Ford & Stanley Recruitment

IT Network Engineer - Fortinet SD-WAN Situation Ford & Stanley are partnered with one of the UK s busiest and most strategically important train operating companies, to recruit an IT Network Engineer . This role is central to maintaining and evolving the network infrastructure that keeps over 1,700 trains a day running safely and reliably across London, Kent, and East Sussex. The business is investing in a modern Fortinet SD-WAN architecture. This position offers the chance to be part of a major digital transformation, ensuring the network is secure, resilient, and optimised for future growth. You ll work closely with delivery partners, suppliers, and internal teams to support project delivery and drive service improvements. Opportunity • Be part of a landmark year in UK rail history • Lead and support IT projects with high visibility across the business • Collaborate with network partners and internal stakeholders to maximise uptime • Join a fun but focused team with a strong delivery culture • Hybrid working with flexibility and autonomy • Final salary pension and free rail travel across the clients network • A stepping-stone role for those looking to grow into more senior network positions Candidate Specifications • Experience operating, maintaining, and implementing Fortinet SD-WAN (essential) • CCNA Enterprise or CCNP (Routing & Switching, Wireless, or Security) certification or equivalent (essential) • Background working with service providers and suppliers • NOC experience with a desire to move into more hands-on, project-based work • Strong understanding of network performance, traffic management, and automation • Clear communicator with stakeholder engagement skills • Calm under pressure and ready to respond in critical situations • Passion for continuous improvement and leveraging existing infrastructure Location: London Bridge (Hybrid 3 days on-site) Salary: £55,000 £65,000 + final salary pension + free rail travel Contract Type: Permanent

IT Network Manager Fortinet SD-WAN Situation Ford & Stanley are partnered with one of the UK s busiest and most strategically important train operating companies to recruit an IT Network Manager . This role is pivotal in leading the team responsible for the performance, security, and resilience of a mission-critical network spanning over 200 sites including stations, depots, offices, and data centres. As the business completes its transition from legacy systems to a modern Fortinet SD-WAN infrastructure, this position offers the chance to shape the future of connectivity across the network. You ll work closely with the Head of IT, circuit providers, and switch support partners to ensure uptime is maximised and network traffic remains secure and efficient. Opportunity • Be part of a landmark year in UK rail history • Lead a high-performing network team with broad operational impact • Drive the deployment and optimisation of Fortinet SD-WAN across the business • Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure seamless service delivery • Take ownership of ad-hoc business projects and contribute to IT governance • Enjoy high autonomy in a fun but focused team environment • Hybrid working with flexibility and trust • Final salary pension and free rail travel across the network Candidate Specifications • Proven experience operating, maintaining, and implementing Fortinet/Fortigate SD-WAN (critical requirement) • Strong understanding of networking fundamentals and practical implementations • Deep knowledge of network security principles and threat mitigation • Familiarity with traffic management, performance monitoring, and automation tools • Awareness of external threats and ability to maintain network resilience • Passion for continuous improvement and leveraging full capability of existing infrastructure • Leadership experience with the ability to coach and develop a team • Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities • Clear communicator with excellent stakeholder engagement skills • Calm under pressure and hands-on in crisis situations Location: London Bridge (Hybrid 3 days on-site) Salary: £65,000 £75,000 + final salary pension + free rail travel Contract Type: Permanent

Finance Systems Manager Fixed Term Contract £55,000 per annum Central York Are you ready to make a meaningful impact during a transformative period in the UK rail industry? A leading train operating company is seeking a Finance Systems Manager to join their team on a fixed-term contract . This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a major systems transformation, ensuring data integrity and operational efficiency across complex financial and payroll systems. Location: Central York, UK On-site 4 days per week, with flexibility during the initial stages of the contract Key Responsibilities: Identify and resolve historical data anomalies Cleanse and maintain financial databases Support system migrations and data transformation Ensure accurate data reconciliation and compliance with audit requirements Collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to drive system improvements Essential Experience: Proven experience implementing a new payroll system Strong understanding of public sector financial operations and regulatory frameworks Track record in data migration, cleansing, and system integration Familiarity with complex payroll systems and processes Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Desirable: Experience managing and optimising Oracle financial systems Start Date: Proposed: Mid-November Advert close date : 24/10/2025 About Ford & Stanley group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to the boardroom. 1. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services permanent and temporary. 2. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. 3. Ford & Stanley Executive Search Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. 4. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business