Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Service to join a rapidly growing technology organisation operating at the forefront of cloud infrastructure and AI. Supporting a portfolio of enterprise customers, the organisation is continuing to scale its operations and invest heavily in service excellence, customer satisfaction and operational maturity. This role is 100% remote with occasional travel for team social events and project meetings. Your new roleAs Head of Service, you will take ownership of the organisation's customer-facing service function, ensuring the successful delivery of operational support across a range of private cloud environments. You will be responsible for developing and leading service management processes, ensuring incidents, service requests, changes and partner engagements are managed effectively and in accordance with agreed service levels. Leading a team, including the Service Desk/ Manager and a global team of HPC Engineers who provide 24x7 support to customers across different time zones, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and excellent customer service. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across engineering, infrastructure, product, software development, security and project delivery functions to ensure services are delivered consistently and efficiently. You will oversee service desk operations, drive service performance improvements and ensure key operational metrics are monitored and reported effectively. The role will also involve being the primary point of contact for major incidents, coordinating technical teams and external partners during critical events, and ensuring customers receive clear and timely communication throughout. As the organisation continues to grow, you will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the service function, supporting the development of new processes, operational standards and scalable service delivery models. You will also manage relationships with third-party support providers and vendors, ensuring contractual service obligations are achieved, and operational performance remains at a consistently high standard. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this position, you will have a strong background in leading IT service teams at a senior level within customer-facing environments and a proven track record of delivering exceptional service outcomes. You will possess excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to mentor, develop and motivate highly technical teams operating across multiple locations and time zones (ideally having managed HPC team(s) building and supporting infrastructure clusters). You will have extensive experience working with ITSM frameworks and service management tools, alongside a solid understanding of incident, change and problem management processes. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and senior business leaders. A technical background within infrastructure, systems administration, networking, data centres or cloud environments will be highly beneficial. Experience operating in fast-paced, high-growth technology organisations and managing major incidents would be particularly advantageous. Relevant ITIL qualifications or equivalent practical experience will also be highly desirable. What you'll get in return Salary up to 110,000 (some flexibility in this for the right person), 100% remote working, unlimited annual leave, Tech Scheme, Equity Options, up to 5% pension contributions. With the organisation being a growing SME, they are currently reviewing their benefits package and are looking to include further benefits later this year.In return, you will join an innovative and ambitious technology business where you can make a significant impact on service delivery and customer success. You will have the opportunity to shape service strategy, lead high-performing teams and contribute to the growth of a business operating within a rapidly evolving technology sector. This role offers excellent career development opportunities, exposure to cutting-edge technologies and the chance to work with a collaborative leadership team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion regarding your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
23/07/2026
Full time
Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Service to join a rapidly growing technology organisation operating at the forefront of cloud infrastructure and AI. Supporting a portfolio of enterprise customers, the organisation is continuing to scale its operations and invest heavily in service excellence, customer satisfaction and operational maturity. This role is 100% remote with occasional travel for team social events and project meetings. Your new roleAs Head of Service, you will take ownership of the organisation's customer-facing service function, ensuring the successful delivery of operational support across a range of private cloud environments. You will be responsible for developing and leading service management processes, ensuring incidents, service requests, changes and partner engagements are managed effectively and in accordance with agreed service levels. Leading a team, including the Service Desk/ Manager and a global team of HPC Engineers who provide 24x7 support to customers across different time zones, you will foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability and excellent customer service. You will work closely with senior stakeholders across engineering, infrastructure, product, software development, security and project delivery functions to ensure services are delivered consistently and efficiently. You will oversee service desk operations, drive service performance improvements and ensure key operational metrics are monitored and reported effectively. The role will also involve being the primary point of contact for major incidents, coordinating technical teams and external partners during critical events, and ensuring customers receive clear and timely communication throughout. As the organisation continues to grow, you will play a key role in shaping the future direction of the service function, supporting the development of new processes, operational standards and scalable service delivery models. You will also manage relationships with third-party support providers and vendors, ensuring contractual service obligations are achieved, and operational performance remains at a consistently high standard. What you'll need to succeed To be successful in this position, you will have a strong background in leading IT service teams at a senior level within customer-facing environments and a proven track record of delivering exceptional service outcomes. You will possess excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to mentor, develop and motivate highly technical teams operating across multiple locations and time zones (ideally having managed HPC team(s) building and supporting infrastructure clusters). You will have extensive experience working with ITSM frameworks and service management tools, alongside a solid understanding of incident, change and problem management processes. Strong stakeholder management skills are essential, as is the ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers and senior business leaders. A technical background within infrastructure, systems administration, networking, data centres or cloud environments will be highly beneficial. Experience operating in fast-paced, high-growth technology organisations and managing major incidents would be particularly advantageous. Relevant ITIL qualifications or equivalent practical experience will also be highly desirable. What you'll get in return Salary up to 110,000 (some flexibility in this for the right person), 100% remote working, unlimited annual leave, Tech Scheme, Equity Options, up to 5% pension contributions. With the organisation being a growing SME, they are currently reviewing their benefits package and are looking to include further benefits later this year.In return, you will join an innovative and ambitious technology business where you can make a significant impact on service delivery and customer success. You will have the opportunity to shape service strategy, lead high-performing teams and contribute to the growth of a business operating within a rapidly evolving technology sector. This role offers excellent career development opportunities, exposure to cutting-edge technologies and the chance to work with a collaborative leadership team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion regarding your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Salary up to 75,537, 37 annual leave days plus 11 bank holidays and discretionary days, hybrid working policy, competitive pension scheme and other employee benefits Hays Technology are working in partnership with a Higher Education establishment in Stoke-on-Trent to recruit a Cyber Security Manager on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will lead and manage the overall approach to cyber security and governance of all environments. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and continuously update the cyber security strategy, aligning it with business objectives and regulatory requirements, establishing and enforcing cyber security policies, standards, and guidelines to protect assets and data. Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential threats and weaknesses in the organisation's infrastructure, implementing and overseeing risk management processes, ensuring that appropriate controls and countermeasures are in place to mitigate all identified risks. Lead the incident response efforts, including preparing for, detecting, and responding to cyber security incidents, ensure that an effective incident response plan is in place and regularly tested and managing post incident analysis and reporting to prevent future occurrences. Manage and mentor the cyber security team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, ensuring that the team has the necessary skills and tools to protect the organisation effectively, and oversee recruitment, training, and performance management. Ensure that the organisation complies with all relevant cyber security laws, regulations, and industry standards, with responsibility for internal and external cyber security audits, ensuring that any identified gaps are addressed promptly and certifications are maintained. Primary point of contact for cyber security matters, collaborating with other departments, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure a coordinated approach to cyber security, communicating cyber security risks, incidents, and strategies to senior management and other stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making. In order to apply, you must have the following skills and experience: Educated to degree level in Cybersecurity or computing-based subjects, or in possession of an equivalent professional qualification or relevant experience. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Chartered IT Professional (CITP) (BCS) or equivalent qualification or experience. Extensive experience of leadership at an appropriately senior level within higher education or similarly complex organisation, including management of staff and resources. Experience of gathering operational evidence on the performance of cyber security using vulnerability assessment tools. An awareness and understanding of networking and communication related concepts and cloud virtualisation techniques. If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply, please submit your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
23/07/2026
Full time
Salary up to 75,537, 37 annual leave days plus 11 bank holidays and discretionary days, hybrid working policy, competitive pension scheme and other employee benefits Hays Technology are working in partnership with a Higher Education establishment in Stoke-on-Trent to recruit a Cyber Security Manager on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will lead and manage the overall approach to cyber security and governance of all environments. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and continuously update the cyber security strategy, aligning it with business objectives and regulatory requirements, establishing and enforcing cyber security policies, standards, and guidelines to protect assets and data. Conduct regular risk assessments and vulnerability analyses to identify potential threats and weaknesses in the organisation's infrastructure, implementing and overseeing risk management processes, ensuring that appropriate controls and countermeasures are in place to mitigate all identified risks. Lead the incident response efforts, including preparing for, detecting, and responding to cyber security incidents, ensure that an effective incident response plan is in place and regularly tested and managing post incident analysis and reporting to prevent future occurrences. Manage and mentor the cyber security team, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development, ensuring that the team has the necessary skills and tools to protect the organisation effectively, and oversee recruitment, training, and performance management. Ensure that the organisation complies with all relevant cyber security laws, regulations, and industry standards, with responsibility for internal and external cyber security audits, ensuring that any identified gaps are addressed promptly and certifications are maintained. Primary point of contact for cyber security matters, collaborating with other departments, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure a coordinated approach to cyber security, communicating cyber security risks, incidents, and strategies to senior management and other stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making. In order to apply, you must have the following skills and experience: Educated to degree level in Cybersecurity or computing-based subjects, or in possession of an equivalent professional qualification or relevant experience. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Chartered IT Professional (CITP) (BCS) or equivalent qualification or experience. Extensive experience of leadership at an appropriately senior level within higher education or similarly complex organisation, including management of staff and resources. Experience of gathering operational evidence on the performance of cyber security using vulnerability assessment tools. An awareness and understanding of networking and communication related concepts and cloud virtualisation techniques. If you have the relevant experience and would like to apply, please submit your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Lead AI Security Architect - Azure Open AI, AI Foundry Up to 800 per day (Inside IR35) London / Hybrid (1 day per week onsite) 6 months initially My client is looking for a Lead AI Security Architect to drive the secure adoption of AI technologies across a regulated enterprise. This is a highly technical role suited to someone from an engineering, cloud security or AI security background who understands how AI solutions are built, deployed and secured in practice. Governance knowledge is useful, but this is not a GRC or audit-focused position. Key Requirements Strong AI Security, Cloud Security or Security Architecture background. Hands-on experience securing LLMs, GenAI, RAG solutions and AI agents. Experience with Azure OpenAI, AI Foundry and ideally GCP Vertex AI. AI threat modelling, red teaming, prompt injection testing and security control design. Engineering-led mindset with a strong understanding of AI, machine learning and data platforms. Experience implementing AI security controls including AI gateways, prompt filtering and output sanitisation. Ability to engage senior stakeholders whilst remaining technically hands-on Nice to Have Healthcare, insurance, financial services or other regulated sector experience Exposure to data science or machine learning environments. Experience with Palo Alto AI Security or similar AI security tooling. Knowledge of NIST AI RMF, OWASP LLM Top 10 and ISO 42001 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
23/07/2026
Contractor
Lead AI Security Architect - Azure Open AI, AI Foundry Up to 800 per day (Inside IR35) London / Hybrid (1 day per week onsite) 6 months initially My client is looking for a Lead AI Security Architect to drive the secure adoption of AI technologies across a regulated enterprise. This is a highly technical role suited to someone from an engineering, cloud security or AI security background who understands how AI solutions are built, deployed and secured in practice. Governance knowledge is useful, but this is not a GRC or audit-focused position. Key Requirements Strong AI Security, Cloud Security or Security Architecture background. Hands-on experience securing LLMs, GenAI, RAG solutions and AI agents. Experience with Azure OpenAI, AI Foundry and ideally GCP Vertex AI. AI threat modelling, red teaming, prompt injection testing and security control design. Engineering-led mindset with a strong understanding of AI, machine learning and data platforms. Experience implementing AI security controls including AI gateways, prompt filtering and output sanitisation. Ability to engage senior stakeholders whilst remaining technically hands-on Nice to Have Healthcare, insurance, financial services or other regulated sector experience Exposure to data science or machine learning environments. Experience with Palo Alto AI Security or similar AI security tooling. Knowledge of NIST AI RMF, OWASP LLM Top 10 and ISO 42001 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Prestigious opportunity for talented Java Developers and Consultants to join a fast growing technology and transformation team delivering innovative, large scale engineering solutions.This role sits at the intersection of technology, data, and AI, working on some of the UK's most ambitious digital programmes. You'll play a key role in designing and building modern, scalable applications that help organisations make smarter, data driven decisions.Collaborating within mature, cross-functional teams, working alongside engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to create impactful, future ready solutions. MANCHESTER OR NEWCASTLE locations. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java based applications Contribute across the full software development lifecycle Provide technical input into architecture and system design Build secure, scalable RESTful APIs Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver solutions Write clean, maintainable, and well documented code Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and security Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LET'S TALK! Strong experience in Java development (plus exposure to Kotlin or Scala) Deep understanding of OOP principles, SOLID design, and design patterns Hands on experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC) Experience designing and securing RESTful APIs Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bit bucket Pipelines) Strong experience with Git and version control strategies Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Ability to monitor, diagnose, and improve application performance Strong understanding of secure coding practices Exposure to the following would be advantageous but not essential: - Messaging/streaming technologies (Kafka, SQS) Serverless technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda) Monitoring/logging tools (ELK, Splunk, Dynatrace) ORM technologies (JPA, Hibernate) API documentation tools (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI) Test tools (Postman, Selenium, Axe) Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) In return, you will be rewarded with a market leading benefits package and ongoing career development in a flexible, hybrid working environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
23/07/2026
Full time
Prestigious opportunity for talented Java Developers and Consultants to join a fast growing technology and transformation team delivering innovative, large scale engineering solutions.This role sits at the intersection of technology, data, and AI, working on some of the UK's most ambitious digital programmes. You'll play a key role in designing and building modern, scalable applications that help organisations make smarter, data driven decisions.Collaborating within mature, cross-functional teams, working alongside engineers, architects, and business stakeholders to create impactful, future ready solutions. MANCHESTER OR NEWCASTLE locations. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Java based applications Contribute across the full software development lifecycle Provide technical input into architecture and system design Build secure, scalable RESTful APIs Collaborate with engineers, product teams, and stakeholders to deliver solutions Write clean, maintainable, and well documented code Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues Continuously improve system performance, reliability, and security Stay up to date with emerging technologies and best practices If you possess a combination of some of the following skills, then LET'S TALK! Strong experience in Java development (plus exposure to Kotlin or Scala) Deep understanding of OOP principles, SOLID design, and design patterns Hands on experience with Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring MVC) Experience designing and securing RESTful APIs Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bit bucket Pipelines) Strong experience with Git and version control strategies Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Ability to monitor, diagnose, and improve application performance Strong understanding of secure coding practices Exposure to the following would be advantageous but not essential: - Messaging/streaming technologies (Kafka, SQS) Serverless technologies (e.g., AWS Lambda) Monitoring/logging tools (ELK, Splunk, Dynatrace) ORM technologies (JPA, Hibernate) API documentation tools (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI) Test tools (Postman, Selenium, Axe) Exposure to AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot) In return, you will be rewarded with a market leading benefits package and ongoing career development in a flexible, hybrid working environment. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Platform Engineer Up to 650pd (Inside IR35) Remote - occasional travel to London 1 Year My client is a well-known consultancy seeking an experienced platform engineer to design, deploy, configure, and support a highly available Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager on Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2 infrastructure. The successful candidate will have strong experience in AWS, Linux administration, automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevOps practices to deliver a secure, scalable, and resilient Nexus platform. The role focuses on AWS infrastructure engineering, Linux systems administration, automation, security, and operational excellence. Key Requirements: AWS Platform Engineering Design and deploy AWS infrastructure to host Sonatype Nexus Repository. Provision and manage Amazon EC2 instances running Linux. Configure VPCs, subnets, route tables, security groups, and network ACLs. Configure Application Load Balancers (ALB) where appropriate. Implement scalable and resilient infrastructure aligned with AWS best practices. Configure Amazon EBS volumes for Nexus data storage. Configure Amazon S3 for backups and artefact archival where required. Configure Route 53 DNS records. Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures. Nexus Repository Deployment Install, configure, and administer Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager. Configure hosted, proxy, and group repositories. Configure repository formats including: Maven Docker npm NuGet PyPI Raw repositories Configure blob stores. Implement repository cleanup and retention policies. Configure HTTPS and SSL/TLS certificates. Integrate Nexus with enterprise authentication services such as LDAP or Active Directory. Perform upgrades, patching, and ongoing maintenance. Linux Administration Install and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Amazon Linux, or Ubuntu. Configure storage, file systems, and system services. Manage users, permissions, and access controls. Troubleshoot operating system, networking, and application issues. Optimise server performance and resource utilisation. Automation & Infrastructure as CodeDevelop and maintain automated deployments using: Terraform AWS CloudFormation (desirable) Ansible Bash or PowerShell scripting Git Automate: Infrastructure provisioning Nexus installation and configuration Server configuration Backup procedures Patch management Disaster recovery processes SecurityImplement AWS and Linux security best practices, including: IAM roles and policies Least-privilege access AWS KMS encryption AWS Secrets Manager or Systems Manager Parameter Store Security Groups and network segmentation Operating system hardening Certificate management Vulnerability remediation Audit logging and compliance Monitoring & OperationsImplement monitoring and alerting using: Amazon CloudWatch CloudWatch Logs CloudTrail AWS Config Support: Platform monitoring Capacity planning Performance tuning Log management Incident response Root cause analysis CI/CD IntegrationIntegrate Nexus with CI/CD platforms including: Jenkins GitHub Actions GitLab CI Azure DevOps Support: Artefact publishing Docker image repositories Dependency proxying Build optimisation Secure software supply chain practices Essential Skills: AWS (Primary Requirement) Amazon EC2 IAM VPC Route 53 Elastic Load Balancing (ALB) Amazon EBS Amazon S3 CloudWatch CloudTrail AWS Config Systems Manager Secrets Manager KMS Security Groups LinuxStrong administration experience with: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Amazon Linux Ubuntu Bash scripting Systemd Networking Storage management Package management Performance tuning Infrastructure as Code & Automation Terraform Ansible Git YAML Shell scripting CI/CD pipelines Nexus Repository Nexus Repository Manager installation and configuration Repository administration Blob store management Repository cleanup policies SSL/TLS configuration Backup and recovery Performance tuning User and role administration Desirable skills Docker Kubernetes (basic understanding) HashiCorp Vault Prometheus Grafana Sonatype Lifecycle (IQ Server) Apache or NGINX reverse proxy Enterprise identity integration (LDAP, Active Directory, SAML) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
23/07/2026
Contractor
Platform Engineer Up to 650pd (Inside IR35) Remote - occasional travel to London 1 Year My client is a well-known consultancy seeking an experienced platform engineer to design, deploy, configure, and support a highly available Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager on Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2 infrastructure. The successful candidate will have strong experience in AWS, Linux administration, automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and DevOps practices to deliver a secure, scalable, and resilient Nexus platform. The role focuses on AWS infrastructure engineering, Linux systems administration, automation, security, and operational excellence. Key Requirements: AWS Platform Engineering Design and deploy AWS infrastructure to host Sonatype Nexus Repository. Provision and manage Amazon EC2 instances running Linux. Configure VPCs, subnets, route tables, security groups, and network ACLs. Configure Application Load Balancers (ALB) where appropriate. Implement scalable and resilient infrastructure aligned with AWS best practices. Configure Amazon EBS volumes for Nexus data storage. Configure Amazon S3 for backups and artefact archival where required. Configure Route 53 DNS records. Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery procedures. Nexus Repository Deployment Install, configure, and administer Sonatype Nexus Repository Manager. Configure hosted, proxy, and group repositories. Configure repository formats including: Maven Docker npm NuGet PyPI Raw repositories Configure blob stores. Implement repository cleanup and retention policies. Configure HTTPS and SSL/TLS certificates. Integrate Nexus with enterprise authentication services such as LDAP or Active Directory. Perform upgrades, patching, and ongoing maintenance. Linux Administration Install and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Amazon Linux, or Ubuntu. Configure storage, file systems, and system services. Manage users, permissions, and access controls. Troubleshoot operating system, networking, and application issues. Optimise server performance and resource utilisation. Automation & Infrastructure as CodeDevelop and maintain automated deployments using: Terraform AWS CloudFormation (desirable) Ansible Bash or PowerShell scripting Git Automate: Infrastructure provisioning Nexus installation and configuration Server configuration Backup procedures Patch management Disaster recovery processes SecurityImplement AWS and Linux security best practices, including: IAM roles and policies Least-privilege access AWS KMS encryption AWS Secrets Manager or Systems Manager Parameter Store Security Groups and network segmentation Operating system hardening Certificate management Vulnerability remediation Audit logging and compliance Monitoring & OperationsImplement monitoring and alerting using: Amazon CloudWatch CloudWatch Logs CloudTrail AWS Config Support: Platform monitoring Capacity planning Performance tuning Log management Incident response Root cause analysis CI/CD IntegrationIntegrate Nexus with CI/CD platforms including: Jenkins GitHub Actions GitLab CI Azure DevOps Support: Artefact publishing Docker image repositories Dependency proxying Build optimisation Secure software supply chain practices Essential Skills: AWS (Primary Requirement) Amazon EC2 IAM VPC Route 53 Elastic Load Balancing (ALB) Amazon EBS Amazon S3 CloudWatch CloudTrail AWS Config Systems Manager Secrets Manager KMS Security Groups LinuxStrong administration experience with: Red Hat Enterprise Linux Amazon Linux Ubuntu Bash scripting Systemd Networking Storage management Package management Performance tuning Infrastructure as Code & Automation Terraform Ansible Git YAML Shell scripting CI/CD pipelines Nexus Repository Nexus Repository Manager installation and configuration Repository administration Blob store management Repository cleanup policies SSL/TLS configuration Backup and recovery Performance tuning User and role administration Desirable skills Docker Kubernetes (basic understanding) HashiCorp Vault Prometheus Grafana Sonatype Lifecycle (IQ Server) Apache or NGINX reverse proxy Enterprise identity integration (LDAP, Active Directory, SAML) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
DATA ANALYST 3-MONTH CONTRACT ON SITE - WARRINGTON .00 PER DAY (INSIDE) Your new role I am looking to recruit a Data Analyst to help drive smarter commercial decisions for our client on an initial 3-month contract basis. Sitting at the intersection of technology, operations and finance, you'll analyse transaction and performance data, build impactful dashboards, automate processes, and provide the insights that shape strategic decision-making. What you'll need to succeed The successful Data Analyst will be required to; Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and management reports. Develop automated data workflows and improve reporting efficiency. Ensure data accuracy through reconciliation and auditing activities. Present clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders. Data Analysts wishing to apply must have the following key skills and background: Experience in a Data Analyst OR Financial Data Analyst role. Advanced Excel and Power BI skills. Strong SQL experience and confidence working with large datasets. Experience with enterprise data platforms (Sage 200 advantageous). Excellent analytical and communication skills. What you'll get in return This is an initial 3-month contract position - Full Time on Site (Warrington) and can pay between 350.00 to 400.00 Per Day (INSIDE) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
23/07/2026
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DATA ANALYST 3-MONTH CONTRACT ON SITE - WARRINGTON .00 PER DAY (INSIDE) Your new role I am looking to recruit a Data Analyst to help drive smarter commercial decisions for our client on an initial 3-month contract basis. Sitting at the intersection of technology, operations and finance, you'll analyse transaction and performance data, build impactful dashboards, automate processes, and provide the insights that shape strategic decision-making. What you'll need to succeed The successful Data Analyst will be required to; Build and maintain Power BI dashboards and management reports. Develop automated data workflows and improve reporting efficiency. Ensure data accuracy through reconciliation and auditing activities. Present clear, actionable insights to senior stakeholders. Data Analysts wishing to apply must have the following key skills and background: Experience in a Data Analyst OR Financial Data Analyst role. Advanced Excel and Power BI skills. Strong SQL experience and confidence working with large datasets. Experience with enterprise data platforms (Sage 200 advantageous). Excellent analytical and communication skills. What you'll get in return This is an initial 3-month contract position - Full Time on Site (Warrington) and can pay between 350.00 to 400.00 Per Day (INSIDE) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Your new company A large reputable public sector organisation is looking for an experienced IT Product Manager on a permanent basis to join its IT Services team, as part of a wider product portfolio. Your new role In this role, you will take ownership of product strategy and delivery, defining and executing product roadmaps that enhance how technology and data is classified, managed and utilised across the organisation. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams and technical specialists to deliver innovative, user-focused digital services-including analytics and AI-enabled capabilities. This is a strategic and hands-on role where you will champion user experience, drive continuous improvement, and ensure value is delivered at pace within a complex, large-scale environment. What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will have: Proven experience in product management within agile, product-led environments Strong track record of developing and delivering product roadmaps and strategy Experience working with cross-functional IT, data, and delivery teams Ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders A data-driven, user-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement Experience delivering value iteratively in complex organisations Knowledge of data or emerging technologies is desirable. What you'll get in return Competitive salary ( 48,149 - 57,422) Generous annual leave of 40+ days (including bank holidays and closure days) Hybrid and flexible working options (2 days on site per week) Excellent pension scheme Access to a wide range of staff benefits, discounts and wellbeing support Strong commitment to professional development and career progression What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
23/07/2026
Full time
Your new company A large reputable public sector organisation is looking for an experienced IT Product Manager on a permanent basis to join its IT Services team, as part of a wider product portfolio. Your new role In this role, you will take ownership of product strategy and delivery, defining and executing product roadmaps that enhance how technology and data is classified, managed and utilised across the organisation. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams and technical specialists to deliver innovative, user-focused digital services-including analytics and AI-enabled capabilities. This is a strategic and hands-on role where you will champion user experience, drive continuous improvement, and ensure value is delivered at pace within a complex, large-scale environment. What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will have: Proven experience in product management within agile, product-led environments Strong track record of developing and delivering product roadmaps and strategy Experience working with cross-functional IT, data, and delivery teams Ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders A data-driven, user-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement Experience delivering value iteratively in complex organisations Knowledge of data or emerging technologies is desirable. What you'll get in return Competitive salary ( 48,149 - 57,422) Generous annual leave of 40+ days (including bank holidays and closure days) Hybrid and flexible working options (2 days on site per week) Excellent pension scheme Access to a wide range of staff benefits, discounts and wellbeing support Strong commitment to professional development and career progression What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Oracle Fusion Trainer - Finance 2-3 days p/w in office in Birmingham initially, then reducing as the contract proceeds. Job Purpose: Deliver comprehensive training on Oracle Fusion Cloud applications, Financials, to ensure successful adoption and optimal use of the platform across Finance teams. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver tailored training programmes for Oracle Finance modules. Create engaging materials such as user guides, e-learning content, and quick reference sheets. For Finance: Train on General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cash Management and Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service. Conduct training needs analysis with HR and Finance stakeholders. Organise workshops and Q&A sessions for end-users and managers Assist with SIT and UAT phases, including test script creation and execution. Provide post-training support and troubleshoot user issues. Drive user adoption through structured communication and engagement plans. Required Skills & Qualifications: Hands-on experience in Oracle Fusion Finance implementation and training. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
23/07/2026
Contractor
Oracle Fusion Trainer - Finance 2-3 days p/w in office in Birmingham initially, then reducing as the contract proceeds. Job Purpose: Deliver comprehensive training on Oracle Fusion Cloud applications, Financials, to ensure successful adoption and optimal use of the platform across Finance teams. Key Responsibilities: Develop and deliver tailored training programmes for Oracle Finance modules. Create engaging materials such as user guides, e-learning content, and quick reference sheets. For Finance: Train on General Ledger, Accounts Payable/Receivable, Fixed Assets, Cash Management and Planning and Budgeting Cloud Service. Conduct training needs analysis with HR and Finance stakeholders. Organise workshops and Q&A sessions for end-users and managers Assist with SIT and UAT phases, including test script creation and execution. Provide post-training support and troubleshoot user issues. Drive user adoption through structured communication and engagement plans. Required Skills & Qualifications: Hands-on experience in Oracle Fusion Finance implementation and training. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Your new company This is a large and ambitious multi-academy trust with a strong presence across the North of England, serving thousands of pupils across a diverse family of schools. Committed to delivering exceptional educational outcomes, the trust places collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement at the heart of everything it does. The organisation has invested significantly in its central services and technology functions, recognising the important role digital innovation plays in supporting both teaching and operational excellence. As the trust continues to evolve, it offers the opportunity to join a forward-thinking environment where technology is viewed as a strategic enabler rather than simply a support function. Employees benefit from working alongside experienced professionals, contributing to meaningful projects, and helping to shape services that have a direct impact on schools, staff and learners across a large and varied educational estate. Your new role As IT Manager at this North Manchester site, you will take a leading role in supporting and developing the academy's IT environment, ensuring pupils and staff have access to reliable, secure and innovative technology. Combining hands-on technical support with network management responsibilities, you will be responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure, troubleshooting complex technical issues and driving the adoption of cloud-based technologies across the academy. Working closely with teaching and support staff, you will help maximise the impact of technology on teaching, learning and operational efficiency. You will oversee the academy's network performance, cloud platforms and day-to-day IT operations, whilst acting as a key escalation point for technical issues. Alongside maintaining servers, connectivity and end-user devices, you will also manage service desk tickets, support ongoing improvement projects and provide guidance and mentoring to junior members of the IT team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT professional from the education sector looking to take ownership of a varied technical environment and play a key role in delivering a cloud-first strategy within a large educational organisation.Key Duties & Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of advanced IT support across hardware, software, cloud services and network infrastructure. Manage and maintain network performance, connectivity, security and reliability across the academy. Act as a champion for cloud technologies, supporting the organisation's cloud-first approach and adoption of platforms such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring incidents are managed within agreed service levels. Configure, deploy and support a wide range of end-user devices, classroom technology and specialist IT equipment. Manage IT asset inventories, system maintenance schedules, backups and security procedures. Support procurement activities and contribute to continual service improvement initiatives. Mentor and support junior IT colleagues, helping to develop technical capability across the team. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this role, you will have experience providing IT support in an educational setting, where you have provided a high level of IT service to pupils and staff. You will ideally have a strong working knowledge of Google, as well as experience working with bespoke educational technologies. To succeed in this role, a proactive approach and strong communication skills are required, as well as a passion for delivering an excellent IT service in a busy working environment. What you'll get in return You will be joining an already well-established trust of over 40 schools, with further growth planned, therefore offering career development and further growth opportunities. You will join a central IT team of over 40 specialists, where you will be fully supported upon joining the trust, as well as being offered CPD and additional training opportunities. The salary for this role is between 38,000 and 41,700 dependent on experience, and also comes with an excellent benefits offering. This includes 31 days holiday (plus bank), access to a local government pension scheme, discounted gym membership and also retail discounts. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
21/07/2026
Full time
Your new company This is a large and ambitious multi-academy trust with a strong presence across the North of England, serving thousands of pupils across a diverse family of schools. Committed to delivering exceptional educational outcomes, the trust places collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement at the heart of everything it does. The organisation has invested significantly in its central services and technology functions, recognising the important role digital innovation plays in supporting both teaching and operational excellence. As the trust continues to evolve, it offers the opportunity to join a forward-thinking environment where technology is viewed as a strategic enabler rather than simply a support function. Employees benefit from working alongside experienced professionals, contributing to meaningful projects, and helping to shape services that have a direct impact on schools, staff and learners across a large and varied educational estate. Your new role As IT Manager at this North Manchester site, you will take a leading role in supporting and developing the academy's IT environment, ensuring pupils and staff have access to reliable, secure and innovative technology. Combining hands-on technical support with network management responsibilities, you will be responsible for maintaining critical infrastructure, troubleshooting complex technical issues and driving the adoption of cloud-based technologies across the academy. Working closely with teaching and support staff, you will help maximise the impact of technology on teaching, learning and operational efficiency. You will oversee the academy's network performance, cloud platforms and day-to-day IT operations, whilst acting as a key escalation point for technical issues. Alongside maintaining servers, connectivity and end-user devices, you will also manage service desk tickets, support ongoing improvement projects and provide guidance and mentoring to junior members of the IT team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced IT professional from the education sector looking to take ownership of a varied technical environment and play a key role in delivering a cloud-first strategy within a large educational organisation.Key Duties & Responsibilities: Lead the delivery of advanced IT support across hardware, software, cloud services and network infrastructure. Manage and maintain network performance, connectivity, security and reliability across the academy. Act as a champion for cloud technologies, supporting the organisation's cloud-first approach and adoption of platforms such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring incidents are managed within agreed service levels. Configure, deploy and support a wide range of end-user devices, classroom technology and specialist IT equipment. Manage IT asset inventories, system maintenance schedules, backups and security procedures. Support procurement activities and contribute to continual service improvement initiatives. Mentor and support junior IT colleagues, helping to develop technical capability across the team. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this role, you will have experience providing IT support in an educational setting, where you have provided a high level of IT service to pupils and staff. You will ideally have a strong working knowledge of Google, as well as experience working with bespoke educational technologies. To succeed in this role, a proactive approach and strong communication skills are required, as well as a passion for delivering an excellent IT service in a busy working environment. What you'll get in return You will be joining an already well-established trust of over 40 schools, with further growth planned, therefore offering career development and further growth opportunities. You will join a central IT team of over 40 specialists, where you will be fully supported upon joining the trust, as well as being offered CPD and additional training opportunities. The salary for this role is between 38,000 and 41,700 dependent on experience, and also comes with an excellent benefits offering. This includes 31 days holiday (plus bank), access to a local government pension scheme, discounted gym membership and also retail discounts. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for a varied role delivering technology, cyber security and business transformation projects? We are recruiting for an established professional services organisation seeking a confident Project Manager to join a busy and collaborative PMO team. The Role This is a fast-paced position managing a diverse portfolio of projects across technology, infrastructure, cyber security and business change. You'll take ownership of projects from initiation through to implementation and business-as-usual handover, ensuring delivery within scope, budget and timescales. Key responsibilities include: Managing multiple concurrent projects across a varied portfolio. Creating and maintaining project plans, governance documentation and reporting. Managing project budgets, risks, issues and dependencies. Working closely with business stakeholders, technical teams and third-party suppliers. Facilitating project boards, steering groups and stakeholder meetings. Supporting business readiness, user adoption and change initiatives. Producing regular project status updates and executive reporting. Driving projects through to successful delivery and operational handover. We're looking for a motivated and organised Project Manager who can confidently engage stakeholders at all levels and deliver multiple projects simultaneously. You will have: Previous experience as a Project Manager. Experience delivering multiple projects concurrently. Strong project planning, governance, risk and issue management skills. Experience managing suppliers and external partners. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience managing project budgets and financial tracking. Ability to lead project meetings, steering groups and governance forums. Professional Services, Legal, Financial Services or similar regulated environments. PRINCE2, Agile or Lean delivery methodologies. In return, you will be rewarded with a hybrid working environment, a 10% annual bonus scheme, private medical options, enhanced pension and life assurance benefits, generous holiday entitlement and additional wellbeing benefits. If you're looking for a role where you'll have the opportunity to deliver impactful projects across technology and business change while working with senior stakeholders in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
21/07/2026
Full time
Are you an experienced Project Manager looking for a varied role delivering technology, cyber security and business transformation projects? We are recruiting for an established professional services organisation seeking a confident Project Manager to join a busy and collaborative PMO team. The Role This is a fast-paced position managing a diverse portfolio of projects across technology, infrastructure, cyber security and business change. You'll take ownership of projects from initiation through to implementation and business-as-usual handover, ensuring delivery within scope, budget and timescales. Key responsibilities include: Managing multiple concurrent projects across a varied portfolio. Creating and maintaining project plans, governance documentation and reporting. Managing project budgets, risks, issues and dependencies. Working closely with business stakeholders, technical teams and third-party suppliers. Facilitating project boards, steering groups and stakeholder meetings. Supporting business readiness, user adoption and change initiatives. Producing regular project status updates and executive reporting. Driving projects through to successful delivery and operational handover. We're looking for a motivated and organised Project Manager who can confidently engage stakeholders at all levels and deliver multiple projects simultaneously. You will have: Previous experience as a Project Manager. Experience delivering multiple projects concurrently. Strong project planning, governance, risk and issue management skills. Experience managing suppliers and external partners. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Experience managing project budgets and financial tracking. Ability to lead project meetings, steering groups and governance forums. Professional Services, Legal, Financial Services or similar regulated environments. PRINCE2, Agile or Lean delivery methodologies. In return, you will be rewarded with a hybrid working environment, a 10% annual bonus scheme, private medical options, enhanced pension and life assurance benefits, generous holiday entitlement and additional wellbeing benefits. If you're looking for a role where you'll have the opportunity to deliver impactful projects across technology and business change while working with senior stakeholders in a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
750 Per Day, Inside IR35, 6 month contract Based in Reading Hybrid Working (2 or 3 days per week on site) To Start ASAP Your new company Step into a pivotal leadership role within a large, forward-thinking Upper Tier Authority delivering a high-profile Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). This is a once in a generation transformation that will reshape how services are delivered, bringing together multiple councils into a single, modern, unitary organisation. This ambitious proposal is focused on creating a simpler, more efficient model that improves outcomes for residents while strengthening financial sustainability and operational resilience. As the programme now moves from proposal into delivery, there is a strong demand for Programme Managers who have already been involved in recent LGR activity, particularly during the early-stage conversations and proposal development phases within other local authorities. This experience is seen as critical in ensuring momentum and delivery confidence from day one. Your new role This is a senior Programme Manager role leading one of the core workstreams within a complex LGR programme. You will be responsible for translating strategic intent into structured delivery, ensuring your workstream progresses from planning through to implementation in line with programme objectives. You will take ownership of delivery across key areas such as systems, finance, procurement, relationships or customer experience, ensuring that plans, milestones and dependencies are clearly defined and actively managed. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will bring structure, pace and clarity, ensuring work moves from workshops and design into tangible, deliverable outcomes. A key requirement for this role is prior involvement in recent LGR programmes within the last 6-9 months, particularly where you have contributed to early conversations, shaping proposals or supporting submissions. This experience will enable you to quickly understand the context, anticipate challenges and accelerate delivery as the programme progresses. Candidates with this background will be strongly prioritised. Operating within a multi-council environment, you will manage complexity across different organisations, systems and ways of working, ensuring alignment and consistency while navigating local variation. You will play a critical role in identifying risks, resolving cross-cutting challenges and ensuring dependencies across workstreams are understood and managed effectively. You will also contribute to programme-level decision-making, providing clear updates, options and recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring that delivery remains on track and aligned to the broader transformation vision. This is a highly visible role where your ability to drive progress and maintain grip will be key to success. What you'll need to succeed You will bring significant experience leading complex programmes or workstreams within local government, with recent, hands-on involvement in Local Government Reorganisation activity being absolutely critical. We are specifically looking for candidates who have been involved in LGR programmes within the last 6-9 months, particularly those who have supported councils through the early-stage conversations, proposal development and submission phases. This experience is highly valuable as the programme moves from proposal into delivery and candidates with this background will be prioritised. You will have a strong track record of translating strategy into delivery, managing multiple priorities and working across organisational boundaries without direct authority. Experience managing interdependencies across systems, finance, procurement or service delivery functions is essential. You will be confident engaging senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and holding teams to account, with a clear focus on outcomes and delivery pace. Strong risk management capability, structured programme planning and excellent communication skills are key, alongside the ability to remain calm and effective in complex, fast-moving environments. Local government experience is a strict prerequisite for this role. What you'll get in return This role offers the opportunity to play a central part in delivering one of the most significant transformation programmes in the region. You will have direct influence over how services are shaped in the future, working at the heart of a high-profile programme with strong senior visibility. Alongside a competitive day rate, you will benefit from flexible working and strong potential for contract extension as the programme evolves. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
21/07/2026
Contractor
750 Per Day, Inside IR35, 6 month contract Based in Reading Hybrid Working (2 or 3 days per week on site) To Start ASAP Your new company Step into a pivotal leadership role within a large, forward-thinking Upper Tier Authority delivering a high-profile Local Government Reorganisation (LGR). This is a once in a generation transformation that will reshape how services are delivered, bringing together multiple councils into a single, modern, unitary organisation. This ambitious proposal is focused on creating a simpler, more efficient model that improves outcomes for residents while strengthening financial sustainability and operational resilience. As the programme now moves from proposal into delivery, there is a strong demand for Programme Managers who have already been involved in recent LGR activity, particularly during the early-stage conversations and proposal development phases within other local authorities. This experience is seen as critical in ensuring momentum and delivery confidence from day one. Your new role This is a senior Programme Manager role leading one of the core workstreams within a complex LGR programme. You will be responsible for translating strategic intent into structured delivery, ensuring your workstream progresses from planning through to implementation in line with programme objectives. You will take ownership of delivery across key areas such as systems, finance, procurement, relationships or customer experience, ensuring that plans, milestones and dependencies are clearly defined and actively managed. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will bring structure, pace and clarity, ensuring work moves from workshops and design into tangible, deliverable outcomes. A key requirement for this role is prior involvement in recent LGR programmes within the last 6-9 months, particularly where you have contributed to early conversations, shaping proposals or supporting submissions. This experience will enable you to quickly understand the context, anticipate challenges and accelerate delivery as the programme progresses. Candidates with this background will be strongly prioritised. Operating within a multi-council environment, you will manage complexity across different organisations, systems and ways of working, ensuring alignment and consistency while navigating local variation. You will play a critical role in identifying risks, resolving cross-cutting challenges and ensuring dependencies across workstreams are understood and managed effectively. You will also contribute to programme-level decision-making, providing clear updates, options and recommendations to senior leadership, ensuring that delivery remains on track and aligned to the broader transformation vision. This is a highly visible role where your ability to drive progress and maintain grip will be key to success. What you'll need to succeed You will bring significant experience leading complex programmes or workstreams within local government, with recent, hands-on involvement in Local Government Reorganisation activity being absolutely critical. We are specifically looking for candidates who have been involved in LGR programmes within the last 6-9 months, particularly those who have supported councils through the early-stage conversations, proposal development and submission phases. This experience is highly valuable as the programme moves from proposal into delivery and candidates with this background will be prioritised. You will have a strong track record of translating strategy into delivery, managing multiple priorities and working across organisational boundaries without direct authority. Experience managing interdependencies across systems, finance, procurement or service delivery functions is essential. You will be confident engaging senior stakeholders, influencing decisions and holding teams to account, with a clear focus on outcomes and delivery pace. Strong risk management capability, structured programme planning and excellent communication skills are key, alongside the ability to remain calm and effective in complex, fast-moving environments. Local government experience is a strict prerequisite for this role. What you'll get in return This role offers the opportunity to play a central part in delivering one of the most significant transformation programmes in the region. You will have direct influence over how services are shaped in the future, working at the heart of a high-profile programme with strong senior visibility. Alongside a competitive day rate, you will benefit from flexible working and strong potential for contract extension as the programme evolves. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
O365 /MDM Senior Engineer Up to 511.94 p/d (Inside IR35) Manchester - Onsite 6 months initially My client is a well-known consultancy seeking an O365/MDM Senior Engineer. An exciting opportunity to work as part of a growing End User Services UK department supporting multiple high profile clients. The role of o365 / Mobile Device Management Senior Engineer will be a forward thinking position, across a broad range of work tasks across Collaborative Systems/Applications, Standard Operating Environments using standard support Toolsets, Capgemini processes and managing the Enterprise Systems If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks. For this position - you must hold or be eligible for sc clearance and be a sole uk national. Job Responsibilities: Undertaking performance monitoring, tuning, fault diagnosis, incident and request resolution including support for the team to undertake such tasks Support and manage scheduling of Project work tasks and liaise with Project Managers to achieve planned deliverables. Automation of repeat tasks to create efficiency and remove error. Troubleshoot with and support o365 and MDM team members to achieve BAU SLA commitments. Produce working documentation / HLD re Toolset or service configuration. Involvement and leadership of new IT Infrastructure projects. Working across clients to share subject matter knowledge and experience Key Requirements: Be Eligible or Hold SC Clearence Email System including: M365 and Intune Azure End user desktop support Office applications, including Sharepoint End user communication: Microsoft Teams Skype Federation (not essential) Phone handset management and configuration. Enterprise Smart Device (i.e. Blackberry UEM, Android) System. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
21/07/2026
Seasonal
O365 /MDM Senior Engineer Up to 511.94 p/d (Inside IR35) Manchester - Onsite 6 months initially My client is a well-known consultancy seeking an O365/MDM Senior Engineer. An exciting opportunity to work as part of a growing End User Services UK department supporting multiple high profile clients. The role of o365 / Mobile Device Management Senior Engineer will be a forward thinking position, across a broad range of work tasks across Collaborative Systems/Applications, Standard Operating Environments using standard support Toolsets, Capgemini processes and managing the Enterprise Systems If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks. For this position - you must hold or be eligible for sc clearance and be a sole uk national. Job Responsibilities: Undertaking performance monitoring, tuning, fault diagnosis, incident and request resolution including support for the team to undertake such tasks Support and manage scheduling of Project work tasks and liaise with Project Managers to achieve planned deliverables. Automation of repeat tasks to create efficiency and remove error. Troubleshoot with and support o365 and MDM team members to achieve BAU SLA commitments. Produce working documentation / HLD re Toolset or service configuration. Involvement and leadership of new IT Infrastructure projects. Working across clients to share subject matter knowledge and experience Key Requirements: Be Eligible or Hold SC Clearence Email System including: M365 and Intune Azure End user desktop support Office applications, including Sharepoint End user communication: Microsoft Teams Skype Federation (not essential) Phone handset management and configuration. Enterprise Smart Device (i.e. Blackberry UEM, Android) System. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Your New Role I'm currently working with a London-based Financial Services client who are looking to bring in a Principal .Net Developer to develop and maintain a range of business-critical applications as a hands-on leader. What you'll need to succeed : Extensive hands-on .Net development experience within investment banking or investment management Proven experience as a principal/lead developer, leading and mentoring junior developers Strong experience with SQL Good Kubernetes experience What you'll get in return : Up to 830pd Umbrella Initial 6-month contract with extensions London-based hybrid working What you need to do now : If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
21/07/2026
Contractor
Your New Role I'm currently working with a London-based Financial Services client who are looking to bring in a Principal .Net Developer to develop and maintain a range of business-critical applications as a hands-on leader. What you'll need to succeed : Extensive hands-on .Net development experience within investment banking or investment management Proven experience as a principal/lead developer, leading and mentoring junior developers Strong experience with SQL Good Kubernetes experience What you'll get in return : Up to 830pd Umbrella Initial 6-month contract with extensions London-based hybrid working What you need to do now : If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Your new company This is a growing and ambitious multi-academy trust committed to delivering exceptional educational outcomes and creating opportunities for every child to thrive. Serving communities across the North West, the trust supports a diverse family of primary and secondary schools based in Manchester and Liverpool, united by a shared vision of educational excellence, continuous improvement and strong community impact. The trust currently operates across two hubs and is known for its collaborative approach, enabling schools to benefit from shared expertise, resources and strategic leadership. The trust places people at the heart of its success, investing heavily in the development of its staff while fostering a culture built on ambition, innovation and partnership. With an exciting period of growth and transformation underway, this is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation that is committed to modernising services, embracing new ways of working and ensuring that every school has the support it needs to deliver outstanding experiences for pupils, staff and wider communities. They are currently in the process of centralising their IT service and have therefore approached Hays seeking to appoint 2 new roles to their central trust team - an Engineer to predominantly be based in Trafford, and the other a more mobile position based in Manchester & Liverpool. Your new role In this role as IT lead, you will support the delivery and development of reliable, secure and effective IT services across the Trust, ensuring technology supports teaching, learning and day-to-day operations, working closely with the wider IT team, IT Director and CFO. You will take ownership of IT provision within your allocated school in Trafford, occasionally with travel required to other schools, providing proactive and reactive technical support, maintaining hardware, software, networks and infrastructure, and ensuring staff and students receive a responsive and high-quality service. You will work closely with school leaders, central IT colleagues and external suppliers to resolve technical issues, manage service tickets, support system updates, maintain accurate asset records and implement Trust-wide IT policies. The role will also involve building strong relationships with staff, advising users on the safe and effective use of technology, supporting wider systems such as telephony, CCTV and access control, and contributing to school-based IT projects as part of a developing in-house technical support team. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this position, you must have experience of providing on-site IT support, ideally with experience working in the education sector. You will have a proactive approach to IT support with strong communication skills and, from a technical perspective, will have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and other bespoke educational technologies. What you'll get in return This is an exciting time to join a growing trust, where their new centralised IT team will grow and evolve over time, therefore allowing for further career opportunities. In return, you will be paid a competitive salary of between 31,000 and 34,000 dependent on experience, and an attractive benefits package. This includes a local government pension scheme, 25 days holiday (plus bank), access to an employee assistance programme which offers a free online GP service and other healthcare support. In addition, they are currently in the process of installing EV charging points available to staff at a discounted rate. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
21/07/2026
Full time
Your new company This is a growing and ambitious multi-academy trust committed to delivering exceptional educational outcomes and creating opportunities for every child to thrive. Serving communities across the North West, the trust supports a diverse family of primary and secondary schools based in Manchester and Liverpool, united by a shared vision of educational excellence, continuous improvement and strong community impact. The trust currently operates across two hubs and is known for its collaborative approach, enabling schools to benefit from shared expertise, resources and strategic leadership. The trust places people at the heart of its success, investing heavily in the development of its staff while fostering a culture built on ambition, innovation and partnership. With an exciting period of growth and transformation underway, this is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation that is committed to modernising services, embracing new ways of working and ensuring that every school has the support it needs to deliver outstanding experiences for pupils, staff and wider communities. They are currently in the process of centralising their IT service and have therefore approached Hays seeking to appoint 2 new roles to their central trust team - an Engineer to predominantly be based in Trafford, and the other a more mobile position based in Manchester & Liverpool. Your new role In this role as IT lead, you will support the delivery and development of reliable, secure and effective IT services across the Trust, ensuring technology supports teaching, learning and day-to-day operations, working closely with the wider IT team, IT Director and CFO. You will take ownership of IT provision within your allocated school in Trafford, occasionally with travel required to other schools, providing proactive and reactive technical support, maintaining hardware, software, networks and infrastructure, and ensuring staff and students receive a responsive and high-quality service. You will work closely with school leaders, central IT colleagues and external suppliers to resolve technical issues, manage service tickets, support system updates, maintain accurate asset records and implement Trust-wide IT policies. The role will also involve building strong relationships with staff, advising users on the safe and effective use of technology, supporting wider systems such as telephony, CCTV and access control, and contributing to school-based IT projects as part of a developing in-house technical support team. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this position, you must have experience of providing on-site IT support, ideally with experience working in the education sector. You will have a proactive approach to IT support with strong communication skills and, from a technical perspective, will have a strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 and other bespoke educational technologies. What you'll get in return This is an exciting time to join a growing trust, where their new centralised IT team will grow and evolve over time, therefore allowing for further career opportunities. In return, you will be paid a competitive salary of between 31,000 and 34,000 dependent on experience, and an attractive benefits package. This includes a local government pension scheme, 25 days holiday (plus bank), access to an employee assistance programme which offers a free online GP service and other healthcare support. In addition, they are currently in the process of installing EV charging points available to staff at a discounted rate. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Contract Day Rate: 750 per day - Outside IR35 Contract Length: 6 months initially Location: Hybrid / Liverpool UK I'm supporting a large enterprise organisation seeking an experienced Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead to support and enhance its Threat Intelligence capability within a complex enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Deliver actionable cyber threat intelligence to support security operations and risk reduction. Leverage Threat Intelligence platforms to identify emerging threats, threat actors, and vulnerabilities. Produce strategic and operational intelligence reporting for technical and senior stakeholders. Work closely with Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Risk teams. - Drive intelligence-led decision-making across the organisation. Act as a subject matter expert for threat intelligence tools, processes, and best practice. Essential Experience (Non-Negotiable) Proven Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead experience. Strong experience within large-scale enterprise environments. Hands-on experience with Recorded Future or similar skills Experience analysing threat actors, campaigns, and emerging cyber threats. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable MITRE ATT&CK Threat Hunting OSINT STIX/TAXII MISP Intelligence Reporting Threat Actor Profiling - Give me 5 keywords from this to add into my advertise If you are interested in this role - please contact with your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
20/07/2026
Contractor
Contract Day Rate: 750 per day - Outside IR35 Contract Length: 6 months initially Location: Hybrid / Liverpool UK I'm supporting a large enterprise organisation seeking an experienced Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead to support and enhance its Threat Intelligence capability within a complex enterprise environment. Key Responsibilities Deliver actionable cyber threat intelligence to support security operations and risk reduction. Leverage Threat Intelligence platforms to identify emerging threats, threat actors, and vulnerabilities. Produce strategic and operational intelligence reporting for technical and senior stakeholders. Work closely with Security Operations, Incident Response, Threat Hunting, and Risk teams. - Drive intelligence-led decision-making across the organisation. Act as a subject matter expert for threat intelligence tools, processes, and best practice. Essential Experience (Non-Negotiable) Proven Cyber Threat Intelligence Lead experience. Strong experience within large-scale enterprise environments. Hands-on experience with Recorded Future or similar skills Experience analysing threat actors, campaigns, and emerging cyber threats. Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Desirable MITRE ATT&CK Threat Hunting OSINT STIX/TAXII MISP Intelligence Reporting Threat Actor Profiling - Give me 5 keywords from this to add into my advertise If you are interested in this role - please contact with your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a forward-thinking public sector organisation as an IT Project Manager within its Information Services division. Working as part of a well-established Programme Management Office (PMO), you will play a key role in delivering strategic projects and business change initiatives that support the institution's digital transformation and operational objectives. Your new role As the IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading a diverse portfolio of projects from initiation through to completion. These will include technology implementations, business change programmes, service improvements and infrastructure-related projects. You will manage project plans, budgets, risks, issues and governance, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and to budget. Working closely with senior stakeholders, project boards and suppliers, you will drive engagement, facilitate business requirements gathering and provide regular reporting on project progress and outcomes. In addition, you will contribute to the ongoing development of the PMO, helping to enhance project management standards, governance frameworks, reporting processes and supporting tools across the organisation. What you'll need to succeed Significant project management experience within a large and complex organisation A proven track record of delivering multiple concurrent IT and business change projects through the full project lifecycle Experience using recognised project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, APM or P3O Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills Experience managing project budgets, risks, resources and governance processes Business analysis and requirements gathering experience Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Project, SharePoint and Microsoft 365 technologies Experience delivering business change, digital transformation and process improvement initiatives Desirable experience includes: PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ or similar qualification ITIL certification PMO development and governance experience Lean process improvement knowledge What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation undergoing significant digital transformation, where you will have the opportunity to lead high-profile projects, influence strategic decision-making and help shape project delivery practices across the wider institution. Salary from 47,389- 56,535 negotiable on experience plus fantastic pension and annual leave. Hybrid working offered with 2-3 days required on site per week. Lots of flexibility and career development opportunities are offered. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
20/07/2026
Full time
Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a forward-thinking public sector organisation as an IT Project Manager within its Information Services division. Working as part of a well-established Programme Management Office (PMO), you will play a key role in delivering strategic projects and business change initiatives that support the institution's digital transformation and operational objectives. Your new role As the IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading a diverse portfolio of projects from initiation through to completion. These will include technology implementations, business change programmes, service improvements and infrastructure-related projects. You will manage project plans, budgets, risks, issues and governance, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope and to budget. Working closely with senior stakeholders, project boards and suppliers, you will drive engagement, facilitate business requirements gathering and provide regular reporting on project progress and outcomes. In addition, you will contribute to the ongoing development of the PMO, helping to enhance project management standards, governance frameworks, reporting processes and supporting tools across the organisation. What you'll need to succeed Significant project management experience within a large and complex organisation A proven track record of delivering multiple concurrent IT and business change projects through the full project lifecycle Experience using recognised project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, APM or P3O Strong stakeholder engagement, communication and influencing skills Experience managing project budgets, risks, resources and governance processes Business analysis and requirements gathering experience Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Project, SharePoint and Microsoft 365 technologies Experience delivering business change, digital transformation and process improvement initiatives Desirable experience includes: PRINCE2 Practitioner, APM PMQ or similar qualification ITIL certification PMO development and governance experience Lean process improvement knowledge What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to join an organisation undergoing significant digital transformation, where you will have the opportunity to lead high-profile projects, influence strategic decision-making and help shape project delivery practices across the wider institution. Salary from 47,389- 56,535 negotiable on experience plus fantastic pension and annual leave. Hybrid working offered with 2-3 days required on site per week. Lots of flexibility and career development opportunities are offered. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Your new company A large reputable public sector organisation is looking for an experienced Product Manager to join its IT Services team, leading within the Data Domain as part of a wider product portfolio. Your new role In this role, you will take ownership of product strategy and delivery, defining and executing product roadmaps that enhance how data is classified, managed and utilised across the organisation. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams and technical specialists to deliver innovative, user-focused digital services-including analytics and AI-enabled capabilities. This is a strategic and hands-on role where you will champion user experience, drive continuous improvement, and ensure value is delivered at pace within a complex, large-scale environment. What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will have: Proven experience in product management within agile, product-led environments Strong track record of developing and delivering product roadmaps and strategy Experience working with cross-functional IT, data, and delivery teams Ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders A data-driven, user-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement Experience delivering value iteratively in complex organisations Knowledge of data strategy and/or emerging technologies (e.g. Generative AI) is highly desirable What you'll get in return Competitive salary ( 48,149 - 57,422) Generous annual leave of 40+ days (including bank holidays and closure days) Hybrid and flexible working options Excellent pension scheme Access to a wide range of staff benefits, discounts and wellbeing support Strong commitment to professional development and career progression What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
20/07/2026
Full time
Your new company A large reputable public sector organisation is looking for an experienced Product Manager to join its IT Services team, leading within the Data Domain as part of a wider product portfolio. Your new role In this role, you will take ownership of product strategy and delivery, defining and executing product roadmaps that enhance how data is classified, managed and utilised across the organisation. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, cross-functional teams and technical specialists to deliver innovative, user-focused digital services-including analytics and AI-enabled capabilities. This is a strategic and hands-on role where you will champion user experience, drive continuous improvement, and ensure value is delivered at pace within a complex, large-scale environment. What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will have: Proven experience in product management within agile, product-led environments Strong track record of developing and delivering product roadmaps and strategy Experience working with cross-functional IT, data, and delivery teams Ability to influence and engage a wide range of stakeholders A data-driven, user-focused mindset with a passion for continuous improvement Experience delivering value iteratively in complex organisations Knowledge of data strategy and/or emerging technologies (e.g. Generative AI) is highly desirable What you'll get in return Competitive salary ( 48,149 - 57,422) Generous annual leave of 40+ days (including bank holidays and closure days) Hybrid and flexible working options Excellent pension scheme Access to a wide range of staff benefits, discounts and wellbeing support Strong commitment to professional development and career progression What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Onsite Network Engineer Up to 511.94 p/d (Inside IR35) Crewe - Onsite 6 months initially My client is a well-known consultancy seeking an Onsite Network Engineer. An exciting opportunity to work as a Network Operations Analyst supporting a variety of Private & Public sector clients. As an integral part of a Network Operations Centre, you'll have fantastic opportunities to develop both yourself and our collective capabilities performing a mixture of RUN and Project activities with other like minded Network Analysts. We provide support at all levels for a multitude of technologies across complex landscapes, providing expertise to deliver a stable, secure, efficient and well managed infrastructure, over the full lifecycle of each solution.If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks.For this position - you must hold or be eligible for sc clearance and be a sole uk national. Job Responsibilities: Troubleshoot and configure enterprise networks. Be responsible for Network incident diagnostics/resolution. Network change implementation Undertake Project Tasks, supporting both internal and external Project Managers Continue to strengthen and bolster your existing capabilities through a mix of professional training, certifications, and experiences. Key Requirements: Be Eligible or Hold SC Clearence Proven track record supporting enterprise networks with valid networking technical certifications demonstrating proficiency. In-depth experience supporting Cisco ACI software defined networks (multi-site & multi-pod) Experienced in supporting Firewalls (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA & AnyConnect Remote Access) experience supporting (Enterprise) Wi-Fi technologies including Cisco WLC or others Troubleshooting and fault-finding routing issues (BGP, OSPF & EIGRP) Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
20/07/2026
Contractor
Onsite Network Engineer Up to 511.94 p/d (Inside IR35) Crewe - Onsite 6 months initially My client is a well-known consultancy seeking an Onsite Network Engineer. An exciting opportunity to work as a Network Operations Analyst supporting a variety of Private & Public sector clients. As an integral part of a Network Operations Centre, you'll have fantastic opportunities to develop both yourself and our collective capabilities performing a mixture of RUN and Project activities with other like minded Network Analysts. We provide support at all levels for a multitude of technologies across complex landscapes, providing expertise to deliver a stable, secure, efficient and well managed infrastructure, over the full lifecycle of each solution.If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks.For this position - you must hold or be eligible for sc clearance and be a sole uk national. Job Responsibilities: Troubleshoot and configure enterprise networks. Be responsible for Network incident diagnostics/resolution. Network change implementation Undertake Project Tasks, supporting both internal and external Project Managers Continue to strengthen and bolster your existing capabilities through a mix of professional training, certifications, and experiences. Key Requirements: Be Eligible or Hold SC Clearence Proven track record supporting enterprise networks with valid networking technical certifications demonstrating proficiency. In-depth experience supporting Cisco ACI software defined networks (multi-site & multi-pod) Experienced in supporting Firewalls (Palo Alto, Checkpoint, Cisco Firepower, Cisco ASA & AnyConnect Remote Access) experience supporting (Enterprise) Wi-Fi technologies including Cisco WLC or others Troubleshooting and fault-finding routing issues (BGP, OSPF & EIGRP) Deep understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Senior Linux IAM Engineer Edinburgh or Glasgow Relaxed Hybrid and Flexible Working Environment 58,281- 68,621 per annum + 28.97% employer contributory pension and 38 days annual holiday Introduction to the Role Hays' Cyber practice have partnered exclusively with Registers of Scotland (RoS) on the search for an experienced Linux IAM/PAM Engineer to lead on identity, authentication, and privileged access across their Linux estate, driving least-privilege access, improving automation, and strengthening security as they scale our cloud platforms. This is a high-impact role where you'll act as a trusted expert, working across security, infrastructure, and cloud teams to influence key decisions and protect critical services. Ideal for someone with deep Linux identity expertise who thrives on solving complex security challenges and driving real change. About the Organisation Registers of Scotland (RoS) manages 21 land, property and other legal registers which are a critical asset for the Scottish economy. They aim to provide the best public service for Scotland and are on a mission to make some of the oldest public land registers in the world into some of the most modern. You can get an idea of their mission and culture by viewing this short video: Registers of Scotland Promotional Video - youtube(.)com/watch?v=ku6olOJkSpU Registers of Scotland (RoS) is an award-winning organisation recognised for its technology and innovation. Registers of Scotland is a world-leading pioneer in land and property registration. Their full-stack teams design, architect, and build all our registration products in-house, and they work to create digital solutions for the people of Scotland. You will get an opportunity to nurture your creativity and develop with RoS through access to the latest data, software engineering and product delivery techniques. What the Role Entails As a senior Unix / Linux identity subject-matter expert, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux identity, authentication, and privileged access controls across Red Hat and Ubuntu platforms. You will play a key role in strengthening least-privilege access, integrating security tooling, and increasing automation maturity across the estate. In this role you will: Design, deploy, and manage Linux identity and authentication services across RHEL and Ubuntu estates, including Red Hat Identity Management (IdM). Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Privileged Access Management (PAM) controls for Unix/Linux systems, including policy enforcement, just-in-time access, and least-privilege models. Deploy and integrate security controls to support vulnerability and threat management tooling within the Linux estate. Develop and maintain a standardised role-based access control (RBAC) approach for Linux systems. Support the design and delivery of secure, automated builds for RHEL 8 & 9. Develop and maintain automation using Python and shell scripting to support identity, access, and security operations. Create and maintain documentation, including architecture diagrams, operating procedures, and technical standards. Act as a senior technical escalation point for Linux identity and access-related incidents and complex issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Linux identity services with enterprise identity platforms, cloud services, and security tooling. Contribute to continuous improvement of disaster recovery readiness, supporting recovery time objectives of 2 hours and recovery point objectives of zero. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and colleagues across the wider cyber and infrastructure teams. What I'm Looking For Significant commercial experience in a senior Linux / Unix engineering or identity-focused role. Strong hands-on experience with RHEL 6/7/8/9 system administration. Experience implementing and managing Red Hat Identity Management (IdM). Strong automation and scripting capability using Python and shell scripting. Proven experience applying principles of least privilege, just-in-time access, and privileged access controls. Experience integrating Linux systems with enterprise identity, PAM, and security platforms. Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, and authentication flows. Strong documentation skills and experience producing maintainable, supportable designs. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Benefits Competitive salary package Pension contribution of 28.97% employer contribution Generous 38 days annual leave plus parental and special leave policies Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Strong focus on professional development and career progression Inclusive and supportive working culture Further information For further information relating to RoS, including: Additional details on pay & benefits The Civil Service Code Complaints process Use of AI in the application/recruitment process, Please view our additional information page online. ros.gov(.)uk/about/publications/governance-and-corporate/2026/recruitment-information Nationality and immigration status In general, only nationals from the following countries (and associations of countries) are eligible for employment in the Civil Service: the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and the Commonwealth. EU nationals (with settled or pre-settled status), certain EEA nationals, Swiss and Turkish nationals are also eligible for employment. Detailed provisions on determining eligibility on the grounds of nationality and, where relevant, immigration status can be reviewed here. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
18/07/2026
Full time
Senior Linux IAM Engineer Edinburgh or Glasgow Relaxed Hybrid and Flexible Working Environment 58,281- 68,621 per annum + 28.97% employer contributory pension and 38 days annual holiday Introduction to the Role Hays' Cyber practice have partnered exclusively with Registers of Scotland (RoS) on the search for an experienced Linux IAM/PAM Engineer to lead on identity, authentication, and privileged access across their Linux estate, driving least-privilege access, improving automation, and strengthening security as they scale our cloud platforms. This is a high-impact role where you'll act as a trusted expert, working across security, infrastructure, and cloud teams to influence key decisions and protect critical services. Ideal for someone with deep Linux identity expertise who thrives on solving complex security challenges and driving real change. About the Organisation Registers of Scotland (RoS) manages 21 land, property and other legal registers which are a critical asset for the Scottish economy. They aim to provide the best public service for Scotland and are on a mission to make some of the oldest public land registers in the world into some of the most modern. You can get an idea of their mission and culture by viewing this short video: Registers of Scotland Promotional Video - youtube(.)com/watch?v=ku6olOJkSpU Registers of Scotland (RoS) is an award-winning organisation recognised for its technology and innovation. Registers of Scotland is a world-leading pioneer in land and property registration. Their full-stack teams design, architect, and build all our registration products in-house, and they work to create digital solutions for the people of Scotland. You will get an opportunity to nurture your creativity and develop with RoS through access to the latest data, software engineering and product delivery techniques. What the Role Entails As a senior Unix / Linux identity subject-matter expert, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux identity, authentication, and privileged access controls across Red Hat and Ubuntu platforms. You will play a key role in strengthening least-privilege access, integrating security tooling, and increasing automation maturity across the estate. In this role you will: Design, deploy, and manage Linux identity and authentication services across RHEL and Ubuntu estates, including Red Hat Identity Management (IdM). Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of Privileged Access Management (PAM) controls for Unix/Linux systems, including policy enforcement, just-in-time access, and least-privilege models. Deploy and integrate security controls to support vulnerability and threat management tooling within the Linux estate. Develop and maintain a standardised role-based access control (RBAC) approach for Linux systems. Support the design and delivery of secure, automated builds for RHEL 8 & 9. Develop and maintain automation using Python and shell scripting to support identity, access, and security operations. Create and maintain documentation, including architecture diagrams, operating procedures, and technical standards. Act as a senior technical escalation point for Linux identity and access-related incidents and complex issues. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate Linux identity services with enterprise identity platforms, cloud services, and security tooling. Contribute to continuous improvement of disaster recovery readiness, supporting recovery time objectives of 2 hours and recovery point objectives of zero. Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and colleagues across the wider cyber and infrastructure teams. What I'm Looking For Significant commercial experience in a senior Linux / Unix engineering or identity-focused role. Strong hands-on experience with RHEL 6/7/8/9 system administration. Experience implementing and managing Red Hat Identity Management (IdM). Strong automation and scripting capability using Python and shell scripting. Proven experience applying principles of least privilege, just-in-time access, and privileged access controls. Experience integrating Linux systems with enterprise identity, PAM, and security platforms. Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, and authentication flows. Strong documentation skills and experience producing maintainable, supportable designs. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Benefits Competitive salary package Pension contribution of 28.97% employer contribution Generous 38 days annual leave plus parental and special leave policies Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Strong focus on professional development and career progression Inclusive and supportive working culture Further information For further information relating to RoS, including: Additional details on pay & benefits The Civil Service Code Complaints process Use of AI in the application/recruitment process, Please view our additional information page online. ros.gov(.)uk/about/publications/governance-and-corporate/2026/recruitment-information Nationality and immigration status In general, only nationals from the following countries (and associations of countries) are eligible for employment in the Civil Service: the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and the Commonwealth. EU nationals (with settled or pre-settled status), certain EEA nationals, Swiss and Turkish nationals are also eligible for employment. Detailed provisions on determining eligibility on the grounds of nationality and, where relevant, immigration status can be reviewed here. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Your new company An established healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Clinical Systems Manager to join its digital and technology leadership team. This organisation delivers vital community healthcare services and is committed to leveraging technology to improve patient outcomes, service delivery and operational efficiency.This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in the management, development and optimisation of clinical systems that support frontline healthcare professionals and patients. Your new role Reporting to a senior digital leader, the Clinical Systems Manager will take ownership of the organisation's clinical systems portfolio, leading a specialist team of around 10 and managing key third-party technology suppliers. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring clinical applications remain secure, effective and aligned with business and clinical requirements. The role will also drive service improvement, system optimisation, supplier performance management and the successful delivery of upgrades, enhancements and digital transformation initiatives. Lead and develop a Clinical Systems team to deliver high-quality support and system services. Act as the subject matter expert for clinical systems, providing strategic guidance and technical leadership. Oversee the administration, maintenance, performance and availability of clinical applications and interfaces. Manage system upgrades, releases, testing and implementation activities. Ensure compliance with NHS information governance standards, DSPT requirements and cyber security best practice. Develop and maintain strong relationships with third-party SaaS providers and technology partners. Monitor supplier performance, contractual obligations and service level agreements to ensure value for money. Lead on system risk management, incident response and service continuity planning. Work closely with clinical and operational stakeholders to identify opportunities for service improvement and innovation. Support procurement activities, contract renewals, tender processes and business case development. What you'll need to succeed Essential Experience Significant experience managing, supporting and developing complex healthcare or clinical systems. Proven leadership experience managing technical or multidisciplinary teams. Strong supplier and contract management experience within a technology environment. Experience delivering system enhancements, upgrades and digital transformation projects. Knowledge of NHS information governance, Data Security & Protection Toolkit (DSPT), ITIL and data protection requirements. Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Experience analysing system performance, managing risks and implementing service improvements. Budget management and business case development experience. Desirable Experience Experience working with clinical systems such as SystmOne, RLDatix (Allocate), Docmail or Shared Care Record solutions. Knowledge of system integration technologies, XML or healthcare messaging standards. Understanding of project delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2, MSP or Agile. Experience within NHS, community healthcare or wider health and care settings. What you'll get in return Competitive NHS Band 8a salary ( 57,528- 64,750) NHS Pension Scheme. Generous annual leave entitlement. Flexible and hybrid working opportunities(1-2 days on site per week). Ongoing professional development and leadership training. The opportunity to influence digital healthcare services and deliver meaningful improvements to patient care. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
17/07/2026
Full time
Your new company An established healthcare provider is seeking an experienced Clinical Systems Manager to join its digital and technology leadership team. This organisation delivers vital community healthcare services and is committed to leveraging technology to improve patient outcomes, service delivery and operational efficiency.This is an excellent opportunity to play a pivotal role in the management, development and optimisation of clinical systems that support frontline healthcare professionals and patients. Your new role Reporting to a senior digital leader, the Clinical Systems Manager will take ownership of the organisation's clinical systems portfolio, leading a specialist team of around 10 and managing key third-party technology suppliers. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring clinical applications remain secure, effective and aligned with business and clinical requirements. The role will also drive service improvement, system optimisation, supplier performance management and the successful delivery of upgrades, enhancements and digital transformation initiatives. Lead and develop a Clinical Systems team to deliver high-quality support and system services. Act as the subject matter expert for clinical systems, providing strategic guidance and technical leadership. Oversee the administration, maintenance, performance and availability of clinical applications and interfaces. Manage system upgrades, releases, testing and implementation activities. Ensure compliance with NHS information governance standards, DSPT requirements and cyber security best practice. Develop and maintain strong relationships with third-party SaaS providers and technology partners. Monitor supplier performance, contractual obligations and service level agreements to ensure value for money. Lead on system risk management, incident response and service continuity planning. Work closely with clinical and operational stakeholders to identify opportunities for service improvement and innovation. Support procurement activities, contract renewals, tender processes and business case development. What you'll need to succeed Essential Experience Significant experience managing, supporting and developing complex healthcare or clinical systems. Proven leadership experience managing technical or multidisciplinary teams. Strong supplier and contract management experience within a technology environment. Experience delivering system enhancements, upgrades and digital transformation projects. Knowledge of NHS information governance, Data Security & Protection Toolkit (DSPT), ITIL and data protection requirements. Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Experience analysing system performance, managing risks and implementing service improvements. Budget management and business case development experience. Desirable Experience Experience working with clinical systems such as SystmOne, RLDatix (Allocate), Docmail or Shared Care Record solutions. Knowledge of system integration technologies, XML or healthcare messaging standards. Understanding of project delivery methodologies such as PRINCE2, MSP or Agile. Experience within NHS, community healthcare or wider health and care settings. What you'll get in return Competitive NHS Band 8a salary ( 57,528- 64,750) NHS Pension Scheme. Generous annual leave entitlement. Flexible and hybrid working opportunities(1-2 days on site per week). Ongoing professional development and leadership training. The opportunity to influence digital healthcare services and deliver meaningful improvements to patient care. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
