Digital Technology Delivery / Technical Architect Colchester Essex 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: £48,245 per annum About the Role We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Technology Delivery / Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern IT solutions across the organisation. This role comes at a significant time as the Client prepares for National Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). You will help plan, implement, and support new systems and networks for the newly formed organisation. You will manage and work closely with a team of three technical engineers responsible for maintaining the Client s cloud-based and physical infrastructure. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure is essential. Key Responsibilities Ensure availability, security, and maintenance of cloud-based and on-premises network environments Support the Digital Strategy and Public Sector Network (PSN) as the Client transitions to the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Collaborate with the wider Digital Team and lead the Technical Design Authority (TDA) Provide technical support and advice to Client Officers and Councillors Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend appropriate adoption in line with the Client s SaaS policy Provide technical leadership across multiple projects and mentor team members, including collaboration with counterparts across Essex Required Skills and Experience Proven experience managing full systems lifecycles, including the Software Development Lifecycle Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure essential; AWS or GCP beneficial) Expertise in infrastructure, networking, security, and hybrid environments Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills What We Offer Hybrid working arrangement requiring one day per week in the main office Opportunities for professional growth and certification Flexible working arrangements Pension scheme To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
04/12/2025
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Digital Technology Delivery / Technical Architect Colchester Essex 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract Salary: £48,245 per annum About the Role We are seeking an experienced and forward-thinking Technology Delivery / Technical Architect to lead the design and delivery of modern IT solutions across the organisation. This role comes at a significant time as the Client prepares for National Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). You will help plan, implement, and support new systems and networks for the newly formed organisation. You will manage and work closely with a team of three technical engineers responsible for maintaining the Client s cloud-based and physical infrastructure. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Azure is essential. Key Responsibilities Ensure availability, security, and maintenance of cloud-based and on-premises network environments Support the Digital Strategy and Public Sector Network (PSN) as the Client transitions to the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) Collaborate with the wider Digital Team and lead the Technical Design Authority (TDA) Provide technical support and advice to Client Officers and Councillors Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend appropriate adoption in line with the Client s SaaS policy Provide technical leadership across multiple projects and mentor team members, including collaboration with counterparts across Essex Required Skills and Experience Proven experience managing full systems lifecycles, including the Software Development Lifecycle Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure essential; AWS or GCP beneficial) Expertise in infrastructure, networking, security, and hybrid environments Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills What We Offer Hybrid working arrangement requiring one day per week in the main office Opportunities for professional growth and certification Flexible working arrangements Pension scheme To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
Asset Management Analyst Location, Harlow Full time, Temporary 12 Months Contract The Role: Manage EPC consultants, ensuring our portfolio meets the minimum energy efficiency standard. Analyse the housing portfolio to assess asset performance and identify investment opportunities that make an impact on the quality and standard of our stock. Maintain data in the Council's Asset Management system, MRI Asset, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Prepare reports for senior management to communicate findings and recommendations. Validate and interpret EPC/SAP outputs for asset management and compliance reporting. Identify gaps and opportunities for improving energy performance across council stock Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
03/12/2025
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Asset Management Analyst Location, Harlow Full time, Temporary 12 Months Contract The Role: Manage EPC consultants, ensuring our portfolio meets the minimum energy efficiency standard. Analyse the housing portfolio to assess asset performance and identify investment opportunities that make an impact on the quality and standard of our stock. Maintain data in the Council's Asset Management system, MRI Asset, ensuring data accuracy and integrity. Prepare reports for senior management to communicate findings and recommendations. Validate and interpret EPC/SAP outputs for asset management and compliance reporting. Identify gaps and opportunities for improving energy performance across council stock Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
Our local authority client based in South London are urgently seeking an experienced Temporary Accommodation Business Support Officer. 26 an hour Umbrella Main Purpose To provide a comprehensive, professional, proactive, customer focused business support service to the organisation, enabling services to meet their statutory and legal obligations and our Borough Plan. To support the delivery of the Digital Records Programme - records baseline, and preparation for digitisation of historic records. Principle accountabilities Provide comprehensive business support service as required, duties may include; mailbox management, finance processing, inputting, storing and archiving of data, meeting arrangements, caseload management and note taking. Maintain IT systems, including local and corporate IT systems, spreadsheets, databases to be able to produce appropriate outputs, e.g. reports. Update IT systems to ensure that individual records are up to date with information required for statutory returns and local datasets, ensuring the data is up to date, accurate and reliable. To work flexibly across the service, working on a range of activity to provide proactive support to service users. To manage a demanding and reactive workload in a responsive way to assist the Project Manager to meet key objectives and external regulatory requirements. To ensure the professional delivery of established business processes such as database management to support the organisation. Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained. At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
02/12/2025
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Our local authority client based in South London are urgently seeking an experienced Temporary Accommodation Business Support Officer. 26 an hour Umbrella Main Purpose To provide a comprehensive, professional, proactive, customer focused business support service to the organisation, enabling services to meet their statutory and legal obligations and our Borough Plan. To support the delivery of the Digital Records Programme - records baseline, and preparation for digitisation of historic records. Principle accountabilities Provide comprehensive business support service as required, duties may include; mailbox management, finance processing, inputting, storing and archiving of data, meeting arrangements, caseload management and note taking. Maintain IT systems, including local and corporate IT systems, spreadsheets, databases to be able to produce appropriate outputs, e.g. reports. Update IT systems to ensure that individual records are up to date with information required for statutory returns and local datasets, ensuring the data is up to date, accurate and reliable. To work flexibly across the service, working on a range of activity to provide proactive support to service users. To manage a demanding and reactive workload in a responsive way to assist the Project Manager to meet key objectives and external regulatory requirements. To ensure the professional delivery of established business processes such as database management to support the organisation. Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained. At this point, may we take this opportunity to thank you for the interest you have shown in this role. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications that we receive, it is not always possible to respond to everyone. Therefore, unless you hear from us within the next 7 days, your application for this vacancy will have been unsuccessful.
Senior Applications Developer (Power Platform) Contract: onrolling Location: Remote (with equipment pickup + 1 day in-office per month) Working Hours: Full-Time Salary: £500 day rate As a Senior Applications Developer, you ll play a key role in creating and optimising digital products that are simple, accessible, and designed around user needs. Working within our Product and Delivery team, you will contribute to the ongoing evolution of (url removed), support our AI and robotic process automation initiatives, and drive development standards that improve outcomes across Essex. What You ll Do Lead the development of high-quality, reusable, and accessible software components. Oversee and mentor developers in writing clean, open-by-default code. Deliver software through all stages of the product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with user needs, budget, and delivery timelines. Continuously iterate and enhance digital services using user-centred design principles. Support innovation across AI, automation, and modern digital services. About You (Knowledge, Skills & Experience) Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience. Microsoft certifications: PL-100, PL-200, PL-400, PL-600. Proven experience with Microsoft Power Automate Desktop and Azure DevOps. Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Dataverse, and Azure Services. Knowledge of ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) for Power Platform. Technical skills in JSON, Power Fx, JavaScript, HTML, and SQL. Demonstrable expertise with relevant vendor business applications. Desirable Knowledge of ICT standards: HMG SPF, ITIL V3, ISO/IEC 38500, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 22301, ISO/IEC 20000, PRINCE2, MSP. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical concepts. Experience balancing user needs with organisational priorities. Evidence of continuous professional development aligned with SFIA V7 competencies. What We re Looking For A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality services. Collaborative working style across teams and functions. Strong customer focus, building trusted relationships with users and stakeholders. Ability to manage complex issues and resources to deliver effective outcomes. Confident use of digital technologies to enhance service delivery. To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
25/11/2025
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Senior Applications Developer (Power Platform) Contract: onrolling Location: Remote (with equipment pickup + 1 day in-office per month) Working Hours: Full-Time Salary: £500 day rate As a Senior Applications Developer, you ll play a key role in creating and optimising digital products that are simple, accessible, and designed around user needs. Working within our Product and Delivery team, you will contribute to the ongoing evolution of (url removed), support our AI and robotic process automation initiatives, and drive development standards that improve outcomes across Essex. What You ll Do Lead the development of high-quality, reusable, and accessible software components. Oversee and mentor developers in writing clean, open-by-default code. Deliver software through all stages of the product lifecycle, ensuring alignment with user needs, budget, and delivery timelines. Continuously iterate and enhance digital services using user-centred design principles. Support innovation across AI, automation, and modern digital services. About You (Knowledge, Skills & Experience) Degree-level education or equivalent relevant experience. Microsoft certifications: PL-100, PL-200, PL-400, PL-600. Proven experience with Microsoft Power Automate Desktop and Azure DevOps. Strong understanding of Microsoft 365, Dataverse, and Azure Services. Knowledge of ALM (Application Lifecycle Management) for Power Platform. Technical skills in JSON, Power Fx, JavaScript, HTML, and SQL. Demonstrable expertise with relevant vendor business applications. Desirable Knowledge of ICT standards: HMG SPF, ITIL V3, ISO/IEC 38500, ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 22301, ISO/IEC 20000, PRINCE2, MSP. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to simplify technical concepts. Experience balancing user needs with organisational priorities. Evidence of continuous professional development aligned with SFIA V7 competencies. What We re Looking For A commitment to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality services. Collaborative working style across teams and functions. Strong customer focus, building trusted relationships with users and stakeholders. Ability to manage complex issues and resources to deliver effective outcomes. Confident use of digital technologies to enhance service delivery. To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
Technical Business Analyst (2-Year FTC) Salary: £35,646 to £39,469 per annum Hours: 37 per week Location: Lyndhurst SO43 Working Pattern: Hybrid 50% office-based, 50% home working We are seeking a talented and forward-thinking Technical Business Analyst to join our team on a two-year fixed-term contract. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, data-driven solutions that improve services and support our communities. This role goes beyond a typical Business Analyst position. You will be at the centre of our digital transformation journey, combining technical expertise with a strong understanding of business needs to help shape meaningful and lasting change. About You You are a proactive and analytical thinker with a passion for using technology to solve real-world problems. You bring together technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders. You are confident in navigating complex environments and translating requirements into practical, effective solutions. Key Responsibilities Analyse, evaluate, enhance, and document business processes, systems, and requirements to drive efficiency and innovation Ensure technical solutions deliver measurable business value by defining success metrics, tracking performance, and optimising return on investment Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and digital solutions Develop and present business cases for new initiatives and projects Work closely with IT and Transformation teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions Monitor project progress and report on key metrics and deliverables Support the technical configuration of products Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in digital transformation and business analysis What We Offer days annual leave plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants Cycle to Work scheme, saving up to 40% on cycles and accessories Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24-hour legal, financial, and personal advice To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
24/11/2025
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Technical Business Analyst (2-Year FTC) Salary: £35,646 to £39,469 per annum Hours: 37 per week Location: Lyndhurst SO43 Working Pattern: Hybrid 50% office-based, 50% home working We are seeking a talented and forward-thinking Technical Business Analyst to join our team on a two-year fixed-term contract. This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in delivering innovative, data-driven solutions that improve services and support our communities. This role goes beyond a typical Business Analyst position. You will be at the centre of our digital transformation journey, combining technical expertise with a strong understanding of business needs to help shape meaningful and lasting change. About You You are a proactive and analytical thinker with a passion for using technology to solve real-world problems. You bring together technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders. You are confident in navigating complex environments and translating requirements into practical, effective solutions. Key Responsibilities Analyse, evaluate, enhance, and document business processes, systems, and requirements to drive efficiency and innovation Ensure technical solutions deliver measurable business value by defining success metrics, tracking performance, and optimising return on investment Collaborate with stakeholders to identify opportunities for process improvements and digital solutions Develop and present business cases for new initiatives and projects Work closely with IT and Transformation teams to ensure successful implementation of solutions Monitor project progress and report on key metrics and deliverables Support the technical configuration of products Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in digital transformation and business analysis What We Offer days annual leave plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores, and restaurants Cycle to Work scheme, saving up to 40% on cycles and accessories Employee Assistance Programme offering free 24-hour legal, financial, and personal advice To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
ICT Senior Analyst Salary: £40,174 £43,236 per annum (up to £44,472 for exceptional performance once in post) Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week Location: Lyndhurst Working pattern: Hybrid (50 percent office, 50 percent home working after training) The ICT and Transformation teams are embarking on an ambitious programme of digital change, and we are now seeking an experienced ICT Senior Analyst to join us. You will play a central role in delivering new digital systems, improving integrations across platforms, and supporting modern, efficient ways of working throughout the organisation. The ICT Senior Analyst will be working closely with our ICT and Transformation teams to deliver this exciting programme of change, including implementing new digital systems and enabling modern ways of working. The role is hybrid-based, with at least two days per week on-site at our head office, or more where project needs require it. Specific experience is advantageous in digital transformation projects, integrations between digital systems, Customer Relationship Management systems, data management, and working with or alongside the public sector. The start date for this role is immediate, if possible. As an ICT Senior Analyst, you will play a key role in delivering smarter, more efficient services by: Leading the support, development, and enhancement of key applications Providing expert technical advice and guidance across the organisation Supporting digital transformation projects that improve customer experience and reduce manual processes Collaborating with ICT teams to proactively improve systems and respond to technical issues Designing and implementing secure, high-performing IT solutions Troubleshooting complex 2nd and 3rd line support issues Working closely with stakeholders to understand and meet their IT needs Keeping documentation up to date and staying ahead of industry trends We re looking for someone with: Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform, productivity tools) Experience supporting both cloud-based and on-premise applications Hands-on experience with Power Platform development (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps) Proficiency in SQL Server and writing SQL queries A solid understanding of data integration and system connectivity Experience leading technical projects Familiarity with ITIL and Agile methodologies To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
18/11/2025
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ICT Senior Analyst Salary: £40,174 £43,236 per annum (up to £44,472 for exceptional performance once in post) Contract: Permanent, 37 hours per week Location: Lyndhurst Working pattern: Hybrid (50 percent office, 50 percent home working after training) The ICT and Transformation teams are embarking on an ambitious programme of digital change, and we are now seeking an experienced ICT Senior Analyst to join us. You will play a central role in delivering new digital systems, improving integrations across platforms, and supporting modern, efficient ways of working throughout the organisation. The ICT Senior Analyst will be working closely with our ICT and Transformation teams to deliver this exciting programme of change, including implementing new digital systems and enabling modern ways of working. The role is hybrid-based, with at least two days per week on-site at our head office, or more where project needs require it. Specific experience is advantageous in digital transformation projects, integrations between digital systems, Customer Relationship Management systems, data management, and working with or alongside the public sector. The start date for this role is immediate, if possible. As an ICT Senior Analyst, you will play a key role in delivering smarter, more efficient services by: Leading the support, development, and enhancement of key applications Providing expert technical advice and guidance across the organisation Supporting digital transformation projects that improve customer experience and reduce manual processes Collaborating with ICT teams to proactively improve systems and respond to technical issues Designing and implementing secure, high-performing IT solutions Troubleshooting complex 2nd and 3rd line support issues Working closely with stakeholders to understand and meet their IT needs Keeping documentation up to date and staying ahead of industry trends We re looking for someone with: Strong expertise in Microsoft 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Power Platform, productivity tools) Experience supporting both cloud-based and on-premise applications Hands-on experience with Power Platform development (Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps) Proficiency in SQL Server and writing SQL queries A solid understanding of data integration and system connectivity Experience leading technical projects Familiarity with ITIL and Agile methodologies To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
Technical Services Support Officer Wokingham Day Rate: £140.69 Hybrid working Onrolling contract Looking for a start asap Our clients Information Management and Technology (IMT) service is leading a major Technology Refresh Programme, replacing legacy devices and deploying Windows 11 across the organisation. IMT provides essential technology services, customer access, digital communications, business continuity and IT support for the Council. We are seeking an experienced Technical Services Support Officer to support the rollout of Windows 11 and assist with device replacement activities. Key Responsibilities Support the deployment of new PCs and Windows 11 across the Council Assist with Windows 11 in-place upgrades and provide helpdesk support Diagnose and resolve technical issues, escalating where necessary Deploy Windows 11 across multiple device models Prepare new devices, install applications and coordinate user handovers Maintain asset records and update the CMDB Provide professional, empathetic customer service and user guidance Contribute to project delivery and maintain IT knowledge base documentation Ensure adherence to Council standards on health and safety, equality and safeguarding This role is pivotal to ensuring a smooth and efficient upgrade of the Council s IT estate and supporting business users through the transition. To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
17/11/2025
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Technical Services Support Officer Wokingham Day Rate: £140.69 Hybrid working Onrolling contract Looking for a start asap Our clients Information Management and Technology (IMT) service is leading a major Technology Refresh Programme, replacing legacy devices and deploying Windows 11 across the organisation. IMT provides essential technology services, customer access, digital communications, business continuity and IT support for the Council. We are seeking an experienced Technical Services Support Officer to support the rollout of Windows 11 and assist with device replacement activities. Key Responsibilities Support the deployment of new PCs and Windows 11 across the Council Assist with Windows 11 in-place upgrades and provide helpdesk support Diagnose and resolve technical issues, escalating where necessary Deploy Windows 11 across multiple device models Prepare new devices, install applications and coordinate user handovers Maintain asset records and update the CMDB Provide professional, empathetic customer service and user guidance Contribute to project delivery and maintain IT knowledge base documentation Ensure adherence to Council standards on health and safety, equality and safeguarding This role is pivotal to ensuring a smooth and efficient upgrade of the Council s IT estate and supporting business users through the transition. To find out more information please contact Lily at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
Senior Information Security Analyst - Watford £28.00 ph Contract Full time Overall purpose We are seeking an experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to provide immediate support to the Information Security team. This role is a hybrid of technical security analysis and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in assessing risks, reviewing supplier and project security documentation, responding to security questionnaires and tenders, supporting incident investigations, and helping to maintain AFC s security posture and compliance with relevant standards (Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, DSPT, GDPR, NCSC). This is a hands-on delivery role for someone who can work independently, make sound judgements, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Essential (please do not apply if you do not have all of these as you will not be considered for interview) Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in Information Security Experience conducting security risk assessments Supplier / third-party security assurance Strong technical grounding Incident response collaboration Knowledge of compliance frameworks Strong written communication skills Stakeholder engagement Availability & flexibility Right to work in the UK To find out more information please contact Abbie at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.
11/11/2025
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Senior Information Security Analyst - Watford £28.00 ph Contract Full time Overall purpose We are seeking an experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to provide immediate support to the Information Security team. This role is a hybrid of technical security analysis and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC)activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in assessing risks, reviewing supplier and project security documentation, responding to security questionnaires and tenders, supporting incident investigations, and helping to maintain AFC s security posture and compliance with relevant standards (Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO 27001, DSPT, GDPR, NCSC). This is a hands-on delivery role for someone who can work independently, make sound judgements, and communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Essential (please do not apply if you do not have all of these as you will not be considered for interview) Minimum 5 years hands-on experience in Information Security Experience conducting security risk assessments Supplier / third-party security assurance Strong technical grounding Incident response collaboration Knowledge of compliance frameworks Strong written communication skills Stakeholder engagement Availability & flexibility Right to work in the UK To find out more information please contact Abbie at (url removed) Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.