Join other community members for the September Teams Fireside Chat where <a style="color: #ffffff;" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-pessner/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ron Pessner</a>, will be our guest speaker.
Ron is the Product Management leader for the Modern Collaborations team for Microsoft 365. The Modern Collaboration team is responsible for leading the transformation of Microsoft's classic Office authoring applications into tools preferred for collaborative work, as well as defining a new category of collaborative experiences with Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft Loop and Microsoft Whiteboard. Each of these integrate into other key Microsoft 365 products like Microsoft Teams.
This session is happening on 12th September at 16:00 BST.
Teams Fireside Chat occurs on the 2nd Thursday of every month at 16:00 BST. For each session, we are joined by a guest speaker from Microsoft who shares their insights. In the second half, we open the floor up to discussion and Q&amp;A, making it the perfect opportunity for you to deepen your Microsoft Teams and Microsoft 365 knowledge with the help of the community!
Click&nbsp;<a style="color: #ffffff;" href="https://events.empowering.cloud/event-details/teams-fireside-chat-ron-pessner/r/rec7FAVcq2ELFw5Hi">HERE </a>to register.

Teams Fireside Chat with Ron Pessner – 12th September | 16:00 BST

Scottish Summit 2024 is coming to you from&nbsp;<a style="color: #ffffff;" href="https://www.pandjlive.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">P&amp;J Live</a>, Aberdeen's state-of-the-art event complex. This is going to be&nbsp;the biggest Scottish Summit to date, spanning 3&nbsp;days.
The Scottish Summit 2024 is gearing up to be the Fall spotlight of the Microsoft community calendar! We will have an exhilarating three days packed with over 100 sessions, workshops, and panel discussions that will leave you briming with knowledge and inspiration.
Our diverse lineup of speakers featuring Microsoft FTEs, MVPs, and community evangelists, all coming together to share their expertise and insights. Whether you're looking to go out of office in Microsoft 365, be dynamics in Dynamics 365, unleashing the power of Azure, becoming a maker in the world of Power Platform, or locking things down with the latest in Security &ndash; this summit has got it all and then some!
It's time to learn, connect and have fun. Scottish Summit is not just an event; it's an immersion into the world of Microsoft technologies. The Scottish Summit is not just an opportunity &ndash; it's a celebration of innovation, collaboration, and the boundless possibilities that the Microsoft ecosystem offers.
Mark your calendar, clear your schedule, and join the community at Scottish Summit 2024. The biggest FREE Microsoft community event ever awaits, and it's going to be nothing short of extraordinary!
For more information and to register, please click <a href="https://www.scottishsummit.com/">HERE</a>.

Scottish Summit 2024  | 18th & 19th October 2024

Our first session at the upcoming Scottish Power Platform user group is not one, but FOUR speakers!
<a id="ember90" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonowendigital/">Simon Owen</a> will be joined by <a id="ember91" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/conaill-soraghan-3b25aa52/">Conaill Soraghan</a> from <a class="app-aware-link " href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/sse-renewables/" target="_self" data-test-app-aware-link="">SSE Renewables</a>, and <a id="ember92" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruaridh-wallace-308b791/">Ruaridh Wallace</a> &amp; <a id="ember93" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-g-bb3221b/">Richard G.</a> of <a class="app-aware-link " href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/virgin-money-uk-plc/" target="_self" data-test-app-aware-link="">Virgin Money</a> to talk about how they have successfully achieve transformation at scale using Power Platform. This session is not to be missed! Get your tickets now! 📅 September 10th ⌚ 6.00pm &ndash; 9.30pm 📌 Three Sisters, Edinburgh 🎫 <a class="app-aware-link " href="https://lnkd.in/d-WjpMy3" target="_self" data-test-app-aware-link="">https://lnkd.in/d-WjpMy3</a> Huge thank you to our platinum sponsors, <a class="app-aware-link " href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/adapt365/" target="_self" data-test-app-aware-link="">Adapt 365</a> and <a class="app-aware-link " href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/digpacks/" target="_self" data-test-app-aware-link="">DigPacks</a>, who will be supporting SPPUG for the next 12 months. If you have any questions at all, please reach out to one of the team: <a id="ember94" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlie-phipps-bennett-%F0%9F%91%A8%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%92%BB-91338715b/">Charlie Phipps-Bennett 👨&zwj;💻</a> | <a id="ember95" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sbaxter86/">Stuart Baxter</a> | <a id="ember96" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshgiles94/">Josh Giles</a> | <a id="ember97" class="ember-view" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ranicolquhoun/">Rani Colquhoun</a>
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Scottish Power Platform User Group |

Placeholder only at the moment but please RSVP as soon as you can by clicking on either of the below links.
Meet up - click&nbsp;<a href="https://www.meetup.com/midlands-azure-user-group/events/297518753/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&amp;utm_source=link">here</a>
LinkedIn - click <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8796823/">here</a>
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Midlands Azure User Group - September 2024 Meetup

Microsoft Cloud Engineering conference agenda is focused on building robust enterprise solutions providing zero to hero deep dive sessions on Microsoft 365, Azure, A.I., Cyber security, Power BI Data Science, Power Platform Low Code Development &amp; Dynamics 365 Bootcamps.
The Microsoft Conference will be taking place at University Academy 92, Brian Statham Way, Manchester M16 0PU
Click <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/m365-summit-manchester-2024-microsoft-ai-cybersecurity-azure-power-platform-tickets-962703140007">HERE </a>to register

M365 Summit - Manchester 2024

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RSVP opens Wednesday 2nd October 2024 (please RSVP via <a href="https://www.meetup.com/glasgow-azure-user-group/events/301502465/?eventOrigin=group_events_list">Meetup</a>)
5:45pm &ndash; 6:00pm Registration
6:00pm &ndash; 6:45pm - TBC
6:50pm - 7:00pm - Quiz
7:00pm &ndash; 7:30pm Food and Drinks
7:30pm - Finish
Food &amp; Drinks - Please do remember though if you can't make the event to cancel your ticket so we know what food to order or not. :)
How to find us - The Garment Factory has an out of hours intercom next to a single black door. Please press "Garment Factory"
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Glasgow Azure User Group #43

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6:00pm &ndash; 6:15pm - Teaching cloud native development with Azure - William Bell
Private and public sector companies continue to migrate services onto public cloud platforms such as Azure and competitors. Undergraduate and postgraduate teaching material has typically not included practical exercises that demonstrate modern cloud native development practices. This talk presents some of the challenges that are faced to enable teaching with Azure, solutions to some of the issues, as well as some longer-term developments that affect education.
6:20pm - 7:00pm - Maximizing Copilot Capabilities for Unit Test creation with Jaap Brasser
Discover how GitHub Copilot can improve your workflow for unit test creation by automating test generation. In this session, we will explore how Copilot leverages advanced AI to write efficient and effective unit tests, saving you significant time and ensuring higher code quality. You will learn how to seamlessly integrate Copilot into your existing development workflow, enabling it to suggest and generate unit tests based on your code. We'll dive into best practices for customizing these generated tests to fit your specific requirements and maintain your testing standards. Additionally, we will address common challenges and pitfalls when using AI-generated tests, providing practical solutions and tips to overcome them. This session is for you if you are a developer or a quality assurance engineer looking to enhance their productivity, reduce manual effort, and adopt AI-driven solutions to streamline their testing practices. By the end of this session, you will have a clear understanding of how to utilize GitHub Copilot to optimize your unit test creation process and ensure robust software development.
7:10pm - 7:20pm - Quiz
7:20pm &ndash; 8:00pm Food and Drinks
8:00pm - Finish
Food &amp; Drinks Please do remember though if you can't make the event to cancel your ticket so we know what food to order or not. :)
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To register, click <a href="https://www.meetup.com/glasgow-azure-user-group/events/300992075/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&amp;utm_source=link">HERE</a>
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How to find us: The Garment Factory has an out of hours intercom next to a single black door. Please press "Garment Factory" then "Incremental" and head to the 3rd floor. You can use the stairs or the elevators.
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Glasgow Azure User Group #42

Join MVP Tom Arbuthnot, Co-Founder, Empowering.Cloud and Martin Boam, Architect - Centre of Excellence, Microsoft to hear all the latest features and updates and Microsoft 365 and get insights into Microsoft's vision and roadmap for future enhancements.
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<a style="color: #000000;" href="https://bit.ly/3yMVgIt" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register for UCX for free</a>

Fireside Chat - Microsoft Roadmap: What's new and what's to come for Microsoft 365? | 2nd October 2024

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🌟&nbsp;Join Us for an Action-Packed Evening of Microsoft Security!&nbsp;🌟
Are you passionate about cybersecurity or eager to learn the latest in Microsoft Security? The Experts Live UK User Group invites you to an exclusive event where industry experts delve into cutting-edge security practices that will elevate your knowledge and skills. Whether you&rsquo;re a seasoned professional or just getting started, this event is packed with insights, networking, and a hands-on demonstration you won&rsquo;t want to miss!
🗓&nbsp;Date: 19th September, 2024 🕕&nbsp;Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 📍&nbsp;Location: Advania Offices, 85 London Wall, London, EC2M 7AD
Agenda:
6:00 PM - 6:20 PM: Networking &amp; Welcome Kick off the evening with a chance to meet fellow security enthusiasts, exchange ideas
6:20 PM - 7:00 PM: Session 1 &ndash; Microsoft Security for MSSPs &amp; the Unified Security Operations Platform Presented by&nbsp;<a class="!text-viridian" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcusburnap/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc">Marcus Burnap</a>, this session dives into the intricacies of Microsoft&rsquo;s modern security landscape. Discover the new Unified Security Operations Platform, its vital components, and why it&rsquo;s a game-changer in the current threat environment. Whether you&rsquo;re managing security yourself or through a Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP), learn how to effectively leverage this platform to stay ahead of adversaries. Plus, get a sneak peek at how Copilot for Security is revolutionizing the way teams respond to threats.
7:00 PM - 7:20 PM: Pizza &amp; Networking Refuel with some delicious pizza and engage in conversations with like-minded professionals. Share your thoughts on the session and get ready for the next big highlight!
7:20 PM - 8:00 PM: Session 2 &ndash; Cracking the Code: Live Ethical Hacking and Security Insights into M365 Tenants Join&nbsp;<a class="!text-viridian" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonjarvisuk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc">Jon Jarvis</a>&nbsp;(MVP) and&nbsp;<a class="!text-viridian" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukeevanstech/" target="_blank" rel="noopener ugc">Luke Evans</a>&nbsp;(MVP) for an electrifying live session where they will demonstrate a real-time hack into a Microsoft 365 tenant using a well-known phishing attack technique. Ever wondered how hackers sidestep MFA and manage to sneakily extract data? This session is your golden ticket to those answers!
What you will learn from this session:
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<li>The Hacker's Playbook: Understand the tactics attackers use to target your digital environment.</li>
<li>Your Shield Against Phishing: Learn how to thwart 99% of phishing attempts with practical, effective strategies.</li>
<li>Emergency Protocols: Find out the best steps to take when dealing with unauthorised access in your environment.</li>
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This session promises to be both fun and interactive, empowering you with the knowledge to fortify your Microsoft 365 tenant against intruders. Get ready to engage with our friendly experts in real-time, ask questions, and gain invaluable insights into safeguarding M365!
8:00 PM onwards: Networking &amp; Drinks After an evening filled with expert insights and thrilling demos, unwind and continue the conversation over drinks. This is your chance to connect with fellow attendees, speakers, and industry professionals in a relaxed setting. Share your thoughts on the sessions, exchange ideas, and expand your professional network.
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<li>Live Hacking Demo: Experience a real-time hack and understand how to defend against it.</li>
<li>Networking Opportunities: Connect with professionals who share your interests and challenges.</li>
<li>Interactive Learning: Engage directly with speakers and peers, and leave with actionable takeaways.</li>
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Don&rsquo;t miss out on this opportunity to enhance your cybersecurity prowess and connect with the Experts Live UK community!
To RSVP, please click <a href="https://www.meetup.com/experts-live-uk/events/302944731/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events">HERE</a>
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Experts Live UK: Unlocking Microsoft Security - 19th September 2024

Do you want to learn more #AI skills? Can you invest a Saturday it to Enfield to join a hackathon?

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Collabdays is a community organised Microsoft 365 learning day offering you the chance to learn from some of the best Microsoft 365 speakers in the industry. We offer learning tracks covering SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Power Platform, and more. Each track is made up of one hour sessions where you will have the chance to learn, and ask questions that will directly benefit you and your organisation.
Collabdays events happen throughout the world, but this specific collabdays is held at The National Museum of Computing in Bletchley Park!
The National Museum of Computing, located in Bletchley Park, is an independent charity housing the world&rsquo;s largest collection of functional historic computers and WW2 machines, including, Enigma, Lorenz the working Turing-Welchman Bombe, the rebuilt Colossus, the world&rsquo;s first electronic computer, and the WITCH, the world&rsquo;s oldest working digital computer. The museum enables visitors to follow the development of computing from the ultra-secret pioneering efforts of the 1940s through the large systems and mainframes of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, and the rise of personal computing in the 1980s and beyond.
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Click <a href="https://www.collabdays.org/2024-bletchleypark/register/">HERE </a>to register to attend.
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CollabDays Bletchely - Microsoft 365 Education Day - 25th September 2024

The Post Build One! Microsoft Build is happening soon online and in Seattle. Sign up here: https://build.microsoft.com/en-US/home You can join Microsoft Build online from 21-23 May. Then join us for a roundup by technology area the following week. Sponsored by: MS Talent &amp; Onyx Data 
Event Overview:
Join us to explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it is changing work in every industry. We are a group of international technology speakers bringing the brightest and best minds in technology to the birthplace of AI. We aim to demystify the rapidly changing AI environment, delve into its practical applications and deepen your understanding. Designed for tech professionals, leaders, and knowledge workers, this seminar will navigate the opportunities for transformation using AI. Purpose: Enhance AI literacy among participants from public and private sectors Help you navigate the "watch back sessions" and key news from Microsoft Build Provide practical insights into AI&rsquo;s role in revolutionising business operations and educational practices Explore ethical considerations and responsible AI implementation Foster problem-solving capabilities using AI in unique industry contexts Lay the groundwork for continuous AI learning and adaptation
Agenda: Speakers to be announced Leon Gordon will share his AI news and views

Bletchley Park AI User Group  - The Post Build

**MS Talent are proud to be one of the annual sponsors for this event!**
Event Overview: Join us to explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it is changing work in the tech industry. We are a group of international technology speakers bringing the brightest and best minds in technology to the birthplace of AI. We aim to demystify AI and delve into its practical applications and deepen your understanding. Designed for tech professionals, leaders, and knowledge workers, this seminar will navigate the opportunities for transformation using AI.
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<li>Enhance AI literacy among participants from public and private sectors</li>
<li>Provide practical insights into AI&rsquo;s role in revolutionising business operations and educational practices</li>
<li>Explore ethical considerations and responsible AI implementation</li>
<li>Foster problem-solving capabilities using AI in unique industry contexts</li>
<li>Lay the groundwork for continuous AI learning and adaptation</li>
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Agenda: Reception drinks Chris Huntingford, ANS - AI keynote Rebecca Oburotha - AI in Power Apps Fergus Kidd, Avanade - AI Experiments and robots at Avanade Networking break Speaker TBA Leon Gordon - AI news and views
After we close at 8:15 pm we are heading to The Eight Belles. You are very welcome to join us.
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How to find us:
We are in the big orange building on the corner of Selwyn Grove. 1 minute walk from Bletchley Station. Free parking is available opposite the venue in the MK College car park.

Bletchley Park AI - The Post Collab Day One - 25 Sept

<h1>About us</h1>We're specialists in Microsoft 365 and Azure technology recruitment. We help the Microsoft community to progress their careers and Microsoft partners to find the most sought-after skills in the market.

We’re a trusted part of the Microsoft talent community because we’ve made it our mission to be a part of it. We’re often referred to as ‘the community recruiters’ because we make it our business to freely share our market knowledge with both talent and hiring managers.We don’t just rely on job boards or LinkedIn, because we don’t have to; we’ve made it our business to build an extensive network of Microsoft professionals.

Will’s list of contacts in the industry is phenomenal, and this shows the respect he commands across the business world and the community.Microsoft MVP

They take the time to understand what sort of person and skill set you’re looking for and are really good at setting salary expectations and skills requirements. They honed in on what we wanted and then all of a sudden, pretty much every person they were sending us, we wanted to recruit.Microsoft Gold Partner

<h2>Helping you stay competitive</h2>We provide feedback from interviews to both you and the candidate. Our clients say this feedback is invaluable for staying competitive in a market where it’s already hard to find talent. You’ll also be given honest advice about what’s happening in the market so you don’t risk losing out; good people often have more than one offer on the table.

Our mission has always been to give back, share knowledge and be really useful to the Microsoft community.
You can&rsquo;t be part of a community and not live by its ethos. That&rsquo;s why we&rsquo;re big on sharing our knowledge of what the Microsoft Cloud market is doing, whether you&rsquo;re looking to advance your career or hire new people.

If you&rsquo;re looking for your next move in the M365 or Microsoft Azure space, we want to help you with the most important career in the world: yours. We&rsquo;ve got loads of resources to give you, or you can chat to one of our team for guidance.

If you&rsquo;re looking to make your next hire, we&rsquo;ll give you an open and honest view of the Microsoft M365 &amp; Azure market. We&rsquo;re not yes people, we&rsquo;re not going to tell you what you want to hear, instead we&rsquo;ll make sure you&rsquo;re not looking for unicorns in a market which is already difficult to hire in.

We&rsquo;re also here to support the wider Microsoft community and to help its members to grow and evolve through knowledge sharing, advice&hellip; and by keeping that bar tab open just a little bit longer at community events.

<h2>fed up of looking for a needle in a haystack?</h2>You’ve won a new contract, or need to grow your team…fast. Congratulations, that’s fantastic news! Like most Microsoft Partners, you need to hire quickly and efficiently, but you know the market is candidate driven, which means finding good people is difficult…. not such fantastic news. If you’re struggling to find good talent, you aren’t alone. We’ve been helping Microsoft partners to find the best talent available in the market for the past 20 years.Having Partner status doesn’t automatically mean you’ll get the best talent…In fact, some of the best talent in the market have never applied for a role online or put their CV on a job board.Fact.That’s where we come in, we can introduce you to people you traditionally won’t have been able to reach. How?...

<h2>Finding you the right people is kind of our speciality…</h2>You know the drill, you’ve got to find new team members with specialist skills, like, yesterday. You’re already inwardly groaning because you know you’re going to have to trawl through hundreds of C.V’s that aren’t the right fit…and time is not on your side.It doesn’t have to be that hard.<h2>Making your hiring process almost painless (you still have to do the interviews)</h2>We know that trying to reverse engineer a person into a job spec, doesn’t work. If it did, hiring new talent would be easy! Which is why we don’t believe in job descriptions. They only describe the job, not the person you’re looking for.<h2>The right people, every time</h2>When you work with us, we’ll make sure we understand your needs really well. In fact, if we can’t talk to the hiring manager about a role, we won’t take the role on. Yes, talking to the hiring manager really is that important in your search to find new talent.<img src="/figure-purple-unicorn.png" alt="figure-purple">

<h2>We won’t flush your career down the toilet</h2>We get it, you’re either constantly approached for roles that aren’t suitable, or you just want someone to understand your career goals and put your needs before a sale.

<h1>Resources</h1>We help the Microsoft community to progress their careers, and Microsoft Partners to find the most sought-after skills in the market.

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Where the Client provides a company car, a notional amount of £6,000 will be added to the salary in order to calculate the Agency’s fee.1.2.&nbsp;Unless the context requires otherwise, references to the singular include the plural.1.3.&nbsp;The headings contained in these Terms of Business are for convenience only and do not affect their interpretation.2. &nbsp;THE CONTRACT2.1.&nbsp;These Terms constitute the contract between the Agency and the Client and are deemed to be accepted by the Client by virtue of an Introduction to, or the Engagement of an Applicant or the passing of any information about the Applicant to any third party following an Introduction.2.2.&nbsp;These terms contain the entire agreement between the parties and unless otherwise agreed in writing by a director of the Agency, these Terms of Business prevail over any other terms of business or purchase conditions put forward by the Client.2.3 No variation or alteration to these Terms shall be valid unless the details of such variation are agreed between the Agency and the Client and are set out in writing and a copy of the varied terms is given to the Client stating the date on or after which such varied terms shall apply.3. &nbsp;NOTIFICATION AND FEES3.1.&nbsp;The Client agrees:a) &nbsp;To notify the Agency immediately of any offer of an Engagement which it makes to theApplicant;b) &nbsp;To notify the Agency immediately that its offer of an Engagement to the Applicant has been accepted and to provide details of the Remuneration to the Agency; andc) &nbsp;To pay the Agency’s fee within 14 days of the date of invoice.3.2.&nbsp;Except in the circumstances set out in clause 5.1 below, no fee is incurred by the Client until the Applicant commences the Engagement when the Agency will render an invoice to the Client for its fees.3.3 The Agency reserves the right to charge interest on invoiced amounts unpaid for more than14 days at the rate of 8% per annum above the base rate from time to time of NatWest Bank from the due date until the date of payment.3.4&nbsp;The fee payable to the Agency by the Client for an Introduction resulting in an Engagement is the amount equal to 20% of the Remuneration applicable during the first 12 months of the Engagement.&nbsp;VAT will be charged on the fee if applicable.3.5 In the event that the Engagement is for a fixed term of less than 12 months, the fee in clause3.4 will apply pro-rata.&nbsp;If the Engagement is extended beyond the initial fixed term or if theClient re-engages the Applicant within 6 calendar months from the date of termination of the first Engagement the Client shall be liable to pay a further fee based on the additional Remuneration applicable for the period of Engagement following the initial fixed term up to the termination of the second Engagement or the first anniversary of its commencement, whichever is the sooner.3.6 If the Client subsequently engages or re-engages the Applicant within the period of 6 calendar months from the date of termination of the Engagement or withdrawal of the offer, a full fee calculated in accordance with clause 3.4 above becomes payable.4. &nbsp;REFUNDS4.1.&nbsp;In order to qualify for the following refund, the Client must pay the Agency’s fee within 14 days of the date of invoice and must notify the Agency in writing of the termination of the Engagement within 7 days of its termination.4.2.&nbsp;If the Engagement terminates before the expiry of 12 weeks from the commencement ofthe Engagement (except where the Applicant is made redundant) the fee will be refunded in accordance with the accompanying Scale of Refund set out in the schedule to these Terms of Business.4.3.&nbsp;In circumstances where clause 3.6 applies the full fee stated in clause 3.4 is payable and there shall be no entitlement to a refund.5. &nbsp;CANCELLATION FEE5.1 If, after an offer of Engagement has been made to the Applicant, the Client decides for any reason to withdraw it, the Client shall be liable to pay the Agency a minimum fee of 5% of the Remuneration where the annual Remuneration is £20,000 or less, 10% of the Remuneration where the annual Remuneration is between £20,001 &amp; £50,000, and 15% of the Remuneration where the annual Remuneration is £50,001 or more.6. &nbsp;INTRODUCTIONS6.1.&nbsp;Introductions of Applicants are confidential.&nbsp;The disclosure by the Client to a third party of any details regarding an Applicant introduced by the Agency which results in an Engagement with that third party within 6 months of the Introduction renders the Client liable to payment of the Agency’s fee as set out in clause 3.4 with no entitlement to any refund.6.2.&nbsp;An introduction fee calculated in accordance with clause 3.4 will be charged in relation to any Applicant engaged as a consequence of or resulting from an introduction by or through the Agency, whether direct or indirect, within 6 months from the date of the Agency’s Introduction.6.3.&nbsp;Where the amount of the actual Remuneration is not known the Agency will charge a fee calculated in accordance with clause 3.4 on the minimum level of remuneration applicable for the position in which the Applicant has been engaged with regard to any information supplied to the Agency by the Client and/or comparable positions in the market generally for such positions.7. &nbsp;SUITABILITY AND REFERENCES7.1.&nbsp;The Agency endeavours to ensure the suitability of any Applicant introduced to the Client by obtaining confirmation of the Applicant’s identity; that the Applicant has the experience, training, qualifications and any authorisation which the Client considers necessary or which may be required by law or by any professional body; and that the Applicant is willing towork to work in the position which the Client seeks to fill.7.2.&nbsp;At the same time as proposing an Applicant to the Client the Agency shall inform the Client of such matters in clause 7.1 as they have obtained confirmation of. Where such information is not given in paper form or by electronic means it shall be confirmed by such means by the end of the third business day (excluding Saturday, Sunday and any public or Bank holiday) following save where the Applicant is being proposed for a position which is the same as one in which the Applicant has worked within the previous five business days and such information has already been given to the Client.7.3.&nbsp;The Agency endeavours to take all such steps as are reasonably practicable to ensure that the Client and Applicant are aware of any requirements imposed by law or any professional body to enable the Applicant to work in the position which the Client seeks to fill.7.4.&nbsp;The Agency endeavours to take all such steps as are reasonably practicable to ensure that it would not be detrimental to the interests of either the Client or the Applicant for the Applicant to work in the position which the Client seeks to fill.7.5.&nbsp;Notwithstanding clauses 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4 above the Client shall satisfy itself as to the suitability of the Applicant and the Client shall take up any references provided by the Applicant to it or the Agency before engaging such Applicant.&nbsp;The Client is responsible for obtaining work permits and/or such other permission to work as may be required, for the arrangement of medical examinations and/or investigations into the medical history of any Applicant, and satisfying any medical and other requirements, qualifications or permission required by law of the country in which the Applicant is engaged to work.7.6.&nbsp;To enable the Agency to comply with its obligations under clauses 7.1, 7.2, 7.3 and 7.4 above the Client undertakes to provide to the Agency details of the position which the Client seeks to fill, including the type of work that the Applicant would be required to do; the location and hours of work; the experience, training, qualifications and any authorisation which the Client considers necessary or which are required by law or any professional body for the Applicant to possess in order to work in the position; and any risks to health orsafety known to the Client and what steps the Client has taken to prevent or control such risks. In addition the Client shall provide details of the date the Client requires the Applicant to commence, the duration or likely duration of the work; the minimum rate of remuneration,expenses and any other benefits that would be offered; the intervals of payment ofremuneration and the length of notice that the Applicant would be entitled to give and receive to terminate the employment with the Client.8. SPECIAL SITUATIONS8.1&nbsp;Where the Applicant is required by law, or any professional body to have any qualifications or authorisations to work in the position which the Client seeks to fill; or the work involves caring for or attending one or more persons under the age of eighteen, or any person who by reason of age, infirmity or who is otherwise in need of care or attention, the Agency will take all reasonably practicable steps to obtain and offer to provide copies of any relevant qualifications or authorisations of the Applicant, two references from persons not related to the Applicant who have agreed that the references they provide may be disclosed to theClient and has taken all reasonably practicable steps to confirm that the Applicant is suitable for the position.&nbsp;If the Agency is unable to do any of the above it shall inform the Client ofthe steps it has taken to obtain this information in any event.9. LIABILITY9.1 The Agency shall not be liable under any circumstances for any loss, expense, damage, delay, costs or compensation (whether direct, indirect or consequential) which may be suffered or incurred by the Client arising from or in any way connected with the Agency seeking an Applicant for the Client or from the Introduction to or Engagement of any Applicant by the Client or from the failure of the Agency to introduce any Applicant.&nbsp;For the avoidance of doubt, the Agency does not exclude liability for death or personal injury arising from its own negligence.10. LAW10.1 These Terms are governed by the law of England &amp; Wales and are subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of England &amp; Wales.SCHEDULE: SCALE OF REFUND1. &nbsp;The following scale of refund only applies in the event that the Client complies with the provisions of clause 3.1 of these Terms of Business.2. &nbsp;Where the Applicant leaves during the first 12 weeks of the Engagement, a partial refund of the introduction fee shall be paid to the Client in accordance with the scale set out below, subject to the conditions in clause 4.1.Week in which theApplicant leaves% of introduction fee refunded1 - 2 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;90%3 - 4 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;80%5 - 6 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;60%7 - 8 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;40%9 - 10&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 20%11 - 12 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;10%3. &nbsp;There will be no refund where the Applicant leaves during or after the 13th week of the Engagement.

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