Precise Placements Ltd

5 job(s) at Precise Placements Ltd

Precise Placements Ltd
17/08/2026
Full time
Head of Business Technology - AI, Automation & Business Systems A leading law firm is seeking a Head of Business Technology to establish and lead a new firm-wide AI, automation and business technology capability. This is a newly created leadership position with a mandate to examine processes across Finance, HR, Risk, Business Development, Operations and Technology, identify high-value opportunities and deliver solutions that improve efficiency and support business growth. The successful candidate will combine strategic leadership with genuine technical credibility. You will need to influence senior stakeholders, develop a firm-wide roadmap and build a high-performing internal capability, while remaining close enough to the technology to develop mock-ups, create workable prototypes and lead delivery from the front. The role will lead two connected areas: Build a new AI, data and automation capability, using the most appropriate modern technologies to deliver productivity and process-improvement solutions. Oversee the firm's portfolio of core business systems, integrations and technology partners, ensuring platforms remain stable, scalable and aligned with business requirements. Key responsibilities: Develop the firm-wide AI, automation and business technology strategy. Assess processes across business-services functions and identify opportunities with measurable potential value. Build and manage a prioritised pipeline of AI and automation initiatives. Lead solutions from discovery and process mapping through prototyping, testing, deployment and continuous improvement. Establish engineering standards, toolchains, governance and delivery methodologies. Build internal delivery capability while making selective use of external partners. Lead workshops and design sessions with senior business stakeholders. Oversee core systems of record, integrations, vendors and technology partners. Recruit, lead and develop a multidisciplinary technology team. Define success measures covering adoption, operational improvement, financial value and benefits realisation. Required experience: Senior leadership experience within AI, intelligent automation, RPA, digital transformation or a closely related technology function. Proven delivery of automation and AI solutions across multiple business functions, with evidence of tangible operational or financial value. Strong understanding of generative AI, agentic solutions, workflow automation, orchestration and enterprise integration. Sufficient hands-on technical capability to develop prototypes and provide credible technical leadership. Experience building a new capability, function or high-performing technology team. Strong engagement with Director, C-suite and senior business stakeholders. Experience establishing engineering standards, delivery models and technology roadmaps. Understanding of enterprise business systems and systems of record such as ERP, CRM, HR and finance platforms. Experience managing technology vendors, delivery partners and systems integrators. Professional-services experience would be advantageous but is not essential. The organisation is open to candidates from other complex, regulated or knowledge-intensive environments. This is a rare opportunity to create a new capability from the ground up and shape how AI and automation are applied across an entire organisation.
Precise Placements Ltd
17/08/2026
Full time
D365 Engineer - Dynamics 365/Power Platform A leading professional-services organisation is seeking a D365 Engineer to take technical ownership of its Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform. This is an opportunity to become the design authority for a growing D365 estate rather than simply delivering changes against an established roadmap. You will shape the platform's architecture, governance and technical direction while helping the organisation maximise its wider investment in Microsoft technology. The initial focus will be on Dynamics 365 Customer Service and CRM, supported by Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse and Copilot Studio. The role You will own the D365 platform from a technical perspective, establishing the standards, guardrails and architectural direction required to support its continued development. Working closely with D365 developers, the wider Applications function, the Service Desk and external Microsoft partners, you will ensure the platform remains secure, scalable, well governed and aligned with the organisation's wider technology strategy. Key responsibilities Act as the technical owner and design authority for the D365 platform, primarily across Customer Service and CRM. Define and evolve the target architecture for D365 and the wider Power Platform. Own the life cycle of D365 environments from creation through to retirement. Establish best practice across security, integrations, data models and Application Lifecycle Management. Manage the platform roadmap, including upgrades, releases, capacity, licensing and technical debt. Review technical designs and help developers resolve complex platform issues. Provide architectural input into new requirements and proposed changes. Establish appropriate governance for Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse and Copilot Studio. Manage the relationship with the organisation's D365 delivery partner and Microsoft. Support the Service Desk with the diagnosis and resolution of D365 issues. Translate technical decisions and trade-offs clearly for non-technical stakeholders. Use lessons from incidents and support activity to improve platform architecture and standards. Requirements At least two years' hands-on experience working with Microsoft Dynamics 365. Strong experience with D365 Customer Service and/or CRM/Customer Engagement. Working knowledge of Power Apps, Power Automate and Dataverse. A sound understanding of D365 architecture, data models, security, integrations and Application Lifecycle Management. Experience working alongside developers, reviewing designs and providing technical direction. Experience managing or working closely with Microsoft delivery partners. An understanding of governance, security and licensing across the Microsoft ecosystem. Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical decisions to business stakeholders. A pragmatic, collaborative and continuous-improvement mindset. Desirable experience Copilot Studio. Azure integration services, Microsoft Fabric, Foundry or Copilot. Supporting a Service Desk or second-line support function. D365 Customer Insights. Legal or professional-services experience. Microsoft certifications such as PL-600, MB-230 or MB-210. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on D365 specialist who wants genuine ownership of a Microsoft platform and the freedom to influence how it is governed, developed and evolved.
Precise Placements Ltd
17/08/2026
Full time
Security Architect - Azure, Zero Trust, SASE London/Hybrid - 40% office attendance A leading international firm is seeking an experienced Security Architect to own and develop its enterprise security architecture strategy across cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments. Working within the Strategy and Architecture team, you will act as the firm's technical authority on cybersecurity. You will define security standards, patterns and roadmaps while ensuring security is Embedded into the design and implementation of new technologies, platforms and services. The role will work closely with the CTO, CISO, Information Security, Risk and Compliance teams, as well as architects and senior business stakeholders across the firm. Key responsibilities: Own the enterprise security architecture strategy, vision and roadmap. Design security solutions across Azure, on-premises, hybrid and network environments. Develop and maintain security architecture standards, principles, patterns and high-level designs. Lead the architectural approach to Zero Trust and SASE. Embed security requirements into new products, platforms and technology projects. Assess technology vendors and recommend appropriate security solutions. Advise on identity and access management, network segmentation, encryption, data residency and cloud security. Contribute to Architecture Review Boards and technical design authorities. Translate ISO 27001, NIST, CIS, GDPR and other regulatory requirements into practical architectural controls. Help define security standards governing the safe adoption of AI and machine-learning technologies. Act as a trusted security adviser to senior technology and business stakeholders. Required experience: Proven experience working as a Security Architect within a law firm or in-house legal environment. Strong experience designing enterprise security solutions across Azure, cloud, on-premises and hybrid environments. Practical knowledge of Zero Trust and SASE architectures. Experience with technologies including ZTNA, CASB, identity and access management, Firewalls, NAC and network segmentation. Strong Azure networking knowledge, including VNETs, VNET peering and VNET gateways. Experience owning security designs from strategy and roadmap through to implementation. Strong understanding of security architecture frameworks, ISO 27001, NIST, GDPR and data-residency requirements. Experience producing architectural documentation, standards, security patterns and non-functional requirements. Confidence presenting architectural recommendations to CTO, CISO and senior stakeholder audiences. Desirable experience: CISSP certification. TOGAF certification, with CISM or SABSA also advantageous. Experience with Zscaler, Palo Alto Prisma or comparable SASE platforms. Knowledge of AI-security risks such as data leakage, prompt injection, model integrity and supply-chain threats. Understanding of encryption, BYOK and hardware security modules. Experience with Azure PaaS services such as APIM, Azure AI Foundry and Logic Apps. This is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of security architecture within a complex, internationally distributed organisation and influence how emerging cloud, data and AI technologies are adopted securely.
Precise Placements Ltd
17/08/2026
Full time
Security Analyst - ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, Cysa+, Mimecast, Microsoft Defender One of our most ambitious and rapidly growing law firm clients are actively looking to take on a new Security Analyst (ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, Cysa+, Mimecast, Microsoft Defender) on a permanent basis. This role will work close with the Security Manager. The firm have grown by 300% in the last 5 years and have further plans to stimulate growth. This role will be best suited for someone with 2-3 years experience looking to bring knowledge and confidence to the team, to be considered for this Security Analyst (ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, Cysa+, Mimecast, Microsoft Defender) it's expected you have that alongside: Relevant Security qualifications (Cysa+ or others) Knowledge of best security frameworks and standards (ISO27001, Cyber Essentials etc.) Ideal but not required law firm experience Key Responsibilities Maintain the operational configuration of all in-place security solutions in line with established baselines. Monitor security tools and services to ensure they are operating effectively and appropriately. Review logs and reports from security tools, workstations, Servers and network devices, interpret activity, and help drive appropriate remediation actions. Support investigations into suspicious or problematic activity and assist with incident response as required. Contribute to vulnerability assessments, penetration testing activities and security audits. Provide support and guidance to end users and act as an escalation point for the Service Desk on security tools, best practice, and firm policies and procedures. Complete client and supplier security surveys as required, ensuring records and supporting documentation are kept accurate and up to date.
Precise Placements Ltd Manchester, Lancashire
17/08/2026
Full time
Security Analyst - ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, Cysa+, Mimecast, Microsoft Defender One of our most ambitious and rapidly growing law firm clients are actively looking to take on a new Security Analyst (ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, Cysa+, Mimecast, Microsoft Defender) on a permanent basis. This role will work close with the Security Manager. The firm have grown by 300% in the last 5 years and have further plans to stimulate growth. This role will be best suited for someone with 2-3 years experience looking to bring knowledge and confidence to the team, to be considered for this Security Analyst (ISO27001, Cyber Essentials, Cysa+, Mimecast, Microsoft Defender) it's expected you have that alongside: Relevant Security qualifications (Cysa+ or others) Knowledge of best security frameworks and standards (ISO27001, Cyber Essentials etc.) Ideal but not required law firm experience Key Responsibilities Maintain the operational configuration of all in-place security solutions in line with established baselines. Monitor security tools and services to ensure they are operating effectively and appropriately. Review logs and reports from security tools, workstations, Servers and network devices, interpret activity, and help drive appropriate remediation actions. Support investigations into suspicious or problematic activity and assist with incident response as required. Contribute to vulnerability assessments, penetration testing activities and security audits. Provide support and guidance to end users and act as an escalation point for the Service Desk on security tools, best practice, and firm policies and procedures. Complete client and supplier security surveys as required, ensuring records and supporting documentation are kept accurate and up to date.