Opportunity
We have a great opportunity for a C# .NET Software Developer to join our fantastic Power software development team based in Cambridge.
GMSL
GMSL is the market-leading provider of 24/7 energy portfolio management services and software in Europe and plays a vital role in the energy business. We have unparalleled expertise in the industry, built up over 25 years of operating in energy markets throughout Europe.
Our software is used by some of the largest energy companies in the world and is developed using our unique operations experience, giving us clear insight into our customers’ needs.
We have a fantastic team of people and have a well-developed human-centred understanding of how to develop software, so this is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a friendly, small and highly technical team where you can have a real impact.
The role
You will be embedded as a full-stack developer in one of our small agile development teams. You will collaborate alongside the product owner, tester and other developers to develop features for PowerTrak, one of our leading software products.
Our view of agile software development is inspired by eXtreme Programming rather than Scrum. We focus more on the technical practices that enable agility, such as TDD, Pair Programming, SOLID, Simple Design etc. but we do find some of the rituals useful, such as Daily Stand-ups and Retrospectives.
The product
PowerTrak is a web application that provides comprehensive coverage of the European power markets, enabling users to schedule trades and crossborder flows from the UK down to Italy. PowerTrak is used in-house by the GMSL operations team to provide power scheduling services to a wide variety of customers including large banks, energy and trading companies. It is also licenced by customers who use it within their own operations teams.
The technology
PowerTrak uses a variety of technology, so any experience of the following would be great:
C#
.NET Core (MVC, RESTful Web APIs, dependency injection)
SQL Server, Entity Framework
HTML, CSS, jQuery
Your skills
You will be the sort of person who enjoys getting things done.
You will need to be great at thinking logically, but also laterally.
You must be able to communicate your thoughts well.
You should enjoy collaborating with others and relish solving challenging problems.
Your experience
You will have a minimum of five years development experience using C# & .NET in a commercial environment.
Experience of enterprise product development would be particulalry relevant to our business.
You will be comfortable working in an agile environment. Experience of any eXtreme Programming practices that are key to being agile, such as TDD, Pair Programming, SOLID, Simple Design would also be beneficial.
Salary
Salary will be reflective of your level of experience.
Location Cambridge – Hybrid (2-3 days a week in office)
Job type Permanent
Hours Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week
All our teams spend at least one day a week in the office and this role requires 2-3 days a week in office, so you need to be based within easy travel to Cambridge
Benefits
Our benefits include:
Annual bonus scheme
Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
25 days’ holiday
Private health care
Flexible working hours and remote working
Casual dress and a relaxed environment
Employee assistance program
Loyal service award
Cycle to Work scheme
Fresh fruit and great coffee
Free access to Cambridge University Botanic Gardens
Monthly team pub lunches
Working at GMSL
We are a small team. We have around 30 people in our software team, so even though we are a part of a company of around 100 people overall, the software team has retained a small team “startup” feel. Your colleagues will be from a wide variety of backgrounds – we encourage diversity, openness and gender equality.
We value the long-term. The success and stability that comes from 25+ years’ experience in software development means we value the long-term in terms of software development and the development of our people.
We empower teams and individuals. Teams are empowered to own their products. Individuals are empowered to make meaningful contributions at every level.
We are agile. We develop using an agile approach, which focuses on our ability to respond to change. We broadly follow XP practices, but we take a pretty pragmatic view about this. We adapt our processes to support the context, rather than follow a standard rigid process for all situations. We trust the teams who do the work to decide how best to do it.
We strive to make GMSL a great place to work. The management team are friendly, approachable and care personally about the people on their team. Managers consider the people on their team as the first priority and take our people’s personal situations into account in decision-making wherever they can.
We are flexible. Our teams typically work at least one day a week in our office in Cambridge, and the rest of the time working from home. We also have a day a month where the whole software department come in and we all go to the pub for lunch. Hours are flexible and are based on the needs of the team.
How to apply
Simply email us your CV and covering letter to recruit@gmsl.co.uk.
We will only consider people with a valid UK work permit.
GMSL have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK, proof of right to work in the UK will be requested prior to employment.
Salary depends on your level of experience.
Recruitment Agencies
We are not currently accepting recruitment agency applications, we’ll be in touch if we need you to help us. Thanks for your understanding.
Mar 01, 2024
Full time
Opportunity
We have a great opportunity for a C# .NET Software Developer to join our fantastic Power software development team based in Cambridge.
GMSL
GMSL is the market-leading provider of 24/7 energy portfolio management services and software in Europe and plays a vital role in the energy business. We have unparalleled expertise in the industry, built up over 25 years of operating in energy markets throughout Europe.
Our software is used by some of the largest energy companies in the world and is developed using our unique operations experience, giving us clear insight into our customers’ needs.
We have a fantastic team of people and have a well-developed human-centred understanding of how to develop software, so this is a great opportunity for someone who wants to join a friendly, small and highly technical team where you can have a real impact.
The role
You will be embedded as a full-stack developer in one of our small agile development teams. You will collaborate alongside the product owner, tester and other developers to develop features for PowerTrak, one of our leading software products.
Our view of agile software development is inspired by eXtreme Programming rather than Scrum. We focus more on the technical practices that enable agility, such as TDD, Pair Programming, SOLID, Simple Design etc. but we do find some of the rituals useful, such as Daily Stand-ups and Retrospectives.
The product
PowerTrak is a web application that provides comprehensive coverage of the European power markets, enabling users to schedule trades and crossborder flows from the UK down to Italy. PowerTrak is used in-house by the GMSL operations team to provide power scheduling services to a wide variety of customers including large banks, energy and trading companies. It is also licenced by customers who use it within their own operations teams.
The technology
PowerTrak uses a variety of technology, so any experience of the following would be great:
C#
.NET Core (MVC, RESTful Web APIs, dependency injection)
SQL Server, Entity Framework
HTML, CSS, jQuery
Your skills
You will be the sort of person who enjoys getting things done.
You will need to be great at thinking logically, but also laterally.
You must be able to communicate your thoughts well.
You should enjoy collaborating with others and relish solving challenging problems.
Your experience
You will have a minimum of five years development experience using C# & .NET in a commercial environment.
Experience of enterprise product development would be particulalry relevant to our business.
You will be comfortable working in an agile environment. Experience of any eXtreme Programming practices that are key to being agile, such as TDD, Pair Programming, SOLID, Simple Design would also be beneficial.
Salary
Salary will be reflective of your level of experience.
Location Cambridge – Hybrid (2-3 days a week in office)
Job type Permanent
Hours Mon-Fri, 37.5 hours per week
All our teams spend at least one day a week in the office and this role requires 2-3 days a week in office, so you need to be based within easy travel to Cambridge
Benefits
Our benefits include:
Annual bonus scheme
Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
25 days’ holiday
Private health care
Flexible working hours and remote working
Casual dress and a relaxed environment
Employee assistance program
Loyal service award
Cycle to Work scheme
Fresh fruit and great coffee
Free access to Cambridge University Botanic Gardens
Monthly team pub lunches
Working at GMSL
We are a small team. We have around 30 people in our software team, so even though we are a part of a company of around 100 people overall, the software team has retained a small team “startup” feel. Your colleagues will be from a wide variety of backgrounds – we encourage diversity, openness and gender equality.
We value the long-term. The success and stability that comes from 25+ years’ experience in software development means we value the long-term in terms of software development and the development of our people.
We empower teams and individuals. Teams are empowered to own their products. Individuals are empowered to make meaningful contributions at every level.
We are agile. We develop using an agile approach, which focuses on our ability to respond to change. We broadly follow XP practices, but we take a pretty pragmatic view about this. We adapt our processes to support the context, rather than follow a standard rigid process for all situations. We trust the teams who do the work to decide how best to do it.
We strive to make GMSL a great place to work. The management team are friendly, approachable and care personally about the people on their team. Managers consider the people on their team as the first priority and take our people’s personal situations into account in decision-making wherever they can.
We are flexible. Our teams typically work at least one day a week in our office in Cambridge, and the rest of the time working from home. We also have a day a month where the whole software department come in and we all go to the pub for lunch. Hours are flexible and are based on the needs of the team.
How to apply
Simply email us your CV and covering letter to recruit@gmsl.co.uk.
We will only consider people with a valid UK work permit.
GMSL have a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK, proof of right to work in the UK will be requested prior to employment.
Salary depends on your level of experience.
Recruitment Agencies
We are not currently accepting recruitment agency applications, we’ll be in touch if we need you to help us. Thanks for your understanding.
This is a key leadership role within the IT and Change function, responsible for overall operation and governance of the IT department and reporting directly to the group IT Director.
You will be responsible for defining policy, process and working practices and for ensuring an effective IT Support service to the Group.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Responsibilities include:
IT Service Delivery
Establishing, configuring and providing adoption assurance for service tooling
Oversight and co-ordination of incidents and requests on behalf of engineers within each subsidiary
Build relationships with senior leaderships within Group companies
Providing service reporting to senor leadership within each business
Delivery of Key IT Processes, in line with ISO27001 and ITIL, including:
Incident and Major Incident
Change Control
Access Control
Disaster Recovery Test Scheduling and Reporting
Service Desk Management
Information Security Audit
Capacity management
Vulnerability Management
Asset Management and SAM
Knowledgebase Management
Chairs the Businesses Monthly Governance meetings
Liaises with Group and subsidiary compliance teams to enable ongoing review of controls
Delivers the Group IT Risk Treatment Plan, updated the IT risk Register accordingly
Governance of MS Teams and SharePoint
Manages Vendors and Suppliers in line with the Group Supplier policy
Profile: Skills, experience, education
Skills
Strong technical awareness without being an expert
Excellent verbal, written, organisational communication skills
Strong background in ISO27001 and ITIL
Service leadership
Able to lead and mentor others who are not direct reports
Able to build relationships and engage with senior stakeholders
Customer service oriented
Knowledge of DR techniques and technologies
Strong awareness and experience of implementing IT Service management tools
Experience
5 years (or able to demonstrate excellent experience) of managing an IT Operation / Service Desk
Experience of working in a multi subsidiary business desirable
Experience of working within regulated industries preferred
Qualifications – Essential
Degree or equivalent
ITIL V4 Foundation
Qualifications – Desirable
ITIL V4 Create, Deliver, Support
ISO27001 Auditor
Formal training in people leadership
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, private medical insurance, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
Sep 08, 2023
Full time
This is a key leadership role within the IT and Change function, responsible for overall operation and governance of the IT department and reporting directly to the group IT Director.
You will be responsible for defining policy, process and working practices and for ensuring an effective IT Support service to the Group.
A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday. Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office.
Responsibilities include:
IT Service Delivery
Establishing, configuring and providing adoption assurance for service tooling
Oversight and co-ordination of incidents and requests on behalf of engineers within each subsidiary
Build relationships with senior leaderships within Group companies
Providing service reporting to senor leadership within each business
Delivery of Key IT Processes, in line with ISO27001 and ITIL, including:
Incident and Major Incident
Change Control
Access Control
Disaster Recovery Test Scheduling and Reporting
Service Desk Management
Information Security Audit
Capacity management
Vulnerability Management
Asset Management and SAM
Knowledgebase Management
Chairs the Businesses Monthly Governance meetings
Liaises with Group and subsidiary compliance teams to enable ongoing review of controls
Delivers the Group IT Risk Treatment Plan, updated the IT risk Register accordingly
Governance of MS Teams and SharePoint
Manages Vendors and Suppliers in line with the Group Supplier policy
Profile: Skills, experience, education
Skills
Strong technical awareness without being an expert
Excellent verbal, written, organisational communication skills
Strong background in ISO27001 and ITIL
Service leadership
Able to lead and mentor others who are not direct reports
Able to build relationships and engage with senior stakeholders
Customer service oriented
Knowledge of DR techniques and technologies
Strong awareness and experience of implementing IT Service management tools
Experience
5 years (or able to demonstrate excellent experience) of managing an IT Operation / Service Desk
Experience of working in a multi subsidiary business desirable
Experience of working within regulated industries preferred
Qualifications – Essential
Degree or equivalent
ITIL V4 Foundation
Qualifications – Desirable
ITIL V4 Create, Deliver, Support
ISO27001 Auditor
Formal training in people leadership
Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.
We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, private medical insurance, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.
Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all. We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.
Our Head of CRM & Data Management will join a small fast paced team, with the ideal candidate having a background in SME’s working technically hands on with a strong understanding of HUBSPOT and data management.
The core purpose for this role in its first year is to lead on hubspot usage, educating and consulting with teams, reviewing, identifying and implementing solutions to help future proof the platform. You will be our in-house expert supporting a workforce of (approx.) 70 and have a strong understanding of CRM systems terminology and use at SME level. We are looking for someone who can ensure effective workflows.
You will be responsible for managing and overseeing our CRM whilst providing some light touch support on wider systems day to day. Our ideal candidate will have experience specifically working with Hubspot, with some understanding of Wordpress.
Working closely with our 3rd party support partners you will be responsible for finding the most efficient ways of using the CRM and systems environment more effectively.
Our Head of CRM & Data Management will have strong project management skills and technical ability. You will have demonstrable experience leading effective data management practices and processes.
If you are an experienced Hubspot CRM & Data Manager, Head of CRM or CRM Executive and are looking for a business where you can further your career, take autonomy and lead a visionary function then this opportunity is not to be missed!
LOCATION: UK-Wide, hybrid working available with offices in MediaCityUK, Bristol and London
SALARY: FTE £45,000
CONTRACT: Initial 1-year initial fixed term full time OR min 3 days per week, scope to become permanent. Flexible hours.
TO APPLY: Email your CV, cover letter and/or 1-2-minute video link* to jobs@wearecreative.uk by 28th July 2023 midday. Please complete our anonymous diversity and inclusion survey. Interviews will take place by video conference 4th August, short notice period/ immediate appointment preferred.
* Video link optional. Creative UK is an inclusive recruiter and happy to make adjustments to our selection process by request
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Day to day CRM and data queries, working closely with 3rd party support where required
Auditing CRM use and recommended solutions for developing usage across wider teams
Lead internal training
Lead data management, sharing, processing and solutions to data-related problems
Manage processes that are conducive to increasing productivity, continuous integration and improvement.
Lead an internal data review, consultation, recommendations and project management
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
HUBSPOT CRM
Support the team with campaign building and driving customer acquisition across our product portfolio.
Create and manage membership engagement campaigns and workflows
End-to-end email testing for link accuracy, legal compliance, mobile optimisation & deliverability
Manage campaign segmentation and data selection
Setting up automation systems to support lead nurturing through the funnel
Own, manage and maintain customer and prospect data in the CRM system, and work with teams to ensure accuracy and completeness
Analyse customer and lead data and behaviour to identify trends and insights that can inform marketing and communication strategies
Ongoing development of a suite of reports for marketing, sales and operations
Ongoing support and management of the Sales Hub, Marketing Hub and Operations Hub
Ongoing support and training to teams
DATA MANAGEMENT
Maintain and improve data management processes and accuracy across systems; primarily Hubspot and Office365 (used for wider company data storage)
Ongoing management of data imports, cleansing, duplication, data enrichment, list management and data compliance
Improve policies and procedures for data management, sharing and processing
Work closely with the Marketing team to understand Hubspot integrations e.g. website, events, stripe - ensuring the CRM is linked and effective across integrations
OTHER
Provide light touch support to our Office365 environment e.g. ad-hoc updating of user permissions, monitoring of data storage, distribution lists (training will be provided)
Ensure management of CRM and data is strategic, utilising subscriptions and negotiating costs where required
Work with the wider team to ensure our digital offerings to stakeholders are appropriate, secure and connected
This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive; it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing
Required Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
CRM DEVELOPMENT experience, must have strong experience of work with HUBSPOT
Previous experience of working with large data sets and migrating data
PRO-ACTIVE, able to show initiative and to drive activity within deadlines.
Excellent COMMUNICATION skills, able to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels.
ORGANISED with experience of working to tight deadlines.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: knowledge of tools and managing projects from start to end
DATA MANAGEMENT experience with data functions (collection, analysis, distribution, GDPR)
Knowledge of Office365 & Wordpress (desirable)
All our employees will be expected to demonstrate behaviours associated with our company values. Our values drive the way we work; how we do things is just as important as what we do.
We join the dots; collaboration is in our DNA
We support and empower; we are here to make a difference
We are curious, open & honest
We celebrate difference & value equality of opportunity
OUR PEOPLE PERKS
Fully flexible hybrid working
Pension enrolment from 3 months service, 5% employer contribution
Cycle 2 Work scheme, in partnership with Halfords
Benefits hub, discounts across a broad range of partners
Life Assurance & BUPA private medical (1 years service)
Employee Assistance Programme, Health Assured
Mental Health Guardians
Summer Fridays, finish at 3pm every Friday throughout July & August
Your birthday off as paid leave, extra days off over the annual festive period
2 paid volunteer days per year to give something back to the community
Diversity Changes Everything: We value difference and celebrate the creativity that it brings.
We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation and industry by championing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, identities and talents.
Jul 05, 2023
Full time
Our Head of CRM & Data Management will join a small fast paced team, with the ideal candidate having a background in SME’s working technically hands on with a strong understanding of HUBSPOT and data management.
The core purpose for this role in its first year is to lead on hubspot usage, educating and consulting with teams, reviewing, identifying and implementing solutions to help future proof the platform. You will be our in-house expert supporting a workforce of (approx.) 70 and have a strong understanding of CRM systems terminology and use at SME level. We are looking for someone who can ensure effective workflows.
You will be responsible for managing and overseeing our CRM whilst providing some light touch support on wider systems day to day. Our ideal candidate will have experience specifically working with Hubspot, with some understanding of Wordpress.
Working closely with our 3rd party support partners you will be responsible for finding the most efficient ways of using the CRM and systems environment more effectively.
Our Head of CRM & Data Management will have strong project management skills and technical ability. You will have demonstrable experience leading effective data management practices and processes.
If you are an experienced Hubspot CRM & Data Manager, Head of CRM or CRM Executive and are looking for a business where you can further your career, take autonomy and lead a visionary function then this opportunity is not to be missed!
LOCATION: UK-Wide, hybrid working available with offices in MediaCityUK, Bristol and London
SALARY: FTE £45,000
CONTRACT: Initial 1-year initial fixed term full time OR min 3 days per week, scope to become permanent. Flexible hours.
TO APPLY: Email your CV, cover letter and/or 1-2-minute video link* to jobs@wearecreative.uk by 28th July 2023 midday. Please complete our anonymous diversity and inclusion survey. Interviews will take place by video conference 4th August, short notice period/ immediate appointment preferred.
* Video link optional. Creative UK is an inclusive recruiter and happy to make adjustments to our selection process by request
CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES
Day to day CRM and data queries, working closely with 3rd party support where required
Auditing CRM use and recommended solutions for developing usage across wider teams
Lead internal training
Lead data management, sharing, processing and solutions to data-related problems
Manage processes that are conducive to increasing productivity, continuous integration and improvement.
Lead an internal data review, consultation, recommendations and project management
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
HUBSPOT CRM
Support the team with campaign building and driving customer acquisition across our product portfolio.
Create and manage membership engagement campaigns and workflows
End-to-end email testing for link accuracy, legal compliance, mobile optimisation & deliverability
Manage campaign segmentation and data selection
Setting up automation systems to support lead nurturing through the funnel
Own, manage and maintain customer and prospect data in the CRM system, and work with teams to ensure accuracy and completeness
Analyse customer and lead data and behaviour to identify trends and insights that can inform marketing and communication strategies
Ongoing development of a suite of reports for marketing, sales and operations
Ongoing support and management of the Sales Hub, Marketing Hub and Operations Hub
Ongoing support and training to teams
DATA MANAGEMENT
Maintain and improve data management processes and accuracy across systems; primarily Hubspot and Office365 (used for wider company data storage)
Ongoing management of data imports, cleansing, duplication, data enrichment, list management and data compliance
Improve policies and procedures for data management, sharing and processing
Work closely with the Marketing team to understand Hubspot integrations e.g. website, events, stripe - ensuring the CRM is linked and effective across integrations
OTHER
Provide light touch support to our Office365 environment e.g. ad-hoc updating of user permissions, monitoring of data storage, distribution lists (training will be provided)
Ensure management of CRM and data is strategic, utilising subscriptions and negotiating costs where required
Work with the wider team to ensure our digital offerings to stakeholders are appropriate, secure and connected
This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive; it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing
Required Experience, Knowledge and Skills:
CRM DEVELOPMENT experience, must have strong experience of work with HUBSPOT
Previous experience of working with large data sets and migrating data
PRO-ACTIVE, able to show initiative and to drive activity within deadlines.
Excellent COMMUNICATION skills, able to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels.
ORGANISED with experience of working to tight deadlines.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: knowledge of tools and managing projects from start to end
DATA MANAGEMENT experience with data functions (collection, analysis, distribution, GDPR)
Knowledge of Office365 & Wordpress (desirable)
All our employees will be expected to demonstrate behaviours associated with our company values. Our values drive the way we work; how we do things is just as important as what we do.
We join the dots; collaboration is in our DNA
We support and empower; we are here to make a difference
We are curious, open & honest
We celebrate difference & value equality of opportunity
OUR PEOPLE PERKS
Fully flexible hybrid working
Pension enrolment from 3 months service, 5% employer contribution
Cycle 2 Work scheme, in partnership with Halfords
Benefits hub, discounts across a broad range of partners
Life Assurance & BUPA private medical (1 years service)
Employee Assistance Programme, Health Assured
Mental Health Guardians
Summer Fridays, finish at 3pm every Friday throughout July & August
Your birthday off as paid leave, extra days off over the annual festive period
2 paid volunteer days per year to give something back to the community
Diversity Changes Everything: We value difference and celebrate the creativity that it brings.
We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation and industry by championing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, identities and talents.
Job Summary:
The Security Systems Support Engineer (SSE) is an embedded role, with one of Pinkerton's largest clients (Fortune 500 company). The SSE will on a day-to-day basis, manage and maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely triaging, escalation, resolution, and coordination of all activities relating to the enterprise electronic security system to minimize system downtime.
The Engineer provides reactive (including out of hours on call) first-line technical support to service requests with remote diagnosis and resolution of system faults and proactively monitors the health of all security systems and devices. This position can be based anywhere (remote) within the United Kingdom.
Essential Functions:
Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
Maintain currency (working practices, risk, threat, regulatory, standards, technology) to ensure the delivery of the essential skills of the role.
Maintain accurate, up to date trackers/reporting tools and provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting metrics.
Mitigate any associated risks and develop (with the appointed installation provider) a coordinated project schedule/plan.
Monitor the various email security support aliases, triage, prioritise, and respond within the agreed response times.
Ensure all faults are captured accurately in the tracker ticketing system.
Provide remote investigation, first line support of all security systems, with escalations to appropriate resources.
Provide first line support to the Security Operations Centre's for all reported security system issues, escalating accordingly after triage.
Provide first line diagnostics of system issues prior to call outs being raised with the security vendor.
Following first line review and diagnostics of any security system faults, provide supporting information of the issue to the security vendor to enable them to provide a costing for site attendance or to expediate a quicker resolution provides estimated cost based upon the approved ROM calculator.
Obtain confirmation from the business owner of related break-fix costs and once approved provide purchase order confirmation to the point of contact or the security vendor and instruct to attend site.
Record and keep updated the break-fix call out log tracking and ticketing system at all stages, so it reflects the latest status of the call out/issue. This will include escalation, update, rectification notes, financials, and any associated correspondence.
Coordinate any works and site visits relating to the security systems with other parties and stakeholders on site following their processes as required.
Support with the coordination and oversee the execution of the planned preventative maintenance delivery by approved security vendors and validate their work in accordance with the clients' expectations.
Review any remediation proposal provided by the approved security vendors to ensure suitability prior to submittal for client for approval.
Escalate any concerns which impact on the security systems' performance to the EMEA Supplier Manager.
Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly spot checks on the systems to verify their correct operations and where required provide reports.
Conduct signal review - using the site signal trace – identify any items in the system tree that need review and provide a detailed breakdown of each devices reported activity along with any devices needing special attention.
Support the EMEA Supplier Manager with managing the EMEA approved security device/vendor list by providing feedback and input on supplier/device performance with recommendations for areas of improvement.
Contribute to the development and continual improvement of the EMEA regional specific standards, processes and supporting documentation. Ensure all processes are optimized and continually aligned to the client requirements.
All other duties assigned.
Education, Experience, and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience gained in an engineering capacity of installing, servicing, commissioning, technical support role, managing the deployment of standalone and integrated physical electronic security systems.
Competencies:
Thorough understanding of IT principles and practices.
Good understanding of enterprise security in a business environment.
Solid understanding of security operations, design, and systems integration.
Understanding of security systems Analog and IP CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion – intimate knowledge of Lenel, Milestone and Galaxy are desirable but the ability to learn these systems is critical.
Knowledge of local code/regulation/legislation knowledge for EMEA is desirable.
Able to take accountability and ownership of issues, actions, decisions, and outcomes.
Adaptable to work variations while ensuring on-going performance effectiveness.
Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.
Jun 12, 2022
Full time
Job Summary:
The Security Systems Support Engineer (SSE) is an embedded role, with one of Pinkerton's largest clients (Fortune 500 company). The SSE will on a day-to-day basis, manage and maintain a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the timely triaging, escalation, resolution, and coordination of all activities relating to the enterprise electronic security system to minimize system downtime.
The Engineer provides reactive (including out of hours on call) first-line technical support to service requests with remote diagnosis and resolution of system faults and proactively monitors the health of all security systems and devices. This position can be based anywhere (remote) within the United Kingdom.
Essential Functions:
Represent Pinkerton's core values of integrity, vigilance, and excellence.
Maintain currency (working practices, risk, threat, regulatory, standards, technology) to ensure the delivery of the essential skills of the role.
Maintain accurate, up to date trackers/reporting tools and provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting metrics.
Mitigate any associated risks and develop (with the appointed installation provider) a coordinated project schedule/plan.
Monitor the various email security support aliases, triage, prioritise, and respond within the agreed response times.
Ensure all faults are captured accurately in the tracker ticketing system.
Provide remote investigation, first line support of all security systems, with escalations to appropriate resources.
Provide first line support to the Security Operations Centre's for all reported security system issues, escalating accordingly after triage.
Provide first line diagnostics of system issues prior to call outs being raised with the security vendor.
Following first line review and diagnostics of any security system faults, provide supporting information of the issue to the security vendor to enable them to provide a costing for site attendance or to expediate a quicker resolution provides estimated cost based upon the approved ROM calculator.
Obtain confirmation from the business owner of related break-fix costs and once approved provide purchase order confirmation to the point of contact or the security vendor and instruct to attend site.
Record and keep updated the break-fix call out log tracking and ticketing system at all stages, so it reflects the latest status of the call out/issue. This will include escalation, update, rectification notes, financials, and any associated correspondence.
Coordinate any works and site visits relating to the security systems with other parties and stakeholders on site following their processes as required.
Support with the coordination and oversee the execution of the planned preventative maintenance delivery by approved security vendors and validate their work in accordance with the clients' expectations.
Review any remediation proposal provided by the approved security vendors to ensure suitability prior to submittal for client for approval.
Escalate any concerns which impact on the security systems' performance to the EMEA Supplier Manager.
Perform routine daily, weekly, and monthly spot checks on the systems to verify their correct operations and where required provide reports.
Conduct signal review - using the site signal trace – identify any items in the system tree that need review and provide a detailed breakdown of each devices reported activity along with any devices needing special attention.
Support the EMEA Supplier Manager with managing the EMEA approved security device/vendor list by providing feedback and input on supplier/device performance with recommendations for areas of improvement.
Contribute to the development and continual improvement of the EMEA regional specific standards, processes and supporting documentation. Ensure all processes are optimized and continually aligned to the client requirements.
All other duties assigned.
Education, Experience, and Certifications:
Bachelor's degree and five or more years of experience gained in an engineering capacity of installing, servicing, commissioning, technical support role, managing the deployment of standalone and integrated physical electronic security systems.
Competencies:
Thorough understanding of IT principles and practices.
Good understanding of enterprise security in a business environment.
Solid understanding of security operations, design, and systems integration.
Understanding of security systems Analog and IP CCTV, Access Control, Intrusion – intimate knowledge of Lenel, Milestone and Galaxy are desirable but the ability to learn these systems is critical.
Knowledge of local code/regulation/legislation knowledge for EMEA is desirable.
Able to take accountability and ownership of issues, actions, decisions, and outcomes.
Adaptable to work variations while ensuring on-going performance effectiveness.
Pinkerton is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to all applicants for all positions without regard to race/ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital/prenatal status, pregnancy/childbirth or related conditions, religion, creed, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any protected status by local, state, federal or country-specific law.
IT Security Manager - Security Operations - Birmingham Hybrid working available Salary £40,000-50,950 %Flex fund IT Security Manager required for a leading client based in Birmingham. My client is currently seeking a IT Security Manager to come on board to effectively manage the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This involves overseeing Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Additionally, this position involves leveraging and applying understanding of business objectives and security needs to identify issues and establish priorities for both internal and external delivery teams. Key skills and responsibilities, Strong IT Security Management experience Direct the Security Operations pillar, devising and implementing requirements, techniques, and resources to enhance value and mitigate risks across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management, and vulnerability management, among other areas. Spearhead the development and upkeep of Security Operations policies, standards, procedures, and documentation, including playbooks and guidelines. Oversee the implementation and adherence to security operations procedures, assessing real and potential security breaches, and ensuring thorough investigation and resolution. Familiarity with IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and industry best practices such as ITIL v4 and Agile. Understanding of day-to-day operations and industry best practices within a Security Operations Center (SOC). Proficiency in technical security aspects including firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams through the entire IT service lifecycle, fortifying security measures, and advancing capabilities through continual service enhancement. Track record of leading response efforts during live cyber incidents and executing remediation strategies. Experience collaborating with supplier teams to facilitate managed services delivery for enhancements. Broad experience spanning the entire spectrum of IT security, encompassing software, servers, infrastructure, and networks. Proven expertise in designing and implementing secure systems, and leading reviews of intricate security matters when necessary. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Emma Siwicki at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy
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IT Security Manager - Security Operations - Birmingham Hybrid working available Salary £40,000-50,950 %Flex fund IT Security Manager required for a leading client based in Birmingham. My client is currently seeking a IT Security Manager to come on board to effectively manage the Security Operations pillar within the IT Security, Compliance & Identity function. This involves overseeing Security technology and Security Operations Centre management. Additionally, this position involves leveraging and applying understanding of business objectives and security needs to identify issues and establish priorities for both internal and external delivery teams. Key skills and responsibilities, Strong IT Security Management experience Direct the Security Operations pillar, devising and implementing requirements, techniques, and resources to enhance value and mitigate risks across proactive monitoring, incident response, threat management, and vulnerability management, among other areas. Spearhead the development and upkeep of Security Operations policies, standards, procedures, and documentation, including playbooks and guidelines. Oversee the implementation and adherence to security operations procedures, assessing real and potential security breaches, and ensuring thorough investigation and resolution. Familiarity with IT Service Frameworks, methodologies, and industry best practices such as ITIL v4 and Agile. Understanding of day-to-day operations and industry best practices within a Security Operations Center (SOC). Proficiency in technical security aspects including firewalls, network security groups, and access controls. Demonstrated leadership in guiding teams through the entire IT service lifecycle, fortifying security measures, and advancing capabilities through continual service enhancement. Track record of leading response efforts during live cyber incidents and executing remediation strategies. Experience collaborating with supplier teams to facilitate managed services delivery for enhancements. Broad experience spanning the entire spectrum of IT security, encompassing software, servers, infrastructure, and networks. Proven expertise in designing and implementing secure systems, and leading reviews of intricate security matters when necessary. Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Emma Siwicki at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy
Main purpose of the role The primary responsibility of this role is to manage the Technology Support Services (part of DTS team), responsible for effective management of IT systems, business applications & information; and adapt CIFF's IT systems and related operational procedures to be more efficient, effective, and streamlined across all locations. The role will involve working directly with the Head of DTS and India Operations, Change Delivery Programme Manager, Technical Architect, IT Analysts, main point of contact for third party services providers and a wide range of stakeholders across the organisation, to efficiently deliver the technology support services. The role requires effective management of IT systems and assets, delivery of fit-for-purpose IT services, management of technology support services team and to act in alignment with CIFF staff needs and system functionality to contribute to organisational policy. It also includes handling the global annual IT operations budgets and ensuring cost effectiveness. The role is crucial for creating and maintaining focus, enthusiasm, and momentum through effective leadership for technology support services team and building people-centric team ethos, enabling positive and productive environment for employees at work. The role also has line management responsibilities for the IT Analysts in the DTS team across locations and will be responsible for performance management and pay review related aspects of the team.The role holder will also be expected to deputise for the Head of Digital Technology Solutions specifically in relation to IT Service Delivery matters across any location in times of absence and where appropriate delegation is requested. Role's responsibilities Strategy & planning Prepare and present high-quality analysis and research, as required, to support the business needs in determining future strategic priorities and setting operational plans for IT support. Lead and deliver on the development of sustainable strategies related to global technology support services which fundamentally contributes to the realisation of DTS strategy and the associated digital and technology investments, alongside other team members. Delivery & performance Develop, set and drive objectives for the technology support services team, with a key focus on customer service and satisfaction. Accountable for team delivery against the agreed objectives and for the effectiveness and efficiency of technology support services across CIFF. Lead and deliver the overall technology support services portfolio, overall management for resourcing, budget control, communication, and implementation. Develop and maintain the required processes, tools, and templates, covering all the aspects of how team operates and how technology projects are planned, executed, and implemented to the organisation. Maintain essential IT operations, including business applications, IT infrastructure, servers, email systems, audio-visual equipment, and end user computing devices across all the operating offices. Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative. Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration. Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software and identify opportunities and make recommendations for effective and efficient use and adoption of IT systems across the organisation. Develop and implement of IT policies and best practice guides for the organisation. Direct line management for the technology support services team members, provide direction for the technology support services team members and identify the opportunities for team training and skills advancement. Conduct regular system audits and share regular operation system reports with senior staff. Oversee and determine the timeframes for major IT projects including system updates, upgrades, migrations, and outages. Third party supplier management for the technology support services portfolio across CIFF Track and maintain hardware and software inventory. Stakeholder and partner management Conduct rigorous research and evaluation of potential partners, using agreed corporate protocols and techniques, to assess their suitability and credentials for collaborating on technology initiatives. Apply CIFF's agreed account management disciplines and approaches in all dealings with vendors and stakeholders, to ensure productive and professional relationships are maintained in a coordinated and strategic manner. Collaborating with senior colleagues, help to develop strategic technical capabilities to support CIFF's field facing agenda. Membership and leadership of the team Be a role model to less experienced team members, demonstrating CIFF's leadership behaviours and providing mentorship to aid their growth. Adopt a coaching approach with colleagues which instills a culture of openness and trust, embraces diverse thinking, and encourages continuous improvement and learning. We operate a matrix structure so reporting lines can vary between specific aspects of the role. Qualifications & Experience Experience working in multi-site organisations, preferably international. ITIL and MS Administration / Azure / Power Platform Certification. Excellent knowledge and experience on technical management, information analysis and of the following technologies: o Microsoft 365 including Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams o Microsoft Intune, Group Policy Management, Active Directory and Azure Active Directory o Microsoft Azure o Citrix ShareFile and Mimecast (mail gateway, Large File Send, Secure Messaging) o Networking Concepts and supporting product knowledge o Mobile Data Management and Telephony o Polycom based AV infrastructure. Self-starter with the ability to work and prioritise activities without supervision. Ability to manage expectations from the business and manage personnel. Educated to degree level, with appropriate specialist accreditation. Builds valuable partnerships/relationships based on shared goals, transparency, and mutual respect. Constantly seeks opportunities to improve and innovate, driving towards ever greater effectiveness and impact. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, written, verbal & exceptional active listening skills, with a customer service mentality. Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences using multi-channels. Able to effectively & collaboratively at all levels in an organisation influence other and move toward a common vision or goal. Forward-looking with a holistic approach and strong business acumen with an understanding of organisational issues and challenges. Good organisational skills with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics, problem-solving and root causes identification skills. Strong ability to prioritise, multitask and work independently, whilst maintaining the quality of work expected and meeting multiple deadlines as required. Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations, resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere. Is passionate about CIFF's mission, maintaining perspective on how daily actions contribute to improving the lives of children. Key working relationships CIFF CAO Head of DTS Change Delivery team IT Analysts Programme and Sector team SPOCs Management dimensions Responsibility for Technology support services team financial budget planning and tracking. The salary for this role is £80,000 per annum. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package here at CIFF that includes, but is not limited to the following: Annual leave - 25 days per annum. Increasing by 1 day after each year of service, to a maximum of 30 days. Bonus - CIFF currently operates a discretionary bonus scheme. Training allowance Wellbeing allowance Life insurance Medical insurance Please submit your application on or before 27th May 2024.
May 18, 2024
Full time
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It also includes handling the global annual IT operations budgets and ensuring cost effectiveness. The role is crucial for creating and maintaining focus, enthusiasm, and momentum through effective leadership for technology support services team and building people-centric team ethos, enabling positive and productive environment for employees at work. The role also has line management responsibilities for the IT Analysts in the DTS team across locations and will be responsible for performance management and pay review related aspects of the team.The role holder will also be expected to deputise for the Head of Digital Technology Solutions specifically in relation to IT Service Delivery matters across any location in times of absence and where appropriate delegation is requested. Role's responsibilities Strategy & planning Prepare and present high-quality analysis and research, as required, to support the business needs in determining future strategic priorities and setting operational plans for IT support. Lead and deliver on the development of sustainable strategies related to global technology support services which fundamentally contributes to the realisation of DTS strategy and the associated digital and technology investments, alongside other team members. Delivery & performance Develop, set and drive objectives for the technology support services team, with a key focus on customer service and satisfaction. Accountable for team delivery against the agreed objectives and for the effectiveness and efficiency of technology support services across CIFF. Lead and deliver the overall technology support services portfolio, overall management for resourcing, budget control, communication, and implementation. Develop and maintain the required processes, tools, and templates, covering all the aspects of how team operates and how technology projects are planned, executed, and implemented to the organisation. Maintain essential IT operations, including business applications, IT infrastructure, servers, email systems, audio-visual equipment, and end user computing devices across all the operating offices. Own projects, solutions, and key responsibilities within a larger business initiative. Handle business-critical IT tasks and systems administration. Research and evaluate emerging technologies, hardware, and software and identify opportunities and make recommendations for effective and efficient use and adoption of IT systems across the organisation. Develop and implement of IT policies and best practice guides for the organisation. Direct line management for the technology support services team members, provide direction for the technology support services team members and identify the opportunities for team training and skills advancement. Conduct regular system audits and share regular operation system reports with senior staff. Oversee and determine the timeframes for major IT projects including system updates, upgrades, migrations, and outages. Third party supplier management for the technology support services portfolio across CIFF Track and maintain hardware and software inventory. Stakeholder and partner management Conduct rigorous research and evaluation of potential partners, using agreed corporate protocols and techniques, to assess their suitability and credentials for collaborating on technology initiatives. Apply CIFF's agreed account management disciplines and approaches in all dealings with vendors and stakeholders, to ensure productive and professional relationships are maintained in a coordinated and strategic manner. Collaborating with senior colleagues, help to develop strategic technical capabilities to support CIFF's field facing agenda. Membership and leadership of the team Be a role model to less experienced team members, demonstrating CIFF's leadership behaviours and providing mentorship to aid their growth. Adopt a coaching approach with colleagues which instills a culture of openness and trust, embraces diverse thinking, and encourages continuous improvement and learning. We operate a matrix structure so reporting lines can vary between specific aspects of the role. Qualifications & Experience Experience working in multi-site organisations, preferably international. ITIL and MS Administration / Azure / Power Platform Certification. Excellent knowledge and experience on technical management, information analysis and of the following technologies: o Microsoft 365 including Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams o Microsoft Intune, Group Policy Management, Active Directory and Azure Active Directory o Microsoft Azure o Citrix ShareFile and Mimecast (mail gateway, Large File Send, Secure Messaging) o Networking Concepts and supporting product knowledge o Mobile Data Management and Telephony o Polycom based AV infrastructure. Self-starter with the ability to work and prioritise activities without supervision. Ability to manage expectations from the business and manage personnel. Educated to degree level, with appropriate specialist accreditation. Builds valuable partnerships/relationships based on shared goals, transparency, and mutual respect. Constantly seeks opportunities to improve and innovate, driving towards ever greater effectiveness and impact. Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, written, verbal & exceptional active listening skills, with a customer service mentality. Ability to clearly articulate messages to a variety of audiences using multi-channels. Able to effectively & collaboratively at all levels in an organisation influence other and move toward a common vision or goal. Forward-looking with a holistic approach and strong business acumen with an understanding of organisational issues and challenges. Good organisational skills with a natural inclination for planning strategy and tactics, problem-solving and root causes identification skills. Strong ability to prioritise, multitask and work independently, whilst maintaining the quality of work expected and meeting multiple deadlines as required. Flexible and adaptable; able to work in ambiguous situations, resilient and tenacious with a propensity to persevere. Is passionate about CIFF's mission, maintaining perspective on how daily actions contribute to improving the lives of children. Key working relationships CIFF CAO Head of DTS Change Delivery team IT Analysts Programme and Sector team SPOCs Management dimensions Responsibility for Technology support services team financial budget planning and tracking. The salary for this role is £80,000 per annum. Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package here at CIFF that includes, but is not limited to the following: Annual leave - 25 days per annum. Increasing by 1 day after each year of service, to a maximum of 30 days. Bonus - CIFF currently operates a discretionary bonus scheme. Training allowance Wellbeing allowance Life insurance Medical insurance Please submit your application on or before 27th May 2024.
Principal Cloud Security Engineer page is loaded Principal Cloud Security Engineer Apply locations London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR_7087 Let's be Principal Cloud Security Engineer - London ISS Stoxx is seeking a Principal Cloud Security Engineer to bring expert-level technical leadership to the development and deployment of our cutting-edge financial intelligence platform. We are in the early stages of a full-scale re-architecting of our on-prem estate to a modern componentized set of solutions using GCP technologies. In this IC role, you will collaborate with Principal Engineers to evolve and secure our platform architecture and interpret requirements and enterprise policies into requirements that maximize value in a secure way. You'll be an advocate of our platform architecture and solutions, demonstrating technical principles and business value. You'll be able to demonstrate comfort and success in a matrixed organization where reporting lines do not dictate technical direction - in a culture where the global Platform Engineering function collaborate to achieve shared success. You will have a can-do approach, understanding that security engineering is a service function that must enable other teams to deliver value safely and have proven approaches to balance reactive and proactive work. You'll be a humble expert, willing and able to meet people at their level and both help them and learn from them. You'll lead by example, using data and proof-of-concepts to bring people along and make them successful. You'll own deliverables as well as co-developing solutions with your peers and colleagues, to help other develop. 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We are dedicated to hiring the best, most talented people in our industry and empowering them with the resources and support to enhance their career, health, financial and personal well-being. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. We are invested in our people and are working every day to ensure a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Let's empower, collaborate, and inspire one another. Let's be . About ISS STOXX ISS STOXX GmbH is a leading provider of research and technology solutions for the financial market. Established in 1985, we offer top-notch benchmark and custom indices globally, helping clients identify investment opportunities and manage portfolio risks. Our services cover corporate governance, sustainability, cyber risk, and fund intelligence. Majority-owned by Deutsche Börse Group, ISS STOXX has over 3,400 professionals in 33 locations worldwide, serving around 6,400 clients, including institutional investors and companies focused on ESG, cyber, and governance risk. Clients trust our expertise to make informed decisions for their stakeholders' benefit. STOXX and DAX indices comprise a global and comprehensive family of more than 17,000 strictly rules -based and transparent indices. Best known for the leading European equity indices EURO STOXX 50, STOXX Europe 600 and DAX, the portfolio of index solutions consists of total market, benchmark, blue-chip, sustainability, thematic and factor-based indices covering a complete set of world , regional and country markets. STOXX and DAX indices are licensed to more than 550 companies around the world for benchmarking purposes and as underlyings for ETFs, futures and options, structured products, and passively managed investment funds. 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Information Technology Services' (ITS) provide IT Services to the global Crown Agents Group, ensuring IT solutions are identified and implemented to enable Crown Agents continued business operation in some of the most complex environments around the world Main Job Purpose Reporting into the Chief Operations and Performance Office, the Head of IT has overall responsibility for the management and delivery of corporate and client programming IT. The Head of IT is responsible for strategic planning, financial forecasting/budgeting and day-to-day operations IT across the CA group. They will also be responsible for ensuring that activities undertaken by and for the group are to the appropriate levels of effectiveness, quality, cost-efficiency and risk awareness Advise the Executive Committee & Board on IT strategy and tactical planning including policy & related best practice. Advise programme teams on IT strategy, budgets and risks associated during programme design phase. Work with the IT committee to establish the strategic direction and implementation of the Company's information systems. Ensure we remain up to date on the current trends and opportunities in IT to support effective and efficient business delivery. Provide strategic planning and insight into the future role of IT within the company globally; develop and refine related services to meet statutory and regulatory requirements Where necessary, lead the design and re-engineering of systems and processes to ensure it aligns with business need. Structure and resource the IT functions appropriately to facilitate delivery of service. Encourage & enable knowledge sharing and collaborative working across IT Identify ways to improve business efficiency via increased automation, integration and AI. Operational Management Oversee the setting of budgets and Annual Operating Plans for the IT. Lead a team of 4 to effectively deliver the ITS services Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT operational projects. Manage IT cost to ensure cost-effectiveness across licences, IT infrastructure and assets. Development and implementation of all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision. Oversight of Supplier budgets and invoices. Oversee the Service Desk Manager and the relationship with our outsourced service desk provider to ensure the required level on service, enhancing performance Negotiation and oversight of vendor, outsourced providers, consultant contracts and service agreements. Ensure a 'smart customer' approach to all external providers, in overseeing CA servers and the SQL database estate. General Provide technical cover for the IT management team, Service, Application and development managers. Provide cover and support to users with physical IT issues in the London office. Oversee and Support the IT Applications Manager to get the most out of applications used by the business. Oversee and support the IT team in any development requirements. Find ways to improve the service received in the international offices, to ensure this equates to the service received by staff in London. Manage and actively support daily operations of IT services including system interfaces, user support issues and IT maintenance tasks. About you Understanding database languages including SQL Understand integration languages and techniques including API and XML Experience of web, mobile app and portal development techniques Understanding of Cyber Security frameworks and experience in Cyber Security Accreditation Strong willingness to roll your sleeves up and dig in when support is needed Extensive experience of IT management including time spent at a senior management level. Experience working within a global organisation. Experience developing or contributing to ITS strategies. Experience supporting non-IT staff and programmes to use IT to enhance their experience and client offerings. Experience managing a Service Desk. Extensive experience in managing and negotiating with ITS suppliers. Experience in developing and adhering to ITS budgets. About us You'll be working with Crown Agents which is a high impact social enterprise passionate about transforming the future for millions of people. Since our creation in 1833 we have worked across the globe to improve public services and drive economic growth. Our expertise is finding new solutions to difficult problems for clients in the areas of health, governance, economic growth, humanitarian action and supply chain services. We work with and train leaders at local, national and international level to achieve lasting change drawing on our insight and experience. Crown Agents is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all candidates at all times as well as a business culture that reflects that belief. Crown Agents will treat everyone equally irrespective of race, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, and places an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Crown Agents shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidates are selected for interview, or in any terms of employment, and will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the role. Crown Agents is committed to being an organisation enhanced by diversity and encourages applications from anyone who shares our values and commitment to improving the lives of communities affected by poverty or conflict. About what's on offer Crown Agents offers an excellent salary package Crown Agents is piloting certain provisions of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), hence will request information from the applicant's previous employers relating to any findings of sexual misconduct during employment, or incidents involving the applicant under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms understanding of these recruitment procedures.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Information Technology Services' (ITS) provide IT Services to the global Crown Agents Group, ensuring IT solutions are identified and implemented to enable Crown Agents continued business operation in some of the most complex environments around the world Main Job Purpose Reporting into the Chief Operations and Performance Office, the Head of IT has overall responsibility for the management and delivery of corporate and client programming IT. The Head of IT is responsible for strategic planning, financial forecasting/budgeting and day-to-day operations IT across the CA group. They will also be responsible for ensuring that activities undertaken by and for the group are to the appropriate levels of effectiveness, quality, cost-efficiency and risk awareness Advise the Executive Committee & Board on IT strategy and tactical planning including policy & related best practice. Advise programme teams on IT strategy, budgets and risks associated during programme design phase. Work with the IT committee to establish the strategic direction and implementation of the Company's information systems. Ensure we remain up to date on the current trends and opportunities in IT to support effective and efficient business delivery. Provide strategic planning and insight into the future role of IT within the company globally; develop and refine related services to meet statutory and regulatory requirements Where necessary, lead the design and re-engineering of systems and processes to ensure it aligns with business need. Structure and resource the IT functions appropriately to facilitate delivery of service. Encourage & enable knowledge sharing and collaborative working across IT Identify ways to improve business efficiency via increased automation, integration and AI. Operational Management Oversee the setting of budgets and Annual Operating Plans for the IT. Lead a team of 4 to effectively deliver the ITS services Develop business case justifications and cost/benefit analyses for IT operational projects. Manage IT cost to ensure cost-effectiveness across licences, IT infrastructure and assets. Development and implementation of all IT policies and procedures, including those for architecture, security, disaster recovery, standards, purchasing, and service provision. Oversight of Supplier budgets and invoices. Oversee the Service Desk Manager and the relationship with our outsourced service desk provider to ensure the required level on service, enhancing performance Negotiation and oversight of vendor, outsourced providers, consultant contracts and service agreements. Ensure a 'smart customer' approach to all external providers, in overseeing CA servers and the SQL database estate. General Provide technical cover for the IT management team, Service, Application and development managers. Provide cover and support to users with physical IT issues in the London office. Oversee and Support the IT Applications Manager to get the most out of applications used by the business. Oversee and support the IT team in any development requirements. Find ways to improve the service received in the international offices, to ensure this equates to the service received by staff in London. Manage and actively support daily operations of IT services including system interfaces, user support issues and IT maintenance tasks. About you Understanding database languages including SQL Understand integration languages and techniques including API and XML Experience of web, mobile app and portal development techniques Understanding of Cyber Security frameworks and experience in Cyber Security Accreditation Strong willingness to roll your sleeves up and dig in when support is needed Extensive experience of IT management including time spent at a senior management level. Experience working within a global organisation. Experience developing or contributing to ITS strategies. Experience supporting non-IT staff and programmes to use IT to enhance their experience and client offerings. Experience managing a Service Desk. Extensive experience in managing and negotiating with ITS suppliers. Experience in developing and adhering to ITS budgets. About us You'll be working with Crown Agents which is a high impact social enterprise passionate about transforming the future for millions of people. Since our creation in 1833 we have worked across the globe to improve public services and drive economic growth. Our expertise is finding new solutions to difficult problems for clients in the areas of health, governance, economic growth, humanitarian action and supply chain services. We work with and train leaders at local, national and international level to achieve lasting change drawing on our insight and experience. Crown Agents is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all candidates at all times as well as a business culture that reflects that belief. Crown Agents will treat everyone equally irrespective of race, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, and places an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Crown Agents shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidates are selected for interview, or in any terms of employment, and will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the role. Crown Agents is committed to being an organisation enhanced by diversity and encourages applications from anyone who shares our values and commitment to improving the lives of communities affected by poverty or conflict. About what's on offer Crown Agents offers an excellent salary package Crown Agents is piloting certain provisions of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS), hence will request information from the applicant's previous employers relating to any findings of sexual misconduct during employment, or incidents involving the applicant under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the applicant confirms understanding of these recruitment procedures.
Working Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite in a week) We are looking for a talented and experienced Solution Architect with deeper expertise in Digital transformation (Platform modernization & Rationalisation), Data Analytics, Cloud architecture (primarily AWS & Azure) and Cloud cost optimization approach to join our team. As a Solution Architect, you will play a crucial role in technical advisory & solutions part of sales support, designing & implementing scalable, robust, and efficient solutions that meet the business requirements of our clients. You will work with President-UK & team to collaborate with potential & existing customers, and stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and development teams, to gather requirements, define architectures, and provide technical guidance throughout the software development lifecycle . You are all set to : Work with UK & European sales leaders and the wider Client organization to win new business. Collaborate with Customers ( Prospects & existing) and Client's internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable solution designs. Keen focus on understanding the functional and non-functional requirements Ability to articulate thought into actions to diverse sets of audiences like Business analysts, testers, coders, architects, and DevOps. Provide technical thought leadership to customers (prospects & existing) and guidance to Client's development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices and standards. Be Business Savvy ready to present business solutions to business sponsors. Be a problem solver and focus on providing different solutions to problems. Design end-to-end technical solutions that align with businessobjectives, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and maintainability. Build and operationalize target state architecture. Conduct architecture reviews and provide recommendations to improve system performance, reliability, and usability. Develop architectural documentation, including system diagrams, specifications, and guidelines, to support project delivery and future maintenance. Evaluate and selectappropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet project requirements. Lead proof-of-concept efforts and perform technical feasibility studies tovalidatesolution designs. Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and operations of the solution. Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and make recommendations for their application within the organization. Identifytechnical risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery. Be Hands-On ready to dive deeper into technology when needed. Understand Data design patterns. Conceive, and create on-paper solutions for target state architecture. Guide/Mentor tech team when needed. Evangelize the solution to different stakeholders . Experience in Healthcare, Banking & finance , and Manufacturing industry will be the added value , but not mandatory. You bring in : Proven track recordof10+ yearsin a solution architect role with an overall experience of15+ years. Strong experience designing and implementing scalable, distributed, and high-performance systems. Proven track recordin supporting pre-sales and sales activities enabling revenue growth. Providing thought leadership with prospect & existin g customers and internal Client teams. DeeperexpertiseinDigital transformation (Platform modernization & Rationalisation), Data Analytics, Cloud architecture (primarily AWS & Azure) , and Cloud cost optimization approach. Experience in designing solutions using the .NET tech stack, including C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Core. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure (also Google Cloud Platform will be good - not mandatory). Familiarity with Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) and experience in designing event-driven systems using Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings. Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience in Data Analytics, ML solutions & technology solutions . Gen AI R&D experience and understanding of business needs will be great. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent customer-facing , verbal , and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment. Proficiencyin one or more programming languages and frameworks. Knowledge of database technologies, both SQL and NoSQL. Knowledge of frontend technologies and frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools. Understanding of agile software development methodologies. Skills Job Description Job Title: Solution Architect Location: London, UK Duration: Permanent Working Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite in a week) We are looking for a talented and experienced Solution Architect with deeper expertise in Digital transformation (Platform modernization & Rationalisation), Data Analytics, Cloud architecture (primarily AWS & Azure) and Cloud cost optimization approach to join our team. As a Solution Architect, you will play a crucial role in technical advisory & solutions part of sales support, designing & implementing scalable, robust, and efficient solutions that meet the business requirements of our clients. You will work with President-UK & team to collaborate with potential & existing customers, and stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and development teams, to gather requirements, define architectures, and provide technical guidance throughout the software development lifecycle . You are all set to : Work with UK & European sales leaders and the wider Client organization to win new business. Collaborate with Customers ( Prospects & existing) and Client's internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable solution designs. Keen focus on understanding the functional and non-functional requirements Ability to articulate thought into actions to diverse sets of audiences like Business analysts, testers, coders, architects, and DevOps. Provide technical thought leadership to customers (prospects & existing) and guidance to Client's development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices and standards. Be Business Savvy ready to present business solutions to business sponsors. Be a problem solver and focus on providing different solutions to problems. Design end-to-end technical solutions that align with businessobjectives, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and maintainability. Build and operationalize target state architecture. Conduct architecture reviews and provide recommendations to improve system performance, reliability, and usability. Develop architectural documentation, including system diagrams, specifications, and guidelines, to support project delivery and future maintenance. Evaluate and selectappropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet project requirements. Lead proof-of-concept efforts and perform technical feasibility studies tovalidatesolution designs. Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and operations of the solution. Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and make recommendations for their application within the organization. Identifytechnical risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery. Be Hands-On ready to dive deeper into technology when needed. Understand Architecture design patterns, MVC, Microservices etc. Understand Data design patterns. Conceive, and create on-paper solutions for target state architecture. Guide/Mentor tech team when needed. Evangelize the solution to different stakeholders . Experience in Healthcare, Banking & finance , and Manufacturing industry will be the added value , but not mandatory. You bring in : Proven track recordof10+ yearsin a solution architect role with an overall experience of15+ years. Strong experience designing and implementing scalable, distributed, and high-performance systems. Proven track recordin supporting pre-sales and sales activities enabling revenue growth. Providing thought leadership with prospect & existin g customers and internal Client teams. DeeperexpertiseinDigital transformation (Platform modernization & Rationalisation), Data Analytics, Cloud architecture (primarily AWS & Azure) , and Cloud cost optimization approach. Experience in designing solutions using the .NET tech stack, including C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Core. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure (also Google Cloud Platform will be good - not mandatory). Familiarity with Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) and experience in designing event-driven systems using Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings. Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. . click apply for full job details
May 18, 2024
Full time
Working Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite in a week) We are looking for a talented and experienced Solution Architect with deeper expertise in Digital transformation (Platform modernization & Rationalisation), Data Analytics, Cloud architecture (primarily AWS & Azure) and Cloud cost optimization approach to join our team. As a Solution Architect, you will play a crucial role in technical advisory & solutions part of sales support, designing & implementing scalable, robust, and efficient solutions that meet the business requirements of our clients. You will work with President-UK & team to collaborate with potential & existing customers, and stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and development teams, to gather requirements, define architectures, and provide technical guidance throughout the software development lifecycle . You are all set to : Work with UK & European sales leaders and the wider Client organization to win new business. Collaborate with Customers ( Prospects & existing) and Client's internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable solution designs. Keen focus on understanding the functional and non-functional requirements Ability to articulate thought into actions to diverse sets of audiences like Business analysts, testers, coders, architects, and DevOps. Provide technical thought leadership to customers (prospects & existing) and guidance to Client's development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices and standards. Be Business Savvy ready to present business solutions to business sponsors. Be a problem solver and focus on providing different solutions to problems. Design end-to-end technical solutions that align with businessobjectives, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and maintainability. Build and operationalize target state architecture. Conduct architecture reviews and provide recommendations to improve system performance, reliability, and usability. Develop architectural documentation, including system diagrams, specifications, and guidelines, to support project delivery and future maintenance. Evaluate and selectappropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet project requirements. Lead proof-of-concept efforts and perform technical feasibility studies tovalidatesolution designs. Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and operations of the solution. Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and make recommendations for their application within the organization. Identifytechnical risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery. Be Hands-On ready to dive deeper into technology when needed. Understand Data design patterns. Conceive, and create on-paper solutions for target state architecture. Guide/Mentor tech team when needed. Evangelize the solution to different stakeholders . Experience in Healthcare, Banking & finance , and Manufacturing industry will be the added value , but not mandatory. You bring in : Proven track recordof10+ yearsin a solution architect role with an overall experience of15+ years. Strong experience designing and implementing scalable, distributed, and high-performance systems. Proven track recordin supporting pre-sales and sales activities enabling revenue growth. Providing thought leadership with prospect & existin g customers and internal Client teams. DeeperexpertiseinDigital transformation (Platform modernization & Rationalisation), Data Analytics, Cloud architecture (primarily AWS & Azure) , and Cloud cost optimization approach. Experience in designing solutions using the .NET tech stack, including C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Core. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure (also Google Cloud Platform will be good - not mandatory). Familiarity with Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) and experience in designing event-driven systems using Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings. Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. Experience in Data Analytics, ML solutions & technology solutions . Gen AI R&D experience and understanding of business needs will be great. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent customer-facing , verbal , and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment. Proficiencyin one or more programming languages and frameworks. Knowledge of database technologies, both SQL and NoSQL. Knowledge of frontend technologies and frameworks such as Angular, React, or Vue.js. Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools. Understanding of agile software development methodologies. Skills Job Description Job Title: Solution Architect Location: London, UK Duration: Permanent Working Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite in a week) We are looking for a talented and experienced Solution Architect with deeper expertise in Digital transformation (Platform modernization & Rationalisation), Data Analytics, Cloud architecture (primarily AWS & Azure) and Cloud cost optimization approach to join our team. As a Solution Architect, you will play a crucial role in technical advisory & solutions part of sales support, designing & implementing scalable, robust, and efficient solutions that meet the business requirements of our clients. You will work with President-UK & team to collaborate with potential & existing customers, and stakeholders, including business analysts, project managers, and development teams, to gather requirements, define architectures, and provide technical guidance throughout the software development lifecycle . You are all set to : Work with UK & European sales leaders and the wider Client organization to win new business. Collaborate with Customers ( Prospects & existing) and Client's internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into scalable solution designs. Keen focus on understanding the functional and non-functional requirements Ability to articulate thought into actions to diverse sets of audiences like Business analysts, testers, coders, architects, and DevOps. Provide technical thought leadership to customers (prospects & existing) and guidance to Client's development teams, ensuring adherence to architectural best practices and standards. Be Business Savvy ready to present business solutions to business sponsors. Be a problem solver and focus on providing different solutions to problems. Design end-to-end technical solutions that align with businessobjectives, ensuring scalability, performance, security, and maintainability. Build and operationalize target state architecture. Conduct architecture reviews and provide recommendations to improve system performance, reliability, and usability. Develop architectural documentation, including system diagrams, specifications, and guidelines, to support project delivery and future maintenance. Evaluate and selectappropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools to meet project requirements. Lead proof-of-concept efforts and perform technical feasibility studies tovalidatesolution designs. Collaborate with infrastructure and operations teams to ensure smooth deployment and operations of the solution. Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices, and make recommendations for their application within the organization. Identifytechnical risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project delivery. Be Hands-On ready to dive deeper into technology when needed. Understand Architecture design patterns, MVC, Microservices etc. Understand Data design patterns. Conceive, and create on-paper solutions for target state architecture. Guide/Mentor tech team when needed. Evangelize the solution to different stakeholders . Experience in Healthcare, Banking & finance , and Manufacturing industry will be the added value , but not mandatory. You bring in : Proven track recordof10+ yearsin a solution architect role with an overall experience of15+ years. Strong experience designing and implementing scalable, distributed, and high-performance systems. Proven track recordin supporting pre-sales and sales activities enabling revenue growth. Providing thought leadership with prospect & existin g customers and internal Client teams. DeeperexpertiseinDigital transformation (Platform modernization & Rationalisation), Data Analytics, Cloud architecture (primarily AWS & Azure) , and Cloud cost optimization approach. Experience in designing solutions using the .NET tech stack, including C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Core. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure (also Google Cloud Platform will be good - not mandatory). Familiarity with Event-Driven Architecture (EDA) and experience in designing event-driven systems using Cloud Platform as a Service (PaaS) offerings. Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. . click apply for full job details
Senior IT Procurement Manager Location: London hybrid 2-3 days per week Salary: £75000 -£85,000 About the Role: Join our dynamic IT Procurement Team at an exciting time of growth and transformation. With a £400m IT and Tech spend, this is an unparalleled opportunity to make a significant impact on our operations, particularly as we expand our parcels business and final mile delivery services. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement 3 to 5-year category strategies and plans, driving long-term value for the business. Manage Significant Spend: Oversee £100m+ spend across critical sub-categories, including Cyber Security (£20m), End User Computing (EUC), Telco, and Licensing. High-Profile Projects: Lead the re-tendering of the Unified Telco Contract, a £40m p/a agreement, ensuring optimal terms and performance. Oversee the renewal of our major reseller agreement. Vendor Management: Manage relationships with major tech vendors such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, and SAP, ensuring performance and contract compliance. Team Leadership: Mentor and guide a dedicated team of 3 Procurement Managers and several Procurement Assistants. Qualifications and Experience: Proven Track Record: Demonstrable experience in developing and executing IT/Tech category strategies with a 3 to 5-year outlook. Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge and experience in the following areas: End User Computing (EUC) Telco/Networks, preferably with specific experience managing major contracts Software and Licensing (Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, SAP) Cyber Security, especially working with Cyber Support Partners Leadership Skills: Strong evidence of leading and mentoring small teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Why Join Us? We are at the forefront of the logistics and delivery industry, driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead major procurement initiatives, influence strategic decisions, and contribute to the company's ongoing success in a highly visible capacity. Apply Now: If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for IT procurement and a proven ability to manage large-scale projects and teams, we want to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of delivery services.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Senior IT Procurement Manager Location: London hybrid 2-3 days per week Salary: £75000 -£85,000 About the Role: Join our dynamic IT Procurement Team at an exciting time of growth and transformation. With a £400m IT and Tech spend, this is an unparalleled opportunity to make a significant impact on our operations, particularly as we expand our parcels business and final mile delivery services. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement 3 to 5-year category strategies and plans, driving long-term value for the business. Manage Significant Spend: Oversee £100m+ spend across critical sub-categories, including Cyber Security (£20m), End User Computing (EUC), Telco, and Licensing. High-Profile Projects: Lead the re-tendering of the Unified Telco Contract, a £40m p/a agreement, ensuring optimal terms and performance. Oversee the renewal of our major reseller agreement. Vendor Management: Manage relationships with major tech vendors such as Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, and SAP, ensuring performance and contract compliance. Team Leadership: Mentor and guide a dedicated team of 3 Procurement Managers and several Procurement Assistants. Qualifications and Experience: Proven Track Record: Demonstrable experience in developing and executing IT/Tech category strategies with a 3 to 5-year outlook. Technical Expertise: Extensive knowledge and experience in the following areas: End User Computing (EUC) Telco/Networks, preferably with specific experience managing major contracts Software and Licensing (Oracle, IBM, Microsoft, SAP) Cyber Security, especially working with Cyber Support Partners Leadership Skills: Strong evidence of leading and mentoring small teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment. Why Join Us? We are at the forefront of the logistics and delivery industry, driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead major procurement initiatives, influence strategic decisions, and contribute to the company's ongoing success in a highly visible capacity. Apply Now: If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for IT procurement and a proven ability to manage large-scale projects and teams, we want to hear from you. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of delivery services.
Who we are: Access Partnership makes innovative technology work for the world. We're tech optimists who believe that innovative technology has been the driver of transformative change in the world. As the pace of innovation accelerates, and paradigm shifts across areas including AI, healthcare, space, and climate occur, we believe the potential for economic growth and human progress will increase. Delivering across 200 markets worldwide, we help businesses navigate complex regulatory challenges, optimise their technologies, accelerate growth, and support governments in designing policies and regulations that attract investment. Our specialist knowledge runs deep across all areas of digital technology, and we advise and drive every step of the journey; from setting strategy to designing policy, achieving and maintaining compliance, and measuring success. We join the dots to reduce risks and optimise outcomes, fuelling progress competitively, responsibly, and sustainably. Through the powerful partnership of transformative technology and purposeful policy,we're creating a world where people everywhere can benefit from innovation. About the department - Commercial Operations The AP team is looking for an exceptional product leader to work in a creative, fun, and fast-paced environment. This is newly created role, responsible for defining and driving our product strategy, including a global Knowledge Management and content distribution platform and our Enterprise Resource Platform (Oracle NetSuite). What you'll do: As a Senior Product Manager you will be responsible for the vision, strategy, requirements, and implementation of a bespoke Knowledge Management platform that will form the core of AP's internal operations - and eventually be offered to clients as well. The platform roadmap will also include a Generative AI component, yet to be built. You will also be the Product Manager for our ERP system. The position requires a highly entrepreneurial individual that can set the vision for the team, believes that product and user experience go hand-in-hand, and is not afraid of rolling up their sleeves. The ideal candidate has an extensive background in building 1.0 products and beyond - working with internal and external implementation partners - managing often conflicting priorities and requirements. As a leader, you will inspire through your words, actions, and frequent, small victories. As a manager, you will focus on clear, prioritized goals. As an individual contributor, you will define and communicate AP's knowledge management platform strategy, roadmap, plans, and priorities across organizations. What you can expect to be doing Crystallize opportunities and trends into clearly defined business plans & proposals. Build a world-class product while influencing across functional and organizational boundaries. Select and manage implementation partner(s) for building out the KMS platform. Setup process for managing the development cycle (tools, tracking, KPIs, etc.) Review and/or write the actual epics and user stories for the KMS and ERP platforms Collaborate closely with Marketing and Sales regarding product definition, project schedule, feature scope, definition, and project-related execution. Champion efforts to create a world class user experience. This will require an evangelist who believes the customer experience is integral to the company's success and who inspires the company to create superior products that integrates across different systems Prepare and deliver presentations, demonstrations, and product concepts. Typical audiences include executive management, customers, partners, and press. Research and evaluate competitive products & solutions Lead build, partner and buy scenario planning and execution Be the voice for and represent AP's product organization inside and outside AP What you'll need: 5+ years experience in Product-oriented roles You believe that candour is the foundation of a manager-employee relationship; you believe in maximizing employee productivity and employee job satisfaction; and you believe in individual responsibility and results over consensus Experience in leading product discussions and decisions within matrixed organizations comprised of strong individual contributors and managers You believe that data is the foundation for decision making and you are willing both to challenge and be challenged You have excellent communication and presentation skills You have numerous examples having built products from conception to market - addressing the needs of a diverse customer base, as well as building consensus among the company's executive and product leadership groups Nice to have: You have built and launched successful products and have also learned how to take something from 1.0 to 2.0 without getting lost in the process Experience working with a globally distributed development organization is strongly preferred An undergraduate degree in a technical field, plus a similar postgraduate degree is strongly preferred What we offer you: We work in a flexible hybrid model, typically aligning each employee to one of our global offices, with each person spending 2 days per week in the office, and 3 days remote. This role will be based from our London office. Our diverse, international client base of technology giants, start-ups and governments will provide the opportunity to work on multiple projects on behalf of industry leading companies. We boast a collaborative working environment, social events and a robust support system. We are committed to providing training and professional development for all colleagues.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Who we are: Access Partnership makes innovative technology work for the world. We're tech optimists who believe that innovative technology has been the driver of transformative change in the world. As the pace of innovation accelerates, and paradigm shifts across areas including AI, healthcare, space, and climate occur, we believe the potential for economic growth and human progress will increase. Delivering across 200 markets worldwide, we help businesses navigate complex regulatory challenges, optimise their technologies, accelerate growth, and support governments in designing policies and regulations that attract investment. Our specialist knowledge runs deep across all areas of digital technology, and we advise and drive every step of the journey; from setting strategy to designing policy, achieving and maintaining compliance, and measuring success. We join the dots to reduce risks and optimise outcomes, fuelling progress competitively, responsibly, and sustainably. Through the powerful partnership of transformative technology and purposeful policy,we're creating a world where people everywhere can benefit from innovation. About the department - Commercial Operations The AP team is looking for an exceptional product leader to work in a creative, fun, and fast-paced environment. This is newly created role, responsible for defining and driving our product strategy, including a global Knowledge Management and content distribution platform and our Enterprise Resource Platform (Oracle NetSuite). What you'll do: As a Senior Product Manager you will be responsible for the vision, strategy, requirements, and implementation of a bespoke Knowledge Management platform that will form the core of AP's internal operations - and eventually be offered to clients as well. The platform roadmap will also include a Generative AI component, yet to be built. You will also be the Product Manager for our ERP system. The position requires a highly entrepreneurial individual that can set the vision for the team, believes that product and user experience go hand-in-hand, and is not afraid of rolling up their sleeves. The ideal candidate has an extensive background in building 1.0 products and beyond - working with internal and external implementation partners - managing often conflicting priorities and requirements. As a leader, you will inspire through your words, actions, and frequent, small victories. As a manager, you will focus on clear, prioritized goals. As an individual contributor, you will define and communicate AP's knowledge management platform strategy, roadmap, plans, and priorities across organizations. What you can expect to be doing Crystallize opportunities and trends into clearly defined business plans & proposals. Build a world-class product while influencing across functional and organizational boundaries. Select and manage implementation partner(s) for building out the KMS platform. Setup process for managing the development cycle (tools, tracking, KPIs, etc.) Review and/or write the actual epics and user stories for the KMS and ERP platforms Collaborate closely with Marketing and Sales regarding product definition, project schedule, feature scope, definition, and project-related execution. Champion efforts to create a world class user experience. This will require an evangelist who believes the customer experience is integral to the company's success and who inspires the company to create superior products that integrates across different systems Prepare and deliver presentations, demonstrations, and product concepts. Typical audiences include executive management, customers, partners, and press. Research and evaluate competitive products & solutions Lead build, partner and buy scenario planning and execution Be the voice for and represent AP's product organization inside and outside AP What you'll need: 5+ years experience in Product-oriented roles You believe that candour is the foundation of a manager-employee relationship; you believe in maximizing employee productivity and employee job satisfaction; and you believe in individual responsibility and results over consensus Experience in leading product discussions and decisions within matrixed organizations comprised of strong individual contributors and managers You believe that data is the foundation for decision making and you are willing both to challenge and be challenged You have excellent communication and presentation skills You have numerous examples having built products from conception to market - addressing the needs of a diverse customer base, as well as building consensus among the company's executive and product leadership groups Nice to have: You have built and launched successful products and have also learned how to take something from 1.0 to 2.0 without getting lost in the process Experience working with a globally distributed development organization is strongly preferred An undergraduate degree in a technical field, plus a similar postgraduate degree is strongly preferred What we offer you: We work in a flexible hybrid model, typically aligning each employee to one of our global offices, with each person spending 2 days per week in the office, and 3 days remote. This role will be based from our London office. Our diverse, international client base of technology giants, start-ups and governments will provide the opportunity to work on multiple projects on behalf of industry leading companies. We boast a collaborative working environment, social events and a robust support system. We are committed to providing training and professional development for all colleagues.
Hays are currently partnered with a key Central Government Department who are urgently looking to bring in a Security Incident Specialist to sit within the Cyber Security product group, focused on cyber security incident management and security operations technologies that deliver enterprise security services to the organisation.The Role: Type: Contract Day Rate: £800 p/d inside IR35 Location: London (Stratford) Hybrid: 2 days on-site per week The successful candidate will have the following experience/qualifications: Cyber Security Incident Management CISSP or CISM certified Good understanding of the Security frameworks such as NIST, CIS Technical security knowledge and exposure to relevant technical architecture, environments, platforms, software industry and business practices Good knowledge and demonstrable experience of Security Incident Management principles, tools, processes, and procedures Experience of coaching others to improve security knowledge and skills MITRE Attack Framework Virtual Security Operations Centre Valid SC Clearance is highly preferred. Main responsibilities: Being a subject matter expert for security operations technologies driving the development and continual improvement of identity governance and privileged access processes. Act as cyber security incident manager, coordinating the lifecycle of security incidents available as and when high priority investigations arise. Ensure outcomes align with business priorities and policy and that lessons are learnt are propagated appropriately through the FCA Working with team peers, Vulnerability Specialist, Product Owner and Product Architect in driving forward the Operations Centre function within Cyber Security Create a community of the requisite interdepartmental security operations teams and product groups Consult with Cyber Security colleagues, Programmes & Projects on the design and implementation of new enterprise security products, services, policies, and procedures Coaching and guiding the Digital Technology & Innovation (DTI) Product Groups and the wider DTI Security community What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, or know somebody who may be, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or alternatively contact me on:Email: LinkedIn: in/benjaminoco Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
May 18, 2024
Full time
Hays are currently partnered with a key Central Government Department who are urgently looking to bring in a Security Incident Specialist to sit within the Cyber Security product group, focused on cyber security incident management and security operations technologies that deliver enterprise security services to the organisation.The Role: Type: Contract Day Rate: £800 p/d inside IR35 Location: London (Stratford) Hybrid: 2 days on-site per week The successful candidate will have the following experience/qualifications: Cyber Security Incident Management CISSP or CISM certified Good understanding of the Security frameworks such as NIST, CIS Technical security knowledge and exposure to relevant technical architecture, environments, platforms, software industry and business practices Good knowledge and demonstrable experience of Security Incident Management principles, tools, processes, and procedures Experience of coaching others to improve security knowledge and skills MITRE Attack Framework Virtual Security Operations Centre Valid SC Clearance is highly preferred. Main responsibilities: Being a subject matter expert for security operations technologies driving the development and continual improvement of identity governance and privileged access processes. Act as cyber security incident manager, coordinating the lifecycle of security incidents available as and when high priority investigations arise. Ensure outcomes align with business priorities and policy and that lessons are learnt are propagated appropriately through the FCA Working with team peers, Vulnerability Specialist, Product Owner and Product Architect in driving forward the Operations Centre function within Cyber Security Create a community of the requisite interdepartmental security operations teams and product groups Consult with Cyber Security colleagues, Programmes & Projects on the design and implementation of new enterprise security products, services, policies, and procedures Coaching and guiding the Digital Technology & Innovation (DTI) Product Groups and the wider DTI Security community What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, or know somebody who may be, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or alternatively contact me on:Email: LinkedIn: in/benjaminoco Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
Senior Systems Administrator £55 - £58/Hour Outside IR35 Reading 12 Months Clearance: DV We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for our Government client based Aldermaston, Reading. This role will be fully site based with no remote working. The Senior Systems Administrator role will be an initial 12 month contract, paying between £55 - £58 p/h Outside IR35. This role is outside IR35. Clearance: DV Role Profile: Assist the Technical Service Manager(s) and Team Leader in maintaining operational readiness and maximizing asset availability to meet program demands. Address and resolve significant issues promptly. Uphold and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality, and exhibit strong teamwork skills. Additional accountabilities may be defined and assigned through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as documented in the company management system. Deliver resilient, cost-effective, and highly available infrastructure for business operations, enabling the deployment, management, and maintenance of hosted services. Oversee the daily sustainment of Infrastructure Systems, ensuring effective planning, end-user impact assessment, change management, and problem management to meet deadlines, budgets, and service levels. Diagnose and resolve issues, escalating to team members, other teams, or vendors when necessary. Build and maintain relationships with other IT Operations teams to improve support and communication. Maintain and update technical skills to leverage new and emerging technologies for informed decision-making. Participate in technical briefing and support groups. Understand and develop support system road maps. Experience with application packaging. Transitioning from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Proficiency in Microsoft Configuration Manager and Microsoft AppV. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting. Desirable skills: Ivanti Workspace Control, Ivanti Device and Application Control, Advanced Installer, InstallShield, and MSI Studio, Group Policy If you are interested in the above role - Click the "Apply Now" button now for immediate review Senior Systems Administrator, Windows 10, Senior Systems Administrator, Windows 11, PowerShell, Senior Systems Administrator, Configuration Manager, AppV, Senior Systems Administrator, Systems Administrator, Ivanti, Systems Administration, SysAdmin As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know. Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Senior Systems Administrator £55 - £58/Hour Outside IR35 Reading 12 Months Clearance: DV We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator for our Government client based Aldermaston, Reading. This role will be fully site based with no remote working. The Senior Systems Administrator role will be an initial 12 month contract, paying between £55 - £58 p/h Outside IR35. This role is outside IR35. Clearance: DV Role Profile: Assist the Technical Service Manager(s) and Team Leader in maintaining operational readiness and maximizing asset availability to meet program demands. Address and resolve significant issues promptly. Uphold and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality, and exhibit strong teamwork skills. Additional accountabilities may be defined and assigned through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as documented in the company management system. Deliver resilient, cost-effective, and highly available infrastructure for business operations, enabling the deployment, management, and maintenance of hosted services. Oversee the daily sustainment of Infrastructure Systems, ensuring effective planning, end-user impact assessment, change management, and problem management to meet deadlines, budgets, and service levels. Diagnose and resolve issues, escalating to team members, other teams, or vendors when necessary. Build and maintain relationships with other IT Operations teams to improve support and communication. Maintain and update technical skills to leverage new and emerging technologies for informed decision-making. Participate in technical briefing and support groups. Understand and develop support system road maps. Experience with application packaging. Transitioning from Windows 10 to Windows 11. Proficiency in Microsoft Configuration Manager and Microsoft AppV. Proficiency in PowerShell scripting. Desirable skills: Ivanti Workspace Control, Ivanti Device and Application Control, Advanced Installer, InstallShield, and MSI Studio, Group Policy If you are interested in the above role - Click the "Apply Now" button now for immediate review Senior Systems Administrator, Windows 10, Senior Systems Administrator, Windows 11, PowerShell, Senior Systems Administrator, Configuration Manager, AppV, Senior Systems Administrator, Systems Administrator, Ivanti, Systems Administration, SysAdmin As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Circle and our Client guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. Our client is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, they guarantee to interview all veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where they have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, they will interview the best candidates from within that group. If you qualify, please notify us on We will be in touch to discuss your suitability and arrange your guaranteed interview. Should you require reasonable adjustments at any point during the recruitment process or if there is a better way for us to communicate, please do let us know. Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
Your Impact Real-Time Operations (RTO) is both one of five key lines of business today, and one of our most strategic priorities for delivering on our mission in the years and decades ahead. RTO includes our current products Axon Dispatch (the end-to-end enterprise software powering emergency services) and Axon Respond (live-streaming video, priority evidence upload, and more from our suite of cloud-connected cameras), as well as a pipeline of innovation positioning us to be the world's definitive real-time operations platform for public safety. What You'll Do Location: London, England or Remote, Greater London Area Reports to: Staff Engineer / Engineering Manager Lead engineering architecture design reviews Set a high technical bar for the team through code and architecture design reviews Mentoring engineers Working across teams with Product, Design, and Engineering to create integrated solutions that delight our customers Improve our Engineering process, including long-term thinking, sprint planning and stand-ups Building services that adhere to our high bar on availability and latency in this mission-critical space Working with the latest open source technologies What You Bring Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 6+ years of professional software development experience Experience designing and delivering highly-available, scalable cloud-based systems Backend service experience in multiple, managed languages such as Java, Scala, Go, C#, or similar Experience working with SQL or NoSQL data stores You follow the latest in software engineering and open source technologies, and can intuit the fine line between promising new practice and overhyped fad You love delighting end users and hunger for novel challenges Benefits that Benefit You Competitive Base Salary Annual Bonus and Restricted Stock Unit Eligibility Comprehensive Pension Plan with Matching Contribution 30 days paid holiday in addition to UK public holidays Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave for all employees Private Health Insurance Cash Plan including Dental, Optician and Therapeutic Treatment Plans GymPass Subscription Life assurance (x4 Annual Salary) Group income Protection Employee Assistance & Development Programs B enefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Your Impact Real-Time Operations (RTO) is both one of five key lines of business today, and one of our most strategic priorities for delivering on our mission in the years and decades ahead. RTO includes our current products Axon Dispatch (the end-to-end enterprise software powering emergency services) and Axon Respond (live-streaming video, priority evidence upload, and more from our suite of cloud-connected cameras), as well as a pipeline of innovation positioning us to be the world's definitive real-time operations platform for public safety. What You'll Do Location: London, England or Remote, Greater London Area Reports to: Staff Engineer / Engineering Manager Lead engineering architecture design reviews Set a high technical bar for the team through code and architecture design reviews Mentoring engineers Working across teams with Product, Design, and Engineering to create integrated solutions that delight our customers Improve our Engineering process, including long-term thinking, sprint planning and stand-ups Building services that adhere to our high bar on availability and latency in this mission-critical space Working with the latest open source technologies What You Bring Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field 6+ years of professional software development experience Experience designing and delivering highly-available, scalable cloud-based systems Backend service experience in multiple, managed languages such as Java, Scala, Go, C#, or similar Experience working with SQL or NoSQL data stores You follow the latest in software engineering and open source technologies, and can intuit the fine line between promising new practice and overhyped fad You love delighting end users and hunger for novel challenges Benefits that Benefit You Competitive Base Salary Annual Bonus and Restricted Stock Unit Eligibility Comprehensive Pension Plan with Matching Contribution 30 days paid holiday in addition to UK public holidays Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave for all employees Private Health Insurance Cash Plan including Dental, Optician and Therapeutic Treatment Plans GymPass Subscription Life assurance (x4 Annual Salary) Group income Protection Employee Assistance & Development Programs B enefits listed herein may vary depending on the nature of your employment and the location where you work.
University of the Arts London (UAL) is a world-leading creative university for teaching and research in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is made up of six renowned colleges and hosts several institutes that further the university's mission. Under the leadership of our President and Vice-Chancellor, we are designing the University around social purpose; through the students and ideas we send out into the world, and the partnerships we build to achieve social, environmental, and economic progress. Digital & Technology at UAL is on an exciting journey, shifting from a technology-centric to a user-centric approach, investing in the people and processes enabled by digital and transforming the student and staff experience. The VLE Technical Operations Manager is a new role in the Teaching and Learning Product team, and will play a pivotal role in enhancing Student Experience, through ensuring the technical operations of UAL's Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle), along with other Teaching and Learning products. Reporting to the DevOps Manager, you will ensure the team is delivering on day-to-day 3rd line support issues, managing server upgrades, and broader infrastructure/hosting requirements. Alongside this, you'll work closely with colleagues who focus on Development and Support to ensure effective resolution of issues and change delivery. More broadly, you will provide technical leadership, build and maintain key stakeholder relationships and lead on major incident response ensuring functionality of the University's VLE. You will also play a key role supporting our DevOps maturity focusing on maintaining and improving operational excellence. Core Skills Experience with web applications and the infrastructure/hosting requirements (for example Moodle, WordPress or other learning management systems or content management systems) Strong knowledge of customer centric service management processes Experience with web hosting platforms and security standards (e.g. Apache) Demonstrated ability to adapt to an ever-changing technical landscape. Extensive experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders and external partners to deliver and develop digital products and services. Demonstrable experience of driving and championing new ways of working while bringing people along with you UAL is a world-class university, shaping the creative industries worldwide, and staff have access to a range of benefits, which recognise and reward the contributions they make, including: Competitive salary package of up to 68,406 per annum 34 days annual leave plus public holidays Generous, defined benefit pension scheme Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of full maternity or paternity pay Closing date: Monday 20th May Interviews will take place virtually on Wednesday 29/ Thursday 30th May Hays Technology have been appointed by UAL to manage the recruitment of this role. For all enquiries, please contact Daniel Friedman at Hays Technology Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
May 18, 2024
Full time
University of the Arts London (UAL) is a world-leading creative university for teaching and research in art, design, fashion, communication and performing arts. UAL is made up of six renowned colleges and hosts several institutes that further the university's mission. Under the leadership of our President and Vice-Chancellor, we are designing the University around social purpose; through the students and ideas we send out into the world, and the partnerships we build to achieve social, environmental, and economic progress. Digital & Technology at UAL is on an exciting journey, shifting from a technology-centric to a user-centric approach, investing in the people and processes enabled by digital and transforming the student and staff experience. The VLE Technical Operations Manager is a new role in the Teaching and Learning Product team, and will play a pivotal role in enhancing Student Experience, through ensuring the technical operations of UAL's Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle), along with other Teaching and Learning products. Reporting to the DevOps Manager, you will ensure the team is delivering on day-to-day 3rd line support issues, managing server upgrades, and broader infrastructure/hosting requirements. Alongside this, you'll work closely with colleagues who focus on Development and Support to ensure effective resolution of issues and change delivery. More broadly, you will provide technical leadership, build and maintain key stakeholder relationships and lead on major incident response ensuring functionality of the University's VLE. You will also play a key role supporting our DevOps maturity focusing on maintaining and improving operational excellence. Core Skills Experience with web applications and the infrastructure/hosting requirements (for example Moodle, WordPress or other learning management systems or content management systems) Strong knowledge of customer centric service management processes Experience with web hosting platforms and security standards (e.g. Apache) Demonstrated ability to adapt to an ever-changing technical landscape. Extensive experience of working with a diverse range of stakeholders and external partners to deliver and develop digital products and services. Demonstrable experience of driving and championing new ways of working while bringing people along with you UAL is a world-class university, shaping the creative industries worldwide, and staff have access to a range of benefits, which recognise and reward the contributions they make, including: Competitive salary package of up to 68,406 per annum 34 days annual leave plus public holidays Generous, defined benefit pension scheme Family-friendly policies, including 26 weeks of full maternity or paternity pay Closing date: Monday 20th May Interviews will take place virtually on Wednesday 29/ Thursday 30th May Hays Technology have been appointed by UAL to manage the recruitment of this role. For all enquiries, please contact Daniel Friedman at Hays Technology Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
IT Systems Manager York, North Yorkshire £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Permanent Office based position Commutable from Leeds, Wetherby, Selby, Harrogate, Thirsk, or Malton Hours of Work Monday to Friday 8.30am 5pm Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting for an experienced IT Systems Manager for a company based in York, North Yorkshire which offers free onsite parking. The Role Reporting to the IT Operations Director, you will be responsible for the processes of the IT department to deliver the user desktop and mobile device experience. You will work closely with the rest of the IT team to ensure that efficient and clearly documented processes are used consistently across the business. You will have responsibility delegated to you for some key aspects of the administration of the company systems such as, but not limited to, user account creation, printing configuration and security, network configuration and filtering, using Intune/Auto-Pilot for Desktop imaging management and updates, telephony and supporting infrastructure. You will spend dedicated time each week, on learning and keeping up to date with IT system and application management to enable them to cover for the absence of the IT Operations Manager and have input to technical changes. You will provide second-line support to the deployment 9 and configuration of user devices to ensure they have the services and configurations to support user needs across the various locations the device might be used and cascade the knowledge acquired to the wider team. Duties To provide full support to staff with all IT & related queries. To install, configure, and update all hardware and software as required. To work with the IT Operations Manager and IT Technician s to ensure changes are tested and managed for users To administer the IT and Telephone networks as well as the key systems and applications To ensure email and ticket-based support requests are responded to in a timely manner and within the set timescales for response, escalation, or completion To ensure the production, verification and maintenance of support documentation, reports, checklists and user guides for the team and system users To ensure antivirus deployment across the business is kept current and reported risks are mitigated To maintain satisfactory standards of safety and security in relation to IT equipment. To manage/administer a Microsoft 365 environment i.e. user and group management, licensing, SharePoint and Teams To manage Microsoft Intune device management: Configuration profile design/management, Windows application packaging and deployment, Windows AutoPilot device provisioning To manage Endpoint and identity protection (through Microsoft Defender): security baselines, email filtering, Endpoint ASR rules To manage virtual machines (VMWare & Azure IaaS). Skills/Knowledge/Experience Experience of managing IT Solutions Microsoft 365 knowledge Experience of Virtual server, VMware or Azure Experience of managing DNS, DHCP, Radius and NPS Systems Experience of Firewall technologies, Switches and routers Networking VLAN configuration Excellent problem solving skills Project Management Skills Excellent communication skills Organised If you would like to apply for the role of IT Systems Manager, then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Deb on (phone number removed) Closing date is 10.6.2024 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
May 18, 2024
Full time
IT Systems Manager York, North Yorkshire £40,000 - £45,000 per annum Permanent Office based position Commutable from Leeds, Wetherby, Selby, Harrogate, Thirsk, or Malton Hours of Work Monday to Friday 8.30am 5pm Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are recruiting for an experienced IT Systems Manager for a company based in York, North Yorkshire which offers free onsite parking. The Role Reporting to the IT Operations Director, you will be responsible for the processes of the IT department to deliver the user desktop and mobile device experience. You will work closely with the rest of the IT team to ensure that efficient and clearly documented processes are used consistently across the business. You will have responsibility delegated to you for some key aspects of the administration of the company systems such as, but not limited to, user account creation, printing configuration and security, network configuration and filtering, using Intune/Auto-Pilot for Desktop imaging management and updates, telephony and supporting infrastructure. You will spend dedicated time each week, on learning and keeping up to date with IT system and application management to enable them to cover for the absence of the IT Operations Manager and have input to technical changes. You will provide second-line support to the deployment 9 and configuration of user devices to ensure they have the services and configurations to support user needs across the various locations the device might be used and cascade the knowledge acquired to the wider team. Duties To provide full support to staff with all IT & related queries. To install, configure, and update all hardware and software as required. To work with the IT Operations Manager and IT Technician s to ensure changes are tested and managed for users To administer the IT and Telephone networks as well as the key systems and applications To ensure email and ticket-based support requests are responded to in a timely manner and within the set timescales for response, escalation, or completion To ensure the production, verification and maintenance of support documentation, reports, checklists and user guides for the team and system users To ensure antivirus deployment across the business is kept current and reported risks are mitigated To maintain satisfactory standards of safety and security in relation to IT equipment. To manage/administer a Microsoft 365 environment i.e. user and group management, licensing, SharePoint and Teams To manage Microsoft Intune device management: Configuration profile design/management, Windows application packaging and deployment, Windows AutoPilot device provisioning To manage Endpoint and identity protection (through Microsoft Defender): security baselines, email filtering, Endpoint ASR rules To manage virtual machines (VMWare & Azure IaaS). Skills/Knowledge/Experience Experience of managing IT Solutions Microsoft 365 knowledge Experience of Virtual server, VMware or Azure Experience of managing DNS, DHCP, Radius and NPS Systems Experience of Firewall technologies, Switches and routers Networking VLAN configuration Excellent problem solving skills Project Management Skills Excellent communication skills Organised If you would like to apply for the role of IT Systems Manager, then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Deb on (phone number removed) Closing date is 10.6.2024 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are acting as an employment agency on behalf of its client. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
First Military Recruitment Ltd
Salisbury, Wiltshire
LB270 - Project Manager Location: Salisbury Salary: £ 40,000- £60,000 Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Project Manager on behalf of one of our clients. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. Duties and Responsibilities: Working under the applicable regulations and requirements of the company and the industry. Assisting with technical aspects of conducting hydrographic survey operations including vessel mobilisation, data acquisition, processing and reporting of hydrographic data. Assisting with technical queries from clients and team members and problem-solve for colleagues working offshore. Assisting with compilation of company hydrographic survey procedures. Working as part of a team of technical specialists. Liaising with clients to provide tenders and results in appropriate formats. Supporting the hydrographic survey manager to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Contributing to hydrographic survey strategies regarding projects, tasks, and operations current and future. Supporting the hydrographic survey manager to ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met. Developing an extensive knowledge of hydrographic and department processes. Reporting any potential technical issues relating to clients, project over-runs, etc. to Hydrographic Survey Manager and/ or Managing Director. Assisting with QA for projects within the hydrographic survey department. Any other duties and responsibilities as required for the role. Ensure that the requirements of the Health, Safety, Environment & Quality procedures, insofar as they affect works under their control, are properly implemented. Responsible for ensuring that risk assessments and method statements are followed by staff and contractors under their control. Initiate, implement and record safety inspections on projects they are directly involved with. Communicate to all personnel the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental procedures and applicable statutory requirements and ensure compliance. Continually engage with project teams and contractors to ensure that high HSEQ standards are being maintained at all times. Skills and Qualifications: At least 5 years experience in project management. Previous experience in a similar role. Live locally or willing to commute to Hampshire office. Full UK driving licence. Have pride and passion for high quality survey work and customer service. Effective communication skills.
May 18, 2024
Full time
LB270 - Project Manager Location: Salisbury Salary: £ 40,000- £60,000 Overview: First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Project Manager on behalf of one of our clients. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. Duties and Responsibilities: Working under the applicable regulations and requirements of the company and the industry. Assisting with technical aspects of conducting hydrographic survey operations including vessel mobilisation, data acquisition, processing and reporting of hydrographic data. Assisting with technical queries from clients and team members and problem-solve for colleagues working offshore. Assisting with compilation of company hydrographic survey procedures. Working as part of a team of technical specialists. Liaising with clients to provide tenders and results in appropriate formats. Supporting the hydrographic survey manager to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget. Contributing to hydrographic survey strategies regarding projects, tasks, and operations current and future. Supporting the hydrographic survey manager to ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met. Developing an extensive knowledge of hydrographic and department processes. Reporting any potential technical issues relating to clients, project over-runs, etc. to Hydrographic Survey Manager and/ or Managing Director. Assisting with QA for projects within the hydrographic survey department. Any other duties and responsibilities as required for the role. Ensure that the requirements of the Health, Safety, Environment & Quality procedures, insofar as they affect works under their control, are properly implemented. Responsible for ensuring that risk assessments and method statements are followed by staff and contractors under their control. Initiate, implement and record safety inspections on projects they are directly involved with. Communicate to all personnel the requirements of the Health & Safety and Environmental procedures and applicable statutory requirements and ensure compliance. Continually engage with project teams and contractors to ensure that high HSEQ standards are being maintained at all times. Skills and Qualifications: At least 5 years experience in project management. Previous experience in a similar role. Live locally or willing to commute to Hampshire office. Full UK driving licence. Have pride and passion for high quality survey work and customer service. Effective communication skills.
Software Engineer (C/C++ for Embedded Systems) Harrogate, North Yorkshire £35,000 - £40,000 per annum Ford & Stanley Specialists in Digital are recruiting a Software Engineer for a high-technology company who effectively ensure the successful running of the rail industry in Scotland. The Opportunity This company are a high-technology outfit based in Harrogate that provides highly innovative signalling systems to the UK s leading rail organisations. Originally a small business, built and run by PhD-qualified engineers, they were acquired by a multi-national in 2021 and are now looking to enhance the Business by adding a Software Engineer to support with writing code for embedded systems. Their main product is currently signalling systems that work in highly remote areas that are providing strategic rural routes where traditional ETCS signalling systems are not cost-effective. As a business they effectively run the railway in Scotland and this area in particular is an area of repeat business. This business are now looking to add a Software Engineer to the ranks to be responsible for the design and implementation of software running on multiple servers and embedded platforms which will contribute to the company s extensive software library. Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire (Hybrid working available after probation period 3 days in office, 2 days remote) Role and Responsibilities: Designing, writing, testing, and maintaining software using C/C++ language. Writing unit test software to support development and testing of new product prototypes. Participating in formal software testing, including factory and site acceptance testing of products. Documenting Applications and composing user manuals. Maintaining Software Development records. Participating in weekly team administration and engineering meetings. Assisting in maintaining a positive, enthusiastic, supportive work environment. Interacting with the Engineering Team, Operations Manager and Project Manager. Liaising with the Project Manager to estimate development schedules and reporting on progress. The Candidate Opportunity to join an industry specialist with ambitious growth plans who ensures the successful running of the rail industry in Scotland. Due to this business being an SME this person will have freedom of thought and have their expertise listened to. This person will receive the backing to develop their skills further in other areas such as hardware/firmware/design etc. Essentials Experience and knowledge of C/C++, an understanding of object-orientated programming techniques would be highly desirable. Will be able to demonstrate strong technical contribution to practical engineering projects. Full UK Driving Licence Desirable Experience with microcontrollers and embedded platforms, along with knowledge of electronic hardware. An understanding of SQL databases and an appreciation for software version control. Experience and understanding of GUI frameworks, such as Qt and QML (or similar). Experience of distributed system programming techniques using server-client, sockets, or other communications protocols Closing Date: Monday 10th June 2024 Likely Job Titles: Software Engineer, Software Developer About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. Ford & Stanley Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Committed employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
May 18, 2024
Full time
Software Engineer (C/C++ for Embedded Systems) Harrogate, North Yorkshire £35,000 - £40,000 per annum Ford & Stanley Specialists in Digital are recruiting a Software Engineer for a high-technology company who effectively ensure the successful running of the rail industry in Scotland. The Opportunity This company are a high-technology outfit based in Harrogate that provides highly innovative signalling systems to the UK s leading rail organisations. Originally a small business, built and run by PhD-qualified engineers, they were acquired by a multi-national in 2021 and are now looking to enhance the Business by adding a Software Engineer to support with writing code for embedded systems. Their main product is currently signalling systems that work in highly remote areas that are providing strategic rural routes where traditional ETCS signalling systems are not cost-effective. As a business they effectively run the railway in Scotland and this area in particular is an area of repeat business. This business are now looking to add a Software Engineer to the ranks to be responsible for the design and implementation of software running on multiple servers and embedded platforms which will contribute to the company s extensive software library. Location: Harrogate, North Yorkshire (Hybrid working available after probation period 3 days in office, 2 days remote) Role and Responsibilities: Designing, writing, testing, and maintaining software using C/C++ language. Writing unit test software to support development and testing of new product prototypes. Participating in formal software testing, including factory and site acceptance testing of products. Documenting Applications and composing user manuals. Maintaining Software Development records. Participating in weekly team administration and engineering meetings. Assisting in maintaining a positive, enthusiastic, supportive work environment. Interacting with the Engineering Team, Operations Manager and Project Manager. Liaising with the Project Manager to estimate development schedules and reporting on progress. The Candidate Opportunity to join an industry specialist with ambitious growth plans who ensures the successful running of the rail industry in Scotland. Due to this business being an SME this person will have freedom of thought and have their expertise listened to. This person will receive the backing to develop their skills further in other areas such as hardware/firmware/design etc. Essentials Experience and knowledge of C/C++, an understanding of object-orientated programming techniques would be highly desirable. Will be able to demonstrate strong technical contribution to practical engineering projects. Full UK Driving Licence Desirable Experience with microcontrollers and embedded platforms, along with knowledge of electronic hardware. An understanding of SQL databases and an appreciation for software version control. Experience and understanding of GUI frameworks, such as Qt and QML (or similar). Experience of distributed system programming techniques using server-client, sockets, or other communications protocols Closing Date: Monday 10th June 2024 Likely Job Titles: Software Engineer, Software Developer About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. Ford & Stanley Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Committed employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
A Global Insurer requires an experienced London Market Operations professional to lead the operational and administrative processing for their reinsurance administration within their UK operation division.You will be responsible for the delivery of high quality risk data to the organisations reserving, pricing and data functions in support of the companies data analytics objectives. You will create and monitor the controls required to verify the completeness and accuracy of premium entries in line with the appropriate standards. As the operational lead you will be responsible for managing and mentoring the operations team, monitoring the performance and embedding a high performing culture. You will also be the main point of contact for any operational, underwriting and reporting process queries and any improvements which need to be implemented. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Underwriting or Reinsurance Operations, experience of leading a team and be keen to assess current processes and implement change.
May 18, 2024
Full time
A Global Insurer requires an experienced London Market Operations professional to lead the operational and administrative processing for their reinsurance administration within their UK operation division.You will be responsible for the delivery of high quality risk data to the organisations reserving, pricing and data functions in support of the companies data analytics objectives. You will create and monitor the controls required to verify the completeness and accuracy of premium entries in line with the appropriate standards. As the operational lead you will be responsible for managing and mentoring the operations team, monitoring the performance and embedding a high performing culture. You will also be the main point of contact for any operational, underwriting and reporting process queries and any improvements which need to be implemented. The successful candidate will have a strong background in Underwriting or Reinsurance Operations, experience of leading a team and be keen to assess current processes and implement change.
As a Data Product Analyst, you will play a critical role in analysing and optimising cash product portfolios, including overdrafts, loans, accounts, and interest rates. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights that enhance product performance and customer experience. Client Details My Client is a world leading European Bank, who has deep roots in the UK with an office in the heart of London as well as multiple offices across the UK and globally. Description Your key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to: Conducting detailed data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities in the cash products portfolio Developing and maintaining data models to support product performance tracking and forecasting Utilising statistical techniques and software (e.g., SQL, Python, R) to analyse large datasets Monitor and report on the performance of overdrafts, loans, accounts, and interest rates Provide insights and recommendations to optimise product features, pricing, and positioning Collaborate with product managers to develop and implement strategies that drive growth and profitability Engage with key stakeholders, including product managers, finance, marketing, and operations teams, to understand their needs and ensure alignment on data initiatives Communicate complex data findings in a clear and concise manner to non-technical stakeholders Influence and drive decision-making processes by presenting data-driven insights and recommendations Ensure data integrity and accuracy by implementing and maintaining data governance standards Work with IT and data engineering teams to resolve data quality issues and improve data infrastructure Develop and document data processes and workflows to ensure consistency and reliability Profile The successful Data Product Analyst Will show evidence of the following experience: Working within the financial services industry Monitoring and reporting on the performance of overdrafts, loans, accounts, and interest rates Ability to communicate and present ideas and findings both to internal and external stakeholders Hands on commercial experience of SQL & Tableau or Power BI as well as (R or Python as a plus) Developing and maintain data models to support product performance tracking and forecasting within the financial services industry Job Offer On offer for a Data Product Analyst is the ability to earn up to £750 per day Inside IR35 for an initial 12 month contract with a leading global bank working in a hybrid format and commuting to their central London office.
May 18, 2024
Full time
As a Data Product Analyst, you will play a critical role in analysing and optimising cash product portfolios, including overdrafts, loans, accounts, and interest rates. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven insights that enhance product performance and customer experience. Client Details My Client is a world leading European Bank, who has deep roots in the UK with an office in the heart of London as well as multiple offices across the UK and globally. Description Your key responsibilities will include but will not be limited to: Conducting detailed data analysis to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities in the cash products portfolio Developing and maintaining data models to support product performance tracking and forecasting Utilising statistical techniques and software (e.g., SQL, Python, R) to analyse large datasets Monitor and report on the performance of overdrafts, loans, accounts, and interest rates Provide insights and recommendations to optimise product features, pricing, and positioning Collaborate with product managers to develop and implement strategies that drive growth and profitability Engage with key stakeholders, including product managers, finance, marketing, and operations teams, to understand their needs and ensure alignment on data initiatives Communicate complex data findings in a clear and concise manner to non-technical stakeholders Influence and drive decision-making processes by presenting data-driven insights and recommendations Ensure data integrity and accuracy by implementing and maintaining data governance standards Work with IT and data engineering teams to resolve data quality issues and improve data infrastructure Develop and document data processes and workflows to ensure consistency and reliability Profile The successful Data Product Analyst Will show evidence of the following experience: Working within the financial services industry Monitoring and reporting on the performance of overdrafts, loans, accounts, and interest rates Ability to communicate and present ideas and findings both to internal and external stakeholders Hands on commercial experience of SQL & Tableau or Power BI as well as (R or Python as a plus) Developing and maintain data models to support product performance tracking and forecasting within the financial services industry Job Offer On offer for a Data Product Analyst is the ability to earn up to £750 per day Inside IR35 for an initial 12 month contract with a leading global bank working in a hybrid format and commuting to their central London office.