Area Sales Representative role covering Reading and surrounding areas, selling heavy plant machinery, company car, strong training, commission scheme, Monday to Friday. About the Company: This Area Sales Representative opportunity is with a well-established business operating within plant hire and construction equipment. The company is known for its supportive culture, structured training, and long-term career development, making it an excellent environment for sales professionals looking to grow. Key Benefits of the Area Sales Representative: Salary of £35,000 to £45,000 per annum, dependent on experienceCommission schemeCompany car and fuel cardMonday to Friday working hours25 days holiday plus bank holidaysPension schemeMobile phone and laptop providedOngoing training and developmentClear progression opportunities into external sales Responsibilities of the Area Sales Representative: As an Area Sales Representative, you will be responsible for generating new business while managing and developing existing customer accounts.You will work Monday to Friday, covering Reading and surrounding areas, promoting a range of heavy plant machinery including diggers, dumpers, rollers, and telehandlers.This Area Sales Representative role is advertised in Reading and is open to both externally experienced sales professionals and internally based candidates who have a strong interest in progressing into a field-based sales position. About You as the Area Sales Representative:  Background or strong interest in plant hire, construction equipment, or heavy machinery salesConfidence in building relationships and identifying new business opportunitiesOrganised, self-motivated, and commercially awareComfortable managing accounts while developing new customersInternally based sales professionals with a desire to move into external sales are encouraged to apply To be successful you may have experience as an Area Sales Representative, Account Manager, Sales Manager, Internal Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Regional Sales executive or similar. Coming from a plant hire, tool hire, agricultural, construction, powered access, builders merchant or similar background would be an advantage.Next StepsApply today for this Area Sales Representative position to join a supportive, established team with genuine development opportunities. Successful applicants for the Area Sales Representative role will be contacted promptly. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to equal opportunities. Read Less

Protection and Control Field Engineer 557537 Closing at: Feb 12 2026 - 23:55 GMT Base Location: Oxford, Swindon, Poole, Melksham, Portsmouth or Slough. You'll be expected to spend at least 50% of your working week at one of these locations. Salary: £54,952 - £72,592 (depending on skills and experience) + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family. Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | options available The role We’re expanding our Technical Services Protection and Control Team and are looking for dedicated Protection and Control Field Engineers to support our mission. As a Protection and Control Field Engineer, you will play a vital role in promoting operational safety across the Distribution network in the South. You’ll develop and implement safe systems of work, leveraging protection schemes to enhance network safety. We’re looking for a team player who’s comfortable working with stakeholders and has experience managing sub-contractors and third-party vendors. You will Promote operational safety across the Distribution network by developing safe systems of work. Identify how protection schemes can enhance network safety. Commission and maintain protection schemes accurately, working alongside trainee and experienced commissioning engineers. Ensure the safe and effective operation of the network. Record and update all plant and equipment information in the SEPD asset database. You have Senior Authorised to 33kV with SFT, or actively working towards this level. Minimum requirement 11kV. Experience commissioning and maintaining protection schemes in a similar role Knowledge of protection grading and settings calculations is desirable. Strong fault-finding skills, proactive in problem-solving and driving improvements, with a focus on managing safety. Proven team player with experience engaging stakeholders and managing sub-contractors and third-party vendors. Minimum HNC/equivalent in a relevant subject with industry experience and or extensive industry on site experience with protection and control equipment in a DNO or supplier role. This role involves travel across various locations to support business needs. To enable you to fulfil these responsibilities, as a role requirement, the company will provide access to a vehicle for work-related travel. The requirement will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and if the company car policy criteria are met, there will be an opportunity to join the company car scheme. Provision of a company car or cash allowance does not form part of the contractual terms and conditions of employment for this role. A valid driving licence is essential. About SSE SSE’s purpose is to provide energy needed today while building a better world of energy for tomorrow. We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. Our Transforming for Growth investment plan sees us investing £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure across the five years to 2030. , part of the wider SSE group, powers 3.9 million UK homes and businesses. Our team of more than 4,200 skilled engineers, customer service advisors and energy experts keep customers connected to a safe, reliable supply of electricity while investing in and developing the flexible networks needed for our low carbon future. Flexible benefits to fit your life Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. Work with an equal opportunity employer We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry. Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work. #LI-DIST #LI-FS1 #LI-Hybrid Read Less

Job description About KPMG InternationalTogether with more than 273,000 colleagues in 143 countries throughout our member firms, people at KPMG imagine big ideas and bring solutions to life for clients both big and small. A role with KPMG International will open a world of opportunity in your career.KPMG International helps set the strategy and protects the reputation of this global organization of independent professional services firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We deliver value to our member firms and drive positive change in the communities we serve. By joining us you will gain a unique understanding of how a global organization operates and work on projects that impact the whole organization. From setting standards and best practices to developing innovative tech- enabled solutions for clients, you'll be part of a global team changing the way our business operates. We look forward to welcoming you to our team. About this Global GroupKPMG has developed a collective strategy to deliver on our Growth and Trust ambitions, and become the Clear Choice. Global Clients & Markets is focused on enabling growth through a sector-led focus, and a proven Go To Market approach; equipping our Global Lead Partners to increase their win rates and improve client experience. Sitting at the centre of our matrix organization (between Geographies, Sectors and Functions), the work of Global Clients & Markets is central to achieving our Vision of becoming the Clear Choice.

About this TeamSectors are a key strategic global priority for the firm and remain a key engine for growth. The Global Strategy Project has reiterated the importance of the role of Global Sectors to our member firms and we have a significant opportunity to drive growth through our enhanced Sectors program. This is an exciting opportunity to further your career and gain exposure across the KPMG network. Working closely with the Global Sectors Head for Consumer, Retail & Leisure, you will play an important role in delivering the Global Consumer, Retail and Leisure agenda.  The location of the role can be discussed with candidates but some international travel maybe required. You will be working in a fast-paced environment and expected to deliver to tight deadlines.
Role SummaryWorking with the Global Consumer, Retail and Leisure Sector Head, you will support in:Driving strategic growth across the Consumer, Retail and Leisure sectorPromoting our brand in the market Publishing strong points of view and compelling thought leadershipBeing the market voice in solution development and leading on development and execution of bridge campaigns for the sector Supporting and holding to account Global Lead Partners and Country leaders within the Consumer, Retail and Leisure sector for growth.

Key AccountabilitiesSupport Direction and Leadership of the Global Sector:Work closely with the Global Sector Head to manage the Global Sector Leadership team and help drive the sector initiatives. Manage strong global and regional (internal and external) sector networks, driving managed collaboration activities to deliver on strategic objectives.Work closely with the Global Sectors Lead to ensure consistency in delivery of Sector activities and in executing to agreed central strategyLeverage global network including offshore team support to independently lead initiatives as outlined as part of sector strategy and ensure their successful completion

Driving Growth Across Sector:Working with the Global Sector Head, drive and monitor growth progress on Global Accounts, and the Global Platinum Accounts, within Sector; monitoring pipeline and actual revenue results, and following up with Global Lead Partners of those accounts to drive accountability for growth targets.Develop and execute Bridge campaigns and act as the critical interface between the Global Functions and Solution leads to the Global Accounts and Global Platinum Accounts within the Sector. Work with the Account teams to create demand for the solutions, and with the Global Sector Head to ensure a market lens is applied to the development of solutions.Working closely with Market Development and Priority Accounts teams on co-ordinating efforts to drive growth across these accounts, coordinate the Global Account Planning process for Platinum Accounts in the Sector and support the CSTs for the Global Platinum Accounts. Ensure that Functional and Solution Leads are also involved in this process to drive maximum value for the accounts in the Sector. Ensure that major proposals are appropriately supported and key sector insights and inputs secured, including personal engagement where required.Contribute to the Sector community and share best practices.Lead knowledge management workstream within the sector and work with Member Firm and Regional network to ensure cohesion
Deploy Thought Leadership Campaigns:Working with the Global Sector Head, Sector subject matter experts, C&R marketing exec and marketing specialists, co-ordinate, develop and deploy points of view in the market and specific Thought Leadership materials.Liaise with other Global Sector Executives to develop cross-sector Thought Leadership initiatives, materials and campaigns.Maintain marketing activities calendar taking into consideration larger campaigns planned by Global/ Region / Member FirmsEnhance sector presence through TL/POVs/Social media – identify topics and relevant spokespeople and work with experts and comms/PR and marketing specialists, coordinate, develop and deploy points of view Ensure bridge campaigns are in sync with TLs/PoVs developed Budget Monitoring and Reporting:Manage the resources and budget at the disposal of the Sector to deliver on the strategic direction and objectives set by the Global Sector Head/Global Industry Leader and assist the Global Sector Head in preparing the relevant regular updates on Sector performance and budget utilisation.
Day to day management for the sector level budget and co-ordinating supporting activities, including Collaboration and Knowledge, Marketing and Comms, internal, external events and country visits.Experience / Qualifications / KnowledgeStrong program and change management experience, preferably within KPMG, and evidence of successfully delivered projects including those which implement changeSignificant experience of the KPMG commercial environment through sales, business development, sector experience would be highly beneficialStrong communicator including the ability to manage and engage with senior stakeholders across the sector network Strong analytical mindset.Excellent knowledge of other Microsoft software including Outlook, Word &, Excel and PowerPoint. Experience of working within the Consumer, Retail and Leisure sector strongly preferable.
You should be:Efficient and highly organised with the ability to calmly and effectively prioritise and juggle multiple projects/ tasks and the demands of different stakeholders, and to meet deadlines under pressure.Have a strong sense of responsibility and ownership, with the ability to work independently and to pursue tasks through to completion with energy, initiative and enthusiasm.Sharp, proactive, pragmatic and resilient. Demonstrates flexibility and comfortable multitasking and working in a dynamic and varied environment.Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem solving. Able to undertake and analyse complex issues and challenges, evaluate options and make recommendations with clear supporting rationale.Track record of delivering and delivery focused; hands on mentality.Excellent interpersonal skills, able to engage, build networks and relationships across key stakeholders and internal clients. Is a strong team player and works collaboratively to deliver projects and tasks effectively.Proven communication skills with the ability to present information in a clear and effective manner.Commercially focused, with experience in business development and/or sales / account management and a “customer / client” mindset.Willingness to travel internationally as required
This could be the role for you, if you are:Passionate about KPMG – this role gives you extraordinary access to Global leadership, Country, Sector and Function leaders as well as GLPs and CSTs on our largest accounts Excited by sales and winning – you need to be convinced that the changing environment provides us with the opportunity to demonstrate our market leadership and establish KPMG as the Clear Choice for our people and clientsA fast learner – you’ll need to able to pick up and run with new challenges, increasingly take on responsibility outside the scope of your current skills and make things happenDriven – working hard, working smart and working well with a small team and a large network is essentialGlobally minded – you will need cultural sensitivity - experience working across functions and geographies will help you succeedResourceful and connected – you’ll need to learn how to find the right people and information across the global firm, and be able to connect the relevant people at the right timeA strong influencer – you will be able to use your influencing skills to drive action, engagement and outcomesForward thinking – anticipating what might happen, ensuring others are ready before they know they need to be, and doing the preparation work on behalf of othersPolitically astute – you’ll need to learn who the decision makers are, their priorities, and their approaches. You’ll need to know how to get things done at KPMG, as well as how to engage and leverage the support of othersA great communicator – formally, informally, in writing, in person and in the moment. Communication is a big part of this role.Agile/Flexible Working
At KPMG International, we are supportive of helping you to achieve a balance between your home and work demands. We are happy to discuss individual requirements and our range of flexible working arrangements could be of interest. Please ask to find out more.KPMG International's commitment to inclusion & diversityAt KPMG International, we recognise that we need inclusion and diversity to be successful. We want to attract, retain and develop diverse talent at all levels. This means recruiting from the widest pool of talent across our network and beyond, removing barriers that can prevent our people from reaching their full potential, and fostering a fully inclusive environment which empowers everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Applying with a disabilityKPMG International is proud to be an inclusive place to work and we are committed to ensuring that you are treated fairly throughout our recruitment process. Should you be successful after the initial application stage, please discuss any reasonable adjustments that you may require with your recruitment contact. Read Less

Location: Crawley, United KingdomThales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.Safety Assurance Manager Crawley or Reading (Minimum 3 days onsite) Thales in the UK has been awarded a major contract to maintain the Royal Navy’s internal and external fleet communications for the next 10 years. We will be supporting the fleets communications systems to support combat capability after one of the largest investments in naval communications across Europe.Due to this recent award, we are looking to grow our Safety Engineering team through a number of critical hires. We are actively recruiting for a Safety Assurance Manager (SAM) to join the programme, based out of either Reading or Crawley on a hybrid basis.Our Opportunity:The Safety Assurance Manager (SAM) role is critical to provide independent Product Safety Assurance of safety engineering activities for bids, projects, Self-Funded Research & Development (SFRD) and products. The role sits within the Thales SIX (Secure Information and Communication Systems) Safety Engineering community, and is accountable to the SIX UK Technical Director (TD).The role holder is responsible for the provision of the requisite expertise for the management and assurance of core business activities impacted by product safety related Legislation, Regulation, Governance and Standards. Including the continued development of Thales SIX Safety Governance solutions and ensuring the collection and dissemination of relevant data, the monitoring and measurement of performance and the communication of information and training to all management and staff.The role holder will support the monitoring and measurement of performance against the SIX UK Safety Management System Integrated Plan, Eco-design Management System, ATM Approved Organisation Scheme (AAOS) Exposition, Thales Safety and Eco-design Governance, and relevant contractual requirements.The role and overview of key responsibilities Support the approval of (potential) suppliers through audit and review activitiesProvide guidance on safety issues, methods, tools and techniques to their Business’s Project Safety Committee (PSC) and individuals;Ensure safety requirements are integrated into the products functional and technical descriptions;Participate in key bid, project, SFRD technical reviews within their Business;Ensure that safety engineering and compliance/conformance risks have been properly identified, assessed and managed within bids, projects and SFRD tasks (from the HSE Memo through to Disposal Plans);Review and approve project safety management plans and estimates for safety activities;Review and approve of key safety artefacts and deliverables including Declarations of Design Safety, Safety Cases, Assessments and Reports from projects and advising the Business on their completeness and correctness;Skills, experience and knowledge required of the successful individual:Bachelor’s Degree (BEng, BSc) in a Numerate, Scientific or Engineering subject or Higher Education/equivalent training and experience. HNC/HND also acceptable with relevant experience in the technical areas indicated above.You will have significant experience in a technical role in complex systems development together with a good understanding of safety engineering, safety management systems and functional safety together with the following:Detailed knowledge of system safety lifecycle, system requirements definition, safety design concepts (system and software), safety and risk analysis.Experienced with safety standards (CENELEC, IEC, IEEE, MIL), best practices, safety methods and techniques (HAZID, HAZOP, PHA, SHA, OSHA, FTA, FMEA/FMECA, FSA) and hazard management.Experience with Product Safety Appraisal (Audit / Review).Good technical writing skills, excellent communication and analytical skills.An effective team player who can interface at all levels.Desirable:Experience working in the Defence/Naval industry with knowledge of Defence Standards 00-055, 00-056 & 00-051.Preferably from Communications backgroundPrevious experience working with MAA(Military Aviation Authority)/AAOS (Air Traffic Management Equipment Approved Organization Scheme).Security Clearance statement:Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a sole UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.
To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)What we can offer:We’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you’ll have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.#LI-CL1In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now! Read Less

Days: Tuesday & ThursdaySetting: Specialist SEND provision in Tilehurst Start: Immediate / ASAP We are looking for a resilient, energetic, and caring Special Needs Teaching Assistant to support a lively SEND class working with pupils of mixed ages, the majority of whom are non-verbal, at a SEND school in Tilehurst. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a hands-on, active classroom environment and is confident supporting pupils who may display challenging behaviour. Communication is a key focus of the class, with pupils using a range of augmentative and alternative communication tools, including PECS, communication books, and visual supports. What the Role Involves: Supporting pupils throughout the school day, adapting to individual needs Using structured communication aids to help pupils express choices and emotions Supporting behaviour regulation and positive engagement in learning Assisting with physical activities and movement-based learning Working closely with teaching staff to maintain a consistent, calm routine We’re Looking For Someone Who: Is calm under pressure and confident in busy environments Has experience (or a strong interest) in supporting pupils with complex needs Understands that behaviour is a form of communication Can build trust with pupils who communicate in non-traditional ways Is reliable and committed to working Tuesdays and Thursdays Experience with SEND is desirable, but the right attitude, patience, and willingness to learn are just as important. This is a rewarding opportunity to support pupils who need consistent, skilled adults around them to feel safe, understood, and successful.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sam Higham on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038.

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This is a practical, hands-on role supporting the smooth day-to-day operation of our laboratories. You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, helping ensure samples are processed efficiently and accurately so our water quality testing can be carried out to the highest standards. Full training is provided, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to gain experience in a laboratory or operational environment.

What you’ll be doing as a Laboratory Assistant Supporting the daily operation of the laboratory, including the receipt and processing of samples and consumablesManaging deliveries through the goods-in area and distributing samples to the correct analytical teamsChecking samples on arrival, identifying any issues, and escalating where neededPreparing and issuing bottles for sampling and keeping laboratory records up to dateDisposing of sample contents after analysis, including washing and recycling bottlesResponding to internal queries and providing a helpful service to colleaguesSupporting continuous improvement by sharing ideas and helping improve processesBase location: Spencer House, Reading
Working hours: Monday to Friday, working shifts between 08:00 and 21:00. Typical shifts include:
08:00–16:30
10:30–19:00
12:30–21:00

Please note this role includes manual handling, with some lifting of sample cases and consumables weighing up to 20kg.

What you should bring to the role An interest in working in a laboratory or operational environmentExperience in a laboratory, customer service, warehouse or retail role, or a scientific qualification, is helpful but not essentialGood communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team A reliable, organised approach with good attention to detailBasic IT skills and confidence using Microsoft OfficeThe physical ability to carry out manual handling tasksWhat’s in it for you? This role will be paid £28,830 per annum 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays)Generous Pension Scheme through AON.Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of yourself and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.Find out more about our benefits and perks

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

Learn more about our purpose and values

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

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

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

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

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

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

What you’ll be doing as an Assistant Quantity Surveyor – Major Projects Managing assessment and certification of monthly Applications for Payments (AFP) Supporting the procurement of surveys and other services needed during the design of a project Supporting the procurement of design and build contracts to upgrade Thames Water's treatment works Advising project stakeholders of commercial-related issues. Assisting senior staff in monthly commercial meetings. Calculating and reporting monthly VOWD position to the business finance partner. Assisting with the dispute resolution process. Location – This is a hybrid role, and the base location can be flexible across our Thames Valley sites. Salary - £35,940 to £43,000 per annum, depending on experience Hours - 36 hours per week, Monday-Friday. To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are: BSc, HND or equivalent in Quantity Surveying. Some experience in Quantity Surveying within a commercial setting. Previous experience of dealing with suppliers and contractors as a customer. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Keen attention to detail. Good numeracy and excellent written skills. Proficient in MS Office. Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring: Previous water or utilities experience Experience in Commercial Administration or QS within the construction sector is desirable. A driving licence is desirable but not essential. What’s in it for you? Salary of £35,940 to £43,000 per annum, depending on experience 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to both company and individual performance measures and targets Generous Pension Scheme through AON 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

All About UsGoodman Steel is part of Barrett Steel Limited, the UK’s largest steel stockholder with over 150 years of heritage. Family owned, the group is made up of 29 sites and holds over 120,000 tonnes of steel stock. Barrett Steel is committed to providing innovative and exceptional service by continuously investing in the latest processing machinery and materials handling equipment. Customer needs and community support are at the heart of everything, ensuring Barrett Steel is always your local steel stockholder. We want to hear from operational people who are looking for a new opportunity and would like to come and work for us! We want individuals who share our values; hard-working, focused, can work cohesively as a team and deliver to high standards.Based at our Goodman Steel Reading Site, we have a vacancy for a Warehouse Operative on the weekly rotating shiftRotating shift pattern Monday to Friday – 5.00am to 1.30pm then Monday to Friday 12.30 pm to 8.30 pmThe purpose of this role is to ensure customers’ orders are fulfilled to the highest standards in a fast-paced environment. Specific tasks could include:Pick computer generated orders with repetitive handling/lifting of heavy and large itemAccurately record stock movement and usage, along with product identification and use of measuring equipment.Work efficiently and effectively as part of a team and on your own.Operate saws and handle steelTransferring stock to its location using a Forklift trucks and cranes.Assisting in the overall production and dispatch of customers’ orders.Maintain high levels of Health and Safety.Be adaptable and flexible in approach to work to meet operational requirementsWe offer youCompetitive salary depending on your experience25 days holiday plus bank holidaysAnnual Cycle to work schemeLife assuranceCompany discount scheme for savings on retail and leisureHealth and wellbeing servicesBarrett Steel pension Career progressionAll About YouYou will have the passion, drive, and confidence to work within the business in a collaborative, creative way.Essential Skills for the role: The successful candidate will have experience as a Warehouse OperativeHave a flexible attitude, be results oriented, and enjoy working in a team environment.Crane, Fork-Lift, and Side-loader experience is desirable but not essential.Health & Safety awareness.UK Driving License How it feels to work for usWe provide a fantastic opportunity to work within a forward-thinking organisation that is respected as the UK’s leading steel stockholder. Our people are the driving force behind Barrett Steel, and we seek individuals who are passionate, hard-working, ambitious and demonstrate a ‘can-do’ attitude to help us build and develop the business. Barrett Steel encourages innovative thinking and has an open door for people to lead and influence change.  Read Less

Thames Water is undergoing one of the most significant business transformations in our history. With change spanning every part of our organisation, the environment is fast‑moving, challenging and hugely rewarding. As we develop multi‑year plans to improve how we operate, we’re looking for talented Senior Transformation Managers to help shape, drive and deliver critical programmes that support our Transformation Plan.

What you’ll be doing as a Senior Transformation Manager
As a Senior Transformation Manager, you’ll lead the successful delivery of high‑priority programmes that enable real, measurable benefits for our customers, colleagues and communities. You’ll work across a variety of environments – sometimes leading a matrix team, sometimes supporting one, and sometimes delivering individually – bringing clarity, structure and momentum to complex programmes. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders across the business to ensure each programme is well‑defined, justified and delivered to a high standard.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with drive, pragmatism and a passion for making meaningful change. Experience of operational turnaround or large‑scale efficiency programmes is essential, and a background in consulting or the utilities sector is highly desirable.

As our Senior Transformation Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading and embedding major change across the business, including: Managing the successful delivery of programmes so the business can realise planned benefits.Acting as the single point of contact for programme delivery status.Leading and motivating programme teams and stakeholders.Keeping programme sponsors engaged and informed.Ensuring programme interdependencies are understood, managed and aligned with the wider operational portfolio.Role modelling a professional services culture across Thames Water.Driving best‑in‑class methodologies and embedding meaningful, lasting change across the organisation.Base location: Hybrid – Reading/Home
Working pattern: Full-time
Requirements for the role: Ability to travel across Thames Water’s catchment area when required.

What we’re looking for: A proven track record of delivering complex programmes end‑to‑end.Experience leading matrix and virtual teams, as well as delivering individually.Demonstrable experience driving major business transformation and change initiatives.Strong internal and external stakeholder management at a senior level.Ability to influence, challenge and engage at pace.A background in consulting or utilities (desirable).To support your application, please attach a covering letter highlighting your experience in customer‑focused operational change, along with examples that demonstrate your ability to deliver complex programmes, lead or support matrix teams, influence senior stakeholders and drive transformation in fast‑moving environments.

What’s in it for you? Competitive salary from £70,000 to £85,000 per annumAnnual 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 targetsGenerous Pension Scheme through AONPrivate Medical Health CareAccess to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.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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What you’ll be doing as an Chemical Engineering Graduate You’ll have the chance to explore three exciting placements across different areas of the business. Here’s a taste of what you might get involved in: Design and develop innovative solutions that tackle real-world challenges Attend and represent the business at industry events, building your professional network and learning from sector leaders Analyse data and manage projects to influence key decisions and deliver meaningful outcomes Carry out asset inspections and condition assessments, gaining valuable hands-on, on-site experience Support health & safety audits and environmental management to help create safe and sustainable outcomes Contribute to risk assessments and stakeholder engagement, strengthening your communication and problem-solving skills Across your two‑year journey, you'll have the opportunities to: Accelerate your business and personal growth through real-world development experiences Build essential safety confidence with hands‑on health and safety training Make a difference by getting involved in meaningful charity projects and personalised coaching Expand your network through mentoring and collaboration with fellow graduates Inspire future talent by becoming a STEM ambassador After the programme, you’ll have the flexibility to shape your career, whether that’s moving into leadership or specialising in an area you're passionate about. What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need is Working towards (or have achieved) a Chemical Engineering bachelor’s or masters degree Flexibility to travel across the Thames Valley region A self-motivated, adaptable mindset confident in stepping into new environments What’s in it for you? Starting Salary: Year 1 £32,000, Year 2 £34,000 Start Date: September 2026 Location: Hybrid, Reading, Clearwater Court. Expectation to travel across the Thames Valley region will be required 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 Read Less

First impressions are the most important right? The reception team at Village Hotel Club are the first friendly face our guests see. From reception, you will ensure that every guest gets a warm, vibrant Village Hotel Club welcome. A font of knowledge, you will know every detail about the hotel and local area, making recommendations and solving problems before they are even problems. Nothing is too much trouble.
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…-Personality, and bags of it
-A great memory, to add that personal touch for returning guests
-Proactive problem solver
-A passion for delivering the best guest experience
-Strong communication
-Team player and ability to partner with other departments
Come and be part of something new & something special - Work, Grow & Play the Village Way!

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Stantec are going through an exciting time with significant growth in our water sector and we are currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer that may be interested in joining us in the South in the coming weeks and months.As a member of our Structural Engineering team, you lead on the delivery of high-quality structural engineering projects across a variety of projects across sectors. In addition, you will be partner with our clients across the UK and will play a key role in exceeding their requirements through the technical delivery of projects.You will report directly to our Specialist Structural Engineering Technical Lead; developing our structural knowledge and capability, and supporting internal opportunities in sectors beyond water and energy.This role will be based in one of our South offices London, Reading or High Wycombe - with hybrid working between office and home anticipated.In this role you will carry out structural engineering design for concrete, steel and masonry structures. You will also carry out structural inspections and produce accurate reports that define requirements for asset maintenance and modification to meet client and regulatory standards.About YouIn addition to previous structural design experience, you will have a good knowledge of civil and geotechnical engineering, and an awareness of other engineering disciplines sufficient to enable collaborative working across Stantec.You will also have a good knowledge of construction, both temporary and permanent, and of the information requirements of construction teams as part of design & build projects.If you’re someone who has a broad range of structural and civil engineering experience, who enjoys coaching and mentoring others and wants to lead on the development of technical capability, then look no further - we would love to hear from you.Why Join us?Our People Culture: We're a close knit team and very proud of our friendly and collaborative environmentGrowth: Our Water business is on an exciting growth journey and we want you to be part of it!Awards: Stantec were awarded the International Consulting Firm of the Year and Best place to work - Large Consulting Firms at the 2024 NCE awards as well as being consistently recognised in the top 10 Corporate Knights most sustainable companies in the world.Great Benefits: Competitive salary, pension plan, holidays, free private medical insurance, discounted gym membership and lots moreFlexible working arrangementsGreat Projects: We have secured a position on the majority of AMP8 Frameworks across the UK and are delivering a wide variety of projects that will make a real difference to our communitiesIndustry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptionsTo hear what some of our employees say about life at Stantec, please click on My Stantec Stories#StantecWater #UKWaterAbout StantecThe Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.Our teams provide effective and relevant solutions, translating our clients’ vision into valued consents, deliverable plans for projects and programmes, and efficient designs for delivery, based on technical excellence and deep market insights. We deal with today’s challenges, but also keep a fairer, better tomorrow in sight, looking at how we deliver clean growth, support radical changes in our economy and meet the needs of future communities.Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK@stantec.comand we will talk to you about how we can support you.ReqID: 8125 Read Less

Location: TilehurstHours: Monday to Friday Start Date: ASAP Pay: £89 per day (PAYE) We are currently recruiting a SEND Teaching Assistant to join a supportive and dynamic SEND setting on a full-time, Monday to Friday basis. You will be working in an active SEND class supporting pupils with mixed communication needs — some pupils are verbal, while others are non-verbal and use PECS and visual communication systems. The role also involves supporting pupils who may present challenging behaviour, as well as personal care responsibilities. Key Responsibilities: Provide 1:1 and small-group support tailored to individual needs Support communication using PECS and visual strategies Assist pupils with emotional regulation and behaviour support Support with personal care in a respectful and professional manner Help create a positive, structured, and engaging learning environment Work closely with teachers and the wider SEND team The Ideal Candidate Will: Have experience supporting children or young people with SEND Be confident supporting pupils with varied communication needs Be calm, patient, and resilient, particularly when supporting challenging behaviour Be comfortable with personal care duties Enjoy working in a busy, hands-on, and energetic classroom environment This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is passionate about inclusion and ready to make a real difference, with an immediate start available.

If you are interested, then please click on the apply button and contact Sam Higham on 0207 580 2956 | Ext: 1038.

If you are not interested in this role but know someone else who might be, don't forget that we offer £50 in shopping vouchers if you refer a friend to us and we place them in the job. For more details, contact your local Axcis office.

This is a temporary position, unless stated otherwise.

Axcis is an equal opportunities employer and as such we do not discriminate based on age, gender, disability, race or any other equal opportunities criteria.

The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, you will be required to provide an up to date DBS, or be prepared to allow Axcis to process one on your behalf, in addition to other mandatory compliance checks in line with the DfE guidelines (for details please see our website).

If the position you are applying for involves working with children or vulnerable adults, this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.

Axcis Education is an employment agency offering temporary supply work for daily, short-term and long-term assignments in addition to permanent positions.

You must be suitably qualified for the position advertised and be prepared to attend a face to face interview with Axcis to demonstrate your suitability for this role.

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What you’ll be doing as a Data Governance Analyst Assist in developing and articulating the organisation’s data governance vision, strategy, and roadmap. Support the activation and enforcement of the data governance program vision. Collaborate with various stakeholders, including IT teams, business units, data owners, and records management teams. Ensure that master data is accurately represented, consistently defined, and easily accessible across the organisation. Provide training and guidance to employees on data governance and records management principles, policies, and procedures. Assist in establishing mechanisms for governance oversight, including regular reviews and audits. Ensure compliance with data-related regulations and manage data-related risks. Support the Data Governance Manager in leading and facilitating council meetings, driving decision-making processes, and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Implement metadata management processes to capture and maintain data lineage, definitions, and dependencies. Establish and maintain data dictionaries, glossaries, and cataloguing tools to support data discovery and documentation. Contribute to defining and maintaining data governance and records management policies, standards, and procedures. Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to align data governance practices with organisational and technology objectives. Base Location: Reading, Clearwater Court – Hybrid Working Pattern: 36 Hours What you should bring to the role Essential Experience Strong understanding of data governance principles and practices, including data quality management, data stewardship, and data lifecycle management. Experience with MDM initiatives, ensuring data consistency and accuracy across the organisation. Familiarity with tools such as Azure Purview for data cataloguing and metadata management. Knowledge of records management and retention practices, with experience using tools such as SharePoint or other lifecycle management systems. Understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to data governance and data protection. Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with data owners, stewards, IT teams, and business units. Proficiency in data management tools and technologies, including data integration, data quality, and database management systems. Strong analytical skills to monitor and manage data quality, perform root cause analysis, and address data-related issues. Experience in agile, iterative project management methods. Experience in big data cloud approaches. Desirable Experience Experience within the water or utilities industry. Desirable Technical Skills & Qualifications SQL scripting and experience with database management systems such as SAP or SQL Server. Familiarity with data analysis and visualisation tools such as Power BI or Python. Experience with data quality tools such as MDM Profisee, SharePoint, and Purview. Understanding of big data technologies such as Databricks and Data Factory. What’s in it for you? Competitive salary between £47,000 and £71,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays) Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance. Read Less

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.
At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.
Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today! Your role: To provide effective team leadership and people management of our OTC Marketing team including Brand and Shopper roles.
Works closely with the Head of Marketing and wider team to provide input into the strategy and is accountable for the performance of the OTC category.  To ensure that clear insights driven brand strategies, channel strategies, product lifecycle management and customer strategies are implemented.
To ensure that Elanco OTC brands are listed and effectively promoted in store and online as determined by above strategies.  This will be achieved through effective management of OTC marketing team.
  To work closely with marketing and sales functions to ensure that the marketing strategies are executed effectively through brand & shopper marketing tactics.
To work with marketing agencies to ensure efficient delivery of agreed deliverables.  To communicate OTC performance and direction clearly and effectively with Head of Marketing and Head of Sales. Your Responsibilities: Execution of Country Affiliate Category and Brand Planning: * Understand global and regional OTC strategies to interpret, adapt and translate into affiliate strategies and tactics leading to business success * Responsible for overall UKIE OTC strategy in conjunction with HofM, HofS and wider business * Accountable for brand strategy, shopper strategy and brand activation for OTC brands * Leads OTC innovation with consideration of product lifecycle management, channel management, and development of innovation business cases where appropriate * Accountable for overall effectiveness of OTC marketing campaigns and use of OPEX to achieve sales targets * Manages OTC marketing team, responsible for team performance and achievement of targets and goals. * Leads and develops programs and projects to meet marketing objectives.  Responsible for deliverables and execution of such programs. * Builds metrics to track success and identify gaps versus planned outcomes.
Adapt strategies and plans accordingly. * Builds strong cross functional collaboration with OTC sales, technical and the wider Elanco business * Clear communication of financial performance and delivery of agreed objectives with HofS, HofM and wider business. Customer Insights Centricity: * Analyzes needs and requirements by interacting with customers, consumers, and sales teams, determining appropriate market research to determine customer needs and to identify competitive pricing. * Spends time in the field (minimum 5 days per quarter) as needed to support Sales teams, meeting customers and consumers and gathering feedback on a first-hand basis. * Develop a deep understanding of the customer and customer needs * Manage brand and product pricing, exposure and price control. * Develop and drive customer insights initiatives and acquire market intelligence Production and supply of complaint promotional materials: * Ensures team deliver marketing communications (marcoms) items aligned with global and regional brand strategy and identity (Global and Regional brands), and local brands where and when required. * Works closely with internal personnel and external agencies involved in the production and final approval of all artwork to deliver impactful and compliant brand / shopper assets.
  * Acts as Promotional Materials Owner if required, to fulfil all roles relating to material approval and retirement in alignment with local Promotional Materials SOP Expenditure, Production & Sales Forecasting: * Marketing Operational Expenditure (OPEX) management and resource allocation. * Forecast product supply.  Develop and maintain business relationships with key business partners * Build positive relationships with relevant external bodies, such as KOLs, advertising agencies, key vendors etc. * Promote the Elanco brand internally and externally to build engagement undefined What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications): * Degree level either life science or business qualification. * MBA or professional marketing qualification desirable. * 5+years marketing experience * Extensive team management experience What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications): * Demonstrable passion for marketing * Positive attitude and fit with Elanco cultural pillars * Demonstrated experience in developing insights, building strong activation plan driving growth * Demonstrated experience in working effectively with teams and in cross-functional collaboration with sales, technical and other business functions * A results driven team player able to work in and with a proactive team with a high degree of customer focus * Excellent organizational and implementation skills * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Ability to influence and deliver results through others * Ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks * Mastery of and compliance with project approval requirements, Elanco policies and procedures Additional Information: * Location: Country UK/ Ireland Head Office * Travel required regularly within UK/Ireland and occasionally globally, up to 30%. * Reports to Head of Marketing UK/Ireland Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.
At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment.
If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.
You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles! Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status Read Less

***ELECTRICAL IMPROVER NEEDED - IN READING STARTING ON MONDAY 2ND FEBUARY***

Our client, a top Building Services Contractor with a century of experience in electrical and mechanical services, is seeking a commercial, industrial Electrical Improver to join their team in Reading.

Job Description: The job will involve doing containment, helping the Electricians on site in a supermarket.

Location: Reading - Berkshire

Shift: 7am till 5pm - 10 hours paid

Monday to Thursday

Start date: 26th January

Pay Rate: £19 per hour

Duration: On Going

Must have: ECS, Full PPE and nice to have IPAF
Experience: installing containment, cabling including 1st and second fix of lighting and power on dado trunkings
Drives and lives close to Reading.

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We want to hear from operational people who are looking for a new opportunity and would like to come and work for us! We want individuals who share our values; hard-working, focused, can work cohesively as a team and deliver to high standards.Based at our Goodman Steel Reading Site, we have a vacancy for a Warehouse Operative on the late shift Monday to Thursday 12.30 pm to 9:00pm and Friday 11.30 am to 8 pm, although flexibility will be required.The purpose of this role is to ensure customers’ orders are fulfilled to the highest standards in a fast-paced environment. Specific tasks could include:•Pick computer generated orders with repetitive handling/lifting of heavy and large item•Accurately record stock movement and usage, along with product identification and use of measuring equipment.•Work efficiently and effectively as part of a team and on your own.•Operate saws and handle steel•Transferring stock to its location using a Forklift trucks and cranes.•Assisting in the overall production and dispatch of customers’ orders.•Maintain high levels of Health and Safety.•Be adaptable and flexible in approach to work to meet operational requirementsWe offer you•Competitive salary depending on your experience•25 days holiday plus bank holidays•Annual Cycle to work scheme•Life assurance•Company discount scheme for savings on retail and leisure•Health and wellbeing services•Barrett Steel pension •Career progressionAll About YouYou will have the passion, drive, and confidence to work within the business in a collaborative, creative way.Essential Skills for the role: •The successful candidate will have experience as a Warehouse Operative•Have a flexible attitude, be results oriented, and enjoy working in a team environment.•Crane, Fork-Lift, and Side-loader experience is desirable but not essential.•Health & Safety awareness.•UK Driving License How it feels to work for usWe provide a fantastic opportunity to work within a forward-thinking organisation that is respected as the UK’s leading steel stockholder. Our people are the driving force behind Barrett Steel, and we seek individuals who are passionate, hard-working, ambitious and demonstrate a ‘can-do’ attitude to help us build and develop the business. Barrett Steel encourages innovative thinking and has an open door for people to lead and influence change.  Read Less

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.
At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.
Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today! Your role: Solution Architect Elanco IT is evolving to meet the quickening pace of innovation, proactively partnering to create new value through innovative digital products, services, and insights for both internal business partners and external customers.   As a Solution Architect, you will provide technical thought leadership and contribute to the business vision.
You will have the autonomy to make key design decisions and influence technology investments and product roadmaps, you will participate in discovery and pre discovery to help ensure our product teams are setup for success.
This role requires technical breadth and depth in application architecture, software engineering, and SaaS solutions, as well as a proven track record of enterprise delivery.   In this role, you will support key product groups and products across our enterprise, partnering with Product Managers, Product Designers, and Principal Engineers to ensure the holistic direction of a product is enabled by enterprise technology investments.  Additionally, solution architects are critical in ensuring that technology solutions align with enterprise architecture principles, standards, and reference architectures.   Your Responsibilities:     To be successful, you should be a highly motivated individual with an innovative and strategic mindset, a bias for action, proactive communication skills, and the ability to form and communicate a strong perspective.
You must be able to articulate and translate complex technical topics to stakeholders, help lift the technical competency of teams, collaborate with internal/external partners, ensure alignment with architectural principles and standards, and drive tangible business outcomes. Supporting product groups and associated products * Contribute to the technical strategic vision and roadmap within a product group or series of related products ensuring the technology ecosystem supports the needs of the product teams. * Own key architecture assets including the city map and reference architecture to influence the right investments across a product group with a focus not only on new features but technical debt reduction. * Design implementation paths for custom and Line of Business applications (Software-as-a-Service and Commercial-of-the-Shelf), covering commodity/highly industrialised business processes. * Partner closely with Product Management and Principal Engineers to support taking an architectural design to a ‘ready to build’ state. * Apply external technology trends (e.g.
AI, cloud-native) to business problems applying where there is value influencing product teams to help drive future technology strategies. * Partner with Product Management and Engineering in pre discovery activities helping to understand potential technical direction informing the hiring of key technical roles. * Supporting the integration of custom and SaaS based applications considering build vs buy and driving a composable landscape between solutions.   Stakeholder Engagement * Support Product Managers in business discussions helping to clearly articulate how technology visions and roadmaps support business outcomes. * Build relationships with business stakeholders to better understand their needs and influence necessary changes and technology investments to meet business outcomes. * Establish strong partnerships with key service integrators (vendors), and internal Elanco Engineers helping to ensure technical competency and architecture alignment. * Externally connected bringing the outside in and art of the possible for leadership across the function. Architecture Team * Partner with business, Product Management, and enterprise/solution architects to recommend opportunities to rationalise or combine technologies that cut across functions looking for both efficiency and reuse opportunities. * Support solution architecture review groups to ensure solutions delivered meet enterprise requirements. * Identify opportunities to directly contribute to architecture standards and patterns that product teams can use to implement solutions. * Contribute to the identification and rationalisation of technical debt looking to recommend and support portfolio health initiatives across functions and enterprise. * Enable the discovery capability to help validate business and technology direction. What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):  * B.S.
in Information Systems/Computer Science. * 5+ years of experience in architecting and delivering enterprise IT systems. * Experience in large technology selection processes able to lead technical decision making. * Strong technical background ideally from a hands-on IT engineering background, with array of different experiences in Architecture space. * Appreciation of data architecture principles. * Experience working with: + Modern application architecture methodologies (Service Orientated Architecture, API-Centric Design, Twelve-Factor App, FAIR, etc.) + Cloud Native design patterns, with a preference towards Microsoft Azure / Google Cloud “DevSecOps” culture, including modern software development practices, covering Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD), Test-Driven Development (TDD), etc. + Experience with interface implementation between SaaS providers (leveraging Integration-as-a-service frameworks). + Experience supporting digital platforms, including Integrations, Release Management, Regression Testing, Integrations, Data Obfuscation, etc. + Experience scaling an “API-Ecosystem”, designing, and implementing “API-First” integration patterns. * Strong organizational and communications skills with multiple examples of being able to convey complex technical topics, that resulted in a definitive direction. * Strong leadership and proactive communication skills with a strong bias for action and ability to advise others. What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):  * Familiarity with infrastructure considerations (networking, hosting, security, etc.) in enabling on-premise and cloud IT solutions. Experience working in a regulated industry such as life sciences or equivalent. * Solution architecture certifications for Microsoft Azure or Google Cloud Platform. * Experience working in a product operating model delivering architecture capability across product.   Additional Information:  * Travel: 0-10%  * Location: Indianapolis, IN -  Hybrid Work Environment   Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.
At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!   Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status Read Less

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A technology-focused secondary school in Reading is seeking a highly skilled DT Technician specializing in Digital Fabrication and CAD/CAM systems from January 2026.DT Technician (CAD/CAM Specialist) required from January 2026.Reading-based school with modern technology workshops (North).Seeking a technical expert to maintain and support laser cutters, 3D printers, and CNC machinery.You will be responsible for the setup, maintenance, and safe operation of all digital manufacturing equipment. The role involves troubleshooting software issues, training staff and students on equipment usage, and managing the specialized materials (filaments, acrylics).Experience and QualificationsProven experience operating and maintaining professional-grade CAD/CAM machinery.Strong knowledge of 2D Design, Fusion 360, or similar design software.Excellent understanding of workshop safety, particularly related to digital equipment.Practical skills in troubleshooting and performing minor repairs on specialized DT hardware.School InformationThe DT department is focused on innovation and digital design, with high student uptake at GCSE. We offer a competitive regional salary and strong support for professional training, including certifications from equipment manufacturers. You will work closely with the Head of DT to implement new technology.Specialist role in maintaining state-of-the-art digital fabrication machinery.Competitive regional salary and excellent technical training budget.Opportunity to assist with advanced student design projects and competitions.Key player in the school's STEM strategy.SalaryPaid to Regional Support Staff Scale (Competitive)ApplicationTo apply for this DT Technician position in Reading, please send your most up to date CV as soon as possible. Early applications are warmly encouraged.  Read Less

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

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

Our client is offering the successful Panel Beater:
Negotiable Salary Depending On ExperienceMonday To Friday 7.30am - 5pm / No SaturdaysIndependent Family Run Bodyshop - Mostly Insurance & Retail WorkQuality Over Quantity Way Of Working - NOT A Bonus Bodyshop Shop45 Hour WeekOn-Site Parking, 20 Days Holiday + Bank HolidaysDuties of a Panel Beater:
Replacing or repairing damaged areas to a high standard.Planning work and ordering parts to ensure vehicles are ready when promised.Maintaining thorough and up-to-date product knowledge.Maintaining exceptionally high customer service levels that lead to customer loyalty and referrals.Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work.What our Client expects of their Panel Beater:
Eye for DetailQuality AwarenessCommunication SkillsMulti-TaskingATA would be advantageous but not essential.This is an exciting opportunity to join our Client’s team and take their Career to the next level. With the great opportunity to join a company which truly values their staff!

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We're seeking a passionate and driven leader to manage our Outfall Investigation Team — a group of technicians contributing to the Surface Water Outfall Programme (SWOP) by addressing misconnections that impact water quality in specific project catchments across all areas of the Thames Water region.

Base location: Hybrid - Can be based out of the following locations (Beckton (STW) - IG11 0AD, Clearwater Court - RG1 8DB, Maple Lodge (STW) - WD3 9SQ)
Working pattern or hours: 36 Hours per week (Monday to Friday)

What you’ll be doing as an Outfall Investigation Manager: Delivery and management of projects in line with SWOP using national guidance, with local EA and other stakeholder input.Understand misconnections and responsibilities to rectify.Continuous improvement of key processes and implementation of future innovations.Maintain and increase engagement with internal and other key stakeholders.Recording Key Performance Indicators by collating all relevant reporting data.Delivery of projects to budget and timelines, highlighting savings.Career development of team personnel. Health and Safety leadership through an excellent H&S culture.Regular H&S audits and inspections of technicians.Ensure excellent customer service, investigating promptly any customer complaints.Be a Duty Environmental Scientist.To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are: Full driving licence.Fully competent at using the appropriate IT systems, GIS and O365 software.Project / Programme management.Environmental acumen.Excellent organisation skills.Knowledge of drainage and sewerage systems with a focus on urban diffuse pollution.Leadership and people management.Stakeholder engagement.Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring: NEBOSH / IOSHWhat's in it for you? Offering a salary up to £52,000 per annum, depending on skills and experience. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with length of service (plus bank holidays).Car Allowance.Performance-related pay plan linked to company targets.Generous pension scheme through AON.Generous Paternity Leave: 4 weeks paid, plus an optional 2 weeks unpaid.Enhanced Maternity Leave: 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.Access to health and wellbeing benefits, including annual health MOTs, physiotherapy, counselling, Cycle to Work schemes, and more.Find out more about our benefits and perks

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

Learn more about our purpose and values.

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

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

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

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

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

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At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) – it all starts with animals! As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets.
At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose – all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People. At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.
We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success.
Here, you’ll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights. Making animals’ lives better makes life better – join our team today! Your role: Hardware Asset Manager We are seeking a meticulous and experienced ServiceNow Hardware Asset Manager to oversee the complete lifecycle of our hardware assets within the ServiceNow platform.
This role is crucial for optimizing asset utilization, ensuring compliance, reducing costs, and maintaining an accurate inventory of all IT hardware.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of IT Asset Management (ITAM) best practices, particularly in Hardware Asset Management (HAM), and be proficient in leveraging ServiceNow to achieve these objectives.   You will be joining TechOps, who are responsible for all IT Infrastructure, Client Services, and Global & Site Operations across the enterprise.
We leverage modern technologies to build for the future and empower Elanco employees to build amazing things.   Your Responsibilities: * Manage the entire lifecycle of IT hardware assets, from procurement and deployment to maintenance, refresh, and disposal, utilizing the ServiceNow platform; specifically HAM Pro. * Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all hardware assets within the ServiceNow Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and Asset Management modules. * Establish adoption and best practice to processes for hardware asset tracking, inventory management, and reconciliation to ensure data integrity.
Look to continually optimize and automate to improve efficiency. * Enable and support regular audits and reconciliations of physical hardware assets against ServiceNow records, identifying and resolving discrepancies. * Collaborate with Procurement, Finance, and other IT teams to ensure efficient hardware acquisition, deployment, and financial tracking. * Monitor asset utilization and performance, identifying opportunities for optimization, cost savings, and improved efficiency. * Ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and vendor contracts related to hardware assets. * Generate reports and dashboards from ServiceNow to provide insights into hardware asset inventory, lifecycle status, costs, and trends. * Support the development and continuous improvement of ITAM processes and procedures, specifically for hardware. * Participate in strategic planning for hardware asset management, including technology refreshes and end-of-life planning. * Provide training and guidance to other IT staff on hardware asset management best practices and ServiceNow usage.   What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications):  * Bachelor's degree in a related field. * 5+ years of experience in Hardware Asset Management * Strong understanding of ITIL principles * Demonstrated ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. * Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and build consensus. * Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.   What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):  * Experience with ServiceNow Ham Pro * ITIL v4 Foundation certification or higher. Additional Information:  * Travel: 0-10%  * Location: Hook, UK -  Hybrid Work Environment   Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown underrepresented groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.
At Elanco we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you think you might be a good fit for a role but don't necessarily meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or other roles!   Elanco is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status Read Less

What you’ll be doing as a Threat Intelligence Specialist Security Advisor Monitor, collect, assess, and analyse data, turning information into actionable intelligence. Produce timely, accurate and concise threat assessments, reports/presentations as required. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Identify and develop new avenues for intelligence gathering/sharing. Maintain threat intelligence databases. Conduct verbal presentations/briefings on findings across the business. Location – You will be based out of our Kemble Court, Reading office. Working 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday. As part of the security team, you will be required to travel across the Thames Water region. What you should bring to the role Minimum 12 months of experience in Threat intelligence gathering and analysis, preferably within a regulated, structured, or protective security environment. Excellent working knowledge of MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint). Verbal presentations and briefings. Ability to process and make sense of large volumes of data from numerous sources. Working flexibly, dealing with urgent requests, quickly changing priorities, and deadlines and supporting the team with other security-related work. Use of intelligence systems and databases. Excellent written and verbal communication. Up-to-date knowledge of current affairs and global security. Understanding of the intelligence principles and the intelligence cycle.  What’s in it for you? Offering between £36,000 and £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) Generous contributory pension. 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

Finance Business Partner - Reporting Lead - £67.000 - Reading - HybridFinance Business Partners are senior colleagues within the Financial Planning and Strategy Team. This is a fixed-term role to support senior finance leadership to develop, improve and review financial reports.Reporting into the Deputy Director of Finance, the role will work closely with colleagues across the Finance Directorate including the Financial Systems Team, systems implementation project teams, Finance Business Partners, and the Financial Controller, as well as senior stakeholders across the organisation.Responsibilities include:Reviewing, scoping and developing financial system reports, enquiries and dashboards, particularly in light of cloud-based system developments, working closely with systems implementation and financial systems teams.Developing, updating and maintaining a new monthly financial reporting pack for senior executive committees and governing bodies.Coordinating the monthly production of the financial reporting pack.Reviewing management reporting for business units and directorates, suggesting improvements and ensuring consistency across all finance outputs.Reviewing and recommending changes to the chart of accounts, structures and groupings to enable direct system-based reporting with minimal manual intervention. This includes improved reporting on income streams and associated costs, and increased automation of external returns and statutory reporting.Leading the replacement of the current budgeting and forecasting tool, including helping to identify a suitable solution and leading development and implementation from a customer perspective.Producing ad-hoc reports and management information to inform business cases and support informed decision-making by senior leadership and committees.Proactively shaping financial strategy through actionable recommendations and supporting evidence, generating value-creating opportunities and acting as the first point of contact for strategic finance issues.Forecasting and budgeting: acting as the interface between operational business areas and strategic planning, ensuring robust planning, budgeting and forecasting processes are delivered within agreed timescales.Analysis and reporting: combining quantitative, qualitative and statistical analysis to identify trends, share insights and evaluate options against business objectives; professionally presenting high-level reports to senior stakeholders.Knowledge sharing and change: identifying and driving process and performance improvements, including coaching and leadership support to stakeholders.Building strong stakeholder relationships to ensure confidence in financial information, procedures and policies, with a continuous improvement mindset.Liaising with other Finance Business Partners to identify cross-functional solutions to complex challenges.Deputising for the Deputy Director of Finance when required.Skills RequiredEssentialExcellent report writing and presentation skillsStrong understanding of management and statutory reporting requirementsExcellent numeracy skillsStrong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work autonomously or as part of a teamAbility to work under time pressure and prioritise workloadHigh attention to detail with an organised, methodical approachExcellent written communication skills Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice. Read Less

What is the Role You will be part of a team of Functional Analysts, reporting into the Process Change Manager. As part of the role you will analyse, define and document business readiness requirements to support change, assist in the design of proposed solutions, undertake knowledge gap analysis. This role will require knowledge of Income and Collections Processes and Procedures specifically. Undertake analysis and planning and execution of tasks for the assigned business or functional areas to create a complete picture, including areas that cross multiple business teams. Contribute and participate in key activities to raise an awareness of business requirements and solutions. You will support programme activities including test scripting, training material preparation and business communications. And you will own delivery of process documents and work instructions. Identify, manage and maintain business risks including where they may have impacts wider than on business activities and accurately report the status of all change activities to your manager Build strong relationships with all internal and external stakeholders while offering support to Operational teams with complex queries as and when required. What do I need? Proven experience in the ability to multi task, prioritise workload whilst maintaining an extremely high level of attention to detail Confidence in using the Evolve System Commercial awareness of the Income and Collections Processes and procedures Experience of being involved in internal improvement initiatives with experience of implementing and delivering new process rollouts. Excellent communication skills with the ability to converse with senior and external stakeholders An analytical approach to your working methodologies with excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and resolve through a proactive and logical approach About SSE SSE has a bold ambition – to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're building the world's largest offshore wind farm. Transforming the grid to provide greener electricity for millions of people and investing over £20 billion in homegrown energy, with £20 billion more in the pipeline. support UK organisations by delivering energy and low-carbon energy solutions. These include EV hubs, solar systems, smart technologies, and heating and cooling networks. We power the net zero transition by helping customers cut carbon and costs, and by building and investing in flexible energy infrastructure. Flexible benefits to fit your life Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave. Work with an equal opportunity employer SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. please contact Zoe at to discuss how we can support you. We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry. Ready to apply? Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work. #LI-ZG1 #LI-Hybrid 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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Salary £30k-£40k Vacancy type Permanent Categories Town Planning We’re Hiring: Senior Planner | Reading | £Competitive + Excellent Benefits Are you a seasoned Planner ready to take the next step in your career? We’re working with a well-established, forward-thinking organisation in Reading, and they’re looking to bring a Senior Planner on board to lead strategic initiatives and drive project success. This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident, motivated professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to make a real impact. About the Role: As a Senior Planner, you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing planning processes, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest standards. You'll work closely with key stakeholders across departments, mentor junior planners, and contribute to long-term strategic growth. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the planning function across multiple high-profile projectsLiaise with internal teams, external consultants, and local authoritiesProvide expert advice on planning policy and legislationPrepare and submit complex planning applicationsContribute to business development and client engagement activitiesSupport and develop junior team members Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in a planning role, ideally at Senior Planner levelExcellent understanding of UK planning legislation and processesStrong project management and stakeholder engagement skillsRTPI accreditation (or working towards it) is highly desirableA proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong commercial awareness What’s in it for you? Competitive salary and performance-related bonusesHybrid/flexible working optionsGenerous holiday entitlement + additional leave schemesPension and professional development supportClear career progression pathway within a growing organisation Location:
Based in Reading, with flexibility for hybrid working. Ready to Make Your Move? If you’re an experienced Planner looking to step into a leadership role, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat. Are you interested in this or any other Town Planning job opportunities across the UK? Please get in touch by emailing your CV toor call Kirsty Tanner on 01792 940004 also you can apply below! Read Less

Thames Water – Lead our story. Shape our reputation.
We’re looking for an exceptional Head of Media Relations to set the strategic direction of our media activity and act as a key ambassador for Thames Water’s Communications function. This is a high-impact leadership role—ideal for someone with sharp strategic thinking, strong news instinct, financial acumen and the confidence to counsel senior leaders on complex issues.

What you’ll be doing as Head of Media Relations Lead the media relations strategy and set a clear, compelling vision for the team.Ensure a consistent, high-quality approach to media engagement across the organisation.Drive a proactive media plan that supports our business priorities and long-term strategy.Manage and build Thames Water’s reputation across business, finance, political and national media.Lead the development of hyper-local digital communications to better engage our customers.Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including the CEO and Executive team.Partner with Finance and Investor Relations to shape impactful results and performance communications.Act as a senior spokesperson for Thames Water.Develop a high-performing Media Relations team and embed best practices.What you should bring to the role A passion for the water and waste industry.A strategic mindset with the ability to see the bigger picture.Strong experience in planning, budgeting, and integrated stakeholder communications.Proven ability to advise senior leaders on sensitive and complex issues.Outstanding writing skills and the ability to simplify complex messages.Solid financial communications experience and understanding of listed environments.A track record of handling sensitive issues, crises, and incident response.Experience leading high-performing teams.Deep knowledge of media strategy, channels, and techniques.Ability to collaborate across teams and influence effectively at all levels.Strong budget management skills and a results-focused mindset.What’s in it for you?

Join us at a pivotal moment—where your ambition can truly shape the future. Step into a company that not only invests in your career but also champions your potential at every stage. With our bold transformation plan underway, there’s never been a more exciting time to be part of our journey. Competitive salary £90,000 - £120,000 per annum, depending on experience.Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays) Car Allowance - £5,800.Annual Bonus Private Medical Health Care.Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, 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 perksFind out more about our benefits and perks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

HGV Technician Vacancy - Reading
Commercial Vehicle Main Dealer Workshop EnvironmentHGV Qualifications Required & HGV License AdvantageousJoin our client’s team as an HGV Technician and take the next step in your automotive career. This engaging opportunity is based at a reputable dealership in Reading, Berkshire, offering a competitive basic salary of £45,000 with the potential to earn extra through overtime and bonus opportunities. Our client is seeking a skilled HGV Technician to maintain and repair commercial vehicles to the highest standards while enjoying a supportive working environment and excellent progression prospects.

Benefits of the HGV Technician role include:
Competitive basic salary of £45,000 plus overtime at x1.5Flexible working patterns tailored to the right TechnicianOngoing professional development and manufacturer trainingGenerous holiday entitlement increasing with serviceCompany pension schemeWellbeing support including Employee Assistance ProgrammesRecognition and reward programmes, including annual awards and long-service recognitionWorking within a highly reputable, award-winning dealership environmentEnhanced Maternity and Paternity pay policiesAccess to advanced diagnostic tools and technologyClear route for career progression within the companyAs an HGV Technician, your duties will include:
Conducting major and minor repairs on Mercedes-Benz trucksPerforming routine inspections and preventative maintenanceDiagnosing vehicle faults using advanced diagnostic equipmentMaintaining accurate records of work completed using all relevant systemsCompleting warranty claims and necessary documentationCarrying out wheel alignments and tyre fittingEnsuring strict adherence to health and safety standardsManaging workshop inventory and ensuring a clean, safe work environmentSupporting other team members with repairs and diagnosticsWorking efficiently to meet customer deadlines and quality standardsRequirements of this HGV Technician role include:
Level 3 NVQ, City and Guilds, or IMI qualification in HGV Vehicle Repair and MaintenanceProven experience in diagnostics and repair work on commercial vehiclesAbility to identify worn or faulty components according to DVSA standardsFull UK driving licence for relevant vehicle categoriesA strong work ethic and excellent problem-solving skillsPassion for vehicle repair and customer service excellenceIf you are interested in hearing more about this HGV Technician job in the Reading area, please contact Dee Hogger at Perfect Placement Today.

Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for connecting talented motor trade professionals with the best opportunities. If you are looking to advance your career and learn about more HGV Technician roles in your area, please contact us today. Read Less

What you will be doing as the Change Communications Manager Working with Leadership teams and colleagues across the organisation to build and deliver the appropriate change communications strategy that lives the culture we are trying to build with this change. Making sure we’re getting the right information to the right people, in the right way and at the right time, particularly the way we communicate organisational and operational change. Supporting the development and delivery of other communication channels; making sure they’re fit for purpose and regularly reviewed, as well as looking for opportunities to do things better through digital channels (i.e. intranet, social media, E-newsletters, digital screens, etc.). Working with colleagues across the Corporate Communications team to make sure all our messaging is lined up. What we say inside reflects what we say outside. Managing relationships with internal stakeholders to build trust and confidence in the business. Measuring what you’re doing so we can make sure stuff is landing the way we want it to and change it if it isn’t. Working closely with the wider communications team so we’re all delivering the overarching business communication priorities and the overall Communication Strategy for Thames Water. What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are: A strong previous track record in change communications is essential. Strong interpersonal and negotiating skills. An excellent standard of written and spoken English. Be familiar with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint). Design and video editing skills would be a bonus. Base location - Hybrid - Reading What’s in it for you? An opportunity to join a company that offers its employees a rewarding career path, allowing individuals to reach their full potential. This is an exciting time to join Thames Water as we continue to deliver our innovative turnaround plan. Competitive salary of up to £60,000 per annum, depending on your experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)  Performance-related pay is directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health and well-being, 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