Planet Recruitment

Role: ICT Consultant - 2nd Line Location: Yeadon, Horsforth & Guiseley ( Must Drive ) Salary: 28,000 - 32,000 Benefits: Pension Scheme Car scheme Cycle scheme Eye care scheme Mental health first aid Employee assistance programme Employee recognition scheme Role summary: This role will involve supporting a primary school where you will be the liaison between your schools and our client, ensuring that they are kept informed about the products and services can provide, and managing customer accounts which will involve maintaining the IT hardware and software across the school sites helping them to improve their ICT provision and enable them to deliver effective teaching and learning through ICT solutions. To be suitable for this role, you should a passionate interest in IT and a solid technical background, as well as being self-driven and enthusiastic about offering exceptional customer service. Being a team player, possessing excellent communication and organisational skills as well as having a cheerful disposition are essential prerequisites for this role. Our ideal candidate should have at least 2 years' experience in working in a previous ICT Technician/2nd line in the education sector although not essential. You should have the ability to work independently and exhibit a flair for troubleshooting and a proactive attitude towards identifying potential avenues to enhance the services provided by the team. Responsibilities include: Resolve and manage any technical issues that impact the running of the school's function by providing robust technical solutions. Google Chrome Workspace and experience needed Installation or repair of computers with standardised applications and networking software, diagnosing, and solving problems that develop in their operations. Respond to a wide range of technical duties associated with the computer network and desktop services, primarily in connection with existing installations and upgrading of these installations. (Desktop computers, iPads, printers, telephones, scanners, projectors, pa equipment, AV lecterns and hardware) INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

IT Temporary Cover (6 weeks') - PAYE 110 a day - Witney - Oxfordshire Key Requirements: Must have familiarity with Microsoft Windows 11 and Microsoft 365 environments Able to accurately deal with procedures - i.e. setting up equipment and documents Trouble shooting printers Knowledge of replacing toners Trouble shooting software issues Trouble shooting users (issues) Familiarity with network environments Willing to get out around site - this is not sitting behind a desk job Level-headed and the ability to keep calm and think clearly under pressure Planet Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Position: Salesforce Administrator Location: Manchester ( Hybrid ) Perm Role - 45k - 50k Job Purpose. The Salesforce Administrator is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Salesforce platform , ensuring it effectively supports business processes, users, and data integrity. The role acts as the primary point of contact for Salesforce users, driving adoption, usability, and ongoing optimisation of the system. Job context & scope Key Duties and Responsibilities Salesforce Administrator: The responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to: Salesforce Platform Management Configure and maintain Salesforce features including objects, fields, page layouts, flows, validation rules, and reports Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and security settings Ensure system availability, performance, and data integrity Implement and maintain automation using Salesforce tools (Flows, Approval Processes) User Support & Training Act as first-line support for Salesforce-related issues and questions Troubleshoot and resolve system errors and user-reported issues Deliver user training, documentation, and guidance to improve adoption Gather feedback and translate business requirements into Salesforce solutions Data Management & Reporting Maintain high standards of data quality, accuracy, and consistency Perform data imports, exports, deduplication, and cleansing Create and maintain dashboards and reports to support business insight and decision-making Change Management & Continuous Improvement Manage Salesforce releases and coordinate testing of new features Assess impact of platform updates and communicate changes to users Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency through automation and process improvements Support minor enhancements and collaborate with developers on more complex changes Security, Compliance & Best Practice Ensure Salesforce usage complies with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements Manage access controls and audit trails Follow Salesforce and organizational best practices Maintain system documentation and configuration records Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration Liaise with business stakeholders to understand requirements and priorities Work with Salesforce vendors, partners, or developers as needed Support integration with other systems where applicable Transformation Provide support to the wider Transformation Team on non-Salesforce related change activity if applicable and / or there is downtime Requirements for the role Proven experience as a Salesforce Administrator or similar role Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Salesforce Administrator Certification (ADM 201) - preferred Experience supporting Sales, Service, or Marketing Cloud Understanding of CRM processes and business workflows INDIT Planet Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Role: IT Support Technician Location: Mansfield Salary: 30,000 - 32,000 Benefits; A collaborative and supportive work environment. On site parking Opportunities for career development and training. Competitive salary and benefits package. Exposure to diverse and exciting IT challenges within a dynamic organisation. Company: Our client is a market leader in the design, manufacture, supply, and maintenance of premium doors and doorsets. Our expertise spans the full lifecycle of doorsets, ensuring they are not only of the highest quality but also maintained to exacting standards. Role Overview: The IT Support Technician plays a key role in maintaining the stability, performance, and security of IT systems across the organisation. This position is responsible for delivering advanced technical support, resolving complex issues, and ensuring a high standard of service delivery to end users. In addition to core support responsibilities, the role includes mentoring junior technicians, sharing technical knowledge, and supporting team development. The IT Support Technician also contributes to infrastructure projects, system enhancements, and continuous service improvement initiatives. The position requires a proactive, hands-on individual with strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and a collaborative approach to working within a dynamic IT environment. Responsibilities: 1st-3rd Line Technical Support Manage and resolve escalated support tickets across all levels, diagnosing complex hardware, software, and network issues while providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members. Infrastructure & Systems Management Maintain and support core IT systems, including Windows Server environments, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and virtualisation platforms (e.g. Hyper-V), ensuring system reliability and performance. Network Support Diagnose and resolve network-related issues, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and firewall configurations, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. Bespoke Application Support Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, and user assistance for internally developed business applications, including Excel-based tools (e.g. FTB) and Windows-based systems such as Production Tracker. Work closely with internal development teams and stakeholders to resolve issues, support enhancements, and ensure system availability and usability. Project Involvement & Delivery Support the planning and execution of IT projects such as hardware rollouts, system migrations, software implementations, and asset register management. Documentation & Reporting Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of incidents, resolutions, and system configurations. Contribute to SLA adherence, reporting, and continuous service improvement initiatives. User Support & Training Provide end-user support and guidance, ensuring effective use of IT systems and promoting best practices across the organisation. Policy Compliance & Governance Ensure all users adhere to company IT policies, security standards, and procedures, supporting overall compliance and risk management. Operational Support & Continuous Improvement Work collaboratively with the IT team on non-support activities, including server patching, maintenance of unmanned devices, and continuous technical training and development. Requirements: 5 years previous experience in a helpdesk environment is necessary. Planning, organising and good communication skills. Access to own vehicle. Willingness to learn. Understanding of SQL would be very beneficial. Adaptable to changing circumstances and demands. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel/VBA. Good Knowledge of Windows and Server operating system. Good problem-solving skills. Knowledge of infrastructure setups would be advantageous. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Position: 3rd Line Engineer Location: Milton Park Salary: 38k-44k Benefits 25+ Days Holiday and rising (plus bank holidays) Flexible working (WFH incentives) Bupa Cash Plan Electric Vehicle Scheme Cycle Scheme Discounted Gym Membership Paid Charity Day Car Parking Come and work for one of the UK's leading technology specialists, proudly recognised as a World Class Place to Work by Best Companies, a nationally respected benchmark for employee engagement and workplace excellence. We were also ranked as the Technology Company to Work For in the UK, reflecting our culture, our people, and our commitment to being an employer of choice. Primary Purpose: The Tier 3 team are tasked with handling the senior escalation of cases raised to the Service Delivery department. In addition, a successful applicant for the role of a Tier 3 engineer, in addition to being a highly skilled generalist, will be expected to pursue at least one line of specialisation within our supported baselines (Security, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Networking, Cloud Infrastructure etc.) Key Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Manage incident and request tickets ensuring established SLA's are met. Being the first point of contact for escalations from Tier 2 engineers. Ensure all support requests/alerts are logged and that the client remains updated throughout the lifecycle of the request. Monitor and maintain client's Infrastructure and systems. Proactively respond to monitoring alerts and notifications. Servicing tasks within client on/offboarding processes. Ensuring that all role specific KPI's and targets are met as an individual and as a part of the wider team objectives. Providing a strong, coherent and proactive communication standard when engaging with internal departments. Providing a strong, coherent and proactive communication standard when engaging with current and prospective clients. Person Specification: Minimum: Experience with Microsoft Azure (Virtual Servers, Backup & Disaster Recovery, Networking, AVD, Hybrid deployments). Experience with current generation security technologies and services (AV, firewalls, CA policies, RBAC, managed threat response, identity threat, mail & web filter systems). Experience working with Backup & Disaster Recovery processes. Experience with internal networking infrastructure and management (DHCP, DNS, NPS/RADIUS, managed/unmanaged switches, firewalls, wireless, VPN technologies). Experience with cloud led identity/management/policy systems (Intune, Entra, ABM) Experience with physical and hybrid hypervisor technologies (VMWare, Hyper-V) Experience with Microsoft Server OS (management, maintenance, administrative tooling and deployment). Excellent knowledge of scripting and RPA automations Excellent communication skills. Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills. Excellent client service. Strive to continuous improvement Able to work independently under pressure Minimum of 4 years' IT experience in a corporate or services environment Driving license and own transport essential Desirable: Experience or certification in any of the following technologies Watchguard, FortiGate, Sophos, Smoothwall firewalls Sophos Anti-Virus HPE/Aruba, Cisco, Dell, Unifi switching VMWare ESXI & Microsoft Hyper-V Microsoft Azure Apple Business Manager Google Workspace Ubiquiti, Meraki wireless Mimecast, Barracuda mail filtering Veeam, Datto, Acronis, Barracuda backup & disaster recovery INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Position: 2nd Line Engineer Location: Abingdon Salary: 37k Benefits 25+ Days Holiday and rising (plus bank holidays) Flexible working (WFH incentives) Bupa Cash Plan Electric Vehicle Scheme Cycle Scheme Discounted Gym Membership Paid Charity Day Car Parking Work for one of the UK's leading technology specialists, proudly recognised as a World Class Place to Work by Best Companies, a nationally respected benchmark for employee engagement and workplace excellence. They were also ranked as the Technology Company to Work For in the UK, reflecting culture, our people, and our commitment to being an employer of choice. Primary Purpose: The Tier 2 team are tasked with supporting, investigating, and resolving our MSP client's IT-related systems and making sure all issues are dealt with in a timely fashion. Key Responsibilities Being the first point of contact for all incoming support calls, emails, and sessions - when necessary Being an escalation point for all escalations coming from apprentice, and Tier 1 engineers Ensuring all forms of support call are logged in the system and the client is kept updated Manage incidents and request tickets ensuring established SLAs are met Providing support to our clients Help the Tier 2 Manager with continued business improvements Provide support to the apprentice, and Tier 1 engineers Manage/Maintain all escalations from the apprentice, and Tier 1 engineers Communicate daily to clients with open tickets Managing the client's expectations with ongoing tickets Ensure all client related problems are logged correctly Inform the Tier 2 Manager of any tickets requiring escalations Working with client's 3rd party suppliers and vendors when appropriate Adhere to all company policies and procedures Ensuring that all role related KPI's are met Logging, managing, and resolving client IT issues Maintain and improve cloud infrastructure Composing Requests for Change Manage all client on/offboarding's, ensuring all tasks are complete Maintain all client documentation ensuring it is relevant Undertake any other reasonable duties as required to meet the needs of the business Person Specification: Minimum: Excellent knowledge in Windows 11 installation and configuration Excellent knowledge with MacOS installation and configuration Excellent knowledge with Microsoft 365 administrative suite - Intune/SharePoint/Teams/Exchange/Entra ID etc Exposure to Email filter technologies - Mimecast/Barracuda/Sophos Email Gateway Exposure to Microsoft Server OS and server roles - 2016/2019/2022/2025 Exposure and troubleshooting knowledge with networking related items - firewalls/switches/wireless etc 2+ years' experience working with medium-large businesses Excellent knowledge of user & group management (on-premises/Entra) Excellent knowledge of scripting and RPA automations Ability to learn on your feet Strong communication skills Excellent troubleshooting and problem resolution skills Excellent customer experience Positive attitude to work Strive to continuous improvement Able to work independently under pressure Minimum of 3 years' IT experience in a corporate or services environment Driving license and own transport Ability to obtain DBS certificate Desirable: Sophos Central/XG Firewall Certifications (Engineer or Architect) Microsoft MS-102, MD-102, MS-700, AZ-900 Certifications Apple Certified Support Certifications Comptia A+ Wireless management - Ubiquiti, Meraki, etc Group policy/Intune policy management - deployment or management INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Role: ICT Consultant - 2nd Line Location: Slough Salary: 27,000 - 32,000 Benefits: Pension Scheme Car scheme Cycle scheme Eye care scheme Mental health first aid Employee assistance programme Employee recognition scheme Role summary: This role will involve supporting a primary school where you will be the liaison between your schools and our client, ensuring that they are kept informed about the products and services can provide, and managing customer accounts which will involve maintaining the IT hardware and software across the school sites helping them to improve their ICT provision and enable them to deliver effective teaching and learning through ICT solutions. To be suitable for this role, you should a passionate interest in IT and a solid technical background, as well as being self-driven and enthusiastic about offering exceptional customer service. Being a team player, possessing excellent communication and organisational skills as well as having a cheerful disposition are essential prerequisites for this role. Our ideal candidate should have at least 2 years' experience in working in a previous ICT Technician/2nd line in the education sector although not essential. You should have the ability to work independently and exhibit a flair for troubleshooting and a proactive attitude towards identifying potential avenues to enhance the services provided by the team. Responsibilities include: Resolve and manage any technical issues that impact the running of the school's function by providing robust technical solutions. Installation or repair of computers with standardised applications and networking software, diagnosing, and solving problems that develop in their operations. Respond to a wide range of technical duties associated with the computer network and desktop services, primarily in connection with existing installations and upgrading of these installations. (Desktop computers, iPads, printers, telephones, scanners, projectors, pa equipment, AV lecterns and hardware) INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Position: Salesforce Administrator Location: Remote Contract: 6 Months ( Outside IR35 ) Rate: 300- 400 Job Purpose. The Salesforce Administrator is responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Salesforce platform , ensuring it effectively supports business processes, users, and data integrity. The role acts as the primary point of contact for Salesforce users, driving adoption, usability, and ongoing optimisation of the system. Job context & scope Key Duties and Responsibilities Salesforce Administrator: The responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to: Salesforce Platform Management Configure and maintain Salesforce features including objects, fields, page layouts, flows, validation rules, and reports Manage user accounts, profiles, roles, permissions, and security settings Ensure system availability, performance, and data integrity Implement and maintain automation using Salesforce tools (Flows, Approval Processes) User Support & Training Act as first-line support for Salesforce-related issues and questions Troubleshoot and resolve system errors and user-reported issues Deliver user training, documentation, and guidance to improve adoption Gather feedback and translate business requirements into Salesforce solutions Data Management & Reporting Maintain high standards of data quality, accuracy, and consistency Perform data imports, exports, deduplication, and cleansing Create and maintain dashboards and reports to support business insight and decision-making Change Management & Continuous Improvement Manage Salesforce releases and coordinate testing of new features Assess impact of platform updates and communicate changes to users Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency through automation and process improvements Support minor enhancements and collaborate with developers on more complex changes Security, Compliance & Best Practice Ensure Salesforce usage complies with security, privacy, and regulatory requirements Manage access controls and audit trails Follow Salesforce and organizational best practices Maintain system documentation and configuration records Stakeholder & Vendor Collaboration Liaise with business stakeholders to understand requirements and priorities Work with Salesforce vendors, partners, or developers as needed Support integration with other systems where applicable Transformation Provide support to the wider Transformation Team on non-Salesforce related change activity if applicable and / or there is downtime Requirements for the role Proven experience as a Salesforce Administrator or similar role Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Salesforce Administrator Certification (ADM 201) - preferred Experience supporting Sales, Service, or Marketing Cloud Understanding of CRM processes and business workflows INDIT Planet Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Position: IT Operations Manager Location: Manchester Salary: 65k Benefits 25+ Days Holiday and rising (plus bank holidays) Flexible working (WFH incentives) Bupa Cash Plan Electric Vehicle Scheme Cycle Scheme Discounted Gym Membership Paid Charity Day Car Parking Key Duties and Responsibilities IT Operations Manager: The responsibilities for the role include, but are not limited to: Strategic Planning : Define, develop and execute the overall IT strategy that aligns with the business objectives, including: Developing long-term technology roadmaps Identifying opportunities for digital improvement Aligning IT initiatives with organisational priorities Supporting future business growth through technology Infrastructure & System Management : Oversee the maintenance and enhancement of IT infrastructure, ensuring: High availability of business-critical systems Reliability and performance of platforms Scalability to support business growth Continuous improvement of core systems Team Leadership : Lead, mentor and manage the IT team, fostering: A collaborative working environment Professional development opportunities Clear accountability across the team A culture of continuous improvement Budget Management : Oversee the IT budget, ensuring: Cost-effective technology investment Control of operational expenditure Optimisation of software and service spend Service quality is maintained within budget Project Management : Manage IT projects from inception to completion, ensuring: Clear project scope and ownership Timely delivery of milestones Adherence to agreed budgets Alignment with business requirements Security & Compliance : Ensure the security of IT systems and compliance with relevant standards, e.g: GDPR, HIPAA, ISO27001, PCI-DSS Internal governance policies Commercial and Supplier Management: Manage relationships with external Technology vendors, service providers and telecoms suppliers, including: Vendor performance monitoring Support escalation management Contract and service review meetings Supplier onboarding and due diligence Identification and recommendation of new vendors and technology partners Ensuring third-party services deliver value, compliance and service quality Software Asset & License Management : Oversee software licensing across the organisation, ensuring: Accurate license allocation and reconciliation Compliance with vendor licensing agreements Optimisation of software spend Proactive renewal management Reduction of unused or duplicated subscriptions Third-Party Support Coordination : Monitor and coordinate third-party support tickets and service requests, including: Triage and prioritisation Escalation management Routing issues to appropriate internal stakeholders Ensuring timely resolution of vendor-managed incidents Maintaining accountability across support partners End User Device & Telecom Management : Oversee the procurement and lifecycle management of both laptop & mobile devices, including: Mobile phone purchasing SIM provisioning Device allocation Carrier/vendor management Cost control and usage optimisation Business Relationship Management : Act as the primary IT liaison across business departments to: Support cross-functional initiatives Coordinate technology-related actions outside direct IT ownership Improve communication between IT and business teams Ensure technology decisions align with departmental needs Drive accountability for interdepartmental technology actions Technology Innovation : Stay updated with emerging technology trends and implement innovative solutions to improve business processes, including: Evaluating new technologies that support organisational goals Recommending improvements to existing systems Promoting continuous improvement across the IT function Risk Management : Identify and mitigate IT-related risks to protect business operations and ensure continuity, including: Assessing operational and security risks Maintaining disaster recovery and business continuity plans Reducing vulnerabilities across systems and services Monitoring supplier-related service risks INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Role: Senior C++ Software Developer Hybrid: 1 days in Office / 4 days home Location: Bristol Salary/Package: 51k - 63K Health Cash Plan Access to a Benefits Portal and Employee Assistance Program EV Car and Cycle to work scheme Flexible weekly wellbeing time Dedicated Volunteering Time 25 days holiday rising to 30, plus Bank Holidays Comprehensive induction and training program General: Our client is the UK's leading provider of electronic and paper document distribution services, by providing our service to the NHS, Local Government, and a wide range of Commercial organisations, we make a real difference to patients, citizens and businesses through our innovative use of communication technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Testing Team in a rapidly growing company. Role: As part of the Research and Development Team, you will be building and maintaining releases of our core customer facing and internal applications, working closely with the Product & Testing teams to get applications to full release status. You will get to grips with the full suite of applications, using your C++ knowledge to identify areas for improvement and action them in collaboration with the established team. You will work closely with the existing complement of software developers to share your knowledge and mentor them, fostering a collaborative environment. A key aim of this role is to champion the adoption of best practices and support continuous skill development within the team. The roles & responsibilities for this position will evolve over time as you gain more experience, eventually progressing to a becoming a key driver of our modernisation strategy in AWS after achieving a solid foundation with our applications. Profile: You are an established software developer interested in progressing your career. You are someone who prides yourself on innovation and embracing change and new ideas. People describe you as self-motivated, innovative, and a problem solver. You understand the reasons for data security and can keep the confidentiality of the people you are working with. Duties: The primary activities are: Refining new feature requests with stakeholders to make them development ready Collaborating on system design Delivering high quality software Mentoring team members & coaching them on best practice and improvements Reviewing pull requests Planning and actioning refactoring efforts to support the wider product strategy Developing new features according to specification Triaging and fixing defects Essential Experience: Advanced C++ Expertise - Deep knowledge of modern C++ standards with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, production-ready code for Windows services/applications Mentorship & Upskilling - Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and upskill developers at various experience levels through hands-on collaboration, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing Technical Debt Reduction - Experience in identifying, prioritising, and refactoring code to improve modularity, testability, and maintainability Architectural/System Design Support - Ability to contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy, supporting the broader product vision You will also demonstrate a proven ability to: Lead and negotiate effectively across teams and stakeholders, demonstrating strong decision-making and influencing skills in complex technical and collaborative environments Be a self-motivated problem-solver Be accurate and have a keen eye for detail Have a clear and confident communication style, both written and verbal and be comfortable communicating at all levels Always manage confidential information sensitively Work within an agile software development environment Desirable Experience: C#, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure Cloud Enablement - Practical experience in restructuring codebases to support cloud migration and scalable, cloud-native architectures Project Leadership - Experience in leading a group of software developers across multi-month projects Working Relationships: You will work closely with the Product & Testing Teams to perform all planned and reactive tasks, escalating to your Line Manager when potential issues are identified. Special/Additional Working Conditions: You will be working at either our Wellington, Bristol or Milton Keynes office. Travel to other offices may be required in exceptional circumstances to support our teams in these locations. All offices are fully air-conditioned with a modern and spacious open-plan layout. The Head Office is situated close to J26 of the M5 where there is free on-street parking. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Role: Senior C++ Software Developer Hybrid: 1 days in Office / 4 days home Location: Milton Keynes Salary/Package: 51k - 63K Health Cash Plan Access to a Benefits Portal and Employee Assistance Program EV Car and Cycle to work scheme Flexible weekly wellbeing time Dedicated Volunteering Time 25 days holiday rising to 30, plus Bank Holidays Comprehensive induction and training program General: Our client is the UK's leading provider of electronic and paper document distribution services, by providing our service to the NHS, Local Government, and a wide range of Commercial organisations, we make a real difference to patients, citizens and businesses through our innovative use of communication technology. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to join our Testing Team in a rapidly growing company. Role: As part of the Research and Development Team, you will be building and maintaining releases of our core customer facing and internal applications, working closely with the Product & Testing teams to get applications to full release status. You will get to grips with the full suite of applications, using your C++ knowledge to identify areas for improvement and action them in collaboration with the established team. You will work closely with the existing complement of software developers to share your knowledge and mentor them, fostering a collaborative environment. A key aim of this role is to champion the adoption of best practices and support continuous skill development within the team. The roles & responsibilities for this position will evolve over time as you gain more experience, eventually progressing to a becoming a key driver of our modernisation strategy in AWS after achieving a solid foundation with our applications. Profile: You are an established software developer interested in progressing your career. You are someone who prides yourself on innovation and embracing change and new ideas. People describe you as self-motivated, innovative, and a problem solver. You understand the reasons for data security and can keep the confidentiality of the people you are working with. Duties: The primary activities are: Refining new feature requests with stakeholders to make them development ready Collaborating on system design Delivering high quality software Mentoring team members & coaching them on best practice and improvements Reviewing pull requests Planning and actioning refactoring efforts to support the wider product strategy Developing new features according to specification Triaging and fixing defects Essential Experience: Advanced C++ Expertise - Deep knowledge of modern C++ standards with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, production-ready code for Windows services/applications Mentorship & Upskilling - Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and upskill developers at various experience levels through hands-on collaboration, code reviews, and knowledge-sharing Technical Debt Reduction - Experience in identifying, prioritising, and refactoring code to improve modularity, testability, and maintainability Architectural/System Design Support - Ability to contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy, supporting the broader product vision You will also demonstrate a proven ability to: Lead and negotiate effectively across teams and stakeholders, demonstrating strong decision-making and influencing skills in complex technical and collaborative environments Be a self-motivated problem-solver Be accurate and have a keen eye for detail Have a clear and confident communication style, both written and verbal and be comfortable communicating at all levels Always manage confidential information sensitively Work within an agile software development environment Desirable Experience: C#, Microsoft Foundation Classes (MFC), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure Cloud Enablement - Practical experience in restructuring codebases to support cloud migration and scalable, cloud-native architectures Project Leadership - Experience in leading a group of software developers across multi-month projects Working Relationships: You will work closely with the Product & Testing Teams to perform all planned and reactive tasks, escalating to your Line Manager when potential issues are identified. Special/Additional Working Conditions: You will be working at either our Wellington, Bristol or Milton Keynes office. Travel to other offices may be required in exceptional circumstances to support our teams in these locations. All offices are fully air-conditioned with a modern and spacious open-plan layout. The Head Office is situated close to J26 of the M5 where there is free on-street parking. INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.

Cyber Security Lead Oxfordshire - Hybrid - 2 days per week (Flexible) 50k - 60k plus Benefits Our Client are an award-winning leading IT company offering complete outsourced IT solutions to organisations across the UK and Europe. Based in Oxfordshire they provide a comprehensive range of support services, software and hardware solutions to major blue-chip clients and their technicians are highly skilled in planning, implementing and trouble shooting. They strive to become one of the top places to work in the UK - in fact, they believe that they already are! Most of the team have been here for years, have built a terrific career, and as corny as it may sound, they really do call themselves the Planet Family. They welcome new people to the team all the time, from all backgrounds and all levels of experience. They are able to attract talent to our business by investing in staff training and staff rewards, which has become a bedrock of our success. This initiative has resulted in staff becoming even better at what they do, great staff retention and greater company buy-in from the team. As part of this strategy, the more staff learn via official courses, the better the service and the more we reward them. Primary Purpose The Security Lead is both the client-facing strategist and the internal accountable owner of security within the MSP. They lead Quarterly Security Reviews (QSRs), own the client risk register and exception process, and ensure services are delivered in line with frameworks such as Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, and NIST. Internally, the Security Lead is accountable for the MSP's own security posture ensuring tools, processes, and teams meet the same standards we deliver to clients. They monitor measurable posture metrics (e.g., Microsoft Secure Score, Vulnerability etc.), ensure continuous improvement, and keep the MSP's security practice relevant through ongoing training, certifications, and emerging threat awareness. While day-to-day execution is delegated to Security Analysts and service teams, the Security Lead owns security end-to-end: identifying risks, embedding controls, and ensuring compliance is demonstrable. Key Responsibilities Client-Facing Lead Quarterly Security Reviews (QSRs), presenting patch/vulnerability posture, incidents, compliance status, and risk register updates. Translate technical security risks into clear business impact and outcomes. Own the client exception process, ensuring risks are documented, communicated, and signed off. Support Account Managers and Strategic Partnership Managers in roadmap and IT strategy sessions. Act as the strategic security escalation point for clients when risks require senior involvement. Internal MSP Security Own the MSP's internal security frameworks and certifications (e.g., CE+, ISO, SOC 2). Oversee patching, vulnerability, and risk management of MSP-owned infrastructure and tools. Ensure MSP's technology stack (RMM, XDR, PSA, backup, etc.) is securely deployed and monitored. Drive staff security awareness, training, and compliance with secure processes. Delegate operational tasks to Security Analysts while retaining accountability for end-to-end outcomes. Governance & Standards Maintain the client and internal risk registers. Define and evolve gold-standard security "whitepapers" for projects and BAU. Sign off security requirements for project scope/designs that impact compliance or frameworks. Collaborate with Service Delivery Manager and Project Delivery Manager to ensure security is embedded in BAU, change control, and project execution. Monitor and report on client posture metrics (e.g., Microsoft Secure Score, M365 compliance dashboards). Drive continuous posture improvement across client environments. Team Leadership & Growth Mentor and develop Security Analysts. Ensure team certifications remain up to date (minimum 2 per year per Analyst). Lead internal knowledge-sharing sessions to keep the team and wider MSP relevant against new threats and frameworks. Champion automation (RPA/AI) in evidence gathering, reporting, and triage. Identify scale points for growing the Security Practice (e.g., Security Architect, more Analysts). Behaviors Required Strategic Thinking - able to translate technical risks into business outcomes and align security initiatives with client goals and budgets. Strong Governance Mindset - experienced in managing frameworks (Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, NIST) and embedding them into MSP operations and client environments. Risk Communication - skilled at presenting complex security issues clearly to non-technical stakeholders, both internally and at client leadership level. Technical Depth - hands-on understanding of vulnerability management, patch governance, endpoint security (EDR/XDR), and cloud (M365/Azure security). Analytical Skills - capable of interpreting scan results, posture metrics (e.g., Microsoft Secure Score), and incident trends into actionable insights. Delegation & Leadership - experienced in mentoring Analysts and delegating effectively while retaining accountability for outcomes. Collaboration - able to work cross-functionally with Service Delivery, Projects, Account Managers, and vendors to embed security consistently. Continuous Learning - committed to staying current with evolving threats, frameworks, and technologies, and ensuring the team is trained and certified. Client-Facing Confidence - comfortable leading Quarterly Security Reviews (QSRs), participating in roadmap sessions, and engaging with C-level stakeholders. Change Agent - able to influence internal teams and clients to adopt best practice, even when it means shifting established ways of working. Person Specification: Minimum 5+ years in IT security or MSP environment. Strong knowledge of Cyber Essentials, ISO27001, or NIST frameworks. Experience with patch/vulnerability management governance. Ability to communicate technical risks in business language. Proven ability to run client-facing reviews or presentations. Desirable CISSP, CISM, or equivalent certifications. Experience delivering or auditing compliance frameworks. Familiarity with RMM/XDR/EDR, SIEM, and vulnerability scanning platforms. Experience leading small teams (mentoring, guiding). Exposure to incident response and tabletop exercises. What Success Looks Like: Success means the Security Lead is recognised by clients as a trusted advisor who simplifies security into business language. All client and internal risks are captured, visible, and acted upon with no blind spots. QSRs consistently deliver actionable improvements that feed into roadmaps and IT strategy, while client security posture measurably improves quarter-on-quarter (demonstrated in metrics such as Microsoft Secure Score, CE+ readiness, and vulnerability closure rates). Internally, the MSP leads by example: our own systems, tools, and processes are secure, audit-ready, and improving over time. The Security Lead ensures their team is certified, trained, and ahead of industry changes, delegating operational execution while embedding governance across service, INDIT Planet Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Planet Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Planet Recruitment. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information. Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted after application, if you do not hear back from us within 7 days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the position.