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Senior Software Engineer Exeter, Devon (Hybrid-working x1 or 2 days in office) Up to £55,000 per year Plus excellent company benefits Private Healthcare, Pension, etc. The Opportunity: My client are a charity organisation currently looking for a Senior Software Engineer on a permanent basis. Working as the Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the digital platforms, from their main website to web-based tools and applications that support their beneficiaries and staff. You ll work closely with communications, data, and project teams to ensure online presence is reliable, engaging, and inclusive. You will balance hands-on coding with strategic thinking, identifying opportunities to improve user journeys, accessibility, and the overall digital experience. Skills and Experience: Strong front-end development skills using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+). Experience with front-end JavaScript, vanilla/jQuery or frameworks such as React/Vue.js/Angular. Proficiency in PHP for building robust, secure, and maintainable applications. Understanding of database design and management (MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL). Experience with RESTful APIs and third-party integrations. Degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Software Engineering or equivalent experience. Role and Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain user-friendly web applications and websites aligned with the charity s goals. Develop and maintain APIs and integrations with third-party systems (e.g., CRMs, donation platforms). Ensure accessibility, security and performance standards are met across all digital products. Work collaboratively with non-technical colleagues to translate needs into practical digital solutions. Implement and manage hosting, deployment and version control processes (e.g., GitHub, Plesk, Linux). Troubleshoot, test and maintain existing systems to improve performance and reliability. Applications: Please contact John here at ISR to learn more about our client who are continuing to grow across the education sector here in Devon?

Azure DevOps Engineer Contract (6-months) Remote Working Market Rates (c£475 to £525 per day) The Opportunity: We are currently supporting a on a major central government project (Government Digital Services / GDS) n the search for an experienced Azure DevOps Engineer to join their technology team on an initial 6-month contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute towards large-scale cloud and infrastructure initiatives within a highly secure, mission-critical environment, supporting platforms and services that underpin nationally significant operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing, implementing and optimising Azure-based DevOps and cloud engineering capabilities, helping to drive automation, scalability, security and operational resilience across modern cloud platforms. Skills and Experience: Strong commercial experience within Azure cloud and DevOps engineering environments Proven experience building and supporting CI/CD pipelines Strong Infrastructure as Code experience (e.g. Terraform, ARM, Bicep or similar) Experience working with containerisation and orchestration technologies Good understanding of cloud networking, monitoring and security best practices Strong scripting and automation capability (PowerShell, Bash or Python) Experience working with Git-based version control platforms Ability to work effectively within agile, fast-paced delivery environments Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills Role and Responsibilities: Design, build and maintain Azure cloud infrastructure and DevOps environments Develop and optimise CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployments and release management Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using industry best practices Support containerised and cloud-native application deployments Collaborate with engineering, architecture and operational teams to improve platform reliability and scalability Monitor platform performance, security and availability, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement Support cloud migration, automation and modernisation initiatives Ensure environments adhere to security, governance and compliance standards Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment-related issues Contribute towards continuous improvement across DevOps tooling, processes and operational practices NB: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a basic level of security clearance before undertaking the assignment (around two weeks lead-time). Applications: Please contact James here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?

IT Services Team Lead Calne, Wiltshire (with some travel to other sites) c£36,000 per year Plus 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Pension (local government 22%), Life Insurance, etc. The Opportunity: Our client based in the Education sector are looking for an IT Services Team Lead who will be responsible for managing and supporting IT technicians across multiple schools within the organisation, ensuring high-quality IT service delivery and operational excellence. This role combines line management, technical support and coordination with regional leadership to deliver business-as-usual (BAU) activities. The post-holder also acts as a second-line technician for their allocated area, providing advanced troubleshooting and technical expertise. NB: Candidates must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check upon joining the organisation. Skills and Experience: Line manage, support and train IT technicians across one or more regions (up to 5 to 6 direct reports). Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching, and skills development for technicians. Ensure consistent service standards and adherence to Trust IT policies across all schools in the cluster. Provide operational technical support to the region(s). Serve as second-line technician for the region(s), handling escalated technical issues beyond first-line capability. Provide advanced troubleshooting for hardware, software, networking, and cloud services. Support project delivery within the trust, including device rollouts, network upgrades and system migrations. Strong technical knowledge of Windows, M365, networking and device management. Experience managing and developing IT Technicians. Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for travelling between sites. Applications: Please contact John Noonan here at ISR to learn more about our client working at the heart of the education sector based in Wiltshire as an IT Services Team Leader and how you can become a part of their ongoing success story.

IT Services Manager Plymouth, Devon (Remote role with travel to client sites) c 40,000 per year 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Pension (local government 22%), Life Insurance, etc. The Opportunity: Our client based in the Education sector are looking for an IT Services Manager on a permanent basis. This is a senior operational role, responsible for ensuring consistent, high quality IT support for staff and students across multiple sites. You will manage IT Cluster Leads, the central Service Desk and procurement activity, ensuring smooth business as usual delivery and continuous service improvement. You will also be working closely with the Head of IT and Infrastructure and you will translate strategy into effective operations while maintaining strong relationships with academy and regional leaders. NB: Candidates must be able to pass an enhanced DBS check upon joining the organisation. Role and Responsibilities: Leading company-wide IT service operations and BAU delivery Line managing Service Leads and the central Service Desk Owning incident, request, problem and change processes Managing IT procurement, assets and supplier relationships Acting as the key operational escalation point Driving service consistency, standards and continuous improvement Own the solution architecture, design and optimisation of operational IT systems including Service Desk tooling and device workflows Collaborate with Infrastructure, and Governance Leads to ensure alignment with strategic and compliance requirements. Maintain architectural documentation, system maps and operational workflows. Own and oversee day-to-day IT service operations across the business. Ensure SLA performance, ticket responsiveness and customer satisfaction targets are met. Manage resourcing and workload distribution across the business based on demand. Lead operational incident, request, problem and change processes (aligned to ITIL). Applications: Please contact John Noonan here at ISR to learn more about our client working at the heart of the education sector based in Plymouth as an IT Services Manager and how you can become a part of their ongoing success story.

Head of IT Peterborough, Cambridgeshire 55,000 per year 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Pension (local government 22%), Life Insurance, etc. Skills and Experience: Experience working with a range of IT hardware, software and network topologies. Experience troubleshooting complex issues and supporting colleagues across multiple sites. It would be advantageous if you have experience of writing reports for a variety of audiences. Experienced of being accountable for significant budgets and projects and you must have experience leading and managing a team. Significant knowledge leading change from a tactical perspective. You must be able to respond to audits and other information sources to drive planning and implementation. Experience procuring goods and services in a compliant manner. Knowledge of helpdesk systems and working in the education sector would be advantageous but is not essential. Knowledgeable on system design, configuration and troubleshooting. Knowledge of wireless networking, firewall, internet connectivity, switching and server management. Knowledge of Office 365 as well as Apple products and services would be very useful. The Opportunity: Our client based in the Education sector are looking for a Head of IT on a permanent basis based in and around the Peterborough area. The main purpose of the role is to lead and manage the ICT Services team in the operational delivery of the IT Strategy, acting as the principal tactical resource, for the ultimate benefit of staff and other stakeholders. In this role you will be accountable for developing and implementing the IT Strategy, as well as the required IT resources and service management needs and the development and maintenance of all the technical IT systems. You must have experience managing a team as this is an essential part of this role as well as training and developing the team further. Applications: Please contact John here at ISR to learn more about client leading the way in the education sector and how you can become a part of their ongoing success story.

Senior Data Services Manager (SFIA 6) 6 months (initially) Remote-working (UK-based) Market Rates Outside IR35 The Opportunity: We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Service Designer to join a high-profile UK Central Government programme, delivered via a leading consultancy specialising in Digital Transformation. This role will play a critical part in shaping, designing and improving data services that support decision-making, public health outcomes and operational efficiency at a national scale. You will be leading the data services design work-stream on a high-profile, high-impact central government programme. Skills and Experience: Proven track record as a Service Designer with significant experience in data-driven projects. Strong understanding of government service standards, GDS approaches and GOV-UK design principles. Expertise in designing services that span digital, data and organisational boundaries. Ability to create service maps, blueprints and artefacts that communicate complex data processes clearly. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with experience working in central government or similarly complex environments. Demonstrable leadership capability at SFIA Level 6, including mentoring, influencing and guiding design teams. Role and Responsibilities: Lead the design of end-to-end data services, ensuring they meet user needs and align with government digital and data standards. Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate data services into wider programme objectives. Champion user-centred design principles, ensuring accessibility, inclusivity and transparency. Define data models, flows and service blueprints that enable effective data collection, sharing and usage. Collaborate with stakeholders across technical, policy and operational teams to ensure alignment and scalability. Provide leadership and guidance to other service designers and contribute to building design capability within the team. Continuously iterating and improving data services based on feedback, analytics and evolving organisational needs. NB: Candidates must be eligible for BPSS security clearance which will processed following successful interviews (5-7 days). Please contact Edward here at ISR Recruitment to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next-generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?