Permanent Futures Limited

Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive IT Manager to lead their IT function and ensure the delivery of reliable, secure, and business-focused technology services. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on IT professional who can combine operational leadership with strategic thinking, driving service improvements while supporting the wider business. As the IT Manager, you will take ownership of the organisation's IT operations, ensuring infrastructure, systems, and support services are delivered efficiently and securely. You will lead technology projects, manage supplier relationships, oversee cybersecurity and compliance, and work closely with key stakeholders to ensure IT continues to meet the evolving needs of the business. Roles & Responsibilities Lead the day-to-day management of the IT function, ensuring the availability, security, and performance of infrastructure, networks, business systems, and end-user support. Develop and implement IT strategies, policies, and operational standards that align with business objectives and support continuous improvement. Manage IT projects, system upgrades, and technology change initiatives, ensuring successful delivery with minimal disruption to business operations. Build and maintain strong relationships with third-party suppliers, managing service delivery, contracts, budgets, and performance. Oversee cybersecurity, data protection, backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity to ensure organisational resilience. Monitor IT service performance, driving improvements through effective incident management, reporting, and service optimisation. Partner with business leaders to understand operational requirements, identify opportunities for technology improvements, and support future growth. Maintain accurate documentation, policies, and procedures while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and industry best practice. The Ideal Candidate Proven experience in an IT Manager or senior IT leadership position. Strong technical knowledge of IT infrastructure, Microsoft 365, networking, business systems, and IT service delivery. Experience managing third-party suppliers, contracts, and IT budgets. A solid understanding of cybersecurity, compliance, data protection, and business continuity. A track record of delivering IT projects and driving operational improvements. Excellent communication, leadership, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills. The ability to balance strategic planning with a hands-on approach to IT management. Does this sound like you? If so click apply now.

Are you a Softare Engineer with good LabVIEW development skills? And a good grasp of object orientated programming? Want to work on interesting projects with great people? This could be for you! Futures is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who has experience with Labview development (preferably a labview qualification). This full-time role comes with an attractive salary and benefits package, and will allow you to work on some of the most exciting projects around. As a Software Engineeer / Senior Software Engineer, you will be developing software in LabVIEW for a variety of new R&D projects. In this Labview Developer / Senior Software Engineer role you can expect to: Design, write and document code that is maintainable, extensible, reliable and efficient Participate in design reviews, including preliminary and critical design reviews Undertake integration and validation Liaise with customers on specific projects and their software, testing and user interface requirements Translate system specification into software module specification. To apply for this Labview Developer / Senior Software Engineer role, you will need demonstrable experience of software design in the Test & Measurement industry. You will also require the following: LabVIEW & TestStand experience (CLD minimum desirable) An appreciation of PXI (NI, Pickering, Keysight), Compact RIO, PC, and FPGA Some electronic hardware design experience preferred A formal qualification in engineering design (degree or equivalent) If this Senior Software Engineer (LabVIEW Developer) role could appeal please do apply now!

Futures are looking to appoint an experienced Business Development Manager to join an established supplier of high-value capital equipment serving the construction, infrastructure and utilities markets. This is a territory-focused position covering the North of England, suited to a commercially driven sales professional with experience selling heavy plant, access equipment, machinery or similar capital equipment. The successful candidate will take ownership of their region, developing new business while building and expanding relationships with existing customers. You ll be given the autonomy to manage your territory and sales pipeline, with a strong emphasis on getting in front of customers and identifying opportunities to grow revenue. You will be responsible for generating and converting sales opportunities across a broad customer base, including main contractors, civil engineering businesses, utilities, groundworks companies and other major construction organisations. The Role: Taking commercial ownership of the North of England territory. Identifying and securing new customers and project opportunities. Developing existing accounts and identifying opportunities for further growth. Selling high-value plant, machinery and specialist equipment solutions. Building relationships with key decision-makers across construction, infrastructure and utilities. Understanding customers' operational and project requirements and recommending appropriate equipment solutions. Managing opportunities through the complete sales process, from initial contact and qualification through to commercial negotiation and close. Maintaining an active pipeline and planning territory activity effectively. Developing long-term customer relationships that generate repeat and ongoing business. The Ideal Candidate: A successful track record selling capital equipment, heavy plant, access equipment, construction machinery or a closely related product. Experience dealing with customers across construction, civil engineering, infrastructure or utilities. Demonstrable experience of winning new accounts and closing high-value sales. Strong commercial and negotiation skills. The ability to develop relationships with stakeholders at multiple levels within customer organisations. A proactive, self-managed approach to territory development. The willingness to travel regularly throughout the North of England. This opportunity will particularly suit someone who enjoys the freedom of a field-based position, is comfortable creating their own opportunities and is motivated by developing a territory and being rewarded for strong commercial performance.

Futures recruitment are looking to appoint a proactive and analytical Data Business Analyst to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys turning data into meaningful business insights, improving reporting processes, and working closely with stakeholders to support data-driven decision-making. You'll be responsible for analysing business data, developing dashboards, automating reports, and identifying opportunities to improve operational performance. This position requires strong SQL skills, experience with Power BI, and advanced Excel capabilities, including VBA or a strong understanding of Excel automation. The Role: Gather, analyse, and interpret data from multiple business systems. Write and optimise SQL queries to extract, manipulate, and validate data. Develop and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports. Create automated reporting solutions using Excel, VBA, and Power Query where appropriate. Identify trends, patterns, and opportunities that support business improvement. Work closely with stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and translate them into actionable insights. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and integrity across reporting processes. Support business projects by providing analytical insights and performance metrics. Document reporting processes, data definitions, and business requirements. Recommend improvements to existing reporting and analytical processes. Essential Skills & Experience: Proven experience in a Data Analyst, Business Analyst, Reporting Analyst, or similar role. Strong SQL skills with the ability to write complex queries and manipulate large datasets. Experience creating dashboards and reports using Microsoft Power BI. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Power Query, Lookups, and formulas. Experience with VBA or a strong background in Excel automation and advanced spreadsheet development. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy. Ability to communicate technical information clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Experience working with multiple data sources and relational databases. If this sounds like your next role, click apply now.