Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Dec 20, 2023
Full time
Role Summary
Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7.
This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.
This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation. With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums.
Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology.
System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans.
Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment.
Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy.
Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements.
Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance.
Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption.
Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations.
Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach.
Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team.
Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits.
Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance.
Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements.
Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.
What we’ll need from you:
Essential:
Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential).
Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities.
Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape.
Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management).
Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs.
Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions.
Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements.
Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors.
Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience.
Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development.
Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way.
Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills.
Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues.
Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery.
Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.
Desirable:
Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies.
Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times.
Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority.
Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO.
Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context.
Proven ICT risk management experience.
High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members.
Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.
What you can expect in return
27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service
Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme
Flexible and hybrid working
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Welfare and Wellbeing services
Staff Engagement Groups
Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments
Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead
Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.
Further Information
If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.
How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job . Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.
Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.
Alstom are looking for curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Alstom creates smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Joining Alstom means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact. Working for Alstom, a market leader with the most up-to-date technology, you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a thriving, technical company with the chance to progress quickly. Benefit from a nurturing culture of inclusive and collaborative innovation, joining a team of the right talents to solve real-world mobility challenges and invent the transport systems of tomorrow. An exciting position has become available for a Principal Systems Engineer, leading the development of system delivery elements. The Principal Systems Engineer will work with the Systems Engineering Manager on projects. Role: The successful candidate will lead the development and improvement of tools and processes within the business. They will also assist in ensuring tools and processes remain fit for purpose by leading regular reviews. Key Responsibilities include but not limited to: Planning and delivery of project solutions Lead the development of new system solutions Liaise with other engineering groups on issues such as EMC compatibility Ensure delivery of standardised objectives Undertake day to day management, annual appraisals, and proactive development of allocated staff Management of allocated development or project delivery work packages to quality, cost, and delivery objectives Essential Requirements: MSc or BSc level education in an engineering related subject, preferably control systems/electrical engineering/systems engineering High degree of computer and software literacy Knowledge of the UK railway safety approval processes Good knowledge of systems engineering principles Desirable: IRSE Systems or Engineering Managers license Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer PTS Corporate member of an engineering institute Audit skills For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Sam Riley at Advance TRS Advance TRS are RPO partners for Alstom's permanent staff recruitment drive of rail signalling management, engineering and installation professionals in York, Derby, Birmingham, London, and Bristol, as part of CP7. Advance TRS is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of highly skilled technical professionals for the built environment. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service and seek to create long-lasting, dependable relationships. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Alstom are looking for curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Alstom creates smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Joining Alstom means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact. Working for Alstom, a market leader with the most up-to-date technology, you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a thriving, technical company with the chance to progress quickly. Benefit from a nurturing culture of inclusive and collaborative innovation, joining a team of the right talents to solve real-world mobility challenges and invent the transport systems of tomorrow. An exciting position has become available for a Principal Systems Engineer, leading the development of system delivery elements. The Principal Systems Engineer will work with the Systems Engineering Manager on projects. Role: The successful candidate will lead the development and improvement of tools and processes within the business. They will also assist in ensuring tools and processes remain fit for purpose by leading regular reviews. Key Responsibilities include but not limited to: Planning and delivery of project solutions Lead the development of new system solutions Liaise with other engineering groups on issues such as EMC compatibility Ensure delivery of standardised objectives Undertake day to day management, annual appraisals, and proactive development of allocated staff Management of allocated development or project delivery work packages to quality, cost, and delivery objectives Essential Requirements: MSc or BSc level education in an engineering related subject, preferably control systems/electrical engineering/systems engineering High degree of computer and software literacy Knowledge of the UK railway safety approval processes Good knowledge of systems engineering principles Desirable: IRSE Systems or Engineering Managers license Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer PTS Corporate member of an engineering institute Audit skills For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Sam Riley at Advance TRS Advance TRS are RPO partners for Alstom's permanent staff recruitment drive of rail signalling management, engineering and installation professionals in York, Derby, Birmingham, London, and Bristol, as part of CP7. Advance TRS is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of highly skilled technical professionals for the built environment. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service and seek to create long-lasting, dependable relationships. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Alstom are looking for curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Alstom creates smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Joining Alstom means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact. Working for Alstom, a market leader with the most up-to-date technology, you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a thriving, technical company with the chance to progress quickly. Benefit from a nurturing culture of inclusive and collaborative innovation, joining a team of the right talents to solve real-world mobility challenges and invent the transport systems of tomorrow. An exciting position has become available for a Principal Systems Engineer, leading the development of system delivery elements. The Principal Systems Engineer will work with the Systems Engineering Manager on projects. Role: The successful candidate will lead the development and improvement of tools and processes within the business. They will also assist in ensuring tools and processes remain fit for purpose by leading regular reviews. Key Responsibilities include but not limited to: Planning and delivery of project solutions Lead the development of new system solutions Liaise with other engineering groups on issues such as EMC compatibility Ensure delivery of standardised objectives Undertake day to day management, annual appraisals, and proactive development of allocated staff Management of allocated development or project delivery work packages to quality, cost, and delivery objectives Essential Requirements: MSc or BSc level education in an engineering related subject, preferably control systems/electrical engineering/systems engineering High degree of computer and software literacy Knowledge of the UK railway safety approval processes Good knowledge of systems engineering principles Desirable: IRSE Systems or Engineering Managers license Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer PTS Corporate member of an engineering institute Audit skills For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Sam Riley at Advance TRS Advance TRS are RPO partners for Alstom's permanent staff recruitment drive of rail signalling management, engineering and installation professionals in York, Derby, Birmingham, London, and Bristol, as part of CP7. Advance TRS is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of highly skilled technical professionals for the built environment. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service and seek to create long-lasting, dependable relationships. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
May 16, 2024
Full time
Alstom are looking for curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Alstom creates smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Joining Alstom means joining a truly global community of more than 75,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact. Working for Alstom, a market leader with the most up-to-date technology, you will have the opportunity to learn, develop and grow in a thriving, technical company with the chance to progress quickly. Benefit from a nurturing culture of inclusive and collaborative innovation, joining a team of the right talents to solve real-world mobility challenges and invent the transport systems of tomorrow. An exciting position has become available for a Principal Systems Engineer, leading the development of system delivery elements. The Principal Systems Engineer will work with the Systems Engineering Manager on projects. Role: The successful candidate will lead the development and improvement of tools and processes within the business. They will also assist in ensuring tools and processes remain fit for purpose by leading regular reviews. Key Responsibilities include but not limited to: Planning and delivery of project solutions Lead the development of new system solutions Liaise with other engineering groups on issues such as EMC compatibility Ensure delivery of standardised objectives Undertake day to day management, annual appraisals, and proactive development of allocated staff Management of allocated development or project delivery work packages to quality, cost, and delivery objectives Essential Requirements: MSc or BSc level education in an engineering related subject, preferably control systems/electrical engineering/systems engineering High degree of computer and software literacy Knowledge of the UK railway safety approval processes Good knowledge of systems engineering principles Desirable: IRSE Systems or Engineering Managers license Chartered Engineer or Incorporated Engineer PTS Corporate member of an engineering institute Audit skills For further information on this fantastic opportunity contact Sam Riley at Advance TRS Advance TRS are RPO partners for Alstom's permanent staff recruitment drive of rail signalling management, engineering and installation professionals in York, Derby, Birmingham, London, and Bristol, as part of CP7. Advance TRS is a niche recruitment consultancy specialising in the provision of highly skilled technical professionals for the built environment. We pride ourselves on our ability to deliver an exceptional level of customer service and seek to create long-lasting, dependable relationships. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Colt DCS provides true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design build delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and APAC We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 17 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 7 cities. Our hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow We have over 25 years of experience in the industry delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data centre operator in the market We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know its the right thing to do for our planet Thats why were taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey Colt DCS has set comprehensive near and long term Science Based Targets to cut our emissions in line with the SBT is latest Net Zero Standard. Design Manager (Senior Electrical Engineer) - London Mission: We are seeking an agile Senior Electrical Engineer to support our Delivery Team at Colt DCS, acting as a project Design Manager and an SME on discipline matters. You will report to the Regional Engineering Manager (UK / EUR) of the Major Builds Delivery Team in Colt DCS and will be based in the UK with a focus on out London portfolio. You will play a leading role in the delivery of a multi-disciplinary design, managing external engineering consultants and contractors to meet programme, design and budget for the successful delivery of the project and to achieve cost effective and resilient infrastructures in line with Colt's Global design standards. The successful candidate must take an agile approach to design, cost and programme & project management always, providing solutions to potential issues and having a direct input to the business performance, ensuring that we, as a team, deliver on time and on budget, every time. You must have the 'outside of the box' thinking mentality when reacting to design and site-specific project issues that hamper the project design or overall programme delivery, working alongside key business stakeholders to ensure we stay customer focussed on all times. Outcomes: You should manage the Design Programme to ensure on time creation and review of Employers Requirements (ER's), tender information and design documentation issued for planning and Construction. You will be required to steer and guide and challenge the external Design Consultants and Contractors when required taking a 'Trust but Verify' approach, to ensure they deliver a design to meet the requirements of the Design Brief, periodically assessing and evaluating all project related design decisions presented by consultants and contractors with support if required from Senior DCS staff. You will apply a commercial approach in all aspects of the work including design engineering and construction, working with other engineering functions, Procurement and Delivery to ensure that the procurement of all items is conducted on the most cost-effective basis to drive reduction in costs, maximise our speed to Market, while obtaining the lowest PUE values that meet Colt's sustainability and environmental targets. The Design Manager will be required to analyse, review and comment on design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data submitted for Colt DCS review on BIM 360 Platform and to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications; you will also actively participate to the team workload to ensure that all project documentation internal governance approvals are completed in a detailed and timely fashion. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will also participate in project Commissioning activities and, when requested, support and advise the Global Head of Electrical Engineering on lessons learnt from live projects regarding Electrical infrastructure, Sequence of Operations, Equipment selection, as well as participating when requested to study innovative solutions and appraise modern technologies that are available on the market. This is to ensure that Colt DCS remains the market leader with pioneering data centre design, low PUE, and 'future proofing' our Global Reference design (GRD) for any new potential technologies that we may incorporate into the overall design in the near future. You will support the Project managers to drive project programmes/delivery while working closely with the other design engineers and construction teams to ensure milestones and completion dates are met with successful handover to the client on time. You will also work on Sales requests and liaise with customers to develop specific project design requirements, together with senior staff, delivery managers, to deliver first class projects to our customers. The Team: The Delivery Team, reporting to the VP of Real Estate, is formed by in Regional groups of Project Managers, Design Managers/Engineers, Specialists (namely, Security and Commissioning), Cost Managers and Procurement Managers reporting the Regional Head of Delivery. The Design Managers are managed by a Regional Engineering Manager, who will assign a Design Manager and a supporting engineer (of opposite discipline) to each project. The Design Managers will interface daily with their peers of the Delivery team, but also with the Development Team, who is responsible for site acquisition, power and connectivity searches, authorities' approval, preparation of the project's Design Brief and Business Plan. The Centre of Excellence/Global Engineering Team, reporting to the Global Director of Design & construction, is instead responsible and owner of the GRD and technically responsible for the equipment procurement and vendors management, ensuring at each stage that the projects are compliant with our standardised design. Our core values are: Agility of a Start-Up Collaborate to perform Value Creation Step Up to Challenges The skills and Expertise Required: The ideal candidate should have robust design management skills, a proven record of accomplishment in Multi-Disciplinary Project delivery and a strong background in all aspects of mission critical systems, with a focus on Electrical engineering. A thorough understanding of site planning and interdependent disciplines, such as civils, structures, architecture, demolition, site enabling works and project delivery processes needed to support our growing fleet of Data Centres, is strongly desired. This person shall be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational skills, and be a self-starter that can excel with little direction. Ownership: Regularly checks with other areas of the business that they and their team are delivering on their part of any activity, working with them to resolve issues to ensure flawless delivery Regularly reviews spend and identifies opportunities to drive down the cost or improve the return on investment of their personal / team's activities Leadership: Looks at industry best practice and current trends/innovations for their role and applies these within Colt - sharing what has worked and what has not (and why) with others who hold similar roles within the business. Understands cultural differences and utilises this understanding to ensure the successful completion of a task Teamwork: Proactively requests other team member's views and opinions; using this feedback to improve personal performance Identifies areas where relationships between the team and its stakeholders are not working effectively; making well-considered recommendations on suggestions for improvement - implements agreed actions. Takes action to maintain morale and productivity of geographically distributed teams. Technical Knowledge: Previous experience of working in a MEP data centre design role within mission critical facilities with design experience with all the following: Generators, and Transformers MV and LV Switch Gear Lighting, Fire systems and Security BMS Proficient knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles General knowledge of CSA (Civils, Structural, Architectural) disciplines principles Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Excellent written and Verbal English skills. Who we are: Colt Data Centre Services provide true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design, build, delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and the APAC. We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 15 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 9 cities. Our Hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business, knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow. We have over 25 years of experience in the industry, delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data centre operator in the market. We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know it's the right thing to do for our planet. That's why we're taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey . click apply for full job details
May 15, 2024
Full time
Colt DCS provides true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design build delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and APAC We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 17 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 7 cities. Our hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow We have over 25 years of experience in the industry delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data centre operator in the market We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know its the right thing to do for our planet Thats why were taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey Colt DCS has set comprehensive near and long term Science Based Targets to cut our emissions in line with the SBT is latest Net Zero Standard. Design Manager (Senior Electrical Engineer) - London Mission: We are seeking an agile Senior Electrical Engineer to support our Delivery Team at Colt DCS, acting as a project Design Manager and an SME on discipline matters. You will report to the Regional Engineering Manager (UK / EUR) of the Major Builds Delivery Team in Colt DCS and will be based in the UK with a focus on out London portfolio. You will play a leading role in the delivery of a multi-disciplinary design, managing external engineering consultants and contractors to meet programme, design and budget for the successful delivery of the project and to achieve cost effective and resilient infrastructures in line with Colt's Global design standards. The successful candidate must take an agile approach to design, cost and programme & project management always, providing solutions to potential issues and having a direct input to the business performance, ensuring that we, as a team, deliver on time and on budget, every time. You must have the 'outside of the box' thinking mentality when reacting to design and site-specific project issues that hamper the project design or overall programme delivery, working alongside key business stakeholders to ensure we stay customer focussed on all times. Outcomes: You should manage the Design Programme to ensure on time creation and review of Employers Requirements (ER's), tender information and design documentation issued for planning and Construction. You will be required to steer and guide and challenge the external Design Consultants and Contractors when required taking a 'Trust but Verify' approach, to ensure they deliver a design to meet the requirements of the Design Brief, periodically assessing and evaluating all project related design decisions presented by consultants and contractors with support if required from Senior DCS staff. You will apply a commercial approach in all aspects of the work including design engineering and construction, working with other engineering functions, Procurement and Delivery to ensure that the procurement of all items is conducted on the most cost-effective basis to drive reduction in costs, maximise our speed to Market, while obtaining the lowest PUE values that meet Colt's sustainability and environmental targets. The Design Manager will be required to analyse, review and comment on design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data submitted for Colt DCS review on BIM 360 Platform and to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications; you will also actively participate to the team workload to ensure that all project documentation internal governance approvals are completed in a detailed and timely fashion. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will also participate in project Commissioning activities and, when requested, support and advise the Global Head of Electrical Engineering on lessons learnt from live projects regarding Electrical infrastructure, Sequence of Operations, Equipment selection, as well as participating when requested to study innovative solutions and appraise modern technologies that are available on the market. This is to ensure that Colt DCS remains the market leader with pioneering data centre design, low PUE, and 'future proofing' our Global Reference design (GRD) for any new potential technologies that we may incorporate into the overall design in the near future. You will support the Project managers to drive project programmes/delivery while working closely with the other design engineers and construction teams to ensure milestones and completion dates are met with successful handover to the client on time. You will also work on Sales requests and liaise with customers to develop specific project design requirements, together with senior staff, delivery managers, to deliver first class projects to our customers. The Team: The Delivery Team, reporting to the VP of Real Estate, is formed by in Regional groups of Project Managers, Design Managers/Engineers, Specialists (namely, Security and Commissioning), Cost Managers and Procurement Managers reporting the Regional Head of Delivery. The Design Managers are managed by a Regional Engineering Manager, who will assign a Design Manager and a supporting engineer (of opposite discipline) to each project. The Design Managers will interface daily with their peers of the Delivery team, but also with the Development Team, who is responsible for site acquisition, power and connectivity searches, authorities' approval, preparation of the project's Design Brief and Business Plan. The Centre of Excellence/Global Engineering Team, reporting to the Global Director of Design & construction, is instead responsible and owner of the GRD and technically responsible for the equipment procurement and vendors management, ensuring at each stage that the projects are compliant with our standardised design. Our core values are: Agility of a Start-Up Collaborate to perform Value Creation Step Up to Challenges The skills and Expertise Required: The ideal candidate should have robust design management skills, a proven record of accomplishment in Multi-Disciplinary Project delivery and a strong background in all aspects of mission critical systems, with a focus on Electrical engineering. A thorough understanding of site planning and interdependent disciplines, such as civils, structures, architecture, demolition, site enabling works and project delivery processes needed to support our growing fleet of Data Centres, is strongly desired. This person shall be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational skills, and be a self-starter that can excel with little direction. Ownership: Regularly checks with other areas of the business that they and their team are delivering on their part of any activity, working with them to resolve issues to ensure flawless delivery Regularly reviews spend and identifies opportunities to drive down the cost or improve the return on investment of their personal / team's activities Leadership: Looks at industry best practice and current trends/innovations for their role and applies these within Colt - sharing what has worked and what has not (and why) with others who hold similar roles within the business. Understands cultural differences and utilises this understanding to ensure the successful completion of a task Teamwork: Proactively requests other team member's views and opinions; using this feedback to improve personal performance Identifies areas where relationships between the team and its stakeholders are not working effectively; making well-considered recommendations on suggestions for improvement - implements agreed actions. Takes action to maintain morale and productivity of geographically distributed teams. Technical Knowledge: Previous experience of working in a MEP data centre design role within mission critical facilities with design experience with all the following: Generators, and Transformers MV and LV Switch Gear Lighting, Fire systems and Security BMS Proficient knowledge of Mechanical Engineering principles General knowledge of CSA (Civils, Structural, Architectural) disciplines principles Minimum Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering Excellent written and Verbal English skills. Who we are: Colt Data Centre Services provide true service and operational excellence in the sustainable design, build, delivery and operational management of hyperscale data centres across Europe and the APAC. We provide data centre solutions to hyperscale and large enterprise customers across 15 state of the art carrier neutral data centres spanning 9 cities. Our Hyperscale and colocation solutions allow our customers freedom to plan effectively for the growth of their business, knowing that their data centre strategy is ready for the demands of tomorrow. We have over 25 years of experience in the industry, delivering on our vision of being the most trusted and customer centric data centre operator in the market. We put environmental awareness at the heart of everything we do because we know it's the right thing to do for our planet. That's why we're taking the ownership to reduce our environmental impact globally and make sustainability a key strategic driver. As part of our sustainability journey . click apply for full job details
IT Operations CoordinatorCity of London £21 per hour - temporary rolling assignment IT Operations Coordinator is sought by a prestigious financial services organisation based in the heart of the city. Working within a key division, you will work closely with the Operations Manager to assist with both business as usual and project work while also collaborating with colleagues in IT, Compliance and HR as appropriate. You will ensure processes and procedures are regularly reviewed and followed including assisting with access management and the provision of IT kit. This is a great opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic IT Operations Coordinator to join an established, yet growth organisation. Please note, this is an office based role. Key Responsibilities: Support the Operations Manager in both BAU and project initiatives, including general admin support as required Work closely with IT User Support Manager to coordinate the issue of standard IT kit, and ensure procedures are being followed Assist with the management of security groups and access for specific networks and applications Assist with joiner/leaver process for the division Management and ownership of selected staff distribution lists, working with HR, IT and Compliance to agree any change to automated lists Monitor Operations Inbox and action as appropriate Manage special projects as required Proactively manage selected content on the company's intranet, including document update and publication; liaising with technical team as appropriate Support administration of Team Leaders meetings, including scheduling dates and collating agenda items. Attend and produce meeting notes Key Experience and Skills: Proactive attitude with the ability to demonstrate initiative, attention to detail and reliability. Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload and multi-task. Excellent interpersonal skills - able to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels. Experience with starter/mover/leaver processes would be a plus, although not essential. Experience in testing and refining processes and identifying efficiencies would be a plus. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel. Good competencies in Word and PowerPoint. Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality in respect of information / documents / projects being produced or undertaken. Self-motivated, highly productive, reliable with a flexible attitude and a willingness to help out where required. Ability to act with good judgement and common sense. Ability to work under pressure, meeting tight deadlines. For a full consultation on this pivotal role, please send your CV to ARC IT Recruitment
May 15, 2024
Full time
IT Operations CoordinatorCity of London £21 per hour - temporary rolling assignment IT Operations Coordinator is sought by a prestigious financial services organisation based in the heart of the city. Working within a key division, you will work closely with the Operations Manager to assist with both business as usual and project work while also collaborating with colleagues in IT, Compliance and HR as appropriate. You will ensure processes and procedures are regularly reviewed and followed including assisting with access management and the provision of IT kit. This is a great opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic IT Operations Coordinator to join an established, yet growth organisation. Please note, this is an office based role. Key Responsibilities: Support the Operations Manager in both BAU and project initiatives, including general admin support as required Work closely with IT User Support Manager to coordinate the issue of standard IT kit, and ensure procedures are being followed Assist with the management of security groups and access for specific networks and applications Assist with joiner/leaver process for the division Management and ownership of selected staff distribution lists, working with HR, IT and Compliance to agree any change to automated lists Monitor Operations Inbox and action as appropriate Manage special projects as required Proactively manage selected content on the company's intranet, including document update and publication; liaising with technical team as appropriate Support administration of Team Leaders meetings, including scheduling dates and collating agenda items. Attend and produce meeting notes Key Experience and Skills: Proactive attitude with the ability to demonstrate initiative, attention to detail and reliability. Good organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload and multi-task. Excellent interpersonal skills - able to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels. Experience with starter/mover/leaver processes would be a plus, although not essential. Experience in testing and refining processes and identifying efficiencies would be a plus. Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel. Good competencies in Word and PowerPoint. Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality in respect of information / documents / projects being produced or undertaken. Self-motivated, highly productive, reliable with a flexible attitude and a willingness to help out where required. Ability to act with good judgement and common sense. Ability to work under pressure, meeting tight deadlines. For a full consultation on this pivotal role, please send your CV to ARC IT Recruitment
Lead Software Engineer / Manager (Embedded Linux C / C++) Remote UK to £140,000 Do you have expertise with low level embedded systems programming combined with leadership / management skills? You could be progressing your career, in a senior, hands-on Lead Software Engineer / Manager role at a global technology company that believes in investing its people and the wider global community. You can work from home (or remotely from anywhere in Europe) and enjoy global meetups approximately four times a year. As a Lead Software Engineer / Manager you will head up a team of six highly skilled Software Engineers, designing and implementing new features and enhancements to the core, open source, operating system on various CPU architectures, such as ARM, RISC-V and X86. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders to prioritise requests, plan the roadmap and ensure the team can deliver, you'll influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery and work with your team to ensure successful strategy execution. You will be an advocate of engineering and Agile software development best practices, conducting code reviews and cultivating a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing. Location / Work from Home: You can work from home full-time / remotely from anywhere in the UK. Requirements: You have expertise with low level programming including Embedded C / C++, Linux Kernel, Bare Metal programming You have experience of working on complex, distributed systems with Containerisation including a deep knowledge of Kubernetes / Docker You have experience of leading, mentoring, coaching and recruiting talented Software Engineers within Agile team environments You can plan, execute and deliver on software development projects You're comfortable collaborating across teams and with senior stakeholders You have excellent English language communication skills Salary & benefits: As a Lead Software Engineer / Manager you will earn a competitive salary (to £140,000) plus benefits. Apply now to find out more about this Lead Software Engineer / Manager (Embedded Linux C / C++) opportunity. Ref: 20606/C/KS/290424
May 15, 2024
Full time
Lead Software Engineer / Manager (Embedded Linux C / C++) Remote UK to £140,000 Do you have expertise with low level embedded systems programming combined with leadership / management skills? You could be progressing your career, in a senior, hands-on Lead Software Engineer / Manager role at a global technology company that believes in investing its people and the wider global community. You can work from home (or remotely from anywhere in Europe) and enjoy global meetups approximately four times a year. As a Lead Software Engineer / Manager you will head up a team of six highly skilled Software Engineers, designing and implementing new features and enhancements to the core, open source, operating system on various CPU architectures, such as ARM, RISC-V and X86. You'll collaborate with senior stakeholders to prioritise requests, plan the roadmap and ensure the team can deliver, you'll influence the culture, facilitate technical delivery and work with your team to ensure successful strategy execution. You will be an advocate of engineering and Agile software development best practices, conducting code reviews and cultivating a culture of collaboration and knowledge sharing. Location / Work from Home: You can work from home full-time / remotely from anywhere in the UK. Requirements: You have expertise with low level programming including Embedded C / C++, Linux Kernel, Bare Metal programming You have experience of working on complex, distributed systems with Containerisation including a deep knowledge of Kubernetes / Docker You have experience of leading, mentoring, coaching and recruiting talented Software Engineers within Agile team environments You can plan, execute and deliver on software development projects You're comfortable collaborating across teams and with senior stakeholders You have excellent English language communication skills Salary & benefits: As a Lead Software Engineer / Manager you will earn a competitive salary (to £140,000) plus benefits. Apply now to find out more about this Lead Software Engineer / Manager (Embedded Linux C / C++) opportunity. Ref: 20606/C/KS/290424
Henry Nicholas Associates
Cirencester, Gloucestershire
SQL stack Team leading a small team ETL What Will Give You the Edge. A background of testing and working with databases or marketing automation tools, preferably in a data marketing environment. Experience testing within an end to end software development and delivery lifecycle, including test management, planning, analysis, and execution. Experience testing across technical stacks contributing to infrastructure, application, and database development. A MYSQL / MS SQL Server data background. ETL background. Predominantly Manual testing experience. Happy being hands on and also a team manager of a small team Your New Role. Ideally based within commutable distance of Gloucestershire, the Test Lead / QA Manager role operates within the Data department; an area of the business which is responsible for the innovation, implementation, ongoing optimisation, and maintenance of marketing technology solutions Ensure quality and associated test practices are embedded within the solutions development and delivery lifecycle. Making decisions regarding most appropriate test methods. Build positive relationships working alongside and in collaboration with other functions and client teams. Support and mentor members of the solutions team and wider business whilst also contributing to ways of working, embracing, and endorsing continuous improvement. Your New Home. Global Network: Join a network agency that spans the UK and wider world. Hybrid: Choose from hybrid working with 2+ days in the office (Gloucestershire) Career Development: Unlock global career opportunities and engage in their working groups focusing on areas like wellbeing, ESG, and sustainability. Your Reward. Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive remuneration package with a salary up to £47,000 Learning and Development: Access industry-specific training, including in-house modules, to continuously enhance your skills. Innovative Environment: Work on groundbreaking marketing solutions and collaborate with the brightest minds in the industry. Exciting Clients: Dive into projects with the most challenging and exciting clients across the globe. Fun and Fulfillment: Join a team of hard-working specialists who know how to have fun while delivering exceptional results. How to Apply. If this opportunity sounds of interest, please click apply or call and speak with Dan.
May 15, 2024
Full time
SQL stack Team leading a small team ETL What Will Give You the Edge. A background of testing and working with databases or marketing automation tools, preferably in a data marketing environment. Experience testing within an end to end software development and delivery lifecycle, including test management, planning, analysis, and execution. Experience testing across technical stacks contributing to infrastructure, application, and database development. A MYSQL / MS SQL Server data background. ETL background. Predominantly Manual testing experience. Happy being hands on and also a team manager of a small team Your New Role. Ideally based within commutable distance of Gloucestershire, the Test Lead / QA Manager role operates within the Data department; an area of the business which is responsible for the innovation, implementation, ongoing optimisation, and maintenance of marketing technology solutions Ensure quality and associated test practices are embedded within the solutions development and delivery lifecycle. Making decisions regarding most appropriate test methods. Build positive relationships working alongside and in collaboration with other functions and client teams. Support and mentor members of the solutions team and wider business whilst also contributing to ways of working, embracing, and endorsing continuous improvement. Your New Home. Global Network: Join a network agency that spans the UK and wider world. Hybrid: Choose from hybrid working with 2+ days in the office (Gloucestershire) Career Development: Unlock global career opportunities and engage in their working groups focusing on areas like wellbeing, ESG, and sustainability. Your Reward. Competitive Package: Enjoy a competitive remuneration package with a salary up to £47,000 Learning and Development: Access industry-specific training, including in-house modules, to continuously enhance your skills. Innovative Environment: Work on groundbreaking marketing solutions and collaborate with the brightest minds in the industry. Exciting Clients: Dive into projects with the most challenging and exciting clients across the globe. Fun and Fulfillment: Join a team of hard-working specialists who know how to have fun while delivering exceptional results. How to Apply. If this opportunity sounds of interest, please click apply or call and speak with Dan.
Senior Digital Project Manager - £50,000 - Remote I've exclusively partnered with a leading Full Service Digital Agency that is looking for a Senior Digital Project Manager to join their website experience team. The Role: Senior Digital Project Manager As the Senior Digital Project Manager sitting in the team that designs and builds outstanding websites, you will be responsible for the oversight and management of retained and bespoke project work in a client-facing position. You should have experience in successfully managing and delivering multiple projects - web, SEO and/or analytics - concurrently through the full delivery lifecycle in a typical agency fashion. You should expect to manage, give or take, 6 projects/clients at any one time. You will oversee a team of 5 Developers - you will lead morning briefing sessions to set priorities, share tasks, set expectations and be a confident leader that the team can trust and work effectively with. You will also work across departments as part of a full-service web agency team, i.e. SEO, analytics. This role will have a strong client-focus; you should be able to effectively build productive relationships with clients and colleagues and be comfortable leading on pitches for new business, identifying opportunities to up-sell, creating the technical and commercial proposals and whilst maintaining strong communication with clients throughout. Key responsibilities: Managing the day-to-day tasks for a team of developers and designers Creating project briefs with clients by scoping their needs and translating these into project plans Leading on new business pitches, client calls and creating technical & commercial proposals Effectively managing conversion rate optimisation strategies - using CRO tools to analyse and report on experiment performance Testing new website pages/journeys before deployment Delivering monthly reviews for internal and external reporting Required skills & experience: Proven experience as a Digital Project Manager with experience of successfully delivering web/digital projects in an agency setting Proven experience working with platforms, managing developers & working on website projects, SEO or analytics Confident in managing forecasts, budgets, PO's and billing processes Experience with scheduling and project management software such as Trello, Teamwork Waterfall and Agile methodology experience Strong understanding and experience of CRO and A/B Testing best practices Experienced using the Adobe Creative Cloud or Figma Commercially minded - always seeking out opportunities to grow and upsell accounts A confident communicator that is passionate about the client-experience Be ambitious - there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow your career within the agency so you must be driven, ambitious and truly care about your work The Company: They're an ambitious agency that have gained a strong client base across various industries including Charity, eCommerce, FMCG & Financial Services, by proving themselves as a go-to for all things digital. What's in it for you? Salary up to £50,000 - depending on experience. Remote - annual team meet-up Free parking for when you are required to visit the office Employee discount scheme & gym membership Access to EAP Interviews are commencing immediately so apply now to find out more.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Senior Digital Project Manager - £50,000 - Remote I've exclusively partnered with a leading Full Service Digital Agency that is looking for a Senior Digital Project Manager to join their website experience team. The Role: Senior Digital Project Manager As the Senior Digital Project Manager sitting in the team that designs and builds outstanding websites, you will be responsible for the oversight and management of retained and bespoke project work in a client-facing position. You should have experience in successfully managing and delivering multiple projects - web, SEO and/or analytics - concurrently through the full delivery lifecycle in a typical agency fashion. You should expect to manage, give or take, 6 projects/clients at any one time. You will oversee a team of 5 Developers - you will lead morning briefing sessions to set priorities, share tasks, set expectations and be a confident leader that the team can trust and work effectively with. You will also work across departments as part of a full-service web agency team, i.e. SEO, analytics. This role will have a strong client-focus; you should be able to effectively build productive relationships with clients and colleagues and be comfortable leading on pitches for new business, identifying opportunities to up-sell, creating the technical and commercial proposals and whilst maintaining strong communication with clients throughout. Key responsibilities: Managing the day-to-day tasks for a team of developers and designers Creating project briefs with clients by scoping their needs and translating these into project plans Leading on new business pitches, client calls and creating technical & commercial proposals Effectively managing conversion rate optimisation strategies - using CRO tools to analyse and report on experiment performance Testing new website pages/journeys before deployment Delivering monthly reviews for internal and external reporting Required skills & experience: Proven experience as a Digital Project Manager with experience of successfully delivering web/digital projects in an agency setting Proven experience working with platforms, managing developers & working on website projects, SEO or analytics Confident in managing forecasts, budgets, PO's and billing processes Experience with scheduling and project management software such as Trello, Teamwork Waterfall and Agile methodology experience Strong understanding and experience of CRO and A/B Testing best practices Experienced using the Adobe Creative Cloud or Figma Commercially minded - always seeking out opportunities to grow and upsell accounts A confident communicator that is passionate about the client-experience Be ambitious - there are plenty of opportunities for you to grow your career within the agency so you must be driven, ambitious and truly care about your work The Company: They're an ambitious agency that have gained a strong client base across various industries including Charity, eCommerce, FMCG & Financial Services, by proving themselves as a go-to for all things digital. What's in it for you? Salary up to £50,000 - depending on experience. Remote - annual team meet-up Free parking for when you are required to visit the office Employee discount scheme & gym membership Access to EAP Interviews are commencing immediately so apply now to find out more.
As the IT Manager, you are responsible for overlooking the management, security, availability, maintenance and installation of the administrative and curriculum ICT network, this includes the software and hardware infrastructure of the school's ICT network. You will also have the responsibility of monitoring the IT technicians working on site. In addition, you will work alongside the Senior Leadership Team to support in development of the school's IT infrastructure and establish and enact plans for projects. Your role is crucial in ensuring the schools ICT network is optimised for effective use by members of staff and students while ensuring its stability and security. It is crucial you have a high level of commitment to delivering the clients services in a way which successfully reflects the companies values. Within the role, you will be responsible for encouraging effective communication between MSP and school. This involves keeping up to date on the services and solutions the client on can offer, as well as managing customer accounts. Key Responsibilities include: Running the school's ICT based applications and network infrastructure. 2nd/3rd line support. Ensure work is in line with school policies. Day to day management of all IT operations ensuring that requests are dealt with quickly and effectively. Take responsibility and line manage the work produced by ICT support staff. Supplying technical advice, training, and support to staff to ensure they are able to make effective use of systems. Observation and maintenance of all key systems including virtual & physical server environments, switches, Microsoft 365, and backups. Training of internal staff. Ideal Candidate: Passionate for IT, it is required you are a minimum of 2-3 years of experience working as an IT Manager/Network Manager/Senior ICT Consultant within a school setting. The ability to work independently and in collaboration with team, with a skill for problem-solving and a pro-active approach to identifying opportunities to improve the services given by the team. Is self-motivated, with great communication and interpersonal skills, additionally having top-end customer service skills. Has a high level understanding of the responsibilities and requirements of working within a school environment. Skilled in preforming upgrades to a school IT Network system. The role is on full-time basis and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The client is offering a salary of between £32,000 - £38,000 negotiable for the right person, benefits include, benefits & wellbeing Hub including electric/hybrid car leasing scheme, salary sacrifice pension scheme, and others.
May 15, 2024
Full time
As the IT Manager, you are responsible for overlooking the management, security, availability, maintenance and installation of the administrative and curriculum ICT network, this includes the software and hardware infrastructure of the school's ICT network. You will also have the responsibility of monitoring the IT technicians working on site. In addition, you will work alongside the Senior Leadership Team to support in development of the school's IT infrastructure and establish and enact plans for projects. Your role is crucial in ensuring the schools ICT network is optimised for effective use by members of staff and students while ensuring its stability and security. It is crucial you have a high level of commitment to delivering the clients services in a way which successfully reflects the companies values. Within the role, you will be responsible for encouraging effective communication between MSP and school. This involves keeping up to date on the services and solutions the client on can offer, as well as managing customer accounts. Key Responsibilities include: Running the school's ICT based applications and network infrastructure. 2nd/3rd line support. Ensure work is in line with school policies. Day to day management of all IT operations ensuring that requests are dealt with quickly and effectively. Take responsibility and line manage the work produced by ICT support staff. Supplying technical advice, training, and support to staff to ensure they are able to make effective use of systems. Observation and maintenance of all key systems including virtual & physical server environments, switches, Microsoft 365, and backups. Training of internal staff. Ideal Candidate: Passionate for IT, it is required you are a minimum of 2-3 years of experience working as an IT Manager/Network Manager/Senior ICT Consultant within a school setting. The ability to work independently and in collaboration with team, with a skill for problem-solving and a pro-active approach to identifying opportunities to improve the services given by the team. Is self-motivated, with great communication and interpersonal skills, additionally having top-end customer service skills. Has a high level understanding of the responsibilities and requirements of working within a school environment. Skilled in preforming upgrades to a school IT Network system. The role is on full-time basis and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check. The client is offering a salary of between £32,000 - £38,000 negotiable for the right person, benefits include, benefits & wellbeing Hub including electric/hybrid car leasing scheme, salary sacrifice pension scheme, and others.
Asbestos Removals Project Manager Telford, Wolverhampton 40,000 - 46,000 Dependant on industry knowledge, qualifications, and contacts in the market My client, due to the ongoing success of their teams nationwide, are currently seeking an Asbestos Removals Project Manager to join the team in the Midlands. Because of our expanding client base and continuous growth, they are on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated individual. Responsibilities for an Asbestos Removals Project Manager: Maximize opportunities for upselling asbestos remedial work from existing business, utilizing feedback and reports from surveyors, analysts, and consultants. Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers and selected Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractors. Manage a small team of Asbestos Removal Technical Support Officers responsible for daily inquiries, project planning, and staff deployment across the UK. Achieve pre-agreed targets related to remediation services, with input into their creation. Conduct site visits to assess potential works, offering customers first-class advice and consultancy, including robust asbestos removal specifications when appropriate. Manage the tender process on behalf of customers to efficiently procure asbestos removal works. Prepare monthly analytics on all removal works taking place throughout the UK. Assist in driving new asbestos removal business by closely working with the Business Development Team. An Asbestos Removals Project Manager needs to: Possess a strong commercial background with 5+ years in asbestos removal or consultancy. Demonstrate expertise in health and safety legislation and asbestos guidelines. Exhibit excellent customer focus, professionalism, and organizational skills. Have strong oral and written communication abilities. Show attention to detail in reviewing documents. Be flexible with working hours and willing to travel. Hold a full UK driving license. Be proficient in Microsoft Office. Be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check, with costs covered by the company. Locations that are Commutable: Dudley, Stourbridge, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Smethwick, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Solihull, Coventry, Walsall, Telford, Worcester, Cannock, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Nuneaton, Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Warwick, Leamington Spa, and Stratford-upon-Avon. These locations provide various housing options and amenities while remaining within a reasonable commuting distance from Halesowen. For an informal chat about the role, contact Thomas Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed), or alternatively, send across a CV to (url removed) for your immediate consideration!
May 15, 2024
Full time
Asbestos Removals Project Manager Telford, Wolverhampton 40,000 - 46,000 Dependant on industry knowledge, qualifications, and contacts in the market My client, due to the ongoing success of their teams nationwide, are currently seeking an Asbestos Removals Project Manager to join the team in the Midlands. Because of our expanding client base and continuous growth, they are on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated individual. Responsibilities for an Asbestos Removals Project Manager: Maximize opportunities for upselling asbestos remedial work from existing business, utilizing feedback and reports from surveyors, analysts, and consultants. Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers and selected Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractors. Manage a small team of Asbestos Removal Technical Support Officers responsible for daily inquiries, project planning, and staff deployment across the UK. Achieve pre-agreed targets related to remediation services, with input into their creation. Conduct site visits to assess potential works, offering customers first-class advice and consultancy, including robust asbestos removal specifications when appropriate. Manage the tender process on behalf of customers to efficiently procure asbestos removal works. Prepare monthly analytics on all removal works taking place throughout the UK. Assist in driving new asbestos removal business by closely working with the Business Development Team. An Asbestos Removals Project Manager needs to: Possess a strong commercial background with 5+ years in asbestos removal or consultancy. Demonstrate expertise in health and safety legislation and asbestos guidelines. Exhibit excellent customer focus, professionalism, and organizational skills. Have strong oral and written communication abilities. Show attention to detail in reviewing documents. Be flexible with working hours and willing to travel. Hold a full UK driving license. Be proficient in Microsoft Office. Be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check, with costs covered by the company. Locations that are Commutable: Dudley, Stourbridge, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Smethwick, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Solihull, Coventry, Walsall, Telford, Worcester, Cannock, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Nuneaton, Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Warwick, Leamington Spa, and Stratford-upon-Avon. These locations provide various housing options and amenities while remaining within a reasonable commuting distance from Halesowen. For an informal chat about the role, contact Thomas Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed), or alternatively, send across a CV to (url removed) for your immediate consideration!
Asbestos Removals Project Manager Location: Royal Leamington Spa, Birmingham Salary: 39,700 - 45,350 (Dependent on industry knowledge, qualifications, and contacts in the market) My client, due to the ongoing success of their teams nationwide, are currently seeking an Asbestos Removals Project Manager to join the team in the Midlands. Because of our expanding client base and continuous growth, they are on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated individual. The company has over 30 years of experience in the industry so if you are keen to join a reputable stable company, this is your calling. Responsibilities: Maximize opportunities for upselling asbestos remedial work from existing business, utilizing feedback and reports from surveyors, analysts, and consultants. Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers and selected Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractors. Manage a small team of Asbestos Removal Technical Support Officers responsible for daily inquiries, project planning, and staff deployment across the UK. Achieve pre-agreed targets related to remediation services, with input into their creation. Conduct site visits to assess potential works, offering customers first-class advice and consultancy, including robust asbestos removal specifications when appropriate. Manage the tender process on behalf of customers to efficiently procure asbestos removal works. Prepare monthly analytics on all removal works taking place throughout the UK. Assist in driving new asbestos removal business by closely working with the Business Development Team. Requirements: The preferred candidate for this role should have a solid commercial background with over five years of experience in either asbestos removal or consultancy. They should showcase expertise in health and safety legislation and guidelines pertaining to asbestos. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate exceptional customer focus, professionalism, and organizational skills. Strong oral and written communication abilities are essential, along with a keen eye for detail when reviewing documents. Flexibility in working hours and willingness to travel are required, as is holding a full UK driving license. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected, and the candidate should be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check, with expenses covered by the company. Commutable Locations: Dudley, Stourbridge, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Smethwick, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Solihull, Coventry, Walsall, Telford, Worcester, Cannock, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Nuneaton, Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon. For an informal chat about the role, contact Thomas Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed), or alternatively, send across a CV to (url removed) for your immediate consideration!
May 15, 2024
Full time
Asbestos Removals Project Manager Location: Royal Leamington Spa, Birmingham Salary: 39,700 - 45,350 (Dependent on industry knowledge, qualifications, and contacts in the market) My client, due to the ongoing success of their teams nationwide, are currently seeking an Asbestos Removals Project Manager to join the team in the Midlands. Because of our expanding client base and continuous growth, they are on the lookout for a passionate and dedicated individual. The company has over 30 years of experience in the industry so if you are keen to join a reputable stable company, this is your calling. Responsibilities: Maximize opportunities for upselling asbestos remedial work from existing business, utilizing feedback and reports from surveyors, analysts, and consultants. Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers and selected Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractors. Manage a small team of Asbestos Removal Technical Support Officers responsible for daily inquiries, project planning, and staff deployment across the UK. Achieve pre-agreed targets related to remediation services, with input into their creation. Conduct site visits to assess potential works, offering customers first-class advice and consultancy, including robust asbestos removal specifications when appropriate. Manage the tender process on behalf of customers to efficiently procure asbestos removal works. Prepare monthly analytics on all removal works taking place throughout the UK. Assist in driving new asbestos removal business by closely working with the Business Development Team. Requirements: The preferred candidate for this role should have a solid commercial background with over five years of experience in either asbestos removal or consultancy. They should showcase expertise in health and safety legislation and guidelines pertaining to asbestos. Additionally, the candidate should demonstrate exceptional customer focus, professionalism, and organizational skills. Strong oral and written communication abilities are essential, along with a keen eye for detail when reviewing documents. Flexibility in working hours and willingness to travel are required, as is holding a full UK driving license. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected, and the candidate should be prepared to undergo an enhanced DBS check, with expenses covered by the company. Commutable Locations: Dudley, Stourbridge, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Smethwick, Kidderminster, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Solihull, Coventry, Walsall, Telford, Worcester, Cannock, Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Nuneaton, Bridgnorth, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon. For an informal chat about the role, contact Thomas Recruitment Ltd on (phone number removed), or alternatively, send across a CV to (url removed) for your immediate consideration!
Infrastructure Specialist Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading professional services provider to recruit an Infrastructure Specialist to join their global IT team. The Role As an Infrastructure Specialist you will work within the infrastructure team and help develop, maintain and support a global IT Infrastructure supporting 9,000+ staff across 100+ locations. As an Infrastructure Specialist you will have the opportunity to proactively improve, optimise, converge, and develop the infrastructure with future capacity in mind, managing multiple projects and responsibilities. You will provide advice and guidance on maintaining the cloud, server, network and security environments, to plan and instigate hardware and software upgrades as required, and to ensure that planned processes have been completed satisfactorily. The Responsibilities Monitor, support and maintain the global on-premise and cloud infrastructures. Manage the ongoing global migration from on-premise IT infrastructure into a cloud managed environment. Develop, manage, and implement infrastructure projects to deliver business wide initiatives. Respond to 2nd / 3rd line Help Desk calls and manage such items through to resolution and other regular support activities and provide technical cover and mentoring. Perform regular preventative maintenance checks, check logs and servers to ensure they are properly patched and implement corrective actions to resolve any issues. Manage the security and integrity of data and IT systems. Educating staff on good working practices. Management of external suppliers and support agencies for the ongoing support and maintenance of the global infrastructure environment. Take ownership to ensure that all work and changes are performed in such a way as to minimise all disruption to existing business use. Be proactive in designing and documenting infrastructure processes, procedures, and standards and to maintain or prepare system and software documentation as directed. Work with the Global IT team and collaborate on any global initiatives and rollouts. Manage the technical aspects of office moves and changes. Testing and rolling out updates to software with a particular emphasis on security updates. Ensuring that adequate backups of data are kept both on and off site and that backup and restore processes are regularly tested. The Requirements Enterprise working knowledge and support of the Microsoft 365 environment and Admin centre (Microsoft cloud technologies, M365, AzureAD, Defender ATP, EndPoint Manager, OneDrive, etc). Excellent understanding of Microsoft Technologies, Windows Servers (2012, 2016 & 2019) Active Directory and Group Policies. Comprehensive Experience with VMWare, vCentre, & ESXi. Good understanding of Storage, SAN, NAS & Backup Technologies. All round IT infrastructure specialist with at extensive hands-on experience. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading global service provider, please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Infrastructure Specialist Akkodis are currently working in partnership with a leading professional services provider to recruit an Infrastructure Specialist to join their global IT team. The Role As an Infrastructure Specialist you will work within the infrastructure team and help develop, maintain and support a global IT Infrastructure supporting 9,000+ staff across 100+ locations. As an Infrastructure Specialist you will have the opportunity to proactively improve, optimise, converge, and develop the infrastructure with future capacity in mind, managing multiple projects and responsibilities. You will provide advice and guidance on maintaining the cloud, server, network and security environments, to plan and instigate hardware and software upgrades as required, and to ensure that planned processes have been completed satisfactorily. The Responsibilities Monitor, support and maintain the global on-premise and cloud infrastructures. Manage the ongoing global migration from on-premise IT infrastructure into a cloud managed environment. Develop, manage, and implement infrastructure projects to deliver business wide initiatives. Respond to 2nd / 3rd line Help Desk calls and manage such items through to resolution and other regular support activities and provide technical cover and mentoring. Perform regular preventative maintenance checks, check logs and servers to ensure they are properly patched and implement corrective actions to resolve any issues. Manage the security and integrity of data and IT systems. Educating staff on good working practices. Management of external suppliers and support agencies for the ongoing support and maintenance of the global infrastructure environment. Take ownership to ensure that all work and changes are performed in such a way as to minimise all disruption to existing business use. Be proactive in designing and documenting infrastructure processes, procedures, and standards and to maintain or prepare system and software documentation as directed. Work with the Global IT team and collaborate on any global initiatives and rollouts. Manage the technical aspects of office moves and changes. Testing and rolling out updates to software with a particular emphasis on security updates. Ensuring that adequate backups of data are kept both on and off site and that backup and restore processes are regularly tested. The Requirements Enterprise working knowledge and support of the Microsoft 365 environment and Admin centre (Microsoft cloud technologies, M365, AzureAD, Defender ATP, EndPoint Manager, OneDrive, etc). Excellent understanding of Microsoft Technologies, Windows Servers (2012, 2016 & 2019) Active Directory and Group Policies. Comprehensive Experience with VMWare, vCentre, & ESXi. Good understanding of Storage, SAN, NAS & Backup Technologies. All round IT infrastructure specialist with at extensive hands-on experience. If you are looking for an exciting new challenge to join a leading global service provider, please apply now. Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.
Threat Intelligence Specialist 6 months 540 per day (Inside IR35) 5 Days per week in Reading My client in the telecommunications industry are looking for a Threat Intelligence Specialist to join their fast-paced team on an initial 6 month contract. The role will be fully on site in Reading so a local candidate will be most ideal. Responsibilities in the role; Identify information security and Threat Intelligence requirements and oversight of delivery by: Identifying business unit Priority Intelligence Requirements that enable the business unit to conduct its business continuously in a secure manner. Analysis of information across Strategic, Operational and Tactical arenas into actionable intelligence that allows stakeholders to make informed decisions. Ensuring delivery of the Threat Intelligence programme within the business unit, delivery of services and products provided by Group Security. Where services are delivered by external providers, ensuring delivery of the Threat Intelligence services as per requirements of business unit. Engage with the business unit to: Develop an understanding of business goals in order to constructively engage senior business leaders on information security, identifying key threats and areas for improvement, driving appropriate risk management decisions and collaborating with partners to achieve positive outcomes and business benefits Ensure emerging information and cyber security threats to the business are identified, discussed with senior business leadership and addressed through presented opportunities of security innovation. Build strong relationships within the business to gain an understanding of security-related business threats, vulnerabilities and risks. Facilitate Group Security support to business projects as the subject matter expert providing guidance and support in implementing Threat Intelligence project requirements. Embedding information security and cyber across the business unit by: Establish positive relationships engaging with technical teams and executives to deliver regular Threat Intelligence reporting and mitigation advisory and seek continuous improvement of TVM process. Monitoring of threat actors and groups, and identifying key trends leveraging internal and external threat data to enable positive business outcomes, keeping senior business leadership informed about information security-related issues and activities potentially affecting the organisation. Assist in running a threat intelligence platform that can store cyber threat intelligence idioms such as threat actors, exploit targets from disparate sources, devices, communities and industries in a structured & standardized way. Focus on awareness and training including by; Briefing regularly the business unit senior leadership team on cyber threats and risks profile. Delivering awareness and training to the relevant business unit team and high-risk users. Communicating the importance and promoting awareness of information security to the business. Increasing business awareness of emerging security threats and risks. Helping develop a security culture within the business. Partnering with the different functions working on controls by: Supporting Incident Response activities providing further context, OSINT support and behavioural analysis in the event of a security incident impacting the business unit. Maintaining a balanced relationship with risk functions, compliance functions and with internal and external audit functions. Ensure timely delivery of actionable threat intelligence across the organisation, including key stakeholders; Security Operations, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Leadership, Fraud Prevention and Industry intelligence communities. Continuous Improvement through the delivery of; Provide mentoring and development of Threat Intelligence Analysts through sharing learnings and best practices. Act as the point of escalation and support for Threat Intelligence analysts in the event of complex security incidents. Develop proven structure and processes such as run books that help the team achieve outstanding results. Championing and supporting Group Security's wider BCM, Incident and Crisis Management functions. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
May 15, 2024
Contractor
Threat Intelligence Specialist 6 months 540 per day (Inside IR35) 5 Days per week in Reading My client in the telecommunications industry are looking for a Threat Intelligence Specialist to join their fast-paced team on an initial 6 month contract. The role will be fully on site in Reading so a local candidate will be most ideal. Responsibilities in the role; Identify information security and Threat Intelligence requirements and oversight of delivery by: Identifying business unit Priority Intelligence Requirements that enable the business unit to conduct its business continuously in a secure manner. Analysis of information across Strategic, Operational and Tactical arenas into actionable intelligence that allows stakeholders to make informed decisions. Ensuring delivery of the Threat Intelligence programme within the business unit, delivery of services and products provided by Group Security. Where services are delivered by external providers, ensuring delivery of the Threat Intelligence services as per requirements of business unit. Engage with the business unit to: Develop an understanding of business goals in order to constructively engage senior business leaders on information security, identifying key threats and areas for improvement, driving appropriate risk management decisions and collaborating with partners to achieve positive outcomes and business benefits Ensure emerging information and cyber security threats to the business are identified, discussed with senior business leadership and addressed through presented opportunities of security innovation. Build strong relationships within the business to gain an understanding of security-related business threats, vulnerabilities and risks. Facilitate Group Security support to business projects as the subject matter expert providing guidance and support in implementing Threat Intelligence project requirements. Embedding information security and cyber across the business unit by: Establish positive relationships engaging with technical teams and executives to deliver regular Threat Intelligence reporting and mitigation advisory and seek continuous improvement of TVM process. Monitoring of threat actors and groups, and identifying key trends leveraging internal and external threat data to enable positive business outcomes, keeping senior business leadership informed about information security-related issues and activities potentially affecting the organisation. Assist in running a threat intelligence platform that can store cyber threat intelligence idioms such as threat actors, exploit targets from disparate sources, devices, communities and industries in a structured & standardized way. Focus on awareness and training including by; Briefing regularly the business unit senior leadership team on cyber threats and risks profile. Delivering awareness and training to the relevant business unit team and high-risk users. Communicating the importance and promoting awareness of information security to the business. Increasing business awareness of emerging security threats and risks. Helping develop a security culture within the business. Partnering with the different functions working on controls by: Supporting Incident Response activities providing further context, OSINT support and behavioural analysis in the event of a security incident impacting the business unit. Maintaining a balanced relationship with risk functions, compliance functions and with internal and external audit functions. Ensure timely delivery of actionable threat intelligence across the organisation, including key stakeholders; Security Operations, Incident Response, Vulnerability Management, Security Leadership, Fraud Prevention and Industry intelligence communities. Continuous Improvement through the delivery of; Provide mentoring and development of Threat Intelligence Analysts through sharing learnings and best practices. Act as the point of escalation and support for Threat Intelligence analysts in the event of complex security incidents. Develop proven structure and processes such as run books that help the team achieve outstanding results. Championing and supporting Group Security's wider BCM, Incident and Crisis Management functions. Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Project / Programme Manager 6 months contract HR Transformation Remote / Some travel to the Midlands and South East, occasionally. RATE - TBA (Around the 400- 500 per day mark possibly) Background We're working with a large UK retail / leisure business, and they are going through a large change programme including the implementation of a brand new HR system. There are multiple other projects linked to and running alongside the HR implementation including, Website, Reservation System, a Data Platform, Active Directory Networks/Transition (possibly splitting of them), Wage / Staff rotation / systems. We're seeking a technical Project / Programme Manager to act as a go between and effectively 'man mark' (Apologies football terminology) stay close to these multiple workstreams and have a technical understanding of the challenges around 'Change Management' for a major HR transformation programme. You will ensure that if things go off course then you can get people back on track and get them to articulate what they want or need. Profile of person This would be a skilled and experienced Programme or Project Manager with the right technical experience or expertise in delivering previous HR implementation projects. 6-8 years of Project / Programme Management Experience in delivering HR Transformation / Implementation Projects Experience of Change Management, engaging multiple stakeholders across a large business Ensuring that other projects that might be delayed are brought back on track Some technical project management experience with data projects, Active Directory and HR systems Someone who can stay close to a number of different work streams that are critical to the project A further understand the challenges of delayed projects. For example, the AD is moving, what would the implications be for other projects, and can the risk be mitigated? You must have 'gravitas' and experience to push back and challenge people without "upsetting the apple cart".
May 15, 2024
Contractor
Project / Programme Manager 6 months contract HR Transformation Remote / Some travel to the Midlands and South East, occasionally. RATE - TBA (Around the 400- 500 per day mark possibly) Background We're working with a large UK retail / leisure business, and they are going through a large change programme including the implementation of a brand new HR system. There are multiple other projects linked to and running alongside the HR implementation including, Website, Reservation System, a Data Platform, Active Directory Networks/Transition (possibly splitting of them), Wage / Staff rotation / systems. We're seeking a technical Project / Programme Manager to act as a go between and effectively 'man mark' (Apologies football terminology) stay close to these multiple workstreams and have a technical understanding of the challenges around 'Change Management' for a major HR transformation programme. You will ensure that if things go off course then you can get people back on track and get them to articulate what they want or need. Profile of person This would be a skilled and experienced Programme or Project Manager with the right technical experience or expertise in delivering previous HR implementation projects. 6-8 years of Project / Programme Management Experience in delivering HR Transformation / Implementation Projects Experience of Change Management, engaging multiple stakeholders across a large business Ensuring that other projects that might be delayed are brought back on track Some technical project management experience with data projects, Active Directory and HR systems Someone who can stay close to a number of different work streams that are critical to the project A further understand the challenges of delayed projects. For example, the AD is moving, what would the implications be for other projects, and can the risk be mitigated? You must have 'gravitas' and experience to push back and challenge people without "upsetting the apple cart".
Hello. We're Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we're improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands - including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum - through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What's more, we're achieving it in a company that we're in control of. In an environment that we're co-creating. And a culture that's uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn't a question. With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we're uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business. This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It's an opportunity to be part of something special. About the role The Principal OT Security Architect is a critical role in the Digital and Tech Information Security organization supporting our OT Manufacturing sites to maintain the highest level of service availability and keep our network security levels ahead of our business demands, while pushing for more standardization through automation. The Principal OT Security Architect will assess, improve, and maintain the network security of the global manufacturing Operations Technology (OT) environment, and build new processes & procedures and develop guidelines for the business to adhere to. The Principal OT Security Architect will assess, improve, and maintain the cybersecurity posture of Global Manufacturing Operational Technology (OT) environment including Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Factory Automation systems and others as needed. Additionally, will be a subject matter expert (SME) in delivering controls to mitigate both insider and external risks. security risks. Role Responsibilities Lead all aspects of architectural activities for a technology domain, or architectural practice area, or manage the development of solution architectures for projects or programs within a business area. Define standards and direction of architecture in the specific business or technical domain. Define and develop the logical design and information management strategies vital to store, move and manage data in a new target state. Create architecture patterns to suggest the most adequate utilization of technical platforms in support of the holistic solution architecture design. Define, build, and evolve the Architecture Governance Framework (e.g., architecture methods, practices and standards) for IT/IOT/OT. Define, design, apply and support security controls to OT systems in our sites and own and define the architectural security standards for OT. The candidate will lead a team of domain specialists on this matter. Analyzes, designs, and develops roadmaps and implementation plans based upon a current vs future state. Develop and implement measures, tools, and technology to monitor compliance with company security policies and procedures, laws and regulations. Leads the research and analysis of new security trends relating to OT security network. Manages relationships with engineering teams and collaborates with teams across the organization to ensure network security levels are maintained at the highest level. Explores raw network traffic & performs in-depth data analysis utilizing various tools. Create useful and creative data queries & relevant dashboards and reports to key stakeholders. Initiation, Prioritization, and design of R&D work based on customer needs. Optimize operational excellence and ensure best practices for security are followed. Claroty, Palo NGFW, and Zsclaler solution design, operation, and reporting. Serve as a key thought leader, helping to maximize the value of Information Security and IT. Define and monitor metrics to assess the overall value/maturity of cybersecurity investments. Serve on various forums (e.g., Information Security / OT Lead Teams) to analyze projects, programs, and products to ensure they are technological sound, will do no harm, and will deliver the expected outcomes. Recognize the value of emerging technologies and practices with intent to accelerate cybersecurity capabilities for manufacturing and lab environments. Develop and implement measures, tools, and technology to monitor compliance with company security policies and procedures, laws, and regulations. Perform testing against ICS/OT devices, networks, and security control mechanisms. Provides leadership, technology guidance, collaboration and mentoring of key stakeholders and teams; develops and motivates to create a positive culture and working environment Why you? Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field 5+ years of IT and Operational Technology Security experience with a focus on working with Industrial control system cybersecurity frameworks, such as IEC62443, NIST (CSF) Cyber Security, and SANS CIS control frameworks. Expertise on developing OT security programs and securing OT security network architectures. Solid foundation in laboratory / ICS support which was build up with IT topics like network architectures, network protocols, industrial protocols, Active Directory, Backup processes, virtualization of applications and other general IT knowledge. Fundamental knowledge in IT-Security threat modelling, vulnerability assessments and pen-testing. Experienced in the use of tools for incident investigations, simulation, and forensics - GxP regulations. Ability to present technical design proposals and reports to customers and/or other senior engineering, management, and government groups in clear, complete, concise, and non-ambiguous terms. Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly communicate and have excellent consulting skills. Ability to undertake and complete tasks independently, meet schedules and delivery timelines, and to move swiftly from concepts and theory to action. Sound knowledge on Industrial Control Systems ICS environment including design, protocols, and integration (OT 4.0 experience) Firewall, Next Gen Firewalls, and security network subject matter expert (SME). Preferred Qualifications: CISSP, GICSP, CISM or CFSE/CFSP certification preferred. CCIE or CCNP certification desired Claroty, Zscaler, and Azure experience desired Add role preferred qualification bullets Open-minded, flexible, and thrive in a highly dynamic, fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Exposure of onsite travelling, site audit/security audit would be plus. Excellent communication skills, oral and written. Fluent language skills in English Embrace Flexibility with Haleon Location: This exciting opportunity offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to contribute from our Weybridge and London offices as needed. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Please save a copy of the job description, as this may be helpful to refer to once the advert closes. Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially. Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment . click apply for full job details
May 15, 2024
Full time
Hello. We're Haleon. A new world-leading consumer health company. Shaped by all who join us. Together, we're improving everyday health for billions of people. By growing and innovating our global portfolio of category-leading brands - including Sensodyne, Panadol, Advil, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, and Centrum - through a unique combination of deep human understanding and trusted science. What's more, we're achieving it in a company that we're in control of. In an environment that we're co-creating. And a culture that's uniquely ours. Care to join us. It isn't a question. With category leading brands such as Sensodyne, Voltaren and Centrum, built on trusted science and human understanding, and combined with our passion, knowledge and expertise, we're uniquely placed to do this and to grow a strong, successful business. This is an exciting time to join us and help shape the future. It's an opportunity to be part of something special. About the role The Principal OT Security Architect is a critical role in the Digital and Tech Information Security organization supporting our OT Manufacturing sites to maintain the highest level of service availability and keep our network security levels ahead of our business demands, while pushing for more standardization through automation. The Principal OT Security Architect will assess, improve, and maintain the network security of the global manufacturing Operations Technology (OT) environment, and build new processes & procedures and develop guidelines for the business to adhere to. The Principal OT Security Architect will assess, improve, and maintain the cybersecurity posture of Global Manufacturing Operational Technology (OT) environment including Industrial Control Systems (ICS), Factory Automation systems and others as needed. Additionally, will be a subject matter expert (SME) in delivering controls to mitigate both insider and external risks. security risks. Role Responsibilities Lead all aspects of architectural activities for a technology domain, or architectural practice area, or manage the development of solution architectures for projects or programs within a business area. Define standards and direction of architecture in the specific business or technical domain. Define and develop the logical design and information management strategies vital to store, move and manage data in a new target state. Create architecture patterns to suggest the most adequate utilization of technical platforms in support of the holistic solution architecture design. Define, build, and evolve the Architecture Governance Framework (e.g., architecture methods, practices and standards) for IT/IOT/OT. Define, design, apply and support security controls to OT systems in our sites and own and define the architectural security standards for OT. The candidate will lead a team of domain specialists on this matter. Analyzes, designs, and develops roadmaps and implementation plans based upon a current vs future state. Develop and implement measures, tools, and technology to monitor compliance with company security policies and procedures, laws and regulations. Leads the research and analysis of new security trends relating to OT security network. Manages relationships with engineering teams and collaborates with teams across the organization to ensure network security levels are maintained at the highest level. Explores raw network traffic & performs in-depth data analysis utilizing various tools. Create useful and creative data queries & relevant dashboards and reports to key stakeholders. Initiation, Prioritization, and design of R&D work based on customer needs. Optimize operational excellence and ensure best practices for security are followed. Claroty, Palo NGFW, and Zsclaler solution design, operation, and reporting. Serve as a key thought leader, helping to maximize the value of Information Security and IT. Define and monitor metrics to assess the overall value/maturity of cybersecurity investments. Serve on various forums (e.g., Information Security / OT Lead Teams) to analyze projects, programs, and products to ensure they are technological sound, will do no harm, and will deliver the expected outcomes. Recognize the value of emerging technologies and practices with intent to accelerate cybersecurity capabilities for manufacturing and lab environments. Develop and implement measures, tools, and technology to monitor compliance with company security policies and procedures, laws, and regulations. Perform testing against ICS/OT devices, networks, and security control mechanisms. Provides leadership, technology guidance, collaboration and mentoring of key stakeholders and teams; develops and motivates to create a positive culture and working environment Why you? Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field 5+ years of IT and Operational Technology Security experience with a focus on working with Industrial control system cybersecurity frameworks, such as IEC62443, NIST (CSF) Cyber Security, and SANS CIS control frameworks. Expertise on developing OT security programs and securing OT security network architectures. Solid foundation in laboratory / ICS support which was build up with IT topics like network architectures, network protocols, industrial protocols, Active Directory, Backup processes, virtualization of applications and other general IT knowledge. Fundamental knowledge in IT-Security threat modelling, vulnerability assessments and pen-testing. Experienced in the use of tools for incident investigations, simulation, and forensics - GxP regulations. Ability to present technical design proposals and reports to customers and/or other senior engineering, management, and government groups in clear, complete, concise, and non-ambiguous terms. Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly communicate and have excellent consulting skills. Ability to undertake and complete tasks independently, meet schedules and delivery timelines, and to move swiftly from concepts and theory to action. Sound knowledge on Industrial Control Systems ICS environment including design, protocols, and integration (OT 4.0 experience) Firewall, Next Gen Firewalls, and security network subject matter expert (SME). Preferred Qualifications: CISSP, GICSP, CISM or CFSE/CFSP certification preferred. CCIE or CCNP certification desired Claroty, Zscaler, and Azure experience desired Add role preferred qualification bullets Open-minded, flexible, and thrive in a highly dynamic, fast-paced, ever-changing environment. Exposure of onsite travelling, site audit/security audit would be plus. Excellent communication skills, oral and written. Fluent language skills in English Embrace Flexibility with Haleon Location: This exciting opportunity offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, allowing you to contribute from our Weybridge and London offices as needed. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. Please save a copy of the job description, as this may be helpful to refer to once the advert closes. Care to join us. Find out what life at Haleon is really like At Haleon we embrace our diverse workforce by creating an inclusive environment that celebrates our unique perspectives, generates curiosity to create unmatched understanding of each other, and promotes fair and equitable outcomes for everyone. We're striving to create a climate where we celebrate our diversity in all forms by treating each other with respect, listening to different viewpoints, supporting our communities, and creating a workplace where your authentic self belongs and thrives. We believe in an agile working culture for all our roles. If flexibility is important to you, we encourage you to explore with our hiring team what the opportunities are. As you apply, we will ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. We want to have an opportunity to consider a diverse pool of qualified candidates and this information will assist us in meeting that objective and in understanding how well we are doing against our inclusion and diversity ambitions. We would really appreciate it if you could take a few moments to complete it. Rest assured, Hiring Managers do not have access to this information and we will treat your information confidentially. Haleon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, disability, genetic information, military service, covered/protected veteran status or any other federal, state or local protected class. Please note that if you are a US Licensed Healthcare Professional or Healthcare Professional as defined by the laws of the state issuing your license, Haleon may be required to capture and report expenses Haleon incurs, on your behalf, in the event you are afforded an interview for employment . click apply for full job details
Why Greencore? We are a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We supply all of the major supermarkets in the UK. We also supply convenience and travel retail outlets, discounters, coffee shops, foodservice and other retailers. We have strong market positions in a range of categories including sandwiches, salads, sushi, chilled snacking, chilled ready meals, chilled soups and sauces, chilled quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, and frozen Yorkshire Puddings. In FY22 we manufactured 795m sandwiches and other food to go products, 127m chilled prepared meals, and 249m bottles of cooking sauces, pickles and condiments. We carry out more than 10,600 direct to store deliveries each day. We have 21 world-class manufacturing units across 16 locations in the UK, with industry-leading technology and supply chain capabilities. We generated revenues of 1.7bn in FY22 and employ approximately 14,000 people. We work hard to ensure that Greencore is a great place to work and our people truly are at the core. We're committed to ensuring all our colleagues have development plans and strive to provide inspiring leadership - in fact, in the past year we've seen an 11% increase in the number of colleagues who would recommend Greencore as a place to work. Why not come join us? What you'll be doing Leading, managing and building a team of diverse developers delivering cutting edge solutions to support our heavily technology enabled transformation programme Interfacing and building strategic relationships with delivery partners to support and grow our development function Providing technical guidance and oversight to the development team Facilitate the delivery of the software testing strategy, incorporating testing best practices and automation within the development process Build supportable applications and services, implementing DevOps practices, monitoring, and reporting capabilities Defining, implementing, and maturing our development strategy, creating an effective process for how projects and workload is managed throughout all stages of the software development lifecycle. This role is perfect for someone who wants to make their own stamp on an organisation What we're looking for Experience leading a technical team to deliver complex software projects Substantial knowledge and hands-on software engineering experience at least two or more of the following - (Java / RPG / C / C++) , (SQL), (.Net / Azure / JavaScript), (React) and (IBM I or Z Series) Solid understanding of development & engineering methodologies and Agile delivery techniques (CI/CD, TDD, BDD) The ability to build and lead an effective and engaged team, that operates with high performance. Focus on aligned goals and development plans to drive skills, progression & succession plans, and retention levels Strong analytical, prioritising, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills Effective communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Demonstrable experience in Data & Analytics is also desirable What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Why Greencore? We are a leading manufacturer of convenience food in the UK and our purpose is to make everyday taste better. We supply all of the major supermarkets in the UK. We also supply convenience and travel retail outlets, discounters, coffee shops, foodservice and other retailers. We have strong market positions in a range of categories including sandwiches, salads, sushi, chilled snacking, chilled ready meals, chilled soups and sauces, chilled quiche, ambient sauces and pickles, and frozen Yorkshire Puddings. In FY22 we manufactured 795m sandwiches and other food to go products, 127m chilled prepared meals, and 249m bottles of cooking sauces, pickles and condiments. We carry out more than 10,600 direct to store deliveries each day. We have 21 world-class manufacturing units across 16 locations in the UK, with industry-leading technology and supply chain capabilities. We generated revenues of 1.7bn in FY22 and employ approximately 14,000 people. We work hard to ensure that Greencore is a great place to work and our people truly are at the core. We're committed to ensuring all our colleagues have development plans and strive to provide inspiring leadership - in fact, in the past year we've seen an 11% increase in the number of colleagues who would recommend Greencore as a place to work. Why not come join us? What you'll be doing Leading, managing and building a team of diverse developers delivering cutting edge solutions to support our heavily technology enabled transformation programme Interfacing and building strategic relationships with delivery partners to support and grow our development function Providing technical guidance and oversight to the development team Facilitate the delivery of the software testing strategy, incorporating testing best practices and automation within the development process Build supportable applications and services, implementing DevOps practices, monitoring, and reporting capabilities Defining, implementing, and maturing our development strategy, creating an effective process for how projects and workload is managed throughout all stages of the software development lifecycle. This role is perfect for someone who wants to make their own stamp on an organisation What we're looking for Experience leading a technical team to deliver complex software projects Substantial knowledge and hands-on software engineering experience at least two or more of the following - (Java / RPG / C / C++) , (SQL), (.Net / Azure / JavaScript), (React) and (IBM I or Z Series) Solid understanding of development & engineering methodologies and Agile delivery techniques (CI/CD, TDD, BDD) The ability to build and lead an effective and engaged team, that operates with high performance. Focus on aligned goals and development plans to drive skills, progression & succession plans, and retention levels Strong analytical, prioritising, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills Effective communication skills, capable of engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders Demonstrable experience in Data & Analytics is also desirable What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on-the-job training and development opportunities to further your career.
London or Hampshire - £100-120k basic + bonus Leading Wealth Manager is seeking a Tech Lead/Lead Developer with Python and Django/other web framework to be based 2 days per week in either their London or Hampshire/Hants offices. Great opportunity to get into financial services as ALL industry backgrounds considered, however must have 2+ years team leading at least 2-3 software engineers Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior or Lead Developer who be responsible for overseeing the development process, guiding the team, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, using python and Django (or other similar/open source web framework) with some experience of mentoring more junior team members. Person Specification At least 2 years' experience in a Senior or (ideally) Lead Developer position At least 5 years' development experience, to include outstanding coding skills in developing Python Django and an appropriate Front End framework Experience of managing, motivating and leading a small team Relevant experience of working in a fast-moving, dynamic (ideally start up or similar) environment The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Day to day management and leadership of the developers in the team, reporting into the Chief Technology Officer Provide mentoring and technical guidance to the team, including giving advice on specific technical queries Ensure team adherence to QA guidelines: Architect, design, and develop software applications, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and project requirements. Identify technical debt and inefficiencies in existing systems and propose solutions for improvement. Ensure appropriate testing support is in place: Drive the implementation of automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and quality. Set and enforce coding standards for the team Delivery of agreed web development activity, including the building and configuration of applications Scrum master duties, as require Ensure project and sprint milestones are achieved Input into the architecture and infrastructure required to scale the platform Liaison with the BA team and other key business stakeholders Documentation of technical specifications Creation of career paths and professional development opportunities in order to upskill and scale the team Deputise for the CTO, as required Experience with cloud technologies and platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Solid understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
May 15, 2024
Full time
London or Hampshire - £100-120k basic + bonus Leading Wealth Manager is seeking a Tech Lead/Lead Developer with Python and Django/other web framework to be based 2 days per week in either their London or Hampshire/Hants offices. Great opportunity to get into financial services as ALL industry backgrounds considered, however must have 2+ years team leading at least 2-3 software engineers Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior or Lead Developer who be responsible for overseeing the development process, guiding the team, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, using python and Django (or other similar/open source web framework) with some experience of mentoring more junior team members. Person Specification At least 2 years' experience in a Senior or (ideally) Lead Developer position At least 5 years' development experience, to include outstanding coding skills in developing Python Django and an appropriate Front End framework Experience of managing, motivating and leading a small team Relevant experience of working in a fast-moving, dynamic (ideally start up or similar) environment The successful candidate will be responsible for the following: Day to day management and leadership of the developers in the team, reporting into the Chief Technology Officer Provide mentoring and technical guidance to the team, including giving advice on specific technical queries Ensure team adherence to QA guidelines: Architect, design, and develop software applications, ensuring adherence to coding standards, best practices, and project requirements. Identify technical debt and inefficiencies in existing systems and propose solutions for improvement. Ensure appropriate testing support is in place: Drive the implementation of automated testing, continuous integration, and deployment processes to improve efficiency and quality. Set and enforce coding standards for the team Delivery of agreed web development activity, including the building and configuration of applications Scrum master duties, as require Ensure project and sprint milestones are achieved Input into the architecture and infrastructure required to scale the platform Liaison with the BA team and other key business stakeholders Documentation of technical specifications Creation of career paths and professional development opportunities in order to upskill and scale the team Deputise for the CTO, as required Experience with cloud technologies and platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Solid understanding of DevOps principles and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
Join our team! As Elior UK's enterprise architect and engineering manager, lead technology strategy in collaboration with the CIO and senior management. Bridge tech teams with business, combining expertise with leadership. Develop ecosystem for business-tech collaboration, define strategy, select and pilot tech solutions, and integrate new technologies. Automate processes with RPA, AI, and ML, and manage supplier relationships for engineering projects. What you'll be doing Key responsibilities: Lead technology strategy forums with digital and retail frontline operations, and central support functions. Compare best in class technology offerings from the market, leverage Group technology innovations and technology partners. Own Elior UK's strategic technology blueprint, roadmap and investment plan. Evaluate new technology propositions as per demand from pre-sales teams for client tenders. Lead the selection of new technology vendors and solutions. Manage, lead and coordinate new tech POCs and pilots. Design multi system integrations, automations, extraction and correlation of data from both digital and retail, as well as back office systems and technology partners. Drive continuous improvement & innovation across the business challenging the status quo & ensuring we evolve to become industry-leading in our approach. Possesses a strong understanding of the technical aspects of the team's projects. Provides technical guidance and mentorship to team members, helping them solve problems and grow their skills. Builds, leads, and motivates high-performing engineering teams. Sets clear goals, assigns tasks, and manages workloads to ensure efficient workflow. Oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects. Managing relationships with third-party suppliers to ensure timely access to high-quality resources. Working Pattern: Mon - Fri What can you bring? In this role: Required experience: Enterprise experience of full technology lifecycle. Experience of leading engineering teams. Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Data Factory and Data Brick Data & analytics including experience of PowerBI. Ability to work at a strategic level with proven experience of turning vision into reality. Several years of experience as a software engineer or a related technical role. Desired experience: Experience of delivering strategy and solution architecture within the Food & Beverage, Retail or Catering industry sectors. System integrations specifically MDM (Master Data Management) integrations with core functions. RPA automation such as Blueprism and/or UIPath. Prior experience leading and mentoring engineers Experience managing projects from conception to completion is also highly desirable. Our way of saying thank you At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts. FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day. Support Your Way of Life: Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments Hybrid Working Model: Collaborate & innovate in the office three days a week while enjoying focused work-from-home days Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 31 days of holiday (including bank holidays) Additional Holiday Purchase Option: Customise your time off by purchasing extra holidays Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect: Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs: Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind: Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle to work scheme Why it's great to work for us Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers , with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including: Workplaces & Office Space Sporting Venues & Stadiums Attraction & Heritage Sites Public Sector & Defence Health, Care & Hospitals Schools, Colleges & Universities Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled. That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us! Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work! Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.
May 15, 2024
Full time
Join our team! As Elior UK's enterprise architect and engineering manager, lead technology strategy in collaboration with the CIO and senior management. Bridge tech teams with business, combining expertise with leadership. Develop ecosystem for business-tech collaboration, define strategy, select and pilot tech solutions, and integrate new technologies. Automate processes with RPA, AI, and ML, and manage supplier relationships for engineering projects. What you'll be doing Key responsibilities: Lead technology strategy forums with digital and retail frontline operations, and central support functions. Compare best in class technology offerings from the market, leverage Group technology innovations and technology partners. Own Elior UK's strategic technology blueprint, roadmap and investment plan. Evaluate new technology propositions as per demand from pre-sales teams for client tenders. Lead the selection of new technology vendors and solutions. Manage, lead and coordinate new tech POCs and pilots. Design multi system integrations, automations, extraction and correlation of data from both digital and retail, as well as back office systems and technology partners. Drive continuous improvement & innovation across the business challenging the status quo & ensuring we evolve to become industry-leading in our approach. Possesses a strong understanding of the technical aspects of the team's projects. Provides technical guidance and mentorship to team members, helping them solve problems and grow their skills. Builds, leads, and motivates high-performing engineering teams. Sets clear goals, assigns tasks, and manages workloads to ensure efficient workflow. Oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of engineering projects. Managing relationships with third-party suppliers to ensure timely access to high-quality resources. Working Pattern: Mon - Fri What can you bring? In this role: Required experience: Enterprise experience of full technology lifecycle. Experience of leading engineering teams. Microsoft Azure, DevOps, Data Factory and Data Brick Data & analytics including experience of PowerBI. Ability to work at a strategic level with proven experience of turning vision into reality. Several years of experience as a software engineer or a related technical role. Desired experience: Experience of delivering strategy and solution architecture within the Food & Beverage, Retail or Catering industry sectors. System integrations specifically MDM (Master Data Management) integrations with core functions. RPA automation such as Blueprism and/or UIPath. Prior experience leading and mentoring engineers Experience managing projects from conception to completion is also highly desirable. Our way of saying thank you At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts. FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day. Support Your Way of Life: Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments Hybrid Working Model: Collaborate & innovate in the office three days a week while enjoying focused work-from-home days Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 31 days of holiday (including bank holidays) Additional Holiday Purchase Option: Customise your time off by purchasing extra holidays Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect: Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community Supporting You Through Life's Ups & Downs: Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind: Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle to work scheme Why it's great to work for us Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK's leading contract caterers , with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including: Workplaces & Office Space Sporting Venues & Stadiums Attraction & Heritage Sites Public Sector & Defence Health, Care & Hospitals Schools, Colleges & Universities Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we're committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled. That's why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us! Elior Celebrates Equality Our aim is to celebrate a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion, continuing to make Elior a great place to work! Every colleague has a distinctive set of values, skills, and aspirations. To ensure that we attract, develop, and retain best people from the widest possible talent pool we're committed to providing an inclusive environment where our colleagues fulfil their potential and have the opportunity to succeed.
Senior DevOps Engineer - SC Cleared or Clearable Location(s): London or Cheltenham Hybrid: 2/3day split Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 Clearance: SC Active or Clearable Company: A specialist Data Consultancy, working with government clients across Cyber Security, National Security, Law Enforcement and Telecommunications. They're looking to bring in a talented and motivated DevOps Engineer to join their team and contribute to their mission of protecting the UK through data-driven insights and solutions. As a DevOps Engineer, you will work closely with public sector clients and project teams to design, develop, and implement DevOps solutions that meet clients' requirements. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with clients to understand their DevOps engineering needs and objectives Design, develop, and implement high-quality solutions for cloud and on premise environments Utilise your expertise to architect robust and scalable systems with network and cyber security best practices Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to gather project requirements, analyse feasibility, and provide technical recommendations Stay up to date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in DevOps engineering and share your knowledge with the team Collaborate with project managers to ensure successful project delivery within the defined timelines and budget Accurately delivering high quality work to agreed timelines, including taking the initiative and knowing how to jump straight in Supporting client engagements, including pitches and presentations Skills/Knowledge (Non Exhaustive List): Experience with working with working with one or more Cloud service providers - AWS, GCP or Azure Experience developing cloud solutions that can be ported to on premise Good understanding of infrastructure-as-code principles, and experience in practical application (e.g. provisioning/deployment via Ansible, Terraform, Helm) Network Security Good understanding of networking concepts such as Private VPCs, Security Groups, NAT Gateways Unix/Linux Agile or Scrum. In particular iterative approaches to software development in conjunction with the client Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Excellent communication and presentation skills or Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients and team members Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly in fast-paced environments CI/CD pipelines for verifying, building, testing and pushing deployment artefacts Experience in OCI containerisation (e.g. Docker) and associated orchestration technologies (e.g. Kubernetes) Experience in setting up centralised logging and monitoring of deployed infrastructure If interested and keen to learn more, apply or reach out to
May 15, 2024
Full time
Senior DevOps Engineer - SC Cleared or Clearable Location(s): London or Cheltenham Hybrid: 2/3day split Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 Clearance: SC Active or Clearable Company: A specialist Data Consultancy, working with government clients across Cyber Security, National Security, Law Enforcement and Telecommunications. They're looking to bring in a talented and motivated DevOps Engineer to join their team and contribute to their mission of protecting the UK through data-driven insights and solutions. As a DevOps Engineer, you will work closely with public sector clients and project teams to design, develop, and implement DevOps solutions that meet clients' requirements. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with clients to understand their DevOps engineering needs and objectives Design, develop, and implement high-quality solutions for cloud and on premise environments Utilise your expertise to architect robust and scalable systems with network and cyber security best practices Collaborate with cross-functional teams and clients to gather project requirements, analyse feasibility, and provide technical recommendations Stay up to date with the latest trends, tools, and technologies in DevOps engineering and share your knowledge with the team Collaborate with project managers to ensure successful project delivery within the defined timelines and budget Accurately delivering high quality work to agreed timelines, including taking the initiative and knowing how to jump straight in Supporting client engagements, including pitches and presentations Skills/Knowledge (Non Exhaustive List): Experience with working with working with one or more Cloud service providers - AWS, GCP or Azure Experience developing cloud solutions that can be ported to on premise Good understanding of infrastructure-as-code principles, and experience in practical application (e.g. provisioning/deployment via Ansible, Terraform, Helm) Network Security Good understanding of networking concepts such as Private VPCs, Security Groups, NAT Gateways Unix/Linux Agile or Scrum. In particular iterative approaches to software development in conjunction with the client Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills Excellent communication and presentation skills or Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients and team members Ability to adapt to new technologies and learn quickly in fast-paced environments CI/CD pipelines for verifying, building, testing and pushing deployment artefacts Experience in OCI containerisation (e.g. Docker) and associated orchestration technologies (e.g. Kubernetes) Experience in setting up centralised logging and monitoring of deployed infrastructure If interested and keen to learn more, apply or reach out to
Here at Phixos who are part of the Blakebrook Group, we have a great opportunity for a Head of Engineering to join our highly skilled, friendly team of engineers and project managers. As Head of Engineering, you will manage the Software and Firmware aspects of the business and own the Engineering capabilities, processes and delivery, as well as driving improvements to ensure the methodologies, skills and tools deployed are in line with standards and technology changes. The role is a board designate and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop into a board level position based on performance. Phixos are proud to be recognised as specialists in high integrity software, firmware and certification. With 30 years' experience delivering high class engineering solutions to our broad customer base, we know that we can offer you a stimulating and varied career, one that will empower and enable you to realise your own ambition. The team environment at Phixos is second to none. We are big enough to deliver projects for world class clients, and small enough to have a supportive team environment where every colleague is valued. Ideal candidates will hold an active Security clearance, with a background in either Defence or the Military with appropriate project experience within small specialist companies. Providing visionary leadership to the engineering team, inspiring excellence and fostering collaboration, innovation and accountability. Promoting a culture of technical excellence, ownership and innovation. Identify and own improvements to skills, process and tools to ensure continuous improvement of the engineering capability. Providing leadership and management oversight to all projects, associated accounts and staff. Be external client facing and build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication, reporting, transparency, and respsonsiveness to client needs and concerns. Proactively identify opportunities for upselling or expanding existing engagements by demonstrating the value of our services and solutions. Ensure timely and budget compliant planning, monitoring, and delivery of all projects, whilst achieving all quality objectives. Define and communicate clear objectives, expectations, and performance metrics to ensure alignment with company goals. Submit weekly efficiency, risk and issue reports to directors, and deliver board reports for the group board. Generate project proposals, estimations and bids. Ensure effective management of project risks, variances and resources to budget and project objectives, and put in place risk mitigation to reduce and eliminate impact. Recognise and take ownership of new opportunities within current clients and assist in preparing bids and estimates for potential new projects. Assist the Directors in expanding the organisation and advocate opportunities for growth and development. Recognise and spearhead enhancements within both the business and engineering domains. Manage engineering staff through the entire process from recruitment to performance reviews. Operating within a software/firmware environment characterised by high integrity. Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and manage high performing teams. Strategic thinker with a track record of developing and executing technical strategies to drive business growth and client satisfaction. Results oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high quality solutions on time and within budget. Drafting project proposals, estimating project requirements and engaging with external clients for presentations and reporting. Responsibilities relating to engineering recruitment and performance evaluation. Capability to oversee and implement changes within a project to mitigate risks. Qualifications : Engineering/Technical degree Company benefits on offer: Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Your birthday day off (non-contractual) Christmas Shutdown period Perkbox Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programme Long Service Awards Flexible Working Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance (Optional) after 1 years' service If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Chloe Bush
May 15, 2024
Full time
Here at Phixos who are part of the Blakebrook Group, we have a great opportunity for a Head of Engineering to join our highly skilled, friendly team of engineers and project managers. As Head of Engineering, you will manage the Software and Firmware aspects of the business and own the Engineering capabilities, processes and delivery, as well as driving improvements to ensure the methodologies, skills and tools deployed are in line with standards and technology changes. The role is a board designate and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop into a board level position based on performance. Phixos are proud to be recognised as specialists in high integrity software, firmware and certification. With 30 years' experience delivering high class engineering solutions to our broad customer base, we know that we can offer you a stimulating and varied career, one that will empower and enable you to realise your own ambition. The team environment at Phixos is second to none. We are big enough to deliver projects for world class clients, and small enough to have a supportive team environment where every colleague is valued. Ideal candidates will hold an active Security clearance, with a background in either Defence or the Military with appropriate project experience within small specialist companies. Providing visionary leadership to the engineering team, inspiring excellence and fostering collaboration, innovation and accountability. Promoting a culture of technical excellence, ownership and innovation. Identify and own improvements to skills, process and tools to ensure continuous improvement of the engineering capability. Providing leadership and management oversight to all projects, associated accounts and staff. Be external client facing and build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication, reporting, transparency, and respsonsiveness to client needs and concerns. Proactively identify opportunities for upselling or expanding existing engagements by demonstrating the value of our services and solutions. Ensure timely and budget compliant planning, monitoring, and delivery of all projects, whilst achieving all quality objectives. Define and communicate clear objectives, expectations, and performance metrics to ensure alignment with company goals. Submit weekly efficiency, risk and issue reports to directors, and deliver board reports for the group board. Generate project proposals, estimations and bids. Ensure effective management of project risks, variances and resources to budget and project objectives, and put in place risk mitigation to reduce and eliminate impact. Recognise and take ownership of new opportunities within current clients and assist in preparing bids and estimates for potential new projects. Assist the Directors in expanding the organisation and advocate opportunities for growth and development. Recognise and spearhead enhancements within both the business and engineering domains. Manage engineering staff through the entire process from recruitment to performance reviews. Operating within a software/firmware environment characterised by high integrity. Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and manage high performing teams. Strategic thinker with a track record of developing and executing technical strategies to drive business growth and client satisfaction. Results oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high quality solutions on time and within budget. Drafting project proposals, estimating project requirements and engaging with external clients for presentations and reporting. Responsibilities relating to engineering recruitment and performance evaluation. Capability to oversee and implement changes within a project to mitigate risks. Qualifications : Engineering/Technical degree Company benefits on offer: Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Your birthday day off (non-contractual) Christmas Shutdown period Perkbox Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programme Long Service Awards Flexible Working Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance (Optional) after 1 years' service If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, please contact Chloe Bush