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DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial) Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa# Full time, permanent Walsall Ref: RT01125   We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure. As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will: Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings. Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems. Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls. Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology. Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology. What we are about We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats.  These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery. By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team. For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you. You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035  per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance. Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025. For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check.  BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities.  A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only). This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers.  The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English. Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted.  Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them.  Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. About Us Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development. We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application. Living in Walsall Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages. Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.

Systems Support Analyst Location: Town Hall, Reigate Salary: £39,183 to £41,925 Contract: Permanent Working Hours: Full time, 36 hours per week   Can you help us improve the services delivered to our residents and customers?  Do you have software development skills, technical ICT experience and enjoy variety?  Reigate and Banstead Borough Council are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Systems Support Analyst and it could be the position you are looking for.   Joining the small and friendly Business Improvement Team in ICT, you will help deliver the Council’s ICT and Digital Strategy.  You will be able to demonstrate that you are an innovative, supportive, positive and flexible person whilst working on wide variety of interesting business change and application projects.   You will be using your knowledge and experience of digital service platforms, API’s, SQL and SQL Server, ETL software, automation tools, ftp, PowerShell scripting, webservices and PowerBI. This could be:   with the Granicus govService digital platform, creating self-service online forms and processes for our residents and customers, or generating efficiencies and business value for our internal service unit colleagues integrating diverse back office systems using API’s and webservices creating and managing existing SQL databases writing and maintaining PowerBI reports creating and supporting batch work using scheduled tasks, ftp and PowerShell scripting tools working with third party software suppliers on upgrade and migration projects troubleshoot third line support calls   You will be a self-starter and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills along with strong organisational and interpersonal skills.   The Council is also embarking on the journey to become a larger unitary authority in Surrey which will present opportunities for further career development.   Staff Benefits In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits. We provide you with generous annual leave, flexible working and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and discounted ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.   Additional Information For an informal discussion about the role, please call Kenton Reader, Technology Services Manager on 01737 276764.   We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.   Closing date: 16 June 2025   Values and Behaviours Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.   See ' Who we are ' as a council, to find out more about us. Click here to view a Job Summary, Person Specification and Employment Pack.

Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.   Job Title:  Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC) Location:  Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available Working Hours:  Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM Salary:  £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).   What you will be doing: Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion. Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards. Lead third party risk management processes. Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations. Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities. Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services. Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements. Support the implementation of security tools and technologies. Provide oversight of the security incident management process. Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels. Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group. Provide support for internal and external security audits. Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required. Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.   What we look for: Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles. Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset. Experience with risk assessment methodologies. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives. Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST. Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.   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.

  Football Radar For over a decade, Football Radar has excelled in developing statistical models and analytical frameworks for football. Our expertise extends to providing advisory services to football clubs and offering leading-edge betting advice that has consistently delivered outstanding returns for our clients. We define ourselves as a unique blend of start-up dynamism and established business security, combining the flexibility of the former with the stability of the latter.  About the Role At Football Radar, we analyse and predict football matches. In the role of a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for helping build and maintain the software that makes that possible - everything from modern web applications to statistical models, real time data platforms to cloud infrastructure. This role is based at our London office, at 1 Craven Hill, London, W2 3EN. You will have flexibility to work from home one day a week. Please note we are not considering remote candidates at the moment.  Role Requirements We are looking for engineers with at least 2 years of experience in Scala. Given that the majority of our backend codebase is written in Scala, the ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our backend infrastructure. We are first and foremost a football company, and to have a big impact here, it will help if you have domain expertise – you will probably be a big football fan, and ideally someone who is comfortable with the mathematical and statistical approaches we are applying to the game. If you have any experience with sports betting or football analytics that is a bonus.  We’d love to hear from you if this sounds like you: Well-versed in working with distributed systems in the cloud (our software runs in AWS, deployed via Docker and Kubernetes) Willing to work across our tech stack: Scala, Python, C++, Typescript and PHP. Experience with relational and document based databases. Familiar with different testing methodologies. Enjoys technical leadership and guiding product development, shaping the vision and implementation of backend platforms effectively. Thrives on responsibility and ownership. Pragmatic mindset. Excellent communication, time management and organisational skills. Benefits We have a range of benefits available at Football Radar and continue to review these to ensure our colleagues are gaining everything they can from them. Half yearly bonus opportunities based on company performance 33 days holiday (Including bank holidays) Competitive contribution matched pensions Health and well-being benefits: Private Medical Insurance (including excess coverage) Health Cash Plan via Bupa Subsidised gym membership Daily subsidised office meals Learning and development budgets to invest in your personal growth Company and team led engagement activities throughout the year Fortnightly five-a-side football game amongst colleagues