Big Red Recruitment

Our client is seeking an established Director of IT Operations and Service Delivery to shape the future of technology for a global organisation. You'll oversee IT infrastructure, workplace technology, and service delivery across multiple locations - ensuring scalability, security, and outstanding user experience. Working closely with Group level IT, you will modernise cloud platforms (Azure), enhance end-user services, and embed ITIL and DevOps practices to deliver continuous improvement. You will: Lead infrastructure and service delivery operations for a global enterprise. Optimise cloud, workplace, and collaboration technologies (Microsoft 365, ServiceNow). Drive operational excellence through automation, KPIs, and robust vendor management. Manage multimillion-pound budgets and guide strategic investment. You bring: 10+ years in IT leadership, including 5+ at Director level. Deep knowledge of infrastructure, Azure, and IT service management. Strong stakeholder management and communication skills. Proven success driving digital transformation at scale. This is an opportunity to lead modernisation, strengthen resilience, and deliver measurable business impact within a respected global brand.The ideal candidate will have come from a background of scale, working across multiple site locations. Hybrid working 2-3 days office based. Huddersfield Salary £110,000 - £120,000 + benefits. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Be apart of one of the UK's largest building merchants. We're expanding fast, with over 130 branches across the UK and counting. As we grow, so does our need to connect systems, streamline data, and keep everything running seamlessly. That's where you come in. We're looking for an Application Specialist to join our high-performing IT team. You'll design, develop, and maintain integrations that keep our business data flowing - connecting everything from cloud systems to on-prem databases. If you're technically sharp, self-driven, and love solving complex data puzzles, this is your chance to shape the backbone of our digital growth. Role: Application Specialist Salary: c£60,000 Location: East Yorkshire - Hybrid 2 days per week What You'll Do- Lead system integrations from concept to go-live- Redesign and modernise legacy integrations for scale and resilience- Collaborate across the business to translate needs into technical solutions- Build robust, well-documented, and monitored integrations- Drive best practice in data design, performance, and reliability What You Bring- Strong skills in data integration, manipulation, and transfer- Hands-on experience with SQL, APIs, .NET (VB/C#), and data formats (XML, JSON, CSV)- A knack for problem-solving and clear communication across tech and business teams- Adaptability - comfortable juggling multiple projects and technologies Bonus points for:- Knowledge of Klipboard K8 ERP, Microsoft Azure, SSIS, or Agile methods- Experience in builders' merchant systems or operations We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Keen to work in an autonomous support role and make a real impact on the IT function? You'll join a multi-brand organisation seeking a proactive and solutions-focused IT Support Analyst. This role offers a rare opportunity to combine hands-on support with the chance to contribute to systems analysis, process improvement, and long-term progression into areas like systems administration, implementation or IT projects.You'll be part of a close-knit IT team that delivers exceptional service across a group of brands. With a high-performing helpdesk already in place, your focus will be on owning 1st and 2nd line support tickets, identifying repeat issues, investigating root causes, and driving improvements through collaboration with users, developers, and senior leaders.You'll also contribute to internal training initiatives, help streamline support processes, and take part in project work as the business continues to modernise its IT systems. Key experience: 2+ years experience in a 1st/2nd Line IT Support role Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, printers, ERP, and user account issues Familiarity with Windows OS, Microsoft 365, and Active Directory Confident communicating with users at all levels Location: This role is based in Bradford, 5 days a week to begin with, reducing to hybrid after the first 3 months. Salary: Up to £40k depending on experience.If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply - we have interview slots available! We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Are you a skilled Data Engineer looking to step into the world of architecture?An exciting opportunity has opened for an experienced Data Engineer to join our national Data & Analytics function at a time of significant technical modernisation. The team is about to embark on a greenfield project to build a futureproof data warehousing platform using Azure Data Factory and Databricks, with a clear focus on scalability, quality, and best practice.Working within a specialist Data Platform & Engineering team, you'll join as the expert within Azure Databricks. You'll help to upskill our teams knowledge of Databricks, get involved in data modelling and ETL pipeline development, integrations, and performance tuning. This is an ever evolving project as the business becomes more and more data driven and your knowledge of Databricks will be pivitol in shaping the architecture. This is an ideal role for a Senior Data Engineer ready to step into an architectural role, or an established architect keen to take ownership of a highly visible and strategic data platform project.What you'll be doing: Leading the design and implementation of a new Databricks-based data warehousing solution Designing and developing data models, ETL pipelines, and data integration processes Large scale data processing using PySpark Monitoring, tuning, and optimising data platforms for reliability and performance Upskilling the wider team in Databricks best practices, including modern architecture patterns Location: Atherstone (Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days remote)Salary: £60 000 to £80 000 depending on experienceIf you're passionate about shaping modern data platforms and have the technical expertise to make a measurable impact, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now as we have interview slots available! Please note: Visa sponsorship is not provided for this role and we are only considering applications of candidates who have permanent residency in the UK. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Are you an experienced cloud operations engineer ready to lead critical infrastructure for a growing SaaS business?You'll be joining a well-established software provider serving the higher education sector, trusted by institutions around the world to deliver critical platforms. As the business scales internationally, you'll take ownership of the cloud operations function - driving platform resilience, scalability, and engineering standards from the ground up.You'll lead a skilled team of engineers, enhance AWS infrastructure, support the development teams through robust CI/CD infrastructure. With the freedom to challenge technical assumptions and drive improvements, you'll be central to the evolution of the company's operational maturity.Role: Cloud Operations Team LeaderLocation: Milton Keynes / Hybrid (1 day per month in office)Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 Ideally, you'll have: 3+ years of hands-on AWS experience Strong knowledge of IaC and configuration management tools (Terraform & Ansible or similar) Proven experience leading cross-functional teams and managing cloud infrastructure projects Experience in cloud monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning Experience with CI/CD tools and supporting development workflows Strong communication and stakeholder management skills If you're seeking a leadership role with real ownership of cloud operations, and you want to influence a global SaaS platform's technical direction - click apply to arrange a chat. Interview slots available now. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Are you a hands-on senior engineer ready to lead technical innovation in a high-growth SaaS company?You'll be joining a leading software provider supporting the hospitality and higher education sectors, scaling their payment systems function as the business expands globally. With 15% year-on-year growth and a modern tech stack, this is your chance to shape scalable cloud solutions and mentor a strong engineering team.You'll design and implement cloud-native services in AWS, architect solutions using CQRS and event-driven patterns, and lead code and architecture reviews. This role offers a rare blend of hands-on development, leadership, and strategic input within a business that values engineering excellence and innovation.Role: Senior Engineering Team LeaderLocation: Milton Keynes / Hybrid (1 day per week in office)Salary: Up to £75,000 Ideally, you'll have: Proven experience in C# / .Net software development Hands-on AWS engineering and cloud architecture knowledge Experience designing CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks Familiarity with CQRS and Event Bus architecture Strong leadership, communication and mentoring skills A mindset geared towards quality, scalability, and continuous improvement If you're looking to lead by example, shape the technical direction of a global platform, and grow your influence within a collaborative tech team - click apply to arrange a chat. Interview slots available now. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

This role puts you at the centre of a high-stakes, high-visibility transformation - one where your leadership defines how essential IT, data and operational services are delivered for years to come. You are the authority, the orchestrator and the driving force behind a complex, multi-supplier transition that won't move without your direction. Role: IT Service Transition Manager Location: West Midlands Hybrid Salary: Up to £90,000 What You'll Lead End-to-end transition and exit from a major outsourced IT services contract Migration of services, platforms, data, people and processes into new providers or in-house teams Alignment and governance across multiple technology suppliers Contractual, commercial and operational compliance throughout every transition phase Senior stakeholder direction-ensuring clarity, challenge and continuity at every step What You'll Bring Proven experience delivering large-scale IT or BPO transitions in complex environments Strong understanding of contract exits, legal considerations and multi-supplier ecosystems The ability to map, analyse and restructure complicated IT and operational landscapes Leadership, resilience and influential communication in politically sensitive or high-pressure settings Highly Advantageous Experience in utilities, energy or regulated environments Background handling TUPE-heavy transitions Exposure to simultaneous operational, data and technology change programmes Why This Role Matters You'll play a pivotal role in protecting service continuity today while shaping how critical IT services operate tomorrow. This is meaningful transformation-not a paper exercise. You'll take ownership, enjoy genuine senior visibility, and drive a transition that will be talked about for years to come. We are an equal opportunity recruitment partner. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly committed to Neurodiversity inclusion and can offer reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process. If you feel you would benefit from adjustments, simply contact one of our recruiters by phone or email.

Are you a seasoned IT Service Manager who wants to take full ownership of an IT support function?This is an opportunity to lead the design and build of an end-to-end IT support function for a household name in UK retail. You'll be joining the business at a pivotal moment - the organisation is ready to modernise its IT support offering and elevate its customer-facing services. You'll be trusted with a blank sheet of paper to set the agenda, define structure, and choose support tooling. You'll help connect support teams and 3rd parties through setting up modern processes, navigate a data-heavy application landscape, and championing change within IT support. We're looking for: Significant experience in service management Proven ability to lead through change Confident working across a legacy application landscape Experience dealing with complex stakeholders Knowledge of service management frameworks (e.g. ITIL) and confidence in implementing best practices Experience researching and implementing IT support tooling Experience managing or working closely with third-party suppliers The role is based in Birmingham, with hybrid workingSalary up to £85,000 depending on experienceIf this sounds of interest please apply as we have interview slots available. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Do you want to lead cutting-edge security architecture and compliance projects for critical infrastructure clients?Do you want to step into a high-impact, senior consultancy role with clear scop for leadership and influence?We're partnered with a specialist cyber consultancy delivering solutions across architecture, compliance, and offensive testing. They're now looking for a Principal Security Design Consultant to steer high-value client engagements across both security architecture and GRC.You'll work on complex regulatory frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO27001, CAF, IEC 62443), lead design reviews, and guide clients through secure solution design. You'll also support junior consultants, contribute to pre-sales, and help shape internal service innovation. THE ROLE: Leading client engagements across compliance frameworks including ISO, IEC 62443 & NIST Acting as a trusted advisor across enterprise-grade architecture design and review. Designing secure solutions aligned to client-specific regulatory environments and contributing to solution proposals, designs and technical documentation. Mentoring junior and mid-level consultants and supporting the sales and marketing function with technical input. KEY SKILLS: Experience across cyber security and GRC. Strong understanding of TOGAF, SABSA, and major compliance frameworks (e.g ISO27001 & IEC 62443) Experience leading consultancy or internal projects in regulated sectors. Ability to lead projects and mentor others. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. BENEFITS: 26 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, plus the option to buy/sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year. Company funded medical cover. Enhanced Company Pension Scheme up to 6%. Employee-funded car leasing scheme. Life Assurance & Income Protection Scheme We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age.We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Someone curious, practical, confident driving solutions from concept to delivery Building scalable C# .NET APIs powering core ERP and operations Are you a full-stack developer who enjoys solving complex problems and modernising legacy systems?This role sits within a growing internal technology team involved in major software modernisation and integration initiatives. You'll work across ERP enhancement, ecommerce capability, and third-party system connectivity. It's a hands-on role covering both React on the front end and C# .NET on the backend, with scope to influence architecture and improve the performance of core business applications.We're looking for someone who takes pride in clean, reliable engineering and is comfortable owning solutions end-to-end. Someone who brings curiosity, challenge, and practical decision-making to development.What you'll be doing Developing scalable C# .NET APIs to support internal ERP systems and operational workflows Delivering UI features and improvements across React-based web applications Connecting backend architecture with front-end experience for smooth commercial and manufacturing processes Contributing to redevelopment work across ERP modules, warehousing, automation, and internal toolingWhat you'll bring 4+ years' experience in a full-stack role using C# .NET and JavaScript Strong database capability, ideally PostgreSQL Exposure to Linux environments (desirable) Solid engineering discipline and problem-solving mindsetPackage Salary up to £65,000 depending on experience Mansfield, Nottinghamshire - hybrid (3 days onsite / 2 days WFH) Pension: 4% employer match for first 2 years, rising to up to 8% employer match thereafter. Profit Related Pay: Eligibility at 50% share after 1 year, full entitlement after 2 years. Flexi time: Start/finish times may vary by up to 30 minutes per day. Location: Notttinghamshire, free parking, free hot drinks and a delicious subsidised onsite café. Additional benefits: Employee Assistance Programme and Life Assurance.If you're looking for a role where you can make a visible impact on modernising critical systems, we'd like to hear from you. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Would you like to lead major network projects, supporting multiple sites as part of a critical infrastructure modernisation? You'll join an enterprise scale organisation on a journey to modernise and future-proof its complex network estate. We're looking for a Lead Network Engineer to come in and help drive it.You'll be joining partway through this multi-phase transformation, working hands-on with Cisco Meraki technologies to support the delivery of a modern, secure, and scalable network across over 500 UK branches and offices.This is not a people management role, it's an opportunity to lead technically, acting as the architectural 'go to' for a knowledge transfer and serving as the primary technical escalation point for the business-critical network estate. You'll operate alongside the existing Network Architect and play a key role in proof of concepts, pilot programmes, BAU transitions, and new initiatives like Zero Trust, NAC, and SD-WAN.If you're a Senior Network Engineer ready to make the step into architecture or a hands-on Network Architect looking to stay close to delivery, this could be the ideal role for you.What we're looking for: Significant experience in senior-level network engineering or network architecture Strong expertise with Cisco Meraki - design, rollout, and troubleshooting Experience producing high-quality network documentation (HLD, LLD, Confluence) Familiarity with Zero Trust, SD-WAN, or NAC principles Experience supporting large, distributed network environments (ideally multi-site or retail) Salary: £70,000-£80,000 (depending on experience)Flexible hybrid working - 2-3 days a week in the Huddersfield office We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Are you a back-end leaning full stack engineer ready to shape the next generation of retail technology?You'll join an innovative retail tech company is powering the digital experiences of luxury and high-end fashion retailers worldwide. Their clienteling platform helps in-store teams connect meaningfully with their customers via personalised, data-driven interactions. You'll work within a small, high-performing dev team and focus primarily on building out the backend with Node.js and TypeScript. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to the future front-end rebuild, re-platforming their architecture, building microservices in Node.js and TypeScript, and a host of new feature development work. Tech Stack: Node.js, TypeScript, JavaScript MongoDB (NoSQL), REST/GraphQL APIs Azure Cloud, containerised deployments HTML, CSS What we're looking for: 5+ years' experience in backend or full stack development Strong knowledge of Node.js, TypeScript, and microservices architecture Stong understanding of concurrency and experience building systems with a high volume of traffic Solid understanding of scalable REST APIs and NoSQL databases Interest or experience in front-end development The role is remote, with the option to work in the Shoreditch office (1 day a week if you're local). Salary: up to £87k depending on experience. Please Note: We are only considering candidates who are based in the UK with permanent residency/ILR/citizenship. Candidates applying on dependent or PSW visas/needing visa sponsorship will not be considered at ths stage. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Are you an aspiring penetration tester looking to work with real threats, real tools, and real impact? You'll be joining a growing cyber security consultancy focused exclusively on keeping critical national infrastructure secure. You'll support a team of expert ethical hackers, helping test systems, applications, and networks for vulnerabilities - working alongside seasoned professionals while sharpening your offensive security skills.Expect to contribute to hands-on pen testing engagements, conduct vulnerability assessments, and support threat hunting within a well-established SOC. You'll develop your skills using industry-standard tools, investigate incidents, and provide actionable remediation advice.Role: Junior Penetration TesterLocation: London / HybridSalary: £30,000 - £50,000 (DOE)Ideally, you'll have: 6+ months of proven penetration or security testing experience Knowledge of Metasploit, Burp Suite, and vulnerability scanning tools Experience with Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems Interest in threat hunting, incident response, and security monitoring CRT / OSCP / Cyber Scheme training or aspirations to achieve them Eligibility for UK Security Clearance If you're looking to build a long-term cyber career and be part of a collaborative security team on real-world projects from day one, click apply - interview slots are available. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Are you passionate about delivering excellent IT services and leading high-performing teams? Do you thrive in a hands-on leadership role where customer service, process improvement, and technical know-how all come together? We're looking for an IT Service Delivery Manager to take ownership of our 1st Line Service Desk and 2nd Line Technical Services Teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape the way IT support is delivered across a multi-site organisation, ensuring colleagues receive the very best service while driving continuous improvement and innovation. Customers are at the heart of the organisation, so you will be innovating ways your team are delivering service and putting user experience at the forefront of processes. What you'll be doing Leading, developing, and inspiring our Service Desk Analysts, ensuring excellent customer service at every interaction. Acting as a key escalation point for IT support queries, providing guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise. Driving service improvements by optimising processes, documentation, and knowledge sharing. Managing end-to-end IT asset lifecycle, ensuring compliance, governance, and effective use of tools like Microsoft Intune and Defender. Overseeing vendor and contractor performance, supporting procurement discussions, and ensuring value for the business. Monitoring key service metrics and taking proactive steps to improve them. Representing the Service Desk in senior IT forums, project service transitions, and Change Advisory Boards. Ensuring IT services align to the ITIL framework, with robust documentation and regular reviews. What we're looking for Proven experience leading a customer-focused IT team in a multi-site environment. Strong understanding of service management tools, asset management, and vendor governance. Knowledge of ITIL processes Technical knowledge across IT hardware, software, networks, telephony, and business applications - mainly Microsoft experience, within a hybrid Cloud environment. A track record of delivering service improvements, using automation and innovation to enhance user experience. Confident communicator who can influence at all levels and represent IT effectively across the organisation. This is an office based role in Birmingham, please do apply unless you are willing to work in the office on a full-time basis. Permanent opportunity Birmingham based office Salary £50,000 - £55,500 Benefits: up to 8% pension match, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, holiday allowance increasing with service up to 30x days max., annual professional body membership paid for, life cover, access to online retail discounts portal. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Developing T-SQL scripts and stored procedures for importing/exporting data Building and maintaining data interfaces between internal systems and third part Troubleshooting issues in data flows (e.g., failures, delays, formatting problem Job title: Data integration / SQL developer Location: Milton Keynes (Hybrid - approx. 2 days/month on-site) Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + benefits Short description: Join a fast-growing software company as a Data Integration Developer, working on SQL-based solutions to connect platforms that power the education sector. Long description: Are you passionate about clean data and high-quality integrations? Do you enjoy turning technical specs into seamless SQL interfaces? If so, we want to hear from you.This is a great opportunity to join a growing technology provider that delivers critical software across the education sector. You'll work in a hybrid capacity, designing and building integrations between internal platforms and third-party systems.This is a highly collaborative role, sitting within a close-knit Professional Services team, where you'll work closely with consultants and technical stakeholders. You'll have ownership over the integration lifecycle - from requirements through to delivery and support. What you'll be doing: Developing T-SQL scripts and stored procedures for importing/exporting data Building and maintaining data interfaces between internal systems and third parties Documenting technical specifications, mapping logic, and integration requirements Troubleshooting issues in data flows (e.g., failures, delays, formatting problems) Ensuring data quality, performance, and security are maintained to best practice standards What we're looking for: Proficiency in Microsoft SQL Server (T-SQL, stored procedures, views) Experience developing data integrations using structured data (CSV, XML, JSON etc.) Familiarity with secure file transfer methods (e.g., SFTP) Strong attention to detail and confidence writing clear technical documentation Ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Nice to have: Experience working with student systems or within the education sector Exposure to REST APIs or web-based integrations Familiarity with task scheduling tools (e.g., SQL Agent) Awareness of data protection principles and handling of personal data Why apply? Join a stable, scaling tech business with a strong mission Hybrid working with approx. 2 days/month in Milton Keynes Excellent culture and team collaboration Clear progression opportunities and investment in professional development Work on meaningful projects used across major education institutions Work pattern & flexibility: This role offers hybrid working, with around two days per week in the Milton Keynes office. You'll have flexibility in working hours and location, with a strong emphasis on output over time spent online. Application support: We believe in a fair and inclusive hiring process. If you would benefit from any reasonable adjustments in your application or interview process, we'd be happy to support you. Ready to apply? Click apply or get in touch to learn more. If you don't have a CV ready, that's no problem - we can support with that later. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.

Graduate (or Early Career) C# .NET Software Developer - Full Remote GBP25,000 - GBP30,000 Would you like to start or develop your career in a technologically advanced business using the latest Microsoft technology, built using modern architecture and well managed methodologies? Not only that you will work for a business doing good, helping protect the investments made by local authorities across the UK. This business are also going though significant growth and change, which is leading to lots of opportunity to take responsibility and learn new skills. This really is a fantastic opportunity to move your career forward quickly in a highly professional and positive environment. You will join a team of experienced software engineers both in the UK and abroad, they have fully adopted remote working and the teams work hard to ensure high degrees of collaboration whilst giving the teams flexibility and accountability. The offices are based just south of Birmingham, if you are local enough and you would like to work form the office that is also possible, however they are happy with the role being fully remote. You should be a graduate looking to get your first step on the career ladder or someone with a year or twos experience looking to make the next move in their career You get to work on: C#, .NET CORE, SQL all in an event driven microservices environment. React, JavaScript, HTML, CSS Scrum & Agile environment DevOps using Kubernetes & Docker If this sounds of interest and you are looking for a new challenge, please apply with your updated CV or call on +.

Technical Team Lead | Tech Team Lead | Software Development Manager If being responsible for delivering the vision for the product through the development team appeals to you, twinned with leading the team and further building on what are already pretty outstanding relationships across the business sounds like where you want to be, then please do get in touch. Leading a team of skilled, passionate and committed software developers who are ultimately the heart of the business and delivering a mix of customer facing products alongside the development of internal tools and systems with complex dependencies. You will be responsible for liaising, negotiating and prioritising between multiple stakeholders and teams in conjunction with product management and product marketing. You will have a collaborative approach and work well with both technical and non-technical stakeholders and staff members. Location Warwickshire - blended approach to home / office working Salary and package: Up to GBP70,000 + 5 weeks holiday + BH, Private medical (BUPA), company bonus scheme, Contributory pension scheme, training and professional development scheme, flexible working Development Manager | Tech Team Lead | Head of Development | Development Lead | Dev manager | Software Development manager | Technical Team Lead | Senior Developer | Lead Developer

Are you a Systems Analyst? Maybe you want to become one? Or maybe you already do everything a Systems Analyst does and you aren't getting the recognition you deserve? Well if you answered yes to any of these then we may have the right opportunity for you! We are working with a leading UK organisation who are looking for 2 systems analysts to join the team. You will be joining at a period of continued growth for the company, with the acquisition of one of their biggest competitors creating a huge portfolio of work from a processes and systems perspective, trying to bring everything into a more unified approach. You should be proficient in SQL as this will play a part in the various projects you will take ownership of going forward. You will be responsible for turning business requirements into functional requirements that will be used by the development teams as they look to continue creating their in-house developed systems. With a combination of old and new,you will also work on mapping out and documenting the interfaces between systems to enable the business to continue it's seamless approach. So if you're someone who enjoys talking about the technical details with the analysts and developers one minute, then talking to the wider business around what that actually means to them. Then this is your opportunity to join an organisation providing a best in class service that has seen them take over the market! Role: Systems Analyst Location: Milton Keynes Even if you do not reach all criteria please do get in touch, as if you have the desire to learn and progress then this may still be the right role for you! Systems Analyst, Business Analyst

Do you crave the opportunity to make an impact in the workplace? As the newly appointed Procurement Manager, you will join a driven, dynamic business with an excellent team environment. You will relish the challenge of getting to grips with the current setup (which works well), building rapport across the business and further enhancing relationships in relation to prospective procurement partners and current suppliers. Your remit will be to integrate procurement best practices into a growing Technology service provider as they aim to centralise this function. Your focus will be to build scalable procurement processes to enable growth across departments. During this centralisation project, you will take the commercial lead for all internal and external service and supply contracts while implementing strong vendor management disciplines throughout. You will form part of the Senior Management team, leading a team circa 7 with the ability to understand what their challenges are and to support them and being the enabler, removing obstacles to reach the end goal. It is key that you continually review, develop and improve the procurement strategy. As the Procurement Manager, you will demonstrate: * The ability to enhance and lead the procurement activity across the business * Experience in commercial compliance and embedding strong corporate governance * You will have a successful track record of delivering savings and sourcing from activities * Experienced in contract negotiation, solution design and supporting the bid & tender process * You will have previous experience of strategy development and implementation * You will possess strong communication, influencing and networking skills * Excellent team leadership skills that instil a culture where teams are motivated to succeed and have a clear development plan Role: Procurement Manager Location: Derby Salary: Up to GBP 65,000 - collaborative working environment, hybrid working, pension, bonus, car allowance, 25 days + bank holiday, parking and eye tests Keywords: procurement manager, procurement lead, procurement analyst, procurement consultant, supplier relationship management, strategy, consulting, FMCG, global, stakeholder management, project management, team leader, new product introduction, new product development, global, purchasing, supply chain

Want to grow and progress your software development career? My market leading client is developing their next generation of software so you will be working on new, leading edge, system developments covering the entire lifecycle, from analysis and design through to project go live. You will benefit from a structured training process to enable you to become a fully rounded Software Engineer...... click apply for full job details