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Subject Matter Expert
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6 months contract with local authority
We are seeking a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to spearhead the operational enhancement and strategic transformation of our Local Authority leisure centre offerings in Dudley. This role is crucial as our leisure centres face challenges such as declining memberships, outdated infrastructure, substantial public subsidies, and operations managed by staff with limited commercial expertise. We are poised for change and require an expert to lead this transformation.
Responsibilities- Assume interim operational control to stabilize and enhance performance.
- Conduct a comprehensive review of facilities, operations, workforce, and financials.
- Identify efficiencies, eliminate waste, and uncover growth opportunities.
- Develop a comprehensive business case for the service's future, including new delivery models, workforce needs, and long-term sustainability.
- Incorporate health and wellbeing outcomes, including the potential for social prescribing.
- Proven experience in commercially managing and improving leisure centres, preferably with multi-site experience.
- Expertise in identifying and implementing operational efficiencies and revenue growth.
- Strong understanding of workforce development and service transformation.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, from political leaders to front-line staff.
- Experience in producing business cases and options appraisals for public sector clients.
Subject Matter Expert
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Product Specialists
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Product Specialists
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We are recruiting experienced Product Support Specialists with at least 2 years experience in supporting business enterprise software, experience with TMS, WMS, Microsoft Dynamics or similar is preferred.
The roles involves training and assisting our clients to use our world class enterprise software to transform their efficiency, service and profitability. Our software handles customer service, logistics, CRM, WMS, financials and business intelligence for our rapidly growing list of clients in 15+ countries.
All our people work from their home or coworking offices in 10 countries. We chat every day on Teams and meet up socially at least 4 times a year. This year in June we met in Budapest, Hungary, had a ski trip in Kitzbuhel, Austria in February, we will meet in Paris in September, at Christmas we all meet in Dublin,
We complement your work experience with in house and external courses – not necessarily related to your work but with a view to your personal and professional development.
What we offer
- A competitive salary
- An excellent working environment – for example, we don’t do overtime
- In house and external courses focused on your personal and professional development
- Fully remote working
- Quarterly company meetups
Roles
- Presenting training courses on aspects of our enterprise software
- Advising clients on how to use our software to improve their business
- Planning software rollouts with our clients’ management
- Working with our development teams to test and refine new facilities
- Analysing issues and proposing solutions
- Identifying improvements of benefit to our clients
- General support
Requirements
- Ability to work fluently in English
- 2+years experience of supporting an ERP, WMS, TMS or similar software
- B2B experience
- Good people and communication skills
- Bachelors degree
- Lifelong learner
- Attention to detail combined with imagination
- Practical approach to real world problems
Endur Specialists
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Multiple Openings — Endur Specialists (Developers / Tech BAs / JVS / PPA) | Energy Trading
Role Overview
We are looking for experienced
Endur professionals
to join our Energy Trading & Risk Management (ETRM) team.
This role is open to
Developers, Technical Business Analysts, JVS Developers, and PPA Specialists
with proven expertise in
OpenLink Endur
across the
Oil, Gas, Power, and Commodities
trading domains.
The ideal candidate will combine
technical depth
,
functional understanding
, and
business acumen
, working closely with front, middle, and back-office users to design, develop, enhance, and support Endur-based solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and enhance
custom modules, workflows, and integrations within
OpenLink Endur
using
.NET, JVS, and OpenComponents
. - Work closely with
business users (Traders, Risk, and Operations)
to understand requirements and deliver
fit-for-purpose solutions
. - Develop and maintain
JVS scripts
,
UDSRs
,
OpServices
, and
extensions
to support new products, pricing logic, and trade lifecycle processes. - Support
deal modeling and configuration
for Power, Gas, and Oil products — including
physical power contracts and Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)
. - Configure and manage
power curves
, shaping, interpolation, and integration with market data sources. - Collaborate with functional teams to enhance
risk management, settlements, and reporting
processes. - Participate in
system upgrades, migrations, and greenfield implementations
of Endur (v16+ or higher). - Provide
production support (L2/L3)
— troubleshoot issues across trading, settlements, and risk reporting. - Work within
Agile/Scrum
teams and contribute to sprint planning, delivery, and backlog grooming. - Contribute to
DevOps practices
, including CI/CD pipelines, version control, and automated testing/deployment. - Document
technical design, configurations, and support procedures
for ongoing maintainability and audit readiness.
Core Skills & ExperienceMust-Have
- Strong experience in
OpenLink Endur (v16 or higher)
in a technical, functional, or hybrid role. - Hands-on expertise in one or more of the following:
- .NET SDK / Toolkit
- OpenComponents
- OpServices
- JVS scripting
- UDSR Development
- Solid understanding of
trade lifecycle
, deal booking, risk, settlements, and reporting. - Experience in
Power, Gas, or Oil commodities
with exposure to both physical and financial products. - Good knowledge of
SQL (SQL Server / Oracle)
for data extraction, debugging, and analysis. - Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced trading environment.
Desirable / Nice-to-Have
- Experience in
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
setup and deal modeling within Endur. - Understanding of
power market fundamentals
— generation, forecasting, and settlement processes. - Familiarity with
risk & PnL reporting
, curve management, and market data integration. - Experience with
DevOps tools
(Azure DevOps, Git, Jenkins) and
CI/CD pipelines
. - Exposure to
messaging and middleware tools
(RabbitMQ, Kafka). - Experience working in
Agile/Scrum
environments with distributed teams. - Familiarity with
incident, problem, and change management
in ITIL-based support processes. - Knowledge of
Orchestrade
or other ETRM/CTRM systems.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management across business and IT.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet tight SLAs in trading environments.
- Self-driven, proactive, and capable of working with minimal supervision.
Additional Details
- Location:
Onsite (Geneva / London / Bangalore or as per project needs). Remote work generally not preferred. - Experience Level:
4–15 years in Endur-related roles. - Duration:
Long-term (typically 2–3 years). - Start Date:
Immediate or short notice preferred. - Domain:
Energy Trading – Oil, Gas, Power, and Commodities.
Senior Biodiversity Specialists
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Job Title: Senior Biodiversity Specialists
Location: Flexible (within our region) hybrid, approx. 2 days a week in an office (NB Regular weekly travel across the region required)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: circa £55,000 depending on skills and experience
The Environment & Innovation team is at the forefront of Southern Water's drive to enhance and protect the environment. Deploying the latest innovative solutions and working in partnership with our customers and stakeholders, the team takes a holistic approach to managing water quality and flow across the region. Currently delivering a £0million portfolio which rapidly expands to over billion over the next 10 years. This is a fast-paced team that is now expanding to continue to deliver a larger programme of sustainable and innovative solutions. We are developing an exciting new team led by the Environment Strategy Manager, who are together responsible for driving environmental ambition and delivery across the business. Together this team will have responsibility for our Biodiversity and Inns programmes.
Job Overview
We are currently recruiting two brand new Senior Specialists into our team – an Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) and an Ecology expert.
The role holders will support the Principal Biodiversity & INNS Specialist as part of an in-house team to deliver the company's Biodiversity and Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) and/or deliver the company's Biodiversity Performance Commitment and Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP). Successful implementation of our WINEP programmes directly influences our Environmental Performance Assessment star rating. These roles will manage a small delivery team.
- Subject matter expert on Ecology or INNS, conservation delivery partnerships and how they relate directly to our business.
- Support the delivery of key programmes of work, including Biodiversity, INNS, land management of our estate and the delivery of our WINEP programme.
- Supporting the Principal Biodiversity & INNS Specialist to technically manage implementation, monitoring and reporting of biodiversity / INNS initiatives and projects. Responsible for undertaking technical evaluation / recommendations on environmental nature-based measures needed.
- Engagement with key stakeholders and partners, environmental NGOs and catchment partnerships, as well as other Water Companies to promote our programme. Representing Southern Water on technical environmental partnerships.
About You
- Demonstrable applied expertise of project delivery in ecological/botanical monitoring, biodiversity enhancement projects, estate management, and innovative conservation delivery.
- Proven experience of project delivery of INNS/Biodiversity or Ecology projects.
- Experience managing delivery of technical work via sub-contracted consultancy teams.
- A strong track record of stakeholder engagement and management.
- Experience of managing and mentoring a small team.
- Great communicator and ability to engage and deliver complex presentations in a clear and concise way to a variety of senior, technical, non-technical and public audiences.
- Ability / willingness to travel across the region regularly (weekly) to attend site visits and meetings.
Package
This role will be full time Monday to Friday with a hybrid approach to working between one of our offices, sites and home. We are offering a salary of circa £55,000 s well as other benefits including:
- Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
- 25 days annual leave
- Life assurance equal to 4x salary
- Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
- Health Cash Plan
- Full funded eye tests
- Two paid volunteering days a year
- Occupational health service
- Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
- Digital GP service
- Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
- Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
- Cycle to work scheme
Join our Environment & Innovation team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers and the environment.
Does this opportunity excite you but you're not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? We will also be hiring a range of other Biodiversity Specialists across the team so please apply if you are interested in these types on roles.
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support – because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That's why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you'll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position.
Privacy Statement:
Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your Manager is aware of your application.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.
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Senior Biodiversity Specialists
Posted 28 days ago
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Job Title: Senior Biodiversity Specialists
Location: Flexible (within our region) hybrid, approx. 2 days a week in an office (NB Regular weekly travel across the region required)
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: circa £55,000 depending on skills and experience
The Environment & Innovation team is at the forefront of Southern Water's drive to enhance and protect the environment. Deploying the latest innovative solutions and working in partnership with our customers and stakeholders, the team takes a holistic approach to managing water quality and flow across the region. Currently delivering a £0million portfolio which rapidly expands to over billion over the next 10 years. This is a fast-paced team that is now expanding to continue to deliver a larger programme of sustainable and innovative solutions. We are developing an exciting new team led by the Environment Strategy Manager, who are together responsible for driving environmental ambition and delivery across the business. Together this team will have responsibility for our Biodiversity and Inns programmes.
Job Overview
We are currently recruiting two brand new Senior Specialists into our team – an Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) and an Ecology expert.
The role holders will support the Principal Biodiversity & INNS Specialist as part of an in-house team to deliver the company's Biodiversity and Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) and/or deliver the company's Biodiversity Performance Commitment and Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP). Successful implementation of our WINEP programmes directly influences our Environmental Performance Assessment star rating. These roles will manage a small delivery team.
- Subject matter expert on Ecology or INNS, conservation delivery partnerships and how they relate directly to our business.
- Support the delivery of key programmes of work, including Biodiversity, INNS, land management of our estate and the delivery of our WINEP programme.
- Supporting the Principal Biodiversity & INNS Specialist to technically manage implementation, monitoring and reporting of biodiversity / INNS initiatives and projects. Responsible for undertaking technical evaluation / recommendations on environmental nature-based measures needed.
- Engagement with key stakeholders and partners, environmental NGOs and catchment partnerships, as well as other Water Companies to promote our programme. Representing Southern Water on technical environmental partnerships.
About You
- Demonstrable applied expertise of project delivery in ecological/botanical monitoring, biodiversity enhancement projects, estate management, and innovative conservation delivery.
- Proven experience of project delivery of INNS/Biodiversity or Ecology projects.
- Experience managing delivery of technical work via sub-contracted consultancy teams.
- A strong track record of stakeholder engagement and management.
- Experience of managing and mentoring a small team.
- Great communicator and ability to engage and deliver complex presentations in a clear and concise way to a variety of senior, technical, non-technical and public audiences.
- Ability / willingness to travel across the region regularly (weekly) to attend site visits and meetings.
Package
This role will be full time Monday to Friday with a hybrid approach to working between one of our offices, sites and home. We are offering a salary of circa £55,000 s well as other benefits including:
- Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
- 25 days annual leave
- Life assurance equal to 4x salary
- Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
- Health Cash Plan
- Full funded eye tests
- Two paid volunteering days a year
- Occupational health service
- Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
- Digital GP service
- Study support may be available for job-related qualifications
- Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
- Cycle to work scheme
Join our Environment & Innovation team and see how far your career could progress with a company committed to career progression, training and development opportunities, our customers and the environment.
Does this opportunity excite you but you're not 100% sure if you meet all the requirements for the role? We will also be hiring a range of other Biodiversity Specialists across the team so please apply if you are interested in these types on roles.
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, because delivering water for life is our core purpose. To achieve this, we need 24/7 support in place to resolve incidents quickly and efficiently. All our employees understand the importance of out-of-hours incident support – because when problems appear, fixing them is our top priority. That's why our people join together and support when and however needed to make sure our customers get the service they deserve. Joining the Southern Water family means you'll become part of our incident support team. During your interview, your manager will speak to you about any incident support rotas that apply to your position.
Privacy Statement:
Please note: If you are an existing Southern Water employee, you will need to confirm within your application that your Manager is aware of your application.
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. You will need to provide evidence of eligibility (e.g. a passport or long birth certificate and proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months), will be required as part of the recruitment process. If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.
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Static Equipment Subject Matter Expert

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Static Equipment Subject Matter Expert
Simply put at KBR, we do work that matter.
Every day, our people work together to deliver solutions that are helping solve the great challenges and opportunities of our time, including climate change, national security, energy transition and security, cybersecurity, space exploration, and more.
The KBR team of teams delivers future-forward science, technology and engineering solutions and mission-critical services that help governments and companies around the world accomplish their most important objectives, while also helping achieve their sustainability goals.
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world. KBR employs approximately 37,000 people worldwide with customers in more than 80 countries and operations in over 29 countries. KBR is proud to work with its customers across the globe to provide technology, value-added services, and long-term operations and maintenance services to ensure consistent delivery with predictable results. At KBR, We Deliver.
KBR's global business comprises two main segments. This role sits within STS in the Integrated Solutions business unit.
Integrated Solutions is the engineering and project delivery group providing services which include front-end and detailed engineering, procurement, construction services, and program management primarily in the hydrocarbons and energy transition industries.
The energy sector is at a pivotal point in history. With traditional energy such as oil and gas needing to become more sustainable and the world looking to alternative energy sources, our engineers are at the forefront of this energy transition for some of the most prominent clients in the industry.
KBR is delivering innovative design and construction projects at the forefront of both energy transition and conventional energy markets. We work on some of the biggest and most complex energy industry projects around the world and our teams are some of the best and brightest in the industry.
The Opportunity
We invite a subject matter expert in tank and pressure vessel engineering to consider future opportunities within our dynamic team at KBR. This highly respected role involves extensive interaction with clients, project managers, suppliers, senior leadership, and our global network of mechanical engineers across KBR's international offices.
The successful candidate will provide technical leadership in the engineering of LNG storage tanks, atmospheric storage tanks, and pressure vessels. Relevant experience is typically gained through working for a consulting engineering firm or an end-user organisation.
What We Are Looking For:
+ A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline. Chartered engineer status is preferred.
+ Proven track record as a subject matter expert on energy transition and petrochemical projects, covering concept development, front-end engineering design, and detailed design.
+ Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
+ Comprehensive knowledge of static equipment design standards relevant to energy transition or oil and gas sectors.
+ Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary teams.
+ Full eligibility to work in the United Kingdom without restrictions or visa sponsorship.
KBR Company Information
When you become part of the KBR team, your opportunities are endless. Through collaboration with our customers, we're defining tomorrow's challenges, then providing the solutions and services to overcome those challenges, always maintaining our commitment to total safety and reliability.
At KBR, we partner with government and industry clients to provide purposeful and comprehensive solutions with an emphasis on efficiency and safety. With a full portfolio of services, proprietary technologies and expertise, our employees are ready to handle projects and missions throughout their entire lifecycle, from planning and design to sustainability and maintenance. Whether at the bottom of the ocean or in outer space, our clients trust us to deliver the impossible on a daily basis.
Working at KBR means being rewarded for your contributions. In addition to competitive benefits and professional development, our people are empowered to use all their potential, creating meaningful change for themselves and our clients. We attract the best minds in the world because our expertise thrives on creativity, resourcefulness and collaboration. That is how we supply our clients with cutting-edge solutions and services.
As the needs of the world change, we're ready to respond and guide the way forward with strategic, sustainable, and technological advancements grounded in more than a century of practical application and execution.
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Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Electronics
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Position Overview:
The Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Electronics provides specialized knowledge and expertise in electronic systems and components used in defense applications. This role involves advising the supply chain team on the technical requirement of materials, sourcing support, contract negotiation in technical terms, planning requirement and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements. The SME collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive innovation and enhance the performance and reliability of defense electronic systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Expertise:
- Provide deep technical knowledge and guidance on electronic systems, including radar, communication, navigation, and control systems.
- Advise on the selection, integration, and optimization of electronic components and subsystems.
- Research and Development:
- Support research initiatives to develop advanced electronic technologies for defense applications.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to drive innovation in electronic systems.
Compliance and Standards:
- Ensure electronic systems comply with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements, such as MIL-STD, ITAR, and EAR.
- Advise on best practices for maintaining compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
Project Management:
- Support project teams by providing technical expertise and ensuring project milestones and deliverables are met.
- Assist in the preparation of technical documentation, including design specifications, test plans, and reports.
Training and Mentoring:
- Provide training and mentorship to engineers and technical staff on electronic systems and technologies.
- Develop and deliver technical presentations and workshops.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, software engineering, and manufacturing, to ensure seamless integration of electronic systems.
- Communicate technical information effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree or Ph.D. preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in electronics engineering within the defense industry.
- Deep knowledge of electronic systems used in defense applications, including radar, communication, and control systems.
- Experience with electronic design tools and simulation software.
- Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements, such as MIL-STD, ITAR, and EAR.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and provide leadership and mentorship.
Competencies:
- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in electronic systems and components, with the ability to solve complex technical problems.
- Innovation: Ability to drive technological innovation and stay current with industry advancements.
- Attention to Detail: Precision in reviewing designs, schematics, and test results.
- Leadership: Strong leadership skills to mentor and guide technical teams.
- Communication: Effective communication skills to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
- Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and industry trends.
*NB: All applicants CVS will be reviewed and should your skillset match our client’s requirements, we will contact you via email / mobile. We are also happy to consider you for other open opportunities within Firstaff . If however, you object to us holding your data on file, please acknowledge via email by return.*
Online Subject Matter Expert - Mathematics
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Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and refine mathematics curriculum content for various educational levels (e.g., GCSE, A-Level, University).
- Create clear, concise, and accurate educational materials, including lesson plans, exercises, and assessments.
- Write engaging explanations of mathematical concepts, ensuring pedagogical soundness.
- Review and validate existing educational content for accuracy and pedagogical effectiveness.
- Provide online tutoring and support to students, answering questions and guiding them through challenging topics.
- Develop solutions and explanations for complex mathematical problems.
- Collaborate with instructional designers and other subject matter experts in a virtual environment.
- Stay current with educational trends and advancements in mathematics pedagogy.
- Contribute to the creation of interactive learning modules and digital resources.
- Participate in regular team meetings and discussions via video conferencing.
- This is a fully remote position, requiring a dedicated workspace and reliable internet connection.
- Master's degree or PhD in Mathematics, Statistics, or a closely related field.
- Teaching qualification or significant experience in delivering mathematics education at secondary or tertiary level.
- Demonstrable expertise in a wide range of mathematical topics.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
- Proficiency in using online learning platforms and digital content creation tools.
- Experience in curriculum development or instructional design is highly desirable.
- A passion for education and a commitment to student success.
- Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in a fully remote, collaborative digital environment.