Pontoon

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Product Owner Location: Home based (With occasional travel to Bristol) Contract Type: 6 months - possibility for extension About the Role We're looking for a Product Owner to help shape and deliver digital products that make a real difference to customers' everyday lives. Working within the utilities sector, you'll play a key role in improving how customers interact with essential services - from billing and account management to service requests and digital journeys. You'll take ownership of product delivery end-to-end, working with cross-functional teams to build reliable, user-focused solutions in a regulated environment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing customer needs, business goals, and operational realities - and wants to drive meaningful change in an industry that impacts millions. What You'll Be Doing Owning the product vision and roadmap for key digital products Managing and prioritising the product backlog to deliver maximum value Working closely with engineering, design, operations, and stakeholders across the business Leading Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews) Translating complex business and regulatory requirements into clear, actionable user stories Driving improvements to customer journeys across digital platforms Using data and customer feedback to continuously optimise products Supporting product releases and ensuring smooth go-lives Identifying and managing risks, particularly in relation to service continuity and compliance What We're Looking For Experience working as a Product Owner in a digital environment Strong understanding of Agile ways of working (Scrum, Kanban) Ability to manage stakeholders and communicate effectively across technical and non-technical teams A customer-first mindset with a passion for improving user experience Confidence working in complex or regulated environments (utilities, energy, water, or similar is a plus) Strong prioritisation and decision-making skills Comfortable using data to inform product decisions Nice to Have Experience within the utilities or energy sector Knowledge of regulatory environments (e.g. Ofgem or similar bodies) Exposure to legacy system integration or large-scale transformation programmes Apply now! Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Programme Lead - Ad Server Migration (12 Month FTC) Location: London (Brook Green) - Hybrid (3 days a week on site) About the Role We're looking for an experienced Programme Lead to deliver a business-critical ad server migration within a live, revenue-generating environment. This role is accountable for ensuring a zero-disruption transition of ad serving capabilities, protecting revenue, maintaining operational continuity, and setting up a scalable platform for future growth. You will act as the senior integrator across Technology, Product, Commercial and external partners, driving alignment, decision-making and delivery across a complex, high-stakes programme. What You'll Be Responsible For Programme Leadership & Delivery Own the end-to-end migration programme: scope, milestones, dependencies, risks, budget and outcomes Lead all phases: discovery, design, build, migration, testing, cutover and stabilisation Deliver a seamless transition with minimal commercial or operational disruption Stakeholder & Governance Management Act as the single accountable owner for senior stakeholders across Technology, Commercial, Operations, Finance, Legal and Marketing Establish and lead governance forums, including steering committees and risk escalation Provide clear, executive-level reporting on progress, risks and trade-offs Ad Tech & Platform Migration Partner with Product, Engineering and Architecture to migrate core ad serving capabilities (trafficking, targeting, reporting, billing) Oversee migration of campaigns, inventory, forecasting logic and integrations Ensure compliance with data privacy and regulatory requirements Commercial & Operational Readiness Prepare Sales, Ad Operations and Finance teams for the new platform Lead training, process redesign and operational transition Manage vendors, platforms and system integrators Risk, Quality & Change Management Identify and mitigate technical, commercial and operational risks Drive rigorous testing (UAT, parallel runs, revenue validation) Lead change management to ensure adoption and long-term success Cutover & Hypercare Define and execute cutover strategy, including go/no-go criteria and rollback plans Lead post-migration hypercare and rapid issue resolution Transition the platform cleanly into BAU with clear ownership and monitoring What Success Looks Like No material revenue loss or billing errors during migration Stable, fully functional ad serving platform post-cutover High confidence and adoption across commercial and operations teams Clear ownership, documentation and roadmap for ongoing optimisation What We're Looking For Essential Experience Proven track record delivering large-scale ad tech or media platform migrations Strong understanding of ad serving, trafficking, targeting, measurement, billing and reporting Experience leading complex, cross-functional programmes in revenue-critical environments Strong programme management discipline (planning, RAID, governance, exec reporting) Ability to influence and align senior stakeholders Highly Desirable Experience in retail media, publisher or marketplace environments Experience working with global vendors and system integrators Understanding of ad tech ecosystem integrations (e.g. DSPs, CDPs/DMPs, identity solutions) Leadership Profile Strategic thinker with strong execution focus Calm and decisive under pressure Commercially aware and outcome-driven Collaborative and highly influential across functions Pragmatic and hands-on when needed to unblock delivery The Challenge You'll be operating at the intersection of short-term commercial delivery and long-term platform strategy. This migration must be delivered in a live trading environment with zero tolerance for revenue disruption, while also contributing to the development of a scalable, future-ready retail media platform. Success in this role means holding these competing priorities together-driving immediate delivery while shaping a platform that supports long-term growth. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Please email me

Content/Conversational Designer: Agentic experience Design Location: London Contract Length: 6 months Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office. Via Umbrella company Are you ready to take your content design skills to the next level? Our client, a leading player in the banking industry, is seeking a passionate and innovative Content Designer to join their team for a 6-month temporary contract. This is your chance to shape customer-first experiences in the exciting realm of Conversational Banking! What You'll Do: As an agentic Content Designer, you will: Collaborate with a dynamic cross-functional team to create engaging, safe, and compliant customer experiences. Leverage your content design expertise to understand customer needs and craft AI-powered content that is structured, accurate, and machine-usable. Develop content approaches for emerging AI patterns, ensuring clear communication and usability. Partner with data scientists and engineers to define and evolve a knowledge graph that models relationships across products and systems. Conduct content audits and refine content strategies to ensure readiness for AI systems. Prototype, test, and iterate to continuously improve the quality of customer interactions. What You Bring: Content Design Expertise: Strong UX writing skills and the ability to simplify complex information. Design Thinking: Proficiency in problem framing, ideation, and testing. Systems Mindset: Ability to design content across entire journeys and ecosystems, not just individual screens. Collaboration Skills: Comfort in partnering with various stakeholders, including product, engineering, and legal teams. AI Awareness: Familiarity with generative AI and conversational design principles is a plus. Structured Content Knowledge: Experience with content models, taxonomies, and metadata. Data-Driven Mindset: Ability to work effectively with data teams on content pipelines and quality checks. Quality and Risk Awareness: Understanding the importance of accuracy and compliance in regulated environments. What We Offer: Flexible Working Arrangements: Enjoy a hybrid working model, with the option to work from home and collaborate in the office two days a week. Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and support to optimize your potential. Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values diversity and encourages everyone to contribute their unique perspectives. If you're a go-getter ready to embrace the exciting world of agentic design in banking, we want to hear from you! This is your opportunity to make a real impact and drive innovation in customer experiences. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Content/Conversational Designer: Agentic experience Design Location: London Contract Length: 6 months Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office. Via Umbrella company Are you ready to take your content design skills to the next level? Our client, a leading player in the banking industry, is seeking a passionate and innovative Content Designer to join their team for a 6-month temporary contract. This is your chance to shape customer-first experiences in the exciting realm of Conversational Banking! What You'll Do: As an agentic Content Designer, you will: Collaborate with a dynamic cross-functional team to create engaging, safe, and compliant customer experiences. Leverage your content design expertise to understand customer needs and craft AI-powered content that is structured, accurate, and machine-usable. Develop content approaches for emerging AI patterns, ensuring clear communication and usability. Partner with data scientists and engineers to define and evolve a knowledge graph that models relationships across products and systems. Conduct content audits and refine content strategies to ensure readiness for AI systems. Prototype, test, and iterate to continuously improve the quality of customer interactions. What You Bring: Content Design Expertise: Strong UX writing skills and the ability to simplify complex information. Design Thinking: Proficiency in problem framing, ideation, and testing. Systems Mindset: Ability to design content across entire journeys and ecosystems, not just individual screens. Collaboration Skills: Comfort in partnering with various stakeholders, including product, engineering, and legal teams. AI Awareness: Familiarity with generative AI and conversational design principles is a plus. Structured Content Knowledge: Experience with content models, taxonomies, and metadata. Data-Driven Mindset: Ability to work effectively with data teams on content pipelines and quality checks. Quality and Risk Awareness: Understanding the importance of accuracy and compliance in regulated environments. What We Offer: Flexible Working Arrangements: Enjoy a hybrid working model, with the option to work from home and collaborate in the office two days a week. Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and support to optimize your potential. Inclusive Culture: Join a team that values diversity and encourages everyone to contribute their unique perspectives. If you're a go-getter ready to embrace the exciting world of agentic design in banking, we want to hear from you! This is your opportunity to make a real impact and drive innovation in customer experiences. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Are you an innovative Endpoint Security Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to enhance global security operations? Join our client's dynamic team, where your expertise will help shape the future of endpoint security! Role: Endpoint Security Engineer Duration: 12 Months (extension Options) Location: Chester (Hybrid 3 days in Office) Rate: 550 per day (umbrella) Why Join Us? At our organization, we believe in fostering a collaborative environment where creativity and security go hand in hand. You'll work alongside dedicated professionals who are passionate about protecting digital assets while supporting cloud migration initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Drive Cloud Migration: Contribute to a major cloud migration program, ensuring seamless transitions and robust security measures. Engineer Security Solutions: Design, implement, and support cutting-edge endpoint security solutions using Trellix, BeyondTrust, and CrowdStrike. Deploy Solutions: Utilize ITSM systems like Remedy and ServiceNow for effective enterprise security deployments. Documentation & Workflows: Produce high-quality technical documentation, workflows, and support materials to guide best practices. Collaborate & Optimize: Partner with security vendor consultants and Technical Account Managers to maximize product performance. Align Compliance Standards: Work closely with compliance, audit, and information security teams to maintain organizational standards. Research & Consultancy: Conduct thorough research and provide informed consultancy on the latest security solutions and trends. Manage Configurations: Define and maintain security baseline configurations, ensuring the highest standards are met. Rapid Response: Address operational issues promptly and efficiently, adapting to a fast-paced global environment. Required Technical Skills & Certifications: Proven experience in endpoint security, with a strong background in both engineering and support roles. Expertise in Application Control, particularly with BeyondTrust solutions. Proficient in scripting with PowerShell and Python-essential skills for this role! Familiarity with Trellix ePO, BeyondTrust EPM Cloud, and policy management in Azure and AWS. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to tackle complex security challenges. Exposure to data analytics tools like Splunk and Power BI. Essential Skills: Excellent workflow management, communication, and interpersonal abilities. Experience with EPM Cloud Migration (this role focuses on EPM, not IAM ). Ability to create clear and effective documentation, including diagrams and technical architecture. Knowledge of governance, risk management, and administrative oversight of workstreams. Quick learner with a knack for sharing knowledge and applying research-driven solutions. Proven ability to thrive under pressure and respond swiftly to emerging challenges. Experience collaborating with architecture and engineering teams on Windows platform design. Desired Skills: Understanding of cloud technologies, especially Azure and AWS. Security certifications, preferably CISSP. Experience supporting macOS/iOS environments would be a plus! What's Next? If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact in the world of endpoint security, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join our dedicated team and help shape the future of security! Apply Now! Let's secure the digital future together! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer.

Data Analyst 6 Month FTC Home Based (Ocasional site visits in Bristol) Are you passionate about data and ready to make a significant impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! We are seeking a detail-oriented and enthusiastic Data Analyst to join our team for a 6-month home-based position. In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing and analyzing HR data, ensuring that our organization makes informed decisions based on accurate insights. What You Will Do : Engage with Stakeholders: Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify gaps, inconsistencies, and missing information within key HR data sets. Data Management: Collect, validate, and accurately enter employee and organizational data into our HR system, adhering to defined data standards. Data Cleansing: Perform essential data cleansing activities, correcting errors, resolving duplicates, and standardizing information to enhance data quality. Maintain Accuracy: Exhibit strong attention to detail to ensure data accuracy, completeness, and confidentiality at all times. Provide Updates: Regularly communicate progress and highlight data quality issues or risks to relevant stakeholders. Your Skills : Proficient in data analysis and management techniques to ensure data integrity. Strong attention to detail, crucial for maintaining accuracy and confidentiality in data handling. Effective engagement with stakeholders to identify and resolve data inconsistencies. Experience in performing data cleansing activities to improve overall data quality. Capability to provide clear and concise progress updates to stakeholders. Why Join Us? Flexibility: Enjoy the convenience of working from home while being part of a dynamic team. Impactful Work: Your efforts will directly contribute to the organization's decision-making processes. Professional Growth: Enhance your skills in a supportive environment that values precision and confidentiality. If you are ready to take on the challenge of ensuring data integrity and helping our organization thrive, we want to hear from you! Bring your expertise and enthusiasm to our team and help us shape the future through reliable data insights. How to Apply : Ready to embark on this exciting journey? Click the 'Apply Now' button and submit your resume along with a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be the perfect fit for our team. We can't wait to meet you! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Cyber Risk Lead Utilities Predominantly remote: 1-2 days per month in Warwick 6 months+ £650 per day In short: We require a strong Cyber Risk Lead to develop control frameworks and perform risk assessments on NIS systems. You'll be reporting, dashboarding and be required to tech validate / quantify your findings. In full: A Cyber Risk Lead is required to perform control assessments across our systems, using the CIS Control Set as the baseline. The role will be responsible for assessing control effectiveness, engaging with control owners, and helping build visibility of control maturity across the environment. The successful candidate should be capable of working independently, driving control assessment activity, and developing management dashboards or reporting that clearly show status, trends, gaps, and priorities. Desired experience and requirements Strong cyber risk, control assessment, or assurance background. Practical experience using the CIS Controls or a similar control framework. Ability to assess control design and operating effectiveness. Experience working with control owners to validate evidence, agree actions, and track remediation. Strong understanding of governance, risk, and compliance processes. Ability to develop and maintain dashboards or reporting for control status and trend analysis. Experience working in regulated environments, ideally including NIS, critical infrastructure, or similarly complex operational settings. Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence without direct authority. Good analytical, documentation, and presentation skills. More of a nice-to-have, we would welcome candidates with experience in: Critical infrastructure, energy, utilities, or other heavily regulated sectors like banking (SOX / PCI) NIS aligned environments. OT/IT convergence and associated security challenges. Control frameworks, assurance programmes, or cyber governance reporting. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

IT/OT Security Architect Utilities Predominantly remote: 1-2 days per month in Warwick 6 months+ £750 per day In short: We require a strong Security Architect who has worked in an Operational Technology environment to support on a number of programmes covering network refresh, AI and Adoption, Cloud. This role would suit a generalist with broad experience. In full: The Security Architect is required to support the digital capabilities within the ET project portfolio. The role will work across design and delivery activity to ensure security is considered early and consistently through the lifecycle. Some experience in operational technology, substations, or other critical infrastructure environments would be strongly preferred, as the digital capabilities being secured will underpin these areas. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working with a range of stakeholders across architecture, engineering, delivery, and assurance. Desired experience and requirements Strong background in security architecture, ideally within complex enterprise or critical infrastructure environments. Experience supporting project portfolios or multiple concurrent change initiatives. Familiarity with OT environments, substations, or industrial control system contexts. Ability to review designs and identify security risks, control gaps, and remediation actions. Understanding of security principles such as network segmentation, identity and access management, encryption, logging, monitoring, and secure remote access. Ability to translate technical risks into clear recommendations for delivery teams and decision-makers. Experience working collaboratively with architects, engineers, project managers, and operational stakeholders. Strong documentation and communication skills, including the ability to produce concise architecture or assurance outputs. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

OT Security Engineer Utilities Hybrid: 2 days per week in Hampshire 6 months+ £650 per day In short: As our Operational Technology (OT) Engineer, you will have a critical role ensuring that interconnector OT system, networking and cyber assets maintain the highest level of operational performance and cyber security. In full: The Operations team are responsible for ensuring safe and efficient operational running of interconnectors 24/7/365. Key accountabilities: You will carry out various maintenance and inspection works within the Interconnector High Voltage Electricity Converter Station and control room environments. You will be working within a team, following safe systems of work, which is responsible for site systems, ensuring their good working order and security in line with business and regulatory requirements (notably the Network and Information Systems NIS Regulation) and frameworks. Key accountabilities include: Carry out installation, refurbishment, maintenance, fault investigation/repair and condition monitoring across OT system, networking and cyber assets. You will support new systems, networking or cyber implementations. You will support in tender, procurement and design activities associated with new You will run routine activities such as system and patch updates, AV updates, backups and permission reviews on various frequencies - daily/weekly/monthly/annual. Perform asset condition-based monitoring and system performance monitoring. Perform both reactive and proactive maintenance on associated assets and systems. Proactively work towards eliminating all accidents by adopting risk assessment techniques, method statements and being aware of potential hazards and reporting all near misses. Carry out roles as defined in Safety Rules of 'Competent Person'. Participation in a site call out rota on a periodic basis and support live incidents if they occur. Assist in the management of 3rd parties undertaking planned and unplanned works safely and efficiently including ensuring risk assessment and method statements are in place On occasion, support the delivery of works and services across the Interconnectors Portfolio of IFA, IFA2, NSL and Viking Link sites. Interpret and consult on central policy from the Cyber, Engineering, Assurance and Policy team and implement to your assigned interconnector and control rooms. Ensure systems are managed in accordance with change and asset management lifecycles. You will support the management spares and ensure they are tested, configured and deployable as required. Work closely with the site and control room operations team to plan and test Incident Response Plans You will support and run response and recovery processes and procedures in isolation or with suppliers. Support training the on-site and operator teams in relation to systems, procedures or security. You will be crucial to the Backup and Restoration process, managing backups and recovery You will support and install HW & networking changes including testing Assist in the management physical and logical security controls relating to the cyber security of critical systems - for instance user permissions, port blocking, security system logic, CCTV coverage of core areas. Support assurance, audit and inspection activities when undertaken. Undertake compliance activities to key regulatory requirements, including compliance reporting in collaboration with other Subject Matter Experts. Knowledge / Experience: Experience working with and/or knowledge on Operational Technology (including OT system, networking and cyber assets) such as control, protection, monitoring systems, HVAC, building management etc is highly desirable. Ability to work unsupervised on a wide range of interconnector equipment as part of a fully integrated team but with occasional lone working Demonstrate a self-help approach to common work-related problems You will be computer literate Foundation knowledge and experience of key Health, Safety and Environmental and Occupier legislation applicable within an operational environment and premises (i.e. Health and Safety at Work Act, Management of Health and Safety at work Regulations, CDM Regulations, Electricity at Work Regulations, Occupier Liability Act, Temporary Works Competent Person authorisation or working towards Good communication skills with a "can do" attitude Ability to use an asset work management system like Ellipse/Maximo/Ultimo/IFS/etc is desirable Understanding of relevant regulatory requirements (such as the Networks and Information Systems Regulation NIS ) is beneficial but not essential Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Job Title: Senior DevSecOps Engineer Location: London Contract Length: 12 months Working Pattern : Hybrid, Via Umbrella Company Join Our Team! Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking a passionate and experienced Senior DevSecOps Engineer to lead the charge in defining and implementing cutting-edge CI/CD and DevSecOps strategies! What You'll Do: As a key player in our client's engineering team, you will: Define & Own : Craft and manage the enterprise CI/CD and DevSecOps strategy to align with security, risk, and governance standards. Architect Solutions : Develop CI/CD approaches that cater to multiple teams and technologies while ensuring quality, security, and scalability. Enhance Cloud Applications : Provide your expertise in building cloud and cloud-ready applications, and support containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes. Integrate Security & Compliance : Embed security controls directly into CI/CD pipelines, ensuring solutions meet all governance and regulatory requirements. Engage Stakeholders : Build strong partnerships with functional teams and translate complex technical concepts into clear recommendations for various audiences. Drive Continuous Improvement : Champion a strong engineering mindset and relentlessly seek new tools and approaches to enhance developer experience and release cadence. What We're Looking For: To thrive in this role, you should possess: Core Technical Experience : Extensive experience in designing enterprise-scale CI/CD solutions, with a focus on GitLab. Hands-on experience in supporting build pipelines for Java, C#, JavaScript, and Python is essential. Cloud & Containerization Expertise : Proven ability to deliver containerized and cloud-ready applications, with experience in integrating CI/CD pipelines with cloud services. Financial Services Acumen : Familiarity with highly regulated environments, especially in the financial sector, and a strong understanding of risk management and governance frameworks. Leadership Skills : You should operate effectively as a senior individual contributor, demonstrating sound judgment, professionalism, and integrity while influencing outcomes without direct authority. Communication Skills : Exceptional clarity and precision in communication, particularly regarding risk-aware recommendations. What Success Looks Like: Secure, scalable, and trusted CI/CD platforms across the organization. Efficient and compliant delivery of containerized and cloud-ready applications. Seamless integration of security and governance into delivery processes. Empowered development teams capable of navigating control frameworks effectively. Why Join Us? This is your opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation in the financial services industry! You'll work in a collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and your contributions will make a real impact. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're driven by a passion for engineering excellence and are ready to take on new challenges, we'd love to hear from you! Apply now and join our client's mission to innovate and lead in the financial sector. Your next big opportunity awaits! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: IT Service Desk Specialist/1st line support Location: Bristol 5 days on site Contract Type: 6 months - possibility for extension We're looking for an experienced IT Service Desk Specialist to join a busy Data Platforms team supporting Reporting and Analytics applications. This role will suit someone who enjoys working at the intersection of IT operations and the business - managing access, supporting applications, coordinating changes, and triaging incidents through the service desk. Key Responsibilities: Act as the first point of contact for incidents and service requests via JIRA/service desk Log, categorise, triage, and resolve tickets, escalating to 2nd line where required Perform daily system health checks and proactively log/manage issues Review weekend batch streams and backup performance, escalating exceptions Manage user access and security provisioning (including Active Directory updates) Conduct periodic access audits ensuring compliance with data governance controls Coordinate and implement Change Requests (CRs) Promote and migrate changes into Test and Production environments Support developers with application access, deployments, and troubleshooting Provide clear communication and status updates to business and IT stakeholders Skills & Experience: Experience in a Service Desk / Application Support role Strong understanding of ITIL processes and change management Good knowledge of Windows-based enterprise applications Highly organised, process-driven, and detail-oriented Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships Tech Environment (desirable) Windows Server Active Directory Oracle SQL Server Power BI OBIEE SSIS IIS PowerShell VMware JIRA Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Copilot Specialist (AI & Service Transformation) Location: Leeds / Edinburgh (Hybrid - 40% office) Contract: 12 months (extension possible) Overview Join a Service Transformation team focused on improving IT support experiences. This role leverages AI tools like Microsoft Copilot to simplify how colleagues raise requests, resolve issues, and access knowledge. You will design and embed AI copilots and agents into service workflows, delivering measurable improvements in efficiency and user experience. Key Responsibilities Improve support journeys using AI, Copilot, and Agents Identify opportunities where AI and agent-based solutions can enhance how colleagues and service teams interact with IT support processes, including: Helping users identify the correct request or incident type more quickly Supporting colleagues in describing issues clearly using AI summarisation (screenshots, emails, error messages) Enabling service desk teams to summarise ticket history and extract next steps quickly Improving knowledge discovery with contextual article summaries and recommendations Providing fulfilment teams with clearer ticket context and dependencies Designing and deploying AI agents (copilots, virtual assistants) to guide users through support journeys Analyse existing service processes Assess current service management workflows to identify opportunities for improvement across: Request catalogues Incident and fault handling Ticket routing and fulfilment Knowledge access and support guidance Identify areas where: Users struggle to understand next steps Tickets are incorrectly routed or reassigned Knowledge content is difficult to locate Virtual support tools fail to resolve issues effectively Service teams spend time gathering repetitive information From this analysis, define targeted AI and agent-driven improvements that solve real operational problems. Design, build, and test AI-enabled solutions and agents Working closely with product owners, service desk SMEs, and delivery teams, you will: Develop AI-driven workflow improvements (prompts, recommendations, automation patterns) Design and build AI agents (e.g., conversational agents, workflow copilots, task automation agents) Prototype and iterate on Copilot and agent solutions using tools such as Microsoft Copilot Studio and Azure OpenAI Service Integrate agents into ITSM workflows and platforms (e.g., ServiceNow) Ensure solutions align with governance, security, and permission models Run test-and-learn pilots to validate impact before scaling Skills & Experience Essential Experience working with IT service management processes (Service Desk, Incident, Request Management, Knowledge) Strong process analysis and problem-solving skills Hands-on experience or strong interest in using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot Proven experience designing or building AI agents , such as: Conversational agents (chatbots, virtual assistants) Workflow or task automation agents Copilot-style assistants embedded in business processes Ability to translate operational pain points into clear, actionable AI solutions Strong stakeholder communication across technical and operational teams Experience working in Agile or iterative delivery environments Desirable Experience with ServiceNow Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform Exposure to Azure OpenAI Service or similar Apply now! Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Data Innovation Business Analyst Location: Warwick 1-2 days on site Contract Type: 6 months - possibility for extension or get a perm Overview As a Data Innovation Business Analyst within the Data Connect Innovation (DCI) Lab, you drive the exploration and delivery of cutting-edge data and AI solutions. You lead the end-to-end lifecycle of innovation initiatives - from idea inception and hypothesis development through to rapid prototyping, partner collaboration, and value realisation. Operating at the intersection of business, technology, and strategy, you enable the organisation to experiment, learn, and scale data-driven opportunities that shape future capabilities and improve customer and operational outcomes. In addition, the DCI Lab acts as an internal innovation service, supporting anyone across the organisation who has a data challenge or an idea they wish to explore. The team facilitates the definition, shaping, and delivery of proof of concepts (POCs), helping determine whether a proposed solution is viable and worth scaling into production. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of innovation initiatives, managing multiple proof-of-concepts (POCs) from ideation through to execution and value assessment Act as an innovation facilitator, supporting colleagues across the organisation to shape and refine data-driven ideas into structured, testable concepts Manage incoming ideas via a structured intake process (including submission forms), working with originators to refine and expand initial problem statements Support the formation of qualification groups to assess ideas, including identifying whether similar solutions already exist or are already in progress Translate complex business challenges into clear "as-is" and "to-be" states, forming the foundation for experimentation and POC design Collaborate with a network of external partners (approximately six key delivery partners) to design and deliver proof of concepts Develop and issue requests for information (RFI) and support partner engagement, selection, and coordination Support licensing, tooling, and access requirements where needed for POC delivery Ensure all activities align with DCI Lab governance, standards, and innovation principles Build and maintain senior stakeholder relationships, influencing decision-making across both business and technical teams Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Science, Engineering, Product, and Design to deliver impactful solutions Champion emerging technologies (AI, data platforms, next-generation tools) to identify opportunities for business value Develop and deliver compelling storytelling and communication materials, including presentations, showcases, and innovation narratives Contribute to the innovation communication strategy, including shaping where and how initiatives are presented, while actively creating supporting content Ensure effective onboarding, governance, and operational setup for innovation initiatives Act as a key contributor to innovation strategy, identifying opportunities to scale successful experiments beyond initial POCs Core Skills & Experience Hybrid skill set across Project Management, Business Analysis, and Technical Leadership Understanding of the end-to-end POC lifecycle, with the ability to shape, scope, and facilitate delivery rather than directly build solutions Strong curiosity and passion for emerging technologies, data, and AI-driven innovation Highly proactive, self-starting mindset with the ability to work autonomously and take ownership Excellent communication and content creation skills, with experience contributing to storytelling, presentations, and engagement materials Comfortable using tools such as Microsoft Office, Copilot, and Canva to support communication and delivery Ability to engage in credible technical conversations with internal teams and external partners Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including engagement with senior audiences Experience working in complex, cross-functional environments with multiple external partners Commercial awareness and ability to identify, articulate, and communicate value opportunities Comfortable operating in ambiguity, with a strong bias for action and delivery Apply now! Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: IT Service Desk Specialist/1st line support Location: Bristol 5 days on site Contract Type: 6 months - possibility for extension We're looking for an experienced IT Service Desk Specialist to join a busy Data Platforms team supporting Reporting and Analytics applications. This role will suit someone who enjoys working at the intersection of IT operations and the business - managing access, supporting applications, coordinating changes, and triaging incidents through the service desk. Key Responsibilities: Act as the first point of contact for incidents and service requests via JIRA/service desk Log, categorise, triage, and resolve tickets, escalating to 2nd line where required Perform daily system health checks and proactively log/manage issues Review weekend batch streams and backup performance, escalating exceptions Manage user access and security provisioning (including Active Directory updates) Conduct periodic access audits ensuring compliance with data governance controls Coordinate and implement Change Requests (CRs) Promote and migrate changes into Test and Production environments Support developers with application access, deployments, and troubleshooting Provide clear communication and status updates to business and IT stakeholders Skills & Experience: Experience in a Service Desk / Application Support role Strong understanding of ITIL processes and change management Good knowledge of Windows-based enterprise applications Highly organised, process-driven, and detail-oriented Strong communication skills with the ability to build trusted stakeholder relationships Tech Environment (desirable) Windows Server Active Directory Oracle SQL Server Power BI OBIEE SSIS IIS PowerShell VMware JIRA Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Job Title: User Interface Engineer (Contract) Duration: 6 Months Location: Remote (UK-based) with quarterly on-site visits (Bristol) Overview We are supporting a leading organisation at the centre of the UK's energy infrastructure in their search for a User Interface Engineer on an initial 6-month contract. You will join a web development function, working within a customer-focused Scrum team to deliver and enhance two Angular-based applications-one internal platform used by operational staff, and one customer-facing application. This role focuses on building intuitive, high-performance interfaces for complex, data-driven systems, improving usability across both internal and external user journeys. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain user interfaces across two Angular applications (internal and customer-facing) Work within a Scrum / Agile delivery team , contributing to all Agile ceremonies Collaborate with UX designers, backend engineers, and product stakeholders Translate complex requirements into clean, intuitive UI solutions Build scalable, maintainable front-end components using modern Angular Ensure high standards of performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility Develop and maintain unit, integration, and BDD-style tests Contribute to shared component libraries and UI standards Participate in code reviews and continuous improvement Required Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Angular 18+ Proficiency in TypeScript, HTML, and CSS Strong experience with component-based front-end architecture Proven experience working in a Scrum / Agile environment Experience with BDD (Behaviour Driven Development) practices , including writing and maintaining feature-level test scenarios Experience building modern web applications Experience integrating with APIs and handling dynamic data Experience with unit testing using Jest Experience with end-to-end / integration testing using Playwright Strong understanding of responsive design and UI/UX best practices Experience with version control (e.g. Git) Desirable Skills Experience working on both internal and customer-facing applications Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) Experience with data visualisation libraries Exposure to cloud or DevOps environments Background in large-scale or regulated industries Contract Details Initial 6-month contract Remote-first role with on-site collaboration in Bristol once every 3 months Competitive day rate (dependent on experience) We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and passion into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an all-encompassing environment that helps them thrive. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. Please email me

Senior Data Analyst Bromley - hybrid 12 month contract - extension possible Inside ir35 Role Overview We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our team and support the programme through meaningful, data driven insights. This is a highly collaborative role, working alongside business teams, technology partners, and data engineers to ensure data is accurate, well understood, and used effectively. Job Description Key Responsibilities: Data Collection: Gather data from internal databases, data warehouses, APIs, spreadsheets, and external sources, ensuring data is obtained in a usable, structured format. Data Cleaning & Preparation: Identify and correct errors, inconsistencies, and missing values. Transform raw data into analysis ready datasets (e.g., normalization, feature creation). Reporting & Visualization: Build dashboards and visual reports using tools like Power BI, Tableau, or Excel. Data Modelling & Forecasting: Create simple predictive models or forecasting methods when required. Data Governance: Ensure accuracy, consistency, and security of data assets. Document data sources, definitions, and transformation rules. Required Skills Strong analytical and problem solving skills Proficiency in SQL and data querying Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau) Understanding of data models and structured datasets Ability to communicate insights to both technical and non technical audiences Attention to detail and a structured approach to analysis Desired Skills Curiosity and a desire to ask "why?" Persistence with messy or ambiguous data. Adaptability to rapidly changing business needs. Primary Skill Expertise in acquiring, handling, and manipulating large, complex data sets sourced from multiple disparate systems. This includes the ability to integrate structured and unstructured data, resolve data quality issues, and apply robust transformation techniques to produce reliable, analysis ready datasets Secondary Skill Ability to collaborate with Stakeholders to understand requirements. Adept at translating complex or high level stakeholder needs into clear, actionable, and measurable analytical tasks If you believe you have the experience required, please apply with your CV now for instant consideration! TO APPLY - PLEASE APPLY WITH AN UP-TO-DATE CV Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Portfolio Management Analyst Location: Warwick (Hybrid, 2 days in the office per week) Contract Length: 6 Months Are you passionate about making a difference in the utilities industry? Do you thrive in dynamic environments where your analytical skills can help shape the future of energy systems? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! About Us At our organization, we believe that reliable energy systems are essential to the everyday lives of people in Great Britain. As we navigate the evolving landscape of decarbonisation and increasing electrification, our Whole Energy System Resilience (WESR) directorate is at the forefront of ensuring that our energy systems remain secure, reliable, and resilient. We are dedicated to turning insights into action, reducing risks, and enhancing capabilities across the system. By joining our team, you will play a vital role in a mission that impacts homes, businesses, and communities throughout the nation. What You'll Do As a Portfolio Management Analyst, you will collaborate with our newly formed Portfolio & Business Management team to establish effective processes and ways of working. Your key responsibilities will include: Co-Creating a Shared Portfolio: Leverage your insights to develop a directorate-wide activity portfolio that outlines workstreams, milestones, dependencies, risks, and outcomes. Translating Strategy into Action: Help shape and translate strategic directions into a coherent, prioritised delivery plan that balances strategic intent with operational realities. Embedding Governance: Co-design and implement portfolio governance standards, ensuring transparency and consistency across the directorate. Developing Reporting Mechanisms: Provide evidence-based inputs for meaningful portfolio-level reporting, offering leadership clear insights into progress and risks. Adoption of Best Practices: Foster the adoption of portfolio management practices and tools, sharing examples that drive successful implementation. Mapping Processes: Create clear process maps of our activities to promote understanding and facilitate effective training and onboarding. About You We're looking for someone who is: Experienced: You bring a solid background in portfolio management, planning, and coordination, with innovative ideas to help us create new ways of working. Analytical & Strategic: You excel at connecting analysis to implementation, translating insights into actionable plans and measurable outcomes. Collaborative: A strong team player, you can engage effectively with multiple teams and stakeholders to build alignment and foster a positive environment. Communicative: You are a confident communicator who can convey complex planning insights simply and persuasively, building trust with colleagues and partners alike. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Contribute to crucial projects that enhance the resilience of energy systems across Great Britain. Dynamic Environment: Work within a collaborative team that values innovation and continuous improvement. Professional Growth: Gain exposure to cutting-edge practices in portfolio management within a sector that is evolving rapidly. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're excited about the opportunity to drive meaningful change and help shape the future of our energy systems, we want to hear from you! Apply today and join us in creating a resilient energy future for Great Britain. Apply Now! We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Job Title: Data Innovation Business Analyst Location: Warwick 1-2 days on site Contract Type: 6 months - possibility for extension or get a perm Overview As a Data Innovation Business Analyst within the Data Connect Innovation (DCI) Lab, you drive the exploration and delivery of cutting-edge data and AI solutions. You lead the end-to-end lifecycle of innovation initiatives - from idea inception and hypothesis development through to rapid prototyping, partner collaboration, and value realisation. Operating at the intersection of business, technology, and strategy, you enable the organisation to experiment, learn, and scale data-driven opportunities that shape future capabilities and improve customer and operational outcomes. In addition, the DCI Lab acts as an internal innovation service, supporting anyone across the organisation who has a data challenge or an idea they wish to explore. The team facilitates the definition, shaping, and delivery of proof of concepts (POCs), helping determine whether a proposed solution is viable and worth scaling into production. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end delivery of innovation initiatives, managing multiple proof-of-concepts (POCs) from ideation through to execution and value assessment Act as an innovation facilitator, supporting colleagues across the organisation to shape and refine data-driven ideas into structured, testable concepts Manage incoming ideas via a structured intake process (including submission forms), working with originators to refine and expand initial problem statements Support the formation of qualification groups to assess ideas, including identifying whether similar solutions already exist or are already in progress Translate complex business challenges into clear "as-is" and "to-be" states, forming the foundation for experimentation and POC design Collaborate with a network of external partners (approximately six key delivery partners) to design and deliver proof of concepts Develop and issue requests for information (RFI) and support partner engagement, selection, and coordination Support licensing, tooling, and access requirements where needed for POC delivery Ensure all activities align with DCI Lab governance, standards, and innovation principles Build and maintain senior stakeholder relationships, influencing decision-making across both business and technical teams Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Data Science, Engineering, Product, and Design to deliver impactful solutions Champion emerging technologies (AI, data platforms, next-generation tools) to identify opportunities for business value Develop and deliver compelling storytelling and communication materials, including presentations, showcases, and innovation narratives Contribute to the innovation communication strategy, including shaping where and how initiatives are presented, while actively creating supporting content Ensure effective onboarding, governance, and operational setup for innovation initiatives Act as a key contributor to innovation strategy, identifying opportunities to scale successful experiments beyond initial POCs Core Skills & Experience Hybrid skill set across Project Management, Business Analysis, and Technical Leadership Understanding of the end-to-end POC lifecycle, with the ability to shape, scope, and facilitate delivery rather than directly build solutions Strong curiosity and passion for emerging technologies, data, and AI-driven innovation Highly proactive, self-starting mindset with the ability to work autonomously and take ownership Excellent communication and content creation skills, with experience contributing to storytelling, presentations, and engagement materials Comfortable using tools such as Microsoft Office, Copilot, and Canva to support communication and delivery Ability to engage in credible technical conversations with internal teams and external partners Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, including engagement with senior audiences Experience working in complex, cross-functional environments with multiple external partners Commercial awareness and ability to identify, articulate, and communicate value opportunities Comfortable operating in ambiguity, with a strong bias for action and delivery Apply now! Please be advised: if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours, then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. We may, however, keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Job Title: PMO Analyst/BA Hybrid Location: Warwick (2 days onsite per week) Rate: 400- 550 per day or a PAYE salary of 41,548- 50,861 Contract: 6 months with potential for extension Are you ready to make a difference in a dynamic environment? Our client is seeking a talented PMO Analyst/BA Hybrid to join their exciting RFP Functional Services Programme! This programme focuses on the design, mobilisation, and delivery of functional services responding to the Request for Proposal (RFP) process, and you could be a vital part of this journey! Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Play a key role in aligning services with business requirements across multiple projects and workstreams. Collaborative Environment: Work closely with Programme and Workstream Leads, Project Managers, and Programme Planners to drive success. Career Growth: This role offers the chance to enhance your skills in project management and stakeholder engagement, with a high level of visibility and influence. Key Responsibilities: PMO Support: - Contribute to PMO activities and ensure governance compliance. - Maintain tools and systems for planning, reporting, and governance. Planning & Dependency Management: - Maintain and update integrated project plans. - Track inter-project dependencies and manage impacts and risks. Action, Risk & Issue Management: - Coordinate action management across meetings, ensuring timely progress. - Support risk and issue management, facilitating mitigation planning. Programme Reporting & Assurance: - Assist in creating reports, dashboards, and RAID summaries. - Support governance forums with evidence and tracking follow-up actions. Meetings & Stakeholder Support: - Prepare agendas, circulate papers, and coordinate inputs for meetings. - Record minutes and ensure a clear audit trail. Communications & Administration: - Develop and maintain programme communications and updates. - Ensure effective document management and version control. To thrive in this role, you should have: Experience: Proven experience in project or programme support within a structured PMO environment, handling complex programmes with multiple workstreams. Skills: Exceptional organisational skills, meeting coordination, minute-taking, and action management. Communication: A confident communicator who can engage effectively with Programme Managers and senior stakeholders. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and familiar with project planning or PPM tools. Education & Certification: Educated to A-level or equivalent, with relevant project/programme management qualifications (PRINCE2 Foundation, MSP Foundation, or similar). What's in It for You? Competitive Pay: Enjoy a daily rate of 400- 550 or a competitive salary. Flexible Work: A hybrid working model with 2 days on-site per week in Warwick. Potential for Extension: Opportunity to extend your contract beyond 6 months based on performance and programme needs. If you're passionate about project management and want to be part of something great, we want to hear from you! Apply now and embark on an exciting journey in the RFP Functional Services Programme. Join us in making a difference-your next adventure awaits! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

P6 Planner 6 Month Contract Cardiff / Glasgow / London / Warwick / Wokingham Are you ready to take your project planning skills to the next level? Our client, a leading organization in the utilities industry, is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Planning Specialist to join their Major Programme Delivery (MPD) team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to transformative projects that align with strategic objectives and enhance governance outcomes! About the Role : As the P6 Planner, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that major initiatives are executed to the highest standards. Your expertise in project planning will be pivotal in supporting critical programs and initiatives across the organization's portfolio. You can be based in Wokingham, Warwick, Glasgow, or London, with the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements! Key Responsibilities : Lead key project planning principles including Scheduling, Risk Analysis, Baseline Management, and Critical Path Analysis. Establish and maintain Project Plans in collaboration with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Manage variances and change control processes post-baseline. Create and uphold project structures for smooth execution. Facilitate energizing planning sessions with workstreams and stakeholders. Offer guidance to project managers on planning approaches and tools tailored to project needs. Identify future capacity and capability requirements, collaborating with the team to develop strategies. Ensure the accuracy and quality of project data and reporting. Work closely with workstream leads to proactively manage and track project plans. Report on plan progress through robust governance structures. Support risk identification and mitigation planning for the program. Lead and run workshops as needed while assisting with other PMO tasks. About You : Proven experience in reviewing project progress data, including schedules, resources, and costs. Strong skills in creating detailed project plans and high-level milestones to keep projects on track. Proficiency in managing complex program plans across various tools, particularly Microsoft Project and POL. The ability to influence and work independently while also fostering strong teamwork and collaboration. Excellent communication skills to build relationships with colleagues at all levels. Strong prioritization skills to manage conflicting demands effectively. A keen eye for detail, ensuring accuracy while working at a fast pace. The ability to create engaging visual reports that clearly communicate timelines, critical paths, risks, and due dates. Application Process : To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role. We look forward to reviewing your application! Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.