About the RoleTo be employed in this role you must be over the age of 18 and pass an enhanced safeguarding check. Our stores operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, with that brings a wide variety of shift patterns - if you're looking for flexible working to fit around your lifestyle, then look no further! We'll work with you on your shifts, but late and weekend working is a requirement of the role and we may need to be flexible with your work pattern. Our in-store Opticians are hugely popular with our customers and they'll expect the same warmth and friendliness they get everywhere else in the store - as well as being confident and relaxed about discussing personal ocular health issues, quickly resolving customer problems and taking customers to the right products. You will be responsible for preparing patients for their eye examination and explaining what each stage of the eye test involves, completing pre-screening examinations and booking appointments for customers. You will also be dispensing spectacles and contact lenses as well as dealing with repairs and adjustments while ensuring stock has been received by the supplier.We'll help you to become a star colleague from learning how to dispense glasses and contact lenses, looking after repairs, adjustments and glasses verification to teaching contact lens insertion and removals - with our great training and support, we'll help you keep getting better and better. You'll either complete our dedicated Asda Optical Step In training programme or have the opportunity to enroll on to the Level 3 Optical Assistant Apprenticeship, the training route you take depends on which nation you work and whether you meet the apprenticeship entry requirements but either way, Asda will support you in becoming a fantastic optical colleague, who can deliver amazing customer service and patient care. Once you become a fully trained optical colleague, there are opportunities to progress your career at Asda Opticians. We may offer our high performing colleagues a chance to become a GOC registered Dispensing Optician via the Level 6 Dispensing Optician Apprenticeship.About YouYou'll be naturally friendly, highly organised and want to get stuck in, working with your team to deliver great results. You have good computer skills, attention to detail and you communicate well with customers. You also love problem solving and are confident working with numbers. You're passionate about helping people and care about giving customers a great healthcare experience, helping them find what they need and having a chat along the way. Asda, that's more like itApply today by completing an online application Everything you'll loveAlongside a competitive salary, you'll get lots of other great benefits too, including:Colleague discount: 15% off your shopping at Asda from day 1 for you and a nominated userDiscounted rates and special offers on Asda services such as Mobile, Pharmacy, Opticians, Personal Loan, Pet Insurance, Travel Insurance, Travel Money, Tyres, Breakdown CoverStream: access to flexible pay, income tracker, financial coaching, exclusive savings account and much more.Company pensionWellbeing: including 24/7 virtual GP, 24/7 EAP service, as well as access to free counselling, legal, mortgage, cancer and bereavement supportAsda Allies Inclusion Networks - helping colleagues to make sure everybody is included and that our differences are recognised and celebrated.Excellent parental leave policies, including maternity & adoption leave, paternity leave, shared parental leave, neonatal care leave, and support for those doing fertility treatments.Colleague recognition programmeSpecial offers and discounts across a range of services and activities, from airport parking to theme parks and cinemas. Find your everything Apply here Read Less

Dispensing OpticianJobs in Cricklade - 3 Days a Week£32,000 to £40,000 DOE, Pro RataDispensing Optician vacancies in Cricklade. Zest Optical recruitment is working on behalf of a well regarded independent opticians group to recruit a part time Dispensing Optician for their established practice in Cricklade.Cricklade is a historic market town on the edge of the Cotswolds, close to Swindon, Cirencester, and the wider Wiltshire and Gloucestershire area. The practice benefits from a loyal local patient base and is known for delivering high quality, personalised eye care in a calm, professional environment.Dispensing Optician - RoleIndependent opticians with a strong focus on patient careEstablished practice serving the Cricklade and surrounding communities45 minute appointments supported by modern clinical equipmentZeiss specialistsPremium frame portfolio including Lindberg, Tiffany, Maui Jim and similar brandsHands on involvement in training and developmentHandle complex dispensing cases and patient queriesPart time role, 25 hours per week over 5 daysPractice hours 9:00am to 5:30pmSalary between £32,000 and £40,000 DOE, Pro rataTeam incentives5 weeks holiday plus bank holidaysAdditional day off for your birthdayHealthcare planFamily and friends discountsCET and professional development fully supportedProfessional fees paidCycle to work schemeDispensing Optician - RequirementsFully qualified Dispensing Optician registered with the GOCStrong communication and organisational skillsInterest in premium eyewear and quality dispensingPatient focused with high standards of serviceComfortable making confident leadership and dispensing decisionsTo avoid missing out on this opportunity, please send your CV to Rebecca Wood at Zest Optical using the Apply link as soon as possible.

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Opportunity status: Upcoming Funders: , , , , , , Co-funders: Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) Funding type: Grant Total fund: £6,000,000 Maximum award: £350,000 Publication date: 25 November 2025 Opening date: 12 February 2026 9:00am UK time Closing date: 23 April 2026 4:00pm UK time Apply for funding to undertake cutting-edge Metascience research into more effective ways of conducting and supporting research and development (R&D), including the impact of artificial intelligence (AI), how to optimise research institutions and the challenges of measuring research excellence. You must be based at a UK research organisation eligible for UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding, however, collaborations with international researchers are strongly encouraged. The full economic cost (FEC) of your project can be up to £250,000 or £350,000 with an international partner. UKRI will fund 80% of the FEC. This is a pre-announcement and the information may change. The funding opportunity will open on 12 February 2026. Who can apply This opportunity is open to organisations with standard eligibility, and organisations who are based overseas. . Who is eligible to apply This funding opportunity is open to research groups and individuals. We: encourage collaborative research with other UK and international organisations encourage applications from diverse groups of researchers welcome applications from those who have not previously held Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) grants welcome applications from individuals at any career stage, subject to ESRC eligibility criteria Who is not eligible to apply Project leads from non-UK organisations are not eligible to apply for funding for this opportunity. Project co-leads based in non-UK research organisations can be included in research grant applications. What we're looking for Aim This funding opportunity aims to accelerate the generation of evidence on how we can improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and inclusivity of the research and development (R&D) ecosystem. For this round, we are interested in how the adoption of AI is changing the research landscape , how to optimally design and lead research institutions; and how to measure and understand scientific progress at scale. Scope Metascience, a rapidly expanding research field, draws on a wide range of disciplinary expertise to understand how research is conducted, funded and supported. It also provides evidence for how these practices can be enhanced or improved. For a deeper understanding of what metascience means to UKRI, please see the UK Metascience Unit’s report: . The Metascience Research Grants Programme, a collaboration between UKRI and Coefficient Giving, supports innovative and ambitious metascience research projects. These projects use scientific methods to deepen our understanding of how different incentives, institutional structures, and funding practices within the R&D system influence scientific research outputs and career outcomes. This funding opportunity will support empirical and/or theoretical research that is focused on generating actionable insights for decision makers, including those in government, funding bodies, and research organisations. In this funding opportunity, we are focussing on three themes to build our metascience portfolio. Applications should fit under one of the following themes. Science of AI for Science: How the adoption of AI is changing the research landscape, how this helps and/or hinders scientific progress, and how governments, industry and funding organisations should respond. Effective design and leadership of research organisations This includes empirical comparison of institutional models, the drivers of programme manager and research performance, the application of evidence from management and behavioural science to improve organisational structures and practices in research environments, and the effectiveness of interventions to support inclusive, high-performing research cultures. Scientometric approaches to understanding research excellence, efficiency, and equity This includes the development, validation, and generalisable use of metrics and indicators to assess research quality, influence, and impact, the development or application of indicators to advance the curation and synthesis of science at scale, and the behavioural consequences of metric use in research evaluation and funding decisions. We will not fund applications that do not fit under one of these three themes. In your application, you should clearly state the theme your proposal fits within, alongside providing a clear justification. The funders strongly welcome projects involving collaborations between researchers and organisations (for example research funders, research organisations, charities, think-tanks, and journals) interested in implementing findings or approaches from the proposed research in their practices. Science of AI for Science As an emerging area, it is our experience from other funding opportunities that AI for science requires further guidance to ensure common understanding. We define AI broadly as ‘software which learns by example’, including generative AI and machine learning, and applications of these in hardware, for instance, self-driving laboratories. We define ‘AI for science’ as the application of AI in scientific research itself (including social science) and in activities undertaken within a research ecosystem, for instance, peer review or research portfolio evaluation. This funding opportunity aims to fund projects that contribute to the embryonic ‘science of AI for science’, or ‘AI metascience’. These are projects that will generate broad understanding and evaluations of the use of AI and its impacts that is relevant across multiple scientific fields and contexts. We will reject projects focussed primarily on the application of AI in industrial settings like clinical medicine, law or fintech. We will also reject proposals focussed on conducting frontier computer science research (i.e. the ‘science of AI’, as opposed to ‘AI metascience’), or on general AI ethics, security, safety and society-related topics. This is not because these are not important, but because they are covered much more substantially in other programmes funded by UKRI. Duration The duration of this award is between six months and 24 months. Funding available The FEC of your project can be up to £250,000 if all organisations are UK-based and eligible for funding. The FEC of your project can be up to £350,000 if you have an international partner. UKRI will fund 80% of the FEC. How to apply We will publish full details on how to apply when the funding opportunity opens. Contact details For help and advice on costings and writing your proposal please contact your research office in the first instance, allowing sufficient time for your organisation’s submission process. For questions related to this specific funding opportunity please contact For further information on submitting an application read . Additional info Background Investing in research, development, and innovation is vital to UK and international economic growth and prosperity. However, it is not just the quantity of that investment that matters but also the quality. How research is funded and practiced is critical to accelerating scientific breakthroughs and innovations, nurturing talent, and shaping research culture. In November 2023, the Department for Science, Innovation & Technology (DSIT) announced a metascience programme in the . The programme is being delivered by a joint DSIT-UKRI initiative; the UK Metascience Unit. The UK Metascience Unit recently published their first major report: . This funding opportunity is part of a range of activities delivered by the unit to generate evidence on more effective approaches to delivering and supporting research and development (R&D). These include a range of methods, such as randomised evaluations, natural experiments and data science. This funding opportunity is delivered in partnership with Coefficient Giving. Coefficient Giving is a philanthropic funder which aims to use its resources to help others as effectively as it can. The organisation makes grants across a number of areas, including research on economic growth and scientific innovation. Research and innovation impact Impact can be defined as the long-term intended or unintended effect research and innovation has on society, economy and the environment; to individuals, organisations and the wider global population. Research disruption due to COVID-19 We recognise that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused major interruptions and disruptions across our communities. We are committed to ensuring that individual applicants and their wider team, including partners and networks, are not penalised for any disruption to their career, such as: breaks and delays disruptive working patterns and conditions the loss of ongoing work role changes that may have been caused by the pandemic Reviewers and panel members will be advised to consider the unequal impacts that COVID-19 related disruption might have had on the capability to deliver and career development of those individuals included in the application. They will be asked to consider the capability of the applicant and their wider team to deliver the research they are proposing. Where disruptions have occurred, you can highlight this within your application if you wish, but there is no requirement to detail the specific circumstances that caused the disruption. Read Less

Have you got what it takes to be the Colonel’s next apprentice?
But first…A warm southern WELCOME to Kentucky Fried Chicken. Our world-famous chicken restaurant brand all started with one cook, Colonel Harland Sanders, who created a finger lickin’ good recipe more than 75 years ago, a list of secret herbs and spices scratched out on the back of the door to his kitchen. He started travelling by car to different restaurants and cooked his fried chicken on the spot for restaurant owners. He did this at the age of 65. If the owner liked the chicken, they would enter into a handshake agreement to sell the Colonel’s chicken. Legend has it that Colonel Sanders heard 1009 “No’s” before he heard his first yes. The Colonel’s story still inspires us today. It reminds us how grit, perseverance, dedication and ambition along with hard work can create success; regardless of your age or where you come from.
Our purpose as an employer is to empower our people to find their own secret recipe in life too.

OUR RESTAURANT CULTURE
It’s our ‘other’ SECRET. The colonel has taught us that there is a Right Way to do things. It isn’t always easy, but it’s always better. We lead with the heart and we Care Hard about making our team members feel part of the family and have fun while we are at it. We’re a people business that happens to serve chicken and chips.
We Care Hard about you, your development and your journey with us. In return we’ll ask you to roll up your sleeves, get stuck in and treat our guests as family. It’s what the colonel would do.

WHAT THE WE CAN OFFER YOU
We promise to create a work environment where you can feel part of the Colonel’s family, a place where you can:

Be Your Best Self: Learn and grow through on the job training. The Colonel’s Apprenticeship programme and other education & career opportunities.

Make a Difference: We encourage our teams to run great restaurants as if you own it, you’re empowered to make a difference for our guests every day;

Have Fun: We celebrate and recognise each other for achievements (big and small) and have fun while we’re at it. A heartfelt thank you means a lot.


BENEFITS
Free staff meals
25% staff discount
Career progression
Education development through to degree level
Potential bonus earnings for performance
Flexible shifts

ABOUT THE APPRENTICESHIP
Graduates of the Level 2 Hospitality Team Member Apprenticeship will learn all about the Hospitality Industry, grow in confidence and gain a nationally recognised qualification, all without compromising your salary. You will earn good money while you learn.
The apprenticeship is a structured learner & employer focused development programme designed to create opportunities for lifelong knowledge, skills and behaviours within the hospitality industry. Your training will be delivered every 4-6 weeks either via face-to-face visits in restaurant, remotely over telephone or via Skype preparing you for your End Point assessment.
With the right attitude, Team Members can carve out a steady career with the brand progressing to Team Leader through to Restaurant General Manager with the potential to progress to Head Office opportunities.

MORE ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Team Member you will be a brand ambassador, wearing the ‘swag’ with pride while channelling some authentic Sothern Hospitality charm.
Your daily duties will include:
Teamwork - the ‘not-so’ secret to success is teamwork. Happy teams deliver the very best customer service that our guests deserve. Each day you will be your teammates wing man or woman, get stuck in, and live our people promise of being our Best Self, making a Difference and having Fun.
Hospitality & service - often the 1st point of contact; we’d expect you to welcome our guests with a genuine warmth, and southern hospitality smile, ensuring they’re served our world-famous chicken in line with KFC’s high brand standard. You will also be responsible for order accuracy guaranteeing our guests get the products they have chosen…even right down to the dips. Our guests are our family and we never want to disappoint them.
It’s not too hot to handle - its fast, it’s fun and it all goes down in the middle of the house. You’ll be ‘rocking out’ cooking our skin-on-fries, hash and popcorn or whipping up our burgers, wraps sides and salads…all the while keeping the equipment areas clean, tidy & topped up in line with Health & Food safety procedures.
The heart of the kitchen - the Cook has great responsibility. It’s the big daddy of a role and it’s not for everyone. We know this. It’s hot and it takes some grit, but we’d argue it is the most rewarding. You will be responsible for hand preparing and cooking our world-famous chicken to the highest gold standard ensuring it meets our guests’ (& yours) finger lickin’ good expectations. We may not change lives, but we may feed those that do.

WHAT WE’D LOVE FROM YOU
We believe in valuing people for their potential, so no experience necessary, we’ll coach you what you need to know. It’s our thing. All we need is someone who lives The Colonel’s Values and genuinely cares about making a difference that people can feel:

INTEGRITY
We always strive to be as open, honest and responsible as possible. Trust and respect are of paramount importance in everything we do including the way we treat our colleagues and our guests.


SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY Where we come from there’s a saying: “There are no strangers. Only friends we haven’t yet met.” So our doors are always open to everyone, and our table always has a spare seat. That’s why we make buckets to share. We are as warm and welcoming as the Colonel was.

AUTHENTICITY
Feel free to bring your real authentic self to work. We embrace individuality and diversity. We come from Kentucky, and we’re founded by Colonel Harland Sanders. A real place, and a real person. Our food stays true to our roots, and to the founding principles that we’re built on. So what you see is what you get. Namely authentic Kentucky Fried Chicken.


GRIT
We have courage and conviction in our beliefs. If we make mistakes – we’re only human after all – we learn from them. Look at the Colonel – he was a pioneer and innovator. He never wavered when things got tough, and neither do we. We can strive for greatness, and be bold, brave and not afraid to ruffle


HARDWORK
We don’t do things by halves at KFC. Our chicken is freshly hand-breaded all day every day. There’s an easier way to make fried chicken of course, but easy isn’t what we’re after. We’re after the best tasting chicken, every single time. It’s the right way to make it Finger Lickin’ Good. We work hard and we care hard about people too.


GENEROSITY
Greed doesn’t have any place at KFC. Hunger perhaps, but never greed. From generous helpings of fried chicken, to generous donations to our local communities, we believe that you get back what you give out. Our guests and team must always feel appreciated, and the communities we work in need to always feel that we add value by being there. Read Less

£40,000 - £60,000 OTE (comprising of salary, bonus, overtime & callout rates) Uncapped bonus scheme, including Overtime & Call-out rates Mobile role – Van, Tools & PPE provided Monday to Friday 08.00 – 17.00, Saturday 08.00 – 12.00 Are you an experienced Commercial Vehicle Tyre Fitter looking for the next step in your career? If so, then look no further - apply today to the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. We offer great career opportunities, benefits, and an uncapped bonus scheme! Key duties include: Fit/repair tyres including car, van, truck, agricultural, industrial and earthmover – roadside & in depot Provide an exceptional customer service experience Accurately complete all relevant paperwork and electronic job sheets. Halfords Commercial Fleet Services (HCFS) is the UK's largest Commercial Vehicle Tyre service provider. As part of the Halfords Group, HCFS was formed by acquiring three large entities: Lodge, McConechys, and Universal, alongside some previous independent tyre management services enabling us to offer nationwide coverage for our customers. Benefits Include: Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs Pension Scheme & Life Assurance Skills & Experience: REACT Licence to work safely at the roadside Possess a full, current driving licence RTRT and/or LCTT licences or equivalent Minimum 1 year experience as a Commercial Tyre Technician or similar Willing and able to work with heavy machinery and equipment in an outdoor environment. Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family. Read Less

Salary Up to £39,000 depending on experience Vacancy type Permanent Categories Transport Planning Job reference MB972 Role: Transport Planner Location: Swindon Salary: £32-£39k (DOE) Ref: MB972 Here is an exciting opportunity for a Transport Planner to join a company in their Swindon office.

They have a wealth of experience and will offer support, development opportunities and expert advice. Working as part of their national division, you will be exposed to a wide variety of project work and practice.

The Transport Planner Role Will Include:

As a Transport Planner, you will be providing transport inputs relating to clients’ development proposals and will work towards solutions which are acceptable to all stakeholders.

The role will primarily involve working as part of the Travel Plan implementation team, supporting the development and implementation of Travel Plans for a wide variety of developments across the UK. Working as part of a team, you will assist in the delivery of measures to support sustainable travel, and the production of communication materials to assist in monitoring the effectiveness of Travel Plans, including coordinating and analysing travel surveys.

Skills:

There will also be opportunity for you to work as part of the highly motivated development planning team, where you will encounter a diverse range of projects, which will enhance and develop your skills in:
• Providing planning-stage support for a variety of development schemes.
• Support the preparation of technical assessment documents and reports for planning submissions, including the Travel Plans and Transport Assessments / Transport Statements.
• Support the technical assessments of junction performance using a range of industry-standard traffic modelling software
• Pedestrian and cycle route design
• General arrangement design work for new junctions and accesses onto the road network
• Accompanying senior staff to project meetings and on-site visits
• Providing support for planning Appeals/Public Inquiries etc
• Client liaison

The attributes they expect you to bring to the role and company:

Desirable And Part Of The Role
• Experience of data analysis, interpretation and presentation, in particular using Excel
• Experience in survey development through SurveyMonkey, Google Forms or similar.
• Adobe Creative Cloud Packages including Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator.
• Experience in website management / design through Wordpress, Squarespace or similar.
• Traffic modelling experience (trip generation and distribution methodologies, junction modelling etc); experience of Transport Assessments / Statements and Travel Plans. CAD design skills (particularly in relation to junction or car park design) are beneficial but not essential
• Degree qualified in a relevant subject (Preferably with an MSc in Transport Planning but other related degree disciplines include Civil Engineering, Geography, Planning and Maths – although this is not an exclusive list)

What They Can Offer You
• Inspiring and supportive colleagues
• Reward for progression and hard work
• An opportunity to develop your soft skills, as well your technical skills
• Competitive starting salary
• Excellent health benefits 25 days of holiday (buy/sell up to five days), accrue 1 day extra every 2 years, with bonus holidays too!
• An earlier finish on Friday
• An opportunity to give back: “Day off for good cause” (on a workday)
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Assistant Manager - Swindon
Full TimeCome and join the team at Ben Sherman!As we expand and embrace this exciting next chapter, we have a team of dedicated diverse people to offer our valued customers the best possible experience when visiting our stores, shopping online and putting our ranges through its paces. Welcome to our journey!Purpose of the role:To assist the manager in driving consistent improvement to the stores sales, KPI’s and all other areas of measured success. To help recruit, retain, motivate and develop the team to drive the success of the store. To maintain exceptional visual merchandising standards throughout the store and create a shopping experience that delights our customers every time.Responsibilities:Achieve sales targets by demonstrating passion for the product and the brandProvide accurate information about our product to the customer including features and benefits and stock availabilityPromote our multi-channel shopping options to ensure maximum customer satisfactionProvide an inviting and welcoming atmosphere for our customersProcess sales transactions with care and in line with company guidelinesDemonstrate flexibility in order to meet the needs of the storeKey Skills and Experience:
Essential:Customer service focusedSales and target drivenExcellent visual merchandising skillsCommercial awareness Good communication skillsDesirable:Good IT skillsExperience of managing poor performanceExperience of working in a premium fashion brand Read Less

If you would like to register your interest in working for our family then we would love to hear from you!Please complete this quick application and we will get in touch with any suitable roles we may have.Please do read on to learn a bit more about us!We also offer!-         Flexible hours to work around your life.-         A fun working environment in a friendly team.-         Good training/ work experience.-         Development opportunities if you want them.Day 1 perks of working for Upham! (We don’t make you wait 3 months)-         High St discounts.-         Friends and family discount.-         40% off Charming Bedrooms estate-         Cash incentives.-         Birthday box to help you celebrate.It’s a place you can develop-         Opportunity to progress.-         Job security, no zero hours contracts.-         Working with a premium offer/ group.-         Small company where you are treated as an individual.-         Your opinion counts.A job you can enjoyIf you have high energy and motivation to learn and grow in a professional, high volume, team-oriented environment we really want to here from you.Ideally you may have worked in a restaurant / bar before, but the great thing about Upham Inns is that we hire on the basis of potential more than previous experience.Have fun and work hard! you will learn as you grow – training on every aspect of the operation and progressing in responsibility and pay. You will acquire various certifications along the way and will gain skills and experience to help you contribute to your success and ours.Other responsibilities include:Looking after and caring for our guests & team!
Reaching for new challenges and asking for additional responsibility
Balancing high volume with high quality
Participating in ongoing training and development
Must have an eagerness to take advantage of new opportunities
Learning different skills
Cross training and cross utilising skillsOur teams are pivotal to our success. We provide training and development to ensure you not only deliver great guest service but also develop interpersonal and craft skills.All we need to know is that you’ve got the right character for the role
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ABOUT THE POSITION We’re looking for a talented Assistant Store Manager to join our new Columbia Retail store in Swindon, UK.You will join a diverse and dynamic European Retail team spread across 8 countries.As an Assistant Store Manager your contribution will be essential to support the store success and team success. Thus, your main mission will be to contribute to the profitability and customer satisfaction of the store, as well as inspiring and mentoring staff.As needed, you will assume responsibility for the store during Store Manager’s absence.HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCEProvide all customers with an excellent service giving advice on our products to elevate the consumer experience, using our Customer Service best practices.You contribute to maximize store sales, and monitor sales progress & results against key targets.Assist in leading and developing the store team. Staff management such as hiring, training, and performance evaluation (in collaboration with the Store Manager).Coaches, motivates and inspires individuals to maximize their performance and discuss the team progression with the Store Manager.Ensure the store is looking great by displaying our products in accordance with corporate VM guidelines.Maintain positive work environment and communication with all level of management and staff.Ensure company’s policies & procedures are followed and suggest improvements.WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL?Graduated with a High school degree or equivalentAt least 1 year experience in retail or in customer services & sales, at management levelGood knowledge of country’s official language. Professional level of English is required.You love working with your team and bring excellent interpersonal skillsGifted at coaching, mentoring and training staffExcellent problem-solving attitudeYou are a pro at multi-taskingWilling to join a high performing team willing to undertake challenges.You are an outdoor enthusiastic and love to share your passion!Available to work on flexible schedule, including Saturday, Sunday and bank holidaysWHY JOINING US?You will have the opportunity to work for a company that has a positive impact on the people we reach, the places we touch, and the products we make. Indeed, one of our core values is to do the right thing, not just for our company, but also for our consumers, customers, employees and their communities.On top of that, you will have the chance to:Build new skills, develop your potential, and grow within our company.Join an inclusive employer where diversity and equity lead to creativity and empowerment.Be part of a company that focus on your wellbeing to ensure that you can be your best self.Benefit from special staff discount on our all products.Ready to join Columbia? Together, let’s unlock the outdoor for everyone!This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.  Read Less

Position SummaryLocation: Remote, Based in the UK ideally close to an international airport.Travel: Up to 50% across EMEAReports to Head of Beauty EMEA & APACRole OverviewThe Business Development Executive EMEA – Beauty will be responsible for developing Catalent’s Beauty business across the EMEA region. The role combines management of an existing portfolio of approximately 40 Beauty customers, daily commercial, operational and coordination execution, and selective opening of new doors with premium global, regional and national Beauty brands. This is a hands-on, senior commercial role requiring both disciplined account management and targeted business development.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and grow a portfolio of existing Beauty customers across EMEAProactively open doors and develop relationships with global and regional premium priority Beauty brandsIdentify and qualify new opportunities with national customers where Catalent is not yet presentLead product and commercial proposals, quotations and negotiationsCoordinate daily operational topics with internal teams (R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality)Maintain disciplined pipeline management and accurate forecastingEnsure professional, reliable and consistent customer communicationAttend tradeshows, exhibitions and congresses across EMEATravel within EMEA to support business development activitiesRequired ProfileBachelor’s degree in business, science, or a related field5 to 10 years of B2B commercial experience, ideally in Beauty, Personal Care, Consumer Health, CDMO or similar technical industriesProven experience managing multiple accounts while developing new opportunities in complex environmentsStrong understanding of the Beauty / Personal Care customer landscape is highly preferredDemonstrated ability to operate autonomously with minimal supervisionStrong structuring skills, disciplined pipeline management and reliable forecastingExcellent communication and negotiation skills with senior customer stakeholdersAbility to work effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed and international environmentFluent in English; additional European languages are a plusWillingness to travel across the EMEA regionBehavioral AttributesHighly autonomous and self-organizedStructured and disciplined in daily workEmotionally mature and low-egoPragmatic, reliable and accountableAble to combine operational workload with proactive business developmentComfortable working independently in a remote, multi-country environmentCatalent offers rewarding opportunities to further your career! Join the global drug development and delivery leader and help us bring over 7,000 life-saving and life-enhancing products to patients around the world. Catalent is an exciting and growing international company where employees work directly with pharma, biopharma and consumer health companies of all sizes to advance new medicines from early development to clinical trials and to the market. Catalent produces more than 70 billion doses per year, and each one will be used by someone who is counting on us. Join us in making a difference. personal initiative. dynamic pace. meaningful work.Visit to explore career opportunities.Catalent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by local law.If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email, and confirming your request for an accommodation and include the job number, title and location to . This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability. Information received will be processed by a U.S. Catalent employee and then routed to a local recruiter who will provide assistance to ensure appropriate consideration in the application or hiring process.Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Catalent Pharma Solutions (Catalent) is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies and/or search firms for this job posting. Resumes submitted to any Catalent employee by a third party agency and/or search firm without a valid written & signed search agreement, will become the sole property of Catalent. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral. Thank you. Read Less

Discover your smile, come work with us! Here at Dentalcare Group, we are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Self-Employed Cleaner to join our friendly and professional team in our practice Dentalcare Swindon Central. We are a mixed NHS/Private practice who pride ourselves in putting our patients first and ensuring that we provide the best care.About The Role Hours - We are looking for an applicant who can work 7.5 hours per week (1.5 hours per day), Monday-FridayPayment: negotiable, dependant on experienceCleaning and sanitising surgeries, reception, staff areas and toiletsFollowing strict infection control and cross-contamination proceduresSafe handling and disposal of clinical and non-clinical wasteAbout YouPrevious cleaning experience (healthcare or dental environment preferred)High attention to detail and good timekeepingAbility to work independently and use own cleaning equipment/productsUnderstanding of hygiene and infection control standardsSupport the team in creating a welcoming atmosphere for patients.Report any maintenance or safety issues promptly.About Us Dentalcare staff are the key to our success and we offer a great place to work in return. Employees joining Dentalcare have the benefit of tailored induction, ongoing career development and dedicated support from their managers and directors. Every encouragement is given to staff to build additional knowledge. We believe good clinical, or corporate governance is vital for patients but can be as valuable to employees. We are looking to elevate people with experience into suitable jobs within the dental industry and you'll find were a friendly and professional company you'll be keen to be associated with. Read Less

Branch Manager for Snappy Snaps, a Service Based Retail Company Location: Havelock Street, Swindon Job Type: Permanent, Full Time 40 hours including weekends. Pay: Starting at £12.30 Per Hour You also have opportunity to earn uncapped weekly bonus Job description- Have you been looking for a new career after working in retail or hospitality? If so, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join Snappy Snaps part of Timpson group, a successful high street service retailer. We are looking for people with great personalities who are experienced in any previous customer focused roles that are interested in trying something different, exciting and new. We provide full training to our colleagues so no experience necessary. You will be working alongside one of our amazing hub managers for several weeks, to ensure you have learned all the essential skills you will need to be successful in one of our branches. Your day would see you using your initiative to complete various photographic services (e.g. prints, canvases, portraits, frames, photo gifts, Photoshop) for our customers. We offer excellent benefits including; Free holiday homesAchievable uncapped bonusThe day off for your birthday in additional to your holidaysPaid day off for a child's first day at schoolAnnual salary reviewsRegular social eventsExcellent promotion prospects (we promote from within too, so you can go as far as you wish. All of our most successful colleagues started the same way that you are!) Our services are as diverse and interesting as our amazing colleagues, we recruit from all walks of life, all genders and ages, and offer the support needed to carry you through a successful and rewarding career. You generate the "buzz" of a busy, vibrant retail business and we show you how to excel! Some of the things you need to start your new career are the drive to succeed, look smart and have a great personality with good communication skills. On joining, you will receive training in all our services plus management and customer service training. Full Time 40 hours over 5 days including weekends with some overtime available when trained. We look forward to meeting you Read Less

ABOUT THE POSITION We’re looking for a talented Sales Associate to join our new Columbia Retail store in Swindon, UK.You will join a diverse and dynamic European Retail team spread across 8 countries.As a Sales Associate, your contribution will be essential to provide the best in-store experience to our customers. As an ambassador of the brand, your mission will be to understand customers’ needs, advise them on products and proposing solutions. In addition, you will help with visual merchandising in order to drive sales engagement.HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCEProvide all customers with an excellent service giving advice on our products to elevate the consumer experience, using our Customer Service best practices.Be a proud ambassador of Columbia by providing information to all customers on current product features and benefits.Foster consumer loyalty through high-quality interactions with the goal of increasing brand engagement and conversion to sales.Ensure that all our products are well displayed in accordance with the Company’s VM guidelines.Assist with stock management and product deliveries.Maintain an excellent appearance of store facilities.Demonstrate a desire to learn and seizes all available opportunities to drive own development and increase performance.Maintain a positive working environment and communication with all level of management and staff.Ensure company’s policies & procedures are followed and suggest improvements.WHAT MAKES YOU SUCCESSFUL?A first experience in a customer services and/or sales-oriented position. A 1st experience in Retail would be a plus.You are passionate about Customer service and love to interact with people.Good knowledge of country’s official language. Knowledge of English is a plus.You enjoy working in a team and bring interpersonal skillsAt ease with numbers (you are able to perform basic math calculation)Willing to join a high performing team willing to undertake challenges.You are an outdoor enthusiastic and love to share your passion!Available to work on flexible schedule, including Saturday, Sunday and bank holidaysWHY JOINING US?You will have the opportunity to work for a company that has a positive impact on the people we reach, the places we touch, and the products we make. Indeed, one of our core values is to do the right thing, not just for our company, but also for our consumers, customers, employees and their communities.On top of that, you will have the chance to:Build new skills, develop your potential, and grow within our company.Join an inclusive employer where diversity and equity lead to creativity and empowerment.Be part of a company that focus on your wellbeing to ensure that you can be your best self.Benefit from special staff discount on our all products.Ready to join Columbia? Together, let’s unlock the outdoor for everyone!This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.  Read Less

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

Come and be part of something new & something special - Work, Grow & Play the Village Way!

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What you will be doing as an Engineering Project Manager Manage and deliver Mechanical, Electrical and ICA projects valued at £3 million. Lead multiple live projects while progressing others through scoping and tendering. Develop innovative, efficient solutions to operational challenges. Work with operations teams and contractors to scope, define and cost low‑risk, cost‑effective solutions. Enforce zero‑compromise health & safety standards, including monthly audits. Oversee construction in line with internal procedures, industry standards and full CDM compliance. Collaborate with delivery partners and contractors to ensure timely delivery. Produce financial forecasts and report Value of Work Done (VOWD). Prepare and approve PCI, project programmes, RAMS and Construction Phase Plans (CPP). Oversee commissioning, training and handover to operations teams. Location – Your base location will be either Swindon, Newbury or Reading. This role will require you to travel to multiple sites depending on the project that you are working on. You will be required to have a full driving licence, access to your vehicle and insurance to cover work travel. You will receive a car allowance, which is paid monthly. Working Hours – Monday to Friday, 36 hours per week, onsite up to 5 days a week What you should bring to the role To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you’ll need are: Preferably have a background in Engineering, such as Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering. Formal qualifications within these sectors are strongly encouraged. Ideally, holding at least a BTEC/HND in a relevant discipline or relevant experience. Or have knowledge of Clean Water Processing and/or Wastewater treatment. Ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders simultaneously. This includes internal colleagues, site employees and external contractors. Additionally, you will have the ability to work with minimum supervision, be self-motivated and driven, and use your initiative to deliver high-quality work. Understanding of Health and Safety standards, with particular reference to construction works, including CDM. However, additional training will be provided. Experience in Construction or Engineering Project Management. What’s in it for you? Offering up to £60,000 per annum, depending on experience and skills, plus £4,500 car allowance. 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service. (plus bank holidays). Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution. Personal Medical Assessments – open to all once a year. Wider benefits scheme, including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your well-being. Read Less

Key Holder - Part Time
8 hours per weekAs we expand and embrace this exciting next chapter, we have a team of dedicated diverse people to offer our valued customers the best possible experience when visiting our stores, shopping online and putting our ranges through its paces. Welcome to our journey!Purpose of the role:To generate sales by delivering outstanding customer service and maintaining impeccable store standards ensuring customer loyalty is retained.Responsibilities:
Achieve sales targets by demonstrating passion for the product and the brandOpen and close the store when a member of managaement isnt thereProvide accurate information about our product to the customer including features and benefits and stock availabilityPromote our multi-channel shopping options to ensure maximum customer satisfactionProvide an inviting and welcoming atmosphere for our customersProcess sales transactions with care and in line with company guidelinesDemonstrate flexibility in order to meet the needs of the store
Key Skills and Experience:
Essential:Customer service focusedGood communication skillsExperience in retail industryDesirable:Good IT skillsExperience of working in a premium fashion brand
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Desktop Engineer6 months FTC - £28,000 to £30,000 Per annum Our reputation as the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler speaks for itself. Every day, we serve more than 22,000 customers from 34 distribution centres across the country. Behind every nightly miracle is a team of dedicated people carrying out more roles than you realise – we’re the unseen force that delivers. So when we say we’re excited for what the future holds for our customers and colleagues, you can trust we’re as good as our word. Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, the Desktop Engineer will be responsible for providing technical support, maintaining desktop infrastructure, and ensuring the smooth operation of end-user computing environments. This role involves troubleshooting hardware and software issues, deploying systems, and supporting users both remotely and on-site. About the Role Provide 1st and 2nd line support for desktop, laptop, and mobile devices. Work closely with the offshore Service Desk team to ensure smooth escalation from call to closure Install, configure, and maintain Windows and Android devices Troubleshoot hardware issues and coordinate repairs or replacements. Support Microsoft 365 applications, Active Directory, and remote access tools. Ensure endpoint security through antivirus, encryption, and patch management. Assist with IT asset management and inventory tracking. Document support activities, solutions, and procedures. Collaborate with other IT teams to support infrastructure and project work. Onsite presence in Rowan House to support walk-ups and VIP support Visiting depot locations to complete the modern desktop refresh project What we can offer you Not only do we offer free onsite parking and competitive salary but you’ll also have access to: Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy 5% match pension 25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme About you Proven experience in a desktop support or IT technician role. Holds a UK driving license and happy to travel to depot locations across England Strong knowledge of Windows 10/11, Microsoft Office 365, and Active Directory. Familiarity with imaging tools (e.g., Autopilot) and remote support tools Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks. Customer-focused with a proactive and professional attitude Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position. A career with us is a career filled with people, pride, and passion. We rely on each other to get the job done, and we deliver what we say we will. Let’s see if we can rely on you, too. Apply now. Read Less

Role overview:   Being part of the store’s Junior Management team, you will provide managerial support and help maintain and improve the levels of customer service throughout your section. You will provide assistance in the supervision of all staff while maintaining the standards of the shop floor. Furthermore, you will deal with certain managerial processes on a daily basis as instructed by Store Management.    Responsibilities:   As a supervisor, you’ll be doing the following:   Deliver excellent customer service by addressing complaints and inquiries, ensuring staff appearance aligns with company guidelines, and understanding the customer service measurement programme.  Drive and exceed sales targets by monitoring staff service levels, utilizing in-store devices to offer the full product range, and analysing reports for effective product placement.  Maintain high visual merchandising standards by using engaging visual techniques, ensuring stock is clean and presentable, and supporting sales floor standards.  Train and develop staff by assisting with new employee induction, encouraging personal progression, and overseeing the completion of relevant training assessments.      Role objectives and KPI’s:   Contribute to achieving or exceeding the stores monthly sales target.   Drive all additional KPIs including but not limited to Units, Conversion, ATV, UPT.    Achieve upselling or cross-selling targets.  Maintain a high Net Promotor Score.  Ensure stock accuracy during store Audits.  Ensure all new colleagues complete mandatory training required.     Skills and Experience:  Previous supervisory or Team Leader experience in a fast-paced Retail/ Customer Facing environment  Passionate about retail & hold a good understanding of the latest trends and our competitors   Previous experience of coaching and mentoring individuals   Strong communication skills   Strong attention to detail & ability to maintain high standards on the shop floor  Promote JD Group values to internal and external stakeholders   Benefits  We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Group the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits:   Monthly discretionary bonus schemes  Company discount of 25% off a large number of products in-store and online (JD Sports, Size?, Foot Patrol, Blacks, Millets, GO Outdoors)  Exclusive deals and discounts and offers from retail and hospitality businesses through our online benefits platform (TELUS Health)  Access to counselling services, digital health and well-being advice through our benefits platform (TELUS Health)  Health cash plans  Wide range of internal development courses to support personal and professional development throughout your career journey with the Group  Access to apprenticeships & accredited qualifications - Earn while you learn and gain nationally recognised qualifications (England Only)  Discounted Gym memberships at JD Gyms   Access to colleague networks, to share lived experiences and support initiatives that drive positive change.  Opportunities to volunteer and contribute to JD Foundation   Employer engagement forums to help influence positive change   Incremental Holiday Allowance  Read Less

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You'll be joining a large, purpose-driven organisation where digital technology plays a critical role in delivering strategic objectives and engaging a wide audience through high quality digital experiences.The IT Digital function is fast-paced and collaborative, focused on enabling the best possible customer experience across public facing platforms. The role is based at a head of...







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Senior Solution Architect (Digital Consulting)Home working + 1 day per week on site in SwindonSalary Up to £80k + bensEligibility for UK Security Clearance (SC)A growing strategy, operations and digital consultancy is hiring a Senior Solution Architect to design and deliver secure, scalable digital solutions.You'll translate business needs into robust architectures, lead delivery teams, and shape ...






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Were Hiring! Out Of Home Implementation Manager! Location: South Divisional basedContract: 6 Month FTC Ready to launch something big?
Join the Evri Out of Home Delivery Team and be at the heart of rolling out and stabilising our next generation of OOH sites across the UK.As an OOH Implementation Manager, you'll play a critical, hands-on role in planning, launching and embedding new Out of Home (OO...
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The company offer a range of benefits, including:Competitive salaryCompetitive annual leave and an additional day off on your birthdayOption to buy additional annual leavePrivate medical carePensionLife AssuranceCycle to Work schemeShopping and restaurants vouchers, rewards, and discountsTraining and development opportunities-comprehensive skills-based trainingFamily friendly polices including enh... Read Less

Key Functions & Responsibilities The central role will be to provide a professional on-site hose replacement service to customers. This role will include being part of a 24 hour on call rota with other technicians. Employees will be expected to promote company products and services to existing and prospective customers throughout their given territory. Employees will be expected to maintain the hi...


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Delivery, Installation and Case Build EngineerSalary: £30,000-£40,000
About the CompanyFounded in 2005, the company is a leading innovator of refrigerated display cases. Family-owned, the company has steadily grown since its inception and is recognised for providing high-quality, energy-efficient refrigeration products to some of the best-known retail brands.Role OverviewYou will be responsible fo...
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Concrete Repair Technician (Water Industry)
£15-£18 per hour + Company Van | Full-Time, Permanent | Days
SwindonAre you a Concrete Repair Technician looking for a full-time, permanent role in the water industry with steady work and reliable hours? Do you want a role offering a company van, and long-term job security with a well-established contractor?This is an opportunity to join a long-standing ... Read Less

Are you hands-on, practical, and passionate about electrical installation and construction skills? We're looking for a Technician (Electrical) to support our Construction and Building Services provision. This is a practical, varied role where you'll work closely with teaching staff and learners to ensure workshops, equipment and learning environments are safe, organised and ready for high-quality ...












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Orion are partnering with a leading Renewables Company searching for a qualified heating engineer to become an Air Source Heat Pump Engineer. Our partner has their own training facility and will give you full support in reaching this goal.The Air Source Heat Pump Engineer role will entail servicing and breakdowns of renewable heat pumps. Prior experience of fault finding, and the diagnosing of fau... Read Less

Service & Call-Out Lift Engineer

Location: Swindon & surrounding areas
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Astute's Renewables team is partnering with an Operations and Maintenance specialist supporting utility-scale ground-mounted solar farms across the UK and Europe. We are seeking an Ecology and Civils Operative to join the team, helping maintain, manage, and enhance solar farm sites while delivering key biodiversity and civils responsibilities.
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Title: EstimatorLocation: Swindon
Salary: £70,000 + package
Contract Type: PermanentThe OpportunityAn established Tier 1 civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Estimator to join its work-winning team in Swindon. The role reports into the Head of Bid Management and plays a key part in the preparation of competitive tenders and the support of Early Contractor Invol... Read Less