Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle). Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions.
The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division
A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.
Job Title: Technical Business Lead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions
Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians
Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards
Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded
Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation
Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals
Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed
Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements
Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required
Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes
What we are looking for:
Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals
Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development
Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles
Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components.
Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices
Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana)
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion
Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle). Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions.
The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division
A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.
Job Title: Technical Business Lead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions
Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians
Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards
Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded
Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation
Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals
Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed
Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements
Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required
Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes
What we are looking for:
Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals
Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development
Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles
Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components.
Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices
Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana)
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion
Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Chandlers Ford £50,000 £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits We are working with a well-established engineering group seeking a Fullstack Developer to play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure software solutions that underpin operational and customer platforms across the business. This is a senior hands-on position, contributing across both frontend and backend systems, developing customer-facing portals, APIs, and IoT integrations. The role combines technical depth with collaboration, guiding junior developers and influencing the direction of software architecture and delivery standards across the group. Key Duties & Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable web applications across frontend (ReactJS, React Native) and backend (.NET, Azure Functions, APIs) Architect and implement customer portal features including dashboards, mapping, access control, and IoT integrations Develop and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs for internal systems and third-party services Drive adoption of DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, observability, and automated deployments Mentor junior developers through code reviews, guidance, and coaching Contribute to architectural discussions, technology roadmaps, and development best practice Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment between software solutions and business needs Maintain accurate documentation and support continuous improvement across the engineering function Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in Fullstack Development with strong capability in backend (.NET, C#) and frontend (ReactJS) Proficient in cloud platforms Azure preferred Skilled in designing and consuming REST/GraphQL APIs Strong understanding of data modelling and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, ADX or similar) Demonstrable experience with DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, and automated testing Knowledge of secure coding practices, OAuth2 authentication, and role-based access control Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently Confident communicator able to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience desirable Familiarity with React Native, Terraform, or IoT technologies (MQTT, Modbus TCP/IP, Azure IoT Hub) is advantageous Summary Position : Fullstack Developer Location : Chandlers Ford Duration : Permanent Salary : £50,000 £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits Start : Notice dependent If you are an experienced Fullstack Developer with the technical expertise to deliver high-quality, scalable systems across modern frameworks and cloud platforms and want to contribute to a growing technology function within a respected engineering group we d like to hear from you. Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details.
11/10/2025
Full time
Chandlers Ford £50,000 £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits We are working with a well-established engineering group seeking a Fullstack Developer to play a key role in designing, building, and maintaining scalable, secure software solutions that underpin operational and customer platforms across the business. This is a senior hands-on position, contributing across both frontend and backend systems, developing customer-facing portals, APIs, and IoT integrations. The role combines technical depth with collaboration, guiding junior developers and influencing the direction of software architecture and delivery standards across the group. Key Duties & Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable web applications across frontend (ReactJS, React Native) and backend (.NET, Azure Functions, APIs) Architect and implement customer portal features including dashboards, mapping, access control, and IoT integrations Develop and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs for internal systems and third-party services Drive adoption of DevOps practices including CI/CD pipelines, observability, and automated deployments Mentor junior developers through code reviews, guidance, and coaching Contribute to architectural discussions, technology roadmaps, and development best practice Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment between software solutions and business needs Maintain accurate documentation and support continuous improvement across the engineering function Skills & Experience Required Proven experience in Fullstack Development with strong capability in backend (.NET, C#) and frontend (ReactJS) Proficient in cloud platforms Azure preferred Skilled in designing and consuming REST/GraphQL APIs Strong understanding of data modelling and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, ADX or similar) Demonstrable experience with DevOps pipelines, CI/CD, and automated testing Knowledge of secure coding practices, OAuth2 authentication, and role-based access control Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate independently Confident communicator able to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders effectively Degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience desirable Familiarity with React Native, Terraform, or IoT technologies (MQTT, Modbus TCP/IP, Azure IoT Hub) is advantageous Summary Position : Fullstack Developer Location : Chandlers Ford Duration : Permanent Salary : £50,000 £60,000 + Bonus + Benefits Start : Notice dependent If you are an experienced Fullstack Developer with the technical expertise to deliver high-quality, scalable systems across modern frameworks and cloud platforms and want to contribute to a growing technology function within a respected engineering group we d like to hear from you. Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details.
Oracle HRIS Specialist Our Business Support teams deliver the vital services to ensure the continued success of our business divisions. These services include HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Legal and Commercial, Estates and Facilities, Core Technology, Corporate Security, IT, and Fleet. Every person in every team is contributing the lasting impact our Team makes. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7. Reporting to the Senior Product Owner, you'll be hands-on with analysis, troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvements. You'll also coach colleagues, simplify processes, and provide first-line support to keep our HR systems running smoothly. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of HR and technology - making systems work better for people. This is a hybrid working role with a requirement to be in our Warwick HQ 1 day per month. What you'll do: Provide first-line support for HR system queries via the helpdesk, ensuring timely resolution and excellent user experience. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues, collaborating with relevant teams to implement effective solutions. Support testing and updates across all Oracle HCM modules, including patch releases and new functionalities, ensuring processes continue to function effectively. Create, maintain, and deliver training materials and user guides, empowering HR colleagues to use the system efficiently and independently. Contribute to continuous improvement projects, suggesting enhancements to system functionality and user experience. Assist with change management initiatives, including adoption of new processes, system updates, and data management. Support the preparation of reports and data uploads, ensuring accurate and efficient handling of HR system data. Who you are: You're an experienced HR Systems professional with a solid background in Oracle HCM. Analytical and detail-oriented, you enjoy problem-solving and explaining technical issues in a clear, approachable way. Key Requirements: Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Applications (HCM / Fusion HCM / HR modules). Skilled in writing and managing test scripts, UAT, and reporting outcomes. Able to create and run reports in Oracle HCM. Experience providing 1st line system support. Confident using MS Office, particularly Excel at an intermediate/advanced level. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to diagnose and resolve system issues. What we offer: A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually Company pension scheme A range of family friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme. Learn more about Telent: Click here for Telent Video! We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.
10/10/2025
Full time
Oracle HRIS Specialist Our Business Support teams deliver the vital services to ensure the continued success of our business divisions. These services include HR, Finance, Procurement, Marketing, Legal and Commercial, Estates and Facilities, Core Technology, Corporate Security, IT, and Fleet. Every person in every team is contributing the lasting impact our Team makes. Help build and keep the nation's critical infrastructure connected and protected 24/7. Reporting to the Senior Product Owner, you'll be hands-on with analysis, troubleshooting, testing, and continuous improvements. You'll also coach colleagues, simplify processes, and provide first-line support to keep our HR systems running smoothly. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of HR and technology - making systems work better for people. This is a hybrid working role with a requirement to be in our Warwick HQ 1 day per month. What you'll do: Provide first-line support for HR system queries via the helpdesk, ensuring timely resolution and excellent user experience. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve system issues, collaborating with relevant teams to implement effective solutions. Support testing and updates across all Oracle HCM modules, including patch releases and new functionalities, ensuring processes continue to function effectively. Create, maintain, and deliver training materials and user guides, empowering HR colleagues to use the system efficiently and independently. Contribute to continuous improvement projects, suggesting enhancements to system functionality and user experience. Assist with change management initiatives, including adoption of new processes, system updates, and data management. Support the preparation of reports and data uploads, ensuring accurate and efficient handling of HR system data. Who you are: You're an experienced HR Systems professional with a solid background in Oracle HCM. Analytical and detail-oriented, you enjoy problem-solving and explaining technical issues in a clear, approachable way. Key Requirements: Hands-on experience with Oracle Cloud Applications (HCM / Fusion HCM / HR modules). Skilled in writing and managing test scripts, UAT, and reporting outcomes. Able to create and run reports in Oracle HCM. Experience providing 1st line system support. Confident using MS Office, particularly Excel at an intermediate/advanced level. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to diagnose and resolve system issues. What we offer: A career at Telent can span many sectors, roles, technologies and clients giving you the opportunity to develop, learn new skills and make an impact. We are growing and we rely on our committed Team to deliver. We nurture the talent that makes this happen, by our on-going commitment to creating an inclusive culture that respects and values difference, that celebrates diverse ideas. We want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work. The additional benefits with this role: 34 days holiday, including public holidays, plus the option to buy or sell days annually OR 26 days holiday, plus public holidays, and the option to buy or sell days annually Company pension scheme A range of family friendly policies Occupational health support and wellbeing Portal Discounts on Cinema, Restaurants and Shopping with Telent Reward scheme. Learn more about Telent: Click here for Telent Video! We're passionate about creating an environment that champions diversity and inclusion, where everyone feels they belong, can be themselves and empowered to reach their full potential. People are at the heart of our business, and we believe that our teams should reflect the diverse experiences and backgrounds of the communities we support.
Looking to turn clever legal ideas into real-world tools that lawyers and clients use every day? Join a high-performing Innovation team as a Legal Solutions Engineer , helping design and deliver digital products that streamline legal work across a global law firm. You will collaborate with lawyers, knowledge teams and technologists to scope requirements, configure platforms and champion adoption. The role at a glance Focus: Designing, building and supporting solutions using leading legal tech to improve service delivery for lawyers and clients. What's in it for you Shape high-impact tools used across practices and clients Exposure to AI, automation and data visualisation projects Coach and learn in a collaborative, growth-minded team Clear pathways to seniority through delivery, influence and thought leadership What you'll do Run workshops to capture requirements and map legal processes Configure and implement solutions using automation, decision-tree logic and dashboards Explore AI and emerging tech and assess benefits and risks Deliver training, demos and user support to drive adoption Maintain documentation and support standard operating procedures Track metrics and report impact to stakeholders What you'll bring 2+ years building solutions on platforms such as HighQ, Contract Express and BRYTER Strong stakeholder engagement and clear, non-technical communication Solid technical fluency, analytical mindset and attention to detail Proven problem solving, time management and ownership of delivery Curiosity, adaptability and a genuine passion for innovation in legal service delivery Keen to have an impact from day one? Send your CV and let's talk about how you can help ship tools that lawyers actually love to use. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
10/10/2025
Full time
Looking to turn clever legal ideas into real-world tools that lawyers and clients use every day? Join a high-performing Innovation team as a Legal Solutions Engineer , helping design and deliver digital products that streamline legal work across a global law firm. You will collaborate with lawyers, knowledge teams and technologists to scope requirements, configure platforms and champion adoption. The role at a glance Focus: Designing, building and supporting solutions using leading legal tech to improve service delivery for lawyers and clients. What's in it for you Shape high-impact tools used across practices and clients Exposure to AI, automation and data visualisation projects Coach and learn in a collaborative, growth-minded team Clear pathways to seniority through delivery, influence and thought leadership What you'll do Run workshops to capture requirements and map legal processes Configure and implement solutions using automation, decision-tree logic and dashboards Explore AI and emerging tech and assess benefits and risks Deliver training, demos and user support to drive adoption Maintain documentation and support standard operating procedures Track metrics and report impact to stakeholders What you'll bring 2+ years building solutions on platforms such as HighQ, Contract Express and BRYTER Strong stakeholder engagement and clear, non-technical communication Solid technical fluency, analytical mindset and attention to detail Proven problem solving, time management and ownership of delivery Curiosity, adaptability and a genuine passion for innovation in legal service delivery Keen to have an impact from day one? Send your CV and let's talk about how you can help ship tools that lawyers actually love to use. Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
UKAEA's mission is to lead the delivery of sustainable fusion energy and maximise scientific and economic impact. The Computing Division underpins this mission by delivering secure, scalable, and innovative digital solutions across scientific computing, modelling, simulation, software engineering, business systems, data acquisition, and core IT services. Within the Computing Division, the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions unit is responsible for the design, delivery, and management of centrally supported IT infrastructure and applications. This includes enterprise compute platforms, data networks, UNIX/Linux/Windows environments, cloud services, data centres, commercial software solutions, and end-user support across all UKAEA sites. The IAM / PAM Specialist will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering UKAEA's greenfield Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, while contributing to the development of the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities. You will lead the IAM/PAM workstreams and provide specialist input into SIEM/SOC implementation, ensuring all solutions align with secure-by-design principles, NIST and ISO 27001 frameworks, and UKAEA's cyber security objectives. This is a hands-on and leadership-focused role that combines technical delivery, strategic oversight, and mentoring of junior members of the cyber team. You will also provide technical oversight where Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are engaged, ensuring solution quality, integration, and compliance with UKAEA standards. Accountabilities: Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of IAM and PAM services as part of a greenfield cyber security programme. Collaborate with architects and SOC leads to integrate IAM/PAM telemetry into SIEM tooling for enhanced visibility and detection. Provide technical oversight and assurance when engaging Managed Service Providers (MSPs) or third-party vendors. Support the development and implementation of SIEM/SOC capabilities, assisting in log source onboarding, alert tuning, and incident response improvements. Mentor and train junior team members, building internal capability in identity and access management. Define and maintain IAM and PAM architecture artefacts, roadmaps, and design standards aligned with enterprise governance. Monitor and manage security configurations across Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, and business SaaS platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Exchange Online, OneDrive). Support secure deployment and access controls in cloud-hosted and hybrid business systems. Administer and optimise IAM policies, Conditional Access, MFA, and privilege escalation controls. Review access permissions for business-critical applications and enforce role-based access control (RBAC). Participate in application onboarding and provide security consultation on app integrations and APIs. Assist in the response and investigation of security alerts and incidents related to cloud environments. Collaborate with enterprise architects, infrastructure engineers, and support teams to embed secure-by-design principles across services. Maintain up-to-date documentation of cloud security controls, procedures, and exception registers. Stay informed of emerging threats in cloud ecosystems and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies. Budget Responsibility: None Specific Qualifications/Experience: Essential o Demonstrable experience in greenfield IAM/PAM implementations, preferably using Entra ID, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or similar platforms. o Proven ability to lead technical delivery while mentoring junior engineers or analysts. o Experience providing technical oversight for MSPs or third-party security service providers. o Demonstrable hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, and Identity Protection. o Understanding of modern authentication protocols (OAuth2.0, SAML, OpenID Connect). o Familiarity with SaaS security, user lifecycle management, and enterprise access models. o Working knowledge of security and compliance frameworks such as CAF, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and GDPR. o Analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify risk patterns and remediation actions. o Knowledge of Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Just-In-Time (JIT) access, or PAM solutions. o Strong documentation and communication skills to support audits and security reviews. o Ability to obtain SC-level national security clearance Desirable o At least a HND in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, or equivalent experience. Degree Preferred o Understanding of SIEM/SOC integration and the relationship between IAM telemetry and security monitoring. o Familiarity with ITSM workflows and change control procedures. o Experience conducting security risk assessments for third-party SaaS solutions. o Experience supporting greenfield security architecture or SOC build programmes. o Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or Elastic SIEM. Additional Duties: May be requested to represent the Group in meetings , act as an SME in Projects and may hold internal appointments. May also provide technical oversight to managed service providers and contribute to team capability development through coaching and mentoring. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
09/10/2025
Contractor
UKAEA's mission is to lead the delivery of sustainable fusion energy and maximise scientific and economic impact. The Computing Division underpins this mission by delivering secure, scalable, and innovative digital solutions across scientific computing, modelling, simulation, software engineering, business systems, data acquisition, and core IT services. Within the Computing Division, the Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions unit is responsible for the design, delivery, and management of centrally supported IT infrastructure and applications. This includes enterprise compute platforms, data networks, UNIX/Linux/Windows environments, cloud services, data centres, commercial software solutions, and end-user support across all UKAEA sites. The IAM / PAM Specialist will play a pivotal role in designing and delivering UKAEA's greenfield Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions, while contributing to the development of the Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Security Operations Centre (SOC) capabilities. You will lead the IAM/PAM workstreams and provide specialist input into SIEM/SOC implementation, ensuring all solutions align with secure-by-design principles, NIST and ISO 27001 frameworks, and UKAEA's cyber security objectives. This is a hands-on and leadership-focused role that combines technical delivery, strategic oversight, and mentoring of junior members of the cyber team. You will also provide technical oversight where Managed Service Providers (MSPs) are engaged, ensuring solution quality, integration, and compliance with UKAEA standards. Accountabilities: Lead the end-to-end design and delivery of IAM and PAM services as part of a greenfield cyber security programme. Collaborate with architects and SOC leads to integrate IAM/PAM telemetry into SIEM tooling for enhanced visibility and detection. Provide technical oversight and assurance when engaging Managed Service Providers (MSPs) or third-party vendors. Support the development and implementation of SIEM/SOC capabilities, assisting in log source onboarding, alert tuning, and incident response improvements. Mentor and train junior team members, building internal capability in identity and access management. Define and maintain IAM and PAM architecture artefacts, roadmaps, and design standards aligned with enterprise governance. Monitor and manage security configurations across Active Directory, Microsoft 365, Azure, and business SaaS platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, Exchange Online, OneDrive). Support secure deployment and access controls in cloud-hosted and hybrid business systems. Administer and optimise IAM policies, Conditional Access, MFA, and privilege escalation controls. Review access permissions for business-critical applications and enforce role-based access control (RBAC). Participate in application onboarding and provide security consultation on app integrations and APIs. Assist in the response and investigation of security alerts and incidents related to cloud environments. Collaborate with enterprise architects, infrastructure engineers, and support teams to embed secure-by-design principles across services. Maintain up-to-date documentation of cloud security controls, procedures, and exception registers. Stay informed of emerging threats in cloud ecosystems and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies. Budget Responsibility: None Specific Qualifications/Experience: Essential o Demonstrable experience in greenfield IAM/PAM implementations, preferably using Entra ID, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, or similar platforms. o Proven ability to lead technical delivery while mentoring junior engineers or analysts. o Experience providing technical oversight for MSPs or third-party security service providers. o Demonstrable hands-on experience with Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), Conditional Access, and Identity Protection. o Understanding of modern authentication protocols (OAuth2.0, SAML, OpenID Connect). o Familiarity with SaaS security, user lifecycle management, and enterprise access models. o Working knowledge of security and compliance frameworks such as CAF, ISO 27001, NIST CSF, and GDPR. o Analytical and investigative skills with the ability to identify risk patterns and remediation actions. o Knowledge of Privileged Identity Management (PIM), Just-In-Time (JIT) access, or PAM solutions. o Strong documentation and communication skills to support audits and security reviews. o Ability to obtain SC-level national security clearance Desirable o At least a HND in Information Security, Computer Science, or a related STEM field, or equivalent experience. Degree Preferred o Understanding of SIEM/SOC integration and the relationship between IAM telemetry and security monitoring. o Familiarity with ITSM workflows and change control procedures. o Experience conducting security risk assessments for third-party SaaS solutions. o Experience supporting greenfield security architecture or SOC build programmes. o Familiarity with tools such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or Elastic SIEM. Additional Duties: May be requested to represent the Group in meetings , act as an SME in Projects and may hold internal appointments. May also provide technical oversight to managed service providers and contribute to team capability development through coaching and mentoring. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
About ILF Scotland: ILF Scotland (Independent Living Fund Scotland) is a public body that supports disabled people with high or complex needs to live independently. Funded by the Scottish Government and Department of Health (NI), it provides financial support through schemes like the main Independent Living Fund, the Transition Fund for young people, and grants for technology and future planning. ILF Scotland helps individuals gain choice, control, and full participation in their communities. About the role: As IT Operations Support, the modern apprentice will work closely alongside the Service Delivery Lead and IT Support Officer to ensure the availability and day to day running and development of the infrastructure and support ILF Scotland staff in using it. Please note : This position is to start in January 2026. Responsibilities: First line support to staff to troubleshoot ICT hardware and software problems accessing and using the SCOTS network Liaise with the iTECS to log, escalate and monitor open support calls Maintain and monitor ICT hardware; search for replacement hardware as required and provide quotes for the Digital and Information Service Team Maintain and manage the device catalogue and support the IT Service Delivery Manager in prioritising replacement devices (phones, laptops, WIFI-dongles, printers, tablets) With the ICI support company and Service Delivery Lead, develop a basic knowledge of the core client database system and how the two portals connect to it (applications portal and assessor portal) Liaise with the ICI system provider (DDS) regarding any technical issues Assist with any staff training in ICT, information security and data protection Manage the office WIFI network and liaise with suppliers on availability issues Support the HR, communications and engagement teams in any ICT set up for events, workshops and training sessions Learn the business continuity requirements and response arrangements if the ICT infrastructure were to fail or be attacked and support the incident response team to resolve the incident Be the recorder/scribe for any incidents which may require the incident response team to act Shadow the IT Security Manager to learn the safeguards and monitoring systems in place Monitor and liaise with the IT Security Manager regarding any alerts via the Spycloud portal Desirable skills: Detail oriented and with a good eye on accuracy of data Friendly and helpful attitude Flexible and able to prioritise a changing to-do list Confident in managing and completing tasks to deadlines Self-motivated Ability to work independently and as part of a team Well-honed organisational, planning and time management skills PC literate including Word, Excel and databases Salary: £25,235 - £28,131 per annum Working hours: 9am - 5pm. This role is offered on a hybrid working arrangement with an office based in Livingston. Benefits: Competitive salary Flexible working options A good work-life balance Pension Continual development Future prospects: 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average. Important information: This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support. Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role. On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 6. If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time APPLY NOW! Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.
09/10/2025
Full time
About ILF Scotland: ILF Scotland (Independent Living Fund Scotland) is a public body that supports disabled people with high or complex needs to live independently. Funded by the Scottish Government and Department of Health (NI), it provides financial support through schemes like the main Independent Living Fund, the Transition Fund for young people, and grants for technology and future planning. ILF Scotland helps individuals gain choice, control, and full participation in their communities. About the role: As IT Operations Support, the modern apprentice will work closely alongside the Service Delivery Lead and IT Support Officer to ensure the availability and day to day running and development of the infrastructure and support ILF Scotland staff in using it. Please note : This position is to start in January 2026. Responsibilities: First line support to staff to troubleshoot ICT hardware and software problems accessing and using the SCOTS network Liaise with the iTECS to log, escalate and monitor open support calls Maintain and monitor ICT hardware; search for replacement hardware as required and provide quotes for the Digital and Information Service Team Maintain and manage the device catalogue and support the IT Service Delivery Manager in prioritising replacement devices (phones, laptops, WIFI-dongles, printers, tablets) With the ICI support company and Service Delivery Lead, develop a basic knowledge of the core client database system and how the two portals connect to it (applications portal and assessor portal) Liaise with the ICI system provider (DDS) regarding any technical issues Assist with any staff training in ICT, information security and data protection Manage the office WIFI network and liaise with suppliers on availability issues Support the HR, communications and engagement teams in any ICT set up for events, workshops and training sessions Learn the business continuity requirements and response arrangements if the ICT infrastructure were to fail or be attacked and support the incident response team to resolve the incident Be the recorder/scribe for any incidents which may require the incident response team to act Shadow the IT Security Manager to learn the safeguards and monitoring systems in place Monitor and liaise with the IT Security Manager regarding any alerts via the Spycloud portal Desirable skills: Detail oriented and with a good eye on accuracy of data Friendly and helpful attitude Flexible and able to prioritise a changing to-do list Confident in managing and completing tasks to deadlines Self-motivated Ability to work independently and as part of a team Well-honed organisational, planning and time management skills PC literate including Word, Excel and databases Salary: £25,235 - £28,131 per annum Working hours: 9am - 5pm. This role is offered on a hybrid working arrangement with an office based in Livingston. Benefits: Competitive salary Flexible working options A good work-life balance Pension Continual development Future prospects: 90% of QA apprentices secure permanent employment after completing: this is 20% higher than the national average. Important information: This vocational apprenticeship comprehensively supports your specific job role with this particular employer. Throughout your learning journey, you are fully supported by your dedicated QA skills coach and your mentor at work. They ensure you settle in, help you develop all the skills you need to be successful in your job role and pass your assessments, and can provide one to one support. Starting with insights into your current potential, they plan your growth in a programmatic way, close skills gaps with immersive training and ensure what you learn is applicable to what you do. They talk you through the specifics on the qualifications you gain and how they align in particular to your day to day role. On completion, as well as the valuable work experience you have gained, you get a nationally recognised qualification at SCQF Level 6. If you are interested in starting your career and receiving a work based qualification at the same time APPLY NOW! Please be advised that this advert may close prior to the closing date stated above if a high number of applications are received. If you are interested in this vacancy please apply below as soon as possible.
Are you an experienced Architect with a proven track record in designing complex solutions within a highly secure environment with DV clearance, experience and passion to work on solutions for defence and national security customers? We have openings at various levels for solution architects, lead architects, through to customer account CTOs to work with our customers and teams to define and lead the implementation of groundbreaking, and growth focussed secure solutions within the defence or national security arenas. This is a permanent role, mostly working on-site at locations across the South of England including, Hemel Hempstead, Salisbury, Portsmouth, Farnborough and Cheltenham. The role requires candidates to be holding a live DV clearance. What you will be doing: You will define the solutions architecture for large scale, complex, medium risk or highly specialised assignments or pre-sales assignments that may lead to major lead to major downstream revenue opportunities. Individuals are accountable for influencing, managing and driving the strategy of a defined area of the business within Sopra Steria or for the development of policy in their area of expertise. You will own the holistic Architecture, Design and Communication of solutions. You will focus on business, application and data layers but work closely with architects with domain specialisms of infrastructure, security and service, you will own solutions, both comprising of the existing capabilities, but also new services identified to meet the needs of existing and new clients. You will be responsible for producing outline designs which meet the functional and non-functional requirements, and which focuses on aspects such as: Ensure integration with existing systems while supporting business processes, usability, and performance objectives. Deliver designs that are maintainable, cost-effective, and scalable. Drive changes to services, processes, organizational structures, and operating models as needed. Provide technical leadership and oversight throughout implementation and change initiatives. Review services, applications, and data to ensure compliance with policies, standards, and IT strategy. Model existing and planned services using recognized architectural modeling languages. Build and maintain strong technical relationships with customers, guiding the design of new or existing functional capabilities. Advise customers and senior stakeholders on leveraging available services and features to maximize value. Monitor market trends and competitor activity in specialist areas, applying insights to ongoing service development and roadmap planning. Identify, manage, and report risks in a timely and transparent manner. What you will bring: Strong understanding of industry standards, models, and trends Proven experience delivering projects to MOD and/or UKIC Expertise in owning and designing complex solutions, particularly leveraging COTS products Hands-on experience delivering architectures in an Agile environment Deep knowledge of modern application and software development practices, including DevSecOps Strong security and cyber awareness, with experience in secure-by-design frameworks Solid IT architecture experience, including TOGAF Familiarity with modelling notations, such as Archimate and C4 Background in delivery and presales activities Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Cheltenham, Portsmouth, Salisbury or Hemel Hempstead Security Clearance Level: must be holding live DV clearance Internal Recruiter: Lee Salary: Dependant on Experience Benefits: Car Allowance (depends on Level), 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, health cash plan or private health care (depends on Level), life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund (3% of base salary). Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.
09/10/2025
Full time
Are you an experienced Architect with a proven track record in designing complex solutions within a highly secure environment with DV clearance, experience and passion to work on solutions for defence and national security customers? We have openings at various levels for solution architects, lead architects, through to customer account CTOs to work with our customers and teams to define and lead the implementation of groundbreaking, and growth focussed secure solutions within the defence or national security arenas. This is a permanent role, mostly working on-site at locations across the South of England including, Hemel Hempstead, Salisbury, Portsmouth, Farnborough and Cheltenham. The role requires candidates to be holding a live DV clearance. What you will be doing: You will define the solutions architecture for large scale, complex, medium risk or highly specialised assignments or pre-sales assignments that may lead to major lead to major downstream revenue opportunities. Individuals are accountable for influencing, managing and driving the strategy of a defined area of the business within Sopra Steria or for the development of policy in their area of expertise. You will own the holistic Architecture, Design and Communication of solutions. You will focus on business, application and data layers but work closely with architects with domain specialisms of infrastructure, security and service, you will own solutions, both comprising of the existing capabilities, but also new services identified to meet the needs of existing and new clients. You will be responsible for producing outline designs which meet the functional and non-functional requirements, and which focuses on aspects such as: Ensure integration with existing systems while supporting business processes, usability, and performance objectives. Deliver designs that are maintainable, cost-effective, and scalable. Drive changes to services, processes, organizational structures, and operating models as needed. Provide technical leadership and oversight throughout implementation and change initiatives. Review services, applications, and data to ensure compliance with policies, standards, and IT strategy. Model existing and planned services using recognized architectural modeling languages. Build and maintain strong technical relationships with customers, guiding the design of new or existing functional capabilities. Advise customers and senior stakeholders on leveraging available services and features to maximize value. Monitor market trends and competitor activity in specialist areas, applying insights to ongoing service development and roadmap planning. Identify, manage, and report risks in a timely and transparent manner. What you will bring: Strong understanding of industry standards, models, and trends Proven experience delivering projects to MOD and/or UKIC Expertise in owning and designing complex solutions, particularly leveraging COTS products Hands-on experience delivering architectures in an Agile environment Deep knowledge of modern application and software development practices, including DevSecOps Strong security and cyber awareness, with experience in secure-by-design frameworks Solid IT architecture experience, including TOGAF Familiarity with modelling notations, such as Archimate and C4 Background in delivery and presales activities Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Cheltenham, Portsmouth, Salisbury or Hemel Hempstead Security Clearance Level: must be holding live DV clearance Internal Recruiter: Lee Salary: Dependant on Experience Benefits: Car Allowance (depends on Level), 25 days annual leave with the option to buy additional days, health cash plan or private health care (depends on Level), life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund (3% of base salary). Although this role is advertised as full-time, we believe that flexibility at work can promote work/life balance, increase your motivation, reduce stress and improves performance and productivity. We support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Loved reading about this job and want to know more about us? Sopra Steria's Aerospace, Defence and Security business designs, develops and deploys digital solutions to Central Government clients. The work we do makes a real difference to the client's goal of National Security, and we operate in a unique and privileged environment. We are given time for professional development activities, and we coach and mentor our colleagues, sharing knowledge and learning from each other. We foster a culture in which employees feel valued and supported and have pride in their work for the customer, delivering outstanding rates of customer satisfaction in the UK's most complex safety- and security-critical markets.
Lead Software Engineer - C# / Go / SQL Server / Kubernetes C#, Go, React.js, SQL Server, REST & GraphQL APIs, GCP, Kubernetes, Git Salary up to £100k Hybrid - 2 days onsite in Chester Influential, hands-on leadership role with no line management Who We Are We're a fast-growing tech company delivering high-impact SaaS solutions to a global customer base. Our products support critical digital experiences, and our teams are dedicated to building secure, scalable systems that perform at high volume. We've created a collaborative and developer-led engineering culture where innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence are genuinely valued. As we continue to scale, we're looking for a Lead Back-End Engineer to help shape the evolution of our platform and lead key technical initiatives. Who We're Seeking We're looking for an experienced Lead Software engineer with a strong foundation in modern programming principles and a proven track record of delivering robust, cloud-based systems. In this role, you'll provide hands-on technical leadership across key projects, work closely with product and engineering stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in evolving the architecture of our platform. You'll be given the autonomy to explore new ideas, recommend improvements, and guide best practices across the team. You'll Need: Proven experience with C# and/or Go in production environments Strong experience with SQL Server and modern database architecture RESTful and GraphQL API development Experience with distributed cloud systems - we use Kubernetes in GCP Deep understanding of software design patterns and architecture best practices Prior experience acting as a technical lead within cross-functional teams Excellent Git skills and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines Passion for coaching, mentoring, and driving engineering excellence Benefits 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off Flexible working hours with hybrid setup Health scheme, EAP, cycle-to-work, and employee discounts Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture Regular socials and developer-led initiatives What Happens Next? Please apply online or email me directly at . For more info, feel free to call me on . By applying, you consent to us processing your details for this role only. We look forward to hearing from you! Key Skills: C#, Go, React.js, SQL Server, REST APIs, GraphQL, Kubernetes, GCP, Git, Agile, CI/CD, GitOps, Architecture, Design Patterns, Mentoring, Observability, TDD
09/10/2025
Full time
Lead Software Engineer - C# / Go / SQL Server / Kubernetes C#, Go, React.js, SQL Server, REST & GraphQL APIs, GCP, Kubernetes, Git Salary up to £100k Hybrid - 2 days onsite in Chester Influential, hands-on leadership role with no line management Who We Are We're a fast-growing tech company delivering high-impact SaaS solutions to a global customer base. Our products support critical digital experiences, and our teams are dedicated to building secure, scalable systems that perform at high volume. We've created a collaborative and developer-led engineering culture where innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence are genuinely valued. As we continue to scale, we're looking for a Lead Back-End Engineer to help shape the evolution of our platform and lead key technical initiatives. Who We're Seeking We're looking for an experienced Lead Software engineer with a strong foundation in modern programming principles and a proven track record of delivering robust, cloud-based systems. In this role, you'll provide hands-on technical leadership across key projects, work closely with product and engineering stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in evolving the architecture of our platform. You'll be given the autonomy to explore new ideas, recommend improvements, and guide best practices across the team. You'll Need: Proven experience with C# and/or Go in production environments Strong experience with SQL Server and modern database architecture RESTful and GraphQL API development Experience with distributed cloud systems - we use Kubernetes in GCP Deep understanding of software design patterns and architecture best practices Prior experience acting as a technical lead within cross-functional teams Excellent Git skills and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines Passion for coaching, mentoring, and driving engineering excellence Benefits 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off Flexible working hours with hybrid setup Health scheme, EAP, cycle-to-work, and employee discounts Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture Regular socials and developer-led initiatives What Happens Next? Please apply online or email me directly at . For more info, feel free to call me on . By applying, you consent to us processing your details for this role only. We look forward to hearing from you! Key Skills: C#, Go, React.js, SQL Server, REST APIs, GraphQL, Kubernetes, GCP, Git, Agile, CI/CD, GitOps, Architecture, Design Patterns, Mentoring, Observability, TDD
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Solutions Architect to work for our client within the retail sector. This is initially a 6 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in either London or Coventry . Responsibilities: Design robust integration solutions across commercial, HR, and data platforms within a complex, multi-brand retail environment Lead architectural planning for the decommissioning of legacy systems, ensuring smooth transitions to modern, scalable services Define and document integration standards, including API strategies, event schemas, and interface contracts to enable decoupled, reusable services Implement event-driven architectures using Kafka to support real-time data exchange and responsive system interactions Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, engineering teams, and platform leads to define scalable service boundaries and integration touchpoints Support the design and adoption of strategic data services, promoting data integrity, consistency, and standardisation across the enterprise Ensure integration consistency in areas such as data handling, authentication, error management, and versioning Lead design reviews for integration solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and governance frameworks Act as a trusted advisor, championing best practices in integration architecture and guiding teams on modern interoperability approaches Requirements: 5+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture, preferably within retail or consumer-facing industries Proven expertise in enterprise system integration, including legacy system transformation and platform modernisation Hands-on experience with integration technologies, including Kafka (or similar event streaming platforms), Java-based backend systems, and service orchestration Strong proficiency in API design (REST/GraphQL), microservices architecture, and middleware solution Deep understanding of data flow, interface management, and end-to-end process mapping across complex ecosystems Skilled in producing architectural documentation, including HLDs, LLDs, sequence diagrams, and integration blueprints Comfortable operating in hybrid environments, spanning both cloud and on-premise infrastructure Effective communicator and collaborator, with experience engaging stakeholders and working across cross-functional delivery teams; familiarity with tools like Confluence, JIRA, and frameworks such as TOGAF or ArchiMate is a plus Why join us? Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field Annual leave, work-place pension About FDM We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
09/10/2025
Full time
FDM is a global business and technology consultancy seeking a Solutions Architect to work for our client within the retail sector. This is initially a 6 month contract with the potential to extend and will be a hybrid role that will be based in either London or Coventry . Responsibilities: Design robust integration solutions across commercial, HR, and data platforms within a complex, multi-brand retail environment Lead architectural planning for the decommissioning of legacy systems, ensuring smooth transitions to modern, scalable services Define and document integration standards, including API strategies, event schemas, and interface contracts to enable decoupled, reusable services Implement event-driven architectures using Kafka to support real-time data exchange and responsive system interactions Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, engineering teams, and platform leads to define scalable service boundaries and integration touchpoints Support the design and adoption of strategic data services, promoting data integrity, consistency, and standardisation across the enterprise Ensure integration consistency in areas such as data handling, authentication, error management, and versioning Lead design reviews for integration solutions, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture principles and governance frameworks Act as a trusted advisor, championing best practices in integration architecture and guiding teams on modern interoperability approaches Requirements: 5+ years of experience in Solutions Architecture, preferably within retail or consumer-facing industries Proven expertise in enterprise system integration, including legacy system transformation and platform modernisation Hands-on experience with integration technologies, including Kafka (or similar event streaming platforms), Java-based backend systems, and service orchestration Strong proficiency in API design (REST/GraphQL), microservices architecture, and middleware solution Deep understanding of data flow, interface management, and end-to-end process mapping across complex ecosystems Skilled in producing architectural documentation, including HLDs, LLDs, sequence diagrams, and integration blueprints Comfortable operating in hybrid environments, spanning both cloud and on-premise infrastructure Effective communicator and collaborator, with experience engaging stakeholders and working across cross-functional delivery teams; familiarity with tools like Confluence, JIRA, and frameworks such as TOGAF or ArchiMate is a plus Why join us? Career coaching, mentoring and access to upskilling throughout your entire FDM career Assignments with global companies and opportunities to work abroad Opportunity to re-skill and up-skill into new areas, develop non-linear career paths and build a skillset within your field Annual leave, work-place pension About FDM We are a business and technology consultancy and one of the UK's leading employers, recruiting the brightest talent to become the innovators of tomorrow. We have centres across Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2,500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer and is listed on the FTSE4Good Index. Diversity and Inclusion FDM Group is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by federal, provincial or local laws.
Cyber Project Manager Inside IR35 - Onsite Are you an experienced Cyber Project Manager with strong experience in the Banking sector? We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to lead and coordinate technology projects while acting as a key liaison between major stakeholders. You will be reponsible for managing the delivery of various cybersecurity projects and contribute to the overall success of the Cybersecurity programme function by ensuring that projects are delivered according to scope, on time and within budget. Role requirements: Experience in managing multiple projects with broad scope, ambiguity, and high degree of difficulty Experience in managing technology projects such as concerted remediation of Audit Findings or External Penetration Findings - being able to map individual findings to Management Action Points and determining required actions to close gaps. Experience of Proofpoint or Cofense would be highly beneficial Demonstrable proficiency in a wide range of information IT security technologies and embedded security Ability to maintain a working knowledge of cybersecurity principles and elements Understand global program structure, launch plan and timing, and global program ownership Demonstrable experience of senior stakeholder management and relevant management reporting. Ability to coach team members through knowledge transfer and constructive feedback Cyber Project Manager Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
09/10/2025
Full time
Cyber Project Manager Inside IR35 - Onsite Are you an experienced Cyber Project Manager with strong experience in the Banking sector? We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented professional to lead and coordinate technology projects while acting as a key liaison between major stakeholders. You will be reponsible for managing the delivery of various cybersecurity projects and contribute to the overall success of the Cybersecurity programme function by ensuring that projects are delivered according to scope, on time and within budget. Role requirements: Experience in managing multiple projects with broad scope, ambiguity, and high degree of difficulty Experience in managing technology projects such as concerted remediation of Audit Findings or External Penetration Findings - being able to map individual findings to Management Action Points and determining required actions to close gaps. Experience of Proofpoint or Cofense would be highly beneficial Demonstrable proficiency in a wide range of information IT security technologies and embedded security Ability to maintain a working knowledge of cybersecurity principles and elements Understand global program structure, launch plan and timing, and global program ownership Demonstrable experience of senior stakeholder management and relevant management reporting. Ability to coach team members through knowledge transfer and constructive feedback Cyber Project Manager Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Lead Software Engineer - C# / Go / SQL Server / Kubernetes C#, Go, React.js, SQL Server, REST & GraphQL APIs, GCP, Kubernetes, Git Salary up to 100k Hybrid - 2 days onsite in Chester Influential, hands-on leadership role with no line management Who We Are We're a fast-growing tech company delivering high-impact SaaS solutions to a global customer base. Our products support critical digital experiences, and our teams are dedicated to building secure, scalable systems that perform at high volume. We've created a collaborative and developer-led engineering culture where innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence are genuinely valued. As we continue to scale, we're looking for a Lead Back-End Engineer to help shape the evolution of our platform and lead key technical initiatives. Who We're Seeking We're looking for an experienced Lead Software engineer with a strong foundation in modern programming principles and a proven track record of delivering robust, cloud-based systems. In this role, you'll provide hands-on technical leadership across key projects, work closely with product and engineering stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in evolving the architecture of our platform. You'll be given the autonomy to explore new ideas, recommend improvements, and guide best practices across the team. You'll Need: Proven experience with C# and/or Go in production environments Strong experience with SQL Server and modern database architecture RESTful and GraphQL API development Experience with distributed cloud systems - we use Kubernetes in GCP Deep understanding of software design patterns and architecture best practices Prior experience acting as a technical lead within cross-functional teams Excellent Git skills and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines Passion for coaching, mentoring, and driving engineering excellence Benefits 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off Flexible working hours with hybrid setup Health scheme, EAP, cycle-to-work, and employee discounts Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture Regular socials and developer-led initiatives What Happens Next? Please apply online or email me directly at (url removed). For more info, feel free to call me on (phone number removed). By applying, you consent to us processing your details for this role only. We look forward to hearing from you! Key Skills: C#, Go, React.js, SQL Server, REST APIs, GraphQL, Kubernetes, GCP, Git, Agile, CI/CD, GitOps, Architecture, Design Patterns, Mentoring, Observability, TDD
09/10/2025
Full time
Lead Software Engineer - C# / Go / SQL Server / Kubernetes C#, Go, React.js, SQL Server, REST & GraphQL APIs, GCP, Kubernetes, Git Salary up to 100k Hybrid - 2 days onsite in Chester Influential, hands-on leadership role with no line management Who We Are We're a fast-growing tech company delivering high-impact SaaS solutions to a global customer base. Our products support critical digital experiences, and our teams are dedicated to building secure, scalable systems that perform at high volume. We've created a collaborative and developer-led engineering culture where innovation, continuous improvement, and technical excellence are genuinely valued. As we continue to scale, we're looking for a Lead Back-End Engineer to help shape the evolution of our platform and lead key technical initiatives. Who We're Seeking We're looking for an experienced Lead Software engineer with a strong foundation in modern programming principles and a proven track record of delivering robust, cloud-based systems. In this role, you'll provide hands-on technical leadership across key projects, work closely with product and engineering stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in evolving the architecture of our platform. You'll be given the autonomy to explore new ideas, recommend improvements, and guide best practices across the team. You'll Need: Proven experience with C# and/or Go in production environments Strong experience with SQL Server and modern database architecture RESTful and GraphQL API development Experience with distributed cloud systems - we use Kubernetes in GCP Deep understanding of software design patterns and architecture best practices Prior experience acting as a technical lead within cross-functional teams Excellent Git skills and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines Passion for coaching, mentoring, and driving engineering excellence Benefits 25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off Flexible working hours with hybrid setup Health scheme, EAP, cycle-to-work, and employee discounts Collaborative, forward-thinking engineering culture Regular socials and developer-led initiatives What Happens Next? Please apply online or email me directly at (url removed). For more info, feel free to call me on (phone number removed). By applying, you consent to us processing your details for this role only. We look forward to hearing from you! Key Skills: C#, Go, React.js, SQL Server, REST APIs, GraphQL, Kubernetes, GCP, Git, Agile, CI/CD, GitOps, Architecture, Design Patterns, Mentoring, Observability, TDD
IT Manager Runcorn Competitive salary, please get in touch for more information Pension, Life Assurance, Private Healthcare, Holidays rising on service An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, target driven professional to head up the IT Department at an exciting, growing multi-site manufacturing business. The company is seeking an experienced IT Manager with a strong track record of running teams, developing systems and processes to make consistent improvements, ultimately ensuring compliance and optimal IT performance across the business function. This role will involve multi-site travel but within a 30 mile radius. Role Description Identify companywide processes that can be developed and improvement Provide a high level of IT support across the business function Ensure all of the hardware and software is maintained, updated and reviewed Ensure IT systems and Networks facilitate under the businesses obligations under Data Protection and GDPR Develop the IT team through various avenues including training plans and ongoing coaching Liaise with relevant customers IT departments to provide secure, reliable and accurate e-trading facilities Skills and Qualifications Formal qualifications in Information Technology Strong leadership skillset and experience - team and process management across a company wide role Excellent training skills in new applications Strong practical database knowledge Company Information As a business our client is a true market leader within their industry with a strong presence across the UK. With a secure portfolio of clients these roles provide a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market. In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for technically motivated engineers. To apply please email your CV / resume to (url removed) If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
09/10/2025
Full time
IT Manager Runcorn Competitive salary, please get in touch for more information Pension, Life Assurance, Private Healthcare, Holidays rising on service An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, target driven professional to head up the IT Department at an exciting, growing multi-site manufacturing business. The company is seeking an experienced IT Manager with a strong track record of running teams, developing systems and processes to make consistent improvements, ultimately ensuring compliance and optimal IT performance across the business function. This role will involve multi-site travel but within a 30 mile radius. Role Description Identify companywide processes that can be developed and improvement Provide a high level of IT support across the business function Ensure all of the hardware and software is maintained, updated and reviewed Ensure IT systems and Networks facilitate under the businesses obligations under Data Protection and GDPR Develop the IT team through various avenues including training plans and ongoing coaching Liaise with relevant customers IT departments to provide secure, reliable and accurate e-trading facilities Skills and Qualifications Formal qualifications in Information Technology Strong leadership skillset and experience - team and process management across a company wide role Excellent training skills in new applications Strong practical database knowledge Company Information As a business our client is a true market leader within their industry with a strong presence across the UK. With a secure portfolio of clients these roles provide a stable and secure opportunity in the present economic market. In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for technically motivated engineers. To apply please email your CV / resume to (url removed) If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'. Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors. Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
Job Title: Account Manager Salary: £50K OTE. - £35,000 Basic plus c. £15K Commission Location: Hertford (Remote) Term: Permanent, Full Time Are you a diligent account manager who loves to train coach clients to success? This is a fantastic opportunity for a role in tech specialising in the beauty industry, at a growing company with a fantastic culture. You will support existing customers to understand and use their tech to fullest. Be empathetic, adaptable to different client needs and communication styles. You will be driven to maximise customer engagement with the product, thus positively impacting revenue results to the business. The role of Account Manager: Relationships: salon owners are people people! The role involves building relationships with customers so they come to trust you and see you as a business and industry expert. Training and retention : A key part of the role is helping customers get maximum value from the platform through training and onboarding Existing Features & Usage: They need to ensure their clients don t suffer in silence. They need to understand what they are trying to achieve and why in order to help. New Features: they have an exciting roadmap of new features. It is vital that their customers are confident in using these new features so a major part of the role will be increasing awareness of new launches and providing education and training sessions as necessary. Payment Sales: upsell POS payments to existing customers to maximise revenue opportunity and lock in with their innovative payment and tipping solution. Churn management: by building up relationships and using live data, you will proactively identify any accounts that are at risk of leaving. Product expert: your accounts will see you as the product expert. You will need to understand every feature and every benefit they bring to answer questions and to make compelling arguments to encourage feature adoption. You will need to build case studies from other customers to use as reference points and be able to clearly and concisely explain business and consumer benefits. Salon expert: your accounts will also see you as the industry expert. What are other salons doing? How do they deal with no-shows? . You will need to understand market and consumer trends to be able to advise salons on their business and how to use the product to grow. Voice of the customer : alongside the Customer Support team you will represent the Customer in all product and feature development discussions. They rely on you to know what to improve, what to build and what not to build. Your understanding of what their customers want and why they want it is key Teamwork: alongside the Customer Support team, you are an integral part of our client's customer-first mindset. It is vital that you collaborate to feedback insights into Management and Product to help them improve and grow. Skills & Experience Required for the Account Manager: Sales experience. Account Management: you have experience managing customers either in-person or over the phone. You can quickly build rapport and trust. Education & training: you have experience in delivering training sessions and are comfortable in your ability to walk people through products and how to use them. Industry: experience in the hair and beauty industry is preferable although not mandatory. Love for this industry is a major advantage. Love products: you will need to get to know their product and be confident in selling its benefits. They will help you with training! Get analytical. They have data that will help you analyse opportunities and risks, you will need to use this to excel. They are a team and they're there to help each other. They are never scared to ask the questions. You will be trained and have a great team around you to learn from. Skills Gift of the gab: changing mindsets requires an articulate speaker who can think on their feet to handle objections and open up opportunities. It s a people's industry and salons love to chat. Customer-focus: they need you to go the extra mile. Outbound Confidence: comfortable talking! This is an outbound role where 80% of your time will be on calls chatting with salons. Resilience: can you deal with customers saying No, not for me ? Transforming an industry doesn t happen easily but when it does it s immensely rewarding. Hustle. They work to get things done. Fun: No grey suits here! They are an energetic, dynamic team and it s a fun, creative industry so they want you to enjoy the adventure and have a good time. The Salary for the Account Manager Role £38,000 - £48,000 OTE - £25-£35,000 base salary + £13K Commission 25 days + bank holidays annual leave + 1 extra day on your birthday Company pension Bring your dog to work Progression. The opportunity to move into sales and education teams. Remote role or the company has a working space in central London if you'd prefer to work together for up to 2 days a week otherwise you are home based with flexible working policy Free breakfast at the office Pizza and beers on a Thursday! Apply online today! This vacancy is being advertised by RecruitAbility Ltd. The services advertised by RecruitAbility Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.
09/10/2025
Full time
Job Title: Account Manager Salary: £50K OTE. - £35,000 Basic plus c. £15K Commission Location: Hertford (Remote) Term: Permanent, Full Time Are you a diligent account manager who loves to train coach clients to success? This is a fantastic opportunity for a role in tech specialising in the beauty industry, at a growing company with a fantastic culture. You will support existing customers to understand and use their tech to fullest. Be empathetic, adaptable to different client needs and communication styles. You will be driven to maximise customer engagement with the product, thus positively impacting revenue results to the business. The role of Account Manager: Relationships: salon owners are people people! The role involves building relationships with customers so they come to trust you and see you as a business and industry expert. Training and retention : A key part of the role is helping customers get maximum value from the platform through training and onboarding Existing Features & Usage: They need to ensure their clients don t suffer in silence. They need to understand what they are trying to achieve and why in order to help. New Features: they have an exciting roadmap of new features. It is vital that their customers are confident in using these new features so a major part of the role will be increasing awareness of new launches and providing education and training sessions as necessary. Payment Sales: upsell POS payments to existing customers to maximise revenue opportunity and lock in with their innovative payment and tipping solution. Churn management: by building up relationships and using live data, you will proactively identify any accounts that are at risk of leaving. Product expert: your accounts will see you as the product expert. You will need to understand every feature and every benefit they bring to answer questions and to make compelling arguments to encourage feature adoption. You will need to build case studies from other customers to use as reference points and be able to clearly and concisely explain business and consumer benefits. Salon expert: your accounts will also see you as the industry expert. What are other salons doing? How do they deal with no-shows? . You will need to understand market and consumer trends to be able to advise salons on their business and how to use the product to grow. Voice of the customer : alongside the Customer Support team you will represent the Customer in all product and feature development discussions. They rely on you to know what to improve, what to build and what not to build. Your understanding of what their customers want and why they want it is key Teamwork: alongside the Customer Support team, you are an integral part of our client's customer-first mindset. It is vital that you collaborate to feedback insights into Management and Product to help them improve and grow. Skills & Experience Required for the Account Manager: Sales experience. Account Management: you have experience managing customers either in-person or over the phone. You can quickly build rapport and trust. Education & training: you have experience in delivering training sessions and are comfortable in your ability to walk people through products and how to use them. Industry: experience in the hair and beauty industry is preferable although not mandatory. Love for this industry is a major advantage. Love products: you will need to get to know their product and be confident in selling its benefits. They will help you with training! Get analytical. They have data that will help you analyse opportunities and risks, you will need to use this to excel. They are a team and they're there to help each other. They are never scared to ask the questions. You will be trained and have a great team around you to learn from. Skills Gift of the gab: changing mindsets requires an articulate speaker who can think on their feet to handle objections and open up opportunities. It s a people's industry and salons love to chat. Customer-focus: they need you to go the extra mile. Outbound Confidence: comfortable talking! This is an outbound role where 80% of your time will be on calls chatting with salons. Resilience: can you deal with customers saying No, not for me ? Transforming an industry doesn t happen easily but when it does it s immensely rewarding. Hustle. They work to get things done. Fun: No grey suits here! They are an energetic, dynamic team and it s a fun, creative industry so they want you to enjoy the adventure and have a good time. The Salary for the Account Manager Role £38,000 - £48,000 OTE - £25-£35,000 base salary + £13K Commission 25 days + bank holidays annual leave + 1 extra day on your birthday Company pension Bring your dog to work Progression. The opportunity to move into sales and education teams. Remote role or the company has a working space in central London if you'd prefer to work together for up to 2 days a week otherwise you are home based with flexible working policy Free breakfast at the office Pizza and beers on a Thursday! Apply online today! This vacancy is being advertised by RecruitAbility Ltd. The services advertised by RecruitAbility Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.
Full Stack Engineer (Contract) - AI-Powered Prototypes Location: Remote - full right to work in the UK required Commitment: Full-time, 3-6 month contract Start Date: ASAP A key client of Sphere's ar an early-stage startup building an AI-native learning experience to help young adults develop essential life and career skills. Their first prototype focuses on communication - using AI to simulate real-world scenarios and deliver personalised feedback. Sphere are looking for a Full Stack Engineer to lead the build and delivery of monthly MVPs at this key client. If you're passionate about shipping fast, working at the intersection of learning and AI, and love iterating with users, this could be a great fit. What You'll Do Own end-to-end prototype delivery: Build, launch, and iterate on MVPs across front-end and back-end. Front end: Create clean, responsive web/mobile interfaces for interactive learning flows. Back end: Develop and manage APIs, data storage, and backend logic to support AI features and assessments. AI integration: Work closely with the technical lead to integrate third-party AI tools (LLMs, voice/video APIs, multimodal services). Ship fast, learn fast: Launch a new prototype every month, incorporating user and team feedback quickly. Infrastructure: Set up hosting, deployment pipelines, and lightweight QA/testing for small pilot releases. Collaborate cross-functionally: Work with learning strategists and designers to translate educational flows into working product experiences. Design with scalability in mind: While focused on prototypes, keep an eye on future productisation and technical debt. What They're Looking For Full stack capability: Strong experience with front-end frameworks (e.g. React, Next.js, React Native) and back-end systems (e.g. Node.js, Python). AI integrations: Hands-on experience integrating AI tools and services (e.g. OpenAI, Anthropic, LangChain, Pinecone, speech/video APIs). Prototype mindset: You've built MVPs in fast-moving environments and are comfortable with ambiguity. Cloud/data experience: Familiar with AWS, GCP, or Firebase; experience working with APIs and databases. Delivery focus: You can ship functional, reliable software quickly - with just enough polish for live testing. Strong communicator: You collaborate well with non-technical teammates, including educators and designers. Bonus Experience Working on edtech, coaching, or learning products. Media integration (video/audio). Building dashboards or data visualisations. Experience designing for or working with young adult users 16 years + Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
09/10/2025
Full time
Full Stack Engineer (Contract) - AI-Powered Prototypes Location: Remote - full right to work in the UK required Commitment: Full-time, 3-6 month contract Start Date: ASAP A key client of Sphere's ar an early-stage startup building an AI-native learning experience to help young adults develop essential life and career skills. Their first prototype focuses on communication - using AI to simulate real-world scenarios and deliver personalised feedback. Sphere are looking for a Full Stack Engineer to lead the build and delivery of monthly MVPs at this key client. If you're passionate about shipping fast, working at the intersection of learning and AI, and love iterating with users, this could be a great fit. What You'll Do Own end-to-end prototype delivery: Build, launch, and iterate on MVPs across front-end and back-end. Front end: Create clean, responsive web/mobile interfaces for interactive learning flows. Back end: Develop and manage APIs, data storage, and backend logic to support AI features and assessments. AI integration: Work closely with the technical lead to integrate third-party AI tools (LLMs, voice/video APIs, multimodal services). Ship fast, learn fast: Launch a new prototype every month, incorporating user and team feedback quickly. Infrastructure: Set up hosting, deployment pipelines, and lightweight QA/testing for small pilot releases. Collaborate cross-functionally: Work with learning strategists and designers to translate educational flows into working product experiences. Design with scalability in mind: While focused on prototypes, keep an eye on future productisation and technical debt. What They're Looking For Full stack capability: Strong experience with front-end frameworks (e.g. React, Next.js, React Native) and back-end systems (e.g. Node.js, Python). AI integrations: Hands-on experience integrating AI tools and services (e.g. OpenAI, Anthropic, LangChain, Pinecone, speech/video APIs). Prototype mindset: You've built MVPs in fast-moving environments and are comfortable with ambiguity. Cloud/data experience: Familiar with AWS, GCP, or Firebase; experience working with APIs and databases. Delivery focus: You can ship functional, reliable software quickly - with just enough polish for live testing. Strong communicator: You collaborate well with non-technical teammates, including educators and designers. Bonus Experience Working on edtech, coaching, or learning products. Media integration (video/audio). Building dashboards or data visualisations. Experience designing for or working with young adult users 16 years + Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
SC Cleared Infrastructure Architect - INSIDE IR35 - Rate circa 650 per day - Nearly fully remote The Infrastructure Architect will work with teams to provide detailed designs and guidance on various aspects of infrastructure solutions. The role is responsible for producing high level and low level designs, and providing guidance and support for transition, transformation and delivery on a variety of initiatives such as SAN migrations, data centre moves, server based computing and desktop transformation technologies such as VDI and application virtualisation. The Technical Architect also applies functional knowledge and technical expertise to design systems that support customer needs. Key responsibilities include: To be responsible and accountable for the design of an integrated technical solution across all streams of a project or small programme To understand the technical problems, challenges and complexities that exist within each stream or area of a programme and be able to manage and/or liaise with other technical stream leads to arrive at an integrated technical solution that meets the business requirements. Promote co-operation, and where necessary, coach and facilitate co-ordination of all technical streams leaders of a programme to achieve the successful delivery of an integrated technical solution. Identifies, understands and quantifies technical risk and advises on strategies to mitigate that risk. Support the project / programme manager in understanding the technical risks, dependencies and issues that exist, be able to quantify these and the impact that they may have on the project / programme. Ensures that all the agreed business requirements to be satisfied by the project are implemented in the overall solution, are traceable and are compatible with the project's technical architecture. Support the Solutions Architect to develop and enhance standards, policies/guidelines whilst driving adoption of standards. Perform audits, peer reviews and due diligence as required. Leverage and influence change programmes to develop/enhance the standards, policies/guidelines whilst driving adoption of standards. Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Current and active SC Clearance Excellent communication skills, including presentation experience. Exceptional writing skills, including documenting solution architectures and support information. Strong customer service focus and attention to detail. Ability to travel once or twice a month Demonstrable experience reviewing and creating design documents as a subject matter expert for infrastructure solutions. Technical design, configuration, and implementation expertise within large-scale Transformations and Migrations. Strong knowledge and demonstrable experience with infrastructure architecture, implementation and support expertise. Expert technical and technical leadership skills. Technical risk identification and management. Planning and management of technical infrastructure tasks. Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
09/10/2025
Contractor
SC Cleared Infrastructure Architect - INSIDE IR35 - Rate circa 650 per day - Nearly fully remote The Infrastructure Architect will work with teams to provide detailed designs and guidance on various aspects of infrastructure solutions. The role is responsible for producing high level and low level designs, and providing guidance and support for transition, transformation and delivery on a variety of initiatives such as SAN migrations, data centre moves, server based computing and desktop transformation technologies such as VDI and application virtualisation. The Technical Architect also applies functional knowledge and technical expertise to design systems that support customer needs. Key responsibilities include: To be responsible and accountable for the design of an integrated technical solution across all streams of a project or small programme To understand the technical problems, challenges and complexities that exist within each stream or area of a programme and be able to manage and/or liaise with other technical stream leads to arrive at an integrated technical solution that meets the business requirements. Promote co-operation, and where necessary, coach and facilitate co-ordination of all technical streams leaders of a programme to achieve the successful delivery of an integrated technical solution. Identifies, understands and quantifies technical risk and advises on strategies to mitigate that risk. Support the project / programme manager in understanding the technical risks, dependencies and issues that exist, be able to quantify these and the impact that they may have on the project / programme. Ensures that all the agreed business requirements to be satisfied by the project are implemented in the overall solution, are traceable and are compatible with the project's technical architecture. Support the Solutions Architect to develop and enhance standards, policies/guidelines whilst driving adoption of standards. Perform audits, peer reviews and due diligence as required. Leverage and influence change programmes to develop/enhance the standards, policies/guidelines whilst driving adoption of standards. Key Skills, Qualifications and Experience Current and active SC Clearance Excellent communication skills, including presentation experience. Exceptional writing skills, including documenting solution architectures and support information. Strong customer service focus and attention to detail. Ability to travel once or twice a month Demonstrable experience reviewing and creating design documents as a subject matter expert for infrastructure solutions. Technical design, configuration, and implementation expertise within large-scale Transformations and Migrations. Strong knowledge and demonstrable experience with infrastructure architecture, implementation and support expertise. Expert technical and technical leadership skills. Technical risk identification and management. Planning and management of technical infrastructure tasks. Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
Senior Front End Developer Hybrid working in Leeds or Newcastle - 3 days per week Competitive Market Rate We are seeking a Senior Front End Developer to join a team of expert Front End developers building accessible, user-focused digital services at scale. You'll work with Node.js, Express, React, and templating engines to deliver high-quality, GDS-compliant interfaces that make a real impact. What you'll do Lead the design and development of reusable Front End patterns and components. Build accessible, high-performing UIs that work across devices and browsers. Work with modern web stacks - HTML, CSS, JavaScript (client & server), Node.js, Express, TypeScript, React. Support CI/CD pipelines, Docker deployments, and end-to-end testing (TDD/BDD). Mentor and coach developers, shaping best practice and standards across teams. Collaborate across the wider engineering and design community to drive innovation. What we're looking for Proven experience building large-scale, high-traffic systems. Expertise in modern Front End frameworks and open-source technologies. Strong understanding of accessibility (WCAG) and progressive enhancement. Skilled in testing frameworks like Jest or Mocha. Experience integrating with APIs, databases (SQL/NoSQL), caching tools (Redis), and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure). Confident leading teams, setting direction, and promoting a collaborative, agile culture. How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis-early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.
07/10/2025
Contractor
Senior Front End Developer Hybrid working in Leeds or Newcastle - 3 days per week Competitive Market Rate We are seeking a Senior Front End Developer to join a team of expert Front End developers building accessible, user-focused digital services at scale. You'll work with Node.js, Express, React, and templating engines to deliver high-quality, GDS-compliant interfaces that make a real impact. What you'll do Lead the design and development of reusable Front End patterns and components. Build accessible, high-performing UIs that work across devices and browsers. Work with modern web stacks - HTML, CSS, JavaScript (client & server), Node.js, Express, TypeScript, React. Support CI/CD pipelines, Docker deployments, and end-to-end testing (TDD/BDD). Mentor and coach developers, shaping best practice and standards across teams. Collaborate across the wider engineering and design community to drive innovation. What we're looking for Proven experience building large-scale, high-traffic systems. Expertise in modern Front End frameworks and open-source technologies. Strong understanding of accessibility (WCAG) and progressive enhancement. Skilled in testing frameworks like Jest or Mocha. Experience integrating with APIs, databases (SQL/NoSQL), caching tools (Redis), and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure). Confident leading teams, setting direction, and promoting a collaborative, agile culture. How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis-early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us.
ZTP is rapidly growing and successful energy consultancy and software company, working with nationwide corporate and I&C clients. Our services are centred around our industry leading energy management and purchasing software solutions Trace and Kiveev, which are designed and built-in house. Our consultancy offering includes energy procurement, energy management, and financial services, while our software services provide SaaS solutions to major energy users and competing consultancies. With ambitious growth plans, we are always looking for talented professionals from the energy industry to join our expanding team. As a Billing Team Leader, you will manage a team of invoice validators, ensuring accurate, timely billing and reporting for our clients. You will play a crucial role in identifying supplier errors and cost-saving opportunities supporting operational excellence and maintaining the highest standards of client service. This role involves coaching and developing your team, building strong relationships with client and internal team, and driving invocation in systems and processes. Key Responsibilities Leadership: Lead the Billing team, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with ZTP s goals. Coach and develop team members to improve accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail. Support development and maintenance of training materials. Manage resource allocations, workload distribution, and project assignments. Serve as an escalation point for complex queries or when the Billing Team Manager is unavailable. Ensure the meets all KPIs and SLAs. Conduct regular team meetings to communicate updates and share best practices. Support a collaborative team culture across the Billing function. Invoice Validation: Oversee obtaining bills from supplier portals, emails, phone calls, and other sources. Project manage the team to move meters onto EDI. Validate EDI and paper bills across all utilities (gas, electricity, water, heat, MOP, other commodities). Ensure PDF copies of bills are uploaded as required. Identify and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers. Update internal systems with accurate billing data. Investigate and respond to internal teams, clients, suppliers and third party queries. Review and update tasks to maintain SLA compliance. Reporting: Issue payment files on agreed days. Update and issue client reports according to SLAs. Report missing bills and disputes to suppliers, internal teams, and clients. Support regular KPI/SLA reporting internally and externally. Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance measures to maintain high service standards. Conduct quality check and periodic audits, implementing corrective actions as needed. Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation in processes and software usage. Identify inefficiencies and suggest process/system improvements. Optimise team operations to maximise productivity and minimise costs. Stay updated on industry developments to align ZTP systems with client requirements. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with energy suppliers. Attend client meetings as required. Collaborate with account management teams to ensure client satisfaction and retention. Work with internal services teams (debt, accruals, and recharging) to support delivery of ZTP services. Experience / Knowledge Please note: Only candidates with prior experience in the energy industry will be considered. Minimum of 3 years of experience in the energy industry with a consultancy / brokerage specialising in bill validation Minimum of 1 year of team leadership experience Strong understanding of the energy industry Excellent knowledge of the bill validation process and all element of a utility bill Proficient in Microsoft packages (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote) Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, concatenate) Advanced Excel skills and Power BI experience is desirable Key Skills / Competencies Leadership and people management Analytical, critical, and strategic thinking Problem solving and proactive mindset Strong negotiation and contract management skills Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to explain complex concepts clearly High accuracy and attention to detail Ability to build and manage interpersonal relationships at all levels Emotional intelligence Works well under pressure in fast-paced environment Excellent organisational skills and time management Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively Company Benefits Competitive compensation package Remote/Hybrid working and flexible working options 25 days annual leave Career development pathways and promotion opportunities Pension Family Friendly Policies Vision and Flu reimbursement We Work office membership Company and team meetups Wellbeing initiatives, recognition schemes, and paid volunteering days Learning and Development opportunities Travel expenses reimbursement ZTP continues to grow at pace, making this an excellent opportunity to join us at an exciting stage of our development. If you have experience in the energy industry and are ready for a fresh challenge, we d love to hear from you apply today!
07/10/2025
Full time
ZTP is rapidly growing and successful energy consultancy and software company, working with nationwide corporate and I&C clients. Our services are centred around our industry leading energy management and purchasing software solutions Trace and Kiveev, which are designed and built-in house. Our consultancy offering includes energy procurement, energy management, and financial services, while our software services provide SaaS solutions to major energy users and competing consultancies. With ambitious growth plans, we are always looking for talented professionals from the energy industry to join our expanding team. As a Billing Team Leader, you will manage a team of invoice validators, ensuring accurate, timely billing and reporting for our clients. You will play a crucial role in identifying supplier errors and cost-saving opportunities supporting operational excellence and maintaining the highest standards of client service. This role involves coaching and developing your team, building strong relationships with client and internal team, and driving invocation in systems and processes. Key Responsibilities Leadership: Lead the Billing team, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with ZTP s goals. Coach and develop team members to improve accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail. Support development and maintenance of training materials. Manage resource allocations, workload distribution, and project assignments. Serve as an escalation point for complex queries or when the Billing Team Manager is unavailable. Ensure the meets all KPIs and SLAs. Conduct regular team meetings to communicate updates and share best practices. Support a collaborative team culture across the Billing function. Invoice Validation: Oversee obtaining bills from supplier portals, emails, phone calls, and other sources. Project manage the team to move meters onto EDI. Validate EDI and paper bills across all utilities (gas, electricity, water, heat, MOP, other commodities). Ensure PDF copies of bills are uploaded as required. Identify and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers. Update internal systems with accurate billing data. Investigate and respond to internal teams, clients, suppliers and third party queries. Review and update tasks to maintain SLA compliance. Reporting: Issue payment files on agreed days. Update and issue client reports according to SLAs. Report missing bills and disputes to suppliers, internal teams, and clients. Support regular KPI/SLA reporting internally and externally. Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance measures to maintain high service standards. Conduct quality check and periodic audits, implementing corrective actions as needed. Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation in processes and software usage. Identify inefficiencies and suggest process/system improvements. Optimise team operations to maximise productivity and minimise costs. Stay updated on industry developments to align ZTP systems with client requirements. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with energy suppliers. Attend client meetings as required. Collaborate with account management teams to ensure client satisfaction and retention. Work with internal services teams (debt, accruals, and recharging) to support delivery of ZTP services. Experience / Knowledge Please note: Only candidates with prior experience in the energy industry will be considered. Minimum of 3 years of experience in the energy industry with a consultancy / brokerage specialising in bill validation Minimum of 1 year of team leadership experience Strong understanding of the energy industry Excellent knowledge of the bill validation process and all element of a utility bill Proficient in Microsoft packages (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote) Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, concatenate) Advanced Excel skills and Power BI experience is desirable Key Skills / Competencies Leadership and people management Analytical, critical, and strategic thinking Problem solving and proactive mindset Strong negotiation and contract management skills Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to explain complex concepts clearly High accuracy and attention to detail Ability to build and manage interpersonal relationships at all levels Emotional intelligence Works well under pressure in fast-paced environment Excellent organisational skills and time management Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively Company Benefits Competitive compensation package Remote/Hybrid working and flexible working options 25 days annual leave Career development pathways and promotion opportunities Pension Family Friendly Policies Vision and Flu reimbursement We Work office membership Company and team meetups Wellbeing initiatives, recognition schemes, and paid volunteering days Learning and Development opportunities Travel expenses reimbursement ZTP continues to grow at pace, making this an excellent opportunity to join us at an exciting stage of our development. If you have experience in the energy industry and are ready for a fresh challenge, we d love to hear from you apply today!
Are you ready to fast-track your career into design leadership? We re looking for a talented designer with a flair for creativity and a spark for leadership to join Promote. You ll start by getting hands-on with client projects, mastering our tools, and delivering outstanding websites then, within just a few months, you ll step up into the Design Manager role, leading and inspiring our growing team. This is a unique opportunity for someone with proven team leadership or management experience who s eager to grow quickly into a key leadership position. With structured in-house training, a clear development plan, and an increased salary once you take on management responsibilities, this role offers fantastic career progression and the chance to shape the future of our design department. The Role at a Glance: Web Design / Design Manager in Waiting Based in our Dorking HQ Starting £28,000 rising upon graduation to Team Manager Plus Benefits (Company Trips, Development days) Full Time Permanent Hours: 8.45am - 5pm 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays Culture: Work Hard, Be Rewarded Company: National SEO Marketing Agency that guarantees page 1 listings (industry leading guarantee) Your Background / Skills: Experience managing a design team. Creative. Experience using Webflow, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, and basic coding. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Why Join Us? At PromoteUK , we don t just talk results we guarantee them. As a national SEO agency and certified Google Partner, our promise to clients is simple: first-page Google visibility. For over 12 years, we ve delivered affordable, high-impact websites and SEO solutions that get businesses noticed. We re proud of our work hard, be rewarded ethos, and our team culture reflects it. We celebrate success, support growth, and invest in people. Here, ambition doesn t go unnoticed it gets rewarded. The Design Manager Opportunity: We are on the hunt for an experienced Design Manager to lead our design team. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, tracking KPIs, managing project work and acting as the main point of contact for all design matters. Training & Progression Pathway • Months 1 - 3: Full hands-on training in building client websites with Webflow, updating live client sites, and learning our systems, processes and design standards. • Months 3 - 6: Begin supporting workload allocation, assisting in KPI tracking and shadowing management responsibilities. • Month 6 onwards: Transition into full team management, taking responsibility for daily operations, KPIs, project delivery and staff development. This structured pathway ensures you are fully supported and confident before stepping into leadership responsibilities. We actively champion career progression, with clear pathways to senior leadership roles such as Head of Design. What your day might look like: Hands-On Design Responsibilities (Training Phase) • Build new client websites using Webflow • Make changes and updates to live client websites • Gain full training on client processes, update requests and project workflows Core Role Management Responsibilities (Once Trained) • Daily management of design team operations • Management of design team KPIs, tracking & reporting • Oversight of design project work • Acting as main point of contact for all design-related queries • Completion of regular design audits (processes, spreadsheets, reporting) Daily Management of Design Team • Allocate daily workloads to team members following SLA and priority order • Update relevant documents (daily workload trackers) & attend management meetings • Oversee design QCs to ensure high-quality outputs • Conduct monthly 1:1s to support staff development and process improvement • Complete a management training course within 6 months and present learnings to senior management Management of Design Team KPIs • Track, monitor and report on team KPIs • Ensure monthly KPI targets are consistently met • Oversee delivery of websites within a 3 day SLA Project Management • Accurately track individual designers project work • Conduct regular follow-ups and check-ins to ensure timely project completion Main Point of Contact for Design • Escalate any issues raised in 1:1s to senior management • Act as the primary point of contact for senior management and other departments regarding design • Ensure all escalations are logged, resolved and followed up in writing • Act as main liaison for sales requests relating to design About You: • Proven experience managing, mentoring and coaching a team • Experience using Webflow is essential • Ability to inspire creativity and maintain consistency • Strong understanding and practical experience using Webflow as a design platform • Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, and basic coding (HTML/CSS/JS) is preferred but not essential. • Ability to build new websites and update live client sites confidently • Excellent leadership and people management skills • Ability to track, monitor and report on KPIs effectively • Strong communication and organisational skills, including cross department collaboration • Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality design outputs • Proactive, ambitious and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment Ready to take the leap into leadership? If you re a creative designer with the drive to lead, develop, and inspire a team, this is your chance to fast-track your career into management. At PromoteUK, you ll gain hands-on experience, receive structured training, and step into a Design Manager role where your impact will be seen and celebrated. Apply today and start shaping the future of our design team - your next big career move starts here. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
07/10/2025
Full time
Are you ready to fast-track your career into design leadership? We re looking for a talented designer with a flair for creativity and a spark for leadership to join Promote. You ll start by getting hands-on with client projects, mastering our tools, and delivering outstanding websites then, within just a few months, you ll step up into the Design Manager role, leading and inspiring our growing team. This is a unique opportunity for someone with proven team leadership or management experience who s eager to grow quickly into a key leadership position. With structured in-house training, a clear development plan, and an increased salary once you take on management responsibilities, this role offers fantastic career progression and the chance to shape the future of our design department. The Role at a Glance: Web Design / Design Manager in Waiting Based in our Dorking HQ Starting £28,000 rising upon graduation to Team Manager Plus Benefits (Company Trips, Development days) Full Time Permanent Hours: 8.45am - 5pm 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays Culture: Work Hard, Be Rewarded Company: National SEO Marketing Agency that guarantees page 1 listings (industry leading guarantee) Your Background / Skills: Experience managing a design team. Creative. Experience using Webflow, Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, and basic coding. Excellent leadership and communication skills. Why Join Us? At PromoteUK , we don t just talk results we guarantee them. As a national SEO agency and certified Google Partner, our promise to clients is simple: first-page Google visibility. For over 12 years, we ve delivered affordable, high-impact websites and SEO solutions that get businesses noticed. We re proud of our work hard, be rewarded ethos, and our team culture reflects it. We celebrate success, support growth, and invest in people. Here, ambition doesn t go unnoticed it gets rewarded. The Design Manager Opportunity: We are on the hunt for an experienced Design Manager to lead our design team. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth day-to-day operations, tracking KPIs, managing project work and acting as the main point of contact for all design matters. Training & Progression Pathway • Months 1 - 3: Full hands-on training in building client websites with Webflow, updating live client sites, and learning our systems, processes and design standards. • Months 3 - 6: Begin supporting workload allocation, assisting in KPI tracking and shadowing management responsibilities. • Month 6 onwards: Transition into full team management, taking responsibility for daily operations, KPIs, project delivery and staff development. This structured pathway ensures you are fully supported and confident before stepping into leadership responsibilities. We actively champion career progression, with clear pathways to senior leadership roles such as Head of Design. What your day might look like: Hands-On Design Responsibilities (Training Phase) • Build new client websites using Webflow • Make changes and updates to live client websites • Gain full training on client processes, update requests and project workflows Core Role Management Responsibilities (Once Trained) • Daily management of design team operations • Management of design team KPIs, tracking & reporting • Oversight of design project work • Acting as main point of contact for all design-related queries • Completion of regular design audits (processes, spreadsheets, reporting) Daily Management of Design Team • Allocate daily workloads to team members following SLA and priority order • Update relevant documents (daily workload trackers) & attend management meetings • Oversee design QCs to ensure high-quality outputs • Conduct monthly 1:1s to support staff development and process improvement • Complete a management training course within 6 months and present learnings to senior management Management of Design Team KPIs • Track, monitor and report on team KPIs • Ensure monthly KPI targets are consistently met • Oversee delivery of websites within a 3 day SLA Project Management • Accurately track individual designers project work • Conduct regular follow-ups and check-ins to ensure timely project completion Main Point of Contact for Design • Escalate any issues raised in 1:1s to senior management • Act as the primary point of contact for senior management and other departments regarding design • Ensure all escalations are logged, resolved and followed up in writing • Act as main liaison for sales requests relating to design About You: • Proven experience managing, mentoring and coaching a team • Experience using Webflow is essential • Ability to inspire creativity and maintain consistency • Strong understanding and practical experience using Webflow as a design platform • Familiarity with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, Sketch, and basic coding (HTML/CSS/JS) is preferred but not essential. • Ability to build new websites and update live client sites confidently • Excellent leadership and people management skills • Ability to track, monitor and report on KPIs effectively • Strong communication and organisational skills, including cross department collaboration • Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality design outputs • Proactive, ambitious and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment Ready to take the leap into leadership? If you re a creative designer with the drive to lead, develop, and inspire a team, this is your chance to fast-track your career into management. At PromoteUK, you ll gain hands-on experience, receive structured training, and step into a Design Manager role where your impact will be seen and celebrated. Apply today and start shaping the future of our design team - your next big career move starts here. Application notice We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details. If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR.
IT Service Desk Manager (Contract) Inside IR35 - 3-6 Months contract SC Security Clearance required £290-£310/Day Gloucestershire Based An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Service Helpdesk Manager to lead a dynamic ICT Service Desk team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about delivering high-quality technical support and driving continuous improvement in service delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, ensuring service excellence, and fostering a high-performing team culture. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the ICT Service Desk team, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management. Oversee the handling of incidents and service requests, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction. Monitor and report on service desk performance metrics, including SLAs and KPIs. Develop and maintain service desk processes and documentation to ensure consistency and compliance. Drive service improvement initiatives based on performance data and user feedback. Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to resolve complex issues and support service transitions. Manage the out-of-hours support rota and ensure appropriate coverage for critical incidents. Essential Skills & Experience Demonstrable experience managing an ICT Service Desk or Helpdesk function. Strong leadership and team management capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Proficiency in monitoring and reporting on service performance. Familiarity with ITIL principles and service management processes. Desirable Qualifications ITIL Foundation or higher certification.
07/10/2025
Contractor
IT Service Desk Manager (Contract) Inside IR35 - 3-6 Months contract SC Security Clearance required £290-£310/Day Gloucestershire Based An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Service Helpdesk Manager to lead a dynamic ICT Service Desk team. This role is ideal for someone passionate about delivering high-quality technical support and driving continuous improvement in service delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations, ensuring service excellence, and fostering a high-performing team culture. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the ICT Service Desk team, providing guidance, coaching, and performance management. Oversee the handling of incidents and service requests, ensuring timely resolution and customer satisfaction. Monitor and report on service desk performance metrics, including SLAs and KPIs. Develop and maintain service desk processes and documentation to ensure consistency and compliance. Drive service improvement initiatives based on performance data and user feedback. Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to resolve complex issues and support service transitions. Manage the out-of-hours support rota and ensure appropriate coverage for critical incidents. Essential Skills & Experience Demonstrable experience managing an ICT Service Desk or Helpdesk function. Strong leadership and team management capabilities. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Proficiency in monitoring and reporting on service performance. Familiarity with ITIL principles and service management processes. Desirable Qualifications ITIL Foundation or higher certification.
The role This interim role will provide high-level technical and project support to the Asset Information team, focusing on improving data quality, supporting reporting and enabling better insights through advanced data tools. The postholder will lead and contribute to data related projects, working with large datasets, applying data governance principles and driving continuous improvement in asset data processes, particularly through the development and use of interactive dashboards. They will also support the delivery of key initiatives aligned to the business plan, helping to sustain BAU operations during a period of reduced team capacity. The location This role will be based at our main office in Farringdon, with the option of hybrid working. The current expectation is a minimum of two days per week in the office, typically Tuesdays and Thursdays, although this may be subject to change in the future depending on team and business needs. What you'll be doing: Lead and contribute to data-related projects that support Southern Housing's strategic objectives and improve asset data quality. Support regular reporting cycles (e.g. Decent Homes, HHSRS, ESG, SDR) by ensuring data is accurate, complete and ready for use. Build and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI, Excel and other visual tools to support informed and inclusive decision-making. Clean, check and improve asset data using SQL and tools like AGS to ensure reliability, completeness and accessibility. Investigate recurring data issues, resolve root causes and monitor progress to drive sustainable improvements. Collaborate with AMS, BI and compliance teams to ensure data processes are aligned, consistent and reflective of diverse stakeholder needs. Maintain up-to-date asset records, apply data rules and manage exceptions for new properties, surveys and works. Set and apply data quality standards and readiness checks for reporting and system inputs, promoting transparency and fairness. Provide technical support for data projects, including system upgrades and testing, with a focus on usability and accessibility. Lead data improvement initiatives, including profiling and publishing dashboards to track progress and celebrate team achievements. Share knowledge and coach others on data quality and governance best practices, promoting a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion. Work with stakeholders across the organisation to resolve data issues and promote continuous improvement through respectful engagement. Use data trends and insights to support strategic decisions and identify areas for improvement, ensuring alignment with Southern Housing's values and commitment to equity and excellence. What you'll need: Proficient in SQL, Power BI and Excel for data analysis and visualisation. Experience working with large datasets to generate meaningful insights. Familiarity with data quality profiling, cleansing and governance principles. Understanding of reporting requirements and database systems. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to spot trends and anomalies. Confident communicator, able to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences. Collaborative approach to problem solving across teams and functions. High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity. Adaptable and proactive, with a positive attitude and ability to manage competing priorities. Interim Data Project Support Lead Interim Data Project Support Lead Interim Data Project Support Lead Interim Data Project Support Lead Interim Data Project Support Lead
06/10/2025
Full time
The role This interim role will provide high-level technical and project support to the Asset Information team, focusing on improving data quality, supporting reporting and enabling better insights through advanced data tools. The postholder will lead and contribute to data related projects, working with large datasets, applying data governance principles and driving continuous improvement in asset data processes, particularly through the development and use of interactive dashboards. They will also support the delivery of key initiatives aligned to the business plan, helping to sustain BAU operations during a period of reduced team capacity. The location This role will be based at our main office in Farringdon, with the option of hybrid working. The current expectation is a minimum of two days per week in the office, typically Tuesdays and Thursdays, although this may be subject to change in the future depending on team and business needs. What you'll be doing: Lead and contribute to data-related projects that support Southern Housing's strategic objectives and improve asset data quality. Support regular reporting cycles (e.g. Decent Homes, HHSRS, ESG, SDR) by ensuring data is accurate, complete and ready for use. Build and maintain dashboards and reports using Power BI, Excel and other visual tools to support informed and inclusive decision-making. Clean, check and improve asset data using SQL and tools like AGS to ensure reliability, completeness and accessibility. Investigate recurring data issues, resolve root causes and monitor progress to drive sustainable improvements. Collaborate with AMS, BI and compliance teams to ensure data processes are aligned, consistent and reflective of diverse stakeholder needs. Maintain up-to-date asset records, apply data rules and manage exceptions for new properties, surveys and works. Set and apply data quality standards and readiness checks for reporting and system inputs, promoting transparency and fairness. Provide technical support for data projects, including system upgrades and testing, with a focus on usability and accessibility. Lead data improvement initiatives, including profiling and publishing dashboards to track progress and celebrate team achievements. Share knowledge and coach others on data quality and governance best practices, promoting a culture of learning, collaboration and inclusion. Work with stakeholders across the organisation to resolve data issues and promote continuous improvement through respectful engagement. Use data trends and insights to support strategic decisions and identify areas for improvement, ensuring alignment with Southern Housing's values and commitment to equity and excellence. What you'll need: Proficient in SQL, Power BI and Excel for data analysis and visualisation. Experience working with large datasets to generate meaningful insights. Familiarity with data quality profiling, cleansing and governance principles. Understanding of reporting requirements and database systems. Strong analytical mindset with the ability to spot trends and anomalies. Confident communicator, able to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences. Collaborative approach to problem solving across teams and functions. High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity. Adaptable and proactive, with a positive attitude and ability to manage competing priorities. Interim Data Project Support Lead Interim Data Project Support Lead Interim Data Project Support Lead Interim Data Project Support Lead Interim Data Project Support Lead
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