include modelling of the likelihood and consequence of failure in a range of investment scenarios.Demonstrating a culture of excellence and asset stewardship through collaboration with other functional teams across Thames Water, such as Asset Planning, Operations, Engineering, Delivery Partners, Regulation, and Health and Safety.Developing and producing reports that will be used to communicate risks in stakeholder-friendly formats. These may include reports on equipment status, monitoring data, and leak assessments, spatial reports utilising GIS skills, and monthly reporting to the critical asset meetings.Providing strategic direction to Asset Planning to embed the foundations of asset risk assessments into the investment plans for regional systems and the Price Reviews, Drainage and Wastewater Management Plans (DWMPs) and Water Resource Management Plans (WRMPs).Collaborating and liaising with a wide range of external stakeholders such as Network Rail, London Underground, local authorities and other utilities.Adopting best practice frameworks (consistent with ISO 55000 standards) as part of our overarching Asset Management System.
Base location: Hybrid - Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB

Working pattern or hours: 36 Hours, Monday- Friday

Other requirements for the role: Ideally, have a full driving licence and access to your own car as travel across our operational area will be required.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is:A strong background in Asset Management or Engineering (Degree or relevant experience).Be a subject matter expert for your asset groups to ensure we have the right balance of long, medium and short-term investment choices.Able to interpret complex data and make recommendations by using your strong communication, influencing, negotiation and analytical skills.Have a strong interest in data analytics, statistical modelling and reporting insights.Have a robust knowledge of asset management principles and techniques and an understanding of the regulatory landscape in which we operate.Experienced user of ArcGIS and other ESRI packages, Microsoft Office, statistical modelling (e.g. R, Python)The ability to build a network with different stakeholders. Engage and liaise across the business and wider industry to understand and apply best practice and emerging technologies for assessing asset risk.
What’s in it for you? Competitive salary up to £47,318.20 per annum, depending on experience.26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targetsGenerous 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 (Please note different T&Cs apply if on secondment)

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's 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