We are looking for a Zscaler Engineer to join the Cyber team on a contract basis to to provide technical leadership for the migration of web proxy services from a legacy Trend solution to Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA ) , ensuring effective coordination of engineering teams, data-driven technical planning, and successful migration execution within a structured delivery environment. Location: Preston - ad hoc travel to site - mainly remote Duration: 6 months Day rate £(Apply online only) a day - Inside IR35 Key Skills & Experience Required Deep technical expertise in: Zscaler ZIA and ZPA (CASB desirable) Identity integration (Entra ID, SSO, SCIM, Conditional Access) Azure IaaS and networking (VPN Gateway, routing, connectivity design) Strong working knowledge of: Enterprise networking (routing, switching, firewalls) Security operations, logging, and SIEM integration Proven experience leading engineering teams across infrastructure / network / security transformations Strong data handling capability, including advanced Excel for engineering control and analysis Ability to operate effectively within ambiguous, evolving technical environments Strong knowledge of Excel for Data Analysis The Zscaler Engineer role will be required to and to demonstrate that they can undertake the following; Technical Leadership Provide hands-on technical leadership across Infrastructure and Network Engineering teams, guiding in resolving technical issues and design challenges Provide subject matter expertise across Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, and CASB) and Azure Review the relevant Zscaler Designs and act as the escalation point for technical migration challenges Migration Delivery Work with the PM to plan and then oversee execution of the proxy migration workstream across both the on-premises and Azure estates Technical management of the migration waves, cutover activities, and rollback planning Ensure minimal service disruption and alignment with security standards Coordinate interdependencies with infrastructure, application, and network teams Data Management & Planning Own and govern the core engineering dataset (Excel-based) supporting migration Develop and maintain technical artefacts and engineering controls to support engineering decision-making Governance & Reporting Provide technical assurance and reporting into the project manager Identify and manage technical risks, issues, and constraints Ensure consistency and quality across project engineering outputs Deliverables Technical server migration control dataset Maintained and validated migration dataset Technical progress reporting (status, risks, issues, dependencies) Successful migration of in-scope services to ZIA Post-migration validation and issue resolution For further information please contact Sarah Owen (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
24/08/2026
Contractor
We are looking for a Zscaler Engineer to join the Cyber team on a contract basis to to provide technical leadership for the migration of web proxy services from a legacy Trend solution to Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA ) , ensuring effective coordination of engineering teams, data-driven technical planning, and successful migration execution within a structured delivery environment. Location: Preston - ad hoc travel to site - mainly remote Duration: 6 months Day rate £(Apply online only) a day - Inside IR35 Key Skills & Experience Required Deep technical expertise in: Zscaler ZIA and ZPA (CASB desirable) Identity integration (Entra ID, SSO, SCIM, Conditional Access) Azure IaaS and networking (VPN Gateway, routing, connectivity design) Strong working knowledge of: Enterprise networking (routing, switching, firewalls) Security operations, logging, and SIEM integration Proven experience leading engineering teams across infrastructure / network / security transformations Strong data handling capability, including advanced Excel for engineering control and analysis Ability to operate effectively within ambiguous, evolving technical environments Strong knowledge of Excel for Data Analysis The Zscaler Engineer role will be required to and to demonstrate that they can undertake the following; Technical Leadership Provide hands-on technical leadership across Infrastructure and Network Engineering teams, guiding in resolving technical issues and design challenges Provide subject matter expertise across Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, and CASB) and Azure Review the relevant Zscaler Designs and act as the escalation point for technical migration challenges Migration Delivery Work with the PM to plan and then oversee execution of the proxy migration workstream across both the on-premises and Azure estates Technical management of the migration waves, cutover activities, and rollback planning Ensure minimal service disruption and alignment with security standards Coordinate interdependencies with infrastructure, application, and network teams Data Management & Planning Own and govern the core engineering dataset (Excel-based) supporting migration Develop and maintain technical artefacts and engineering controls to support engineering decision-making Governance & Reporting Provide technical assurance and reporting into the project manager Identify and manage technical risks, issues, and constraints Ensure consistency and quality across project engineering outputs Deliverables Technical server migration control dataset Maintained and validated migration dataset Technical progress reporting (status, risks, issues, dependencies) Successful migration of in-scope services to ZIA Post-migration validation and issue resolution For further information please contact Sarah Owen (phone number removed) or email (url removed)
IT Project Manager Newport/Hybrid Circa 70,000 CPS Group are working with a leading organisation in a complex and highly regulated environment that is looking to appoint an experienced IT Project Manager to join its Cyber Security Programme. This is a key role responsible for managing and delivering a range of technology, change and cyber security projects as part of a significant multi-year programme. You'll take ownership of projects from initial definition through to successful delivery, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and budget. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, business sponsors, IT teams and third-party suppliers, managing multiple requirements and priorities while ensuring strong governance and project reporting throughout. Key responsibilities include: Leading and delivering IT, technology and cyber security projects end-to-end Developing project plans, timelines, milestones and deliverables Managing project risks, issues, dependencies and budgets Working with and influencing stakeholders at all levels Managing third-party suppliers and vendor relationships Matrix-managing resources across the organisation Ensuring appropriate governance and reporting throughout the project lifecycle Developing project adoption and change management plans Supporting training, transition and handover into BAU Managing projects across a range of contractual and commercial environments We're looking for an experienced Project Manager who can demonstrate: Strong experience delivering complex IT projects from initiation through to completion Experience working within a complex, regulated environment Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously Strong commercial, contractual and supplier management experience Experience working within or alongside Cyber Security / Cyber Resilience environments Experience working in a largely outsourced environment would be beneficial Previous experience within the utilities sector is desirable Qualifications Degree-level education or equivalent PRINCE2 or PMP qualification Relevant practitioner-level project management qualification ITIL experience/qualification would be advantageous Knowledge of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) regulations would be highly desirable Experience within a Cyber Resilience setting would be highly desirable Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and compliance purposes. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our new privacy policy can be found here (url removed)
24/08/2026
Full time
IT Project Manager Newport/Hybrid Circa 70,000 CPS Group are working with a leading organisation in a complex and highly regulated environment that is looking to appoint an experienced IT Project Manager to join its Cyber Security Programme. This is a key role responsible for managing and delivering a range of technology, change and cyber security projects as part of a significant multi-year programme. You'll take ownership of projects from initial definition through to successful delivery, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope and budget. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders, business sponsors, IT teams and third-party suppliers, managing multiple requirements and priorities while ensuring strong governance and project reporting throughout. Key responsibilities include: Leading and delivering IT, technology and cyber security projects end-to-end Developing project plans, timelines, milestones and deliverables Managing project risks, issues, dependencies and budgets Working with and influencing stakeholders at all levels Managing third-party suppliers and vendor relationships Matrix-managing resources across the organisation Ensuring appropriate governance and reporting throughout the project lifecycle Developing project adoption and change management plans Supporting training, transition and handover into BAU Managing projects across a range of contractual and commercial environments We're looking for an experienced Project Manager who can demonstrate: Strong experience delivering complex IT projects from initiation through to completion Experience working within a complex, regulated environment Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills Experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously Strong commercial, contractual and supplier management experience Experience working within or alongside Cyber Security / Cyber Resilience environments Experience working in a largely outsourced environment would be beneficial Previous experience within the utilities sector is desirable Qualifications Degree-level education or equivalent PRINCE2 or PMP qualification Relevant practitioner-level project management qualification ITIL experience/qualification would be advantageous Knowledge of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) regulations would be highly desirable Experience within a Cyber Resilience setting would be highly desirable Contact: Zach Bennett - CPS Group By applying to this advert you are giving CPS Group (UK) Ltd authority to hold and process your data for this specific role and any other roles we may deem suitable to you over time. We will not pass your data to any third party without your verbal or written permission to do so. All incoming and outgoing calls are recorded for training and compliance purposes. CPS Group (UK) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Our new privacy policy can be found here (url removed)
New Business Account Manager - IT Reseller Are you a driven technology sales professional who thrives on winning new business? I'm recruiting on behalf of an established and growing IT reseller seeking a New Business Account Manager to drive revenue growth across its cloud, managed services, cybersecurity, and Microsoft solutions portfolio. This is a hunter role suited to someone who enjoys: - Opening new accounts - Building relationships with key decision-makers - Managing the full sales cycle, Exceeding targets and being rewarded for success To be considered, you'll ideally have experience working for an IT reseller, MSP, VAR, or technology provider with a demonstrable record of success in new business sales. My client offers: Uncapped earnings Excellent commission structure Marketing and pre-sales support Access to leading technology vendors Genuine progression opportunities
24/08/2026
Full time
New Business Account Manager - IT Reseller Are you a driven technology sales professional who thrives on winning new business? I'm recruiting on behalf of an established and growing IT reseller seeking a New Business Account Manager to drive revenue growth across its cloud, managed services, cybersecurity, and Microsoft solutions portfolio. This is a hunter role suited to someone who enjoys: - Opening new accounts - Building relationships with key decision-makers - Managing the full sales cycle, Exceeding targets and being rewarded for success To be considered, you'll ideally have experience working for an IT reseller, MSP, VAR, or technology provider with a demonstrable record of success in new business sales. My client offers: Uncapped earnings Excellent commission structure Marketing and pre-sales support Access to leading technology vendors Genuine progression opportunities
IT Project Manager - Cyber Security Cardiff Up to 71,500 + excellent benefits Want to take ownership of high-profile technology and cyber security projects where the work you deliver genuinely matters? We're looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join a major, multi-year cyber security and technology transformation programme within a highly regulated environment. You'll be trusted to lead complex projects from initial concept through to delivery, working with senior stakeholders, technical teams and specialist third-party suppliers. This is an opportunity to get involved in business-critical change with plenty of visibility, ownership and variety. What you'll be doing You'll take responsibility for projects across the full lifecycle, including: Leading complex IT and cyber security projects from definition through to successful delivery Building project plans, milestones and deliverables and keeping delivery firmly on track Managing budgets, risks, issues, dependencies and governance Working closely with senior sponsors and stakeholders across the organisation Managing third-party suppliers and outsourced delivery partners Running multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously Driving change adoption, training and transition into BAU Providing clear, concise reporting on project progress and performance What we're looking for You'll already have a strong track record of delivering complex IT projects and be comfortable operating in an environment where stakeholder management and successful delivery are equally important. You'll ideally bring: Extensive end-to-end IT project management experience Experience working within a complex, regulated environment Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills Strong supplier, vendor and commercial management experience Experience owning project budgets and financial performance A PRINCE2 or PMP practitioner-level qualification Degree-level education or equivalent Experience within cyber security, cyber resilience, utilities or Critical National Infrastructure would make you particularly well suited to the role, while ITIL experience would also be beneficial. Why consider it? This isn't a role where you'll simply maintain project plans and produce status reports. You'll be joining a significant programme of technology and cyber security change, taking ownership of projects that have real operational importance and working across a complex organisation with senior-level exposure. If you're an experienced IT Project Manager looking for greater exposure to cyber security, critical infrastructure and large-scale transformation , we'd be keen to hear from you.
24/08/2026
Full time
IT Project Manager - Cyber Security Cardiff Up to 71,500 + excellent benefits Want to take ownership of high-profile technology and cyber security projects where the work you deliver genuinely matters? We're looking for an experienced IT Project Manager to join a major, multi-year cyber security and technology transformation programme within a highly regulated environment. You'll be trusted to lead complex projects from initial concept through to delivery, working with senior stakeholders, technical teams and specialist third-party suppliers. This is an opportunity to get involved in business-critical change with plenty of visibility, ownership and variety. What you'll be doing You'll take responsibility for projects across the full lifecycle, including: Leading complex IT and cyber security projects from definition through to successful delivery Building project plans, milestones and deliverables and keeping delivery firmly on track Managing budgets, risks, issues, dependencies and governance Working closely with senior sponsors and stakeholders across the organisation Managing third-party suppliers and outsourced delivery partners Running multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously Driving change adoption, training and transition into BAU Providing clear, concise reporting on project progress and performance What we're looking for You'll already have a strong track record of delivering complex IT projects and be comfortable operating in an environment where stakeholder management and successful delivery are equally important. You'll ideally bring: Extensive end-to-end IT project management experience Experience working within a complex, regulated environment Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills Strong supplier, vendor and commercial management experience Experience owning project budgets and financial performance A PRINCE2 or PMP practitioner-level qualification Degree-level education or equivalent Experience within cyber security, cyber resilience, utilities or Critical National Infrastructure would make you particularly well suited to the role, while ITIL experience would also be beneficial. Why consider it? This isn't a role where you'll simply maintain project plans and produce status reports. You'll be joining a significant programme of technology and cyber security change, taking ownership of projects that have real operational importance and working across a complex organisation with senior-level exposure. If you're an experienced IT Project Manager looking for greater exposure to cyber security, critical infrastructure and large-scale transformation , we'd be keen to hear from you.
Isr Recruitment Limited
Eaglescliffe, County Durham
The Opportunity Our client is looking to appoint an experienced ICT Cyber & Information Security Manager to take responsibility for a broad range of cyber security, information security, risk and compliance activities across the organisation. This is a key role within the Information Security function, providing the opportunity to take ownership of security activities ranging from the ICT Annual Delivery Plan through to major business growth initiatives, including site transitions and acquisitions across the UK and internationally. You'll work closely with internal teams, senior stakeholders and external partners to strengthen the organisation's cyber and information security posture, manage risk and ensure compliance with relevant security standards and legislation. The successful candidate will combine strong technical security knowledge with excellent governance, risk management and stakeholder-management skills. Skills and Experience: Experience leading cyber security, information security and/or compliance activities within a medium-to-large enterprise environment. Strong experience managing an enterprise information/cyber security risk register. Strong practical knowledge of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). Experience implementing, maintaining and continually improving an ISMS. Experience preparing for and participating in internal and external security audits. Strong knowledge of ISO 27002 and experience delivering against its requirements. Strong knowledge of Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus. Experience working with NIST security frameworks. Knowledge of CAF / Cyber Assessment Framework and its application to organisational security. Understanding of NIS2, GDPR and the Data Protection Act. Strong understanding of cyber security risk, governance, controls and remediation. Qualifications Professional security qualifications such as the following would be highly desirable: CISSP / CISM / CISA ISO 27001/27002-related qualifications Other recognised cyber security, information assurance or risk-management certifications Role and Responsibilities: Act as a key pillar of the organisation's Information Security programme, driving and managing cyber and information security activities. Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver security initiatives and improvements. Develop, review and rehearse incident response plans, ensuring the organisation is prepared to detect, investigate and respond effectively to cyber incidents and data breaches. Work with relevant teams to review, test and improve Business Continuity, Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Time Strategy (RTS) arrangements. Conduct and support security risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify threats, vulnerabilities and areas for improvement. Develop and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies. Manage and maintain ICT Cyber & Data Security Risk Registers, ensuring risks are appropriately assessed, owned, mitigated and reported. Review, develop, implement and maintain cyber security, information security, data protection and compliance policies. Monitor changes in the regulatory and threat landscape and assess their impact on the organisation. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and security standards, including GDPR, Data Protection Act, NIS2, NIST, Cyber Essentials and ISO 27002. Lead and coordinate information security metrics, reporting and management information. Support and oversee offensive security activities, vulnerability management and security testing. Maintain and continuously improve the organisation's Information Security Management System (ISMS). Lead or participate in internal and external security audits and assessments, including ISO 27002 and Cyber Essentials Plus. Provide security input into business change, technology projects, acquisitions, site transitions and other strategic initiatives. Work with stakeholders to embed security by design across ICT and wider business activities. Applications: To learn more about our established client and this newly created role working as a IT Security Manager for our client based in the Teesside / County Durham area (with excellent flexible/remote working options available); please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment to learn more or please send through a copy of your latest CV and/or share your online business profile for a call back in the very strictest of confidence.
24/08/2026
Full time
The Opportunity Our client is looking to appoint an experienced ICT Cyber & Information Security Manager to take responsibility for a broad range of cyber security, information security, risk and compliance activities across the organisation. This is a key role within the Information Security function, providing the opportunity to take ownership of security activities ranging from the ICT Annual Delivery Plan through to major business growth initiatives, including site transitions and acquisitions across the UK and internationally. You'll work closely with internal teams, senior stakeholders and external partners to strengthen the organisation's cyber and information security posture, manage risk and ensure compliance with relevant security standards and legislation. The successful candidate will combine strong technical security knowledge with excellent governance, risk management and stakeholder-management skills. Skills and Experience: Experience leading cyber security, information security and/or compliance activities within a medium-to-large enterprise environment. Strong experience managing an enterprise information/cyber security risk register. Strong practical knowledge of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS). Experience implementing, maintaining and continually improving an ISMS. Experience preparing for and participating in internal and external security audits. Strong knowledge of ISO 27002 and experience delivering against its requirements. Strong knowledge of Cyber Essentials / Cyber Essentials Plus. Experience working with NIST security frameworks. Knowledge of CAF / Cyber Assessment Framework and its application to organisational security. Understanding of NIS2, GDPR and the Data Protection Act. Strong understanding of cyber security risk, governance, controls and remediation. Qualifications Professional security qualifications such as the following would be highly desirable: CISSP / CISM / CISA ISO 27001/27002-related qualifications Other recognised cyber security, information assurance or risk-management certifications Role and Responsibilities: Act as a key pillar of the organisation's Information Security programme, driving and managing cyber and information security activities. Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver security initiatives and improvements. Develop, review and rehearse incident response plans, ensuring the organisation is prepared to detect, investigate and respond effectively to cyber incidents and data breaches. Work with relevant teams to review, test and improve Business Continuity, Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Time Strategy (RTS) arrangements. Conduct and support security risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify threats, vulnerabilities and areas for improvement. Develop and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies. Manage and maintain ICT Cyber & Data Security Risk Registers, ensuring risks are appropriately assessed, owned, mitigated and reported. Review, develop, implement and maintain cyber security, information security, data protection and compliance policies. Monitor changes in the regulatory and threat landscape and assess their impact on the organisation. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and security standards, including GDPR, Data Protection Act, NIS2, NIST, Cyber Essentials and ISO 27002. Lead and coordinate information security metrics, reporting and management information. Support and oversee offensive security activities, vulnerability management and security testing. Maintain and continuously improve the organisation's Information Security Management System (ISMS). Lead or participate in internal and external security audits and assessments, including ISO 27002 and Cyber Essentials Plus. Provide security input into business change, technology projects, acquisitions, site transitions and other strategic initiatives. Work with stakeholders to embed security by design across ICT and wider business activities. Applications: To learn more about our established client and this newly created role working as a IT Security Manager for our client based in the Teesside / County Durham area (with excellent flexible/remote working options available); please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment to learn more or please send through a copy of your latest CV and/or share your online business profile for a call back in the very strictest of confidence.
Business Development Manager - IT/Managed Services Salary: £35,000-£55,000 depending on experience + uncapped commission Location: Leicestershire | Hybrid About the role An established Managed Service Provider (MSP) is looking for a driven and ambitious Business Development Manager to join its growing sales team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with 1-2 years of B2B IT sales experience who is hungry to develop their career, build a strong pipeline and most importantly, earn through uncapped commission . The business provides SMEs with a range of technology solutions including IT support, cybersecurity, cloud services and IT projects . You'll be given a small number of existing accounts from day one, but the key focus of the role will be new business development - finding opportunities, winning new customers and growing your own portfolio. Strong IT knowledge and previous experience selling within the technology sector are essential. What you'll do Generate new business through outbound prospecting, cold calling, email, networking and referrals Build and manage your own sales pipeline Identify and qualify new opportunities within the SME market Arrange and run discovery meetings with potential customers Understand customer requirements and work with the technical team to develop solutions Sell managed IT support, cybersecurity, cloud services, projects, hardware and software Prepare quotes and proposals and manage opportunities through to close Build strong, long-term relationships with customers Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities Keep CRM records, pipeline activity and forecasting accurate Work towards and exceed monthly and annual sales targets What we're looking for We're looking for someone who is commercially hungry, competitive and motivated by earning potential . You don't need 5-10 years of sales experience. We're particularly interested in candidates with around 1-2 years of IT sales experience who are ready to take the next step. Essential Around 1-2 years' B2B sales experience , ideally within IT, MSP, technology or telecoms A genuine understanding of IT products and services Comfortable making cold calls and carrying out outbound prospecting Ambitious and motivated by hitting targets and earning commission Confident communicator with good objection-handling skills Organised and capable of managing your own pipeline and follow-ups Competitive, resilient and able to handle rejection Self-motivated and comfortable working independently Keen to develop a long-term career in IT sales The right attitude matters We're looking for someone who wants to build a career and earn well , rather than simply manage a sales territory. If you're the type of person who enjoys chasing opportunities, closing deals and seeing your earnings increase as your performance improves, this could be a great opportunity. What you'll get £35,000-£55,000 basic salary , depending on experience Uncapped commission Strong earning potential for high performers A small number of existing accounts to get you started Support from an experienced technical team IT vendor training and certification opportunities Clear career progression Potential progression into senior sales, team leadership and management Hybrid working Supportive team environment Strong work-life balance Who this role would suit This role would suit someone currently working as an: IT Sales Executive Junior Business Development Manager IT Account Manager Technology Sales Executive Sales Development Representative with IT experience If you've got 1-2 years of IT sales experience , understand the technology you're selling and are genuinely hungry to make money through commission , we'd like to hear from you. Business Development Manager - IT/Managed Services Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
24/08/2026
Full time
Business Development Manager - IT/Managed Services Salary: £35,000-£55,000 depending on experience + uncapped commission Location: Leicestershire | Hybrid About the role An established Managed Service Provider (MSP) is looking for a driven and ambitious Business Development Manager to join its growing sales team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone with 1-2 years of B2B IT sales experience who is hungry to develop their career, build a strong pipeline and most importantly, earn through uncapped commission . The business provides SMEs with a range of technology solutions including IT support, cybersecurity, cloud services and IT projects . You'll be given a small number of existing accounts from day one, but the key focus of the role will be new business development - finding opportunities, winning new customers and growing your own portfolio. Strong IT knowledge and previous experience selling within the technology sector are essential. What you'll do Generate new business through outbound prospecting, cold calling, email, networking and referrals Build and manage your own sales pipeline Identify and qualify new opportunities within the SME market Arrange and run discovery meetings with potential customers Understand customer requirements and work with the technical team to develop solutions Sell managed IT support, cybersecurity, cloud services, projects, hardware and software Prepare quotes and proposals and manage opportunities through to close Build strong, long-term relationships with customers Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities Keep CRM records, pipeline activity and forecasting accurate Work towards and exceed monthly and annual sales targets What we're looking for We're looking for someone who is commercially hungry, competitive and motivated by earning potential . You don't need 5-10 years of sales experience. We're particularly interested in candidates with around 1-2 years of IT sales experience who are ready to take the next step. Essential Around 1-2 years' B2B sales experience , ideally within IT, MSP, technology or telecoms A genuine understanding of IT products and services Comfortable making cold calls and carrying out outbound prospecting Ambitious and motivated by hitting targets and earning commission Confident communicator with good objection-handling skills Organised and capable of managing your own pipeline and follow-ups Competitive, resilient and able to handle rejection Self-motivated and comfortable working independently Keen to develop a long-term career in IT sales The right attitude matters We're looking for someone who wants to build a career and earn well , rather than simply manage a sales territory. If you're the type of person who enjoys chasing opportunities, closing deals and seeing your earnings increase as your performance improves, this could be a great opportunity. What you'll get £35,000-£55,000 basic salary , depending on experience Uncapped commission Strong earning potential for high performers A small number of existing accounts to get you started Support from an experienced technical team IT vendor training and certification opportunities Clear career progression Potential progression into senior sales, team leadership and management Hybrid working Supportive team environment Strong work-life balance Who this role would suit This role would suit someone currently working as an: IT Sales Executive Junior Business Development Manager IT Account Manager Technology Sales Executive Sales Development Representative with IT experience If you've got 1-2 years of IT sales experience , understand the technology you're selling and are genuinely hungry to make money through commission , we'd like to hear from you. Business Development Manager - IT/Managed Services Oscar Associates (UK) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. To understand more about what we do with your data please review our privacy policy in the privacy section of the Oscar website.
ISR Recruitment Ltd
Stockton-on-tees, County Durham
ICT Cyber & Information Security Manager Hybrid-Working (Stockton-on-Tees + Remote Working) £70,000 to £75,000 per year Annual bonus (c10%) and an excellent benefits package The Opportunity Our client is looking to appoint an experienced ICT Cyber & Information Security Manager to take responsibility for a broad range of cyber security, information security, risk and compliance activities across the organisation. This is a key role within the Information Security function, providing the opportunity to take ownership of security activities ranging from the ICT Annual Delivery Plan through to major business growth initiatives, including site transitions and acquisitions across the UK and internationally . You'll work closely with internal teams, senior stakeholders and external partners to strengthen the organisation's cyber and information security posture, manage risk and ensure compliance with relevant security standards and legislation. The successful candidate will combine strong technical security knowledge with excellent governance, risk management and stakeholder-management skills. Skills and Experience: Proven experience working as an Information Security Manager, Cyber Security Manager, Information Assurance Manager or equivalent . Experience leading cyber security, information security and/or compliance activities within a medium-to-large enterprise environment. Strong experience managing an enterprise information/cyber security risk register . Demonstrable experience developing and reporting Information Security metrics and KPIs . Experience leading or coordinating offensive security activities , vulnerability assessments and penetration testing programmes. Strong practical knowledge of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) . Experience implementing, maintaining and continually improving an ISMS. Experience preparing for and participating in internal and external security audits . Strong knowledge of ISO 27002 and experience delivering against its requirements. Strong knowledge of Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials Plus . Experience working with NIST security frameworks. Knowledge of CAF/Cyber Assessment Framework and its application to organisational security. Understanding of NIS2 , GDPR and the Data Protection Act. Experience developing and testing incident response and business continuity plans . Strong understanding of cyber security risk, governance, controls and remediation. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to work across technical and non-technical teams and translate security requirements into practical business outcomes. Qualifications Professional security qualifications such as the following would be highly desirable: CISSP CISM CISA ISO 27001/27002-related qualifications Other recognised cyber security, information assurance or risk-management certifications Role and Responsibilities: Act as a key pillar of the organisation's Information Security programme, driving and managing cyber and information security activities. Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver security initiatives and improvements. Develop, review and rehearse incident response plans , ensuring the organisation is prepared to detect, investigate and respond effectively to cyber incidents and data breaches. Work with relevant teams to review, test and improve Business Continuity, Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Time Strategy (RTS) arrangements. Conduct and support security risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify threats, vulnerabilities and areas for improvement. Develop and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies. Manage and maintain ICT Cyber & Data Security Risk Registers , ensuring risks are appropriately assessed, owned, mitigated and reported. Review, develop, implement and maintain cyber security, information security, data protection and compliance policies. Monitor changes in the regulatory and threat landscape and assess their impact on the organisation. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and security standards, including GDPR, Data Protection Act, NIS2, NIST, Cyber Essentials and ISO 27002 . Lead and coordinate information security metrics, reporting and management information. Support and oversee offensive security activities, vulnerability management and security testing. Maintain and continuously improve the organisation's Information Security Management System (ISMS) . Lead or participate in internal and external security audits and assessments, including ISO 27002 and Cyber Essentials Plus . Provide security input into business change, technology projects, acquisitions, site transitions and other strategic initiatives. Work with stakeholders to embed security by design across ICT and wider business activities. Provide expert advice, guidance and challenge to colleagues and senior stakeholders on cyber and information security matters. Applications: To learn more about our established client and this newly created role working as a IT Security Manager for our client based in the Teesside/County Durham area (with excellent flexible/remote working options available); please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment to learn more or please send through a copy of your latest CV and/or share your online business profile for a call back in the very strictest of confidence.
24/08/2026
Full time
ICT Cyber & Information Security Manager Hybrid-Working (Stockton-on-Tees + Remote Working) £70,000 to £75,000 per year Annual bonus (c10%) and an excellent benefits package The Opportunity Our client is looking to appoint an experienced ICT Cyber & Information Security Manager to take responsibility for a broad range of cyber security, information security, risk and compliance activities across the organisation. This is a key role within the Information Security function, providing the opportunity to take ownership of security activities ranging from the ICT Annual Delivery Plan through to major business growth initiatives, including site transitions and acquisitions across the UK and internationally . You'll work closely with internal teams, senior stakeholders and external partners to strengthen the organisation's cyber and information security posture, manage risk and ensure compliance with relevant security standards and legislation. The successful candidate will combine strong technical security knowledge with excellent governance, risk management and stakeholder-management skills. Skills and Experience: Proven experience working as an Information Security Manager, Cyber Security Manager, Information Assurance Manager or equivalent . Experience leading cyber security, information security and/or compliance activities within a medium-to-large enterprise environment. Strong experience managing an enterprise information/cyber security risk register . Demonstrable experience developing and reporting Information Security metrics and KPIs . Experience leading or coordinating offensive security activities , vulnerability assessments and penetration testing programmes. Strong practical knowledge of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) . Experience implementing, maintaining and continually improving an ISMS. Experience preparing for and participating in internal and external security audits . Strong knowledge of ISO 27002 and experience delivering against its requirements. Strong knowledge of Cyber Essentials/Cyber Essentials Plus . Experience working with NIST security frameworks. Knowledge of CAF/Cyber Assessment Framework and its application to organisational security. Understanding of NIS2 , GDPR and the Data Protection Act. Experience developing and testing incident response and business continuity plans . Strong understanding of cyber security risk, governance, controls and remediation. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Ability to work across technical and non-technical teams and translate security requirements into practical business outcomes. Qualifications Professional security qualifications such as the following would be highly desirable: CISSP CISM CISA ISO 27001/27002-related qualifications Other recognised cyber security, information assurance or risk-management certifications Role and Responsibilities: Act as a key pillar of the organisation's Information Security programme, driving and managing cyber and information security activities. Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to deliver security initiatives and improvements. Develop, review and rehearse incident response plans , ensuring the organisation is prepared to detect, investigate and respond effectively to cyber incidents and data breaches. Work with relevant teams to review, test and improve Business Continuity, Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Time Strategy (RTS) arrangements. Conduct and support security risk assessments and vulnerability assessments to identify threats, vulnerabilities and areas for improvement. Develop and implement appropriate risk mitigation strategies. Manage and maintain ICT Cyber & Data Security Risk Registers , ensuring risks are appropriately assessed, owned, mitigated and reported. Review, develop, implement and maintain cyber security, information security, data protection and compliance policies. Monitor changes in the regulatory and threat landscape and assess their impact on the organisation. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, regulations, frameworks and security standards, including GDPR, Data Protection Act, NIS2, NIST, Cyber Essentials and ISO 27002 . Lead and coordinate information security metrics, reporting and management information. Support and oversee offensive security activities, vulnerability management and security testing. Maintain and continuously improve the organisation's Information Security Management System (ISMS) . Lead or participate in internal and external security audits and assessments, including ISO 27002 and Cyber Essentials Plus . Provide security input into business change, technology projects, acquisitions, site transitions and other strategic initiatives. Work with stakeholders to embed security by design across ICT and wider business activities. Provide expert advice, guidance and challenge to colleagues and senior stakeholders on cyber and information security matters. Applications: To learn more about our established client and this newly created role working as a IT Security Manager for our client based in the Teesside/County Durham area (with excellent flexible/remote working options available); please call and speak with Edward Laing here at ISR Recruitment to learn more or please send through a copy of your latest CV and/or share your online business profile for a call back in the very strictest of confidence.
We are looking for a Zscaler Engineer to join the Cyber team on a contract basis to to provide technical leadership for the migration of web Proxy services from a Legacy Trend solution to Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA ) , ensuring effective coordination of engineering teams, data-driven technical planning, and successful migration execution within a structured delivery environment. Location: Preston - ad hoc travel to site - mainly remote Duration: 6 months Day rate £450 -500 a day - Inside IR35 Key Skills & Experience Required Deep technical expertise in: Zscaler ZIA and ZPA (CASB desirable) Identity integration (Entra ID, SSO, SCIM, Conditional Access) Azure IaaS and networking (VPN Gateway, routing, connectivity design) Strong working knowledge of: Enterprise networking (routing, switching, Firewalls) Security operations, logging, and SIEM integration Proven experience leading engineering teams across infrastructure/network/security transformations Strong data handling capability, including advanced Excel for engineering control and analysis Ability to operate effectively within ambiguous, evolving technical environments Strong knowledge of Excel for Data Analysis The Zscaler Engineer role will be required to and to demonstrate that they can undertake the following; Technical Leadership Provide hands-on technical leadership across Infrastructure and Network Engineering teams, guiding in resolving technical issues and design challenges Provide subject matter expertise across Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, and CASB) and Azure Review the relevant Zscaler Designs and act as the escalation point for technical migration challenges Migration Delivery Work with the PM to plan and then oversee execution of the Proxy migration workstream across both the on-premises and Azure estates Technical management of the migration waves, cutover activities, and rollback planning Ensure minimal service disruption and alignment with security standards Coordinate interdependencies with infrastructure, application, and network teams Data Management & Planning Own and govern the core engineering dataset (Excel-based) supporting migration Develop and maintain technical artefacts and engineering controls to support engineering decision-making Governance & Reporting Provide technical assurance and reporting into the project manager Identify and manage technical risks, issues, and constraints Ensure consistency and quality across project engineering outputs Deliverables Technical server migration control dataset Maintained and validated migration dataset Technical progress reporting (status, risks, issues, dependencies) Successful migration of in-scope services to ZIA Post-migration validation and issue resolution For further information please contact Sarah Owen (see below)
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We are looking for a Zscaler Engineer to join the Cyber team on a contract basis to to provide technical leadership for the migration of web Proxy services from a Legacy Trend solution to Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA ) , ensuring effective coordination of engineering teams, data-driven technical planning, and successful migration execution within a structured delivery environment. Location: Preston - ad hoc travel to site - mainly remote Duration: 6 months Day rate £450 -500 a day - Inside IR35 Key Skills & Experience Required Deep technical expertise in: Zscaler ZIA and ZPA (CASB desirable) Identity integration (Entra ID, SSO, SCIM, Conditional Access) Azure IaaS and networking (VPN Gateway, routing, connectivity design) Strong working knowledge of: Enterprise networking (routing, switching, Firewalls) Security operations, logging, and SIEM integration Proven experience leading engineering teams across infrastructure/network/security transformations Strong data handling capability, including advanced Excel for engineering control and analysis Ability to operate effectively within ambiguous, evolving technical environments Strong knowledge of Excel for Data Analysis The Zscaler Engineer role will be required to and to demonstrate that they can undertake the following; Technical Leadership Provide hands-on technical leadership across Infrastructure and Network Engineering teams, guiding in resolving technical issues and design challenges Provide subject matter expertise across Zscaler (ZIA, ZPA, and CASB) and Azure Review the relevant Zscaler Designs and act as the escalation point for technical migration challenges Migration Delivery Work with the PM to plan and then oversee execution of the Proxy migration workstream across both the on-premises and Azure estates Technical management of the migration waves, cutover activities, and rollback planning Ensure minimal service disruption and alignment with security standards Coordinate interdependencies with infrastructure, application, and network teams Data Management & Planning Own and govern the core engineering dataset (Excel-based) supporting migration Develop and maintain technical artefacts and engineering controls to support engineering decision-making Governance & Reporting Provide technical assurance and reporting into the project manager Identify and manage technical risks, issues, and constraints Ensure consistency and quality across project engineering outputs Deliverables Technical server migration control dataset Maintained and validated migration dataset Technical progress reporting (status, risks, issues, dependencies) Successful migration of in-scope services to ZIA Post-migration validation and issue resolution For further information please contact Sarah Owen (see below)
Are you a hands-on Cyber Security Engineer looking to work with the latest security technologies and help shape a modern security function? We're working with a leading professional services firm that is looking to add an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to its growing team. Location: Leeds Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days a week in the office Role type: Permanent Salary: Up to £60,000 plus benefits package This is a technical, hands-on role where you'll play a key part in protecting critical systems and data, while driving improvements across security operations, threat detection and incident response. You'll work with technologies including Microsoft Sentinel, Security Copilot and Azure, collaborating with internal IT teams and an outsourced SOC to strengthen security capabilities. You'll also have the opportunity to support AI-driven security initiatives and stay ahead of emerging threats, including AI and automated attack methods. We're looking for someone with: Experience in Cyber Security Operations, Incident Response or Threat Detection Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) Experience with Microsoft Security Copilot or similar AI-assisted security tools Azure cloud security experience Experience working with an outsourced SOC/MDR provider Knowledge of modern cyber threats including ransomware, identity-based attacks and cloud security risks Relevant certifications such as SC-200, AZ-500, Security+, CySA+ or similar This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team where you'll have the chance to make a real impact, work with leading security technologies, and contribute to the continued development of a modern cyber security capability.
24/08/2026
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Are you a hands-on Cyber Security Engineer looking to work with the latest security technologies and help shape a modern security function? We're working with a leading professional services firm that is looking to add an experienced Cyber Security Engineer to its growing team. Location: Leeds Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days a week in the office Role type: Permanent Salary: Up to £60,000 plus benefits package This is a technical, hands-on role where you'll play a key part in protecting critical systems and data, while driving improvements across security operations, threat detection and incident response. You'll work with technologies including Microsoft Sentinel, Security Copilot and Azure, collaborating with internal IT teams and an outsourced SOC to strengthen security capabilities. You'll also have the opportunity to support AI-driven security initiatives and stay ahead of emerging threats, including AI and automated attack methods. We're looking for someone with: Experience in Cyber Security Operations, Incident Response or Threat Detection Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Sentinel (SIEM) Experience with Microsoft Security Copilot or similar AI-assisted security tools Azure cloud security experience Experience working with an outsourced SOC/MDR provider Knowledge of modern cyber threats including ransomware, identity-based attacks and cloud security risks Relevant certifications such as SC-200, AZ-500, Security+, CySA+ or similar This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team where you'll have the chance to make a real impact, work with leading security technologies, and contribute to the continued development of a modern cyber security capability.
NIS Compliance Analyst 6-week contract Southampton Outside of IR35 We're supporting a customer who is looking for an experienced NIS Compliance Analyst to join their team and play a hands-on role in driving their NIS compliance programme forward. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys turning strategy into action. The organisation already has senior leadership defining the overall NIS direction and compliance roadmap, and they now need someone to take ownership of the day-to-day delivery, coordinating activities, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring the required administrative and operational controls are implemented. Skills & Experience from the NIS Compliance Analyst: Proven experience delivering NIS (Network and Information Systems) compliance or supporting organisations through a NIS compliance programme. Experience implementing governance, risk and compliance controls rather than defining high-level strategy. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and coordinate teams across the business. Experience creating, maintaining and evidencing policies, procedures and compliance documentation. Excellent organisational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams. Knowledge of the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) is advantageous. Experience with ISO 27001 implementation, compliance or certification is highly desirable, with an understanding of how its principles translate into NIS requirements. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Responsibilities of the NIS Compliance Analyst: Drive the implementation of NIS compliance activities across the organisation. Take ownership of action plans, ensuring tasks are completed and compliance milestones are achieved. Engage with technical teams, business units and key stakeholders to gather evidence and ensure actions are delivered. Implement and maintain administrative, governance and security controls required for NIS compliance. Coordinate activities across multiple departments to ensure compliance requirements are met. Ensure documentation, policies, procedures and evidence are maintained to support compliance. Work closely with the existing NIS lead, translating strategic objectives into practical deliverables. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.
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NIS Compliance Analyst 6-week contract Southampton Outside of IR35 We're supporting a customer who is looking for an experienced NIS Compliance Analyst to join their team and play a hands-on role in driving their NIS compliance programme forward. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys turning strategy into action. The organisation already has senior leadership defining the overall NIS direction and compliance roadmap, and they now need someone to take ownership of the day-to-day delivery, coordinating activities, engaging stakeholders, and ensuring the required administrative and operational controls are implemented. Skills & Experience from the NIS Compliance Analyst: Proven experience delivering NIS (Network and Information Systems) compliance or supporting organisations through a NIS compliance programme. Experience implementing governance, risk and compliance controls rather than defining high-level strategy. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and coordinate teams across the business. Experience creating, maintaining and evidencing policies, procedures and compliance documentation. Excellent organisational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams. Knowledge of the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) is advantageous. Experience with ISO 27001 implementation, compliance or certification is highly desirable, with an understanding of how its principles translate into NIS requirements. Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Responsibilities of the NIS Compliance Analyst: Drive the implementation of NIS compliance activities across the organisation. Take ownership of action plans, ensuring tasks are completed and compliance milestones are achieved. Engage with technical teams, business units and key stakeholders to gather evidence and ensure actions are delivered. Implement and maintain administrative, governance and security controls required for NIS compliance. Coordinate activities across multiple departments to ensure compliance requirements are met. Ensure documentation, policies, procedures and evidence are maintained to support compliance. Work closely with the existing NIS lead, translating strategic objectives into practical deliverables. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.
AI Security Software Engineer (GenAI & LLM Security) Location: London (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week in the office) Salary: Up to 90,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits We're partnering with a leading global technology consultancy that's expanding its AI Security and Engineering practice. As organisations rapidly adopt Generative AI, this team is focused on building secure, enterprise-grade AI platforms that protect Large Language Model (LLM) applications from emerging threats. We're looking for an experienced AI Security Software Engineer to design and develop innovative security solutions that safeguard enterprise AI applications. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of Cyber Security, Software Engineering, and Generative AI , helping shape the future of secure AI adoption across global organisations. The Role As an AI Security Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, developing and enhancing a cutting-edge GenAI security platform that protects enterprise AI and LLM applications against prompt injection attacks, adversarial inputs and other emerging AI security risks. You'll build scalable security capabilities, develop automated testing frameworks, and create robust APIs and services that operate across large enterprise environments. Working alongside engineering, security and operations teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring AI applications are secure, resilient and production-ready. This role offers the opportunity to work on highly innovative AI security challenges while influencing the architecture and design of enterprise-scale software solutions. What You'll Be Doing Design, build and enhance secure platforms that protect Generative AI and LLM applications. Develop automated security testing frameworks to validate AI protection mechanisms. Build secure, scalable APIs and enterprise software solutions. Contribute to the architecture and design of cloud-native, distributed applications. Collaborate with engineering, cyber security and operations teams across global locations. Develop software that performs reliably at enterprise scale. Help define best practices for AI security, secure software development and cloud-native engineering. What We're Looking For You'll have a strong background in software engineering with experience building enterprise applications using Python and/or Go . You'll be comfortable designing secure APIs, developing scalable services, and working across the full software development lifecycle. Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes or OpenShift is essential, along with modern development tools including Git, Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines. We're particularly interested in engineers with exposure to Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, AI Security, DevSecOps, MLSecOps or adversarial testing . While direct experience securing AI platforms is highly desirable, candidates with strong software engineering and cyber security backgrounds looking to move into AI Security are also encouraged to apply. Key Skills 7+ years' experience in software engineering or security engineering. Strong Python and/or Go development experience. Experience designing secure APIs and enterprise software. Knowledge of cloud-native architectures and distributed systems. Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift or containerised deployments. Familiarity with CI/CD, DevSecOps and secure software development practices. Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, Prompt Engineering or AI Security is highly desirable. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. What's on Offer You'll join one of the world's leading technology consultancies, working on some of the most exciting AI Security projects in the industry. Alongside a salary of up to 90,000 , you'll receive an annual bonus, comprehensive benefits package, structured career development, access to cutting-edge AI technologies, industry certifications, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest engineers in cloud, cyber security and artificial intelligence. If you're passionate about secure software engineering, AI, and solving the next generation of cyber security challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
24/08/2026
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AI Security Software Engineer (GenAI & LLM Security) Location: London (Hybrid - 1-2 days per week in the office) Salary: Up to 90,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits We're partnering with a leading global technology consultancy that's expanding its AI Security and Engineering practice. As organisations rapidly adopt Generative AI, this team is focused on building secure, enterprise-grade AI platforms that protect Large Language Model (LLM) applications from emerging threats. We're looking for an experienced AI Security Software Engineer to design and develop innovative security solutions that safeguard enterprise AI applications. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of Cyber Security, Software Engineering, and Generative AI , helping shape the future of secure AI adoption across global organisations. The Role As an AI Security Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing, developing and enhancing a cutting-edge GenAI security platform that protects enterprise AI and LLM applications against prompt injection attacks, adversarial inputs and other emerging AI security risks. You'll build scalable security capabilities, develop automated testing frameworks, and create robust APIs and services that operate across large enterprise environments. Working alongside engineering, security and operations teams, you'll play a key role in ensuring AI applications are secure, resilient and production-ready. This role offers the opportunity to work on highly innovative AI security challenges while influencing the architecture and design of enterprise-scale software solutions. What You'll Be Doing Design, build and enhance secure platforms that protect Generative AI and LLM applications. Develop automated security testing frameworks to validate AI protection mechanisms. Build secure, scalable APIs and enterprise software solutions. Contribute to the architecture and design of cloud-native, distributed applications. Collaborate with engineering, cyber security and operations teams across global locations. Develop software that performs reliably at enterprise scale. Help define best practices for AI security, secure software development and cloud-native engineering. What We're Looking For You'll have a strong background in software engineering with experience building enterprise applications using Python and/or Go . You'll be comfortable designing secure APIs, developing scalable services, and working across the full software development lifecycle. Experience with container technologies such as Kubernetes or OpenShift is essential, along with modern development tools including Git, Jenkins and CI/CD pipelines. We're particularly interested in engineers with exposure to Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Prompt Engineering, AI Security, DevSecOps, MLSecOps or adversarial testing . While direct experience securing AI platforms is highly desirable, candidates with strong software engineering and cyber security backgrounds looking to move into AI Security are also encouraged to apply. Key Skills 7+ years' experience in software engineering or security engineering. Strong Python and/or Go development experience. Experience designing secure APIs and enterprise software. Knowledge of cloud-native architectures and distributed systems. Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift or containerised deployments. Familiarity with CI/CD, DevSecOps and secure software development practices. Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, Prompt Engineering or AI Security is highly desirable. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. What's on Offer You'll join one of the world's leading technology consultancies, working on some of the most exciting AI Security projects in the industry. Alongside a salary of up to 90,000 , you'll receive an annual bonus, comprehensive benefits package, structured career development, access to cutting-edge AI technologies, industry certifications, and the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest engineers in cloud, cyber security and artificial intelligence. If you're passionate about secure software engineering, AI, and solving the next generation of cyber security challenges, we'd love to hear from you.
Fortinet Network Security Engineer Permanent Remote / UK Travel Are you an experienced Fortinet Network Security Engineer looking to join a rapidly growing consultancy delivering complex infrastructure and security projects? This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside highly experienced engineers, leading the design, implementation and support of enterprise-grade Fortinet environments for a diverse client base, including secure and highly regulated organisations. As a Fortinet Network Security Engineer, you'll work on a mixture of remote and customer-site projects, taking ownership of solutions from design through to delivery while influencing technical decisions and supporting continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Design, deploy, configure and support FortiGate firewalls across complex customer environments. Implement and maintain firewall policies, security profiles, VPNs (IPSec and SSL), SD-WAN and High Availability (HA) solutions. Manage and support the wider Fortinet ecosystem, including FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiClient EMS and FortiSwitch/FortiAP where required. Perform firewall reviews, optimisation and security hardening following best practice. Monitor security events, investigate incidents and support root cause analysis. Produce and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams and change records. Support compliance initiatives including ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and GDPR. Lead technical delivery on customer sites and provide guidance throughout project lifecycles. Collaborate with internal teams and customers to improve network resilience, security and performance. Support firmware lifecycle management, patching and vulnerability remediation. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Fortinet Network Security Engineer or similar network security position. Strong hands-on experience with FortiGate firewalls and FortiAnalyzer in production environments. Excellent understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, NAT, IDS/IPS and network security principles. Experience deploying SD-WAN and managing multi-site network environments. Ability to design and deliver network infrastructure projects from start to finish. Strong troubleshooting skills across both network and security technologies. Experience with physical infrastructure as well as cloud networking. Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Intune and MDM technologies would be beneficial. Experience with Proxmox, Azure or AWS would be advantageous. Previous experience within an MSP or multi-client environment is desirable. Current SC clearance or SC Clearance eligibility. Willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK as required. Fortinet Network Security Engineer Permanent Remote / UK Travel Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Belle Hegarty via the VIQU website. Know someone exceptional for this Fortinet Network Security Engineer position? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). Follow us on IT Recruitment for more exciting opportunities.
24/08/2026
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Fortinet Network Security Engineer Permanent Remote / UK Travel Are you an experienced Fortinet Network Security Engineer looking to join a rapidly growing consultancy delivering complex infrastructure and security projects? This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside highly experienced engineers, leading the design, implementation and support of enterprise-grade Fortinet environments for a diverse client base, including secure and highly regulated organisations. As a Fortinet Network Security Engineer, you'll work on a mixture of remote and customer-site projects, taking ownership of solutions from design through to delivery while influencing technical decisions and supporting continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Design, deploy, configure and support FortiGate firewalls across complex customer environments. Implement and maintain firewall policies, security profiles, VPNs (IPSec and SSL), SD-WAN and High Availability (HA) solutions. Manage and support the wider Fortinet ecosystem, including FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, FortiClient EMS and FortiSwitch/FortiAP where required. Perform firewall reviews, optimisation and security hardening following best practice. Monitor security events, investigate incidents and support root cause analysis. Produce and maintain technical documentation, network diagrams and change records. Support compliance initiatives including ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and GDPR. Lead technical delivery on customer sites and provide guidance throughout project lifecycles. Collaborate with internal teams and customers to improve network resilience, security and performance. Support firmware lifecycle management, patching and vulnerability remediation. Key Requirements: Proven experience as a Fortinet Network Security Engineer or similar network security position. Strong hands-on experience with FortiGate firewalls and FortiAnalyzer in production environments. Excellent understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VPNs, NAT, IDS/IPS and network security principles. Experience deploying SD-WAN and managing multi-site network environments. Ability to design and deliver network infrastructure projects from start to finish. Strong troubleshooting skills across both network and security technologies. Experience with physical infrastructure as well as cloud networking. Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Intune and MDM technologies would be beneficial. Experience with Proxmox, Azure or AWS would be advantageous. Previous experience within an MSP or multi-client environment is desirable. Current SC clearance or SC Clearance eligibility. Willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK as required. Fortinet Network Security Engineer Permanent Remote / UK Travel Apply today to speak with VIQU in confidence or contact Belle Hegarty via the VIQU website. Know someone exceptional for this Fortinet Network Security Engineer position? Refer them and receive up to £1,000 if successful (terms apply). Follow us on IT Recruitment for more exciting opportunities.
DevSecOps Consultant - 12 Month Contract - Hybrid in Sheffield - Inside IR35 Role Overview We are looking for a DevSecOps Consultant to join on a 12-month hybrid contract based in Sheffield, starting September 2026. The role sits within an Engineering Excellence and Enablement team, working across global engineering platforms to benchmark, uplift, and continuously evolve cybersecurity maturity - ensuring build systems, CI/CD pipelines, runtime infrastructure, and developer tooling are secure by design within a leading financial services institution. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain an Engineering-Platform Cybersecurity Maturity Framework, conducting comprehensive platform security reviews across CI/CD pipelines, build systems, runtime infrastructure, and developer tooling Perform threat modelling and gap analysis, identifying vulnerabilities and systemic risks across source code, artefacts, and workloads, and establishing standardised secure architecture and engineering patterns Define and enforce platform security baselines using policy-as-code and automated controls, integrating vulnerability management, SBOM, provenance, and code-signing practices within engineering workflows Partner with platform owners to remediate critical gaps and build actionable security roadmaps, balancing quick wins with long-term strategic improvements aligned to business risk and regulatory impact Serve as a trusted advisor to senior technology stakeholders and Cyber leadership, representing the function in key governance forums and influencing adoption of cybersecurity best practices across federated engineering teams Top 5 Skills Proven cybersecurity expertise within large-scale regulated financial institutions, with deep technical knowledge of engineering platforms including CI/CD systems, build tools, artifact repositories, and runtime environments Strong DevSecOps experience including secure pipeline design, integration of security scanning tools, and automation of security controls across enterprise environments Demonstrable experience conducting threat modelling, platform security assessments, and gap analysis, with experience building and implementing maturity models, frameworks, or roadmaps Strong knowledge of service mesh, cryptography, network security, application security, vulnerability management, and risk management in complex enterprise environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact and drive change across federated teams - desirable: CISSP, CISM, CCSK, or CCSP, and hands-on cloud security experience across AWS, Azure, or GCP Contract Details: Rate: £575 per day Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid (2x a week) in Sheffield Contract Length: 12 - Month Initial Contract
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DevSecOps Consultant - 12 Month Contract - Hybrid in Sheffield - Inside IR35 Role Overview We are looking for a DevSecOps Consultant to join on a 12-month hybrid contract based in Sheffield, starting September 2026. The role sits within an Engineering Excellence and Enablement team, working across global engineering platforms to benchmark, uplift, and continuously evolve cybersecurity maturity - ensuring build systems, CI/CD pipelines, runtime infrastructure, and developer tooling are secure by design within a leading financial services institution. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain an Engineering-Platform Cybersecurity Maturity Framework, conducting comprehensive platform security reviews across CI/CD pipelines, build systems, runtime infrastructure, and developer tooling Perform threat modelling and gap analysis, identifying vulnerabilities and systemic risks across source code, artefacts, and workloads, and establishing standardised secure architecture and engineering patterns Define and enforce platform security baselines using policy-as-code and automated controls, integrating vulnerability management, SBOM, provenance, and code-signing practices within engineering workflows Partner with platform owners to remediate critical gaps and build actionable security roadmaps, balancing quick wins with long-term strategic improvements aligned to business risk and regulatory impact Serve as a trusted advisor to senior technology stakeholders and Cyber leadership, representing the function in key governance forums and influencing adoption of cybersecurity best practices across federated engineering teams Top 5 Skills Proven cybersecurity expertise within large-scale regulated financial institutions, with deep technical knowledge of engineering platforms including CI/CD systems, build tools, artifact repositories, and runtime environments Strong DevSecOps experience including secure pipeline design, integration of security scanning tools, and automation of security controls across enterprise environments Demonstrable experience conducting threat modelling, platform security assessments, and gap analysis, with experience building and implementing maturity models, frameworks, or roadmaps Strong knowledge of service mesh, cryptography, network security, application security, vulnerability management, and risk management in complex enterprise environments Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate technical risk into business impact and drive change across federated teams - desirable: CISSP, CISM, CCSK, or CCSP, and hands-on cloud security experience across AWS, Azure, or GCP Contract Details: Rate: £575 per day Inside IR35 Location: Hybrid (2x a week) in Sheffield Contract Length: 12 - Month Initial Contract
Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team. This permanent position involves designing and delivering advanced Electronic Warfare (EW), Radio Frequency (RF) communications, sensor systems, and Positioning, Navigation & Timing (PNT) solutions for UK Defence and National Security customers. Key Responsibilities: Acting as the System Design Authority for complex defence technology programmes Leading systems engineering activities across the full development lifecycle, from concept and requirements definition through design, integration, verification, validation, and acceptance Developing system architectures for EW, communications, sensor, and PNT solutions Providing technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, firmware, RF, DSP, and FPGA disciplines Managing technical risk, trade-offs, dependencies, and engineering decisions Supporting customer engagement activities, technical reviews, and solution development workshops Contributing to business development activities, competitive bids, and future capability roadmaps Ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, performance, and quality objectives Supporting trials, demonstrations, and rapid prototyping activities where required Job Requirements: You'll be a technically credible systems engineer with experience designing and delivering complex defence, aerospace, communications, or electronic systems. Essential Skills & Experience: Experience in Electronic Warfare, Radio Frequency, Combat Systems, Systems Engineering, and Defence Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline Strong systems engineering experience across the full product lifecycle Experience leading technical teams and making system-level design decisions Knowledge of RF communications, sensor systems, or electronic systems Ability to engage effectively with customers and senior stakeholders Experience balancing technical, commercial, and operational requirements Desirable Experience: Electronic Support (ES), Electronic Attack (EA), ESM, or ECM technologies Software Defined Radios (SDR) Digital Signal Processing (DSP) FPGA-based systems RF cyber capabilities Military communication systems and radio bearers Open standards such as SOSA, OpenVPX, MORA, STICS, or OpenCPI Agile, SAFe, Waterfall, or Spiral development methodologies Experience on Defence, Intelligence, or National Security programmes Benefits: Opportunity to work on mission-critical technologies supporting UK Defence and National Security Leadership in developing EW, communications, and sensor capabilities Influence on technical strategy and future capability development Collaboration with highly skilled engineers, scientists, and consultants Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Comprehensive benefits package Excellent opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership If you are a Systems Engineer with a passion for Defence & Security, and meet our client's criteria, we encourage you to apply now to join their innovative and forward-thinking team.
24/08/2026
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Our client, a leader in the Defence & Security sector, is seeking a skilled Systems Engineer to join their dynamic team. This permanent position involves designing and delivering advanced Electronic Warfare (EW), Radio Frequency (RF) communications, sensor systems, and Positioning, Navigation & Timing (PNT) solutions for UK Defence and National Security customers. Key Responsibilities: Acting as the System Design Authority for complex defence technology programmes Leading systems engineering activities across the full development lifecycle, from concept and requirements definition through design, integration, verification, validation, and acceptance Developing system architectures for EW, communications, sensor, and PNT solutions Providing technical leadership to multidisciplinary teams across hardware, software, firmware, RF, DSP, and FPGA disciplines Managing technical risk, trade-offs, dependencies, and engineering decisions Supporting customer engagement activities, technical reviews, and solution development workshops Contributing to business development activities, competitive bids, and future capability roadmaps Ensuring delivery against cost, schedule, performance, and quality objectives Supporting trials, demonstrations, and rapid prototyping activities where required Job Requirements: You'll be a technically credible systems engineer with experience designing and delivering complex defence, aerospace, communications, or electronic systems. Essential Skills & Experience: Experience in Electronic Warfare, Radio Frequency, Combat Systems, Systems Engineering, and Defence Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline Strong systems engineering experience across the full product lifecycle Experience leading technical teams and making system-level design decisions Knowledge of RF communications, sensor systems, or electronic systems Ability to engage effectively with customers and senior stakeholders Experience balancing technical, commercial, and operational requirements Desirable Experience: Electronic Support (ES), Electronic Attack (EA), ESM, or ECM technologies Software Defined Radios (SDR) Digital Signal Processing (DSP) FPGA-based systems RF cyber capabilities Military communication systems and radio bearers Open standards such as SOSA, OpenVPX, MORA, STICS, or OpenCPI Agile, SAFe, Waterfall, or Spiral development methodologies Experience on Defence, Intelligence, or National Security programmes Benefits: Opportunity to work on mission-critical technologies supporting UK Defence and National Security Leadership in developing EW, communications, and sensor capabilities Influence on technical strategy and future capability development Collaboration with highly skilled engineers, scientists, and consultants Flexible and hybrid working arrangements Comprehensive benefits package Excellent opportunities for professional growth and technical leadership If you are a Systems Engineer with a passion for Defence & Security, and meet our client's criteria, we encourage you to apply now to join their innovative and forward-thinking team.
Infrastructure, Cloud & Cyber Lead - Principal / Director level 3 Months London/Hybrid - 1-2 Days per week on site (Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) Proven infrastructure separation, consolidation or M&A integration experience. Infrastructure and hosting strategy. Azure/AWS/GCP architecture and migration. Microsoft 365, identity, workplace and network integration. Day 1 readiness and managed-service transition. Strong cybersecurity experience would be highly advantageous For the role, M&A experience is particularly important. We need senior individuals who can operate credibly with executives, advisors and PE stakeholders, facilitate architecture decisions, and move quickly from incomplete diligence information to pragmatic designs and executable plans. Facilities management, building services or field-services experience would be beneficial, but seniority, M&A integration experience and architecture leadership are more important than sector-specific experience. 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.
24/08/2026
Contractor
Infrastructure, Cloud & Cyber Lead - Principal / Director level 3 Months London/Hybrid - 1-2 Days per week on site (Apply online only) per day (Inside IR35) Proven infrastructure separation, consolidation or M&A integration experience. Infrastructure and hosting strategy. Azure/AWS/GCP architecture and migration. Microsoft 365, identity, workplace and network integration. Day 1 readiness and managed-service transition. Strong cybersecurity experience would be highly advantageous For the role, M&A experience is particularly important. We need senior individuals who can operate credibly with executives, advisors and PE stakeholders, facilitate architecture decisions, and move quickly from incomplete diligence information to pragmatic designs and executable plans. Facilities management, building services or field-services experience would be beneficial, but seniority, M&A integration experience and architecture leadership are more important than sector-specific experience. 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.
Ready to Own More Than the Ticket Queue? You've built solid 3rd Line infrastructure experience. You know how to get to the bottom of complex technical problems, understand the importance of security and you're ready for more ownership. This could be that step. Join Bulk , one of Europe's leading active nutrition brands, and take ownership across the infrastructure and cyber security environment supporting our fast-moving digital business. You'll work across cloud, networks, endpoints and security, strengthen our email security, help lead our upcoming Cyber Essentials project and tackle the security challenges that come with our rapidly evolving use of AI. We're ahead of the curve when it comes to building with AI, so you'll get extensive exposure to new tools, integrations and systems - with the freedom to get involved in other technical projects as the business evolves. If you're a strong 3rd Line Engineer with cyber security credentials who's ready to broaden your remit and take genuine ownership, we'd love to hear from you. The Role at a Glance IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security Engineer Colchester, Essex Hybrid - 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home Occasional out-of-hours working and travel to London will be required. Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Full Time Permanent Focus: Infrastructure Cyber Security Cloud AI Enablement Your Background / Skills: 3rd Line Engineering, IT Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Azure, Google Workspace, Networking, CrowdStrike, Cisco, VMware vSphere, Windows Server, Jamf, Intune, Incident Response, Cyber Essentials, AI Tooling Who We Are Bulk is on an incredible journey, with a mission to evolve from a manufacturing-led retailer into a destination brand for active nutrition. We're shaking up the sports nutrition industry through innovative products, disruptive marketing and bold digital thinking that encourages people to see our brand differently. We want passionate risk-takers. People who challenge our thinking, live and breathe digital and aren't afraid to find a better way of doing things. And as our technology continues to evolve - particularly through AI - we need the infrastructure and security behind it to evolve just as quickly. The Opportunity As our IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security Engineer, you'll take ownership of Bulk's infrastructure and cyber security environment, supported by our IT Service Desk Team Lead and wider team. This is a broad, hands-on technical role with some clear priorities. You'll help upgrade our email security, manage the security aspects of AI integration and take a leading role in our Cyber Essentials project next year. You'll also oversee infrastructure, security tooling, incident response, budgeting and contracting, while becoming a Tier 3 escalation point for complex issues that need deeper technical expertise. And we're not expecting you to walk through the door knowing every technology on our list. We're looking for someone with strong infrastructure foundations and genuine cyber security capability who can demonstrate experience across roughly 80% of our technical environment, with the curiosity and ability to pick up the rest. What You'll Be Doing Infrastructure • Manage and maintain Bulk s on-premise and cloud infrastructure, including Azure, Google Workspace, networks, firewalls and VPNs. • Ensure systems are secure, reliable, resilient and up to date. • Lead infrastructure projects from planning through to deployment, including budgets and contracts. • Provide Tier 3 support for complex issues and maintain clear technical documentation and handovers. • Support wider technical projects as business requirements evolve. Cyber Security • Develop and improve Bulk s security environment, with particular focus on email security. • Monitor, investigate and respond to security threats, incidents and data breaches. • Manage and optimise security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/MDR/XDR, CASB, ZTNA and SASE. • Lead Cyber Essentials activity and support wider compliance, including ISO 27001. • Assess vendor security and work with stakeholders to implement secure technology solutions. AI Tooling & Security • Support the secure adoption and scaling of AI tools across Bulk. • Manage AI platforms including Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Codex-style tools, MCP servers, integrations and connectors. • Own user access, permissions and governance, applying least-privilege principles. • Support teams onboarding new AI technologies, balancing innovation and productivity with security and compliance. • Develop appropriate controls as agentic AI, MCP and connector-based technologies evolve. About You You're probably already operating at strong 3rd Line Engineer level and looking for the opportunity to take broader ownership across infrastructure and cyber security. You enjoy getting hands-on with technology, but you're also interested in the bigger picture - resilience, security, risk, projects and how technology can enable the business to move faster. You don't need to tick every technology box. Breadth, strong foundations and the ability to learn matter here. You'll likely bring: • Around 2-3 years' experience in a similar role, operating at 3rd Line Engineer level or equivalent. • At least one cyber security certification. • Hands-on experience across approximately 80% of the technologies and environments outlined within this advert. • Strong infrastructure experience spanning cloud and on-premise environments. • Good working knowledge of Azure, Google Workspace, networking, endpoint management and security. • Experience across technologies such as CrowdStrike, Cisco, VMware vSphere, Windows Server, Mac/Windows, Jamf, Intune, Automox and VPNs. • Strong security monitoring, incident response and threat-analysis knowledge, including IOC investigation and remediation. • Experience or knowledge of security frameworks and compliance, ideally including Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001. • The confidence and technical capability to handle complex Tier 3 escalations. • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to improving infrastructure and security. • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues, suppliers and senior leadership. • Willingness to undertake occasional out-of-hours work and travel to London. Even Better If You Bring • Hands-on experience administering AI coding or agent tools, including Claude Code, GitHub Copilot or Codex. • Experience configuring MCP servers, connectors, permissions and access controls. • Familiarity with emerging agentic AI infrastructure and its associated security considerations. • Experience working with Netskope. • Hands-on Netskope CASB/SSE experience covering areas such as SSL/TLS inspection, DLP, Zero Trust architecture, CASB policy design and SCIM-based provisioning. • ITIL or project management certification such as PRINCE2. • Additional cyber security certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CompTIA. Why Join Bulk ? This is a great opportunity if you're ready to move beyond traditional 3rd Line support and build broader experience across infrastructure, cyber security and AI. You'll have genuine ownership, support from the wider IT team and exposure to a broad technology landscape within a business that's actively embracing new ways of working. Because Bulk is already pushing ahead with AI, you'll also be solving security and infrastructure challenges that many businesses haven't encountered yet. You'll also enjoy: • Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance, including subsidised gym membership. • 60% discount on Bulk products. • Birthday day off. • PerkBox subscription. • Flexi Start. • Optional additional annual leave. • Teammate pension scheme. • Life Assurance. • Medicash. • Volunteering day. • Cycle to Work Scheme. • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. • Workplace nursery scheme. • Fully stocked Bulk Pantry. • Happy Hour drinks fridge on Thursdays and Fridays. • Summer working hours. • Hybrid working - 3 days in the Colchester office / 2 days from home. Your Experience / Background / Previous Roles May Include 3rd Line Engineer, Senior 3rd Line Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, IT Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructure & Security Engineer, IT Security Engineer, Systems & Security Engineer, Senior IT Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Cyber Security Engineer or Infrastructure Support Engineer. Apply Now If you've built strong 3rd Line foundations and you're ready for a role where you can take genuine ownership across infrastructure, cyber security and emerging AI technology, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your technical breadth, security mindset and curiosity about what's coming next - and help build the resilient, secure technology foundation behind Bulk's continued growth. Bulk is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, education, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristic. Application notice We take your privacy seriously . click apply for full job details
24/08/2026
Full time
Ready to Own More Than the Ticket Queue? You've built solid 3rd Line infrastructure experience. You know how to get to the bottom of complex technical problems, understand the importance of security and you're ready for more ownership. This could be that step. Join Bulk , one of Europe's leading active nutrition brands, and take ownership across the infrastructure and cyber security environment supporting our fast-moving digital business. You'll work across cloud, networks, endpoints and security, strengthen our email security, help lead our upcoming Cyber Essentials project and tackle the security challenges that come with our rapidly evolving use of AI. We're ahead of the curve when it comes to building with AI, so you'll get extensive exposure to new tools, integrations and systems - with the freedom to get involved in other technical projects as the business evolves. If you're a strong 3rd Line Engineer with cyber security credentials who's ready to broaden your remit and take genuine ownership, we'd love to hear from you. The Role at a Glance IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security Engineer Colchester, Essex Hybrid - 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home Occasional out-of-hours working and travel to London will be required. Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Full Time Permanent Focus: Infrastructure Cyber Security Cloud AI Enablement Your Background / Skills: 3rd Line Engineering, IT Infrastructure, Cyber Security, Azure, Google Workspace, Networking, CrowdStrike, Cisco, VMware vSphere, Windows Server, Jamf, Intune, Incident Response, Cyber Essentials, AI Tooling Who We Are Bulk is on an incredible journey, with a mission to evolve from a manufacturing-led retailer into a destination brand for active nutrition. We're shaking up the sports nutrition industry through innovative products, disruptive marketing and bold digital thinking that encourages people to see our brand differently. We want passionate risk-takers. People who challenge our thinking, live and breathe digital and aren't afraid to find a better way of doing things. And as our technology continues to evolve - particularly through AI - we need the infrastructure and security behind it to evolve just as quickly. The Opportunity As our IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security Engineer, you'll take ownership of Bulk's infrastructure and cyber security environment, supported by our IT Service Desk Team Lead and wider team. This is a broad, hands-on technical role with some clear priorities. You'll help upgrade our email security, manage the security aspects of AI integration and take a leading role in our Cyber Essentials project next year. You'll also oversee infrastructure, security tooling, incident response, budgeting and contracting, while becoming a Tier 3 escalation point for complex issues that need deeper technical expertise. And we're not expecting you to walk through the door knowing every technology on our list. We're looking for someone with strong infrastructure foundations and genuine cyber security capability who can demonstrate experience across roughly 80% of our technical environment, with the curiosity and ability to pick up the rest. What You'll Be Doing Infrastructure • Manage and maintain Bulk s on-premise and cloud infrastructure, including Azure, Google Workspace, networks, firewalls and VPNs. • Ensure systems are secure, reliable, resilient and up to date. • Lead infrastructure projects from planning through to deployment, including budgets and contracts. • Provide Tier 3 support for complex issues and maintain clear technical documentation and handovers. • Support wider technical projects as business requirements evolve. Cyber Security • Develop and improve Bulk s security environment, with particular focus on email security. • Monitor, investigate and respond to security threats, incidents and data breaches. • Manage and optimise security technologies including SIEM, SOAR, EDR/MDR/XDR, CASB, ZTNA and SASE. • Lead Cyber Essentials activity and support wider compliance, including ISO 27001. • Assess vendor security and work with stakeholders to implement secure technology solutions. AI Tooling & Security • Support the secure adoption and scaling of AI tools across Bulk. • Manage AI platforms including Claude Code, GitHub Copilot, Codex-style tools, MCP servers, integrations and connectors. • Own user access, permissions and governance, applying least-privilege principles. • Support teams onboarding new AI technologies, balancing innovation and productivity with security and compliance. • Develop appropriate controls as agentic AI, MCP and connector-based technologies evolve. About You You're probably already operating at strong 3rd Line Engineer level and looking for the opportunity to take broader ownership across infrastructure and cyber security. You enjoy getting hands-on with technology, but you're also interested in the bigger picture - resilience, security, risk, projects and how technology can enable the business to move faster. You don't need to tick every technology box. Breadth, strong foundations and the ability to learn matter here. You'll likely bring: • Around 2-3 years' experience in a similar role, operating at 3rd Line Engineer level or equivalent. • At least one cyber security certification. • Hands-on experience across approximately 80% of the technologies and environments outlined within this advert. • Strong infrastructure experience spanning cloud and on-premise environments. • Good working knowledge of Azure, Google Workspace, networking, endpoint management and security. • Experience across technologies such as CrowdStrike, Cisco, VMware vSphere, Windows Server, Mac/Windows, Jamf, Intune, Automox and VPNs. • Strong security monitoring, incident response and threat-analysis knowledge, including IOC investigation and remediation. • Experience or knowledge of security frameworks and compliance, ideally including Cyber Essentials and ISO 27001. • The confidence and technical capability to handle complex Tier 3 escalations. • Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to improving infrastructure and security. • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues, suppliers and senior leadership. • Willingness to undertake occasional out-of-hours work and travel to London. Even Better If You Bring • Hands-on experience administering AI coding or agent tools, including Claude Code, GitHub Copilot or Codex. • Experience configuring MCP servers, connectors, permissions and access controls. • Familiarity with emerging agentic AI infrastructure and its associated security considerations. • Experience working with Netskope. • Hands-on Netskope CASB/SSE experience covering areas such as SSL/TLS inspection, DLP, Zero Trust architecture, CASB policy design and SCIM-based provisioning. • ITIL or project management certification such as PRINCE2. • Additional cyber security certifications such as CISSP, CISM or CompTIA. Why Join Bulk ? This is a great opportunity if you're ready to move beyond traditional 3rd Line support and build broader experience across infrastructure, cyber security and AI. You'll have genuine ownership, support from the wider IT team and exposure to a broad technology landscape within a business that's actively embracing new ways of working. Because Bulk is already pushing ahead with AI, you'll also be solving security and infrastructure challenges that many businesses haven't encountered yet. You'll also enjoy: • Monthly Bulk Bank Benefits Allowance, including subsidised gym membership. • 60% discount on Bulk products. • Birthday day off. • PerkBox subscription. • Flexi Start. • Optional additional annual leave. • Teammate pension scheme. • Life Assurance. • Medicash. • Volunteering day. • Cycle to Work Scheme. • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave. • Workplace nursery scheme. • Fully stocked Bulk Pantry. • Happy Hour drinks fridge on Thursdays and Fridays. • Summer working hours. • Hybrid working - 3 days in the Colchester office / 2 days from home. Your Experience / Background / Previous Roles May Include 3rd Line Engineer, Senior 3rd Line Engineer, Infrastructure Engineer, IT Infrastructure Engineer, Infrastructure & Security Engineer, IT Security Engineer, Systems & Security Engineer, Senior IT Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Cyber Security Engineer or Infrastructure Support Engineer. Apply Now If you've built strong 3rd Line foundations and you're ready for a role where you can take genuine ownership across infrastructure, cyber security and emerging AI technology, we'd love to hear from you. Bring your technical breadth, security mindset and curiosity about what's coming next - and help build the resilient, secure technology foundation behind Bulk's continued growth. Bulk is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, education, neurodiversity or any other protected characteristic. Application notice We take your privacy seriously . click apply for full job details
EC&I Systems Engineer Location: Teesside / Middlesbrough Working Pattern: Primarily office and site-based, with UK travel Contract: Permanent The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced EC&I Systems Engineer to join a growing engineering business delivering electrical, control, instrumentation and automation solutions across the process industries. This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone with a strong controls, automation and systems engineering background who is comfortable taking ownership of projects from initial requirements and design through to testing, commissioning and start-up. You will work across a variety of client projects, collaborating with engineering teams and customers while having the autonomy to manage your own work packages. Key Responsibilities Own and deliver control and automation work packages from concept and design through to FAT, SAT and site commissioning. Develop and maintain engineering documentation including URS, FDS/SDS, Cause & Effect, I/O lists, P&ID mark-ups, cable schedules, loop diagrams and test documentation. Configure and program PLC, DCS and SCADA/HMI systems, with experience of platforms such as Siemens PCS 7, TIA Portal, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, WinCC, Aveva or iFIX highly relevant. Carry out system integration, panel specification and interface definition across electrical, instrumentation and IT/OT networks. Plan and execute FAT, SAT, commissioning, loop checks and plant start-up activities. Lead fault-finding, optimisation and troubleshooting on customer sites. Apply relevant functional safety and industry standards, including IEC 61511/61508 and ATEX/DSEAR. Contribute to HAZOP/LOPA activities and wider engineering reviews. Estimate and plan engineering tasks, provide progress updates and support change control. Where required, contribute technical input to proposals and customer discussions. Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and technical documentation. About You We are looking for someone with: A degree or equivalent experience in EC&I, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control & Automation or a related discipline. Approximately 5-10+ years' relevant experience within control systems, automation or EC&I engineering. Experience within process industries, such as chemical, petrochemical, energy, pharmaceutical, food or similar environments. Hands-on experience with at least one major PLC/DCS platform, ideally Siemens or Rockwell. Strong understanding of EC&I engineering deliverables and the full project lifecycle. Proven experience of commissioning, FAT/SAT and start-up within live plant environments. Working knowledge of relevant engineering and safety standards. The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a small engineering team. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK. The right to work in the UK. Desirable Experience The following would be advantageous: Experience across multiple PLC/DCS vendor platforms. Knowledge of OT networking and cybersecurity. Panel design/specification experience. Familiarity with EPLAN or AutoCAD. Exposure to functional safety activities, including SIL determination and verification. Experience within regulated industries and familiarity with GAMP 5. Previous experience managing contractors or leading site activities. Site safety passports such as CCNSG. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
24/08/2026
Full time
EC&I Systems Engineer Location: Teesside / Middlesbrough Working Pattern: Primarily office and site-based, with UK travel Contract: Permanent The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced EC&I Systems Engineer to join a growing engineering business delivering electrical, control, instrumentation and automation solutions across the process industries. This is a hands-on engineering role suited to someone with a strong controls, automation and systems engineering background who is comfortable taking ownership of projects from initial requirements and design through to testing, commissioning and start-up. You will work across a variety of client projects, collaborating with engineering teams and customers while having the autonomy to manage your own work packages. Key Responsibilities Own and deliver control and automation work packages from concept and design through to FAT, SAT and site commissioning. Develop and maintain engineering documentation including URS, FDS/SDS, Cause & Effect, I/O lists, P&ID mark-ups, cable schedules, loop diagrams and test documentation. Configure and program PLC, DCS and SCADA/HMI systems, with experience of platforms such as Siemens PCS 7, TIA Portal, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley, WinCC, Aveva or iFIX highly relevant. Carry out system integration, panel specification and interface definition across electrical, instrumentation and IT/OT networks. Plan and execute FAT, SAT, commissioning, loop checks and plant start-up activities. Lead fault-finding, optimisation and troubleshooting on customer sites. Apply relevant functional safety and industry standards, including IEC 61511/61508 and ATEX/DSEAR. Contribute to HAZOP/LOPA activities and wider engineering reviews. Estimate and plan engineering tasks, provide progress updates and support change control. Where required, contribute technical input to proposals and customer discussions. Work collaboratively with colleagues and clients while maintaining high standards of safety, quality and technical documentation. About You We are looking for someone with: A degree or equivalent experience in EC&I, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control & Automation or a related discipline. Approximately 5-10+ years' relevant experience within control systems, automation or EC&I engineering. Experience within process industries, such as chemical, petrochemical, energy, pharmaceutical, food or similar environments. Hands-on experience with at least one major PLC/DCS platform, ideally Siemens or Rockwell. Strong understanding of EC&I engineering deliverables and the full project lifecycle. Proven experience of commissioning, FAT/SAT and start-up within live plant environments. Working knowledge of relevant engineering and safety standards. The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a small engineering team. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK. The right to work in the UK. Desirable Experience The following would be advantageous: Experience across multiple PLC/DCS vendor platforms. Knowledge of OT networking and cybersecurity. Panel design/specification experience. Familiarity with EPLAN or AutoCAD. Exposure to functional safety activities, including SIL determination and verification. Experience within regulated industries and familiarity with GAMP 5. Previous experience managing contractors or leading site activities. Site safety passports such as CCNSG. With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.
Icon Cancer Centre and Pharmaxo Group are leading healthcare providers delivering specialist services across the United Kingdom. Together, they bring a highly experienced team providing comprehensive cancer care, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, haematology, chemotherapy, research, pharmacy, theranostics and PET-CT through Icon Cancer Centre UK, alongside sterile compounding, and nursing home healthcare services through Pharmaxo. Together, Icon Cancer Centre and Pharmaxo deliver an end-to-end healthcare service for patients and partners across the UK. As part of an ambitious D365 Programme, we're looking for a D365 Platform Specialist to take ownership of our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management (F&SCM) environment. The role You'll start by getting hands-on through the design, build, configuration and delivery phases of the programme, right up to go-live. From there, you'll carry the platform through hyper-care and into business-as-usual, taking day-to-day responsibility for operations, release planning, regression testing and ongoing support. This is a great opportunity for an experienced ERP professional to own a platform end-to-end from implementation through to steady-state operation, within a healthcare organisation where the work genuinely matters. Key responsibilities Platform Ownership - Take full administrative ownership of the D365 F&SCM platform, managing environments, configuration, security roles and user access, and acting as an escalation point for the ServiceDesk team. Implementation & Transition to Service - Work closely with the Project Delivery Team and Microsoft Solution Partner through workshops, configuration reviews and deployment planning, ensuring a smooth handover from project into BAU support. Licensing & Budget Management - Manage licence allocation and optimisation in line with the employee life cycle, run regular licence reviews, and support budgeting and forecasting for platform costs. Change & Release Management - Coordinate change activities in line with ITIL principles, participate in CAB, and lead regression testing, UAT coordination and release readiness reviews. Business Process Optimisation - Partner with Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operational teams to improve processes, promoting standard D365 functionality over unnecessary customisation. Security & Compliance - Maintain role-based access controls and audit compliance, supporting GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus and data integrity standards (ALCOA+) in a regulated environment. Data & Systems Analysis - Support data migration, cleansing and validation, and identify opportunities to improve data quality and governance. Vendor & Partner Management - Act as the key liaison between business stakeholders, internal IT and the Microsoft Solution Partner. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer - Own platform documentation and deliver knowledge transfer to the wider business. What We're Looking For At least 5 years' experience supporting enterprise business applications or ERP platforms. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&SCM Experience across the full ERP life cycle - implementation, configuration and transition-to-service. Solid understanding of business processes across Finance, Procurement, Inventory, Warehousing and Supply Chain . Experience managing enterprise licensing and user access controls. A track record coordinating change management, release management and regression testing . Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate between business and technical language. Experience supporting business-critical platforms within a structured governance environment. Desirable: knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform , Azure integration technologies and reporting tools. Desirable: familiarity with healthcare, pharmaceutical or other regulated industries, and compliance frameworks such as GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus, GxP and ALCOA+ principles. On offer Salary up to £105,000 DOE Enhanced annual leave package increasing with Length of Service (25 days + bank holidays, increasing to 27 days + bank holidays after 3 years' service) Enhanced pension contribution rates - Auto-enrolment from day 1 at basic contributions (5% employee, 4% employer) or the individual can elect to increase their contribution to 6% to which the employer will double their contribution to 8% Access to Engage;Engage is an external platform providing employee discounts, recognition, and wellbeing support Access to the Wellbeing Centre (Employee Assistant Programme and Occupational Health Support) Private Medical Insurance (funded by the Company) - eligible following successful completion of a 6-month probation period; can elect to add family members to your policy at a cost (deducted via payroll) Life Assurance - 10 x your annual salary (max of £300,000) Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
24/08/2026
Full time
Icon Cancer Centre and Pharmaxo Group are leading healthcare providers delivering specialist services across the United Kingdom. Together, they bring a highly experienced team providing comprehensive cancer care, including medical oncology, radiation oncology, haematology, chemotherapy, research, pharmacy, theranostics and PET-CT through Icon Cancer Centre UK, alongside sterile compounding, and nursing home healthcare services through Pharmaxo. Together, Icon Cancer Centre and Pharmaxo deliver an end-to-end healthcare service for patients and partners across the UK. As part of an ambitious D365 Programme, we're looking for a D365 Platform Specialist to take ownership of our Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Supply Chain Management (F&SCM) environment. The role You'll start by getting hands-on through the design, build, configuration and delivery phases of the programme, right up to go-live. From there, you'll carry the platform through hyper-care and into business-as-usual, taking day-to-day responsibility for operations, release planning, regression testing and ongoing support. This is a great opportunity for an experienced ERP professional to own a platform end-to-end from implementation through to steady-state operation, within a healthcare organisation where the work genuinely matters. Key responsibilities Platform Ownership - Take full administrative ownership of the D365 F&SCM platform, managing environments, configuration, security roles and user access, and acting as an escalation point for the ServiceDesk team. Implementation & Transition to Service - Work closely with the Project Delivery Team and Microsoft Solution Partner through workshops, configuration reviews and deployment planning, ensuring a smooth handover from project into BAU support. Licensing & Budget Management - Manage licence allocation and optimisation in line with the employee life cycle, run regular licence reviews, and support budgeting and forecasting for platform costs. Change & Release Management - Coordinate change activities in line with ITIL principles, participate in CAB, and lead regression testing, UAT coordination and release readiness reviews. Business Process Optimisation - Partner with Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain and Operational teams to improve processes, promoting standard D365 functionality over unnecessary customisation. Security & Compliance - Maintain role-based access controls and audit compliance, supporting GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus and data integrity standards (ALCOA+) in a regulated environment. Data & Systems Analysis - Support data migration, cleansing and validation, and identify opportunities to improve data quality and governance. Vendor & Partner Management - Act as the key liaison between business stakeholders, internal IT and the Microsoft Solution Partner. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer - Own platform documentation and deliver knowledge transfer to the wider business. What We're Looking For At least 5 years' experience supporting enterprise business applications or ERP platforms. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 F&SCM Experience across the full ERP life cycle - implementation, configuration and transition-to-service. Solid understanding of business processes across Finance, Procurement, Inventory, Warehousing and Supply Chain . Experience managing enterprise licensing and user access controls. A track record coordinating change management, release management and regression testing . Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate between business and technical language. Experience supporting business-critical platforms within a structured governance environment. Desirable: knowledge of Microsoft Power Platform , Azure integration technologies and reporting tools. Desirable: familiarity with healthcare, pharmaceutical or other regulated industries, and compliance frameworks such as GDPR, Cyber Essentials Plus, GxP and ALCOA+ principles. On offer Salary up to £105,000 DOE Enhanced annual leave package increasing with Length of Service (25 days + bank holidays, increasing to 27 days + bank holidays after 3 years' service) Enhanced pension contribution rates - Auto-enrolment from day 1 at basic contributions (5% employee, 4% employer) or the individual can elect to increase their contribution to 6% to which the employer will double their contribution to 8% Access to Engage;Engage is an external platform providing employee discounts, recognition, and wellbeing support Access to the Wellbeing Centre (Employee Assistant Programme and Occupational Health Support) Private Medical Insurance (funded by the Company) - eligible following successful completion of a 6-month probation period; can elect to add family members to your policy at a cost (deducted via payroll) Life Assurance - 10 x your annual salary (max of £300,000) Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
About the job Job summary Discover what it's like to work in a compliance role that makes an impact. Could you help us shape a stronger, fairer future? Your next career move starts here. HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the department's civil and criminal investigations. Covert Operations, Digital Exploitation (CODE) sits within FIS. Working across Law Enforcement and government, CODE provides investigative tools and covert techniques to front-line investigations and works with key partners to develop and provide access to new technology and systems to enable investigators to respond to serious and complex tax evasion and crime. Working across Law Enforcement and government, CODE provides investigative tools and covert techniques to front-line investigations and works with key partners to develop and provide access to new technology and systems to enable investigators to respond to serious and complex tax evasion and crime. Job description As a Digital Portfolio Manager in the Capability Development, Infrastructure and Innovation team within CODE, you will play a crucial role in supporting His Majesty's Government in the fight against serious and organised crime. Your work will directly contribute to high-profile investigations, helping to recover and protect hundreds of millions of pounds annually through innovative technical solutions. The team manages a diverse and rapidly expanding portfolio of projects, ranging from the development of bespoke forensic tools tailored to highly specific investigative needs, to the design and implementation of scalable data visualisation platforms that enhance analytical capabilities. You will collaborate closely with law enforcement agencies, intelligence teams, and external partners to ensure that cutting-edge technology is leveraged effectively in tackling financial crime, cyber threats, and fraud. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of data engineering within a mission-driven environment, where your expertise will help shape the future of digital investigations and forensic analysis. Person specification The CODE Tech Portfolio Office (PO) is a critical enabler of both project delivery and business as usual across CODE's responsibilities. The Portfolio Office acts as the fulcrum between business needs, project delivery, suppliers, commercial processes, and external partners, ensuring that complex, sensitive, and high risk technology initiatives are aligned, governed, and delivered effectively. This role supports the Portfolio Lead by taking delegated responsibility for defined elements of portfolio coordination, commercial and supplier engagement, project stewardship, and stakeholder management. The post holder will operate across all CODE's environments and work closely with internal delivery teams, commercial colleagues, external suppliers, and UK and international partners. This role aligns to the Digital Portfolio Manager profession and capability framework, with a focus on supporting and enabling portfolio level outcomes more than direct project management. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Coordination and Planning Support the coordination of the CODE Tech portfolio, ensuring alignment between business requirements, delivery activity, supplier capability, and strategic outcomes. Contribute to portfolio planning, prioritisation, and analysis, supporting the development and maintenance of a coherent, deliverable pipeline of work. Provide subject matter expertise on the interaction between requirements, supplier solutions, and delivery outcomes, supporting informed decision making across the portfolio. Commercial and Supplier Engagement Undertake delegated commercial and supplier management activity, including smaller and less complex commercial engagements arising from projects and BAU activity. Work closely with CODE Commercial and Departmental Commercial teams to coordinate activity and ensure effective hand offs and shared visibility of upcoming demands. Maintain portfolio level oversight of supplier engagement where activity is constrained by classification, ensuring that requirements are articulated and translated appropriately for wider commercial use. Engage directly with suppliers and partners under the direction of the Portfolio Lead. Project and Delivery Stewardship Provide portfolio level stewardship of projects, supporting effective engagement between project managers, suppliers, and business stakeholders. Undertake delegated responsibility for regulatory engagement related to the portfolio, including coordinating inspections and associated portfolio level responses. Support problem management post implementation, acting as a subject matter expert to assist service and support functions where required. Deputise for the Portfolio Lead at selected internal and external meetings, representing HMRC interests where appropriate. Stakeholder Management and Collaboration Engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including delivery teams, business management, commercial colleagues, regulators, and UK or international. Support cross functional collaboration to ensure that portfolio activity is joined up, well understood, and effectively governed. Contribute to clear communication of portfolio priorities, risks, and constraints to stakeholders. Continuous Improvement and Portfolio Maturity Contribute to the development and maturity of the CODE Tech Portfolio Office, supporting rebalancing of workload and improved resilience. Identify opportunities to improve portfolio processes, governance, and ways of working, particularly in sensitive environments. Essential Criteria: Experience working in or supporting a portfolio, programme, or complex delivery environment, ideally from a digital or civils background, rather than single project delivery. Experience of stakeholder management across multiple functions, including delivery, commercial, and external partners. Experience of using the relationship between business requirements, supplier capability, and delivery outcomes. Experience supporting or coordinating commercial or supplier engagement within a structured governance framework Experience of working confidently with sensitive and classified information, exercising sound judgement and discretion. Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. Familiarity with Government or large organisation commercial processes and working alongside commercial teams. Additional Security Information The successful candidate will be required to apply for Developed Vetting (DV) clearance level once in post but must already hold or be willing to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance level before starting the role. In addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service, all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application. Once in post you will be required to apply for Developed Vetting ( DV ) clearance which has a requirement for 10 years UK residency. If you have any questions about this residency requirement, please speak to the vacancy holder for this post. This post is open to 'UK Nationals Only' Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Stakeholder relationship management Agile working Governance and assurance. Benefits Alongside your salary of £50,686, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £14,683 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details . click apply for full job details
24/08/2026
Full time
About the job Job summary Discover what it's like to work in a compliance role that makes an impact. Could you help us shape a stronger, fairer future? Your next career move starts here. HMRC's Fraud Investigation Service (FIS) is responsible for the department's civil and criminal investigations. Covert Operations, Digital Exploitation (CODE) sits within FIS. Working across Law Enforcement and government, CODE provides investigative tools and covert techniques to front-line investigations and works with key partners to develop and provide access to new technology and systems to enable investigators to respond to serious and complex tax evasion and crime. Working across Law Enforcement and government, CODE provides investigative tools and covert techniques to front-line investigations and works with key partners to develop and provide access to new technology and systems to enable investigators to respond to serious and complex tax evasion and crime. Job description As a Digital Portfolio Manager in the Capability Development, Infrastructure and Innovation team within CODE, you will play a crucial role in supporting His Majesty's Government in the fight against serious and organised crime. Your work will directly contribute to high-profile investigations, helping to recover and protect hundreds of millions of pounds annually through innovative technical solutions. The team manages a diverse and rapidly expanding portfolio of projects, ranging from the development of bespoke forensic tools tailored to highly specific investigative needs, to the design and implementation of scalable data visualisation platforms that enhance analytical capabilities. You will collaborate closely with law enforcement agencies, intelligence teams, and external partners to ensure that cutting-edge technology is leveraged effectively in tackling financial crime, cyber threats, and fraud. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of data engineering within a mission-driven environment, where your expertise will help shape the future of digital investigations and forensic analysis. Person specification The CODE Tech Portfolio Office (PO) is a critical enabler of both project delivery and business as usual across CODE's responsibilities. The Portfolio Office acts as the fulcrum between business needs, project delivery, suppliers, commercial processes, and external partners, ensuring that complex, sensitive, and high risk technology initiatives are aligned, governed, and delivered effectively. This role supports the Portfolio Lead by taking delegated responsibility for defined elements of portfolio coordination, commercial and supplier engagement, project stewardship, and stakeholder management. The post holder will operate across all CODE's environments and work closely with internal delivery teams, commercial colleagues, external suppliers, and UK and international partners. This role aligns to the Digital Portfolio Manager profession and capability framework, with a focus on supporting and enabling portfolio level outcomes more than direct project management. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Coordination and Planning Support the coordination of the CODE Tech portfolio, ensuring alignment between business requirements, delivery activity, supplier capability, and strategic outcomes. Contribute to portfolio planning, prioritisation, and analysis, supporting the development and maintenance of a coherent, deliverable pipeline of work. Provide subject matter expertise on the interaction between requirements, supplier solutions, and delivery outcomes, supporting informed decision making across the portfolio. Commercial and Supplier Engagement Undertake delegated commercial and supplier management activity, including smaller and less complex commercial engagements arising from projects and BAU activity. Work closely with CODE Commercial and Departmental Commercial teams to coordinate activity and ensure effective hand offs and shared visibility of upcoming demands. Maintain portfolio level oversight of supplier engagement where activity is constrained by classification, ensuring that requirements are articulated and translated appropriately for wider commercial use. Engage directly with suppliers and partners under the direction of the Portfolio Lead. Project and Delivery Stewardship Provide portfolio level stewardship of projects, supporting effective engagement between project managers, suppliers, and business stakeholders. Undertake delegated responsibility for regulatory engagement related to the portfolio, including coordinating inspections and associated portfolio level responses. Support problem management post implementation, acting as a subject matter expert to assist service and support functions where required. Deputise for the Portfolio Lead at selected internal and external meetings, representing HMRC interests where appropriate. Stakeholder Management and Collaboration Engage with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, including delivery teams, business management, commercial colleagues, regulators, and UK or international. Support cross functional collaboration to ensure that portfolio activity is joined up, well understood, and effectively governed. Contribute to clear communication of portfolio priorities, risks, and constraints to stakeholders. Continuous Improvement and Portfolio Maturity Contribute to the development and maturity of the CODE Tech Portfolio Office, supporting rebalancing of workload and improved resilience. Identify opportunities to improve portfolio processes, governance, and ways of working, particularly in sensitive environments. Essential Criteria: Experience working in or supporting a portfolio, programme, or complex delivery environment, ideally from a digital or civils background, rather than single project delivery. Experience of stakeholder management across multiple functions, including delivery, commercial, and external partners. Experience of using the relationship between business requirements, supplier capability, and delivery outcomes. Experience supporting or coordinating commercial or supplier engagement within a structured governance framework Experience of working confidently with sensitive and classified information, exercising sound judgement and discretion. Strong organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. Familiarity with Government or large organisation commercial processes and working alongside commercial teams. Additional Security Information The successful candidate will be required to apply for Developed Vetting (DV) clearance level once in post but must already hold or be willing to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance level before starting the role. In addition to the standard pre-employment checks for appointment into the Civil Service, all candidates must also obtain National Security Vetting at Security Check (SC) clearance level for this vacancy. You will normally need to meet the minimum UK residency period as determined by the level of vetting being undertaken, which for SC is 5 years UK residency prior to your vetting application. Once in post you will be required to apply for Developed Vetting ( DV ) clearance which has a requirement for 10 years UK residency. If you have any questions about this residency requirement, please speak to the vacancy holder for this post. This post is open to 'UK Nationals Only' Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: Stakeholder relationship management Agile working Governance and assurance. Benefits Alongside your salary of £50,686, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £14,683 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details . click apply for full job details
About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. Our team is rapidly growing as we invest in new technologies and capabilities, and we are in search of enthusiastic individuals who can help us in achieving our mission. We are continually improving the service we give to our customers and, in line with this, we are creating a new response and management team within the HMRC Fraud Prevention Centre. The Fraud Prevention Centre (FPC) is a strategic capability within HMRC Security, designed to safeguard customers and the organisation against identity-related fraud and emerging threats. Its mission is built on three interconnected pillars: Protection, Detection, and Response, all underpinned by advanced threat intelligence and customer support. The Centre operates across multiple functional areas, including Proactive Protection, Customer Support & Response, and Strategy & Advisory, to deliver a holistic approach to fraud prevention. Job description We're looking for a proactive and analytical professional to support HMRC's fight against identity fraud. You'll help lead data-driven investigations into suspicious activity related to identity verification and authentication services, while working with the team and partners, acting as a key contributor in a team that supports customers and provides insight into identity fraud activity and proactive searching for threats. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference, working in a dynamic and evolving environment. Person specification Manipulate and analyse large data sets and investigate suspicious activity. Learn, develop, and apply methods using data analytics techniques such as data mining, data matching, clustering analysis and outlier detection. Use basic scripting languages to develop visualisations and automate effective searches to build a growing analytical suite of capabilities that you can operate efficiently. Have strong communication skills and be able to demonstrate working across business and technical domains. You will have excellent interpersonal skills. Apply your knowledge of security and fraud risks to digital services. Support and deputise for the senior analysts, producing clear, insightful reports and presentations for senior stakeholders. You will be confident working in an environment that may flex its focus in response to emerging issues and have a delivery focus. You will be eager to learn and widen your experience in different areas of identity work. You will use your experience of scripting, for example SPL, Python, SQL, KQL to proactively search and discover anomalies. Be flexible and enthusiastic whilst working with some ambiguity as the team forms, grows and matures. Support senior managers in the reporting of metrics and support the wider aims of the HMRC Security Identity Team. Identify process improvement areas. Essential Criteria Knowledge of fraud detection techniques, including behavioural analysis and anomaly detection and investigation and OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) methods. Data analysis skills and experience with large data sets, with proficiency scripting complex queries in analysis environments. Solid technical understanding of web and API services (e.g. cookies, IP addresses, authentication processes) and threats to those services from cybercrime actors and tools. Experience using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, preferably in a security operations setting. A sound understanding of Identity, Verification and Authentication principles. Desirable Criteria A degree in Data Analysis, Data Science, Information Security, Cyber Security, or other Cyber qualifications eg SANS, or at least previous experience in a relevant cyber role. Proven experience in fraud detection, cyber security, or threat intelligence within a large organisation. Active use of at least one of the following: Python, SQL, KQL, SPL. Important Additional Information The successful candidate may be required to apply for Developed Vetting (DV) clearance level once in post but must already hold or be willing to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance level before starting the role. Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Office closures For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations. If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it's important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. These sites are: Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford Trinity Bridge House, Salford - moving to an alternative office in Manchester/ Salford You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Leeds Locations Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC's Moves Adjustment Payment guidance. Benefits Alongside your salary of £37,682, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £10,916 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Strengths and Experience. How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: A name-blind CV including your job history, previous experiences and qualifications. Qualifications are not mandatory for this role. A 750-word Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should be used to describe how your skills and experience would be suitable for the advertised role, making reference to the Essential Criteria and Person Specification outlined in the advert. Please complete a separate statement (Max 250 words) for the Desirable Criteria where applicable. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy-holder where candidates have the same scores at interview. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Prior to applications being sifted candidates will be asked to complete an additional IKM assessment. Candidates will be sent details of the assessment once the advert has closed. This assessment is a pass or fail and only those who pass will be considered at the sift stage. Sift In the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held on your CV. At full sift your CV and your Personal Statement will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview. We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications. Interview During the panel interview, your experience will be assessed, and you will be asked strength-based questions to also explore what you enjoy and your motivations relevant to the job role. This is an example of a strengths-based question: . click apply for full job details
24/08/2026
Full time
About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. Our team is rapidly growing as we invest in new technologies and capabilities, and we are in search of enthusiastic individuals who can help us in achieving our mission. We are continually improving the service we give to our customers and, in line with this, we are creating a new response and management team within the HMRC Fraud Prevention Centre. The Fraud Prevention Centre (FPC) is a strategic capability within HMRC Security, designed to safeguard customers and the organisation against identity-related fraud and emerging threats. Its mission is built on three interconnected pillars: Protection, Detection, and Response, all underpinned by advanced threat intelligence and customer support. The Centre operates across multiple functional areas, including Proactive Protection, Customer Support & Response, and Strategy & Advisory, to deliver a holistic approach to fraud prevention. Job description We're looking for a proactive and analytical professional to support HMRC's fight against identity fraud. You'll help lead data-driven investigations into suspicious activity related to identity verification and authentication services, while working with the team and partners, acting as a key contributor in a team that supports customers and provides insight into identity fraud activity and proactive searching for threats. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference, working in a dynamic and evolving environment. Person specification Manipulate and analyse large data sets and investigate suspicious activity. Learn, develop, and apply methods using data analytics techniques such as data mining, data matching, clustering analysis and outlier detection. Use basic scripting languages to develop visualisations and automate effective searches to build a growing analytical suite of capabilities that you can operate efficiently. Have strong communication skills and be able to demonstrate working across business and technical domains. You will have excellent interpersonal skills. Apply your knowledge of security and fraud risks to digital services. Support and deputise for the senior analysts, producing clear, insightful reports and presentations for senior stakeholders. You will be confident working in an environment that may flex its focus in response to emerging issues and have a delivery focus. You will be eager to learn and widen your experience in different areas of identity work. You will use your experience of scripting, for example SPL, Python, SQL, KQL to proactively search and discover anomalies. Be flexible and enthusiastic whilst working with some ambiguity as the team forms, grows and matures. Support senior managers in the reporting of metrics and support the wider aims of the HMRC Security Identity Team. Identify process improvement areas. Essential Criteria Knowledge of fraud detection techniques, including behavioural analysis and anomaly detection and investigation and OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) methods. Data analysis skills and experience with large data sets, with proficiency scripting complex queries in analysis environments. Solid technical understanding of web and API services (e.g. cookies, IP addresses, authentication processes) and threats to those services from cybercrime actors and tools. Experience using Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms, preferably in a security operations setting. A sound understanding of Identity, Verification and Authentication principles. Desirable Criteria A degree in Data Analysis, Data Science, Information Security, Cyber Security, or other Cyber qualifications eg SANS, or at least previous experience in a relevant cyber role. Proven experience in fraud detection, cyber security, or threat intelligence within a large organisation. Active use of at least one of the following: Python, SQL, KQL, SPL. Important Additional Information The successful candidate may be required to apply for Developed Vetting (DV) clearance level once in post but must already hold or be willing to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance level before starting the role. Further Location Information Please ensure that you only apply for a location that you are willing and able to work from, as we will only make one offer of employment. Any additional notes included in a 'Further Location Preferences (optional)' field within the application form, will not be considered. Please be aware that you cannot change your location preference after submitting your application. Office closures For more information on where you might be working, review this information on our locations. If your location preference is for one of the following sites, it's important to note that these are not long-term sites for HMRC and we will require you to move to a new building in the future, subject to our location strategy and the applicable employee policies at that time. These sites are: Benton Park View, Newcastle - moving to Pilgrims Quarter, Newcastle Telford Plaza, Telford - moving to Parkside Court, Telford Trinity Bridge House, Salford - moving to an alternative office in Manchester/ Salford You will be given more information about what this means at the job offer stage. Leeds Locations Moves Adjustment Payment will be available for this role, provided the successful applicant is a current HMRC colleague in Bradford and meets the eligibility requirements outlined in the HMRC's Moves Adjustment Payment guidance. Benefits Alongside your salary of £37,682, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £10,916 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window). HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs. We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days. Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary. Family friendly policies. Personal support. Coaching and development. To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service Things you need to know Artificial intelligence Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use. Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Strengths and Experience. How to Apply As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following: A name-blind CV including your job history, previous experiences and qualifications. Qualifications are not mandatory for this role. A 750-word Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should be used to describe how your skills and experience would be suitable for the advertised role, making reference to the Essential Criteria and Person Specification outlined in the advert. Please complete a separate statement (Max 250 words) for the Desirable Criteria where applicable. This is not essential for the role but may be considered by the vacancy-holder where candidates have the same scores at interview. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Prior to applications being sifted candidates will be asked to complete an additional IKM assessment. Candidates will be sent details of the assessment once the advert has closed. This assessment is a pass or fail and only those who pass will be considered at the sift stage. Sift In the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held on your CV. At full sift your CV and your Personal Statement will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview. We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications. Interview During the panel interview, your experience will be assessed, and you will be asked strength-based questions to also explore what you enjoy and your motivations relevant to the job role. This is an example of a strengths-based question: . click apply for full job details