Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park
Balloch, West Dunbartonshire
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
Dec 07, 2023
Full time
ICT Infrastructure Engineer (M365)
Salary : £33,622 - £40,473 per annum
Contract: Permanent - Full Time, we are happy to talk part-time and flexible working
Location: Balloch – with hybrid working model in place
Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world?
Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place to live or visit and an incredible place to work.
The role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced ICT Infrastructure Engineer to join our small, dedicated team providing ICT support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is a rare opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly exciting time for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption and being planning on our new Digital Strategy.
An experienced professional, with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, you will have a proven track record in supporting, developing, and securing M365, Azure and Cloud based platforms, from user and app management to compliance and governance aspects as well as on site infrastructure (such as networking equipment, Microsoft Server, and VMware virtual environments)
As someone who has a background in both Microsoft 365 and Azure and on-premise technologies, you will understand how to organise and prioritise a varied workload to meet deadlines all while being confident, credible, proactive, and creative when driving quality improvement and good practice.
Responsibilities:
Provide administration and support of secure and efficient IT, telephony, data, and intranet systems, which support the business needs of the organisation, including M365, server 2016-19, networking, ICT Helpdesk (end-user support), cyber security, ongoing maintenance, system development and business continuity.
Lead the planning, implementation, administration, and development of the organisations M365 tenancy and applications.
Support the development & implementation of new technologies by advising on design concepts & changes, implementation strategies & deployment timelines.
Contribute with modern thinking regarding Infrastructure technologies to assist in the digitalization of the business.
Undertake defined support activities including performing Scheduled Maintenance (controlled upgrades and fixes), testing, problem diagnosis and Root-cause Analysis, resolving subsequent issues within agreed parameters.
Provide advice and information on matters relating to Information Services systems and software, and ICT\GIS team service delivery, and support the effective monitoring of all such systems and services.
Contribute to developing and supporting awareness initiatives, including training and the production of user guides, to promote more effective, efficient, and sustainable use of the organisation’s Information Services resources.
Assist with the provision of effective Information Services administration by maintaining key documents and records such as Asset Registers, Network Diagrams, Technical procedures, and configuration documents.
Document technical procedures and routines and assist in the production and publication of all Information Services service standards and make recommendations for policy or action.
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.
Who we are looking for:
Your skills, abilities and experience should include:
Demonstrable relevant experience of working in a similar role
Experience of developing and supporting M365, including Azure AD, Teams, Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Intune, Autopilot and O365 Apps
Experience of developing and supporting M365 Power Platform services, such as Power BI and Power Automate.
Demonstrable technical ability
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
The ability to adapt and to learn new skills and technologies
A recognised computing or other relevant qualification at Degree level or equivalent, or equivalent relevant experience
Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have:
Experience of Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a service
Strong knowledge of security solutions including firewalls, antivirus, intrusion detection, network monitoring and MDM systems
Strong knowledge and understanding of M365
Strong knowledge and understanding of Active Directory and Group policy
Relevant Microsoft Qualifications
Who we are and our values:
We offer flexible and remote working, with a generous pension scheme and annual leave allowance. Staff have access to wellbeing services and there is a strong focus on wellbeing throughout the organisation.
Being part of Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority means being passionate about what you do, working hard to inspire and lead the way for others. We care about each other and are accessible and friendly treating each other with respect and understanding, we think about our planet with each decision we make. Together, we are the difference.
Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park Authority are proud to celebrate difference. Diversity of experience is vital in our success we want our business to be representative to the communities we work alongside. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively encourage applicants from a wide range of individuals, irrespective of age, disability, gender reassignment, gender identity and expression, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Closing date: 3 January 2024.
Interview dates are set for: w/c 15 January 2024.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
Jun 05, 2023
Full time
ABOUT THE ROLE
Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security?
Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government?
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community?
If so, we want you to join our team!
We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals.
Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers
You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
ABOUT YOU
The successful candidate will have
Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to
Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity
Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority.
OUR BENEFITS
Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants
Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements
Part-time and job share opportunities - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated
A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave
25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service)
An extensive range of learning and development opportunities
Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues
Discounted health and fitness membership
Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union
HOW TO APPLY
All applications must be made on online - please visit https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke
For an informal discussion about this role please contact
Name Matt Canterford
Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer
Phone Number 07706 349657
Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk
Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023
Interviews will be held the week commencing: 3 July 2023
Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date
Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board
Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities
Full Stack Software Developer – East Midlands Pay Rate to Umbrella: Up to £550 per day Security Clearance: DBS CV Deadline: Monday 25th at 13:00 Interview Process: 1 stage teams Headcount: 1 Digital/Non Digital: Digital Contracting Authority: NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit Contract Length: 6 months Location: remote IR35: Inside Minimum Requirement: Arden & GEM CSU is searching for a talented individual to support our Systems and Reporting Team. The applicant will have at least 3 years experience developing .NET based web systems and should be familiar with working in the Azure Cloud. Significant experience in the following; .NET Web Development Automated deployment (CI/CD) Microsoft SQL Server Azure Cloud based Technologies Build web based customer facing systems Debugging complex problems Design and implement a web based system from the ground up 1. Excellent programming skills in .Net using C#, MVC, Entity Framework, Web API. Visual Studio IDE. Web Hosting / IIS. OAuth 2.0 /OpenID Connect. 2. .NET Core Web Development - C# 3. Bootstrap Responsive Web Design, HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript, Angular Framework 4. Microsoft Azure Cloud 5. Azure Dev Ops (CI/CD) 6. OAuth 2.0 / OIDC 7. Understanding of OOP design and modelling techniques. 8. Microsoft SQL Server 9. XUnit Testing Framewaork 10. AGILE working practices 11. Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide detailed and technical advice to both specialists and non-technical staff and customers. 12. Excellent written, presentation and verbal skills. Degree in Computing Science or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through working at a similar level in specialist area Designs, runs and improves software that meets user needs. Responsible for writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach; create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse. Lead development on one or a small number of related project teams. Be proficient in a wide range of technical systems; be involved in identifying appropriate technology and approaches, deciding when software should be written; contribute to the developer community; provide technical leadership; promote knowledge sharing and adoption of good practice. Typical Skills: Manage the service components to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets. Identify process optimisation opportunities. Designing solutions and services with security controls embedded, specifically engineered as mitigation against security threats. Demonstrate strong understanding and application of the most appropriate modern standards. Advise on the right way to apply standards and methods, ensuring compliance. Maintain technical responsibility for all the stages and iterations of a software development project. Know a variety of methods of prototyping and can choose the most appropriate ones. Review the systems designs of others to ensure selection of appropriate technology. Coordinate build activities across systems and understand how to undertake and support integration-testing activities. Know how to prioritise and define approaches to understand the user story, guiding others in doing so. You can offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to be used.
Apr 22, 2022
Contractor
Full Stack Software Developer – East Midlands Pay Rate to Umbrella: Up to £550 per day Security Clearance: DBS CV Deadline: Monday 25th at 13:00 Interview Process: 1 stage teams Headcount: 1 Digital/Non Digital: Digital Contracting Authority: NHS Arden and Greater East Midlands Commissioning Support Unit Contract Length: 6 months Location: remote IR35: Inside Minimum Requirement: Arden & GEM CSU is searching for a talented individual to support our Systems and Reporting Team. The applicant will have at least 3 years experience developing .NET based web systems and should be familiar with working in the Azure Cloud. Significant experience in the following; .NET Web Development Automated deployment (CI/CD) Microsoft SQL Server Azure Cloud based Technologies Build web based customer facing systems Debugging complex problems Design and implement a web based system from the ground up 1. Excellent programming skills in .Net using C#, MVC, Entity Framework, Web API. Visual Studio IDE. Web Hosting / IIS. OAuth 2.0 /OpenID Connect. 2. .NET Core Web Development - C# 3. Bootstrap Responsive Web Design, HTML 5, CSS, JavaScript, Angular Framework 4. Microsoft Azure Cloud 5. Azure Dev Ops (CI/CD) 6. OAuth 2.0 / OIDC 7. Understanding of OOP design and modelling techniques. 8. Microsoft SQL Server 9. XUnit Testing Framewaork 10. AGILE working practices 11. Good communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to provide detailed and technical advice to both specialists and non-technical staff and customers. 12. Excellent written, presentation and verbal skills. Degree in Computing Science or equivalent knowledge and experience gained through working at a similar level in specialist area Designs, runs and improves software that meets user needs. Responsible for writing clean, secure code following a test-driven approach; create code that is open by default and easy for others to reuse. Lead development on one or a small number of related project teams. Be proficient in a wide range of technical systems; be involved in identifying appropriate technology and approaches, deciding when software should be written; contribute to the developer community; provide technical leadership; promote knowledge sharing and adoption of good practice. Typical Skills: Manage the service components to ensure they meet business needs and performance targets. Identify process optimisation opportunities. Designing solutions and services with security controls embedded, specifically engineered as mitigation against security threats. Demonstrate strong understanding and application of the most appropriate modern standards. Advise on the right way to apply standards and methods, ensuring compliance. Maintain technical responsibility for all the stages and iterations of a software development project. Know a variety of methods of prototyping and can choose the most appropriate ones. Review the systems designs of others to ensure selection of appropriate technology. Coordinate build activities across systems and understand how to undertake and support integration-testing activities. Know how to prioritise and define approaches to understand the user story, guiding others in doing so. You can offer recommendations on the best tools and methods to be used.
Focus Group Recruitment
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
2nd Line Support Engineer The Company : Focus Group Recruitment have the pleasure with working alongside market leading IT Managed Service Provider. My client are the UK leaders within the MSP sector. The Role Due to planned growth and business requirements, we are now seeking a strong 2nd line Support Engineer to join the dynamic service desk teams. The business has grown from strength to strength in the 20 plus years it has been running and has experienced strong growth and stability. Must have a strong MSP background to be considered for this position Duties required for this role include: Able to communicate verbally and in writing to both technical and non-technical audiences Creative, analytical problem solver with the ability to apply original and innovative thinking Methodical approach suitable to resolution of client requirements Able to manage changing workload and priorities Able to work both within a team and using own initiative Configure, troubleshoot issues using all MS windows server platforms PC/Server Hardware - diagnose and upgrade, both hardware and firmware on PC's AD - configure new users, new OU's, configure sites and services, resolve issues DNS - running through the Active Directory-based DNS structure to ensure domain entries exist for Domain Controllers, Services and devices. Troubleshooting name resolution issues on endpoints using standard tools IP networks, TCP/IP, DHCP etc, routers, switches, broadband, firewalls Understanding of Backup technologies, understanding of Cloud Repositories are advantageous Ability to troubleshoot failed backups and copy jobs Group Policies - Understanding and Basic troubleshoot issues. The Candidate : The ideal candidate will have 2 / 3 Commercial years of experience as an 2nd Line IT Support Engineer with strong MS Technology background. This is a great opportunity for a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team. You will have solid knowledge of the following: 2 - 3 years' experience as a ServiceDesk engineer supporting SME's Experience of working in a customer facing role Familiar with working to SLA's to meet both customer and contract requirements Working as part of a wider service delivery function Experience with Microsoft Dynamic operating systems and online services including installation and maintenance Exchange Technologies Active Directory Firewalls, Router & VPN technologies Microsoft Office and 365 services The Location : The role is based in the HQ in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire and commutable from surrounding areas. Salary : £30,000 - £35,000 + great benefits including, contributed pension scheme, 25 days + 8 days bank holidays
May 01, 2024
Full time
2nd Line Support Engineer The Company : Focus Group Recruitment have the pleasure with working alongside market leading IT Managed Service Provider. My client are the UK leaders within the MSP sector. The Role Due to planned growth and business requirements, we are now seeking a strong 2nd line Support Engineer to join the dynamic service desk teams. The business has grown from strength to strength in the 20 plus years it has been running and has experienced strong growth and stability. Must have a strong MSP background to be considered for this position Duties required for this role include: Able to communicate verbally and in writing to both technical and non-technical audiences Creative, analytical problem solver with the ability to apply original and innovative thinking Methodical approach suitable to resolution of client requirements Able to manage changing workload and priorities Able to work both within a team and using own initiative Configure, troubleshoot issues using all MS windows server platforms PC/Server Hardware - diagnose and upgrade, both hardware and firmware on PC's AD - configure new users, new OU's, configure sites and services, resolve issues DNS - running through the Active Directory-based DNS structure to ensure domain entries exist for Domain Controllers, Services and devices. Troubleshooting name resolution issues on endpoints using standard tools IP networks, TCP/IP, DHCP etc, routers, switches, broadband, firewalls Understanding of Backup technologies, understanding of Cloud Repositories are advantageous Ability to troubleshoot failed backups and copy jobs Group Policies - Understanding and Basic troubleshoot issues. The Candidate : The ideal candidate will have 2 / 3 Commercial years of experience as an 2nd Line IT Support Engineer with strong MS Technology background. This is a great opportunity for a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to join a dynamic and forward-thinking team. You will have solid knowledge of the following: 2 - 3 years' experience as a ServiceDesk engineer supporting SME's Experience of working in a customer facing role Familiar with working to SLA's to meet both customer and contract requirements Working as part of a wider service delivery function Experience with Microsoft Dynamic operating systems and online services including installation and maintenance Exchange Technologies Active Directory Firewalls, Router & VPN technologies Microsoft Office and 365 services The Location : The role is based in the HQ in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire and commutable from surrounding areas. Salary : £30,000 - £35,000 + great benefits including, contributed pension scheme, 25 days + 8 days bank holidays
Location: Stratford (East London) Salary: Up to 42k General Overview: This role is working within the Energy Intelligence Team under the direction of the Head of Energy Intelligence; who will support and develop the right candidate to become a leading industry specialist in this area.In this role you will be a central player in the day to day energy analysis activities of the business supporting operations and engineering offering a varied and dynamic role. This role forms part of a team whose purpose is to: Design and build energy optimisation models which integrate with the operational planning and financial process. Comparing energy purchase, use and consumption to deliver maximum efficiency and best value using Microsoft Excel and bespoke software (e.g. Energy Pro) Ongoing analysis and modelling of the energy schemes trends and performance, diagnosing and recommendations for rectification to ensure that energy is delivered consistently and efficiently to meet contractual requirements Report on energy efficiency and financial performance of energy sales across a range of sites. Identify adverse trends and identify opportunities for improvements Maintain and develop data collection and processing methods to allow effective internal and external reportingThe individual duties and tasks may be biased towards differing team objectives.The list of duties described below are not exhaustive and other duties may be required from time to time. Similarly, as the role is part of a team then not all the duties may be required to be carried out at any one time.The information and support provided by the Energy Intelligence Team feeds and drives all other areas of our business and as such, accurate, reliable and timely data and information is criticalQualifications or Required Experience: Motivated and professional energy analyst who wishes to commit to a role which will provide both opportunity and challenge Qualified to a minimum 2:1 degree level in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or equivalent Engineering Discipline An understanding of the principals of district energy and CHP Heating and cooling system design including a range of generation system (CHP, Biomass, Boilers etc ) would be an advantage Must be both positive and proactive when approaching all tasks Demonstrable competence in the use of Microsoft Excel is essential Knowledge of Controls, VSDs and Metering Systems would be an advantage Member of a professional Institute and working towards chartership would be an advantage
May 01, 2024
Full time
Location: Stratford (East London) Salary: Up to 42k General Overview: This role is working within the Energy Intelligence Team under the direction of the Head of Energy Intelligence; who will support and develop the right candidate to become a leading industry specialist in this area.In this role you will be a central player in the day to day energy analysis activities of the business supporting operations and engineering offering a varied and dynamic role. This role forms part of a team whose purpose is to: Design and build energy optimisation models which integrate with the operational planning and financial process. Comparing energy purchase, use and consumption to deliver maximum efficiency and best value using Microsoft Excel and bespoke software (e.g. Energy Pro) Ongoing analysis and modelling of the energy schemes trends and performance, diagnosing and recommendations for rectification to ensure that energy is delivered consistently and efficiently to meet contractual requirements Report on energy efficiency and financial performance of energy sales across a range of sites. Identify adverse trends and identify opportunities for improvements Maintain and develop data collection and processing methods to allow effective internal and external reportingThe individual duties and tasks may be biased towards differing team objectives.The list of duties described below are not exhaustive and other duties may be required from time to time. Similarly, as the role is part of a team then not all the duties may be required to be carried out at any one time.The information and support provided by the Energy Intelligence Team feeds and drives all other areas of our business and as such, accurate, reliable and timely data and information is criticalQualifications or Required Experience: Motivated and professional energy analyst who wishes to commit to a role which will provide both opportunity and challenge Qualified to a minimum 2:1 degree level in Mechanical, Chemical Engineering or equivalent Engineering Discipline An understanding of the principals of district energy and CHP Heating and cooling system design including a range of generation system (CHP, Biomass, Boilers etc ) would be an advantage Must be both positive and proactive when approaching all tasks Demonstrable competence in the use of Microsoft Excel is essential Knowledge of Controls, VSDs and Metering Systems would be an advantage Member of a professional Institute and working towards chartership would be an advantage
Job title: Technical Service Specialist Location: Northwest London locations Contract length: 12 months Pay rate: £15.00 per hour About the organisation My client is a global leader in in vitro diagnostics and offers a broad range of innovative instrument systems and tests for hospitals, reference labs, blood banks and clinics. Our products offer automation, convenience, cost-effectiveness and flexibility. My client has helped transform the practice of medical diagnosis from an art to a science, helping to create the diagnostics industry through the company's commitment to improving patient care and lowering overall costs. Primary objective of the position The Technical Service Specialist is responsible for providing level one and two support to our customer base - handling installations and removals, repairs, instrument hardware or software upgrades and providing basic training to customers and ambassadors. Major accountabilities Provide first line and second line service to ambassadors (service interventions requiring less than 4 hours labour time) Provide level two service (complex service interventions requiring more than 4 hours of labour) Schedule and perform planned maintenance (PM) activities Perform new customers and laboratory site inspections for new contract / tender preparations and design for new installations Conduct / assist with installation of instruments, automation and deinstallations Perform IQ/OQ (Installation Qualification/Operation Qualification) procedures during and after installation Assist with customer business reviews Schedule, perform and document hardware and software updates (TSBs) requiring more than 2 hours of labour time Deliver basic customer operator introductory trainings post install or post hardware or software upgrade Perform basic technical coaching and training to other Technical Service Specialists Success in this role is measured by customer satisfaction score (NPS), service key performance indicators achievement and economic growth and profitability per district. Educational background Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required, a Bachelors / Engineering degree in medical / electrical / mechanical or medical technology is preferred. Requirements / Work experience Proven track record in a similar position, supported by management and customer references Successful engagement with customers, specifically key stakeholders and lab staff. Excellent product and industry knowledge Excellent experience and process skills of the business functions service delivery. Excellent communication skills Ability to identify and drive resolution of issues Technical expert for product line responsibility Coaching and training skills Excellent experience in use of analytical tools and software Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job title: Technical Service Specialist Location: Northwest London locations Contract length: 12 months Pay rate: £15.00 per hour About the organisation My client is a global leader in in vitro diagnostics and offers a broad range of innovative instrument systems and tests for hospitals, reference labs, blood banks and clinics. Our products offer automation, convenience, cost-effectiveness and flexibility. My client has helped transform the practice of medical diagnosis from an art to a science, helping to create the diagnostics industry through the company's commitment to improving patient care and lowering overall costs. Primary objective of the position The Technical Service Specialist is responsible for providing level one and two support to our customer base - handling installations and removals, repairs, instrument hardware or software upgrades and providing basic training to customers and ambassadors. Major accountabilities Provide first line and second line service to ambassadors (service interventions requiring less than 4 hours labour time) Provide level two service (complex service interventions requiring more than 4 hours of labour) Schedule and perform planned maintenance (PM) activities Perform new customers and laboratory site inspections for new contract / tender preparations and design for new installations Conduct / assist with installation of instruments, automation and deinstallations Perform IQ/OQ (Installation Qualification/Operation Qualification) procedures during and after installation Assist with customer business reviews Schedule, perform and document hardware and software updates (TSBs) requiring more than 2 hours of labour time Deliver basic customer operator introductory trainings post install or post hardware or software upgrade Perform basic technical coaching and training to other Technical Service Specialists Success in this role is measured by customer satisfaction score (NPS), service key performance indicators achievement and economic growth and profitability per district. Educational background Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required, a Bachelors / Engineering degree in medical / electrical / mechanical or medical technology is preferred. Requirements / Work experience Proven track record in a similar position, supported by management and customer references Successful engagement with customers, specifically key stakeholders and lab staff. Excellent product and industry knowledge Excellent experience and process skills of the business functions service delivery. Excellent communication skills Ability to identify and drive resolution of issues Technical expert for product line responsibility Coaching and training skills Excellent experience in use of analytical tools and software Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Migration Architect (Systems) with UK Nationality and live DV clearance required. This is with a leading defence consultancy on an Outside IR35 contract based full time in Basingstoke. Demonstrable knowledge of Systems Migration within highly secure defence environments is essential. This DV cleared Systems Migration Architect role will see you join an established team of skilled engineers on an advanced project which is using Agile methodology. There's at least 6-12 months' work remaining so this is a great opportunity for a long-term Outside IR35 Migration Architect contract! So if you are a DV Cleared Systems Migration Architect or a systems integration/migrations engineer, then please send your details to Rob Goffin at IT Recruitment Solutions now! Please note you will only be considered if you are a UK National and are DV Cleared due to the project being in an advanced state and are able to commit to 4-5 days per week on site in Basingstoke. DV Cleared, Migration Architect, Systems, Contract, Outside IR35, UK National, Basingstoke full time. £700/day - OUTSIDE IR35
May 01, 2024
Contractor
Migration Architect (Systems) with UK Nationality and live DV clearance required. This is with a leading defence consultancy on an Outside IR35 contract based full time in Basingstoke. Demonstrable knowledge of Systems Migration within highly secure defence environments is essential. This DV cleared Systems Migration Architect role will see you join an established team of skilled engineers on an advanced project which is using Agile methodology. There's at least 6-12 months' work remaining so this is a great opportunity for a long-term Outside IR35 Migration Architect contract! So if you are a DV Cleared Systems Migration Architect or a systems integration/migrations engineer, then please send your details to Rob Goffin at IT Recruitment Solutions now! Please note you will only be considered if you are a UK National and are DV Cleared due to the project being in an advanced state and are able to commit to 4-5 days per week on site in Basingstoke. DV Cleared, Migration Architect, Systems, Contract, Outside IR35, UK National, Basingstoke full time. £700/day - OUTSIDE IR35
Senior Python/React Engineer - Python, Flask, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Redux, ag-Grid, AWS, Pandas, NumPy, Portfolio Management, Investment Management A Senior Fullstack Developer, skilled in Python and React, is urgently sought after by a leading global Investment Manager. based in the City. You will join their Front Office Portfolio Management function, working as part of a highly agile team building out a greenfield cloud-hosted Portfolio Management platform, specifically working on functionality to support their Equities trading business. The team work on a mixture of strategic projects and small feature enhancements based on user requirements, meaning you will be involved in an interesting variety and scale of work, with both immediate and long-term impact to their trading capability. This is a hands-on role working across the front and Back End using React and Python respectively, with other responsibilities including contributing to design/architecture and analysing/reviewing code. You will also be involved in improving the DevOps CI/CD pipelines and end-to-end testing (unit, integration etc.) The current team are primarily Back End, so you will take a leading role with regards to Front End requirements, actively driving design and development for anything UI related, ensuring seamless integration with the Back End and high quality, well-tested code is delivered. To be successful, you will require the following: A strong engineering background in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript with React Experience with frameworks/libraries such as Flask, NumPy, Pandas and Redux Experience with React Hooks, ag-grid and Cypress testing Strong knowledge of Microservices and APIs An Agile mindset, following TDD/BDD and modern DevOps practices such as CI/CD. An appreciation of cloud-native development with AWS A background in the development of high performance, high throughput Front Office trading systems (either buy or sell-side) This represents an excellent opportunity for a talented Fullstack Python/React Developer to join a World-leading firm and help drive the build of an exciting greenfield cloud-hosted Portfolio Management platform. Please note this will offered on a Fixed Term Contract basis for an initial period of 12 months. Cornwallis Elt is an Employment Agency & Employment Business and has been listed 3 times in The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 of the UKs fastest growing private companies, as well as in the Recruitment International Top 250, Top 50 in IT and the Recruiter Fast 50 & Hot 100 reports.
May 01, 2024
Senior Python/React Engineer - Python, Flask, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Redux, ag-Grid, AWS, Pandas, NumPy, Portfolio Management, Investment Management A Senior Fullstack Developer, skilled in Python and React, is urgently sought after by a leading global Investment Manager. based in the City. You will join their Front Office Portfolio Management function, working as part of a highly agile team building out a greenfield cloud-hosted Portfolio Management platform, specifically working on functionality to support their Equities trading business. The team work on a mixture of strategic projects and small feature enhancements based on user requirements, meaning you will be involved in an interesting variety and scale of work, with both immediate and long-term impact to their trading capability. This is a hands-on role working across the front and Back End using React and Python respectively, with other responsibilities including contributing to design/architecture and analysing/reviewing code. You will also be involved in improving the DevOps CI/CD pipelines and end-to-end testing (unit, integration etc.) The current team are primarily Back End, so you will take a leading role with regards to Front End requirements, actively driving design and development for anything UI related, ensuring seamless integration with the Back End and high quality, well-tested code is delivered. To be successful, you will require the following: A strong engineering background in Python and JavaScript/TypeScript with React Experience with frameworks/libraries such as Flask, NumPy, Pandas and Redux Experience with React Hooks, ag-grid and Cypress testing Strong knowledge of Microservices and APIs An Agile mindset, following TDD/BDD and modern DevOps practices such as CI/CD. An appreciation of cloud-native development with AWS A background in the development of high performance, high throughput Front Office trading systems (either buy or sell-side) This represents an excellent opportunity for a talented Fullstack Python/React Developer to join a World-leading firm and help drive the build of an exciting greenfield cloud-hosted Portfolio Management platform. Please note this will offered on a Fixed Term Contract basis for an initial period of 12 months. Cornwallis Elt is an Employment Agency & Employment Business and has been listed 3 times in The Sunday Times Virgin Fast Track 100 of the UKs fastest growing private companies, as well as in the Recruitment International Top 250, Top 50 in IT and the Recruiter Fast 50 & Hot 100 reports.
Colt DCS provides true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design build delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and APAC We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 17 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 7 cities. Our hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow We have over 25 years of experience in the industry delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data centre operator in the market We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know its the right thing to do for our planet Thats why were taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey Colt DCS has set comprehensive near and long term Science Based Targets to cut our emissions in line with the SBT is latest Net Zero Standard. Design Manager (Senior Electrical Engineer) - London Mission: We are seeking an agile Senior Electrical Engineer to support our Delivery Team at Colt DCS, acting as a project Design Manager and an SME on discipline matters. You will report to the Regional Engineering Manager (UK / EUR) of the Major Builds Delivery Team in Colt DCS and will be based in the UK with a focus on out London portfolio. You will play a leading role in the delivery of a multi-disciplinary design, managing external engineering consultants and contractors to meet programme, design and budget for the successful delivery of the project and to achieve cost effective and resilient infrastructures in line with Colt's Global design standards. The successful candidate must take an agile approach to design, cost and programme & project management always, providing solutions to potential issues and having a direct input to the business performance, ensuring that we, as a team, deliver on time and on budget, every time. You must have the 'outside of the box' thinking mentality when reacting to design and site-specific project issues that hamper the project design or overall programme delivery, working alongside key business stakeholders to ensure we stay customer focussed on all times. Outcomes: You should manage the Design Programme to ensure on time creation and review of Employers Requirements (ER's), tender information and design documentation issued for planning and Construction. You will be required to steer and guide and challenge the external Design Consultants and Contractors when required taking a 'Trust but Verify' approach, to ensure they deliver a design to meet the requirements of the Design Brief, periodically assessing and evaluating all project related design decisions presented by consultants and contractors with support if required from Senior DCS staff. You will apply a commercial approach in all aspects of the work including design engineering and construction, working with other engineering functions, Procurement and Delivery to ensure that the procurement of all items is conducted on the most cost-effective basis to drive reduction in costs, maximise our speed to Market, while obtaining the lowest PUE values that meet Colt's sustainability and environmental targets. The Design Manager will be required to analyse, review and comment on design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data submitted for Colt DCS review on BIM 360 Platform and to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications; you will also actively participate to the team workload to ensure that all project documentation internal governance approvals are completed in a detailed and timely fashion. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will also participate in project Commissioning activities and, when requested, support and advise the Global Head of Electrical Engineering on lessons learnt from live projects regarding Electrical infrastructure, Sequence of Operations, Equipment selection, as well as participating when requested to study innovative solutions and appraise modern technologies that are available on the market. This is to ensure that Colt DCS remains the market leader with pioneering data centre design, low PUE, and 'future proofing' our Global Reference design (GRD) for any new potential technologies that we may incorporate into the overall design in the near future. You will support the Project managers to drive project programmes/delivery while working closely with the other design engineers and construction teams to ensure milestones and completion dates are met with successful handover to the client on time. You will also work on Sales requests and liaise with customers to develop specific project design requirements, together with senior staff, delivery managers, to deliver first class projects to our customers. The Team: The Delivery Team, reporting to the VP of Real Estate, is formed by in Regional groups of Project Managers, Design Managers/Engineers, Specialists (namely, Security and Commissioning), Cost Managers and Procurement Managers reporting the Regional Head of Delivery. The Design Managers are managed by a Regional Engineering Manager, who will assign a Design Manager and a supporting engineer (of opposite discipline) to each project. The Design Managers will interface daily with their peers of the Delivery team, but also with the Development Team, who is responsible for site acquisition, power and connectivity searches, authorities' approval, preparation of the project's Design Brief and Business Plan. The Centre of Excellence/Global Engineering Team, reporting to the Global Director of Design & construction, is instead responsible and owner of the GRD and technically responsible for the equipment procurement and vendors management, ensuring at each stage that the projects are compliant with our standardised design. Our core values are: Agility of a Start-Up Collaborate to perform Value Creation Step Up to Challenges The skills and Expertise Required: The ideal candidate should have robust design management skills, a proven record of accomplishment in Multi-Disciplinary Project delivery and a strong background in all aspects of mission critical systems, with a focus on Electrical engineering. A thorough understanding of site planning and interdependent disciplines, such as civils, structures, architecture, demolition, site enabling works and project delivery processes needed to support our growing fleet of Data Centres, is strongly desired. This person shall be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational skills, and be a self-starter that can excel with little direction. Ownership: Regularly checks with other areas of the business that they and their team are delivering on their part of any activity, working with them to resolve issues to ensure flawless delivery Regularly reviews spend and identifies opportunities to drive down the cost or improve the return on investment of their personal / team's activities Leadership: Looks at industry best practice and current trends/innovations for their role and applies these within Colt - sharing what has worked and what has not (and why) with others who hold similar roles within the business. Understands cultural differences and utilises this understanding to ensure the successful completion of a task Teamwork: Proactively requests other team member's views and opinions; using this feedback to improve personal performance Identifies areas where relationships between the team and its stakeholders are not working effectively; making well-considered recommendations on suggestions for improvement - implements agreed actions. Takes action to maintain morale and productivity of geographically distributed teams. Technical Knowledge: Previous experience of working in a MEP data centre design role within mission critical facilities with design experience with all the following: Generators, and Transformers MV and LV Switch Gear Lighting, Fire systems and Security BMS Proficient knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles General knowledge of CSA (Civils, Structural, Architectural) disciplines principles Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Excellent written and Verbal English skills. Who we are: Colt Data Centre Services provide true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design, build, delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and the APAC. We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 15 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 9 cities. Our Hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business, knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow. We have over 25 years of experience in the industry, delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data centre operator in the market. We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know it's the right thing to do for our planet. That's why we're taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey . click apply for full job details
May 01, 2024
Full time
Colt DCS provides true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design build delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and APAC We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 17 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 7 cities. Our hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow We have over 25 years of experience in the industry delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data centre operator in the market We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know its the right thing to do for our planet Thats why were taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey Colt DCS has set comprehensive near and long term Science Based Targets to cut our emissions in line with the SBT is latest Net Zero Standard. Design Manager (Senior Electrical Engineer) - London Mission: We are seeking an agile Senior Electrical Engineer to support our Delivery Team at Colt DCS, acting as a project Design Manager and an SME on discipline matters. You will report to the Regional Engineering Manager (UK / EUR) of the Major Builds Delivery Team in Colt DCS and will be based in the UK with a focus on out London portfolio. You will play a leading role in the delivery of a multi-disciplinary design, managing external engineering consultants and contractors to meet programme, design and budget for the successful delivery of the project and to achieve cost effective and resilient infrastructures in line with Colt's Global design standards. The successful candidate must take an agile approach to design, cost and programme & project management always, providing solutions to potential issues and having a direct input to the business performance, ensuring that we, as a team, deliver on time and on budget, every time. You must have the 'outside of the box' thinking mentality when reacting to design and site-specific project issues that hamper the project design or overall programme delivery, working alongside key business stakeholders to ensure we stay customer focussed on all times. Outcomes: You should manage the Design Programme to ensure on time creation and review of Employers Requirements (ER's), tender information and design documentation issued for planning and Construction. You will be required to steer and guide and challenge the external Design Consultants and Contractors when required taking a 'Trust but Verify' approach, to ensure they deliver a design to meet the requirements of the Design Brief, periodically assessing and evaluating all project related design decisions presented by consultants and contractors with support if required from Senior DCS staff. You will apply a commercial approach in all aspects of the work including design engineering and construction, working with other engineering functions, Procurement and Delivery to ensure that the procurement of all items is conducted on the most cost-effective basis to drive reduction in costs, maximise our speed to Market, while obtaining the lowest PUE values that meet Colt's sustainability and environmental targets. The Design Manager will be required to analyse, review and comment on design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data submitted for Colt DCS review on BIM 360 Platform and to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications; you will also actively participate to the team workload to ensure that all project documentation internal governance approvals are completed in a detailed and timely fashion. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will also participate in project Commissioning activities and, when requested, support and advise the Global Head of Electrical Engineering on lessons learnt from live projects regarding Electrical infrastructure, Sequence of Operations, Equipment selection, as well as participating when requested to study innovative solutions and appraise modern technologies that are available on the market. This is to ensure that Colt DCS remains the market leader with pioneering data centre design, low PUE, and 'future proofing' our Global Reference design (GRD) for any new potential technologies that we may incorporate into the overall design in the near future. You will support the Project managers to drive project programmes/delivery while working closely with the other design engineers and construction teams to ensure milestones and completion dates are met with successful handover to the client on time. You will also work on Sales requests and liaise with customers to develop specific project design requirements, together with senior staff, delivery managers, to deliver first class projects to our customers. The Team: The Delivery Team, reporting to the VP of Real Estate, is formed by in Regional groups of Project Managers, Design Managers/Engineers, Specialists (namely, Security and Commissioning), Cost Managers and Procurement Managers reporting the Regional Head of Delivery. The Design Managers are managed by a Regional Engineering Manager, who will assign a Design Manager and a supporting engineer (of opposite discipline) to each project. The Design Managers will interface daily with their peers of the Delivery team, but also with the Development Team, who is responsible for site acquisition, power and connectivity searches, authorities' approval, preparation of the project's Design Brief and Business Plan. The Centre of Excellence/Global Engineering Team, reporting to the Global Director of Design & construction, is instead responsible and owner of the GRD and technically responsible for the equipment procurement and vendors management, ensuring at each stage that the projects are compliant with our standardised design. Our core values are: Agility of a Start-Up Collaborate to perform Value Creation Step Up to Challenges The skills and Expertise Required: The ideal candidate should have robust design management skills, a proven record of accomplishment in Multi-Disciplinary Project delivery and a strong background in all aspects of mission critical systems, with a focus on Electrical engineering. A thorough understanding of site planning and interdependent disciplines, such as civils, structures, architecture, demolition, site enabling works and project delivery processes needed to support our growing fleet of Data Centres, is strongly desired. This person shall be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational skills, and be a self-starter that can excel with little direction. Ownership: Regularly checks with other areas of the business that they and their team are delivering on their part of any activity, working with them to resolve issues to ensure flawless delivery Regularly reviews spend and identifies opportunities to drive down the cost or improve the return on investment of their personal / team's activities Leadership: Looks at industry best practice and current trends/innovations for their role and applies these within Colt - sharing what has worked and what has not (and why) with others who hold similar roles within the business. Understands cultural differences and utilises this understanding to ensure the successful completion of a task Teamwork: Proactively requests other team member's views and opinions; using this feedback to improve personal performance Identifies areas where relationships between the team and its stakeholders are not working effectively; making well-considered recommendations on suggestions for improvement - implements agreed actions. Takes action to maintain morale and productivity of geographically distributed teams. Technical Knowledge: Previous experience of working in a MEP data centre design role within mission critical facilities with design experience with all the following: Generators, and Transformers MV and LV Switch Gear Lighting, Fire systems and Security BMS Proficient knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles General knowledge of CSA (Civils, Structural, Architectural) disciplines principles Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Excellent written and Verbal English skills. Who we are: Colt Data Centre Services provide true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design, build, delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and the APAC. We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 15 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 9 cities. Our Hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business, knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow. We have over 25 years of experience in the industry, delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data centre operator in the market. We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know it's the right thing to do for our planet. That's why we're taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey . click apply for full job details
ABOUT BBC STUDIOS BBC Studios is the commercial arm of the BBC Group and is a thriving and exciting business. We invest in and produce amazing content and millions of users across the world interact with our products every week. We have a proven track record of growth and are ambitious for the future. As we grow, we are actively transforming our culture, investing in our employees and our ways of working, to build a bold, agile, inventive and inclusive business. At the forefront of this transformation, we are building a brand new data platform for BBC Studios that will help unlock our ability to provide more personalised experiences for our customers and audiences and enable us to understand them better. Investment in data is crucial to our ambitions of making BBC Studios an area of growth for the BBC. Our Team We are looking for a talented Data Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary data platform team at BBC Studios. We are looking for people that have a passion for data engineering, are keen problem solvers and are energised by the opportunity to work on a brand-new key initiative. Are you looking for a role that builds on your experience with engineering data systems? Are you keen to learn, grow, and develop? Do you want to work in a nurturing culture where you can flourish and be your best? Would you like to work on services that are used by key BBC products and millions of people each day? If so, this opportunity could be for you. THE ROLE The core of the role is building and maintaining core data pipelines for ingesting, processing and summarisation of data. Using automation as a default, and delivering high-quality code to define pipelines and transformations. As a data engineer, you will have the opportunity to assist with the data platform blueprint and design, evaluating workflows and tools for the platform, supported by senior engineers and engineering leaders. Maintaining security on the platform is very important to ensure that we protect the data we hold about our audience and ensure it is used in line with our data governance policies. This role gives you the opportunity to suggest solutions and infrastructure to be created with appropriate levels of security and encryption. Experience in data privacy engineering and techniques and anonymisation, data masking and obfuscation and others is highly desirable. The data platform is a brand-new capability built using modern tools and components. We want to keep developing the platform and ensure we are keeping the platform up-to-date, so awareness of emerging database technologies and their potential impact on our data platform as well as staying up-to-date with developments in the open source community around DevOps, data engineering, data science, and similar tooling are key responsibilities. WHAT DOES IT TAKE? You will be a passionate engineer with a background in either software or data engineering and be keen to enhance your skills in data services and systems. You will be a key member of our data platform engineering team, developing high-performing, scalable, high-impact data products and services. We are looking for a person who is motivated by delivering high-quality solutions, driven to develop in their careers, and is a strong communicator. You will be supported by your team and leaders to deliver value with an eye on quality, scale, and security. We don't expect you to have experience in all of these but below gives you examples of the technologies and practices we value: Technical Skills Knowledge of Big Data pipelines and processing technologies and experience in data processing and building data pipelines. Knowledge of database design, performance optimisation, and troubleshooting. Enthusiasm for writing clean, well-documented, and testable code and experience with software testing practices including unit testing frameworks where relevant. A security-first mindset - a good understanding of security and compliance principles as they relate to data infrastructures and the management of data. Goal-oriented - you'll enjoy finishing the job by developing the final details. Strong problem-solving skills and experience with troubleshooting and root cause analysis. A willingness to deliver user value early while balancing technical quality - having an iterative deliverable mindset. Communication Good communication skills - a great candidate will be able to communicate with other engineers and non-technical stakeholders, tailoring the message appropriately to the audience. The ability to question the way we work, and the tools and processes we use - we're always aiming to make our team the best it can be. Curiosity and an openness to change - we're always learning new technologies and requirements often change. If that energises you, you'll enjoy this challenge! Technologies Experience with SQL, DBT and familiarity with Data Warehousing technologies (ideally Snowflake). Experience using general-purpose programming languages (typically we use Python and NodeJS for application services, but you should feel empowered to flex to what suits the job most effectively). Experience of building components on the cloud (preferably AWS). Experience of containerisation techniques using tools like Docker/Kubernetes. We are infrastructure as code first in our approaches - so experience with infrastructure/configuration as code tools and techniques (such as Terraform and CloudFormation). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for code validation and deployment. Experience of data pipeline orchestration e.g. Airflow or Jenkins. PACKAGE DESCRIPTION Job Reference: 11827 Band: D Salary: Up to £49,230 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Contract Type: Permanent Location: London - Television Centre Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (Mix of working from home plus two/three days a week in the office). We are really proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and so if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please do contact us at with the job reference in the subject. We offer flexibility, competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of the BBC's exciting mission. Some of the key benefits you'll get from working in this role are: Flexible/Agile working - opportunities across the business. We believe in empowering you to do your best work, so we offer support and flexibility to balance work and home. We're happy to discuss a formal flexible working pattern. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at the offer stage. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - we operate a people-first culture and pride ourselves on your development. Our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certifications. Excellent career progression - BBC Studios offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Leaders at the BBC are passionate about helping our people grow in the organisation and you will have regular sessions with your line manager to support you with your career ambitions. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. More information on our D&I plan can be found here. BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group's science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here.
May 01, 2024
Full time
ABOUT BBC STUDIOS BBC Studios is the commercial arm of the BBC Group and is a thriving and exciting business. We invest in and produce amazing content and millions of users across the world interact with our products every week. We have a proven track record of growth and are ambitious for the future. As we grow, we are actively transforming our culture, investing in our employees and our ways of working, to build a bold, agile, inventive and inclusive business. At the forefront of this transformation, we are building a brand new data platform for BBC Studios that will help unlock our ability to provide more personalised experiences for our customers and audiences and enable us to understand them better. Investment in data is crucial to our ambitions of making BBC Studios an area of growth for the BBC. Our Team We are looking for a talented Data Engineer to join our multi-disciplinary data platform team at BBC Studios. We are looking for people that have a passion for data engineering, are keen problem solvers and are energised by the opportunity to work on a brand-new key initiative. Are you looking for a role that builds on your experience with engineering data systems? Are you keen to learn, grow, and develop? Do you want to work in a nurturing culture where you can flourish and be your best? Would you like to work on services that are used by key BBC products and millions of people each day? If so, this opportunity could be for you. THE ROLE The core of the role is building and maintaining core data pipelines for ingesting, processing and summarisation of data. Using automation as a default, and delivering high-quality code to define pipelines and transformations. As a data engineer, you will have the opportunity to assist with the data platform blueprint and design, evaluating workflows and tools for the platform, supported by senior engineers and engineering leaders. Maintaining security on the platform is very important to ensure that we protect the data we hold about our audience and ensure it is used in line with our data governance policies. This role gives you the opportunity to suggest solutions and infrastructure to be created with appropriate levels of security and encryption. Experience in data privacy engineering and techniques and anonymisation, data masking and obfuscation and others is highly desirable. The data platform is a brand-new capability built using modern tools and components. We want to keep developing the platform and ensure we are keeping the platform up-to-date, so awareness of emerging database technologies and their potential impact on our data platform as well as staying up-to-date with developments in the open source community around DevOps, data engineering, data science, and similar tooling are key responsibilities. WHAT DOES IT TAKE? You will be a passionate engineer with a background in either software or data engineering and be keen to enhance your skills in data services and systems. You will be a key member of our data platform engineering team, developing high-performing, scalable, high-impact data products and services. We are looking for a person who is motivated by delivering high-quality solutions, driven to develop in their careers, and is a strong communicator. You will be supported by your team and leaders to deliver value with an eye on quality, scale, and security. We don't expect you to have experience in all of these but below gives you examples of the technologies and practices we value: Technical Skills Knowledge of Big Data pipelines and processing technologies and experience in data processing and building data pipelines. Knowledge of database design, performance optimisation, and troubleshooting. Enthusiasm for writing clean, well-documented, and testable code and experience with software testing practices including unit testing frameworks where relevant. A security-first mindset - a good understanding of security and compliance principles as they relate to data infrastructures and the management of data. Goal-oriented - you'll enjoy finishing the job by developing the final details. Strong problem-solving skills and experience with troubleshooting and root cause analysis. A willingness to deliver user value early while balancing technical quality - having an iterative deliverable mindset. Communication Good communication skills - a great candidate will be able to communicate with other engineers and non-technical stakeholders, tailoring the message appropriately to the audience. The ability to question the way we work, and the tools and processes we use - we're always aiming to make our team the best it can be. Curiosity and an openness to change - we're always learning new technologies and requirements often change. If that energises you, you'll enjoy this challenge! Technologies Experience with SQL, DBT and familiarity with Data Warehousing technologies (ideally Snowflake). Experience using general-purpose programming languages (typically we use Python and NodeJS for application services, but you should feel empowered to flex to what suits the job most effectively). Experience of building components on the cloud (preferably AWS). Experience of containerisation techniques using tools like Docker/Kubernetes. We are infrastructure as code first in our approaches - so experience with infrastructure/configuration as code tools and techniques (such as Terraform and CloudFormation). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for code validation and deployment. Experience of data pipeline orchestration e.g. Airflow or Jenkins. PACKAGE DESCRIPTION Job Reference: 11827 Band: D Salary: Up to £49,230 depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Contract Type: Permanent Location: London - Television Centre Working Pattern: Hybrid Working (Mix of working from home plus two/three days a week in the office). We are really proud to share that we are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and so if you require any reasonable adjustments in order to apply please do contact us at with the job reference in the subject. We offer flexibility, competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of the BBC's exciting mission. Some of the key benefits you'll get from working in this role are: Flexible/Agile working - opportunities across the business. We believe in empowering you to do your best work, so we offer support and flexibility to balance work and home. We're happy to discuss a formal flexible working pattern. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at the offer stage. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - we operate a people-first culture and pride ourselves on your development. Our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certifications. Excellent career progression - BBC Studios offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Leaders at the BBC are passionate about helping our people grow in the organisation and you will have regular sessions with your line manager to support you with your career ambitions. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (plus an additional day which is a Corporation Day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. LIFE AT BBC STUDIOS We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. The BBC is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. More information on our D&I plan can be found here. BBC Studios puts sustainability at the heart of everything we do both onscreen and offscreen, including delivering against the BBC Group's science-based Net Zero targets. More information on sustainability at BBC Studios can be found here.
Package Description Band: D Contract Type: Permanent Location: London. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working Salary: up to £55,000 plus London Weighting, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Job Application Requirements: CV Questionnaire with opportunity to detail experience We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits- We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days holiday (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. Freelancers are eligible to apply for an internal role if they are on a Worker Contract and they have worked continuously for 6 months. If they have worked for less than 6 months continuously or have a break of 3 weeks or more between engagements, they must seek Divisional HR approval to apply for an internal role prior to submitting an application. If they are unsure which contract they are on, they can speak to their booker or the HR BP, however if it helps - both a PAYE freelance or Modus Gross contract is considered a Worker contract and covered by the Worker terms found here. Job Introduction The News Design team is a multi-platform, multidisciplinary team within BBC News. We are responsible for the design and visualisation of a story end to end, across all platforms from our website and app to our flagship news broadcasts and social accounts. The team brings together digital designers, broadcast designers, and developers to provide compelling visual coverage of the biggest and most significant stories. As a Senior Designer - Storytelling & formats SOCIAL, you will work closely with the Creative Director - Storytelling & formats, and will be responsible for creating new storytelling experiences and repeatable formats focussing on our social platforms. You will work closely with the editorial social teams, together with design and engineering to define how we tell our stories consistently and beautifully across all our social platforms. Working out how we do that at speed, designing for scale and re-use. Shaping the visual narrative, and delivering engaging design solutions that work across multiple platforms, this position requires a strong background in designing for social media, with hard won experience of design and storytelling in a news environment. You need excellent team leadership and change management skills, together with the ability to work tactically and strategically, engaging users, stakeholders and designers alike. Main Responsibilities Design strategy : Contribute to the development of design strategies for digital news formats and storytelling experiences (with a focus on our social platforms), collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to the Atlas design system. Provide insights and recommendations based on extensive hands-on experience designing new formats, templates and storytelling. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback, aligning design choices with our storytelling goals. A creative, systemic thinker adept at problem-solving at a macro and micro scale across multiple problem spaces. Strong knowledge of UI, branding, and user experience. All deliverables and communication materials are effective and polished. Can devise new concepts and elevates brand expression within the product in elegant ways. Experience of working with and contributing to a design system. Can create advanced prototypes utilising real content and data; harnessing video or animation when necessary. Understands the big picture, but also when to focus on the details, and deliver accurate considered solutions. Fluent in responsive design and a systems thinker adept at problem-solving at a macro and micro scale across multiple problem spaces. Leadership and Collaboration: Ability to lead a small team of designers working cross-functionally with editorial, responsible for creating both bespoke solutions and templates for storytelling and new formats. Foster collaboration and communication between design and editorial, emphasising the value of a consistent design language in the user experience. Ability to inspire high design confidence in stakeholders, communicate the thinking behind the work, and show self-assurance with your presentation, narrative and rationale. Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high quality, innovative solutions. User-Centred Design: Conduct and initiate user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and validate concepts. Advocate for the user by incorporating user feedback into the design process, ensuring a user-centric approach. Championing data and constantly bringing it to the work. Advocating for the user - always. Wireframing and Prototyping: Create detailed wireframes, interactive prototypes, and design specifications to communicate design concepts effectively. Iterate on designs based on user testing, stakeholder feedback, and evolving project requirements. Visual Design: Develop visually compelling and on-brand design solutions that elevate the storytelling experience. Ensure consistency across all platforms while pushing the creative boundaries of news presentation. Component-Driven Design: Champion and contribute to a component-driven design approach to enhance design consistency and scalability. Advocate for the importance of our design system, and help maintain a library of reusable design components, collaborating with the wider design team and front-end developers to ensure proper implementation. Design System Contributions: Contribute to the development and maintenance of a design system to ensure a cohesive and scalable design approach. Collaborate with the design team to establish and uphold component design standards. Are you the right person? Experience in Digital Design, HCI, or a related field. Experience in UX/UI design and development ideally with a strong editorial focus in deadline driven environments. Strong portfolio of design work/case studies demonstrating your principles, methodologies, and approaches. Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite). Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with a passion for editorial storytelling. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a big plus. Good knowledge of accessibility and usability principles. Finely tuned problem-solving skills and attention to detail. About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here. About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy . click apply for full job details
May 01, 2024
Full time
Package Description Band: D Contract Type: Permanent Location: London. This is a hybrid role and the successful candidate will balance office working with home working Salary: up to £55,000 plus London Weighting, depending on relevant skills, knowledge and experience. The expected salary range for this role reflects internal benchmarking and external market insights. Job Application Requirements: CV Questionnaire with opportunity to detail experience We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application. There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits- We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days holiday (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. Freelancers are eligible to apply for an internal role if they are on a Worker Contract and they have worked continuously for 6 months. If they have worked for less than 6 months continuously or have a break of 3 weeks or more between engagements, they must seek Divisional HR approval to apply for an internal role prior to submitting an application. If they are unsure which contract they are on, they can speak to their booker or the HR BP, however if it helps - both a PAYE freelance or Modus Gross contract is considered a Worker contract and covered by the Worker terms found here. Job Introduction The News Design team is a multi-platform, multidisciplinary team within BBC News. We are responsible for the design and visualisation of a story end to end, across all platforms from our website and app to our flagship news broadcasts and social accounts. The team brings together digital designers, broadcast designers, and developers to provide compelling visual coverage of the biggest and most significant stories. As a Senior Designer - Storytelling & formats SOCIAL, you will work closely with the Creative Director - Storytelling & formats, and will be responsible for creating new storytelling experiences and repeatable formats focussing on our social platforms. You will work closely with the editorial social teams, together with design and engineering to define how we tell our stories consistently and beautifully across all our social platforms. Working out how we do that at speed, designing for scale and re-use. Shaping the visual narrative, and delivering engaging design solutions that work across multiple platforms, this position requires a strong background in designing for social media, with hard won experience of design and storytelling in a news environment. You need excellent team leadership and change management skills, together with the ability to work tactically and strategically, engaging users, stakeholders and designers alike. Main Responsibilities Design strategy : Contribute to the development of design strategies for digital news formats and storytelling experiences (with a focus on our social platforms), collaborating with cross-functional teams and contributing to the Atlas design system. Provide insights and recommendations based on extensive hands-on experience designing new formats, templates and storytelling. Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and feedback, aligning design choices with our storytelling goals. A creative, systemic thinker adept at problem-solving at a macro and micro scale across multiple problem spaces. Strong knowledge of UI, branding, and user experience. All deliverables and communication materials are effective and polished. Can devise new concepts and elevates brand expression within the product in elegant ways. Experience of working with and contributing to a design system. Can create advanced prototypes utilising real content and data; harnessing video or animation when necessary. Understands the big picture, but also when to focus on the details, and deliver accurate considered solutions. Fluent in responsive design and a systems thinker adept at problem-solving at a macro and micro scale across multiple problem spaces. Leadership and Collaboration: Ability to lead a small team of designers working cross-functionally with editorial, responsible for creating both bespoke solutions and templates for storytelling and new formats. Foster collaboration and communication between design and editorial, emphasising the value of a consistent design language in the user experience. Ability to inspire high design confidence in stakeholders, communicate the thinking behind the work, and show self-assurance with your presentation, narrative and rationale. Conduct design reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high quality, innovative solutions. User-Centred Design: Conduct and initiate user research and usability testing to inform design decisions and validate concepts. Advocate for the user by incorporating user feedback into the design process, ensuring a user-centric approach. Championing data and constantly bringing it to the work. Advocating for the user - always. Wireframing and Prototyping: Create detailed wireframes, interactive prototypes, and design specifications to communicate design concepts effectively. Iterate on designs based on user testing, stakeholder feedback, and evolving project requirements. Visual Design: Develop visually compelling and on-brand design solutions that elevate the storytelling experience. Ensure consistency across all platforms while pushing the creative boundaries of news presentation. Component-Driven Design: Champion and contribute to a component-driven design approach to enhance design consistency and scalability. Advocate for the importance of our design system, and help maintain a library of reusable design components, collaborating with the wider design team and front-end developers to ensure proper implementation. Design System Contributions: Contribute to the development and maintenance of a design system to ensure a cohesive and scalable design approach. Collaborate with the design team to establish and uphold component design standards. Are you the right person? Experience in Digital Design, HCI, or a related field. Experience in UX/UI design and development ideally with a strong editorial focus in deadline driven environments. Strong portfolio of design work/case studies demonstrating your principles, methodologies, and approaches. Proficiency in design tools (e.g., Sketch, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite). Strong leadership and team management skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities with a passion for editorial storytelling. Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is a big plus. Good knowledge of accessibility and usability principles. Finely tuned problem-solving skills and attention to detail. About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy, prior to any individuals being considered who are not at risk. We don't focus simply on what we do - we also care how we do it. Our values and the way we behave are important to us. Please make sure you've read about our values and behaviours here. Diversity matters at the BBC. We have a working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, enabling all of our employees to thrive and achieve their full potential. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of the BBC - whether that's to contribute to our programming or our wide range of non-production roles. The more diverse our workforce, the better able we are to respond to and reflect our audiences in all their diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles, unless operational requirements prevent otherwise. To find out more about Diversity and Inclusion at the BBC, please click here. About the BBC The BBC is committed to redeploying employees seeking suitable alternative employment within the BBC for different reasons and they will be given priority consideration ahead of other applicants. Priority consideration means for those employees seeking redeployment their application will be considered alongside anyone else at risk of redundancy . click apply for full job details
Job Title: Data Analyst with NHS Trust Contract hours : 37.5/ weekWork Arrangement : RemoteDuration - 5 months with possibility to get permanent with the NHS Trust or extension with the Bank.Payrate - Band 6 ( £163.5/ day - £193.2/ day Experience, qualification's role overview: About the role: This role requires an enthusiastic and motivated Analyst with an inquisitive and analytical mind. This is a busy office with competing demands - yet an environment which is seen regionally as essential for the delivery of such an important programme.As an established analyst, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across the East of England Seasonal (Covid-19) and other Vaccination programme to undertake data quality work.In particular, the post holder will: Support teams to ensure that the portfolio of tasks/projects is planned, managed, and delivered effectively. Support and inform the targeting of resources, monitoring spends, implementation and evaluation of the tasks/projects by providing high quality support including complex information and analysis, communications, and stakeholder management. Ensure accurate, open communication and co-ordination with a range of organisations and individuals, researching and drafting correspondence and papers and ensuring the management of specific tasks, lead reporting and analysis across a range of specialties, functions, and projects. Be a key member of the team as well as supporting effective communication and stakeholder management, both internally and externally. Training other members of the programme in the use of Foundry, including contour and the various datasets, as well as other analytical tools to increase their skill base and ensure resilience in the team. Fulfilling data and reporting requests, both ad-hoc and regular to both the region and relevant ICBs to ensure they have high quality and timely data on which to make decisions, therefore enabling users to effectively carry out their duties on the programme. This includes reports on Population insights, stock management, performance monitoring, and providing data to assist with planning. Streamlining reporting and analytics processes to ensure the best use of both human and computational resources. Maintaining knowledge on available datasets, their update schedule and data quality and to ensure the most suitable data is being used for each report. Maintaining awareness of information governance and data sharing restrictions to ensure data and reports are only shared with appropriate audiences, but also that those who are allowed to view it are able to have access to all the data they are entitled to view. Communicating and working with data pipeline engineers to meet data requirements and ensure data quality. Providing technical support to other regional team members on analytics tools, helping people gain access to database purposes and ensure the correct people have access to the regional purposes. Maintain records on reporting processes and lesson learned Attending meetings to explain/give context/answer questions on data, to maintain awareness on data/IG/engineering pipeline changes To maintain awareness of the wider programme, keep reports current, topical and useful. To obtain feedback on reports and dashboards to make constant improvements. Key Job Specifics & Responsibilities Develop excellent relationships and support effective communication between all relevant stakeholders both internal and external Undertake data quality work, monitoring and investigating information variances, working with internal teams and providers to actively pursue discrepancies and identify changes in data collection requirements to ensure that consistently high quality and compliant data is available and supplied in an understandable and usable format for analysis. Maximise the information held within existing data sets, including complex data management and manipulation exploiting their potential in turning information into knowledge. Gather, analyse and interpret complex information, including both quantitative and qualitative, from a wide range of sources taking account of confidentiality and the limitations of the data used. Support the development of new reporting mechanisms, particularly the use of electronic systems and automated reports for the management and provision of regular and routine management information. Ensure high quality information presentation is maintained through sharing knowledge and skills with colleagues, sharing best practices and demonstrate own governance through development of work based procedures/ processes. Ensure all processes are appropriately documented and stored in the designated shared drive. Effectively manage a number of projects simultaneously and prioritise workload appropriately. Keep abreast of related developments as part of ongoing continuous professional development. Provide relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on functional and information matters. Work with members of the team and key stakeholder to investigate the causes of any variance from plan/delivery targets and contribute to the implementation of solutions. Support the development of internal and external communications where required by regular contact with the teams, stakeholders and Communications team. Responsible for preparation of correspondence and complex papers, as directed by Manager. To work collaboratively across the NHS England and NHS Improvement matrix, including integrating the National Director's portfolio.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Data Analyst with NHS Trust Contract hours : 37.5/ weekWork Arrangement : RemoteDuration - 5 months with possibility to get permanent with the NHS Trust or extension with the Bank.Payrate - Band 6 ( £163.5/ day - £193.2/ day Experience, qualification's role overview: About the role: This role requires an enthusiastic and motivated Analyst with an inquisitive and analytical mind. This is a busy office with competing demands - yet an environment which is seen regionally as essential for the delivery of such an important programme.As an established analyst, the post holder will work as part of a dynamic team in delivering an effective service supporting managers and staff across the East of England Seasonal (Covid-19) and other Vaccination programme to undertake data quality work.In particular, the post holder will: Support teams to ensure that the portfolio of tasks/projects is planned, managed, and delivered effectively. Support and inform the targeting of resources, monitoring spends, implementation and evaluation of the tasks/projects by providing high quality support including complex information and analysis, communications, and stakeholder management. Ensure accurate, open communication and co-ordination with a range of organisations and individuals, researching and drafting correspondence and papers and ensuring the management of specific tasks, lead reporting and analysis across a range of specialties, functions, and projects. Be a key member of the team as well as supporting effective communication and stakeholder management, both internally and externally. Training other members of the programme in the use of Foundry, including contour and the various datasets, as well as other analytical tools to increase their skill base and ensure resilience in the team. Fulfilling data and reporting requests, both ad-hoc and regular to both the region and relevant ICBs to ensure they have high quality and timely data on which to make decisions, therefore enabling users to effectively carry out their duties on the programme. This includes reports on Population insights, stock management, performance monitoring, and providing data to assist with planning. Streamlining reporting and analytics processes to ensure the best use of both human and computational resources. Maintaining knowledge on available datasets, their update schedule and data quality and to ensure the most suitable data is being used for each report. Maintaining awareness of information governance and data sharing restrictions to ensure data and reports are only shared with appropriate audiences, but also that those who are allowed to view it are able to have access to all the data they are entitled to view. Communicating and working with data pipeline engineers to meet data requirements and ensure data quality. Providing technical support to other regional team members on analytics tools, helping people gain access to database purposes and ensure the correct people have access to the regional purposes. Maintain records on reporting processes and lesson learned Attending meetings to explain/give context/answer questions on data, to maintain awareness on data/IG/engineering pipeline changes To maintain awareness of the wider programme, keep reports current, topical and useful. To obtain feedback on reports and dashboards to make constant improvements. Key Job Specifics & Responsibilities Develop excellent relationships and support effective communication between all relevant stakeholders both internal and external Undertake data quality work, monitoring and investigating information variances, working with internal teams and providers to actively pursue discrepancies and identify changes in data collection requirements to ensure that consistently high quality and compliant data is available and supplied in an understandable and usable format for analysis. Maximise the information held within existing data sets, including complex data management and manipulation exploiting their potential in turning information into knowledge. Gather, analyse and interpret complex information, including both quantitative and qualitative, from a wide range of sources taking account of confidentiality and the limitations of the data used. Support the development of new reporting mechanisms, particularly the use of electronic systems and automated reports for the management and provision of regular and routine management information. Ensure high quality information presentation is maintained through sharing knowledge and skills with colleagues, sharing best practices and demonstrate own governance through development of work based procedures/ processes. Ensure all processes are appropriately documented and stored in the designated shared drive. Effectively manage a number of projects simultaneously and prioritise workload appropriately. Keep abreast of related developments as part of ongoing continuous professional development. Provide relevant and timely specialist advice and guidance on functional and information matters. Work with members of the team and key stakeholder to investigate the causes of any variance from plan/delivery targets and contribute to the implementation of solutions. Support the development of internal and external communications where required by regular contact with the teams, stakeholders and Communications team. Responsible for preparation of correspondence and complex papers, as directed by Manager. To work collaboratively across the NHS England and NHS Improvement matrix, including integrating the National Director's portfolio.
Systems Engineer - Coventry - Up to £40,000 plus benefits - Permanent A Systems Engineer opportunity has become available for one of the world's leading technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry. You will be responsible for developing, validating, and signing off the future generation of various vehicle systems and features. In your first few weeks in this Systems Engineer role, you can expect to: Support vehicle control system related hardware and software requirements development. Engage with suppliers and other stake holders to review hardware and software attributes. Participate in quality and robustness activities (i.e. FMEA, fault tree analysis, boundary diagram). Support the development of the Electrical and Electronic architectures. Validate and sign-off of vehicle system and interactions with other subsystems. Debug and troubleshoot new software and calibration deliveries. To apply for this Systems Engineer role, your soft skills, expertise and experience should include: Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Control Engineering or similar. Automotive engineering knowledge and experience in design, validation and integration for vehicle powertrain systems Knowledge of hybrid and electric components fundamentals Relevant engineering experience (ideally Systems Engineering) Ability to comprehensively understand customer requirements and follow product development processes A working knowledge of vehicle architectures, communication and components. If you're looking to make a positive impact and create change, possessing an inclusive and committed approach, you'll be rewarded with an excellent contract per-hour rate. If this contract Systems Engineer job in Coventry motivates and inspires you, please contact Jonathan Lee Recruitment today. We'd love to help you get your next role. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included
May 01, 2024
Full time
Systems Engineer - Coventry - Up to £40,000 plus benefits - Permanent A Systems Engineer opportunity has become available for one of the world's leading technology companies for development, simulation and testing in the automotive industry. You will be responsible for developing, validating, and signing off the future generation of various vehicle systems and features. In your first few weeks in this Systems Engineer role, you can expect to: Support vehicle control system related hardware and software requirements development. Engage with suppliers and other stake holders to review hardware and software attributes. Participate in quality and robustness activities (i.e. FMEA, fault tree analysis, boundary diagram). Support the development of the Electrical and Electronic architectures. Validate and sign-off of vehicle system and interactions with other subsystems. Debug and troubleshoot new software and calibration deliveries. To apply for this Systems Engineer role, your soft skills, expertise and experience should include: Degree in Electrical / Electronic Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, Control Engineering or similar. Automotive engineering knowledge and experience in design, validation and integration for vehicle powertrain systems Knowledge of hybrid and electric components fundamentals Relevant engineering experience (ideally Systems Engineering) Ability to comprehensively understand customer requirements and follow product development processes A working knowledge of vehicle architectures, communication and components. If you're looking to make a positive impact and create change, possessing an inclusive and committed approach, you'll be rewarded with an excellent contract per-hour rate. If this contract Systems Engineer job in Coventry motivates and inspires you, please contact Jonathan Lee Recruitment today. We'd love to help you get your next role. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included
The Redline Group are working with our customer, a leading designer of safety-critical equipment, in their search for a Contract Firmware Engineer - Embedded C to work on site at their Cambridgeshire offices. Easily commutable from Cambridge, Peterborough and the surrounding areas, this offers the potential of a long-term opportunity to support key new product development through to prototype. As our client is considered exempt for IR35 purposes, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing IR35 status, should you wish to operate via your own PSC. On an initial 6-month contract, you will work with a multi-disciplined team, involved in daily project stand-ups, writing embedded code and assisting in the testing and development phases. This is definitely a role where you have the opportunity to wear many hats and be involved in the complete life-cycle of the project. Key Skills Required - Contract Firmware Engineer - Embedded C, Cambridgeshire: - Experience of writing low level embedded C code - Proven experience of FreeRTOS and Linux operating systems - An appreciation of electronics schematics For more information or to apply for the Contract Firmware Engineer - Embedded C opportunity in Cambridgeshire, please contact Fahad McCann - quoting reference FMC1006
May 01, 2024
Full time
The Redline Group are working with our customer, a leading designer of safety-critical equipment, in their search for a Contract Firmware Engineer - Embedded C to work on site at their Cambridgeshire offices. Easily commutable from Cambridge, Peterborough and the surrounding areas, this offers the potential of a long-term opportunity to support key new product development through to prototype. As our client is considered exempt for IR35 purposes, the successful candidate will be responsible for assessing IR35 status, should you wish to operate via your own PSC. On an initial 6-month contract, you will work with a multi-disciplined team, involved in daily project stand-ups, writing embedded code and assisting in the testing and development phases. This is definitely a role where you have the opportunity to wear many hats and be involved in the complete life-cycle of the project. Key Skills Required - Contract Firmware Engineer - Embedded C, Cambridgeshire: - Experience of writing low level embedded C code - Proven experience of FreeRTOS and Linux operating systems - An appreciation of electronics schematics For more information or to apply for the Contract Firmware Engineer - Embedded C opportunity in Cambridgeshire, please contact Fahad McCann - quoting reference FMC1006
Senior Systems Engineer (MBSE)/Solutions Architect Farnborough (GU14) - Permanent We are building a new team led by our Principal Solution Architect at a state-of-the-art test and evaluation facility at a client site in Farnborough. You will help design, implement, and support new capability within the facility, taking part in both domestic manage development, and take part in both domestic and international trials while working with both present and future technology. Working autonomously at Farnborough with unprecedented access to the customer. Recognising and relaying customer requests, demands, and comments to our Lincoln location and as the project progresses, given on-site presence, you will be crucial to ensure that deployment, verification, and validation are successful. You will develop into the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the project facility acting as the main point of contact for stakeholder queries. The invaluable experience youll bring Joining a large project at the initial stages, you will be expected to gather stakeholder use cases and create requirements specifications, (URD & SRDs). This will mean providing ongoing support and continuous assistance during deployment to help with these design tasks, using your knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (UML/SysML/Archimate) expertise. Due to the highly secure nature of the projects that you will be involved with, you must be: A UK National and eligible to work in the UK Eligible to obtain and maintain a UK Government DV-level security clearance Essential experience Systems Engineering Test and acceptance of integrated systems Experience across the Engineering Delivery Lifecycle Requirements Management (DOORS/Enterprise Architect etc.) System Design Documentation Desirable experience Systems Modelling (UML/SysML) Defence Industry knowledge of EW systems Coding experience (JavaScript or MATLAB/Simulink) Previous ex-Military experience with EW systems (operator, maintenance, support, or acquisition).Our Electronic Warfare Operations Support Group (EWOS) is made up of around 60+ electronic warfare specialists. From all manner of backgrounds, our engineers, scientists, and ex-military personnel combine their experience to help our customers achieve the true operational potential and help keep their people and platforms safe. Responsible for: Technical solution production at the bid stage Technical solutions detailed in work and product breakdown structures at bid stage Production of engineering management plans Production of sub-contractors SOR / SOW (as required) to support solution delivery Production of use cases that support bid storyboards Identify appropriate tools and processes that support SA delivery and reduce engineering overhead Provision of requirements analysis on assigned projects Provision of requirements management on assigned projects Production of sub system requirement specifications Production of internal functional and non-functional requirements to enable detailed design Production of top-level design and documentation on assigned projects Production of design documentation for Design Reviews Ensuring that solutions are ready to enter design reviews (PDR and CDR) Provision of product owner input into review boards Solutions are ready for review with SA work finalised including but not limited to PDR, CDR, FAT and SAT Ensuring SA tasks are correctly booked and managed in support of the Project Manager Supporting the Software Lead and Test manager with acceptance criteria for each tool requirement Manage the acceptance of the solution internally in MASS and externally to the customer Ensuring toolset roadmaps are produced and maintained Communicate with BD and Tech Sales to ensure customer input is included in toolset roadmaps Support the production and maintenance of a roadmap when allocated responsibility for a toolset Communicating system designs to the Technical Head Management and supervision of small technical teams as required Mentoring of junior engineers Undertake other tasks to support the engineering team where required Comply with Company policies and procedures (including the Business Management System) QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE Essential: Systems Engineering, Requirements management Test and acceptance of integrated systems Full engineering delivery lifecycle Systems modelling Knowledge of subject matter Degree qualified seven years experience JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Senior Systems Engineer (MBSE)/Solutions Architect Farnborough (GU14) - Permanent We are building a new team led by our Principal Solution Architect at a state-of-the-art test and evaluation facility at a client site in Farnborough. You will help design, implement, and support new capability within the facility, taking part in both domestic manage development, and take part in both domestic and international trials while working with both present and future technology. Working autonomously at Farnborough with unprecedented access to the customer. Recognising and relaying customer requests, demands, and comments to our Lincoln location and as the project progresses, given on-site presence, you will be crucial to ensure that deployment, verification, and validation are successful. You will develop into the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the project facility acting as the main point of contact for stakeholder queries. The invaluable experience youll bring Joining a large project at the initial stages, you will be expected to gather stakeholder use cases and create requirements specifications, (URD & SRDs). This will mean providing ongoing support and continuous assistance during deployment to help with these design tasks, using your knowledge of Model Based Systems Engineering (UML/SysML/Archimate) expertise. Due to the highly secure nature of the projects that you will be involved with, you must be: A UK National and eligible to work in the UK Eligible to obtain and maintain a UK Government DV-level security clearance Essential experience Systems Engineering Test and acceptance of integrated systems Experience across the Engineering Delivery Lifecycle Requirements Management (DOORS/Enterprise Architect etc.) System Design Documentation Desirable experience Systems Modelling (UML/SysML) Defence Industry knowledge of EW systems Coding experience (JavaScript or MATLAB/Simulink) Previous ex-Military experience with EW systems (operator, maintenance, support, or acquisition).Our Electronic Warfare Operations Support Group (EWOS) is made up of around 60+ electronic warfare specialists. From all manner of backgrounds, our engineers, scientists, and ex-military personnel combine their experience to help our customers achieve the true operational potential and help keep their people and platforms safe. Responsible for: Technical solution production at the bid stage Technical solutions detailed in work and product breakdown structures at bid stage Production of engineering management plans Production of sub-contractors SOR / SOW (as required) to support solution delivery Production of use cases that support bid storyboards Identify appropriate tools and processes that support SA delivery and reduce engineering overhead Provision of requirements analysis on assigned projects Provision of requirements management on assigned projects Production of sub system requirement specifications Production of internal functional and non-functional requirements to enable detailed design Production of top-level design and documentation on assigned projects Production of design documentation for Design Reviews Ensuring that solutions are ready to enter design reviews (PDR and CDR) Provision of product owner input into review boards Solutions are ready for review with SA work finalised including but not limited to PDR, CDR, FAT and SAT Ensuring SA tasks are correctly booked and managed in support of the Project Manager Supporting the Software Lead and Test manager with acceptance criteria for each tool requirement Manage the acceptance of the solution internally in MASS and externally to the customer Ensuring toolset roadmaps are produced and maintained Communicate with BD and Tech Sales to ensure customer input is included in toolset roadmaps Support the production and maintenance of a roadmap when allocated responsibility for a toolset Communicating system designs to the Technical Head Management and supervision of small technical teams as required Mentoring of junior engineers Undertake other tasks to support the engineering team where required Comply with Company policies and procedures (including the Business Management System) QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE Essential: Systems Engineering, Requirements management Test and acceptance of integrated systems Full engineering delivery lifecycle Systems modelling Knowledge of subject matter Degree qualified seven years experience JBRP1_UKTJ
Open Targets (OT) is a unique public-private partnership working to deliver experimental data and informatics platforms that enable researchers to make more informed decisions about target selection for drug discovery. OT is a shared initiative between the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), a global leader in the management, integration and analysis of public domain life science data; world-leading pharmaceutical companies GSK, Sanofi, Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer and Genentech; and the Wellcome Sanger Institute. Generative AI has revolutionised the way we interact with knowledge. To benefit from the advances in LLM technology inside Open Targets, we are extending the capabilities of our platform towards LLM integration using open-source frameworks. The project aims to improve on extraction, representation, and usage of scientific knowledge, and present this knowledge to platform users in a user-friendly way. The central aims of the role we describe below will be 1) extending knowledge representation capabilities of the Open Targets platform towards custom knowledge graphs, and 2) interfacing with knowledge extraction and knowledge usage teams to ensure effective knowledge representations for any given task. Your role We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Software Engineer with expertise in Python and databases to join the AI knowledge management project for 3 years. We are open to applicants at various career stages, with particular interest in individuals who are eager to utilise cutting-edge technologies to address complex challenges in software development and informatics in the context of drug discovery. This position would be embedded within the Open Targets project team in the Saez-Rodriguez Group at the European Bioinformatics Institute and benefit from joint supervision with Sebastian Lobentanzer in the Saez-Rodriguez Group at Heidelberg University Hospital (UKHD). You will work collaboratively across the project group with other experts in ML/AI, NLP, data integration and product delivery across ChEMBL, ePMC, Open Targets and Heidelberg University Hospital on a common goal to integrate cutting-edge technology for knowledge extraction, representation and interpretation to help drug discovery scientist. As a crucial member of the project team team, you will design, build, and operate cloud-first software that interfaces with large-scale biomedical data and drug discovery. You will contribute to developing informatics tools designed to support identifying and prioritising drug targets. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and the expertise of our product owners and industry stakeholders, you will work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, international environment to tackle a wide range of algorithmic and technical challenges. As a Research Software Engineer you will be instrumental in extending our Open Targets Platform framework to include a modular knowledge graph platform. Your expertise will enhance the robustness and efficiency of our data processing and knowledge representation systems, contributing directly to our open science initiatives. As part of a dynamic, collaborative, and international team, you will be responsible for: Developing and implementing a knowledge graph framework on top of the existing data lake to improve our data sharing and analysis pipelines to assist drug discovery user stories. Working closely with data provision and analysis engineers up- and downstream of the framework. Working in an open-source environment, contributing to codebases and collaborating on agile development. Writing clean, efficient, and readable Python code to support our internal pipelines and integrate Large Language Models. Actively disseminating the outcomes of the project to the scientific community and stakeholders through well-crafted presentations and publications,community forumsandblog. You have Advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in computer science, bioinformatics, software development, or a related field. Strong skills in Python and familiarity with relevant frameworks and tools. Experience with databases and their Python integrations. Proficient in open-source development and version control (e.g., Git). Passionate about collaborative, agile development in a fast-paced environment. Experience in independent problem-solving and examples of resolving complex issues. Fluency in written and spoken English. Ability to effectively communicate ideas or issues and work with team members from multidisciplinary backgrounds. You might also have Understanding of the ecosystem of biomedical and/or clinical data resources Knowledge of human genetics, genomics, and/or drug discovery - or are interested in learning about these topics. Experience working with knowledge graphs (e.g., ) and graph databases (e.g., Neo4j). Experience leveraging embeddings derived from graph-based representations and/or machine learning. Experience building high-quality software and making frequent deployments as part of a regular software release process. Experience working with infrastructure-as-code, continuous integration, containers, Cloud infrastructure, and deployment. Interest in promoting your work and the ways we have solved complex challenges. Apply now! Benefits and Contract Information Financial incentives: depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £260, monthly child allowance of £314 per child. Non resident allowance up to £532 per month. Annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances Hybrid working arrangements Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover) Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays Relocation package including installation grant (as applicable) Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely) Family benefits: On-site nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances Contract duration: This position is a 3 year project contract non-renewable Salary: UK Equivalent £48,613.00 (Total package will be dependant on family circumstances) International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants. Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities. Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you. To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV via our online system. Applications will close on 20/05/2024. JBRP1_UKTJ
May 01, 2024
Full time
Open Targets (OT) is a unique public-private partnership working to deliver experimental data and informatics platforms that enable researchers to make more informed decisions about target selection for drug discovery. OT is a shared initiative between the European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI), a global leader in the management, integration and analysis of public domain life science data; world-leading pharmaceutical companies GSK, Sanofi, Bristol Myers Squibb, Pfizer and Genentech; and the Wellcome Sanger Institute. Generative AI has revolutionised the way we interact with knowledge. To benefit from the advances in LLM technology inside Open Targets, we are extending the capabilities of our platform towards LLM integration using open-source frameworks. The project aims to improve on extraction, representation, and usage of scientific knowledge, and present this knowledge to platform users in a user-friendly way. The central aims of the role we describe below will be 1) extending knowledge representation capabilities of the Open Targets platform towards custom knowledge graphs, and 2) interfacing with knowledge extraction and knowledge usage teams to ensure effective knowledge representations for any given task. Your role We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Software Engineer with expertise in Python and databases to join the AI knowledge management project for 3 years. We are open to applicants at various career stages, with particular interest in individuals who are eager to utilise cutting-edge technologies to address complex challenges in software development and informatics in the context of drug discovery. This position would be embedded within the Open Targets project team in the Saez-Rodriguez Group at the European Bioinformatics Institute and benefit from joint supervision with Sebastian Lobentanzer in the Saez-Rodriguez Group at Heidelberg University Hospital (UKHD). You will work collaboratively across the project group with other experts in ML/AI, NLP, data integration and product delivery across ChEMBL, ePMC, Open Targets and Heidelberg University Hospital on a common goal to integrate cutting-edge technology for knowledge extraction, representation and interpretation to help drug discovery scientist. As a crucial member of the project team team, you will design, build, and operate cloud-first software that interfaces with large-scale biomedical data and drug discovery. You will contribute to developing informatics tools designed to support identifying and prioritising drug targets. Leveraging cutting-edge technologies and the expertise of our product owners and industry stakeholders, you will work in a dynamic, multidisciplinary, international environment to tackle a wide range of algorithmic and technical challenges. As a Research Software Engineer you will be instrumental in extending our Open Targets Platform framework to include a modular knowledge graph platform. Your expertise will enhance the robustness and efficiency of our data processing and knowledge representation systems, contributing directly to our open science initiatives. As part of a dynamic, collaborative, and international team, you will be responsible for: Developing and implementing a knowledge graph framework on top of the existing data lake to improve our data sharing and analysis pipelines to assist drug discovery user stories. Working closely with data provision and analysis engineers up- and downstream of the framework. Working in an open-source environment, contributing to codebases and collaborating on agile development. Writing clean, efficient, and readable Python code to support our internal pipelines and integrate Large Language Models. Actively disseminating the outcomes of the project to the scientific community and stakeholders through well-crafted presentations and publications,community forumsandblog. You have Advanced degree (MSc, PhD) in computer science, bioinformatics, software development, or a related field. Strong skills in Python and familiarity with relevant frameworks and tools. Experience with databases and their Python integrations. Proficient in open-source development and version control (e.g., Git). Passionate about collaborative, agile development in a fast-paced environment. Experience in independent problem-solving and examples of resolving complex issues. Fluency in written and spoken English. Ability to effectively communicate ideas or issues and work with team members from multidisciplinary backgrounds. You might also have Understanding of the ecosystem of biomedical and/or clinical data resources Knowledge of human genetics, genomics, and/or drug discovery - or are interested in learning about these topics. Experience working with knowledge graphs (e.g., ) and graph databases (e.g., Neo4j). Experience leveraging embeddings derived from graph-based representations and/or machine learning. Experience building high-quality software and making frequent deployments as part of a regular software release process. Experience working with infrastructure-as-code, continuous integration, containers, Cloud infrastructure, and deployment. Interest in promoting your work and the ways we have solved complex challenges. Apply now! Benefits and Contract Information Financial incentives: depending on circumstances, monthly family/marriage allowance of £260, monthly child allowance of £314 per child. Non resident allowance up to £532 per month. Annual salary review, pension scheme, death benefit, long-term care, accident-at-work and unemployment insurances Hybrid working arrangements Private medical insurance for you and your immediate family (including all prescriptions and generous dental & optical cover) Generous time off: 30 days annual leave per year, in addition to eight bank holidays Relocation package including installation grant (as applicable) Campus life: Free shuttle bus to and from work, on-site library, subsidised on-site gym and cafeteria, casual dress code, extensive sports and social club activities (on campus and remotely) Family benefits: On-site nursery, child sick leave, generous parental leave, holiday clubs on campus and monthly family and child allowances Contract duration: This position is a 3 year project contract non-renewable Salary: UK Equivalent £48,613.00 (Total package will be dependant on family circumstances) International applicants: We recruit internationally and successful candidates are offered visa exemptions. Read more on our page for international applicants. Diversity and inclusion: At EMBL-EBI, we strongly believe that inclusive and diverse teams benefit from higher levels of innovation and creative thought. We encourage applications from women, LGBTQ+ and individuals from all nationalities. Job location: This role is based in Hinxton, near Cambridge, UK. You will be required to relocate if you are based overseas and you will receive a generous relocation package to support you. To apply, please submit a covering letter and CV via our online system. Applications will close on 20/05/2024. JBRP1_UKTJ
Location : Birkenhead, North West England, CH41 6DU : Croydon, London (region), CR0 2AQ : Coventry, West Midlands (England), CV1 2WT : Durham, North East England, DH1 5TR : Weymouth, South West England, DT4 9TT : Gloucester, South West England, GL1 1DQ : Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber, HU2 8JN : Leicester, East Midlands (England), LE3 5DR : Plymouth, South West England, PL6 5WS : Warton, North West England, PR4 1TE : Swansea, Wales, SA7 9FQ : Telford, West Midlands (England), TF3 4LR Salary : £41,206 Contract type : Permanent Working pattern : Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time Benefits : Competitive About the job It is an exciting time for HM Land Registry (HMLR) as we continue to embark on a major transformation programme. HMLR's ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. We are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer (Load and Performance testing) to join our Transformation & Technology Directorate.You will be part of the IT Operations Practice, which is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. Job description The Load and Infrastructure Performance Team plays an important role in load testing of Land Registry Services, providing assurance to the business and stakeholders.As part of your role, you will provide technical support for the maintenance of IT Infrastructure and platforms, as part of a wider infrastructure engineering community. You will plan and manage technical changes related to your specialism and implement technology to ensure non-functional requirements and service levels can be achieved, engaging with other technical specialists where appropriate. You will take responsibility for the resolution of incidents or escalation, as appropriate and support continuous enhancements to pre-production services and systems to prevent service outages. You will work with the delivery practice to construct and maintain realistic estimates and plans for Infrastructure deliverables, produce and maintain technical team documentation and work with the Lead Infrastructure Leads in the documentation of designs of new solutions.There will be frequent travel required to the Plymouth office to work with colleagues and other locations in the UK. Please note that due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.HMLR believe that a blended approach to where you work that enables some time working from home, as well as in the office may give you an improved experience and has clear business benefits, therefore we expect everyone to spend at least 60% of their working time in the office. Please see the attached candidate pack for further information on this role. Person specification To be successful in this role, you will either hold a qualification in Information Technology or a related area (Degree Level or equivalent) or have experience in a performance/load test field. You will also be ISTQB - Foundation in software testing qualified.You will have in-depth experience using LoadRunner Professional or Enterprise testing software and working knowledge of several relevant technologies and software such as Jenkins, Openshift, Kabana, Post Gres databases and mainframe Supersession.You will have experience with writing and modifying load-testing scripts using programming or scripting languages. You can also demonstrate evidence of gathering and analysing non-functional requirements, planning load tests and reporting to stakeholders.The role may require occasional planned out of hours working in order to deal with IT changes and maintenance. If needed to undertake on-call activities an additional payment is made based on the size of the on-call team.This post requires Security Clearance and could be subject to further background checks. You will require a minimum of 5 years of residence in the UK.For applicants applying to our Coventry office, please note that our office will be moving to our new location, Cheylesmore House, 5 Quinton Road, Coventry CV1 2WT. The move from our current location (CV1 3BH) will happen in phases, with all staff due to have moved to Cheylesmore House by July 2024.Where an individual taking up the responsibility will be based in the Swansea Office, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable. Benefits Alongside your salary of £41,206, HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. may have experience in the following: Administrator, Data Center Engineer, IT Support Engineer, Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer, Infrastructure Automation Engineer, IT Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructure Solutions Engineer, Infrastructure Analyst, Infrastructure Manager, IT Operations Engineer, Tester, Testing, Test Analyst, Test Engineer, etc. REF-213604
May 01, 2024
Full time
Location : Birkenhead, North West England, CH41 6DU : Croydon, London (region), CR0 2AQ : Coventry, West Midlands (England), CV1 2WT : Durham, North East England, DH1 5TR : Weymouth, South West England, DT4 9TT : Gloucester, South West England, GL1 1DQ : Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire and the Humber, HU2 8JN : Leicester, East Midlands (England), LE3 5DR : Plymouth, South West England, PL6 5WS : Warton, North West England, PR4 1TE : Swansea, Wales, SA7 9FQ : Telford, West Midlands (England), TF3 4LR Salary : £41,206 Contract type : Permanent Working pattern : Flexible working, Full-time, Part-time Benefits : Competitive About the job It is an exciting time for HM Land Registry (HMLR) as we continue to embark on a major transformation programme. HMLR's ambition is to become the world's leading land registry for speed, simplicity and an open approach to data. We are looking for an Infrastructure Engineer (Load and Performance testing) to join our Transformation & Technology Directorate.You will be part of the IT Operations Practice, which is responsible for the performance and delivery of all technical infrastructure which underpins and supports the organisation. HM Land Registry's existing software systems and services form part of the critical national infrastructure, safeguarding land and property ownership valued at £7 trillion. This enables over £1 trillion worth of personal and commercial lending to be secured against property across England and Wales. Job description The Load and Infrastructure Performance Team plays an important role in load testing of Land Registry Services, providing assurance to the business and stakeholders.As part of your role, you will provide technical support for the maintenance of IT Infrastructure and platforms, as part of a wider infrastructure engineering community. You will plan and manage technical changes related to your specialism and implement technology to ensure non-functional requirements and service levels can be achieved, engaging with other technical specialists where appropriate. You will take responsibility for the resolution of incidents or escalation, as appropriate and support continuous enhancements to pre-production services and systems to prevent service outages. You will work with the delivery practice to construct and maintain realistic estimates and plans for Infrastructure deliverables, produce and maintain technical team documentation and work with the Lead Infrastructure Leads in the documentation of designs of new solutions.There will be frequent travel required to the Plymouth office to work with colleagues and other locations in the UK. Please note that due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.HMLR believe that a blended approach to where you work that enables some time working from home, as well as in the office may give you an improved experience and has clear business benefits, therefore we expect everyone to spend at least 60% of their working time in the office. Please see the attached candidate pack for further information on this role. Person specification To be successful in this role, you will either hold a qualification in Information Technology or a related area (Degree Level or equivalent) or have experience in a performance/load test field. You will also be ISTQB - Foundation in software testing qualified.You will have in-depth experience using LoadRunner Professional or Enterprise testing software and working knowledge of several relevant technologies and software such as Jenkins, Openshift, Kabana, Post Gres databases and mainframe Supersession.You will have experience with writing and modifying load-testing scripts using programming or scripting languages. You can also demonstrate evidence of gathering and analysing non-functional requirements, planning load tests and reporting to stakeholders.The role may require occasional planned out of hours working in order to deal with IT changes and maintenance. If needed to undertake on-call activities an additional payment is made based on the size of the on-call team.This post requires Security Clearance and could be subject to further background checks. You will require a minimum of 5 years of residence in the UK.For applicants applying to our Coventry office, please note that our office will be moving to our new location, Cheylesmore House, 5 Quinton Road, Coventry CV1 2WT. The move from our current location (CV1 3BH) will happen in phases, with all staff due to have moved to Cheylesmore House by July 2024.Where an individual taking up the responsibility will be based in the Swansea Office, the ability to speak Welsh is desirable. Benefits Alongside your salary of £41,206, HM Land Registry contributes £9,881 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. may have experience in the following: Administrator, Data Center Engineer, IT Support Engineer, Network Operations Center (NOC) Engineer, Infrastructure Automation Engineer, IT Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructure Solutions Engineer, Infrastructure Analyst, Infrastructure Manager, IT Operations Engineer, Tester, Testing, Test Analyst, Test Engineer, etc. REF-213604
Job Title: Fire and Security Project Manager Location: Harlow, Essex Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum + Commission Scheme Are you a dynamic and experienced Project Manager with expertise in fire and security systems? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your leadership skills and technical knowledge can shine? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Job Description: As a Fire and Security Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful implementation of fire and security projects from conception to completion. Your role will involve managing project timelines, budgets, resources, and personnel to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of high-quality solutions. You will collaborate closely with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide technical expertise, and drive project success. Key Responsibilities: Manage multiple fire and security projects concurrently, ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and quality standards. Coordinate project activities, including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and communication. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Lead project teams, providing guidance, support, and motivation to achieve project goals. Collaborate with sales, engineering, and installation teams to develop comprehensive project plans and proposals. Conduct site visits, surveys, and assessments to gather project requirements and identify technical specifications. Oversee procurement processes, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management. Monitor project performance and financial metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions. Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure the continuous improvement of project management processes and methodologies. Qualifications and Skills: Proven experience as a Project Manager in the fire and security industry. In-depth knowledge of fire alarm systems, CCTV, access control, and other security technologies. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a keen eye for detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in project management tools and software. Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2) are advantageous. Full UK driving license. Benefits: Competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000 per annum, commensurate with experience. Commission scheme based on project performance. Opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, healthcare, and employee discounts. Supportive and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. If this opportunity is of interest email jamie.hine ( huntermasonconsulting. com Location: Harlow, Essex Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum + Commission Scheme Are you a dynamic and experienced Project Manager with expertise in fire and security systems? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your leadership skills and technical knowledge can shine? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Job Description: As a Fire and Security Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful implementation of fire and security projects from conception to completion. Your role will involve managing project timelines, budgets, resources, and personnel to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of high-quality solutions. You will collaborate closely with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide technical expertise, and drive project success. Key Responsibilities: Manage multiple fire and security projects concurrently, ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and quality standards. Coordinate project activities, including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and communication. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Lead project teams, providing guidance, support, and motivation to achieve project goals. Collaborate with sales, engineering, and installation teams to develop comprehensive project plans and proposals. Conduct site visits, surveys, and assessments to gather project requirements and identify technical specifications. Oversee procurement processes, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management. Monitor project performance and financial metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions. Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure the continuous improvement of project management processes and methodologies. Qualifications and Skills: Proven experience as a Project Manager in the fire and security industry. In-depth knowledge of fire alarm systems, CCTV, access control, and other security technologies. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a keen eye for detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in project management tools and software. Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2) are advantageous. Full UK driving license. Benefits: Competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000 per annum, commensurate with experience. Commission scheme based on project performance. Opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, healthcare, and employee discounts. Supportive and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. If this opportunity is of interest email jamie.hine ( huntermasonconsulting. com
May 01, 2024
Full time
Job Title: Fire and Security Project Manager Location: Harlow, Essex Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum + Commission Scheme Are you a dynamic and experienced Project Manager with expertise in fire and security systems? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your leadership skills and technical knowledge can shine? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Job Description: As a Fire and Security Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful implementation of fire and security projects from conception to completion. Your role will involve managing project timelines, budgets, resources, and personnel to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of high-quality solutions. You will collaborate closely with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide technical expertise, and drive project success. Key Responsibilities: Manage multiple fire and security projects concurrently, ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and quality standards. Coordinate project activities, including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and communication. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Lead project teams, providing guidance, support, and motivation to achieve project goals. Collaborate with sales, engineering, and installation teams to develop comprehensive project plans and proposals. Conduct site visits, surveys, and assessments to gather project requirements and identify technical specifications. Oversee procurement processes, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management. Monitor project performance and financial metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions. Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure the continuous improvement of project management processes and methodologies. Qualifications and Skills: Proven experience as a Project Manager in the fire and security industry. In-depth knowledge of fire alarm systems, CCTV, access control, and other security technologies. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a keen eye for detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in project management tools and software. Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2) are advantageous. Full UK driving license. Benefits: Competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000 per annum, commensurate with experience. Commission scheme based on project performance. Opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, healthcare, and employee discounts. Supportive and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. If this opportunity is of interest email jamie.hine ( huntermasonconsulting. com Location: Harlow, Essex Salary: £40,000-£45,000 per annum + Commission Scheme Are you a dynamic and experienced Project Manager with expertise in fire and security systems? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your leadership skills and technical knowledge can shine? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Job Description: As a Fire and Security Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the successful implementation of fire and security projects from conception to completion. Your role will involve managing project timelines, budgets, resources, and personnel to ensure the timely and efficient delivery of high-quality solutions. You will collaborate closely with clients, internal teams, and external stakeholders to understand project requirements, provide technical expertise, and drive project success. Key Responsibilities: Manage multiple fire and security projects concurrently, ensuring adherence to project schedules, budgets, and quality standards. Coordinate project activities, including planning, resource allocation, risk management, and communication. Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Lead project teams, providing guidance, support, and motivation to achieve project goals. Collaborate with sales, engineering, and installation teams to develop comprehensive project plans and proposals. Conduct site visits, surveys, and assessments to gather project requirements and identify technical specifications. Oversee procurement processes, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management. Monitor project performance and financial metrics, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions. Stay abreast of industry trends, regulations, and best practices to ensure the continuous improvement of project management processes and methodologies. Qualifications and Skills: Proven experience as a Project Manager in the fire and security industry. In-depth knowledge of fire alarm systems, CCTV, access control, and other security technologies. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Excellent organizational and time management abilities, with a keen eye for detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in project management tools and software. Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Prince2) are advantageous. Full UK driving license. Benefits: Competitive salary of £40,000-£45,000 per annum, commensurate with experience. Commission scheme based on project performance. Opportunities for career advancement and professional development. Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, healthcare, and employee discounts. Supportive and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement. If this opportunity is of interest email jamie.hine ( huntermasonconsulting. com
ELECTRONICS PROJECT MANAGER - INSIDE IR35 - £60 PER HOUR - SC CLEARED - STEVENAGE - 12 MONTHS (VERY LIKELY EXTENSIONS) - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for an Electronics Project Manager to join our client on an initial 12 month contract working from their major site in Stevenage. As a Senior Technical Project Manager in our team, you'll be at the heart of a successful, motivated group developing innovative solutions to meet complex customer requirements. You will gain knowledge in navigation sensor hardware; in both conventional and cutting-edge technologies and the system trades that shape their development. You will be involved in the strategic growth of a rapidly evolving team and will take a key role in several multi-national research programmes with UK-wide & European travel. What we're looking for from you: We're seeking a dynamic leader with: Proven experience in the development of electronic systems from concept to production A background in complex engineering industries, ideally aerospace or defence Ability to manage and deliver technically challenging work package in accordance with design gates and processes Experience in delivery, cost control and supplier performance A technical management background in a complex engineering industry Ability to lead and manage teams, suppliers and projects Highly organised and process driven individual Confident and assertive with the ability to influence change. An appreciation of electronics, RF and component packaging would be advantageous Appreciation of system design & integration challenges Experience with good systems engineering practices
May 01, 2024
Full time
ELECTRONICS PROJECT MANAGER - INSIDE IR35 - £60 PER HOUR - SC CLEARED - STEVENAGE - 12 MONTHS (VERY LIKELY EXTENSIONS) - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for an Electronics Project Manager to join our client on an initial 12 month contract working from their major site in Stevenage. As a Senior Technical Project Manager in our team, you'll be at the heart of a successful, motivated group developing innovative solutions to meet complex customer requirements. You will gain knowledge in navigation sensor hardware; in both conventional and cutting-edge technologies and the system trades that shape their development. You will be involved in the strategic growth of a rapidly evolving team and will take a key role in several multi-national research programmes with UK-wide & European travel. What we're looking for from you: We're seeking a dynamic leader with: Proven experience in the development of electronic systems from concept to production A background in complex engineering industries, ideally aerospace or defence Ability to manage and deliver technically challenging work package in accordance with design gates and processes Experience in delivery, cost control and supplier performance A technical management background in a complex engineering industry Ability to lead and manage teams, suppliers and projects Highly organised and process driven individual Confident and assertive with the ability to influence change. An appreciation of electronics, RF and component packaging would be advantageous Appreciation of system design & integration challenges Experience with good systems engineering practices
Senior Network Engineer Must have proven and extensive SD-WAN experience Location: Central London (4 days per week onsite / 1 day per week WFH) Up to £75,000 PA Senior Network Engineer sought by a well-known and public-facing organisation of circa 1200 IT end-users, with numerous sites spread across the county. The business is involved in significant, complex and critical logistical operations, providing services to hundreds-of-thousands. As Senior Network Engineer, you will assume responsibility for the management of reasonably complex Local and Wide Area Networks, WiFi, VPN's and VoIP Telephony for the business. You'll be part of a highly capable IT team of circa 20 supporting (in a hands-on capacity), complex IT Infrastructure and contributing to critical projects. Responsibilities: - Management and maintenance of all network hardware and equipment, establishing best practices for installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of network assets (hardware and software). - Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for administrating network resources. - Provide detailed Network Asset Management, together with documentation relating to network configuration and hardware / software assets. - Design and implementation of strategic plans to ensure network capacity meets both existing and future requirements. - Management of suppliers and contractors to secure network products and services. - Assist in development of BC / DR plans, responding to emergency network outages in accordance with those plans. - Development and monitoring of KPIs and performance metrics relating to the network. - Line management of a Network Engineer, providing guidance to the wider team where required. Required Experience: - Management, configuration and hands-on troubleshooting experience of enterprise LANs, WANs, WLANs and VPNs - Extensive experience with both Cisco and HP switches / firewalls - CCNA / CCNP, or equivalent practical experience - Strong technical knowledge of both network and PC operating systems. - Monitoring experience, ideally utilising SolarWinds and PTRG. - Implementation of SD-WAN solutions ( Palo Alto or Meraki ) - Ideally you'll also have experience working with Checkpoint firewalls Offering up to £75,000 PA plus excellent benefits, including free/subsidised travel on public transport and an industry leading pension scheme. Location; Central London, with occasional travel a requirement. Due to the nature of the role, some out-of-hours work is expected.
May 01, 2024
Full time
Senior Network Engineer Must have proven and extensive SD-WAN experience Location: Central London (4 days per week onsite / 1 day per week WFH) Up to £75,000 PA Senior Network Engineer sought by a well-known and public-facing organisation of circa 1200 IT end-users, with numerous sites spread across the county. The business is involved in significant, complex and critical logistical operations, providing services to hundreds-of-thousands. As Senior Network Engineer, you will assume responsibility for the management of reasonably complex Local and Wide Area Networks, WiFi, VPN's and VoIP Telephony for the business. You'll be part of a highly capable IT team of circa 20 supporting (in a hands-on capacity), complex IT Infrastructure and contributing to critical projects. Responsibilities: - Management and maintenance of all network hardware and equipment, establishing best practices for installation, configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of network assets (hardware and software). - Develop, implement, and maintain policies and procedures for administrating network resources. - Provide detailed Network Asset Management, together with documentation relating to network configuration and hardware / software assets. - Design and implementation of strategic plans to ensure network capacity meets both existing and future requirements. - Management of suppliers and contractors to secure network products and services. - Assist in development of BC / DR plans, responding to emergency network outages in accordance with those plans. - Development and monitoring of KPIs and performance metrics relating to the network. - Line management of a Network Engineer, providing guidance to the wider team where required. Required Experience: - Management, configuration and hands-on troubleshooting experience of enterprise LANs, WANs, WLANs and VPNs - Extensive experience with both Cisco and HP switches / firewalls - CCNA / CCNP, or equivalent practical experience - Strong technical knowledge of both network and PC operating systems. - Monitoring experience, ideally utilising SolarWinds and PTRG. - Implementation of SD-WAN solutions ( Palo Alto or Meraki ) - Ideally you'll also have experience working with Checkpoint firewalls Offering up to £75,000 PA plus excellent benefits, including free/subsidised travel on public transport and an industry leading pension scheme. Location; Central London, with occasional travel a requirement. Due to the nature of the role, some out-of-hours work is expected.