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Electronic Engineering Project Co-ordinator

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Engineering Project Coordinator to learn from  more experienced Project Managers and teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager.

Location: Stevenage

Dynamic (hybrid) working: Where possible, they seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working – such as being onsite when necessary to work with people and collaborate, then working from home and around family commitments to be your most efficient.  This role can be full time or part time: 4 or 5 days per week. They are flexible and accommodating. It would be beneficial to be on-site 1 or 2 days a week, depending on the project needs and working remotely other days.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

The opportunity:

As an Engineering Project Coordinator (EPC) you'll support the Engineering Project Management teams to deliver  projects to time, cost and quality. This will involve a mix of project delivery work, bid management and supply chain management.

It's a fantastic opportunity to shadow our more experienced Engineering Project Managers, learn from them and the teams around you before taking on your own projects and developing into an Engineering Project Manager.

What we're looking for from you:

We're looking for proactive, experienced and dynamic individuals with the ability to multi-task and work with people of diverse backgrounds; individuals with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence others to their way of thinking.

Candidates will be able to demonstrate:

• A technical degree (ideally in Electronics)
• Demonstrable exposure to / understanding of electronic engineering product development
• A solid track record of experience working within an engineering context
• A good grasp of project management fundamentals, basic Primavera P6 scheduling experience and the ability to manipulate data in Excel.  

Most important for us is that you have the right attitude and a passion to develop - they can offer the training and support you need to enable you to broaden your skills and experience and take your first steps into a project manager role.

The company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

Our Client is a leading defence organisation.  They are proud of the role they play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. They partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

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Date Posted: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:42:23 +0000

Ground Station Engineer

• Operate, manage and conduct preventative and corrective maintenance on antenna systems, ACUs, modems, spectrum analysers, radomes and associated auxiliary equipment.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance activities with internal stakeholders, launch clients, GS operators, hosted parties and manufacturers.
• Lead on-site troubleshooting and fault resolution (fibre, RF links, rack/cabinet equipment); minimise downtime through decisive technical action.
• Act as primary technical point of contact for manufacturers, suppliers and launch clients; manage ticketing, spares and repair workflows.
• Maintain, update and implement installation, maintenance and safety documentation; provide post-maintenance reporting.
• Support hardware procurement decisions and contribute technical input to scheduling and software development projects.

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Date Posted: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:42:24 +0000

Lead Software Engineer - Real Estate Technology

Sheffield / Hybrid Working

Role Purpose

Take a hands-on leadership role within a small, high performing engineering team in Real Estate Technology.  You will drive technical delivery, actively write code and champion continuous improvement across a range of projects.   Collaborate with central engineering communities to embed best practice and enhance service management for global users.

Experience in the banking or real estate sector is not required - what matters is your technical expertise and ability to deliver results.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and Mentor:   Guide and develop engineers, fostering accountability, teamwork and technical excellence.

Hands-on Delivery: Provide technical direction and actively contribute code to deliver secure, scalable solutions.

Continuous Improvement: Promote modern engineering standards, agile practices and process enhancements.

Service Management - Strengthen operation of reliability and user satisfaction through improved incident, change and problem management.

Stakeholder collaboration - Work closely with product managers, architects, and global teams to deliver on technology roadmaps.

Expertise and Skills

Essential

Proven Experience leading technical teams in complex environments

Strong Coding Skills and hands-on involvement in software delivery

Solid Understanding of Cloud, DevOps, CI/CD and engineering quality frameworks

Effective Communicator and collaborator across technical and non-technical teams

Commitment to agile delivery and continuous improvement

Desirable

Experience in real estate technology or similar domains

Participation in Engineering Communities or centres of Excellence

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Date Posted: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:42:24 +0000

Design Lead - Real Estate Transformation Programme

Sheffield

Role Overview 

Join the Real Estate Transformation Programme as a Design Lead, leveraging your technical expertise and practical mindset to shape the future of a global property portfolio.   You will operate across a varied technology stack, including SaaS and internally hosted platforms.   This role suits individuals who excel at solving complex technical challenges, are passionate about technology and enjoy collaborating with engineering teams.  Hands-on coding experience is advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership:  Drive the design and delivery of technology solutions for Real estate from concept through deployment.  Remain hands-on by reviewing solutions, prototyping and contributing code where appropriate.

Collaborative Innovation:  partner with business and engineering stakeholders to identify challenges, explore innovative approaches and transfer strategy into actionable designs.

Architectural Vision: Develop and communicate architecture roadmaps that balance robust engineering and innovative application, including automation and bespoke solutions across SaaS and internal platforms.

Cyber Security:  Ensure all designs and solutions comply with established cyber security controls and secure development practices.

Governance and Advocacy:  Promote best practice in design and development, ensuring alignment with organisational standards while encouraging new ideas and continuous improvement.

Continuous Learning: Stay informed about industry trends and emerging technologies proactively seeking opportunities to experiment and drive innovation within the programme.

What you’ll bring

Proven technical leadership:  Experience leading design and development in complex environments with the ability to challenge assumptions and lead teams.

Cyber Security Awareness:  Strong understanding of cyber controls and secure development methodologies.

Hands-on Technical Skills:  Confident in technical discussions, code reviews and contributing to codebases or prototypes.

Creative Problem Solving: Eagerness to explore unconventional solutions and apply technology to deliver business value.

Stakeholder Engagement: Effective communicator, able to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, including non technical stakeholders.

Adaptability: Open minded, resilient and willing to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Desirable

Protective Security and IoT:  Experience with protective security technologies (e.g.:  access control, surveillance, biometrics, video analytics) and IoT/Edge devices.

Mechanical Control Systems:  Background with working with engineering teams on mechanical control systems (e.g. building management, operational technology), to deliver integrated, secure and connected real estate solutions.

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Date Posted: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:42:24 +0000

Director of Data Centre Build and Engineering

Key responsibilities:

What / who we're looking for:

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Date Posted: Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:42:24 +0000

Luxury Retail Manager

Luxury Retail Manager – Piccadilly, London

The Whisky Shop is seeking a Retail Manager to lead our flagship Piccadilly store. This is an exciting role at the heart of the UK’s leading specialist whisky retailer.

We are looking for a commercially minded leader with deep roots in London’s luxury or premium on/off-trade scene.

This role requires someone who can drive sales, build meaningful relationships, and deliver a consistently high standard of in-store experience for our customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the Piccadilly flagship store, ensuring a seamless, elevated customer journey at all times

• Drive sales performance, profitability, and KPIs through clear commercial focus and leading by example.

• Continuously manage, develop and inspire a high-performing team, ensuring excellence in customer service, product knowledge, and sales execution

• Deliver ‘approachable’ luxury hosting, including customer welcome, storytelling, upselling, and closing high-value sales

• Build and maintain strong relationships with high-net-worth clients, collectors, and whisky enthusiasts

• Drive and grow in-store events, positioning Piccadilly as a destination for premium experiences and as a hub for our London-based Loyalty programme Members.

• Oversee high store standards, visual merchandising, and stock management in line with our brand expectations

Skills and Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior retail or hospitality management role within luxury retail or premium environments

• Proven commercial track record, with strong experience managing margins and analysing sales performance data

• Natural salesperson with the ability to engage, upsell, and close across a diverse, high-value clientele

• Established network in London, with an existing client base or strong potential customer address book

• Credibility and confidence working with brands and suppliers, including hosting visits, whisky tastings and events

• Excellent communication skills across phone, email, and WhatsApp, with a focus on building long-term client relationships.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive approach to business development

• Passion for premium whisky and spirits, with a desire to create exceptional customer experiences

• Confidence and enthusiasm for content creation, with experience across social media channels, is a strong advantage - with the ability to bring the Piccadilly store experience to life digitally

Salary £40,000 - £60,000 depending on experience + discretionary six-monthly bonus

If you think this sounds like you, and are ready to take ownership of one of our most iconic locations, we would like to hear from you.

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Date Posted: Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:29:27 +0000

Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor

The role

As an Apprenticeship Support Coach, you’ll have a role that’s out of the ordinary. You will be a vital part of maintaining learner progression, engagement, and achievement.    Day-to-day, you will play a critical role in coaching and motivating learners who are off-track or temporarily without an assigned coach. You will also:

 

• Act as a flexible resource to ensure continuity of delivery during periods of absence or increased demand.
• Provide surge support to drive forward learner progression and completions
• Support, motivate and coach learners who are off track through their apprenticeship programme ensuring all components of the apprenticeship programme are completed whilst meeting awarding organisation, ESFA and Ofsted requirements
• Schedule and attend learner progress reviews for learners who have no allocated coach and / or require additional targeted support and complete all required documentation
• Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality learner workshops to support learner progression.

 

 

This role is full time working 37 hours per week. The Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor role is fully remote and requires the successful candidate to deliver support across a range of sites in North Yorkshire and the North East, including but not limited to Catterick, Newcastle upon Tyne, York, Ripon and Thirsk.

 

Essential experience of the Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor:

• Considerable experience as a qualified assessor
• Considerable experience in an appropriate industry environment
• Good understanding of work-based learning programmes

 

 Qualifications for the Motor Vehicle Skills Assessor:

• Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (or equivalent)
• Maths and English – GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent)
• Vehicle Mechanic Level 3 Qualification - (minimum of level 3)

 

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) and Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (EDBS) security clearance for this role.

Apply with your CV and we can arrange a call to discuss your skills for this role.

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Date Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:51:53 +0000

Analogue and Digital Electronic Design Engineer

Are you an Electronics Design Engineer seeking a challenging role working on high-quality projects? Our Client is looking for a skilled and ambitious individual to join  Analogue and Digital Capability Group in Stevenage. You will have a vital role in developing and delivering impeccable electronic designs for our advanced products!

Hybrid working: typically 2 to 3 days per week on-site, due to workload classification.

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

The Role

Take on all aspects of board level electronic design, including schematic capture, prototyping, functional testing, and proving activities. Collaborate with other Electronic Engineering teams to ensure integration of electronics within the product.

Use common development techniques such as circuit simulation and DFMEA to ensure robust electronics design and support the product life cycle from feasibility through to transfer to production, including industrial validation and quality assurance.

Contribute to research and continuous improvement activities to enhance the Electronic Engineering capability.

What we're looking for from you:

• Experience in Electronic design, development and delivery.

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and navigate challenges.

• Knowledge of a wide range of electronic technologies and products.

What they can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)

• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%

• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime

• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days

• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements

• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave. Enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments.

• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more

• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more.

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Date Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:50:05 +0000

Weapons Engineering Instructor

The role
As a Weapons Engineering Instructor, you’ll be at the heart of delivering world-class training to Royal Navy personnel. This is a unique opportunity to share your expertise in submarine Tactical Weapons Engineering systems and make a real impact on national defence. You’ll help ensure our armed forces are fully prepared to operate and maintain weapon handling systems safely and effectively across submarine platforms.

 
Day-to-day you’ll be:
•    Delivering classroom and simulator-based training, primarily focused on Astute Class submarines
•    Providing subject matter expertise to support training design and review
•    Supporting governance through reporting, documentation, and assurance
•    Liaising with stakeholders and acting as a technical point of contact for training queries
•    Maintaining safe systems of work and ensuring compliance with internal and external policies
 

The role is based onsite at HMNB Clyde, and the set working times are Monday to Thursday (08:00–16:30) and Friday (08:00–13:00), totalling 37 hours per week. 

 

Essential experience of the Weapons Engineering Instructor:
•    Sound knowledge of submarine Tactical Weapons Engineering systems 
•    Experience in Weapons Handling operations 

 

Qualifications for the Weapons Engineering Instructor:
•    Qualified Weapons System Board – Competent User Level 3 (CU3) certification

 

Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

 

What they offer 

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK  employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• ‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.
   

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Date Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:50:06 +0000

ILS Manager

The opportunity:

We are seeking a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our Client's ability to support the next generation Missile systems to their worldwide customer base.  These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally.

Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton. (possible relocation available).

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

What we're looking for from you:

• ILS Experience essential
• A broad based engineering background, a degree level qualification in a numerate / technical discipline would be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of Weapon Systems support models
• Understanding of predictive logistics models
• Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple issues on a regular basis
• Strategic planning of support work, from supply chain through to customer delivery

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Date Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:50:52 +0000

ILS Manager

The opportunity:

We are seeking a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our Client's ability to support the next generation Missile systems to their worldwide customer base.  These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally.

Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton. (possible relocation available).

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

What we're looking for from you:

• ILS Experience essential
• A broad based engineering background, a degree level qualification in a numerate / technical discipline would be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of Weapon Systems support models
• Understanding of predictive logistics models
• Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple issues on a regular basis
• Strategic planning of support work, from supply chain through to customer delivery

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Date Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:50:52 +0000

ILS Manager

The opportunity:

We are seeking a number of Integrated Logistic Support Managers to ensure our Client's ability to support the next generation Missile systems to their worldwide customer base.  These opportunities will give you considerable scope to improve programme management skills, develop Customer facing skills and promote your profile internationally.

Location: Stevenage, Bristol or Bolton. (possible relocation available).

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship.

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS).

What we're looking for from you:

• ILS Experience essential
• A broad based engineering background, a degree level qualification in a numerate / technical discipline would be beneficial, with knowledge and experience of Weapon Systems support models
• Understanding of predictive logistics models
• Prioritisation and ability to deal with multiple issues on a regular basis
• Strategic planning of support work, from supply chain through to customer delivery

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Date Posted: Wed, 01 Apr 2026 09:50:52 +0000

Electromagnetic Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the Electromagnetic Spectrum Management Plan (ESMP) covering both design and operational phases of the programme.

• Ensure compliance with electromagnetic standards including Defence Standard 59-411 and MOD spectrum governance processes.

• Manage electromagnetic spectrum planning, allocation, and coordination for systems operating within training and operational environments.

• Liaise with MOD authorities and regulatory bodies, including the Defence Electromagnetic Activity, to obtain spectrum allocations and approvals.

• Conduct electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EMI) assessments to minimise harmful interference across systems.

• Develop frequency allocation matrices and ensure spectrum deconfliction across all systems participating in training exercises.

• Support system design reviews to ensure electromagnetic compatibility and spectrum compliance are incorporated during engineering design phases.

• Perform risk assessments related to electromagnetic emissions, including safety assessments for non-ionising radiation exposure.

• Monitor spectrum usage during exercises or operational deployments and implement corrective actions where required.

• Support modelling and simulation activities to analyse electromagnetic interactions and predict operational spectrum behaviour.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Proven experience in electromagnetic spectrum management, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), or electromagnetic interference (EMI) within complex technical environments.

• Strong knowledge of defence standards related to electromagnetic management, including Defence Standard 59-411.

• Experience working with spectrum planning, frequency allocation, and spectrum management processes.

• Familiarity with regulatory and governance frameworks governing electromagnetic spectrum use.

• Experience conducting EMI/EMC risk assessments and ensuring equipment compliance with relevant standards.

• Experience supporting system design reviews and engineering governance processes.

• Ability to analyse electromagnetic interactions across complex system-of-systems environments.

• Strong understanding of radio frequency (RF) systems and spectrum-dependent technologies.

• Experience collaborating with engineering, safety, and operational teams within structured programmes.

• Degree in Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience working within defence training environments or modelling and simulation systems.

• Experience developing electromagnetic management plans or spectrum coordination plans.

• Knowledge of spectrum modelling, simulation, and analysis techniques.

• Familiarity with software-defined radios, radar systems, or advanced RF communications technologies..

• Understanding of safety assessments related to non-ionising radiation and electromagnetic hazards.

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Date Posted: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:18:00 GMT

Cisco Network Engineer

Cisco Service Operations / Network Engineer

Location: UK – Hybrid

On-site requirement: Farnborough (minimum 1 day per week)

Security Clearance: DV preferred / SC with willingness to progress to DV

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Employment Type: Permanent

 

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Cisco Service Operations / Network Engineer to support a customer-facing service environment. This role combines strong technical networking expertise with service operations and incident management responsibility, working closely with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure service excellence.

 

The position is well suited to:

• An experienced Network or Technical Engineer looking to move into a more service‑focused role, or
• A current Service Operations / Service Management professional with a solid technical networking background.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational support within a service management environment, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
• Lead and manage customer incidents and problems through to resolution
• Support incident, problem, and escalation management activities
• Confidently manage customer escalations, acting as a key point of contact
• Produce and present regular service reports to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Translate complex technical issues into clear, plain‑English updates for senior stakeholders
• Manage personal workload effectively while supporting multiple customer accounts

 

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including:
• Routing
• Switching
• Firewalls
• Hands‑on experience with the Cisco product portfolio, particularly:
• Routing & Switching
• Security technologies
• Data Centre (compute and networking)
• Previous experience working in a Service Operations or Service Management environment
• Good understanding of Incident and Problem Management processes
• Confident communicator, comfortable taking ownership during high‑pressure situations

 

Desirable Skills & Certifications

• CCNA (or equivalent) certification
• Exposure to or certification in ITIL / ITIL Foundation
• Experience in customer‑facing or managed service roles

 

Security & Location Requirements

• Ability to attend the Farnborough site at least one day per week
• DV clearance is preferred
• SC clearance is acceptable, with eligibility and willingness to progress to DV

 

Why Apply?

• Work in a high‑profile Cisco‑focused environment, gaining exposure to enterprise‑scale technologies
• Play a key role in service operations and customer engagement, with real ownership and accountability
• Opportunity to develop your career, whether moving from engineering into service operations or deepening existing operational experience
• Support with security clearance progression (SC to DV where applicable)
• Join a collaborative, professional team where communication and leadership are valued as highly as technical skill
• Hybrid working model with a balance of on‑site collaboration and flexibility

 

 

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Date Posted: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:38:00 GMT

Embedded FPGA / DSP Engineer

Sanderson are currently working with a client who are looking to grow their FPGA / Embedded capability.

You will be designing and implementing real time system software around RF communications and sensors. This senior engineering role combines hands-on detailed design with technical team leadership.

Job Purpose & Key Responsibilities

As an Embedded FPGA / DSP engineer your responsibilities could include:

• FPGA Design and Development
• DSP Algorithm Implementation
• Hardware Interfacing
• System Integration
• Debugging & Lab Testing

Skills will include

• Proven experience in FPGA Design and DSP algorithm development
• Strong understanding of VHDL / Verilog and MATLAB / Simulink
• Embedded C/C++ or Python for testing, automation interaction
• Understanding of digital communication theory and RF principles

This role will require eligibility to be clearable to DV Clearance

If you're interested in the above, apply or reach out to steven.mitchell@sandersonplc.com

Reasonable Adjustments:

Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients.

If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason, please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

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Date Posted: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:42:00 GMT

Senior People & Culture Partner

AWE is recruiting a Senior People & Culture Partner to play a crucial role in driving a high performance culture, leading organisational change, and enabling impactful leadership and talent management.

To be successful in this role it requires evidence of excellent stakeholder engagement at all levels of the business, the ability to build credible and trusted relationships quickly, strong organisational change knowledge, commercial thinking and the ability to work in a highly collaborative way.

Location: Green Park, Reading with free onsite parking.

Package: From £61,040 - £85,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. This role requires close working with the business stakeholders it is aligned to, whilst there is flexibility around working arrangements including hybrid working, this is agreed on an informal, non-contractual basis (typically 3 days onsite per week.) and must meet the needs of your stakeholders.

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

As a Senior People & Culture Partner, this highly visible role is aligned to Function Executive Directors and Business Unit General Managers and/or Delivery Directors who form the Senior Leadership across the enterprise. Building trusted and credible partnerships, Partners will drive and deliver impactful people strategies aligned with business milestones and objectives, our Cultural Deal, and will ensure the effectiveness of People Experience, Change, Talent, Leadership, Performance and Strategic Workforce planning.

As a key strategic role within the People Function, this is also a highly collaborative role, influencing engagement from the business with the People Service Operating Model and championing the customer voice to influence People Strategies and service improvements.

As part of your role, you will:

• Build trusted relationships with senior leaders to align people plans with business strategy.
• Develop and deliver integrated people roadmaps.
• Ensure organisational design and health support strategic goals through effective change initiatives.
• Champion business needs within the People function to shape strategy and service delivery.
• Drive engagement with People programmes, operating models, and cultural initiatives.
• Lead end-to-end talent strategy, including succession planning, capability building, and skills analysis.
• Maximise talent brokerage and succession tools to build workforce resilience.
• Own performance frameworks and embed a performance-driven culture.
• Ensure customer voice informs People Function priorities and delivery.

Who are we looking for?

We're seeking someone with Business Partnering expertise, with proven experience leading organisational change and working with senior leaders in an engaging, credible and influential way to achieve the best business outcome.

You'll bring expertise in coaching senior leaders to enhance performance, leading people change initiatives with a clear understanding of associated risks, and developing actionable people plans to address strategic workforce challenges. Strong understanding of reward and talent/succession planning methodologies is advantageous.

We do need you to have the following:

We are looking for someone who is CIPD qualified, ideally to Level 7, or equivalent in experience and knowledge covering the full spectrum of the HR field.

The ability to obtain security clearance.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Strong technical knowledge in restructure, redundancy and TUPE.
• Experience driving effective talent management and succession activity.
• Experience working with Trade Unions.
• Able to present with confidence when information is ambiguous.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Highly resilient and able to adapt to changing stakeholder needs.

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment, be able to manage your own workload using initiative, and have an enthusiasm and flexible approach when delivering HR expertise to our business.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

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Date Posted: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:54:00 GMT

Network Engineer

Role: DV Network Engineer (Incident Management Focus)

Location: Farnborough, Hampshire

Salary: £60,000 – £70,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Clearance Required: DV

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced DV Network Engineer with a strong background in incident management and operational support to join a high-performing team delivering mission-critical services across MOD and secure defence environments.

This role is heavily focused on network stability, incident response, and service continuity within highly secure, classified environments. You will play a key role in identifying, managing, and resolving high-impact network incidents, ensuring minimal disruption to critical operations.

Working within a fast-paced, security-cleared environment, you will collaborate with technical teams and defence stakeholders to maintain and improve the resilience of complex Cisco-based infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key escalation point for Major Incident Management (MIM) across secure network environments
• Provide Level 2 / Level 3 support for critical network incidents, driving issues through to full resolution
• Lead and support incident triage, root cause analysis (RCA), and post-incident reviews
• Monitor network performance and proactively identify risks to service availability
• Work closely with Service Management teams to ensure SLA adherence and incident reporting
• Support and maintain Cisco network infrastructure (routing, switching, SD-WAN, ACI where applicable)
• Implement fixes, workarounds, and permanent solutions to prevent repeat incidents
• Contribute to runbooks, knowledge base articles, and operational documentation
• Participate in on-call rota and out-of-hours incident response
• Ensure all activities align with MOD security policies and operational standards

Essential Requirements

• Active Developed Vetting (DV) clearance – mandatory
• Proven experience in incident management / BAU support within secure or defence environments
• Strong hands-on experience with Cisco networking (routing & switching essential)
• Experience operating within ITIL-aligned service environments (incident, problem, change)
• Strong troubleshooting capability across protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, STP
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and producing incident reports
• Ability to remain composed and effective in high-pressure, high-severity incident scenarios
• Strong stakeholder communication skills, particularly during live incidents

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with Cisco SD-WAN or ACI environments
• Exposure to network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, PRTG, etc.)
• Automation/scripting (Python, Ansible) for operational efficiency
• Knowledge of network security and secure architecture principles
• Higher-level Cisco certifications (CCNP/CCIE)

Package & Benefits

• Salary: £60,000 – £70,000
• Bonus scheme
• Generous pension
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Ongoing professional development and training

How to Apply

Due to the sensitive nature of this role, only candidates with active DV clearance will be considered. Sponsorship is not available.

Please submit your CV along with a brief overview of your experience in incident management / operational network support, and confirmation of your clearance status.

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Date Posted: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:55:00 GMT

Senior Coating Engineer

Trials, Experiments & Technology Development Senior Coating Engineer

Closing date: 22nd April 2026

Location: RG7 4PR located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking

Package: £49,480 - £55,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications & level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE.

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

AWE have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Coating Specialist to join the Target Fabrication Team, supporting the TT&E Business Unit with the delivery of their Radiation Physics programme. They will act as the lead in polymer and metallic coatings, working with technicians to develop and deliver coating techniques to specialist substrates. This position may appeal to a chemist or chemical engineer with experience in coating micron/sub-micron layered components for high power laser experiments.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will lead the development and delivery of our in-house coating capability. You will develop and optimise polymer and metallic coating techniques to meet customer requirements, and oversee the work of technicians, providing guidance, training and mentorship to support their growth. Working in close collaboration with machining, assembly, and characterisation teams, you will lead the delivery of a comprehensive, end-to-end service for our customers

Whilst not to be considered a check list, some of the things you will be doing are:

• Performing research and development activities to establish in-house coating capabilities
• Developing safe, standardised operating procedures for routine coating procedures
• Investigating methods to meet novel customer requirements
• Identifying and facilitating improved working practices to aid delivery
• Maintaining all chemical and manufacturing processes in line with statutory requirements

We do need you to have the following:

• Strong proven experience as a Coating Specialist or a similar role within the coatings industry
• Good knowledge of different coating types, applications, and associated equipment
• A Degree or equivalent in a STEM discipline including chartership with relevant professional body
• Ideally, experienced in either polymer or metal coatings, however, on the job experience may be considered in place of this

Work hard, be rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions)
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring

You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role (more information on this can be found on our website) and be willing and able to travel within the UK and overseas if required

Important things you need to know:

• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments during the process.

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.

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Date Posted: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:37:00 GMT

Head of Approved Dosimetry Service (DRPS)

Head of Approved Dosimetry Service (DRPS)

Location: PO12 2DL, located in Alverstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £62,210 - £75,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

AWE is recruiting for a Head of Approved Dosimetry Services within the Defence Radiation Protection Services (DRPS) group, based at AWE Alverstoke. DRPS provides the Ministry of Defence and commercial customers with specialist technical and advisory services covering all aspects of ionising and non‑ionising radiation protection.

In this senior position, you will lead the DRPS Approved Dosimetry Service, ensuring scientific excellence, operational reliability, and full regulatory compliance. You will act as the organisation's technical authority for dosimetry, providing expert oversight of all dosimetry activities. This includes leading dosimetry aspects of radiological emergency response and serving as the Technical Lead for the Compensation Scheme for Radiation‑Linked Diseases.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced dosimetry specialist with strong technical leadership experience and a deep understanding of IRR17 and HSE requirements for Approved Dosimetry Services. You will have an established background in personal dosimetry, experience working within regulatory frameworks, and the capability to oversee complex scientific processes with precision and integrity.

You will be driven by a commitment to advancing capability, developing people, and upholding the highest standards of radiological protection. Alongside leading the Approved Dosimetry Service, you will apply your expertise to the Compensation Scheme for Radiation‑Linked Diseases, where clear scientific advice, impartial assessment, and sound professional judgement are essential.

Work hard, be rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

• 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site.

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Date Posted: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:56:00 GMT

MS Dynamics Developer (Power Automate / Dynamics Finance & Operations) for NATO

This is a key technical role within DIANA’s ERP transformation journey, responsible for the development, customization, and integration of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O). As a Dynamics 365 F&O Developer, you will act as a bridge between business needs and system capabilities, ensuring that critical finance and procurement processes—from vendor management and purchase orders to general ledger and budget control—are automated, compliant, and audit-ready.

LEVEL   Mid-Level (G17 equivalent)   

SECURITY CLEARANCE  NATO SECRET

Responsibilities:

• Customize and configure Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, demonstrating expertise in its data structures, frameworks, and development tools such as Visual Studio and Lifecycle Services (LCS), Unified Developer Experience (UDE), and the Power Platform Admin Centre (PPAC). Experience with extension models and best practices for upgrades and maintainability.

• Participate in all phases of the Dynamics 365 F&O implementation lifecycle, including requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support. Collaborate with business analysts and stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business needs.

• Develop, enhance, and stabilise core Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations modules including Procurement & Sourcing, Purchase Orders, Vendor Management, General Ledger, Budgeting, Payments, and Travel & Expense, ensuring reliable transaction processing, compliant approval flows, and high‑quality financial and procurement data.

• Extend and enhance standard Dynamics 365 modules through customizations using X++, C#, and integration patterns. Adhere to coding standards, perform code reviews, and maintain technical documentation.

• Design and build integrations between F&O and external systems using Power Automate, Dataverse, virtual tables, and RESTful APIs. Ensure data integrity, security, and performance in integration solutions.

• Create and maintain automated workflows and approval processes (using Power Automate and native F&O workflows) that embed business rules, thresholds, compliance controls, and auditability, reducing reliance on manual spreadsheets and workarounds.

• Design, maintain, and optimise Data Entities and Data Management Framework (DMF) pipelines for structured data import/export, reporting, and cross‑system synchronisation. Ensure data quality and consistency for finance reporting, dashboards, and audit requirements.

• Use the Power Platform to develop low-code applications (Power Apps) and incorporate AI features to enhance F&O processes. Evaluate and implement new MS Dynamics and Power Platform capabilities as they become available – especially emerging AI capabilities.

• Customise and maintain document templates and outputs (e.g. PO Confirmations, financial journals, reports, and exports using Word/Excel templates), ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with finance and procurement requirements.

• Provide ongoing maintenance, troubleshooting, and third-level support for new and existing Dynamics 365 applications, including performance tuning and bug fixes. Support user training and create technical support documentation.

• Consult with clients and end-users on technical and functional aspects of the platform, providing guidance and recommendations for solution design and best practices. Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and participate in user acceptance testing (UAT).

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• A minimum requirement of a Bachelor’s degree at a nationally recognized/certified University in a related discipline and 3 years post-related experience. Or exceptionally, the lack of a university degree may be compensated by the demonstration of a candidate’s particular abilities or experience that is/are of interest to DX, that is, at least 10 years extensive and progressive expertise in duties related to the function of the post.

• Proven experience developing, customizing, and supporting solutions in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (F&O).

• Proficiency in X++ and C# for Dynamics 365 F&O customizations and integrations.

• Hands‑on experience with Data Entities, DMF, and structured reporting in Dynamics 365 F&O.

• Experience supporting finance and procurement approval logic, compliance requirements, and audit‑ready ERP processes.

• Experience working closely with finance, procurement, and operational stakeholders to translate policies into system logic.

• Experience with Power Platform tools, including Power Automate, Power Apps, and Dataverse.

• Experience with RESTful APIs, virtual tables, and integration patterns.

• Experience with Visual Studio and Lifecycle Services (LCS).

• Working knowledge of Unified Developer Experience (UDE) and Power Platform Admin Center (PPAC).

• Experience participating in all phases of ERP implementation: requirements analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support.

• Demonstrated ability to design and build automated workflows and integrations between F&O and external systems using Power Platform technologies.

• Knowledge of extension models, upgrade strategies, coding standards, and maintainability best practices.

• Experience with unit testing, code reviews, technical documentation, and user acceptance testing (UAT).

• Proven ability to provide maintenance, performance tuning, and third-level support for Dynamics 365 applications.

• Strong communication skills for consulting with clients and translating complex technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

• Desirable:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

  • Project Management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum Master) strongly preferred.

  • Dynamics 365 Solution Architect Expert or equivalent

  • Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Developer Associate, or equivalent.

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Date Posted: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:51:00 GMT

SAP S/4HANA Procurement Project Manager

We are seeking an experience SAP S/4HANA specialist and project manager to support our SAP transformation, delivering new and existing capabilities within the domain and to ensure delivery of the roadmap for the years ahead.

Salary: Up to £70,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 1-2 days per week on-site; depending of the phase of the project, more days on site will be required

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• 
  Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
  
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  Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
  
• 
  Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
  
• 
  Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
  
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  Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
  
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  Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .
  

The opportunity:

We are working on a transformation programme to move from its current SAP ECC6 systems to SAP S/4HANA across the MBDA Group, with Greenfield methodology. This strategy will impact a number of domain areas and the implementation of S/4HANA will provide an opportunity for each domain to review its use of existing tools and determine a roadmap for consolidation across the Group and deliver the best-in-class tools for our business users.

This role will focus on Procurement and you will support maintenance activities as well as supporting the related SAP S/4 modules. This role falls within the Digital Solutions (DS) area of MBDA; part of Digital Excellence (DEx), the DS team focusses on delivering IT solutions that are used to support the business in a variety of domains.

Main responsibilities:

Project management:

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  IT responsibility for the successful implementation of our current S/4HANA Procurement modules for MBDA UK.
  
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  Manage the planning, coordination and supervision of SAP projects, ensuring rigorous monitoring of the quality of the integrator's deliverables.
  
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  To be the main point of contact between business teams and DEx teams (security, network, technical architect, back office...)
  
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  During deployment of S/4 systems, to be the point of contact for the DS Procurement domain for the UK.
  
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  To be in charge of DS Procurement roadmaps for the MBDA UK.
  

Business As Usual-BAU activities and optimisation:

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  To be a DS point of contact to manage the anomalies and enhancements asked for by the key-users for SAP procurement modules.
  
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  To provide functional and technical support to key business users.
  

Leadership and training:

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  Lead and train local and international teams, to monitor the knowledge transfer sessions and reinforce DS capacities on SAP procurement modules.
  

What we're looking for from you:

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  Deep knowledge in the areas of SAP procurement, especially in MM including configuration activities, knowledge in other SAP modules as well the setup of interfaces. Additional experience within the logistics domain would also be beneficial.
  
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  Experience of integrations of SAP procurement with Finance, Supply Chain and Vendor Management Systems.
  
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  Skills in SAP IT project management, with experience of leading multinational SAP projects.
  
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  Hands on experience with data migration and master data governance activities.
  
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  Experience of challenging third-party development teams to deliver against the strategy and finding a solution to deliver the business requirements.
  
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  Experience with S/4 Hana will be an advantage.
  

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Environmental Test Team Leader

An opportunity has arisen in the Environmental Engineering (Mechanical & Climatic) Test Department for an experienced Test Team Leader!

Salary: Circa £65,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 4 - 5 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .

The opportunity:
You'll lead a passionate and dedicated team which provides environmental testing services and applies specialist technical knowledge to safely deliver test programmes on time, on cost and on quality. You'll ensure that work packages are delivered safely by monitoring safety in the work environment, consistency in risk assessments and safe working practices.

You will be leading a team of ~5 environmental test engineers and developing new skills in a technical & leadership role; influencing the design, manufacture and proving of our products; working in our specialist facilities, helping to generate pioneering and innovative testing techniques.
What we're looking for from you:

• Someone who can plan, monitor and deliver assigned work packages for the team and ensure requirements are delivered to plan, quality, timescale and budget in a safe manner.
• Strong environmental test technical background, able to guide the team in resolving challenges.
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of common environmental test standards.
• Expert knowledge of the test methods used to perform variety of environmental testing, i.e. vibration (random, sine, narrowband), shock (classical, operational, pyro) and climatic type (altitude, pressure, temperature, humidity).
• Expertise in writing accurate test records.
• Effective communication, planning, test programme management, staff leadership and management, interpersonal and influencing skills.
• Ability to challenge and endorse the technical content of documents issued by the environmental test team.
• Desire for growth and change, with the potential to develop into a more senior role or technical specialist.

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Export Contract Officer

Bristol

An opportunity has arisen within the UK Export Contract Management Team for an ambitious project manager to provide project and contract administrative support to the delivery of a challenging portfolio of export contracts!

Salary: Circa £30,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
• Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more...
• Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more .

The opportunity:

This is an ideal opportunity to develop programming skills whilst working with MBDA directorates and functions as well as international customers with a wide range of cultural experiences and contract demands. You will be driven by an interesting and diverse work content with an openness to experiencing and embracing different international cultures. This opportunity has a career progression within the Export Contract Management Department.

• Opportunities to engage with a wide range of international Customers and their cultures: North and South America, Asia, the Middle and Far East, Asia Pacific as well as Europe;
• You will be able to provide a significant business contribution to the expanding portfolio of export contracts;

• Support the MBDA Export Contract Manager with the organisation and preparation of Customer facing meetings; post contract kick-off, progress and acceptance meetings;
• Engage with Customers for routine administrative aspects, specifically document definition and coordination for delivery and payment as well as letter of credit, bank guarantees and transportation;
• Preparation and coordination with involved functions within MBDA for customer deliveries in close liaison with Shipping department;
• Provide support during Customer facing Factory Acceptance Tests at MBDA sites for a wide range of MBDA products as well as assisting loading procedures at departure ports and during Customers' acceptance in the concerned country;
• Gather all information pertaining to export licence condition fulfilment, and ensure completeness of the export license tools in conjunction with Export Control function;

What we're looking for from you:

• You are motivated by an interesting and diverse work content with an openness to experiencing and embracing different international cultures;
• You have proven experience in project management, the defence sector and an exposure to international Customers;
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills, including an open, confident and clear communication style;
• A high degree of self-motivation with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Practical relationship management to maintain and grow our relationships with customers and industrial partners as well as with internal teams;
• Previous experience of working functions such as finance, customer support, export control, project management, quality, and shipping;
• You are motivated by an interesting and diverse work content with an openness to experiencing and embracing different international cultures;
• You have proven experience in project management, the defence sector and an exposure to international Customers;
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills, including an open, confident and clear communication style;
• A high degree of self-motivation with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Practical relationship management to maintain and grow our relationships with customers and industrial partners as well as with internal teams;
• Previous experience of working functions such as finance, customer support, export control, project management, quality, and shipping;

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more...

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information.

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Date Posted: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT