Seebyte
Edinburgh, UK
Because of the nature of the work associated with this post it is subject to special nationality rules, and this is post is restricted to individuals who are UK British Nationals. For this role, due to government security requirements, the term ‘UK Nationals’ must exclude anyone who is a dual national or naturalised British (i.e. originally a foreign national).
SeeByte, the global market leader in the development of smart software for uncrewed maritime systems, are looking to recruit an IT Service Lead to join our expanding team in central Edinburgh.
You will have a unique opportunity to play a significant role in a dynamic and world-respected technology company within the exciting field of robotics, with clear development, training and career progression opportunities provided. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an innovative and forward-thinking company with an international client base.
Due to the nature of this role, daily office attendance is required and it is not eligible for remote or hybrid working. SeeByte operates a satellite office in Bristol and occasional, reimbursed travel will be required.
Benefits
We are proud to have and promote a healthy work-life balance in a casual working environment. Some of the benefits include:
Competitive salary and shared employee / employer contributory pension scheme
Generous holiday entitlement and option to buy additional holidays after 1 year of service.
Travel compensation scheme
Clear development, training and career progression opportunities
External, online training courses and in-house training
Offices in the centre of Edinburgh and in Bristol, two great cities to live and work
Free access to a gymnasium
Free, on-site parking
Enhanced family friendly policies
Showers, lockers, swipe access internal bike store
Travel season ticket loan
Annual company day out
Save money on your commute as SeeByte participates in the Cycle to Work Scheme and Travel season ticket loan. SeeByte also supports an Electric Vehicle leasing scheme.
Main Purpose of the Role
The IT Service Lead will own the end-to-end user experience and provide expert technical support for SeeByte, ensuring the smooth operation of IT service delivery within the organisation. This role involves leading IT service delivery, collaborating closely with colleagues, daily troubleshooting, system maintenance, asset management, and requires a candidate who can quickly integrate with the team and provide excellent support.
Key Responsibilities of the Role
Run the Service Desk: you will be responsible for the health of the service queue, triaging issues, setting and upholding SLAs, following up on issues and managing the backlog. You will collate and report metrics to the IT Manager.
Technical Support & Troubleshooting: you will act as a first point of contact for end-users, resolving hardware, software, and network issues via in-person, email, chat and phone support.
Onboarding and Offboarding: you will assist with the IT aspects of onboarding and offboarding of new employees, ensuring they have the necessary equipment, access and induction training.
Hardware & Software: you will Install, configure, and maintain computer hardware, peripherals, operating systems, and applications to defined security baselines. This includes supporting software like Microsoft Office 365, and hardware such as laptops, videoconferencing equipment and printers.
User Account & Access Management : you will set up, manage, and maintain user accounts, permissions, and access controls across various systems.
Asset Management : you will maintain accurate inventory records for IT equipment and assist in the deployment of new hardware and software, working with vendors and suppliers to keep licensing in good order.
Maintaining Documentation: you will create and maintain technical documentation, including user guides and a knowledge base for common issues.
Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Proven experience in a senior IT service delivery position and proficient working with an IT Service Management Platform.
A relevant IT qualification, such as ITIL 4, Microsoft Certifications (e.g. MD-102, MS-102) or Cisco CCNA.
Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical users.
Strong experience supporting and maintaining enterprise Windows desktop systems. Ubuntu LTS (22.04 & 24.04) support experience would be advantageous.
Experienced with Microsoft 365 administration including Entra ID, Intune and Teams.
Comfortable with automation tools such as PowerShell and Ansible.
Solid understanding of IT security principles, data protection, change management, vulnerability and patch management.
Behaviours that make you brilliant for this role
Leadership & Team Player: you take ownership of your domain and can define strategic plans and road maps and take colleagues with you on the journey to organisational success. You excel at collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a supportive team environment. You focus on the end-user experience, including follow-up, resulting in successful outcomes.
Clear Communicator : your ability to translate complex technical information into simple, understandable terms for a non-technical audience is paramount. You build trust with stakeholders and manage expectations. You resolve conflicts diplomatically and maintain relationships and service integrity.
Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking : you approach issues methodically, analyse symptoms, identify root causes, and develop effective, innovative, comprehensive solutions that align with the business goals. You anticipate problems early, identify and manage risks and implement appropriate mitigations.
Reliability and Professionalism: you deliver on commitments and meet deadlines. You maintain composure under pressure and demonstrate ethical judgement. You adapt to change and embrace new technologies, processes and organizational priorities.
Apply
To apply please send a recent copy of your CV and a cover letter to hr@seebyte.com .
As an inclusive employer, SeeByte aims to build diverse teams by encouraging applications from a wide range of individuals.
Because of the nature of the work associated with this post it is subject to special nationality rules, and this is post is restricted to individuals who are UK British Nationals. For this role, due to government security requirements, the term ‘UK Nationals’ must exclude anyone who is a dual national or naturalised British (i.e. originally a foreign national).
All offers of employment will be conditional to a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) process and will require a Security Check (SC) clearance once employed. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/sc-guidance-pack-for-applicants
As part of this process, SeeByte collects Personal Data as defined under UK GDPR including proof of identity, nationality and immigration status, right to work in the UK, employment and/or academic references and Basic Disclosure information for unspent criminal convictions. Please see details pertaining to your personal data in our Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.seebyte.com/privacy-policy
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
Because of the nature of the work associated with this post it is subject to special nationality rules, and this is post is restricted to individuals who are UK British Nationals. For this role, due to government security requirements, the term ‘UK Nationals’ must exclude anyone who is a dual national or naturalised British (i.e. originally a foreign national).
SeeByte, the global market leader in the development of smart software for uncrewed maritime systems, are looking to recruit an IT Service Lead to join our expanding team in central Edinburgh.
You will have a unique opportunity to play a significant role in a dynamic and world-respected technology company within the exciting field of robotics, with clear development, training and career progression opportunities provided. This is a fantastic opportunity to work for an innovative and forward-thinking company with an international client base.
Due to the nature of this role, daily office attendance is required and it is not eligible for remote or hybrid working. SeeByte operates a satellite office in Bristol and occasional, reimbursed travel will be required.
Benefits
We are proud to have and promote a healthy work-life balance in a casual working environment. Some of the benefits include:
Competitive salary and shared employee / employer contributory pension scheme
Generous holiday entitlement and option to buy additional holidays after 1 year of service.
Travel compensation scheme
Clear development, training and career progression opportunities
External, online training courses and in-house training
Offices in the centre of Edinburgh and in Bristol, two great cities to live and work
Free access to a gymnasium
Free, on-site parking
Enhanced family friendly policies
Showers, lockers, swipe access internal bike store
Travel season ticket loan
Annual company day out
Save money on your commute as SeeByte participates in the Cycle to Work Scheme and Travel season ticket loan. SeeByte also supports an Electric Vehicle leasing scheme.
Main Purpose of the Role
The IT Service Lead will own the end-to-end user experience and provide expert technical support for SeeByte, ensuring the smooth operation of IT service delivery within the organisation. This role involves leading IT service delivery, collaborating closely with colleagues, daily troubleshooting, system maintenance, asset management, and requires a candidate who can quickly integrate with the team and provide excellent support.
Key Responsibilities of the Role
Run the Service Desk: you will be responsible for the health of the service queue, triaging issues, setting and upholding SLAs, following up on issues and managing the backlog. You will collate and report metrics to the IT Manager.
Technical Support & Troubleshooting: you will act as a first point of contact for end-users, resolving hardware, software, and network issues via in-person, email, chat and phone support.
Onboarding and Offboarding: you will assist with the IT aspects of onboarding and offboarding of new employees, ensuring they have the necessary equipment, access and induction training.
Hardware & Software: you will Install, configure, and maintain computer hardware, peripherals, operating systems, and applications to defined security baselines. This includes supporting software like Microsoft Office 365, and hardware such as laptops, videoconferencing equipment and printers.
User Account & Access Management : you will set up, manage, and maintain user accounts, permissions, and access controls across various systems.
Asset Management : you will maintain accurate inventory records for IT equipment and assist in the deployment of new hardware and software, working with vendors and suppliers to keep licensing in good order.
Maintaining Documentation: you will create and maintain technical documentation, including user guides and a knowledge base for common issues.
Key Skills, Experience and Qualifications
Proven experience in a senior IT service delivery position and proficient working with an IT Service Management Platform.
A relevant IT qualification, such as ITIL 4, Microsoft Certifications (e.g. MD-102, MS-102) or Cisco CCNA.
Strong customer service and communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical users.
Strong experience supporting and maintaining enterprise Windows desktop systems. Ubuntu LTS (22.04 & 24.04) support experience would be advantageous.
Experienced with Microsoft 365 administration including Entra ID, Intune and Teams.
Comfortable with automation tools such as PowerShell and Ansible.
Solid understanding of IT security principles, data protection, change management, vulnerability and patch management.
Behaviours that make you brilliant for this role
Leadership & Team Player: you take ownership of your domain and can define strategic plans and road maps and take colleagues with you on the journey to organisational success. You excel at collaborating with colleagues, sharing knowledge, and contributing to a supportive team environment. You focus on the end-user experience, including follow-up, resulting in successful outcomes.
Clear Communicator : your ability to translate complex technical information into simple, understandable terms for a non-technical audience is paramount. You build trust with stakeholders and manage expectations. You resolve conflicts diplomatically and maintain relationships and service integrity.
Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking : you approach issues methodically, analyse symptoms, identify root causes, and develop effective, innovative, comprehensive solutions that align with the business goals. You anticipate problems early, identify and manage risks and implement appropriate mitigations.
Reliability and Professionalism: you deliver on commitments and meet deadlines. You maintain composure under pressure and demonstrate ethical judgement. You adapt to change and embrace new technologies, processes and organizational priorities.
Apply
To apply please send a recent copy of your CV and a cover letter to hr@seebyte.com .
As an inclusive employer, SeeByte aims to build diverse teams by encouraging applications from a wide range of individuals.
Because of the nature of the work associated with this post it is subject to special nationality rules, and this is post is restricted to individuals who are UK British Nationals. For this role, due to government security requirements, the term ‘UK Nationals’ must exclude anyone who is a dual national or naturalised British (i.e. originally a foreign national).
All offers of employment will be conditional to a Baseline Personal Security Standard (BPSS) process and will require a Security Check (SC) clearance once employed. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance - United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/sc-guidance-pack-for-applicants
As part of this process, SeeByte collects Personal Data as defined under UK GDPR including proof of identity, nationality and immigration status, right to work in the UK, employment and/or academic references and Basic Disclosure information for unspent criminal convictions. Please see details pertaining to your personal data in our Privacy Notice which can be found at https://www.seebyte.com/privacy-policy
NO RECRUITMENT AGENCIES
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Holborn, London, UK
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Database Administrator (DBA) to join and manage our new Data team including a Junior Database Administrator. The role will include taking the lead with data quality and integrity, identifying issues and their causes, resolving data and process issues, and steering data cleansing activities across a diverse workforce.
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing data and databases within the Microsoft ecosystem, including Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse. Additionally, the candidate will be skilled in using SQL and Power BI to create detailed reports and dashboards for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
Key Responsibilities
Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of databases within Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse.
Ensure databases are properly structured, maintained, and upgraded as needed.
Define, implement, and manage seamless data integration across various platforms and applications.
Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access and breaches.
Develop and manage backup and recovery plans to safeguard data integrity and availability.
Diagnose and resolve data and database-related issues promptly to minimise downtime and ensure smooth operations.
Management and training of junior staff and data teams.
Oversee data cleansing operations to ensure data is accurate and free from inconsistencies.
Develop and maintain detailed reports and dashboards using Power BI to track and visualise KPIs.
Monitor and optimise database performance to ensure efficient data retrieval and storage.
Monitor and audit data to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring high data integrity.
Ensuring that the right data is available to the right people at the right time.
Assisting teams in analysing data to support business decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality requirements are met and conduct regular data quality assessments to track improvements.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures.
Work closely and collaboratively with IT colleagues, development teams, and other stakeholders in a diverse and inclusive global environment to support data-related needs and projects.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Database Administrator or Data Analyst.
Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse.
High level of skills in Power BI to include Dashboards and Executive reporting.
Strong knowledge of SQL and database management systems.
Experience with database performance tuning and optimisation.
Experience in implementing data security best practices.
Excellent problem-solving abilities.
Experience managing data cleansing exercises.
Experience managing and mentoring staff.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
Ability to work well alone and as part of a team.
Strong commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion fostering a collaborative environment amongst their team and the wider organisation
What's in it for you?
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus UK bank holidays
Sick pay: Enhanced company scheme subject to terms and conditions
Life assurance: Company life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
Pension: Generous Pension Scheme (from day 1 of joining)
Check out the full range of benefits on offer on our careers site
Application Notes:
A covering letter of ideally one A4 page but no more than two along with your CV is required to complete your application. See cover letter guidance at the end of our advert on our careers site.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 hours by Sunday 10 November 2024.
Interviews are scheduled to take place from the week commencing 18 November 2024.
Due to business requirements, we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible however, we are committed to considering all applications fairly.
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Database Administrator (DBA) to join and manage our new Data team including a Junior Database Administrator. The role will include taking the lead with data quality and integrity, identifying issues and their causes, resolving data and process issues, and steering data cleansing activities across a diverse workforce.
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing data and databases within the Microsoft ecosystem, including Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse. Additionally, the candidate will be skilled in using SQL and Power BI to create detailed reports and dashboards for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
Key Responsibilities
Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of databases within Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse.
Ensure databases are properly structured, maintained, and upgraded as needed.
Define, implement, and manage seamless data integration across various platforms and applications.
Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access and breaches.
Develop and manage backup and recovery plans to safeguard data integrity and availability.
Diagnose and resolve data and database-related issues promptly to minimise downtime and ensure smooth operations.
Management and training of junior staff and data teams.
Oversee data cleansing operations to ensure data is accurate and free from inconsistencies.
Develop and maintain detailed reports and dashboards using Power BI to track and visualise KPIs.
Monitor and optimise database performance to ensure efficient data retrieval and storage.
Monitor and audit data to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring high data integrity.
Ensuring that the right data is available to the right people at the right time.
Assisting teams in analysing data to support business decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality requirements are met and conduct regular data quality assessments to track improvements.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures.
Work closely and collaboratively with IT colleagues, development teams, and other stakeholders in a diverse and inclusive global environment to support data-related needs and projects.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Database Administrator or Data Analyst.
Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse.
High level of skills in Power BI to include Dashboards and Executive reporting.
Strong knowledge of SQL and database management systems.
Experience with database performance tuning and optimisation.
Experience in implementing data security best practices.
Excellent problem-solving abilities.
Experience managing data cleansing exercises.
Experience managing and mentoring staff.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
Ability to work well alone and as part of a team.
Strong commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion fostering a collaborative environment amongst their team and the wider organisation
What's in it for you?
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus UK bank holidays
Sick pay: Enhanced company scheme subject to terms and conditions
Life assurance: Company life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
Pension: Generous Pension Scheme (from day 1 of joining)
Check out the full range of benefits on offer on our careers site
Application Notes:
A covering letter of ideally one A4 page but no more than two along with your CV is required to complete your application. See cover letter guidance at the end of our advert on our careers site.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 hours by Sunday 10 November 2024.
Interviews are scheduled to take place from the week commencing 18 November 2024.
Due to business requirements, we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible however, we are committed to considering all applications fairly.
Global Canopy
Oxford, Oxfordshire
GLOBAL CANOPY, OXFORD
RESEARCHER- DATA PROJECTS
FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL MARCH 2021, FULL-TIME
FROM £25,000 PER ANNUM, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Global Canopy is an innovative environmental organisation that targets the market forces destroying tropical forests. Since 2001, we have been testing new approaches to tackling deforestation, and guiding companies, investors and governments worldwide to think differently about our planet's forests.
This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of an international team, who are breaking exciting new ground in the pursuit of more transparent and sustainable supply chains. The successful candidate will be an individual with a passion for innovation and teamwork, and experience of managing data, and developing databases.
Global Canopy has and continues to build a significant database of corporate policies and risks associated with deforestation. As Researcher – Data projects, you will carry out database management and data analysis on these databases in order to support Global Canopy’s work engaging with companies to address deforestation.
The successful candidate will support on developing the structure of Global Canopy’s databases, integrating, curating and managing the data – which is constantly being created and sourced from a range of places. The objective for this role will be to ensure the data is readily available and you will work to find innovative ways to query the data. The ultimate aim is to support the research on how companies do or don’t address deforestation.
If you are an experienced and passionate about database management, manipulation and coding, specifically with SQL, R and Python and you have the ability to problem solve and identify opportunities for improvement in existing systems and research approaches, then we want to hear from you.
For further details and the specification that is required for this role are described in more detail in our recruitment pack, which is available on our website provided below.
https://www.globalcanopy.org/get-involved/jobs/researcher-data-projects
Global Canopy offers excellent benefits including 28 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, generous pension contribution, healthcare cash back plan and flexible working.
To apply for the position, please send an up-to date CV and covering letter by email to jobs@globalcanopy.org .
Applications will close at 9am on Tuesday 11 September 2019.
GLOBAL CANOPY, OXFORD
RESEARCHER- DATA PROJECTS
FIXED TERM CONTRACT UNTIL MARCH 2021, FULL-TIME
FROM £25,000 PER ANNUM, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Global Canopy is an innovative environmental organisation that targets the market forces destroying tropical forests. Since 2001, we have been testing new approaches to tackling deforestation, and guiding companies, investors and governments worldwide to think differently about our planet's forests.
This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of an international team, who are breaking exciting new ground in the pursuit of more transparent and sustainable supply chains. The successful candidate will be an individual with a passion for innovation and teamwork, and experience of managing data, and developing databases.
Global Canopy has and continues to build a significant database of corporate policies and risks associated with deforestation. As Researcher – Data projects, you will carry out database management and data analysis on these databases in order to support Global Canopy’s work engaging with companies to address deforestation.
The successful candidate will support on developing the structure of Global Canopy’s databases, integrating, curating and managing the data – which is constantly being created and sourced from a range of places. The objective for this role will be to ensure the data is readily available and you will work to find innovative ways to query the data. The ultimate aim is to support the research on how companies do or don’t address deforestation.
If you are an experienced and passionate about database management, manipulation and coding, specifically with SQL, R and Python and you have the ability to problem solve and identify opportunities for improvement in existing systems and research approaches, then we want to hear from you.
For further details and the specification that is required for this role are described in more detail in our recruitment pack, which is available on our website provided below.
https://www.globalcanopy.org/get-involved/jobs/researcher-data-projects
Global Canopy offers excellent benefits including 28 days holiday per year, plus bank holidays, generous pension contribution, healthcare cash back plan and flexible working.
To apply for the position, please send an up-to date CV and covering letter by email to jobs@globalcanopy.org .
Applications will close at 9am on Tuesday 11 September 2019.
