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SGS is seeking a commercially driven Analytical Manager to lead growth, diversification and performance of our environmental testing services. This senior role combines analytical credibility with strategic leadership to expand capabilities, improve customer outcomes and deliver sustainable growth.

You will define and deliver the strategic growth plan for analytical services, identify new opportunities, and work with commercial, operational and technical teams to provide turn-key environmental

SGS, a world-leading testing, inspection and certification company, seeks an Analytical Manager to drive growth and performance in environmental testing. You will shape the strategic plan, identify opportunities and deliver turnkey solutions that meet evolving market needs.

You will lead cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and grow services while managing senior stakeholders. This is a high-impact leadership role with travel to Midlands and North East sites.

Salary : Circa £45,000-£57,000 - Depending on Experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working : DW is possible through a close working team approach, with periods of more substantial presence needed on site leading up to and during testing phases. Some elements / periods of off-site working required.

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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:

An opportunity has arisen for a Ground Trials engineer role as part of the CAMM Family Ground Trials team. This is a 7 person team operating under the Ground Trials Manager, delivering all aspects of the Ground Trials activities within the sphere of the CAMM Family Missile Systems Programme.

The team covers both CAMM-ER and CAMM programme activities across domestic and export programmes. There will be an opportunity for involvement across the remit of ground trials activities (EMC and Environmental) within the overall teams scope as part of the wider role. This role primarily supports the planning and delivery of the emergent CAMM programmes of work in the EMC and Environmental domain as part of the critical Obsolescence programmes of work supporting the sustainment of the CAMM Family operational capability into its next life phase.

Responsibilities of the role are:

• Supporting the development of the detailed proving programmes alongside Environmental Engineering, Systems and Design teams with support from the Ground Trials Manager and ISV MS Technical Expert.
• Developing the programme plans for the proving programmes of work - Environmental and EMC
• Developing the trials documentation to support the delivery of the programme of work
• Supporting the delivery of the Env and EMC testing programmes conduct and reporting.
• Providing support into the wider Ground Trials team under the direction of the Ground Trials Manager to deliver the teams overall packages of work.

What we're looking for from you:

• Driven and able to work in a challenging and dynamic project environment
• Flexible, engaging and a team player
• Experience in Env / EMC ground trials would be beneficial / preferable
• Problem solving mind-set
• Communication skills, especially progress reporting, facilitating investigations and resource/facility planning

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A leading provider of environmental testing services is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to take responsibility for operational excellence across a large laboratory site in Newmarket.

This is a key leadership role focused on improving performance, driving operational discipline and supporting the continued growth and transformation of a complex laboratory environment.

The successful candidate will sit above existing laboratory leadership teams, providing strategic direction, improving processes, embedding accountability and ensuring the site operates efficiently, safely and effectively.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced operations leader who enjoys working in turnaround environments, improving performance and building high‑performing teams.

• Provide strategic operational leadership across a multi‑function laboratory environment, working closely with laboratory managers and technical teams.
• Drive operational improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, productivity, quality, service delivery and customer outcomes.
• Review current processes, identify areas for improvement and implement sustainable solutions to improve laboratory performance.
• Establish clear operational KPIs, reporting structures and performance management frameworks.
• Support laboratory leadership teams through periods of change, ensuring alignment, accountability and continuous improvement.
• Act as a visible site leader, engaging with teams at all levels to build trust, improve culture and encourage ownership.
• Identify operational risks and implement strategies to improve resilience, capacity planning and business continuity.
• Work collaboratively with Quality, Technical, Commercial and Support functions to ensure operational objectives are achieved.
• Manage budgets, resources and operational priorities to support business performance.
• Lead improvement programmes using recognised methodologies such as Lean, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement approaches.

We are looking for an experienced operational leader with a strong background in regulated laboratory, scientific, manufacturing or testing environments.

• Proven experience leading operations within a complex, regulated environment.
• Experience managing through change, transformation or turnaround situations.
• A track record of improving operational performance, efficiency and team capability.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence, challenge and develop existing management teams.
• Experience managing managers and leading larger operational teams.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, compliance requirements and regulated environments.
• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, resources and operational priorities.
• A structured approach to problem‑solving with a focus on data, KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Background within laboratory testing, environmental testing, life sciences, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics or another regulated scientific sector.
• Experience working within ISO‑accredited environments (ISO 17025 experience highly desirable).
• Experience implementing Lean, Six Sigma or operational excellence programmes.
• Experience leading teams through cultural and operational change.

• The opportunity to play a key role in transforming and improving a major laboratory operation.
• A senior operational leadership position with significant influence over site performance.
• The chance to work within a highly regulated scientific environment supporting essential testing services.
• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and seniority.

This role would suit an experienced Operations Manager, Head of Operations, Site Operations Leader, Laboratory Operations Director or Operational Excellence professional looking to make a significant impact within a complex laboratory environment.

MBDA is seeking a hands-on engineer to certify missile sub-systems for production by leading mechanical, climatic and EMC qualification trials at Stevenage. The role requires translating verification plans into structured trial instructions, overseeing test execution, and delivering high-quality trial reports to support critical certification activities.

This position involves collaboration with EMC, mechanical, and climatic testing teams, ensuring rigorous testing and adherence to safety and

Cawood's Marchwood laboratory is seeking a junior analyst to learn and perform routine analysis on environmental, industrial and agricultural samples, under UKAS guidelines.

You will work with analytical instrumentation, maintain quality checks, record data accurately and support senior staff to meet deadlines in a busy laboratory environment.

On-the-job training with a clear path to professional development within the Environment Division.

Operational Resilience Manager - Testing Location: Bristol or London Hybrid Working Available

Oliver James has partnered with a leading UK financial services organisation to recruit an Operational Resilience Manager - Testing. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in strengthening the organisation's operational resilience framework, ensuring critical business services can respond to, adapt to and recover from disruption.

You’ll lead the end-to-end delivery of operational resilience testing, working closely with senior stakeholders across the business to develop testing methodologies, execute resilience exercises, and drive continuous improvement. This is a highly visible role offering exposure across technology, operations, risk and business functions, with the opportunity to influence resilience strategy in line with UK regulatory expectations.

• Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the annual Operational Resilience testing programme.
• Develop and continuously enhance scenario testing methodologies and maintain a comprehensive testing scenario library.
• Deliver Important Business Service (IBS) testing in collaboration with business and technology stakeholders.
• Support and oversee wider resilience exercises, including Business Continuity, IT Service Continuity, Cyber Resilience and Workplace Recovery testing.
• Produce post-exercise reports, identify lessons learned and drive resilience improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to Operational Resilience self‑assessments, governance reporting and regulatory compliance activities.
• Work closely with operational resilience, risk, technology and business teams to ensure a joined‑up approach across the resilience lifecycle.
• Support crisis and incident management activities, including participation in an out‑of‑hours on‑call rota when required.

• Proven experience in an Operational Resilience role within Financial Services.
• Strong knowledge of Operational Resilience frameworks, scenario testing and regulatory expectations.
• Experience delivering resilience testing programmes across business and technology functions.
• Familiarity with Crisis Management, Incident Management and Business Continuity planning.
• Good understanding of UK regulatory requirements, including PRA/FCA Operational Resilience guidance. Exposure to DORA would be advantageous.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across multiple business areas.
• Excellent analytical, planning and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Experience managing cross-functional initiatives and driving continuous improvement.
• Degree‑qualified in Business, Risk, Finance or a related discipline is desirable.