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Keolis/Amey wins 5bn Wales rail contract

2018-05-23 07:50:48| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

Arriva has run the Wales and Borders franchise since 2003 but pulled out of the race in December.

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People less likely to move than in 1970s in England and Wales

2018-05-04 02:23:56| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

Census data shows people switch location in England and Wales much less than in previous generations.

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New South Wales Launches $47M Rescue Package to Cope with China Ban

2018-03-21 16:25:33| Waste Age

The package will help consumers, local councils and the waste industry.

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European Space Agency Regional Ambassador North West England North Wales

2018-03-16 17:24:56| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS

Fixed Term 18 months but with scope for extension Full Time About Us The Science Technology Facilities Council STFC is leading the uptake of satellite applications and engagement with the space industry in North West England and North Wales through its delivery of a series of European Space Agency ESA programmes. One key area of work is the Regional Ambassador Platform for ESA Business Applications where an opportunity has arisen for a business development professional to join the team. About the Role You will be expected to proactively work to increase the usage of satellite applications satellite navigation, earth observation, satellite communications, human spaceflight technologies and satellite AIS by businesses in the North Wales and North West England region. The region currently has one of the lowest uptakes in the entire UK but has a large potential user community that could be addressed. Activities will include instigation of new activities for ESA Business Applications identifying customeruser communities and their needs mapping the applications and services companies in the geographic region of interest identifying space capabilities and informing and educating potential customersusers undertake on a regional basis a recurrent UK market analysis extensive networking and even attendance to promote the technological and business opportunities afforded by satellite applications supporting businesses to engage withapply for funding from ESA Business Applications sourcing technical support for businesses from within STFC and external sources collecting case study information and impact data. Additionally, you will work to collect and catalogue information on regional space infrastructure and existing usersproviders of satellite data. You will be expected to provide monthly reports to ESA and STFC on the activities undertaken and steps made towards delivering the contractual targets. Part of the role will be the active engagement with the Regional Ambassadors for the other 5 geographic areas in the UK as well as the network coordinator based in Harwell, Oxfordshire. About you You will be educated to degree level in STEMBusiness related subject or equivalent experience. You will have experience of the UK space landscape and of different types of satellite applications and experience in business development. Experience of how to commercially evaluate a technical idea would be desirable. Benefits An excellent index linked pension scheme, 30 days leave allowance and flexitime are offered. Full details of offered benefits can be found on STFCs careers pages httpwww.stfccareers.co.uk To Apply Applicants are required to include a cover letter outlining their suitability for this role. Please also state where you saw this role advertised. Applications are handled by UK SBS to apply please click the apply button. Applicants who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 44 01793 867000 The closing date for applications is 6th April 2018. The interviewassessment date for this vacancy is 27th April 2018 and will be held at Daresbury Laboratory, Cheshire.

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