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Harlow

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Principal Contracts Specialist

Join RTX Corporation in Harlow as a Principal Contracts Specialist, supporting high-impact programmes in a global aerospace and defence environment. This permanent role offers a strong salary from £39,987 p/a, hybrid working (3 days on-site), and the chance to work with UK-wide teams across multiple sites in Essex and beyond. Key Responsibilities - Lead the end-to-end management of complex contracts, from review and negotiation through to delivery and close-out - Provide commercial guidance to programme and operational teams, ensuring robust contractual compliance and risk control - Draft, review and negotiate contract terms, amendments, and supporting documentation with customers and suppliers - Manage stakeholder relationships across the business, including finance, legal, procurement, and programme leadership - Support security clearance processes and maintain a high standard of confidentiality and governance What You’ll Need - Proven experience in contracts/commercial management within defence, aerospace, engineering, manufacturing or similarly regulated sectors - Strong knowledge of contract interpretation, negotiation, and change control, with excellent attention to detail - Confidence working with cross-functional teams and communicating clearly with internal and external stakeholders - Eligibility and willingness to obtain/maintain UK Security Clearance; flexibility for occasional UK travel Why Apply Be part of a respected employer with structured development, varied programmes, and a hybrid setup in Harlow that supports work-life balance while keeping you close to key teams.

From £39,987 per year
Harlow
Other

Outreach Support Worker

Peabody is seeking a part-time Outreach Support Worker on a fixed-term contract to support vulnerable people across Harlow and the wider Epping area. This is a rewarding Social Care role in Essex where you’ll help customers build stability, independence, and confidence while working in the community. Key Responsibilities - Visit customers in their homes across Harlow and Epping, providing person-centred support to sustain tenancies - Help people develop practical life skills, routines, and resilience to live more independently - Support customers to access welfare benefits, health services, employment support and local community resources - Complete support plans, risk assessments, and accurate case notes in line with safeguarding and organisational standards - Work collaboratively with partner agencies, landlords, and internal teams to achieve positive outcomes What You’ll Need - Experience supporting vulnerable adults, ideally within housing, mental health, or community outreach services - Good knowledge of safeguarding, boundaries, and trauma-informed approaches (training considered) - Strong communication and organisation skills, with confidence working independently in the community - Desirable: understanding of welfare benefits, tenancy sustainment, and local Essex support services Why Apply Join Peabody and make a measurable difference locally, with a competitive salary from £32,242 p/a and the chance to grow your support work career in Essex.

From £32,242 per year
Harlow
Contract
Social Care

Events Technician (Audio / Visual)

Join Ernest Gordon Recruitment as an Events Technician (Audio / Visual) in Harlow and take ownership of end-to-end AV delivery across standout live events in Essex and beyond. This permanent role is ideal for an experienced hands-on technician who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working with a close-knit production team on conferences, festivals, luxury weddings and private events. Key Responsibilities - Set up, operate and pack down audio, lighting and visual systems for live events - Support event production on-site, ensuring smooth running, cueing and troubleshooting under pressure - Test, maintain and prepare AV equipment, reporting faults and keeping kit event-ready - Work closely with project leads and crew to interpret briefs and deliver high-quality client outcomes - Assist with loading/unloading and safe transport of equipment, following health & safety procedures What You’ll Need - Proven experience as an AV Technician/Events Technician with sound, lighting and event production knowledge - Confident fault-finding skills and a calm, professional approach when dealing with tight timelines - Strong communication and teamwork, with a customer-focused attitude on-site - Full UK driving licence preferred; flexibility for evenings/weekends and occasional travel Why Apply You’ll earn from £30,000 p/a plus overtime, training and progression, with pension and free parking—plus the chance to work on high-end, varied events with a supportive team.

From £30,000 per year
Harlow
IT & Technology

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