Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. ​ Location : - Cheadle (Greater Manchester), Templecombe (Somerset), or Bristol - hybrid working arrangement 3 days per week in the office vs. home Working hours: Full time or part time hours available We are looking for a Bid Manager . In this role you will be responsible for leading the delivery of high‑quality, strategically important bids within our Underwater Systems (UWS) domain. As part of a rapidly growing area of the business, you will coordinate multi‑disciplinary teams, shape robust bid strategies and ensure...

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Under Water Systems (UWS) Our purpose is to be the leading provider of underwater sensors and decision superiority, helping navies across the world keep our friends, families and all of us safe. We cover four sectors: Mine Counter Measures, Anti-Submarine warfare, Services and Future Capabilities. Primary Purpose of the Role: The Project Design Authority will be responsible for Solution Compliance for a Bid or Project. The PDA acts as the primary technical leader of the bid or project team and as the lead technical...

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Under Water Systems (UWS) Our purpose is to be the leading provider of underwater sensors and decision superiority, helping navies across the world keep our friends, families and all of us safe. We cover four sectors: Mine Counter Measures, Anti-Submarine warfare, Services and Future Capabilities. Primary Purpose of the Role: To carry out general engineering tasks as required by the business. Responsible for the design and development of RF and electronic items within the CAP group, including but not limited to...

Corporate: Light & Wonder’s corporate team is comprised of incredible talent that works across the enterprise, defying boundaries to provide essential services in an extraordinary manner to ensure the success of the organization and the well-being of employees. Position Summary The Tax Manager, EMEA, will be responsible for the overseeing all income tax issues related to Europe. The focus will be on tax compliance, tax provision, transfer pricing and tax planning. The job requires working with the US tax team, the LATAM and APAC tax Managers, Accounting, Treasury, Operations and Legal. On a daily basis, the role involves advising regional finance teams, coordinating with external advisors, and managing deadlines across multiple jurisdictions. The Tax Manager will act as the key escalation point for technical issues, support audits and enquiries, monitor legislative developments, and ensure consistent application of Group tax policies while maintaining strong controls...

Corporate: Light & Wonder’s corporate team is comprised of incredible talent that works across the enterprise, defying boundaries to provide essential services in an extraordinary manner to ensure the success of the organization and the well-being of employees. Position Summary As an Accountant, Technical Reporting, you’ll join a high-performing team of subject-matter experts, taking ownership of legal entity reporting across multiple global jurisdictions. This role is ideal for someone looking to make a first move from practice (e.g. Big 4 or similar) into industry, offering broad exposure and real ownership from day one. You’ll work closely with teams across the Group to manage audits and statutory reporting, ensuring timely delivery of financial statements while acting as the key contact for external auditors. Alongside this, you’ll provide technical accounting guidance across the business, translating complex issues into clear, practical insights. As a...

Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe. Position Summary   Job Summary:   In this role, the   Executive Assistant   will support the International Managing Director and the EMEA Regional Managing Director, working closely with their   respective International &   Regional Leadership Teams to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day executive activities.    In addition to core executive support, the EA will play a key role in enabling effective internal communications, coordinating social and engagement initiatives, and providing ad hoc marketing and communications support to enhance   Creator   experience and connectivity across the region.   This is a highly visible and varied role, and the ideal candidate will be organized,...

Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe. Position Summary We’re building a modern, resilient materials planning capability that supports Light & Wonder’s global gaming hardware portfolio, from new product launches to sustained, high‑volume production. As Manager, Materials Management/ Planning you’ll play a pivotal, hands‑on role in shaping how materials, inventory, and data flow across the business, helping define how we plan, execute, and scale now and in the future. This role offers genuine ownership. You’ll operate at the core of our operations driving strategy, improving critical planning systems and processes, and leading performance‑critical initiatives around service, inventory accuracy, and cost. Working closely with manufacturing, engineering, finance, IT,...

Nursery – Didsbury Salary – £32,510 per annum (dependent on qualification/s and experience) Location – Manchester Are you looking to work for an organisation whose culture is driven by our HEART principles – Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork? Where you can be yourself, feel supported, and help to make a difference to the next generation? Somewhere you can say: “I did that.” We’re looking for a Deputy Manager to join our Didsbury nursery. Our Benefits Salary - £32,510 per annum Childcare discount of 75% for first child Enhanced parental leave 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and paid Christmas closure. Ability to also purchase additional leave* Pension Financial and wellbeing benefits including 24/7 virtual GP appointments, early access to wages, and more Professional development programme access for every stage of your career, including access to a careers coach *Subject to T&Cs The Role...

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. We are seeking an experienced Test Design Engineer/Architect with a focus on Test Solutions to join our engineering function. In this role, you will define and deliver innovative, robust, and scalable test architectures to support the development, verification, and validation of complex aerospace and defence systems. As a key member of the engineering team, you will ensure that our test strategies align with customer requirements (including MOD standards), programme needs, and long-term product sustainment. You will shape the...