First People Recruitment

A recruitment agency seeks a Mandarin speaking Account Manager to strengthen their presence in Germany. This role requires fluent Mandarin and English, with German as a plus, and a strong background in client management and business development within the IT or Telecom sectors. The successful candidate will execute sales strategies and build customer relationships while working from the Frankfurt office. Competitive salary based on experience, with a permanent contract offered.

Your New Job Title: Mandarin speaking Deputy Head of IT Salary: Up to £100k, depending on experience Location: Office based Employability: Permanent Start: ASAP To be successful in this role our client has said it is essential that candidates: are fluent in both Mandarin and English have solid IT experience, including Infrastructure, Applications, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, Software Development, APP support, etc. in Financial Services have experience managing an IT team Deputy Head of IT - What You'll be Doing: Support the Head of IT in designing, implementing and maintaining the firm's IT strategy. Assist in developing and enforcing IT policies, procedures and architectural frameworks in line with group standards, regulatory requirements and best practices. Oversee IT operations, including infrastructure, support, applications and cybersecurity to ensure system stability and service continuity. Act as deputy for cybersecurity monitoring, threat management, incident response and improvement of protective controls. Assist with IT budgeting, cost control, vendor management and procurement to ensure effective financial governance. Maintain strong collaboration with group IT, supporting policy alignment, reporting and joint initiatives. Work closely with business units to identify technology needs, propose IT solutions and support implementation. Assist in maintaining and testing Business Continuity Plans and disaster recovery arrangements; participate in the Business Continuity Committee. Support implementation of approved systems and controls in compliance with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and group policies. Monitor team workload, task allocation and performance to ensure effective delivery and reliable production systems. Provide coaching, mentoring and knowledge-sharing to IT team members; identify training needs and support skills development. Manage IT assets, suppliers and contractual relationships in accordance with internal procurement and compliance requirements. Lead and/or support IT projects including planning, resourcing, tracking, reporting and risk management. Prepare reports, documentation, KPIs and updates for Senior Management and the Board when required. Act as deputy for the Head of IT during absence, taking responsibility for escalation, decision making and operational oversight. Perform other duties as assigned by Senior Management or the Head of IT. Deputy Head of IT - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or related discipline; Master's degree preferred. Extensive / Solid IT experience, including team leadership and project delivery. Strong technical knowledge across IT infrastructure, systems administration, networks, applications and cybersecurity. Experience in IT governance, ITIL processes, change management and incident management. Strong understanding of financial services IT environments, regulatory requirements and risk controls. Excellent communication, stakeholder management and decision making skills. Ability to coach and develop teams; experience managing distributed teams is desirable. Strong vendor management and negotiation capabilities. Sound knowledge of Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery frameworks. Working knowledge of networking, firewalls, CUCM, cybersecurity tools and cloud/infrastructure technologies. Experience with trading systems, exchange connectivity, FIX protocols and back office integrations is advantageous. Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and deliver within deadlines. Bilingual speakers (English & Mandarin) are essential. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs.

People First is seeking a ServiceNow Developer in Central London for a hybrid PAYE contract. You will develop and maintain ServiceNow solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and translate requirements into scalable technical implementations. The role requires CAD, strong JavaScript skills, REST API work, and experience with Service Portal and Agile delivery. 37.5 hour weeks and a potential extension or permanent placement are noted.

JobTitle: ServiceNow Developer The Skills You'll Need: ServiceNow Certified Application Developer Your New Salary: £40-42 per hour = equivalent of £80,000 per annum Location: Central London Agency temp (PAYE), possible to extension or permanent Hybrid Working hours: 37.5 hours What You'll Be Doing This role is ideal for a developer with solid ServiceNow platform experience who enjoys building high quality solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and continuously developing their technical skills. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, product managers and business stakeholders to deliver new capabilities and enhancements across our ServiceNow platform. Develop, configure and maintain solutions on the ServiceNow platform. Translate functional requirements into technical solutions with support from senior engineers where required. Build, test and deploy platform enhancements following established engineering practices. Collaborate with Product Managers, Business Analysts and fellow engineers to deliver high quality solutions. Participate in sprint planning, estimation, refinement and retrospectives. Support integration development using REST/SOAP APIs where required. Troubleshoot issues, perform root cause analysis and resolve production defects. Contribute to code reviews and promote engineering best practices. Produce clear technical documentation for delivered solutions. ServiceNowDeveloper - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed Previous experience developing on the ServiceNow platform. Hands on experience developing Service Portal solutions. Strong ServiceNow platform development experience. Strong JavaScript development skills. Experience with Flow Designer, Business Rules, Script Includes, Client Scripts and UI Policies. Experienced developing and consuming REST APIs. Experience working with an Agile delivery environment. Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. Exposure to the ServiceNow Customer Service Management (CSM) module. ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD). People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.

Your New Job Title: Mandarin speaking Solution Manager / Assistant Solution Manager The Skills You'll Need: Fluent Mandarin and English. Degrees in Telecommunication/Computing Engineering, or related subjects. Hands on experience in Telecom network / DICT products Your New Salary: Highly competitive, depending on experience Job status: Permanent, hybrid working with 2 days WFH (subject to approval) Location: Central London To be successful in this role our client has said it is essential that candidates: Speak and write fluent Mandarin Have a degree in Telecommunication/Computing Engineering, or related Have hands on experience in Telecom network / DICT products If that means this job isn't a match for you please view our other vacancies for one that may be a better fit. Solution Manager - Summary: Work as part of Operations Support team to provide technical solutions for company's products and services, including Telecom services, DICT services, to Enterprise and Carrier customers. Involve in all pre sale lifecycle, including attending pre sale technical meetings, gathering requirements, and providing solutions on time. Provide technical support during the implementation stage, including provisioning and coordinating with vendor where necessary. Provide technical support for after sales services where required. The main role of this position is to design and deliver DICT and Telecom network projects. The role holder will design DICT and Telecom network solutions for our customer and provide pre sales solutions, implementation, and maintenance. As a part of this team, the ideal candidate would design, develop, and manage customer projects according to customer technical requirements. What You'll be Doing: Listen and understand the technical requirements of the customer, reading between the lines to build a solution that outperforms the competitor's offering. Apply technical knowledge to analyze, investigate and resolve assigned project challenges. Prepare project required documentation and reports to a high standard for all phases of the project. Participate in system level design reviews, and program management reviews to assess design maturity, requirements compliance and to provide informed technical recommendations to the customer. The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Fluent in spoken and written Mandarin and English. Bachelor's degree or above in Telecommunication/Computing Engineering related subjects. Professional Qualification on MCP, Citrix, CCNP, HCIP, VMware VCP and RHCSA will be preferred. Solid experience in IT/Telecom markets. Hands on experiences in Telecom network, DICT products. Good project management skill and communication skills. DICT products & solutions skills: LAN, WLAN, Public/Private Cloud, Firewall, Server, Storage, Phone system, Video Conference and Surveillance system. Telcom network products, leased line, IP Transit. Problem solving - ability to use skillset to solve challenges / issues. Commercial awareness - ability to compare solutions to find best fit from technical and commercial perspective. Commitment to personal development - pushes to improve skillset/stay up to date in their field. Good communication skills, work well with customers and colleagues. Candidates with less experience will be considered for a junior position. We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website. Click for more Mandarin speaking jobs from People First Team China in London, your Mandarin recruitment specialists.

First People Recruitment is looking for a Mandarinspeaking Data Analyst for their office in Reading. This role involves preparing sales reports, managing data, and providing insights to support business decisions. The ideal candidate should possess strong Excel skills and experience in data analysis. The position offers a salary of up to £35k based on experience and requires strong communication and problem-solving skills. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace focused on growth and excellence.

Your New Job Title: MandarinspeakingElectricalDataCentreEngineer TheSkillsYou'llNeed: Fluent Mandarin and English. YourNewSalary: Highly competitive, depending on experience Jobstatus: Permanent, 5 days office-based Location: Slough ElectricalDataCentreEngineer-Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the construction, operation, maintenance, and optimization of Data Centre electrical facilities, ensuring operational reliability, compliance, and service excellence. ElectricalDataCentreEngineer-WhatYoullBeDoing: Operational Oversight & Vendor Management: act as the technical lead overseeing the Facility Management (FM) team to ensure all electrical operations align with global standards and SLAs. Review and approve critical operational documents, including Method of Procedure (MOP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Emergency Operating Procedures (EOP). Conduct regular audits of maintenance records and on-site activities to ensure high standards of execution and safety compliance. Technical Authority & Risk Mitigation: serve as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for complex electrical issues and lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for power-related incidents. Identify potential Single Points of Failure (SPOF) and overarching mitigation measures. Provide technical supervision and approval for high-risk electrical operations, including UPS bypass, generator load testing, and HV switching activities. Strategic Asset & Lifecycle Management: review and approve electrical system modifications and capacity expansion plans to ensure no impact on live IT operations. Support long-term CAPEX planning through equipment health assessments and lifecycle analysis. Drive energy efficiency initiatives by analysing power distribution performance and PUE trends. Compliance & Safety Standards: ensure all electrical systems comply with local statutory and regulatory requirements. Promote and enforce compliance with Electrical Safety Programs, including LOTO and Arc Flash protection procedures. ElectricalDataCentreEngineer-TheSkillsYou'llNeedtoSucceed: Fluent in spoken and written Mandarin and English Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline CE/Eng or IEng qualification preferred Solid relevant experience in Data Centre operations on the electrical side Candidates with less experience may be considered for junior positions Strong knowledge of Electrical Power Engineering Familiarity with electrical calculation software Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Positive attitude with strong teamwork spirit Good stress management skills Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills We regret that due to the high volume of applications we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed-term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.

First People Recruitment is seeking a Mandarinspeaking Electrical Data Centre Engineer based in Slough. The role involves supporting the construction, operation, maintenance, and optimization of data centre electrical facilities while ensuring operational reliability and compliance. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and be fluent in Mandarin and English. Applicants with solid data centre operations experience in electrical engineering are preferred. This is a permanent, office-based role offering a highly competitive salary depending on experience.

First People Recruitment is looking for a Mandarin speaking Information Security Manager to oversee the information security framework in Central London. The role requires excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Mandarin and English, along with strong analytical skills. The position involves establishing security policies, managing risks, and ensuring compliance with UK regulations. A Master's degree in a relevant field and professional certifications are desirable.

Your New Job Title: Mandarin speaking Information Security Manager (Banking) Location: Central London Contract: Permanent, office based Salary: Competitive depending on experience Summary The Information Security Manager is responsible for establishing, maintaining and improving the bank's information security framework to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets, particularly for the London Branch. The role develops and oversees security policies, strategies, and controls in line with internal governance, UK regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. Operating as a "1.5 Line of Defence" within the IT function, the role provides independent security risk oversight, challenges the effectiveness of IT security controls, and supports regulatory compliance and operational resilience. What You'll be Doing Each Day Information Security Governance Upgrade and maintain the Branch's information security policies, standards and procedures in line with Head Office policies and regulatory requirements. Upgrade and maintain an effective information security governance framework within the Branch. Ensure information security policies and procedures are properly implemented and periodically reviewed. Information Security Risk Management Identify, assess and monitor information security risks affecting the Branch. Maintain the information security risk register and ensure appropriate mitigation measures are implemented. Provide information security risk reporting to senior management. Security Oversight and Control Effectiveness Provide oversight and challenge to the implementation of information security controls performed by the IT team. Monitor the effectiveness of technical and procedural security controls across systems, infrastructure and applications. Coordinate periodic security reviews and internal control assessments. Cyber Security and Security Monitoring Oversee cyber security measures including vulnerability management, access control, security monitoring and incident detection. Ensure regular vulnerability assessments, security reviews and penetration testing are conducted. Incident Management Establish and maintain procedures for managing information security incidents. Coordinate investigation, response and reporting of cyber security incidents. Operational Resilience Support the Branch's operational resilience framework from an information security perspective. Participate in disaster recovery planning, cyber security exercises and resilience testing. Third Party and Outsourcing Risk Assess information security risks associated with third party service providers and outsourcing arrangements. Ensure information security requirements are incorporated into vendor management and outsourcing governance processes. Regulatory Compliance Ensure compliance with applicable UK regulatory expectations relating to information security, cyber risk and operational resilience. Support regulatory reviews, internal audit and external audit activities. Security Awareness Promote information security awareness across the Branch. Organise information security training and awareness programmes for staff. Other Perform any other duties as required by the line manager or Senior Management. Qualifications and Skills Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills in Mandarin and English. Master's degree or above in Information Security, Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline. Professional certifications such as CCIE, HCIE, CISSP, CISM, CISA or ISO27001 Lead Implementer are highly desirable. Relevant experience in network, information security, cyber security or IT risk management, preferably within the financial services industry. Experience in developing and implementing information security governance frameworks. Strong understanding of information security standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework or CIS Controls. Good knowledge of UK regulatory expectations related to cyber security, operational resilience and outsourcing risk. Understanding of banking IT environments including networks, applications and infrastructure security. Strong analytical and risk assessment skills. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and senior management. Ability to coordinate incident response and cross departmental collaboration. High level of integrity and professionalism. Strong risk awareness and sense of responsibility. Ability to work effectively in a regulated banking environment. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability.