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Role Title: Senior Private Cloud Architect Location: Hybrid Sheffield (3 days onsite mandatory) Inside IR35 Rate: £550.00 In this role, you will: As a Senior Architect in Private Cloud, you'll provide hands-on technical leadership across the client private cloud platform, shaping and improving our virtualisation, container and Kubernetes capabilities, and enabling resilient, secure, high-performing services (including Kafka-based event streaming and microservices platforms). Reporting to the Head of Private Cloud, you'll partner closely with Product Owners, architects and engineering teams across CTO to turn strategy into practical, well-engineered outcomes. Key responsibilities: Architectural design decisions in line with the clients Cloud Strategy Set engineering direction for private cloud capabilities spanning virtualisation, containers, Kubernetes, Kafka/event streaming, and microservices enablement. Act as a senior technical authority, review designs, challenge assumptions, and ensure solutions are supportable, secure, and cost-effective. Define and promote engineering standards, reference architectures, patterns and guardrails (think: "paved roads", not "speed bumps"). Lead the end-to-end design and evolution of private cloud platform components (compute, storage, networking, orchestration, platform services). Drive consistent platform capabilities across environments (dev/test/prod), improving reliability, scalability, performance and operability. Influence platform roadmaps with Product Owners; translate business and technology needs into actionable engineering plans. Kubernetes & container platform Own key decisions around Kubernetes platform design: cluster architecture, multi-tenancy, ingress, service mesh (where applicable), policy, secrets, observability, upgrade strategies, and workload onboarding. Establish repeatable deployment patterns using GitOps/CI/CD, configuration management, and automation-first approaches. Kafka & event-driven platforms Provide technical leadership on Kafka platform usage and enablement (topic design patterns, partitioning strategy, resiliency, schema governance, security, monitoring and capacity planning). Partner with architects and service teams to adopt event-driven patterns safely and consistently. Coach teams on microservices design, domain boundaries, API/event contracts, resiliency patterns, and operational readiness. Improve developer experience through templates, golden paths, self-service capabilities, and clear documentation. Embed security-by-design and operational excellence: hardening, vulnerability management, identity and access controls, data protection, and auditability. Work as a bridge between Product, Architecture and Engineering-getting alignment without boiling the ocean. Communicate complex technical topics clearly to mixed audiences; write crisp design docs and influence decision forums. Key relationships: Reports to: Head of Private Cloud Works closely with: Product Owners, CTO Architects, Platform/Infrastructure Engineering, Application Engineering teams, Cyber Security, Operations/SRE, and relevant governance forums. To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements: Proven experience as an Architect/Engineer/Lead Engineer/Senior Staff Engineer (or equivalent) in large-scale, regulated, enterprise environments. Strong background in private cloud/platform engineering, including solid depth in at least two of: Virtualisation technologies (eg, VMware or equivalent), Containers & Kubernetes (cluster operations, upgrades, networking, multi-tenancy, policy), Kafka/event streaming platforms (architecture, operations, governance) Strong engineering fundamentals: distributed systems, networking concepts, performance tuning, fault tolerance and capacity planning. Automation mindset with experience in Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices (tooling can vary). Strong operational and risk awareness: security controls, change management, and production readiness practices. Desirable skills: Service mesh, API gateways, secrets management, policy-as-code. Observability platforms (metrics/logs/traces) and practical incident leadership. Experience building "platform as a product" capabilities (service catalogue, self-service, developer portals). Experience with multi-region/active-active design considerations and resilience testing. Leadership behaviours: We Value Difference: welcomes challenge, encourages diverse views, and makes space for quieter voices in technical discussions. We Succeed Together: builds strong partnerships across Product, Architecture and Engineering to deliver shared outcomes. We Take Responsibility: makes clear trade-offs, owns decisions, and reduces operational and security risk proactively. We Get It Done: drives pragmatic outcomes, removes blockers, and raises engineering quality while moving at pace. What success looks like: Faster, safer onboarding of workloads to the private cloud through repeatable patterns and self-service capabilities. Improved platform stability and performance with measurable reliability outcomes (SLOs, reduced incidents, faster recovery). Clear, adopted standards for Kubernetes, Kafka and microservices usage across CTO engineering teams. Stronger collaboration across Product/Architecture/Engineering with transparent roadmaps and well-governed technical decisions. If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Information Technology to lead, shape and evolve the IT function for a growing manufacturer and retailer with international operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll have the opportunity to build and mature the technology function, ensuring IT becomes a true commercial enabler as the business continues its ambitious growth journey. Head of Information Technology Location: Trafford Park, Manchester (3 days onsite) An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Information Technology to lead, shape and evolve the IT function for a growing manufacturer and retailer with international operations. Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer, you'll have the opportunity to build and mature the technology function, ensuring IT becomes a true commercial enabler as the business continues its ambitious growth journey. This is a broad leadership role that combines strategic direction with hands-on involvement where needed. You'll influence technology strategy, modernise infrastructure, strengthen cyber security, improve business systems and help introduce new technologies, including AI, while developing a high-performing IT team. If you're looking for a role where you can genuinely leave your mark and build an IT function that supports the next phase of business growth, this is an outstanding opportunity. What you'll do As Head of IT, you'll be responsible for defining and delivering the technology roadmap, ensuring systems, infrastructure and services support the wider business strategy. Working closely with senior leadership, you'll drive improvements across service delivery, security, data management and business systems while creating the foundations for a scalable, resilient IT function. You'll: Develop and deliver the IT strategy aligned to business objectives. Build and mature the IT function, establishing standards, governance and best practices. Lead, develop and mentor a multi-site IT team, creating resilience and reducing key-person dependency. Oversee IT operations, infrastructure, cloud services, networking and end-user technology. Own cyber security, risk management, compliance and data protection, supporting certifications including ISO 27001 and GDPR. Partner with the business to maximise value from ERP and other core business systems, improving data quality and reporting. Lead IT governance, prioritising technology initiatives and managing demand across the business. Manage key technology suppliers, contracts, SLAs, licensing and budgets to ensure excellent service and value. Identify opportunities to automate processes, improve efficiency and adopt emerging technologies, including AI. What you'll bring You'll be an experienced IT leader who enjoys balancing strategic planning with hands-on leadership. You'll have a proven track record of developing IT functions, leading technical teams and delivering technology that supports commercial growth. We're looking for someone with: Experience leading an IT function within a multi-site organisation. Strong technical knowledge across infrastructure, cloud technologies, networking and business systems. Experience developing IT strategy and driving technology transformation. A background in cyber security, risk management, GDPR and supporting security frameworks such as ISO 27001. Experience managing suppliers, MSPs, contracts, SLAs and IT budgets. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate effectively from technical teams through to senior leadership. A collaborative leadership style with the willingness to be hands-on when required. What's in it for you? This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of an evolving IT function and genuinely shape its future. You'll have the autonomy to influence technology decisions, build capability, modernise systems and help create an IT environment that enables long-term business success. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

The Role: CTO - Cloud Engineering - Private Cloud Senior Architect Location: Sheffield, UK Position Type: Contract Inside IR35 Remote work option Available: Hybrid - 2 days in a week Job Description: Key responsibilities Architectural design decisions in line with Client Cloud Strategy Set engineering direction for private cloud capabilities spanning virtualisation, containers, Kubernetes, Kafka/event streaming, and microservices enablement. Act as a senior technical authority, review designs, challenge assumptions, and ensure solutions are supportable, secure, and cost-effective. Define and promote engineering standards, reference architectures, patterns and guardrails (think: paved roads, not speed bumps ). Lead the end-to-end design and evolution of private cloud platform components (compute, storage, networking, orchestration, platform services). Drive consistent platform capabilities across environments (dev/test/prod), improving reliability, scalability, performance and operability. Influence platform roadmaps with Product Owners; translate business and technology needs into actionable engineering plans. Kubernetes & container platform Own key decisions around Kubernetes platform design: cluster architecture, multi-tenancy, ingress, service mesh (where applicable), policy, secrets, observability, upgrade strategies, and workload onboarding. Establish repeatable deployment patterns using GitOps/CI/CD, configuration management, and automation-first approaches. Kafka & event-driven platforms Provide technical leadership on Kafka platform usage and enablement (topic design patterns, partitioning strategy, resiliency, schema governance, security, monitoring and capacity planning). Partner with architects and service teams to adopt event-driven patterns safely and consistently. Coach teams on microservices design, domain boundaries, API/event contracts, resiliency patterns, and operational readiness. Improve developer experience through templates, golden paths, self-service capabilities, and clear documentation. Embed security-by-design and operational excellence: hardening, vulnerability management, identity and access controls, data protection, and auditability. Work as a bridge between Product, Architecture and Engineering-getting alignment without boiling the ocean. Communicate complex technical topics clearly to mixed audiences; write crisp design docs and influence decision forums. Key relationships: Reports to: Head of Private Cloud Works closely with: Product Owners, CTO Architects, Platform/Infrastructure Engineering, Application Engineering teams, Cyber Security, Operations/SRE, and relevant governance forums. To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements: Proven experience as an Architect/Engineer/Lead Engineer/Senior Staff Engineer (or equivalent) in large-scale, regulated, enterprise environments. Strong background in private cloud/platform engineering, including solid depth in at least two of: Virtualisation technologies (eg, VMware or equivalent), Containers & Kubernetes (cluster operations, upgrades, networking, multi-tenancy, policy), Kafka/event streaming platforms (architecture, operations, governance) Strong engineering fundamentals: distributed systems, networking concepts, performance tuning, fault tolerance and capacity planning. Automation mindset with experience in Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD practices (tooling can vary). Strong operational and risk awareness: security controls, change management, and production readiness practices. Desirable skills: Service mesh, API gateways, secrets management, policy-as-code. Observability platforms (metrics/logs/traces) and practical incident leadership. Experience building platform as a product capabilities (service catalogue, self-service, developer portals). Experience with multi-region/active-active design considerations and resilience testing.

Our client is seeking an experienced and immediately available Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to provide strategic and operational cyber security leadership during a critical phase of security and risk maturity. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned security leader who has operated within complex, highly regulated, research-led, public sector or mission-driven environments. It would be ideal if you had experience in the Higher Education space but sectors such as Charity, Research & Development, Scientific Research, Government, Not-for-Profit, Public Sector or Similar Organisations would be considered. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and enhancing the organisation's cyber security capability across operational security, governance, risk management, cyber assurance, security strategy and stakeholder engagement. The organisation currently operates within a managed SOC environment, and the incoming CISO will be expected to maximise the effectiveness of existing security operations while driving strategic improvements across the wider security function. Key Responsibilities Provide executive leadership for the information and cyber security function. Develop and execute a pragmatic cyber security strategy aligned to business and organisational objectives. Lead cyber governance, risk management and security assurance activities. Oversee operational security capabilities, including management of a third-party SOC and associated security providers. Establish and maintain effective security policies, standards and control frameworks. Deliver security reporting and risk updates to Executive Leadership Teams, Boards, Audit Committees and key stakeholders. Lead security incident preparedness, response oversight and resilience planning. Drive cyber maturity improvements across people, process and technology. Manage security risk assessments and remediation programmes. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, legal and governance requirements. Provide expert guidance on emerging threats, vulnerabilities and cyber risk exposure. Collaborate with technology, data protection, risk and business leaders to embed security across the organisation. Required Experience Previous experience operating as a CISO, Interim CISO, Head of Cyber Security, Director of Information Security or equivalent senior leadership role. Higher Education experience benifical Demonstrable experience leading enterprise-wide cyber security programmes. Strong background covering: Operational Security Security Governance Cyber Risk Management Cyber Assurance Security Strategy Third-Party Security Management Incident Response & Cyber Resilience Experience overseeing or working alongside managed SOC services. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Proven ability to influence executive leadership and board-level stakeholders. Experience operating within complex, federated, research-led or highly regulated environments. If this sounds of interest please share you profile for more information, If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Ready to Own More Than the Ticket Queue? You've built solid 3rd Line infrastructure experience. You know how to get to the bottom of complex technical problems, understand the importance of security and you're ready for more ownership. This could be that step. Join Bulk , one of Europe's leading active nutrition brands, and take ownership across the infrastructure and cyber security environment supporting our fast-moving digital business. You'll work across cloud, networks, endpoints and security, strengthen our email security, help lead our upcoming Cyber Essentials project and tackle the security challenges that come with our rapidly evolving use of AI. We're ahead of the curve when it comes to building with AI, so you'll get extensive exposure to new tools, integrations and systems - with the freedom to get involved in other technical projects as the business evolves. If you're a strong 3rd Line Engineer with cyber security credentials who's ready to broaden your remit and take genuine ownership, we'd love to hear from you. The Role at a Glance IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security Engineer Colchester, Essex Hybrid - 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home Occasional out-of-hours working and travel to London will be required. Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Full Time Permanent Focus: Infrastructure Cyber Security Cloud AI Enablement Your Background / Skills: 3rd Line Engineering, IT Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Azure, Google Workspace, Networking, CrowdStrike, Cisco, VMware vSphere, Windows Server, Jamf, Intune, Incident Response, Cyber Essentials, AI Tooling Who We Are Bulk is on an incredible journey, with a mission to evolve from a manufacturing-led retailer into a destination brand for active nutrition. We're shaking up the sports nutrition industry through innovative products, disruptive marketing and bold digital thinking that encourages people to see our brand differently. We want passionate risk-takers. People who challenge our thinking, live and breathe digital and aren't afraid to find a better way of doing things. And as our technology continues to evolve - particularly through AI - we need the infrastructure and security behind it to evolve just as quickly. The Opportunity As our IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security Engineer, you'll take ownership of Bulk's infrastructure and cyber security environment, supported by our IT Service Desk Team Lead and wider team. This is a broad, hands-on technical role with some clear priorities. You'll help upgrade our email security, manage the security aspects of AI integration and take a leading role in our Cyber Essentials project next year. You'll also oversee infrastructure, security tooling, incident response, budgeting and contracting, while becoming a Tier 3 escalation point for complex issues that need deeper technical expertise. And we're not expecting you to walk through the door knowing every technology on our list. We're looking for someone with strong infrastructure foundations and genuine cyber security capability who can demonstrate experience across roughly 80% of our technical environment, with the curiosity and ability to pick up the rest. What You'll Be Doing Infrastructure • Manage and maintain Bulk s on-premise and cloud infrastructure, including Azure, Google Workspace, networks, firewalls and VPNs. • Ensure systems are secure, reliable, resilient and up to date. • Lead infrastructure projects from planning through to deployment, including budgets and contracts. • Provide Tier 3 support for complex issues and maintain clear technical documentation and handovers. • Support wider technical projects as business requirements evolve. Cyber Security • Develop and improve Bulk s security environment, with particular focus on email security. • Monitor, investigate and respond to security threats, incidents and data breaches. • Manage and optimise security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/MDR/XDR, CASB, ZTNA and SASE. • Lead Cyber Essentials activity and support wider compliance, including ISO 27001. • Assess vendor security and work with stakeholders to implement secure technology solutions. AI Tooling & Security • Support the secure adoption and scaling of AI tools across Bulk. • Manage AI platforms including Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Codex-style tools, MCP servers, integrations and connectors. • Own user access, permissions and governance, applying least-privilege principles. • Support teams onboarding new AI technologies, balancing innovation and productivity with security and compliance. • Develop appropriate controls as agentic AI, MCP and connector-based technologies evolve. About You You're probably already operating at strong 3rd Line Engineer level and looking for the opportunity to take broader ownership across infrastructure and cyber security. You enjoy getting hands-on with technology, but you're also interested in the bigger picture - resilience, security, risk, projects and how technology can enable the business to move faster. You don't need to tick every technology box. Breadth, strong foundations and the ability to learn matter here. You'll likely bring: • Around 2-3 years' experience in a similar role, operating at 3rd Line Engineer level or equivalent. • At least one cyber security certification. • Hands-on experience across approximately 80% of the technologies and environments outlined within this advert. • Strong infrastructure experience spanning cloud and on-premise environments. • Good working knowledge of Azure, Google Workspace, networking, endpoint management and security. • Experience across technologies such as CrowdStrike, Cisco, VMware vSphere, Windows Server, Mac/Windows, Jamf, Intune, Automox and VPNs. • Strong security monitoring, incident response and threat-analysis knowledge, including IOC investigation and remediation. • Experience or knowledge of security frameworks and compliance, ideally including Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001. • The confidence and technical capability to handle complex Tier 3 escalations. • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to improving infrastructure and security. • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues, suppliers and senior leadership. • Willingness to undertake occasional out-of-hours work and travel to London. Even Better If You Bring • Hands-on experience administering AI coding or agent tools, including Claude Code, GitHub Copilot or Codex. • Experience configuring MCP servers, connectors, permissions and access controls. • Familiarity with emerging agentic AI infrastructure and its associated security considerations. • Experience working with Netskope. • Hands-on Netskope CASB/SSE experience covering areas such as SSL/TLS inspection, DLP, Zero Trust architecture, CASB policy design and SCIM-based provisioning. • ITIL or project management certification such as PRINCE2. • Additional cyber security certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CompTIA. Why Join Bulk ? This is a great opportunity if you're ready to move beyond traditional 3rd Line support and build broader experience across infrastructure, cyber security and AI. You'll have genuine ownership, support from the wider IT team and exposure to a broad technology landscape within a business that's actively embracing new ways of working. Because Bulk is already pushing ahead with AI, you'll also be solving security and infrastructure challenges that many businesses haven't encountered yet. You'll also enjoy: • Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance, including subsidised gym membership. • 60% discount on Bulk products. • Birthday day off. • PerkBox subscription. • Flexi Start. • Optional additional annual leave. • Teammate pension scheme. • Life Assurance. • Medicash. • Volunteering day. • Cycle to Work Scheme. • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. • Workplace nursery scheme. • Fully stocked Bulk Pantry. • Happy Hour drinks fridge on Thursdays and Fridays. • Summer working hours. • Hybrid working - 3 days in the Colchester office / 2 days from home. Your Experience / Background / Previous Roles May Include 3rd Line Engineer, Senior 3rd Line Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, IT Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructure & Security Engineer, IT Security Engineer, Systems & Security Engineer, Senior IT Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Cyber Security Engineer or Infrastructure Support Engineer. Apply Now If you've built strong 3rd Line foundations and you're ready for a role where you can take genuine ownership across infrastructure, cyber security and emerging AI technology, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your technical breadth, security mindset and curiosity about what's coming next - and help build the resilient, secure technology foundation behind Bulk's continued growth. Bulk is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, education, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristic. Application notice We take your privacy seriously . click apply for full job details

Senior IT Operations Manager Deep Sea Electronics is a global leader in the design and manufacture of generator controllers, automatic transfer switch controllers, battery chargers, and vehicle and off-highway control systems. With over 200 employees across four continents, we supply our products to customers in more than 150 countries, both directly from our UK head office and through a well-established international distributor network. This is a hands-on senior leadership role responsible for shaping and delivering the organisation's IT strategy, while maintaining overall accountability for the day-to-day management and operational performance of the IT function. The role holder will assume end-to-end responsibility for the company's IT function, providing strategic and operational leadership across all technology services, infrastructure, networks, systems, applications, cybersecurity, and end-user support. They will ensure that technology capabilities are secure, resilient, scalable, and aligned with the organisation's business objectives. The successful candidate will lead both the IT team, establish and embed robust IT governance and change management processes, and take ownership of the organisation's cybersecurity programme, including leading the journey towards ISO 27001 accreditation. They will be accountable for service delivery, infrastructure performance, information security, technology risk management, and the development and execution of the long-term IT roadmap. Operating within a manufacturing environment, the role requires close collaboration with the organisation's parent company to ensure effective alignment, integration, and standardisation of IT services and strategic initiatives where appropriate. As a key member of the leadership team, the postholder will act as a trusted advisor and stakeholder to directors and senior business leaders, translating business requirements into technology solutions and ensuring IT investments deliver measurable business value. The Senior IT Operations Manager is a senior operational leadership position requiring an individual who can successfully balance strategic thinking with hands-on technical oversight. The right candidate will be equally comfortable resolving complex infrastructure challenges, leading and developing technical teams, and presenting technology strategy, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership. The Senior IT Operations Manager will be responsible for: IT Leadership and Direction Define and deliver the IT strategy aligned with overall business objectives and group direction across all technology services Act as the senior IT advisor to the leadership team, contributing to business planning and decision-making Develop a scalable and secure IT architecture to support future growth and international operations Drive continuous improvement across the organisation IT Infrastructure & Operations Responsible for the day-to-day performance, availability, and reliability of all IT infrastructure including networks, servers, end-user computing, cloud, VoIP, and connectivity services Ensure IT support services are delivered to agreed SLAs across all sites Oversee system maintenance, patching, upgrades, and capacity planning Supporting a complex engineering environment Own disaster recovery and business continuity planning, documentation, and regular testing Parent Company Integration & Change Management Act as the primary senior business stakeholder for IT integration and alignment activities with our parent company. Taking part in international IT team meetings and activities Design, implement, and embed a structured IT change management process from the ground up, ensuring it is adopted and followed consistently across the business Align the change management framework with parent company requirements where applicable, whilst protecting local operational continuity Cyber Security & ISO 27001 Lead the organisation's ISO 27001 accreditation programme from scoping through to certification Maintain and improve the day-to-day cyber security posture of the business Ensure alignment with international and parent company cybersecurity standards. Ensure disaster recovery, data protection, and business continuity plans are fit for purpose and regularly tested Manage compliance with relevant legal and regulatory requirements relating to IT systems and data Team Leadership & Development Lead, manage, and develop the IT team covering both support and network/infrastructure functions Set clear objectives, performance standards, and personal development plans for all team members Support the development of apprentices and longer-serving employees, building capability and reducing key-person dependency. Foster a proactive, service-oriented culture within the IT function Budget & Vendor Management Own and manage the IT budget, ensuring accurate forecasting and cost control Manage supplier and third-party relationships, holding vendors accountable for service quality and value Oversee procurement of IT systems, hardware, software, and services Why you should be our new Senior IT Operations Manager: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays Company-wide performance-based annual bonus scheme Bupa Healthcare package + Life Assurance Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay 5% Pension contributions Flexible holiday scheme

Head Resourcing is working exclusively with a fast growing healthcare diagnostics and technology business who are looking for an experienced Technology Director to lead and deliver the technology strategy This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technology leader with experience in regulated, healthcare, laboratory services, health tech or medical environments to shape the future technology landscape of a scaling business. Reporting to the executive leadership team, you'll be responsible for driving digital transformation, platform development, systems integration, data governance, cybersecurity, and operational excellence across the organisation. Key Responsibilities Develop and execute the company's technology strategy and roadmap. Lead the evolution of technology platforms, systems architecture and infrastructure to support growth and scalability. Oversee API integrations with laboratory partners, suppliers and third-party providers. Drive the development of client-facing integrations and digital platforms. Establish robust data quality, monitoring, reporting and incident management capabilities. Lead technology initiatives supporting warehouse, logistics and fulfilment operations. Strengthen cybersecurity, governance, compliance and risk management frameworks. Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve operational efficiency. Manage relationships with technology partners, suppliers and key stakeholders. Provide strategic technology leadership while remaining close to operational delivery. About You You'll be an accomplished technology leader with a proven track record of delivering technology strategies within growing organisations. Essential Experience Senior technology leadership experience Experience delivering technology strategy within a scaling business. Strong knowledge of API architecture, systems integration and platform development. Experience leading digital transformation and business-critical technology programmes. Strong understanding of cloud technologies, modern software architectures and cybersecurity. Experience implementing governance, compliance and risk management frameworks. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Highly Desirable Experience within healthcare, diagnostics, laboratory services, life sciences, medical devices, health technology or other regulated environments . Knowledge of healthcare data flows, laboratory integrations or clinical systems. Experience working with logistics, fulfilment, warehouse management or ERP platforms. Experience building and developing high-performing technology teams This is a unique opportunity in the market, so please reach out for more information

Our client is seeking an experienced and immediately available Interim Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) to provide strategic and operational cyber security leadership during a critical phase of security and risk maturity. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned security leader who has operated within complex, highly regulated, research-led, public sector or mission-driven environments. Experience across sectors such as Higher Education, Charity, Research & Development, Scientific Research, Government, Not-for-Profit, Public Sector or Similar Organisations would be highly advantageous. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and enhancing the organisation's cyber security capability across operational security, governance, risk management, cyber assurance, security strategy and stakeholder engagement. The organisation currently operates within a managed SOC environment, and the incoming CISO will be expected to maximise the effectiveness of existing security operations while driving strategic improvements across the wider security function. Key Responsibilities Provide executive leadership for the information and cyber security function. Develop and execute a pragmatic cyber security strategy aligned to business and organisational objectives. Lead cyber governance, risk management and security assurance activities. Oversee operational security capabilities, including management of a third-party SOC and associated security providers. Establish and maintain effective security policies, standards and control frameworks. Deliver security reporting and risk updates to Executive Leadership Teams, Boards, Audit Committees and key stakeholders. Lead security incident preparedness, response oversight and resilience planning. Drive cyber maturity improvements across people, process and technology. Manage security risk assessments and remediation programmes. Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory, legal and governance requirements. Provide expert guidance on emerging threats, vulnerabilities and cyber risk exposure. Collaborate with technology, data protection, risk and business leaders to embed security across the organisation. Required Experience Previous experience operating as a CISO, Interim CISO, Head of Cyber Security, Director of Information Security or equivalent senior leadership role. Demonstrable experience leading enterprise-wide cyber security programmes. Strong background covering: Operational Security Security Governance Cyber Risk Management Cyber Assurance Security Strategy Third-Party Security Management Incident Response & Cyber Resilience Experience overseeing or working alongside managed SOC services. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Proven ability to influence executive leadership and board-level stakeholders. Experience operating within complex, federated, research-led or highly regulated environments. If this sounds of interest please share you profile for more information, If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

# Business AnalystBirmingham, Bristol, London, Manchester, Newcastle Bank HouseApply for this job Permanent Experienced Professionals Business Analysis ID 529964-en\_GB Who You'll Be Working With You will join the Data Trust Capability in Capgemini's Insights and Data (I&D) business unit. Insights and Data is a global business unit covering Enterprise Data Management, Cloud Platforms, Enterprise Content Management and AI & Analytics.Our team is one of the largest and most successful Data Management teams in the UK delivering innovative Data Management and Governance thought leadership to our clients.The Enterprise Data Management provides services on Information Strategy, Data Governance, Master Data Management, Data Architecture, Data Migration and Lifecycle Management.We help our clients build an enterprise-class data platform that allows them to move ahead in their journey of data and insights. Primarily working with leading software vendors like SAP, Informatica, IBM, Oracle et al, the team are first and foremost Consultants, putting client requirements and industry best practices at the heart of delivery. PLEASE NOTE: Security Clearence: To be successfully appointed to this role, must be eligible to obtain Security Check (SC)clearance. To obtain SC clearance, the successful applicant must have resided continuously within the United Kingdom for the last 5 years, along with other criteria and requirements.Throughout the recruitment process, you will be asked questions about your security clearance eligibility such as, but not limited to, country of residence and nationality. Some posts are restricted to sole UK Nationals for security reasons; therefore, you may be asked about your citizenship in the application process. The Focus Of Your Role We are seeking delivery-focused individual with strong client-facing experience to drive business analysis for our client businesses. You will often act as a conduit into our client and take the lead in driving data issue resolution, enlisting the support of the relevant Business Owners, Data Stewards and other technical forum members, as required, by providing Data Management expertise and guidance.The Business Analyst will be responsible for shaping business processes and requirements, assisting solution design, and contribute to delivery of enterprise scale data management, compliance, risk, and security solutions. This role ensures our clients maximise the value of their data estate while maintaining compliance with regulatory and internal requirements.Key responsibilities include: Work closely with Business and Technology teams across clients to define, analyse and implement changes. Lead business analysis activities including process definition, requirement elicitation documentation and validation. Shape and articulate clear business, functional, and non-functional requirements. Assist client leads in understanding the scope of their data initiatives. Produce high-quality documentation, results and findings. Raise key issues and risks in a timely manner to the Project Manager/Delivery Lead Liaise with different levels of the hierarchy, especially with Development Leads, Quantitative Analytics teams and Risk Managers Assess feasibility, risks, and data readiness for AI/ML/GenAI opportunities Work with data owners, stewards and architects to identify required data sources , understand data lineage and constraints Ensure requirements include data quality, metadata and governance needs (e.g. definitions, business rules, reference data, retention) Contribute to and consume business glossaries, ontologies and data catalogues to ensure consistent terminology and understanding Help ensure AI use cases comply with data privacy, security and regulatory requirements (e.g. GDPR, sector specific rules), Translate business needs into requirements for AI/analytics solutions (e.g. decision support, predictions, recommendations, GenAI copilots). Work with data scientists / engineers / AI teams to define test scenarios and acceptance criteria that reflect business reality (e.g. edge cases, thresholds for "good enough" accuracy). Follow best practices, as defined by the team standards; ensuring that documentation is complete, comprehensive and signed off Assist with the prioritisation and planning of key deliverables Work in an agile manner whilst still understanding the needs of planning and forecasting the overall delivery Demonstrate strong stakeholder Management, leadership, decision-making and Problem-Solving skills.You may also offer insights to the wider community through blogs, articles and social media.At Capgemini, we believe in bringing your whole self to work. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are woven into our everyday culture, creating a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone. What You'll Bring As a Business Analyst, you will have 7-10+ years in business analyst roles across data, security, compliance, or cloud platforms, with proven experience delivering enterprise scale solutions. You'll have a strong background in data management and data security/governance programmes. Experience & Core Capabilities: Ability to delve deep into a topic/requirement, analyse the impact and provide solutions Ability to assimilate information quickly and provide recommendation to support informed decision-making Ability to use own initiative to resolve issues/ investigate and find solutions Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills Experience in working with cross-region teams and projects Ability to guide medium sized teams. Experience in delivering projects using an Agile methodology Strong understanding of data concepts: data quality, master/reference data, metadata, lineage, governance. Ability to interpret outputs from analytics, dashboards and models, and challenge them from a business perspective. "Must-have" BA skills: Requirements elicitation for functional and non-functional requirements Business Process analysis, modelling and mapping Strong stakeholder management Experience with Waterfall, Agile, Scrum methodologies Communication & consulting skills Experience in data-driven project Cross-industry functional knowledge Full delivery lifecycle experience: elicitation, design, build, testing, business change, operational support Familiarity with AI and machine learning concepts (e.g. supervised vs unsupervised learning, prediction vs classification, model drift, basic evaluation metrics). Comfortable working with requirements / modelling tools (BPMN, UML, user story tools, backlog management) Experience eliciting and documenting data privacy, security and regulatory requirements Understanding of access controls, data minimisation, and appropriate use of data in AI systems Strong stakeholder management - able to bridge business, data, architecture and engineering worlds Comfortable challenging assumptions about AI ("shiny object syndrome") and focusing on value, feasibility and risk "Good-to-have" skills: BA/SCRUM/PM qualifications Master Data Management, data governance, data modelling exposure Tools: JIRA, Confluence, etc. Experience working on projects that use AI, ML or advanced analytics - ideally from discovery through to adoption. Experience collaborating around BI/analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) Exposure to AI platforms (e.g. Azure OpenAI / other LLM services, data science environments, MLOps platforms) - as a partner/user rather than a builder Additional Info Hybrid working: The places that you work from day to day will vary according to your role, your needs, and those of the business; it will be a blend of Company offices, client sites, and your home; noting that you will be unable to work at home 100% of the time.If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service) What we'll offer you You will be encouraged to have a positive work-life balance. Our hybrid-first way of working means we embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day-to-day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.You will be empowered to explore, innovate, and progress. You will benefit from Capgemini's 'learning for life' mindset, meaning you will have countless training and development opportunities from thinktanks to hackathons, and access to 250,000 courses with numerous external certifications from AWS, Microsoft, Harvard Manage Mentor, Cybersecurity qualifications and much more. Why we're different At Capgemini, we help organisations across the world become more agile, more competitive, and more successful. Smart, tailored, often ground-breaking technical solutions to complex problems are the norm. But so, too, is a culture that's as collaborative as it is forward thinking. Working closely with each other, and with our clients, we get under the skin of businesses and to the heart of their goals. You will too. Capgemini is proud to represent nearly 130 nationalities and its cultural diversity. Our holistic definition of diversity extends beyond gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, ethnicity, race, age, and religion. Capgemini views diversity as everything that makes us who we are as an organization, including our social background, our experiences in life and work, our communication styles and even our personality. These dimensions contribute to the type of diversity we value the most: diversity of thought.

Position ICT Service Delivery Manager (IT) Location Council Offices, Southfield Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 2TX, United Kingdom Working Pattern: Hybrid 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely. Start Date ASAP Contract Duration 78 weeks (Temporary Contract) Working Hours 37 hours per week Pay Rate PAYE: £22.41 per hour Job Reference OR(phone number removed) Job Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day delivery of ICT services, ensuring systems remain reliable, secure and customer focused. Monitor service performance against agreed service levels (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs). Oversee ICT operational teams and work closely with managers across infrastructure, development, security and service support. Lead the delivery of ICT projects and service improvements, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. Support the delivery of digital transformation and organisational change initiatives. Deputise for the Head of ICT & Data Security on operational matters when required. Ensure ICT services comply with governance policies, procedures and best practice. Support risk management, business continuity, disaster recovery, information governance and cyber security activities. Build effective relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers and external partners. Monitor supplier performance and contract delivery to ensure value for money. Support ICT budget management, procurement activities and business case development. Identify opportunities to improve ICT services, processes and the overall customer experience. Person Specification Must-Have Requirements Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) in ICT, Information Systems or a related discipline. ITIL Foundation (Version 3 or 4) or higher qualification. Project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or Agile. Evidence of continuing professional development (CPD). Significant experience managing ICT service delivery or ICT operations within a complex organisation. Experience delivering ICT projects and service improvements. Experience managing ICT suppliers and external service providers. Strong knowledge of ITIL service management principles. Good understanding of ICT infrastructure, applications and operational environments. Knowledge of risk management, business continuity, disaster recovery and cyber security. Experience monitoring service performance and driving continuous improvement. Financial awareness, including budget monitoring and cost control. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Proven leadership, organisational and stakeholder management skills. Ability to prioritise workloads and perform effectively under pressure. Eligibility to work in the UK. Nice-to-Have Requirements Experience working within Local Government or the wider public sector. Experience supporting organisational change or digital transformation programmes. Knowledge of Local Government ICT and digital strategies. Understanding of procurement and contract management processes. Political awareness and understanding of Local Government decision-making.

Information Security Manager Permanent - 60k - 65k + benefits Location: Hybrid - Tidworth Your new company: I am looking for an Information Security Manager to join a great defence organisation based in Wiltshire. You'll be joining an organisation in a period of growth and expansion, whilst being able to take ownership of the Information Security processes and procedures moving forward. This is a newly created role. The role responsibilities: Lead organisation wide IT security awareness Own and drive the IT security strategy and roadmap, collaborating closely with the Group to align approaches. Ensure framework alignment with ISO27001, Secure by Design, CE+ Build and maintain strong relationships with business stakeholders and Group cyber teams to enable effective project delivery, business change, and compliance. Support the Head of IT by driving senior leadership team awareness and understanding of the cyber security agenda. Own the full lifecycle of IT security initiatives from inception and design through delivery and transition into business as usual, tracking and demonstrating progress at every stage. You will need: Strong demonstrable experience of IT and cyber governance, compliance, risk, and security within IT environments. Strong, in-depth understanding of information and cyber security. Proven experience defining and delivering Information Security best practice. Experience leading Information Security initiatives, including awareness programmes, training and phishing simulations. Understanding of data governance, cyber security and data protection principles. Experience working with security audits and assurance activities. Good project management experience in developing and implementing IT projects Ability to prioritise according to business strategy. Relevant certifications are desirable, but not essential if there's substantial experience What you'll get in return: Salary of between 60k- 65k 25 days annual leave + bank holidays - additional gained with service Hybrid working 3 days per week Up to 6% matched employer pension contribution And more! 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)

We are working with a client who is a global leader in consulting, technology services, and digital transformation, committed to delivering positive change through technology and human collaboration. They have a Cybersecurity Sciences & Analytics (CSA) team that is currently a $50m and 150 headcount function, bringing together expertise across cybersecurity, data science, AI, software and cloud engineering, governance, and programme management. This Technical Solution Architect role is a hands-on architecture and solution design specialist within the CSA Strategy and Governance team. They shape and assure end-to-end technical designs that enable CSA's cyber analytics and engineering outcomes. They define and maintain key architecture artefacts (HLDs/LLDs, reference architectures, patterns, and ADRs). They also drive technology evaluation and standardisation across an open-source, petabyte-scale data platform. They own solution designs for custom cybersecurity applications, from requirements through to production support. Partnering with engineering, platform, and central architecture/governance teams, they run design and governance forums and influence without authority. They'll bring genuine cybersecurity expertise-threat modelling, security controls, identity and access, encryption, logging, and secure SDLC-so CSA's platforms and products can be trusted in production and stand up to regulatory scrutiny. They balance target architecture with delivery realities, collaborate across geographies, and contribute hands-on when needed, including coding. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, an eagerness to learn, a keen interest in Cybersecurity, the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, and an aptitude for picking up new tools and techniques on the job, building on existing skillsets as a foundation. In this role you will be defining and maintaining architecture artefacts, including HLDs/LLDs, reference architectures, patterns, ADRs (Architecture Decision Records), and reusable templates. Contributing to the design and evolution of a petabyte-scale data platform built on open-source technologies. Evaluate technologies and drive standardisation: assess OSS components and vendors, run PoCs, document trade-offs, and promote reusable patterns to reduce fragmentation. Own the end-to-end solution design for custom-built applications that support our client's cybersecurity ambitions. Provide architecture and design input to software engineering and platform teams to support implementation and delivery. Partner with central architecture and governance teams to ensure solutions align with the client's controls, policies, standards, and guardrails. Help ensure solutions remain compliant, operationally supportable, and within agreed cost boundaries. In order to apply for this role, you must have demonstrable experience designing, deploying, and operating big data platforms at scale. You will have hands-on experience with OSS data ecosystems (e.g., Spark, Trino, Airflow, Apache Superset, and similar technologies). You will have knowledge of cloud platforms and traditional on-premise hosting; hands-on experience with Azure, AWS and/or GCP is beneficial. You will also have proven security architecture expertise, including: Threat modelling and secure-by-design practices. IAM (RBAC/ABAC), privileged access concepts, and service-to-service authentication. Encryption in transit/at rest, key management, secrets management. Secure logging/telemetry, auditability, and evidence-driven control assurance. Secure SDLC, vulnerability management, and dependency/supply-chain risk controls. Proven experience delivering end-to-end solution designs, from requirements through to production operations and support. Please be clear that only candidates that meet the above criteria with the right to work and that are resident in the UK will be considered. No sponsorship is available. This role will involve hybrid working here in the UK at a site based in Sheffield in South Yorkshire - expected on site 3 days per week and 2 from home. More flexibility may be offered once in situ in the contract. 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)