Business Analyst - Laboratory Informatics (LIMS System) London Based - Hybrid Working I'm working with an innovative organisation within the Life Sciences sector that's looking to appoint a Business Analyst to join its Technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development and evolution of laboratory informatics systems, working closely with technical and scientific teams to improve data workflows, enhance business-critical platforms and support the delivery of technology solutions that enable cutting-edge research. You'll collaborate with Technology, Data and Scientific stakeholders to drive system enhancements, gather business requirements, improve processes and help shape the future of the organisation's laboratory informatics landscape. We're looking for someone with: Experience delivering and supporting complex or niche IT systems. A strong background in Business Analysis, including gathering requirements and delivering system improvements. Experience implementing, administering or evolving enterprise business systems. The ability to design and optimise workflows alongside business users and technical teams. Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience working across cross-functional or matrix environments. Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is highly desirable. Previous experience within the Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology sector would be a distinct advantage. Exposure to data pipelines and collaborating with Data Engineering teams. Experience acting as a Product Owner or System Owner for a business-critical platform is desirable. Experience with Revvity laboratory informatics systems would be a strong advantage. A BCS/ISEB Business Analysis qualification (or equivalent) would be beneficial. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team where you'll have the chance to influence the evolution of key technology platforms and contribute to the delivery of innovative scientific solutions. Please apply asap if interested - GleeIT - Business Analyst At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
28/07/2026
Full time
Business Analyst - Laboratory Informatics (LIMS System) London Based - Hybrid Working I'm working with an innovative organisation within the Life Sciences sector that's looking to appoint a Business Analyst to join its Technology team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the development and evolution of laboratory informatics systems, working closely with technical and scientific teams to improve data workflows, enhance business-critical platforms and support the delivery of technology solutions that enable cutting-edge research. You'll collaborate with Technology, Data and Scientific stakeholders to drive system enhancements, gather business requirements, improve processes and help shape the future of the organisation's laboratory informatics landscape. We're looking for someone with: Experience delivering and supporting complex or niche IT systems. A strong background in Business Analysis, including gathering requirements and delivering system improvements. Experience implementing, administering or evolving enterprise business systems. The ability to design and optimise workflows alongside business users and technical teams. Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience working across cross-functional or matrix environments. Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) is highly desirable. Previous experience within the Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical or Biotechnology sector would be a distinct advantage. Exposure to data pipelines and collaborating with Data Engineering teams. Experience acting as a Product Owner or System Owner for a business-critical platform is desirable. Experience with Revvity laboratory informatics systems would be a strong advantage. A BCS/ISEB Business Analysis qualification (or equivalent) would be beneficial. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative team where you'll have the chance to influence the evolution of key technology platforms and contribute to the delivery of innovative scientific solutions. Please apply asap if interested - GleeIT - Business Analyst At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
We're looking for a Digital Workspace Engineer who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys building relationships across the business, and takes pride in delivering brilliant end user experiences. The role is supporting 3,000 colleagues across the UK, keeping their tech running smoothly, securely, and efficiently. You will play a vital role in ensuring all user devices remain secure and compliant, identifying and resolving machines that have missed Windows security updates. Your work directly strengthens our business resilience. Responsibilities Managing incidents and service requests through Hornbill and our ITSM platform Prioritising and triaging cases to ensure smooth, timely resolutions Monitoring systems and maintaining anti-virus/security tooling Supporting users with hardware, software, and application issues Administering Active Directory, including group policies Building and supporting Windows 10/11 devices, iOS/Android, Intune, Autopilot, MobileIron, and deployment tools such as PDQ Providing basic network troubleshooting (TCP/IP, WAN/LAN) Assisting with patching and maintaining network equipment Getting involved in small-scale project work with our Direct Delivery team Experience Windows 10/11 & M365 Basic TCP/IP and LAN/WAN Troubleshooting experience ITSM & ITIL Experience Mobile Device maintenance Communicate confidently and build strong relationships across teams Take ownership of issues and follow them through to resolution Have hands on experience across Microsoft workspace technologies At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
24/07/2026
Full time
We're looking for a Digital Workspace Engineer who thrives in a fast-moving environment, enjoys building relationships across the business, and takes pride in delivering brilliant end user experiences. The role is supporting 3,000 colleagues across the UK, keeping their tech running smoothly, securely, and efficiently. You will play a vital role in ensuring all user devices remain secure and compliant, identifying and resolving machines that have missed Windows security updates. Your work directly strengthens our business resilience. Responsibilities Managing incidents and service requests through Hornbill and our ITSM platform Prioritising and triaging cases to ensure smooth, timely resolutions Monitoring systems and maintaining anti-virus/security tooling Supporting users with hardware, software, and application issues Administering Active Directory, including group policies Building and supporting Windows 10/11 devices, iOS/Android, Intune, Autopilot, MobileIron, and deployment tools such as PDQ Providing basic network troubleshooting (TCP/IP, WAN/LAN) Assisting with patching and maintaining network equipment Getting involved in small-scale project work with our Direct Delivery team Experience Windows 10/11 & M365 Basic TCP/IP and LAN/WAN Troubleshooting experience ITSM & ITIL Experience Mobile Device maintenance Communicate confidently and build strong relationships across teams Take ownership of issues and follow them through to resolution Have hands on experience across Microsoft workspace technologies At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Junior Power BI Analyst - Contract Hybrid Wolverhampton We're currently recruiting for a Junior Power BI Analyst to join a well-established business based in Wolverhampton on a contract basis. This is a great opportunity for a recent Computer Science graduate with basic hands-on knowledge of Power BI , or a candidate with 1-2 years of experience working as a BI Analyst using Power BI . The successful candidate will be focused on building and developing Power BI reports and dashboards , working with data to create clear and meaningful insights for the wider business. The ideal candidate will have: A degree in Computer Science or a related subject , or 1-2 years of relevant BI experience At least basic knowledge and practical experience using Power BI A genuine interest in data analysis and visualisation Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills The ability to work independently and collaboratively This is a hybrid working role based in Wolverhampton , offering an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career to develop their Power BI and reporting experience within a commercial business environment. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
21/07/2026
Contractor
Junior Power BI Analyst - Contract Hybrid Wolverhampton We're currently recruiting for a Junior Power BI Analyst to join a well-established business based in Wolverhampton on a contract basis. This is a great opportunity for a recent Computer Science graduate with basic hands-on knowledge of Power BI , or a candidate with 1-2 years of experience working as a BI Analyst using Power BI . The successful candidate will be focused on building and developing Power BI reports and dashboards , working with data to create clear and meaningful insights for the wider business. The ideal candidate will have: A degree in Computer Science or a related subject , or 1-2 years of relevant BI experience At least basic knowledge and practical experience using Power BI A genuine interest in data analysis and visualisation Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills The ability to work independently and collaboratively This is a hybrid working role based in Wolverhampton , offering an excellent opportunity for someone early in their career to develop their Power BI and reporting experience within a commercial business environment. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Are you an experienced IT Change or Technology Delivery leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys building structure, improving delivery capability, and leading from the front? We're supporting a growing business in the search for a Head of IT Change Delivery to play a pivotal role within their technology leadership team. This is a high-impact role, ideal for someone who combines strong programme delivery experience with the leadership capability to develop teams, improve governance, and act as a trusted partner to both IT and the wider business. You'll work closely with the IT Director as their right hand person, helping drive and mature the organisation's IT change capability across a broad portfolio of transformation and business-critical technology initiatives. The Role You'll take ownership of the end-to-end IT change delivery life cycle across multiple concurrent projects and programmes, ensuring delivery is structured, prioritised and aligned to wider business objectives. Alongside leading a small team of Project Managers, Business Analysts, and delivery-focused technical resources, you'll also remain hands-on in the delivery of larger and more complex initiatives. The environment is collaborative, commercially focused, and moving through significant technology and operational change. Current Projects & Technology Landscape The business has a strong pipeline of upcoming initiatives, including: Salesforce enhancement programmes IFS optimisation and improvement projects Longer term CRM and ERP transformation activity IoT related projects linked to new smart product initiatives Ongoing technology stack modernisation Process improvement and delivery maturity initiatives Key Responsibilities Lead and evolve the IT Change and Delivery function Drive governance, prioritisation, and delivery best practice Lead complex cross-functional programmes and projects Manage and mentor a delivery team Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the wider business Balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery involvement Ensure delivery risks, dependencies and resource demands are effectively managed Support both Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches where appropriate Experience Required: You'll be a pragmatic and commercially aware technology delivery leader with the ability to operate comfortably across both strategy and execution. You'll likely bring: Experience leading IT change, transformation or project delivery functions Strong stakeholder engagement and business partnering skills Experience managing teams within technology delivery environments A hands-on approach with the ability to lead major programmes directly Strong governance, planning and prioritisation capability Experience working within fast-paced operational businesses Advantageous Exposure to technologies/environments such as: Salesforce IFS Dot Digital Five9 What's On Offer High-profile role working closely with senior leadership Opportunity to shape and mature an evolving IT Change function Broad transformation exposure across strategic initiatives Hybrid working environment Competitive salary and benefits package If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence delivery capability, drive meaningful change, and operate as a key technology leader within the business, we'd be keen to speak with you. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
15/07/2026
Full time
Are you an experienced IT Change or Technology Delivery leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys building structure, improving delivery capability, and leading from the front? We're supporting a growing business in the search for a Head of IT Change Delivery to play a pivotal role within their technology leadership team. This is a high-impact role, ideal for someone who combines strong programme delivery experience with the leadership capability to develop teams, improve governance, and act as a trusted partner to both IT and the wider business. You'll work closely with the IT Director as their right hand person, helping drive and mature the organisation's IT change capability across a broad portfolio of transformation and business-critical technology initiatives. The Role You'll take ownership of the end-to-end IT change delivery life cycle across multiple concurrent projects and programmes, ensuring delivery is structured, prioritised and aligned to wider business objectives. Alongside leading a small team of Project Managers, Business Analysts, and delivery-focused technical resources, you'll also remain hands-on in the delivery of larger and more complex initiatives. The environment is collaborative, commercially focused, and moving through significant technology and operational change. Current Projects & Technology Landscape The business has a strong pipeline of upcoming initiatives, including: Salesforce enhancement programmes IFS optimisation and improvement projects Longer term CRM and ERP transformation activity IoT related projects linked to new smart product initiatives Ongoing technology stack modernisation Process improvement and delivery maturity initiatives Key Responsibilities Lead and evolve the IT Change and Delivery function Drive governance, prioritisation, and delivery best practice Lead complex cross-functional programmes and projects Manage and mentor a delivery team Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the wider business Balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery involvement Ensure delivery risks, dependencies and resource demands are effectively managed Support both Agile and Waterfall delivery approaches where appropriate Experience Required: You'll be a pragmatic and commercially aware technology delivery leader with the ability to operate comfortably across both strategy and execution. You'll likely bring: Experience leading IT change, transformation or project delivery functions Strong stakeholder engagement and business partnering skills Experience managing teams within technology delivery environments A hands-on approach with the ability to lead major programmes directly Strong governance, planning and prioritisation capability Experience working within fast-paced operational businesses Advantageous Exposure to technologies/environments such as: Salesforce IFS Dot Digital Five9 What's On Offer High-profile role working closely with senior leadership Opportunity to shape and mature an evolving IT Change function Broad transformation exposure across strategic initiatives Hybrid working environment Competitive salary and benefits package If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely influence delivery capability, drive meaningful change, and operate as a key technology leader within the business, we'd be keen to speak with you. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Technical Automation Engineer We are recruiting for a technically minded Automation Engineer to improve, automate and standardise the delivery of Managed IT Services. This is a newly created role within a Managed Services Support function. You will review existing systems and operational processes, identify repetitive or inefficient activity, and implement practical automation that reduces manual effort and improves service quality. The position would suit someone from an MSP, IT support, infrastructure or networking background who has hands-on experience with scripting, RMM platforms, workflow automation, systems integration's or technical process improvement. The Role You will work closely with the Managed Services Manager and wider technical teams to identify where time is being lost, where processes can be improved and where automation can create measurable operational value. You will be expected to take ownership of improvement initiatives from initial analysis through to implementation, helping create more scalable, consistent and efficient ways of working. Key Responsibilities Review existing Managed Services systems, workflows and operational processes. Identify repetitive, manual and time-consuming activity that can be automated. Design and implement practical automations using RMM tools, scripting, APIs, workflow platforms and native system functionality. Analyse where support teams are spending the most time and identify opportunities to improve efficiency. Build and maintain a prioritised automation and service-improvement roadmap. Improve monitoring coverage, patching processes, service health and customer onboarding. Standardise technical procedures, operational documentation and service-transition processes. Reduce unnecessary tickets, repeated activity and avoidable customer issues. Improve handovers between sales, projects, support and technical teams. Create dashboards, KPIs and operational reporting to measure service performance and improvement. Support proof-of-concept and pre-sales activity where technical input is required. Help shape and improve future Managed Services offerings. Work with internal teams to embed improved processes and ensure changes are adopted successfully. Technologies You do not need to be an expert across every platform, but experience with some of the following would be beneficial: RMM platforms PowerShell APIs and systems integration's PSA and ITSM platforms Network monitoring tools Managed wireless technologies Backup and disaster recovery platforms Endpoint security tools Firewalls and VPN technologies Email security platforms Power BI Workflow automation tools AI-enabled automation tools Essential Experience Previous experience within an MSP, Managed Services, IT support, infrastructure, network support or technical operations environment. Hands-on experience with automation, scripting, workflow tools, systems integrations or reporting automation. Experience identifying and improving technical or operational processes. A strong understanding of IT support and Managed Services environments. The ability to turn improvement ideas into practical, deliverable solutions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good stakeholder-management and communication skills. The confidence to work across technical, operational, commercial and customer-facing teams. The ability to manage improvement activity from analysis through to implementation. Desirable Experience Experience using an RMM platform. PowerShell scripting experience. Experience working with APIs or systems integrations. Experience creating dashboards, KPIs or service reporting. Exposure to continual service improvement, service transition or customer onboarding. Experience across networking, endpoint management, cybersecurity, backup or cloud services. Familiarity with AI-driven automation tools. Relevant IT, networking, cloud, security or automation certifications. The Person You will be naturally curious, technically credible and comfortable questioning inefficient ways of working. You will be able to speak with engineers, managers and customer-facing teams, understand how services are currently delivered and identify practical ways to improve them. You should be equally comfortable analysing a process, building an automation, presenting your findings and helping teams adopt a better way of working. Benefits 31 days' holiday, including bank holidays Option to buy and sell annual leave Life insurance Employee benefits platform Retail, travel, gym and leisure discounts Wellbeing support 24/7 access to a virtual GP Second medical opinion service Free will-writing service Cycle-to-work salary-sacrifice scheme Electric-car salary-sacrifice scheme Paid volunteer leave Employee Assistance Programme Financial, health and wellbeing support Access to fitness and shower facilities Secure bicycle storage City-centre office At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
15/07/2026
Full time
Technical Automation Engineer We are recruiting for a technically minded Automation Engineer to improve, automate and standardise the delivery of Managed IT Services. This is a newly created role within a Managed Services Support function. You will review existing systems and operational processes, identify repetitive or inefficient activity, and implement practical automation that reduces manual effort and improves service quality. The position would suit someone from an MSP, IT support, infrastructure or networking background who has hands-on experience with scripting, RMM platforms, workflow automation, systems integration's or technical process improvement. The Role You will work closely with the Managed Services Manager and wider technical teams to identify where time is being lost, where processes can be improved and where automation can create measurable operational value. You will be expected to take ownership of improvement initiatives from initial analysis through to implementation, helping create more scalable, consistent and efficient ways of working. Key Responsibilities Review existing Managed Services systems, workflows and operational processes. Identify repetitive, manual and time-consuming activity that can be automated. Design and implement practical automations using RMM tools, scripting, APIs, workflow platforms and native system functionality. Analyse where support teams are spending the most time and identify opportunities to improve efficiency. Build and maintain a prioritised automation and service-improvement roadmap. Improve monitoring coverage, patching processes, service health and customer onboarding. Standardise technical procedures, operational documentation and service-transition processes. Reduce unnecessary tickets, repeated activity and avoidable customer issues. Improve handovers between sales, projects, support and technical teams. Create dashboards, KPIs and operational reporting to measure service performance and improvement. Support proof-of-concept and pre-sales activity where technical input is required. Help shape and improve future Managed Services offerings. Work with internal teams to embed improved processes and ensure changes are adopted successfully. Technologies You do not need to be an expert across every platform, but experience with some of the following would be beneficial: RMM platforms PowerShell APIs and systems integration's PSA and ITSM platforms Network monitoring tools Managed wireless technologies Backup and disaster recovery platforms Endpoint security tools Firewalls and VPN technologies Email security platforms Power BI Workflow automation tools AI-enabled automation tools Essential Experience Previous experience within an MSP, Managed Services, IT support, infrastructure, network support or technical operations environment. Hands-on experience with automation, scripting, workflow tools, systems integrations or reporting automation. Experience identifying and improving technical or operational processes. A strong understanding of IT support and Managed Services environments. The ability to turn improvement ideas into practical, deliverable solutions. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good stakeholder-management and communication skills. The confidence to work across technical, operational, commercial and customer-facing teams. The ability to manage improvement activity from analysis through to implementation. Desirable Experience Experience using an RMM platform. PowerShell scripting experience. Experience working with APIs or systems integrations. Experience creating dashboards, KPIs or service reporting. Exposure to continual service improvement, service transition or customer onboarding. Experience across networking, endpoint management, cybersecurity, backup or cloud services. Familiarity with AI-driven automation tools. Relevant IT, networking, cloud, security or automation certifications. The Person You will be naturally curious, technically credible and comfortable questioning inefficient ways of working. You will be able to speak with engineers, managers and customer-facing teams, understand how services are currently delivered and identify practical ways to improve them. You should be equally comfortable analysing a process, building an automation, presenting your findings and helping teams adopt a better way of working. Benefits 31 days' holiday, including bank holidays Option to buy and sell annual leave Life insurance Employee benefits platform Retail, travel, gym and leisure discounts Wellbeing support 24/7 access to a virtual GP Second medical opinion service Free will-writing service Cycle-to-work salary-sacrifice scheme Electric-car salary-sacrifice scheme Paid volunteer leave Employee Assistance Programme Financial, health and wellbeing support Access to fitness and shower facilities Secure bicycle storage City-centre office At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Deputy IT Director Location - Birmingham Salary - 100,000 - 130,000 + package Hybrid Working The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Deputy IT Director to lead the strategic development, transformation and delivery of enterprise applications, data and digital technology services within a complex, multi-site organisation. This is a senior leadership role focused on driving technology-enabled business transformation through modern enterprise applications, data platforms, reporting and analytics, systems integration and digital innovation. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will shape the technology roadmap, modernise core business systems and ensure technology investments deliver measurable operational and commercial value. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with strong delivery leadership, building high-performing teams while driving continuous improvement across application development, business systems, data, reporting and enterprise technology. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the strategic roadmap for enterprise applications, data, reporting and digital platforms, ensuring technology investment supports organisational priorities. Lead the transformation and continual improvement of business-critical applications, driving modernisation, simplification and standardisation across the application landscape. Define and deliver application development, systems integration and enterprise architecture strategies that improve business capability, automation and scalability. Lead data and reporting functions, developing modern data platforms, governance, business intelligence and analytics capabilities that enable informed decision-making. Oversee the delivery of complex application, digital and transformation programmes, ensuring successful outcomes against scope, budget, timelines and business benefits. Establish effective governance and portfolio management processes to prioritise application enhancement, digital innovation and transformation initiatives. Work closely with business leaders to understand operational challenges and translate them into technology-enabled solutions that improve efficiency and customer outcomes. Drive adoption of Agile delivery, DevOps, automation and product-led operating models to accelerate technology delivery and continuous improvement. Lead internal development, application support and third-party delivery teams, creating a culture focused on innovation, quality and customer value. Manage strategic technology suppliers and delivery partners, ensuring high-quality delivery, commercial value and strong performance. Own budgets across applications, digital services and transformation programmes, ensuring effective investment planning and value realisation. Develop and mentor high-performing technology teams while building capability across application development, data engineering, business analysis and solution delivery. About You You will be an accomplished technology leader with experience delivering large-scale application, data and digital transformation within complex organisations. You will bring: Significant senior leadership experience across enterprise applications, software delivery and digital transformation. A proven track record of modernising business systems and delivering enterprise application strategies aligned to organisational objectives. Strong experience of application development, enterprise systems, systems integration, APIs and cloud-based platforms. Expertise in data platforms, reporting, business intelligence, analytics and data governance. Experience leading complex transformation portfolios, delivering measurable business change through technology. Knowledge of modern software engineering practices including Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, automation and product-based delivery models. Strong commercial and financial management experience, including investment planning, budget ownership and supplier management. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence executive leaders and translate business requirements into technology solutions. Experience building and developing high-performing multidisciplinary teams across applications, data, delivery and architecture. A collaborative leadership style with a passion for innovation, continuous improvement and technology-enabled business transformation. What We're Looking For This opportunity is suited to a strategic technology leader who is passionate about using enterprise applications, data and digital innovation to transform business performance. You will be recognised for your ability to shape technology strategy, modernise enterprise platforms, develop high-performing teams and deliver complex transformation programmes that create measurable business value through improved applications, data insight, reporting and digital capability. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
15/07/2026
Full time
Deputy IT Director Location - Birmingham Salary - 100,000 - 130,000 + package Hybrid Working The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Deputy IT Director to lead the strategic development, transformation and delivery of enterprise applications, data and digital technology services within a complex, multi-site organisation. This is a senior leadership role focused on driving technology-enabled business transformation through modern enterprise applications, data platforms, reporting and analytics, systems integration and digital innovation. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will shape the technology roadmap, modernise core business systems and ensure technology investments deliver measurable operational and commercial value. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision with strong delivery leadership, building high-performing teams while driving continuous improvement across application development, business systems, data, reporting and enterprise technology. Key Responsibilities Develop and deliver the strategic roadmap for enterprise applications, data, reporting and digital platforms, ensuring technology investment supports organisational priorities. Lead the transformation and continual improvement of business-critical applications, driving modernisation, simplification and standardisation across the application landscape. Define and deliver application development, systems integration and enterprise architecture strategies that improve business capability, automation and scalability. Lead data and reporting functions, developing modern data platforms, governance, business intelligence and analytics capabilities that enable informed decision-making. Oversee the delivery of complex application, digital and transformation programmes, ensuring successful outcomes against scope, budget, timelines and business benefits. Establish effective governance and portfolio management processes to prioritise application enhancement, digital innovation and transformation initiatives. Work closely with business leaders to understand operational challenges and translate them into technology-enabled solutions that improve efficiency and customer outcomes. Drive adoption of Agile delivery, DevOps, automation and product-led operating models to accelerate technology delivery and continuous improvement. Lead internal development, application support and third-party delivery teams, creating a culture focused on innovation, quality and customer value. Manage strategic technology suppliers and delivery partners, ensuring high-quality delivery, commercial value and strong performance. Own budgets across applications, digital services and transformation programmes, ensuring effective investment planning and value realisation. Develop and mentor high-performing technology teams while building capability across application development, data engineering, business analysis and solution delivery. About You You will be an accomplished technology leader with experience delivering large-scale application, data and digital transformation within complex organisations. You will bring: Significant senior leadership experience across enterprise applications, software delivery and digital transformation. A proven track record of modernising business systems and delivering enterprise application strategies aligned to organisational objectives. Strong experience of application development, enterprise systems, systems integration, APIs and cloud-based platforms. Expertise in data platforms, reporting, business intelligence, analytics and data governance. Experience leading complex transformation portfolios, delivering measurable business change through technology. Knowledge of modern software engineering practices including Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, automation and product-based delivery models. Strong commercial and financial management experience, including investment planning, budget ownership and supplier management. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence executive leaders and translate business requirements into technology solutions. Experience building and developing high-performing multidisciplinary teams across applications, data, delivery and architecture. A collaborative leadership style with a passion for innovation, continuous improvement and technology-enabled business transformation. What We're Looking For This opportunity is suited to a strategic technology leader who is passionate about using enterprise applications, data and digital innovation to transform business performance. You will be recognised for your ability to shape technology strategy, modernise enterprise platforms, develop high-performing teams and deliver complex transformation programmes that create measurable business value through improved applications, data insight, reporting and digital capability. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
About the Role We are looking for an ambitious and results-driven Business Development Manager to drive growth across our client's container freight solution (road, rail and terminals). In this role, you will identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities while strengthening existing partnerships. You will play a key role in shaping solutions ensuring you offer tailored, innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of both current and prospective customers. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute strategies to identify and win new business opportunities Deliver new account acquisition, contributing to overall growth Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients Understand customer needs and create tailored proposals and solutions Increase the value of current customers through upselling and service development Lead and support marketing initiatives aligned with growth objectives Analyse market trends to identify opportunities and drive competitive advantage Prepare and deliver compelling sales pitches and presentations Create high-quality proposals, tenders, and quotations Maintain accurate sales pipelines and forecasts using CRM systems Manage end-to-end delivery of large-scale opportunities, from identification to close Key Performance Indicators Achievement of annual new business revenue targets Net growth across new and existing customer base Increased market share Introduction of new products and service offerings Development and maintenance of a strong, diverse sales pipeline Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in container freight solution either road, rail or terminal Strong track record of delivering growth and exceeding targets Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong analytical and negotiation capabilities Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales environments Commercially aware with a solution-led, consultative approach At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
14/07/2026
Full time
About the Role We are looking for an ambitious and results-driven Business Development Manager to drive growth across our client's container freight solution (road, rail and terminals). In this role, you will identify, develop, and secure new business opportunities while strengthening existing partnerships. You will play a key role in shaping solutions ensuring you offer tailored, innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of both current and prospective customers. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute strategies to identify and win new business opportunities Deliver new account acquisition, contributing to overall growth Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients Understand customer needs and create tailored proposals and solutions Increase the value of current customers through upselling and service development Lead and support marketing initiatives aligned with growth objectives Analyse market trends to identify opportunities and drive competitive advantage Prepare and deliver compelling sales pitches and presentations Create high-quality proposals, tenders, and quotations Maintain accurate sales pipelines and forecasts using CRM systems Manage end-to-end delivery of large-scale opportunities, from identification to close Key Performance Indicators Achievement of annual new business revenue targets Net growth across new and existing customer base Increased market share Introduction of new products and service offerings Development and maintenance of a strong, diverse sales pipeline Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in container freight solution either road, rail or terminal Strong track record of delivering growth and exceeding targets Excellent communication and presentation skills Strong analytical and negotiation capabilities Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder sales environments Commercially aware with a solution-led, consultative approach At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
