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We have an exciting opportunity for a Planning Manager to join our team within Vistry Thames Valley, at our office in Reading. Reporting to our Head of Planning, as our Planning Manager, you will be responsible for the planning phases of a number of development projects; overseeing planning matters and coordinating with Land, Commercial, Technical, Production and Sales teams.

As part of the wider team, the Planning Manager will focus on assisting with working development sites through the planning system and into production to meet business requirements and growth plans. This will include providing accurate planning advice and reports as well as managing consultant teams in respect of the legal, planning, development, technical and commercial constraints of any proposal through to securing a viable planning consent and handover to production teams. 

We value in-person collaboration and team culture, but we’re also committed to supporting flexible working where possible. We encourage you to raise any specific requirements during the interview process so we can explore how this could be accommodated.

• Competitive basic salary and annual bonus
• Company car, car allowance or travel allowance
• Salary sacrifice car scheme available to all employees
• Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays increasing to up to 39 days with service
• 2 Volunteering days per annum
• Private medical insurance, with employee paid cover
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Competitive pension scheme through salary sacrifice
• Life assurance at 4 x your annual salary
• Share save and share incentive schemes
• Employee rewards portal with many more benefits…

• Behave in line with our company values – Integrity, Caring and Quality
• RTPI qualified
• Experience in a planning role within either local authority, consultancy, property development or the housing industry.
• Experience of drafting planning statements, planning forms, CIL forms and submitting planning applications on large development sites
• Experience in liaising and negotiating with a wide range of individuals and organisations including professional consultants, local authorities, clients involved in the development process
• Excellent knowledge of the planning system and development process, design and technical issues relevant to house building
• Proven ability to deliver viable planning consents including on larger phased sites
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and to lead and drive the development process
• Proven ability to deliver projects on programme to meet start on site requirements
• Strong time management skills with an ability to prioritise
• Thorough attention to detail
• Able to work as part of a team as well as autonomously
• Ability to build productive stakeholder relationships
• Ability to communicate well with individuals at all levels and positively motivate teams and individuals to deliver
• Strong presentation skills
• Self-sufficient in terms of IT - proficient in MS Office programmes and development software e.g. Viewpoint, COINS
• Ability to delegate when required
• Able to travel on a regular basis throughout the region and as required.

• Assist with progressing and delivering the planning elements of new projects.
• Assist with undertaking planning appraisals of new opportunities and develop planning strategies.
• Manage the submission of planning applications, including drafting planning statements, CIL forms, planning forms and collating submission documents required for validation
• Appoint and manage consultant teams where required
• Ensure the timely submission of schemes / details to the appropriate planning authority and statutory bodies in line with agreed timescales.
• Procure suitable supporting information e.g. surveys, reports, assessments etc. required to support the planning process and enable sufficient pre-delivery planning/design.
• Support the acquisition of land opportunities from public and private sector land.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with local authorities
• Maintain excellent records of submission
• Manage the submission of amendment applications, conditions and S106 obligations as required to allow works to progress on site
• Drive the progress of each project and mitigate against slippage to ensure delivery to agreed timescales.
• Maintain excellent communication with the project team and internal stakeholders to ensure relevant information is correctly shared and circulated, and all actions are progressed in a timely manner.
• Identify and mitigate against risk and work with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to manage risk pre-start on site.
• When required, organise, lead / attend and minute client and / or internal project meetings acting in a professional manner to positively represent Vistry at all times.
• Follow the internal ‘Life of Site’ process.
• Resolve problems through collaboration with the project teams and colleagues and share learning to champion continuous improvement and ensure successful delivery of schemes.
• Promote and represent Vistry when appropriate in order to maximise development opportunities and the reputation of the company.

We build more than homes, we’re making Vistry. Being a responsible developer and award-winning employer means we live each day through our ethos - doing the right thing. Our behaviours reflect this, as well as our values of integrity, caring and quality. Shaping all we do; they empower us to develop sustainable communities across affordable and private housing. We work in a partnership-led way, and you’ll recognise our renowned brands Bovis Homes, Linden Homes and Countryside Homes. Together with Vistry Works, our manufacturing operation, and the functional support of Vistry Services, we’re a proud UK Green Building Council member, UK top five housebuilder with a five-star House Builders Federation (HBF) customer satisfaction rating, and winner of many awards including Top Employer, Global Top Inspiring Workplaces, and Best for Talent Attraction and Outreach. 

Join us in making Vistry.  

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Join Childbase Partnership and be part of something extraordinary.

At Childbase Partnership we have been delivering childcare excellence since 1989. Our mission is to give children the best possible start in life and instil a lifelong passion for learning.  Across all 44-day nurseries, Head Office, and our Training Academy of Excellence, our dedicated colleagues work together to create a lasting, positive impact in our local communities.

We are determined to be excellent and constantly strive for the best outcomes, not only for the children in our care but for every colleague too . 

What makes us special?

• We are 100% employee-owned  – which means we are all partners, we all have a meaningful voice, and we own our future (this includes sharing profits too, tax-free).
• Sector leading initiative: “Partnership Reward Days”  – going the extra mile to promote a healthy work/life balance for you with up to an extra 20 days paid leave a year, meaning up to a phenomenal 50 days leave, with the option to sell a proportion if you would prefer; the choice is yours!
• ‘Number 1’  - we have earned the top spot in the prestigious Nursery World league tables for our Ofsted outcomes, all thanks to our extraordinary colleagues. 
• Record-breaking Green Flag achievements, and climate-positive status  - we save more CO2 than we create (take that, climate change!).
• Planting in excess of 2,000 trees in the Eden Restoration project  - because the planet needs a hug too.
• Over £3.5 million raised for charity  – we’re basically fundraising superheroes (without the capes).

At Childbase Partnership, our ethos is simple; we all belong , we all matter, and we all contribute so we all benefit. Our core values foster happiness, confidence, and growth, with a ‘careers not jobs’ approach, shaping the future of our extraordinary company together. 

Own your future and join us as a Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover) at our Julia Durbin Day Nursery in Oxford.

This role is part-time (25 hours a week) to provide valuable support across the nursery in the middle of the day, over the busy lunch time period. Working hours are , Monday-Friday, 52 weeks of the year. This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Join us and benefit from:

• A competitive salary: £2.36- 5.58 per hour (based on experience and qualifications).
• From day 1:  75% discount for parents and 40% discount for grandparents at any Childbase nursery.
• Generous leave entitlement:   Starting with 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days (pro-rata), plus paid bank holidays and up to 20 additional paid days off through our Partnership Reward Days initiative.
• Exclusive rewards: Tax-free Partnership dividends, qualification reward payments, long-service bonuses, retail discounts, family fun days with free tickets to UK attractions and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Well-being support: Mental Health First Aiders, two free meals a day in the nursery, subsidised medical care, flu jabs, eye care vouchers, occupational health support, and a free will-writing service.
• Growth opportunities: Team inset training days, professional development support, online courses, and apprenticeships through our Training Academy of Excellence.

Your knowledge, skills and character qualities make you the perfect Nursery Practitioner (Lunch Cover).  You are:

• Passionate about making learning fun; your early years experience enables you to inspire young children to reach their full potential.
• Naturally nurturing; you care about others and their well-being and the children in your care feel happy and safe.
• An advocate for partnership working; you thrive as part of a team environment, and you enjoy building meaningful and respectful relationships with others. 

Are you ready to contribute to something quite extraordinary?

To apply, you must currently reside in the UK and hold suitable Right To Work in the UK.  We are sorry, VISA sponsorship is not available at present.  Before commencing in your new role, you will be required to provide Right To Work documentation and any relevant qualifications.   An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references must also be obtained for you.  Rest assured our Recruitment Team are on hand to support and guide you through every step of the process.

• Extensive safeguarding expertise - significant experience (5+ years) managing safeguarding and child protection cases, ideally as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) or in a similar senior role.
• Strong policy knowledge - up-to-date understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education, national safeguarding policy, wider education legislation, and partnership arrangements.
• Proven advisory and training skills - ability to provide expert safeguarding advice to schools, support the resolution of safeguarding deficits, and design and deliver effective training.
• Ongoing professional development - a comprehensive portfolio of CPD in safeguarding and child protection, with evidence of applying learning from reviews and developments into practice.
• Excellent interpersonal and organisational abilities - strong communication, problem-solving, and report-writing skills, with the flexibility to manage competing priorities and support schools in high-pressure situations.

• Salary : £5,000 - 0,000 dependent on experience
• Medical cover so you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host of high-street discounts
• Holiday : You'll work hard at WG, so you'll be rewarded with 7 weeks' holiday (including bank holidays)
• Flexible benefits package : meaning you can increase/decrease your holiday allowance, pension and life insurance - check out our benefits here
• Wellbeing: a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance
• Beautiful working environments with the very best facilities
• A recommend a friend scheme that offers a ,000 bonus every time

Role: Area Sales Manager

Salary: £36,000k - £40,000k + Company car + Commission

Location: Covering the Swindon area but based from the Oxford Hire Centre (OX2 8JD)

Are you looking to start a new career with a great company? We're looking for an Area Sales Manager to join the successful team at Portakabin covering Swindon and surrounding areas.

The role of Area Sales Manager is a hands on, commercial and results driven sales manager who has a passion for business development, understanding clients' needs and achieving orders, whilst delivering excellent customer service and clearly demonstrates our Company values.

You will develop and promote the Company's hire business, to include our full range of products and services, ensuring the Division's Customer Charter is followed. The role is target driven and the key focus is on order winning activity. Working alongside projects and service teams in the region, and the Building Service functions, the role holder will be a strong communicator with a teamwork ethic, effectively communicating with the wider team to ensure delivery of service.

As an Area Hire Manager, you will:

*Be accountable for the delivery of set targets for the year for a particular catchment area including contract value, order numbers, and revenue generating visits as well as other commercial KPI's.

*Carry out structured business development, local and national campaigns, including "cold calling" within the area designated, in order to achieve order targets.

*Prepare quotations and drawings against customer requirements.

*Generate orders by attending Customer sites.

*Maximise added value for every opportunity through promoting the full range of Building Services.

*Complete a customer care programme to ensure maximum satisfaction, continuity of business and maximise referral opportunities.

*Ensuring compliance to business and quality processes for own catchment area, including ISO 9001.

*Effectively use internal systems (e.g. SAP, CRM) to ensure customer information is kept up to date and systems are aligned.

*As directed liaise with the Service Manager with regard to refurbishment, fitting out, deliveries, rectifications and terminations.

*Expedition of monies owed, in line with company guidelines and procedures.

Essential Criteria

*A full UK Driving licence

*Proven commercial experience, including face to face sales experience and business development

*Strong experience of carrying out business development activities (campaign calling and cold calling by phone and in person)

*The ability to work independently and drive in new initiatives

*Strong B2B sales experience

*Solid understanding of various software packages including MS Excel and PowerPoint,

*GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above, education to A Level standard is desirable

*Ability and desire to keep up to date with competitor information and market trends

Benefits & Opportunities

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Option to buy 5 days
• Working flexibly principles
• Contributory pension
• Competitive Commission Structure

• Company Car, electric if available

As a Portakabin Employee, you will also be able to access a range of dedicated health and wellbeing services, a chance to give back to your community with an annual volunteering day off, and fully funded professional qualifications! There is also a great opportunity for career progression within Portakabin.

Why Portakabin?

At Portakabin, we design and deliver high-quality modular buildings for organisations of all sizes. Our solutions support a wide range of sectors, including manufacturing, education, healthcare, transport, utilities, and construction.

We're committed to sustainability, from reducing the environmental impact of our own operations, to designing energy-efficient buildings for our customers, and supporting the communities we serve through employee volunteering and charitable giving.

Today, more than 2,000 people work for Portakabin across ten European countries.

Portakabin is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective colleagues. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives and hire great people to build talented and diverse teams.

We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the application, recruitment, and onboarding processes for candidates that require additional support and/or adjustments to be made. If you are having any difficulty applying, please contact our recruitment team on

Start your journey today; join the AA.   

Join our Roadside Assistant Mechanic development programme and we’ll fine tune your expertise with ongoing support and training. If you’ve got the drive to succeed, we want to hear from you. By joining our development programme, you pledge to become a fully-fledged Roadside Rescue Mechanic with us in the future.

Take a look at all things The AA at our You Tube channel:  The AA - YouTube

Base Salary: £29,350 plus £,5 98 location allowance*

The base salary is achieved on a working week on average of 40 hours.

Top performers can earn upwards of OTE 4,000!

*Eligibility for Location allowance is based on your home postcode

• Start and finish on your driveway, (paid from the moment you get in your van to the moment you get home). * Sign on locations also available for discussion
• Each year, choose your standby hours preferences to suit your lifestyle and work life balance
• Bring your best self and we provide the rest, including; Van, full Uniform, Boots, and the best available equipment!
• Free breakdown cover from  day one
• 23 days holidays (increases with service) 
• Up to 7% company pension contribution
• A famous brand that our customers love with industry leading training
• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and a 24/7 remote GP service for you and your family

Your way with people really sets you apart and you understand not just what your customer wants, but how they feel - you’ll ask the right questions, explain your fix and love ensure your customer can get on with their day. You’re ready for anything, you’ll be there for them, anytime, anywhere and in any weather.   

You’ll be:  

• A communicator:   You're comfortable sharing your knowledge and information in a way that your customers understand the situation and feel safe that their needs will be taken care of  

• A dedicated learner:  Whilst on your journey to becoming a fully-fledged patrol you will take every opportunity to soak up knowledge and learn from others. Whether that’s on the road or in a structured learning setting.  

• A self-starter:  You will be content working independently, as well as collaborating as part of a team, driving to different locations in all weathers  

• A fixer/problem solver:  You will revel in utilising your technical expertise to solve a variety of issues. Whether that’s fixing the vehicle by the roadside or recovering the vehicle to a garage, you are the solution bringer and enable your customer to get on with their day  

You’ll need :  

• NVQ 2 in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair, or equivalent qualifications with appropriate experience  

• It’s essential that you have a full category B driving licence, with 6 points or less,  If you don’t also have category BE (towing) we’ll fund it for you.  

• To be happy working shifts, which could include evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays  

For more information on our full benefits package, including discounted home and motor insurance, take a look at our website,  Taking care of you - AA Careers (theaacareers.co.uk)  

As a valued team member, you’ll have access to a range of fully supported development programmes, designed to help you progress your career with us. Whether you’re looking to grow in your current role, or learn new skills and take on greater responsibilities, we will help you build the career you’re looking for.  

Here at the AA we understand diversity and value the difference this brings to our culture and our customers. We actively seek people from diverse backgrounds to join us and become part of an inclusive company where you can be yourself, are empowered to be your best and feel like you truly belong.  

You can apply today with or without a CV (if you wish to apply without a CV then please list your most recent experience along with your qualifications on the application form) by clicking on the link below and filling out a short application form. Your application will then be reviewed before we arrange an online interview assessment. As part of the onboarding process, we complete several pre-employment checks including work reference, credit and criminal record checks.   

Ready for anything? Apply Today  

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

Your role

Are you a seasoned Verification & Validation Engineer with a passion for RF hardware testing? This is your opportunity to work hands-on with cutting-edge telecommunications payloads, collaborating directly with the client team to create and execute functional validation test cases for flight software. You'll be immersed in hardware testbench environments, leveraging advanced tools such as RF simulators, spectrum analyzers, and software simulators to ensure robust and reliable system performance. With a minimum of five years’ relevant experience, you’ll play a critical role in shaping the future of satellite communications through precision testing and engineering excellence.

Your profile

To succeed in this role, you should bring deep expertise in RF testing and functional validation of satellite payloads on hardware testbenches. A strong grasp of software-hardware integration and debugging is essential, along with hands-on experience validating firmware features across ASIC, DSP, and FPGA platforms. You’ll be comfortable working in Linux environments, familiar with safety-critical software standards, and confident navigating configuration management tools and the software development lifecycle.

• Proven experience in RF testing and firmware validation on hardware boards (ASIC, DSP, FPGA)
• Strong understanding of software-hardware integration, issue debugging, and test specification development
• Familiarity with safety-critical software standards (e.g. MISRA, DO178-C) and tools like Git, Jira, DOORS
• Working knowledge of CCSDS standards, with Eclipse and Java experience considered a plus

What you’ll love about working here

• Open access to digital learning platforms
• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or
• Possibility to work up to 45 days per year from abroad
• Award winning career acceleration programs

Need to know

• All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security Clearance OR Developed Vetting.
• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.
• This is a role that is on-site 5 days a week.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same.

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Cramer SME (Newbury/Hybrid)

Cramer SME with experience in Amdocs Cramer 8.0 experience including customisations, Task engine, Delivery Engine, Resource planner, Route finder.

Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.

If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including:

identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service)

Your role 

• Develop and publish solution design guidelines and integration plans.
• Participate in business requirement to technical requirement conversion and drive the project with required documentation (HLD/LLD), solution design and system topology documents.
• Coordinate development activities and ensure technical specifications are delivered to meet business requirements.
• Present and communicate technical solution designs to senior management, customers and partners/suppliers.
• Drive the delivery of functional implementation of a solution.
• High level of experience and knowledge to deliver projects and able to personally undertake IT due diligence and delivery activities across the platforms.

Your Profile

a) Essential Qualifications:

• Over all 8-12 years- experience in Inventory Management System design.
• Experience in Amdocs Cramer V8.0, design, implementation, enhancement and support of business applications.
• Must have Amdocs Cramer 8.0 experience including customisations, Task engine, Delivery Engine, Resource planner, Route finder.
• Should have a good understanding of the industry standards and models; eTOM, ITIL, PMBOK.
• Experience in multi-vendor solution development delivering requirements to multiple sponsors through a common platform.
• High level of experience and knowledge to deliver projects and able to personally undertake IT due diligence and delivery activities across the platforms.

b) Requisite Skills:

• Hands on Cramer Customisation on Resource Manager Customisation, Home page customisation, Web report customisation.
• Customisation and implementation experience in Amdocs products Task Engine, Delivery Engine, Sync Engine, Resource Planner.
• Implementation experience in Cramer Configurator and Metadata Manager.
• Solution and design experience of Service Delivery and Service Assurance business process.
• Amdocs Cramer version 8.0 deployment experience.
• Excellent knowledge in the 2G/3G/4G/5G Vodafone Mobile Cramer and network.
• Experience in Cramer federation and Cramer consolidation.
• Min 6-8 years- experience in Java and Oracle PL/SQL development.
• Good hands on RestAPIs, Python.

C) Functional:

• Bachelor Degree in Engineering-information technology or equivalent.
• Technical Project Management experience essential.
• Develop and publish solution design guidelines and integration plans.
• Participate in business requirement to technical requirement conversion and drive the project with required documentation (HLD/LLD), solution design and system topology documents.
• Coordinate development activities and ensure technical specifications are delivered to meet business requirements.

d) Behavioural:

• Able to effectively present and communicate technical solution designs to senior management, customers and partners/suppliers.
• Must be able to drive the delivery of functional implementation of a solution.
• Must be able to own the responsibility for delivery (whether internal delivery or managing 3rd party delivery team).
• Should continually strive to improve systems being developed to better business requirements and promote efficiency.
• Should be comfortable to work with a team across global time zone and geographies.

If you're excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply, your unique experience could be just what we need

What you’ll love about working here

• Open access to digital learning platforms

• Active employee networks promoting diversity, equity and inclusion like OutFront, CapAbility or 

• A work environment recognized by Ethisphere as one of the World’s most Ethical companies

Need to know

• All roles will require a level of security clearance; BPSS OR Security Clearance OR Developed Vetting.

• You can bring your whole self to work. At Capgemini building an inclusive future is part of everyday life and will be part of your working reality. We have built a representative and welcoming environment, for everyone.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

About the role

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can be part of a fantastic team who deliver their very best at all times?  Would you love to work for a charity where we believe that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential?  If so, this could be the job for you! 

Sense is currently recruiting for an Assistant Shop Manager to work 15 hours per week at our shop in Swindon on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting time to join our team and work in our network of over 120 shops as we continue our exciting shop growth programme. We are looking for someone to lead and inspire an enthusiastic team, drive delivery of standards, operational and customer service excellence - all to maximize vital income generation for the charity.

Some key areas of ownership for the successful applicant include:

• Building, training and inspiring a great team of volunteers
• Delivering superb shop standards, offer and customer engagement
• Driving stock generation and community engagement

Each year, over four million people buy an item from us, so our shops play a pivotal role in raising brand awareness and income to make a difference to the lives of the people we support. 

Key skills and experience:

• The successful applicant will need to be self-motivated, creative, be a great communicator and positively committed to working in charity retail.
• Experience of inspiring a team to provide excellent customer service.
• An eye for detail that will ensure a safe, clean, and inviting environment for customers, staff, and volunteers.
• Experience of working in a retail environment or within a team leader position.

This position requires the applicant to be willing to work Bank Holidays and weekends as required and it is desirable that they have flexibility to work across 7 days of the week.

About Sense

We believe that every disabled person should have the opportunity to connect with others and be included in the world. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Sense is proud to be a disability confident leader .

Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.

To apply:

Please use the link below to complete your application. Managers will use your application to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly.  We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on or

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to a DBS check; level dependant on the nature of the role.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit: 

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

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We're Hiring: Mortgage Underwriters

Location: Fully Remote (Including all training)

Type: Full Time, permanent

Reports to : Underwriting Team Manager

Salary - Competitive

Start Date - 19th January 2026

Are you a experienced mortgage Underwriter looking to make a real impact? We're on the lookout for motivated professionals to join our dynamic Lending Operations team at Kensington Mortgages.

This is more than just a job , it's a chance to be at the heart of our underwriting function, helping us deliver responsible, specialist lending with integrity. If you're passionate about making a difference and thrive in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.

As an Underwriter, you'll be responsible for assessing and approving Residential and Buy-to-Let mortgage applications, ensuring they align with our lending policy, FCA standards, and Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) principles.

You'll be a key player in risk-based decision-making, maintaining top-tier underwriting standards and building strong relationships with brokers.

For over 25 years, Kensington Mortgages has been a pioneer in specialist mortgage solutions, offering hope to customers who may not fit the mould of traditional lending.

We call it the Kensington Difference a commitment to understanding each customer's unique story and providing tailored solutions when others won't.

As a wholly owned subsidiary of Barclays Bank UK PLC, we operate with the highest standards of service and integrity, fully authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority.

• Underwrite and approve mortgage applications within your mandate (200k+), ensuring quality and compliance.
• Escalate cases outside mandate with clear rationale.
• Communicate effectively with brokers, providing timely updates and clarity.
• Support User Acceptance Testing (UAT) phases.
• Champion TCF and responsible lending principles.
• Collaborate with the completions team to drive operational efficiency.
• Uphold our Code of Business Ethics and support financial crime prevention.
• Stay up to date with HR policies, regulations, and underwriting standards.
• Meet service level agreements and handle complaints professionally.
• Contribute to process improvements and ad hoc projects.

• Minimum 3 years experience in Prime and Specialist lending with a minimum mandate of 200k+.
• Strong communication skills and confidence in broker engagement.
• Deep understanding of the mortgage intermediary market and FCA permissions.
• Awareness of organised fraud and risk mitigation controls.
• A proactive, adaptable mindset with a collaborative spirit.
• Solid grasp of responsible lending and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience underwriting residential and buy to let cases

• Experience with niche Buy-to-Let lending (HMOs, light refurbishments, multi-unit properties).
• Knowledge of Second Charge lending.
• CeMAP qualification.

At Kensington Mortgages, we believe our employees are the heart of our success. We are committed to creating a supportive and flexible work environment that values personal growth, professional development and a healthy work-life balance

Our inclusive culture respects and celebrates diversity in all its forms, ensuring that everyone feels welcome, valued and understood. We recognise and appreciate differences in thinking, learning styles, gender, race, identity, ethnic origins and sexual expression.

We are an inclusive, neurodiversity-friendly employer committed to creating a supportive environment where all employees can thrive

At Kensington Mortgages, our people are our greatest asset. We offer:

• A supportive and flexible work environment.
• Opportunities for personal growth and professional development.
• A culture that celebrates diversity, inclusion, and neurodiversity.
• A workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered.

If you're passionate about providing an exceptional service and want to join a team that values your contributions we'd love to hear from you

Apply today and be part of the Kensington Mortgages family and help us to continue making a positive impact in the lives of our customers.

All offers of employment are subject to background checks including DBS, credit, and Right to Work verification.

**Start Date: Monday 19th January - **Please ensure availability for training and avoid long periods of annual leave during the initial onboarding phase.