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Drinks firms exposed as England lays ground for bottle-deposit scheme

2018-03-28 13:00:00| Daily beverage news and comment - from just-drinks.com

Drinks companies operating in the UK that are already braced for next month's sugar tax are facing further disruption after the Government announced plans to introduce a bottle-deposit return system in England.

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Design & Manufacturing New England

2018-03-26 20:48:29| Canadian Plastics Headlines

Design & Manufacturing New England connects you with over 4,500 engineers and executives and more than 450 leading suppliers across New England’s thriving design and manufacturing sector. This powerful, end-to-end industry showcase will cover up-to-the-minute innovations in design software, motion control components,… The post Design & Manufacturing New England appeared first on Canadian Plastics.

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Heaven can't wait: Church of England offers faster way to pay

2018-03-20 11:48:57| BBC News | Business | UK Edition

Over 16,000 churches will be able to use cashless systems to help members make payments and donations.

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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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