Directly manage and support the Recruitment team, providing leadership, structure, and accountability, while promoting a positive, collaborative, and high‑performing team culture. Manage recruitment pipelines to ensure operational staffing requirements are met effectively and efficiently. Produce accurate recruitment, compliance, and workforce reports for Senior Leadership Team review. Oversee all recruitment compliance processes to ensure full adherence to company, safeguarding, and regulatory requirements. Analyse recruitment trends, staffing data, and performance metrics to support operational decision‑making. Monitor KPIs relating to recruitment activity, compliance completion, retention, and onboarding performance. Monitor recruitment performance, identify gaps or delays, and implement improvements where required. Take ownership of recruitment‑related social media channels and digital candidate attraction activity. Plan, coordinate, and deliver recruitment marketing campaigns to support hiring objectives and brand visibility. Ownership of budgeting and forecasting for the Recruitment Team, as well as the wider company.

What we are looking for

Proven management experience within Recruitment, HR, or workforce operations. Strong background in end‑to‑end recruitment and compliance‑led processes, as well as knowledge of safer recruitment and safeguarding practices. Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Experience producing reports, analysing data, and presenting findings to senior leadership. Experience within transport, education, healthcare, care, or service‑led sectors would be ideal, but is not essential. Experience managing recruitment marketing or social media campaigns. Confident use of digital systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

This role is critical to supporting Kinect’s workforce growth, maintaining strong compliance standards, and ensuring the organisation attracts, recruits, and retains high‑quality staff aligned with its operational and safeguarding commitments. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Define and maintain our enterprise and target state architecture across applications, cloud, integrations, infrastructure, data and security. Produce high quality solution designs for new products, enhancements and integrations, including Evolve. Provide architectural leadership, ensuring designs are scalable, supportable, resilient and operationally sound. Lead our Technical Design Authority, ensuring governance is fair, consistent and enabling. Maintain architectural standards, principles, patterns and decision records. Provide guidance and assurance throughout delivery, helping teams interpret and apply architecture best practice. Shape integration architecture and patterns, ensuring secure and reliable data flows across internal and external systems. Collaborate with senior stakeholders, simplifying complex concepts and supporting business case development. Identify architectural risks early and work with Cyber, GRC and Data teams to embed security and compliance by design.

Qualifications

Strong experience across enterprise architecture domains including cloud, data, applications, infrastructure and security. Deep knowledge of modern enterprise patterns, SaaS adoption, API and event based integrations and resilience approaches. Experience establishing and governing architecture standards and principles. Ability to balance cost, complexity, scalability and security to support confident decision making. Strong communication skills with the ability to bring clarity to complex topics. Architecture frameworks such as TOGAF, SAFe Architect or BCS (or equivalent experience).

Who are Solus? Solus, who are owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair. Why Join Solus? We have so much to offer when it comes to being a Solus colleague:

Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications. Bonus opportunity tied to your performance and the overall success of Solus. Company pension scheme with employer contributions. 33 days’ holiday (including bank holidays), with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days. Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts. Share in Aviva’s success through the Aviva Save As You Earn scheme. Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave. Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you’re excited but don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply—your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria—just email us after applying to let us know. Ready to join us? Apply online today, and our team will be in touch within 14 days. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Customer requirements are fully understood, refined, decomposed and traced into system solutions The system architecture is clearly defined, controlled and maintained Technical proposals and design decisions are robust, justified and aligned with customer expectations System integration across software, RF and hardware elements is coherent and well managed Verification and validation activities demonstrate compliance with operational needs

To be successful, you will demonstrate passion for your trade through strong technical leadership and ownership of complex systems. You will be comfortable operating as a technical lead, making sound engineering decisions and setting a clear technical direction while working closely with customers and internal teams. Given the customer-facing and collaborative nature of the role, we continue to offer flexible working with a combination of home and on‑site working where appropriate. Day‑to‑day duties include:

Act as IPT's Design Authority for the HF communications system, owning key technical decisions Serve as the technical point of contact for the customer, leading and contributing to frequent technical meetings and reviews Lead LEUK's effort in the elicitation, definition, refinement and decomposition of customer requirements Define, refine and maintain system architectures and interface definitions Provide technical input into bids, proposals and change activities Work across a demanding and complex area of the business, supporting in‑service capability and future development Collaborate with software, RF, hardware and test teams to ensure end‑to‑end system coherence Undertake hands‑on technical activity where required, including configuring reference systems for test and demonstration Support and deliver verification, validation and acceptance activities across the lifecycle Ensure through‑life considerations such as safety, security, supportability and obsolescence are addressed in line with company processes

What you’ll bring You will have proven experience as a Lead Systems Engineer (or a role with similar responsibilities), with the following attributes:

Strong experience applying Systems Engineering across the full lifecycle Experience acting as a technical authority or owning system architectures Experience in eliciting, refining and decomposing customer requirements Experience defining and evaluating technical solutions and proposals A working understanding of software development and its integration within complex systems Experience working closely with internal and external stakeholders, including customers Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly The confidence to make technical decisions in a complex, dynamic environment Motivation, tenacity and a strong sense of technical ownership

The following experience/skills are very desirable: Knowledge or experience of HF communications systems Some level of RF engineering understanding Experience working on in‑service or operational defence systems Experience with Systems Integration, Test and Demonstration activities Domain experience in Telecommunications, RF, IP Networking or related areas Experience working on largescale Systems Integration programmes, having managed issues associated with cost, schedule & quality implications This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting Why join us At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company‑funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year. Secure your Future: Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution. Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity). Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme. Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning. Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme. Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more. Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

Primary Location GB - Basildon Contract Type Permanent Hybrid Working Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr

Location(s): UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Great Baddow || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : Frimley || UK, Europe & Africa : UK : London 

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Job Title: Lead RF Systems Engineer

Location: Great Baddow (hybrid working)

Who we are

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow - shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space - there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Role Description

We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Lead RF Systems Engineer / Technical Lead to join our growing capability team focused on development of RF systems. This role is ideal for a systems-level thinker with deep expertise in RF technologies who thrives at the interface of multi-disciplinary teams and excels in shaping innovative system solutions from concept through to demonstrator.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Provide technical leadership across Sense & Effect development projects, from early-stage R&D (TRL 2-4) through to advanced technology demonstrators (TRL5/6 and beyond).
• Systems Engineering: Lead the development of RF system architectures, including trade-off studies balancing performance, cost, time, and risk.
• Multi-Disciplinary Integration: Bring together specialists in antennas, RF components, signal processing, electronics, firmware, and software to deliver cohesive system solutions.
• Customer Engagement: Represent the technical solution to customers and stakeholders, providing briefings, technical justifications, and system roadmaps.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the Engineering Manager and Project Manager to align delivery with project milestones and quality standards.
• Innovation: Contribute to the development of new RF system concepts, supporting early-stage innovation, proof-of-principle activities, and feasibility studies.
• Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and inspire engineers across the team, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Essential Requirements

• Strong background in RF systems engineering, particularly in Radar and/or Electronic Warfare domains (or related).
• Understanding of RF subsystems, including antennas, front-end electronics, signal processing chains, and system integration.
• Proven track record of system design, trade-off analysis, and performance modelling.
• Experience developing early-stage concepts into technology demonstrators or operational prototypes.
• Excellent communication skills with experience in customer-facing roles and technical presentations.
• Strong collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams or acting as a technical authority.
  
  

Desirable Skills

• Knowledge of EM, RF, Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and RF simulation/modelling tools.
• Experience with either Radar or electronic warfare techniques and military threat environments.
• Understanding of system-level testing and validation of RF systems.
• Familiarity with defence standards and system engineering frameworks (e.g., DOORS, SysML, NAF).

Why BAE Systems

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work - this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family - support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive.

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

We welcome applications from all candidates and give full, fair and open consideration to everyone. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please
contact our recruitment team to discuss any further support you may need. Connect with us at baesystems.com/connect

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence 

We are embracing Hybrid Working. This means you and your colleagues may be working in different locations, such as from home, another BAE Systems office or client site, some or all of the time, and work might be going on at different times of the day.

By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we’re working remotely from one another. Hybrid Working allows for increased flexibility in when and where we work, helping us to balance our work and personal life more effectively, and enhance well-being.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.

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Location: Billericay, Essex

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 Per Annum

Are you a creative, organised, and detail-oriented individual looking to support a thriving Art department? A welcoming and well-resourced Secondary School in Chelmsford is seeking an enthusiastic Art Technician to join their team on a full-time, immediate-start basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic and passionate team that places creativity and visual arts at the centre of its school culture.

School Information

The school is known for its strong community ethos, excellent behaviour, and commitment to fostering artistic expression. The Art department is a vibrant, high-performing faculty made up of dedicated teachers who pride themselves on delivering visually rich, engaging, and imaginative lessons. The school benefits from:

• Two purpose-built Art studios with natural light

• A dedicated kiln room for ceramics

• A photography suite and digital editing equipment

• Ample storage for materials, canvases and coursework

• Departmental technician and administrative support

The leadership team values support staff highly and fosters a positive, inclusive environment, placing great emphasis on CPD, wellbeing, and professional stability. This is a setting where creative skills are genuinely appreciated and where technicians play a central role in enabling high-quality Art education.

About the Role

As the Art Technician, you will play a vital part in ensuring that lessons run smoothly and that the department maintains a safe, inspiring environment for students. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing materials and resources for KS3–KS5 lessons

• Assisting with setting up and clearing practical workspaces

• Ensuring equipment such as brushes, palettes, tools, easels and specialist media are maintained

• Managing stock, ordering supplies, and monitoring inventory levels

• Keeping the studios clean, safe, and organised in line with school H&S expectations

• Helping mount, present and display student artwork across the school

• Assisting students during coursework sessions, exhibitions, and creative workshops

This role suits someone artistic, hands-on, and proactive — whether your background is fine art, photography, textiles, ceramics, or mixed media.

Experience and Skills

• Background in Art, Design, Photography, or similar preferred

• Strong organisation and attention to detail

• Ability to multitask and support busy creative spaces

• Confident working independently and as part of a team

• Positive, calm, and practical approach

Training will be offered, especially regarding school policies, safeguarding, and equipment use.

Salary

Competitive, dependent on experience. Term-time only.

Application

Please submit your application with your CV to Natalie Hunter as soon as possible.

We are seeking a skilled, compassionate, and experienced SEN Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Chelmsford, starting ASAP. This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about supporting pupils with special educational needs (SEN) and helping them achieve their full potential both academically and personally.

The school has a strong inclusive ethos and a well-established SEN provision, supporting pupils with a wide range of needs, including autism spectrum conditions (ASC), ADHD, SEMH challenges, and moderate learning difficulties. Staff work closely with the SENCO, teaching assistants, and external professionals to deliver personalised learning plans and targeted interventions.

As an SEN Teacher, you will plan, deliver, and assess lessons tailored to the individual needs of pupils, ensuring they can access the curriculum and make meaningful progress. You will also provide pastoral support and help pupils develop confidence, resilience, and social skills in a structured and nurturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver differentiated lessons for pupils with SEN

• Implement strategies and interventions from EHCPs and individual support plans

• Monitor, assess, and track pupil progress using appropriate tools

• Support pupils’ social, emotional, and behavioural development

• Work closely with the SENCO, teaching assistants, and class teachers

• Liaise with parents, carers, and external agencies to ensure consistent support

• Provide guidance to teaching assistants as required

• Maintain accurate records and contribute to SEN reviews and meetings

• Promote an inclusive, safe, and supportive learning environment

• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and school policies

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will:

• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

• Have experience teaching pupils with SEN in a school setting

• Have a strong understanding of inclusive teaching practices

• Be patient, resilient, and empathetic

• Possess excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Be proactive, organised, and reflective in practice

• Be committed to safeguarding and promoting pupil wellbeing

The school is located in Chelmsford, with excellent transport links and a supportive, friendly community. Staff benefit from a collaborative and professional working culture, access to training and professional development, and strong leadership support. This is an excellent opportunity for an SEN specialist looking to make a real difference in pupils’ learning and personal development.

How to Apply

Please submit an up-to-date CV outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Start Date: ASAP
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum, creating a positive and stimulating learning environment where all children feel valued, safe, and motivated to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities as a Primary Teacher:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver creative and differentiated lessons
• Assess, record, and report on pupils’ progress and development
• Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment
• Work effectively with teaching assistants and wider staff
• Maintain excellent communication with parents and carers
• Participate in staff meetings, training, and school events
• Uphold school policies and maintain high standards of behaviour management

About You:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum
• Ability to inspire and motivate children with diverse needs
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Commitment to fostering a positive school ethos and inclusive practice
• Newly Qualified Teachers (ECTs) are encouraged to apply

Who are GSL Education & Why Register with Us?

At GSL Education, we are proud to connect talented educators with excellent schools. We offer:

✔️ Payment every two weeks

✔️ A dedicated consultant who understands your career goals

✔️ Local opportunities to suit your skills and aspirations

✔️ £250 referral bonus when you refer other educators to us

✔️ Transparent, honest, and reliable service

✔️ Full interview preparation and placement support

Interested?

If you are an enthusiastic Primary Teacher looking to join a supportive school community in Braintree, apply now or contact Nancy Wood at GSL Education on 01245 203 218 to find out more.

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Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.