Business Development Manager Salary up to 70k, plus 20% bonus, car allowance, 25 days holiday Location - national sales remote working My client specialises in delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure solutions to businesses of all sizes, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security for their critical data operations. As they continue to expand their market presence, we are seeking a skilled and ambitious Business Development Manager to drive growth and spearhead sales initiatives within the data centre sector. Position Overview: As a Business Development Manager specializing in data centre solutions, you will play a pivotal role in identifying new business opportunities, cultivating strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth within the rapidly evolving data centre market. Leveraging your industry expertise and sales acumen, you will establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including data centre operators, IT decision-makers, and infrastructure professionals, to promote our comprehensive portfolio of products and services. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and expand market share in the data centre sector. Identify and prioritize prospective clients, conduct thorough market research, and assess customer needs to tailor solutions that address specific challenges and requirements. Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within data centre facilities, including C-level executives. Lead negotiations, prepare proposals, and manage the sales cycle from initial contact to contract closure, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention. Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive developments to inform sales strategies and differentiate our offerings in the marketplace. Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to showcase our expertise and expand our professional network. Qualifications: Proven track record of success in business development, sales, or account management within the data centre's. Deep understanding of data centre technologies Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders at various levels of an organization. Results-oriented mindset with a focus on exceeding sales targets and driving business growth. Willingness to travel as needed to meet with clients, attend events, and support business objectives. At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Our commitment: Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.
09/10/2025
Full time
Business Development Manager Salary up to 70k, plus 20% bonus, car allowance, 25 days holiday Location - national sales remote working My client specialises in delivering state-of-the-art infrastructure solutions to businesses of all sizes, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security for their critical data operations. As they continue to expand their market presence, we are seeking a skilled and ambitious Business Development Manager to drive growth and spearhead sales initiatives within the data centre sector. Position Overview: As a Business Development Manager specializing in data centre solutions, you will play a pivotal role in identifying new business opportunities, cultivating strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth within the rapidly evolving data centre market. Leveraging your industry expertise and sales acumen, you will establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including data centre operators, IT decision-makers, and infrastructure professionals, to promote our comprehensive portfolio of products and services. Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and expand market share in the data centre sector. Identify and prioritize prospective clients, conduct thorough market research, and assess customer needs to tailor solutions that address specific challenges and requirements. Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and influencers within data centre facilities, including C-level executives. Lead negotiations, prepare proposals, and manage the sales cycle from initial contact to contract closure, ensuring customer satisfaction and retention. Stay informed about industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive developments to inform sales strategies and differentiate our offerings in the marketplace. Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to showcase our expertise and expand our professional network. Qualifications: Proven track record of success in business development, sales, or account management within the data centre's. Deep understanding of data centre technologies Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders at various levels of an organization. Results-oriented mindset with a focus on exceeding sales targets and driving business growth. Willingness to travel as needed to meet with clients, attend events, and support business objectives. At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions. We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy. Our commitment: Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes.
Become a Business Development Manager - Drive Growth in the Highways Restraint Systems Sector! Ceto Talent is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to spearhead growth initiatives within the vehicle restraint systems sector. This full-time, permanent role is based in the West Midlands. Key Role Details Salary: 40,000 - 48,000 Bonus Scheme: Significant bonus eligibility is attached to this role, rewarding high performance and success in achieving sales targets. Company Car is also provided as part of the package. As a Business Development Manager, you'll be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving sales across a diverse range of target markets, including infrastructure, construction, highways, logistics, and industrial sectors1. The Role of the Business Development Manager Your primary purpose as the Business Development Manager will be to drive business growth and revenue by: Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities in target markets including highways, warehousing, logistics, and industrial safety2. Developing and executing strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and market share growth3. Building and maintaining strong relationships with contractors, consultants, local authorities, and procurement teams4. Leading bid preparation, tender submissions, and commercial negotiations5. Providing regular sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and market intelligence to senior leadership6. Maintaining a deep understanding of all vehicle restraint systems products (e.g., crash barriers, pedestrian protection, warehouse barriers and more) and their applications7. You will also collaborate closely with internal teams (sales, engineering, marketing, operations) to ensure customer requirements are met 8and will provide consistent representation at industry events9. Benefits The successful Business Development Manager will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including: Company Car Pension scheme 10 SAYE scheme 11 Cycle to Work scheme 12 Occupational Health scheme 13 Private Health Care scheme 14 Life Assurance 15 Training 16 Employee Assistance Programme (inc. exclusive offers online portal) 17 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Hols 18 Ready to step into this exciting Business Development Manager role?
09/10/2025
Full time
Become a Business Development Manager - Drive Growth in the Highways Restraint Systems Sector! Ceto Talent is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to spearhead growth initiatives within the vehicle restraint systems sector. This full-time, permanent role is based in the West Midlands. Key Role Details Salary: 40,000 - 48,000 Bonus Scheme: Significant bonus eligibility is attached to this role, rewarding high performance and success in achieving sales targets. Company Car is also provided as part of the package. As a Business Development Manager, you'll be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving sales across a diverse range of target markets, including infrastructure, construction, highways, logistics, and industrial sectors1. The Role of the Business Development Manager Your primary purpose as the Business Development Manager will be to drive business growth and revenue by: Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities in target markets including highways, warehousing, logistics, and industrial safety2. Developing and executing strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets and market share growth3. Building and maintaining strong relationships with contractors, consultants, local authorities, and procurement teams4. Leading bid preparation, tender submissions, and commercial negotiations5. Providing regular sales forecasts, pipeline updates, and market intelligence to senior leadership6. Maintaining a deep understanding of all vehicle restraint systems products (e.g., crash barriers, pedestrian protection, warehouse barriers and more) and their applications7. You will also collaborate closely with internal teams (sales, engineering, marketing, operations) to ensure customer requirements are met 8and will provide consistent representation at industry events9. Benefits The successful Business Development Manager will be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including: Company Car Pension scheme 10 SAYE scheme 11 Cycle to Work scheme 12 Occupational Health scheme 13 Private Health Care scheme 14 Life Assurance 15 Training 16 Employee Assistance Programme (inc. exclusive offers online portal) 17 25 days Annual Leave plus Bank Hols 18 Ready to step into this exciting Business Development Manager role?
Head of IT Global Technology Leadership Office: Redditch, Worcestershire Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + Benefits About Us Solid State Plc (AIM: SOLI) is a London-listed group specialising in the design, development, and supply of advanced electronic technologies. From the ocean floor to the edge of space, our products enable critical applications worldwide to operate safely, reliably, and consistently. You ll find our innovations at the heart of scientific exploration, transportation, agriculture, healthcare, and smart infrastructure. With operations across the UK, Europe, and North America, Solid State is expanding rapidly as a trusted global partner in cutting-edge technology. At Solid State, our people are central to our success. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth where every individual contributes to shaping the extraordinary. The Opportunity We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of IT to lead our global IT function, reporting directly to the Group CFO. This pivotal role is responsible for shaping our IT strategy, driving digital transformation, and ensuring our infrastructure and systems enable the continued success of our business worldwide. You will bring together technical expertise, business acumen, and inspirational leadership to deliver seamless IT operations, innovative solutions, and a high-performing team. What you will be doing Strategy & Transformation: Develop and deliver a global IT strategy aligned to business goals, driving digital transformation and leveraging emerging technologies (including AI). IT Operations: Oversee infrastructure, security, compliance, and scalability across global sites while optimising budgets and resources. Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a global IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with senior leadership to support business objectives, communicate IT strategies effectively, and manage vendor relationships. Projects: Oversee major IT initiatives, ensuring successful delivery through robust project management methodologies. Risk & Security: Implement IT risk management and cybersecurity strategies to safeguard assets, data, and operations. About You We are looking for a dynamic leader with the ability to balance big-picture strategy with hands-on execution. Essential skills & experience: Bachelor s degree in IT, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. Proven success leading global IT teams in a complex, fast-paced business. Deep knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud computing, enterprise applications, and cybersecurity. Experience with ERP and CRM systems. Commercial awareness and ability to align IT with business goals. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong leadership, motivational, and problem-solving abilities.Useful additional expertise (advantageous): Experience with SAN servers, SQL, Microsoft Teams, SCCM/SCOM, RMM/MDM tools. Cybersecurity certifications and knowledge (CE+, ISO 27001, etc.). Advanced networking expertise (QoS, VLANs, MPLS, wireless AP configuration). Previous security clearance. What we offer in return Competitive salary package Car allowance Discretionary annual bonus 26 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service) Access to Westfield Healthcare, EAP, wellbeing app, and discounts Cycle to Work scheme & EV salary sacrifice scheme Salary sacrifice pension 4x salary Death in Service benefit Employee share scheme (after 12 months) Why Join Us? This is a chance to play a defining leadership role in a rapidly growing, globally respected technology business. You will have the autonomy, resources, and influence to shape our IT landscape and drive transformation across multiple industries. Apply now to join Solid State Plc and lead IT innovation that powers tomorrow s world.
09/10/2025
Full time
Head of IT Global Technology Leadership Office: Redditch, Worcestershire Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience) + Benefits About Us Solid State Plc (AIM: SOLI) is a London-listed group specialising in the design, development, and supply of advanced electronic technologies. From the ocean floor to the edge of space, our products enable critical applications worldwide to operate safely, reliably, and consistently. You ll find our innovations at the heart of scientific exploration, transportation, agriculture, healthcare, and smart infrastructure. With operations across the UK, Europe, and North America, Solid State is expanding rapidly as a trusted global partner in cutting-edge technology. At Solid State, our people are central to our success. We foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth where every individual contributes to shaping the extraordinary. The Opportunity We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Head of IT to lead our global IT function, reporting directly to the Group CFO. This pivotal role is responsible for shaping our IT strategy, driving digital transformation, and ensuring our infrastructure and systems enable the continued success of our business worldwide. You will bring together technical expertise, business acumen, and inspirational leadership to deliver seamless IT operations, innovative solutions, and a high-performing team. What you will be doing Strategy & Transformation: Develop and deliver a global IT strategy aligned to business goals, driving digital transformation and leveraging emerging technologies (including AI). IT Operations: Oversee infrastructure, security, compliance, and scalability across global sites while optimising budgets and resources. Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop a global IT team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with senior leadership to support business objectives, communicate IT strategies effectively, and manage vendor relationships. Projects: Oversee major IT initiatives, ensuring successful delivery through robust project management methodologies. Risk & Security: Implement IT risk management and cybersecurity strategies to safeguard assets, data, and operations. About You We are looking for a dynamic leader with the ability to balance big-picture strategy with hands-on execution. Essential skills & experience: Bachelor s degree in IT, Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. Proven success leading global IT teams in a complex, fast-paced business. Deep knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud computing, enterprise applications, and cybersecurity. Experience with ERP and CRM systems. Commercial awareness and ability to align IT with business goals. Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong leadership, motivational, and problem-solving abilities.Useful additional expertise (advantageous): Experience with SAN servers, SQL, Microsoft Teams, SCCM/SCOM, RMM/MDM tools. Cybersecurity certifications and knowledge (CE+, ISO 27001, etc.). Advanced networking expertise (QoS, VLANs, MPLS, wireless AP configuration). Previous security clearance. What we offer in return Competitive salary package Car allowance Discretionary annual bonus 26 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service) Access to Westfield Healthcare, EAP, wellbeing app, and discounts Cycle to Work scheme & EV salary sacrifice scheme Salary sacrifice pension 4x salary Death in Service benefit Employee share scheme (after 12 months) Why Join Us? This is a chance to play a defining leadership role in a rapidly growing, globally respected technology business. You will have the autonomy, resources, and influence to shape our IT landscape and drive transformation across multiple industries. Apply now to join Solid State Plc and lead IT innovation that powers tomorrow s world.
Senior TechOps Engineer Location: Remote/Swindon (Mostly home-based, with travel to group offices as required) Package: Competitive salary + full benefits At tmGroup , we're taking conveyancing into a brighter, smarter, and simpler future with our award-winning technology. From instant quote tools and seamless client onboarding to comprehensive searches and robust risk management, we use our expertise in data, technology, and conveyancing to empower our clients to move forward with confidence. We're looking for an experienced Senior TechOps Engineer to lead the evolution of our technology platforms into a fully cloud-native environment. This is a hands-on senior engineering role with strategic influence. You'll take the lead in consolidating our AWS and Azure environments, migrating remaining legacy systems, and building a resilient, secure, and scalable multi-zone production platform. You'll set technical direction, implement best practices, and mentor engineers-all while delivering critical infrastructure transformation. Working closely with the Head of TechOps, CTO, and wider business, you'll help shape our IT strategy and support the standardisation of group-wide delivery functions across ID, AML, Source of Funds, and Property Search services. What you'll do Design, implement, and maintain AWS infrastructure with a strong focus on scalability, resilience, and cost optimisation. Enhance the use of Azure-powered services and optimise physical HQ networks. Lead the migration of HQ-based legacy applications and workloads into AWS, and oversee datacentre decommissioning. Champion the adoption of AWS-native and PaaS services to modernise our production environment. Implement mechanisms to support CI/CD and modern DevOps practices. Manage and improve cloud-based production environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. Deliver Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for repeatable and auditable deployments. Drive monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes aligned with SRE principles. Partner with application teams to architect AWS-optimised solutions. Mentor junior engineers and foster best practices in cloud operations. Collaborate with leadership on IT strategy, risk management, and compliance. About you An experienced IT professional with substantial experience in large-scale infrastructures , operating at senior engineering level. Proven track record of leading strategies and delivering business-impacting projects across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments (AWS and Azure). Strong AWS expertise (EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, IAM, MSK, CloudFormation/Terraform, CloudWatch) and proven migration experience. Solid knowledge of PaaS services such as Lambda, ECS/EKS, MSK, API Gateway, and DynamoDB. Background in Windows server administration, Azure, Entra, and Intune. Skilled in CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and containerisation. Strong networking knowledge (physical and virtual). Familiar with Agile, DevOps, and information security best practices. Clear communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams. Desirable: AWS professional-level certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer). Exposure to ITIL frameworks, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, or FCA audits. Experience supporting compliance and governance in regulated environments. What we offer Competitive salary + full benefits 25 days holiday (increasing with service), private health, pension, life assurance Flexible benefits scheme covering financial, wellness, legal, and medical support Rewards platform with a wide range of selective options An opportunity to shape the future of our technology platforms, drive transformation, and play a key role in our cloud-first journey At tmGroup , we're doing things differently-and we're looking for people who want to be part of that journey. If you thrive in an evolving, change-focused environment, and want to make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you - apply today.
09/10/2025
Full time
Senior TechOps Engineer Location: Remote/Swindon (Mostly home-based, with travel to group offices as required) Package: Competitive salary + full benefits At tmGroup , we're taking conveyancing into a brighter, smarter, and simpler future with our award-winning technology. From instant quote tools and seamless client onboarding to comprehensive searches and robust risk management, we use our expertise in data, technology, and conveyancing to empower our clients to move forward with confidence. We're looking for an experienced Senior TechOps Engineer to lead the evolution of our technology platforms into a fully cloud-native environment. This is a hands-on senior engineering role with strategic influence. You'll take the lead in consolidating our AWS and Azure environments, migrating remaining legacy systems, and building a resilient, secure, and scalable multi-zone production platform. You'll set technical direction, implement best practices, and mentor engineers-all while delivering critical infrastructure transformation. Working closely with the Head of TechOps, CTO, and wider business, you'll help shape our IT strategy and support the standardisation of group-wide delivery functions across ID, AML, Source of Funds, and Property Search services. What you'll do Design, implement, and maintain AWS infrastructure with a strong focus on scalability, resilience, and cost optimisation. Enhance the use of Azure-powered services and optimise physical HQ networks. Lead the migration of HQ-based legacy applications and workloads into AWS, and oversee datacentre decommissioning. Champion the adoption of AWS-native and PaaS services to modernise our production environment. Implement mechanisms to support CI/CD and modern DevOps practices. Manage and improve cloud-based production environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and security. Deliver Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for repeatable and auditable deployments. Drive monitoring, alerting, and incident response processes aligned with SRE principles. Partner with application teams to architect AWS-optimised solutions. Mentor junior engineers and foster best practices in cloud operations. Collaborate with leadership on IT strategy, risk management, and compliance. About you An experienced IT professional with substantial experience in large-scale infrastructures , operating at senior engineering level. Proven track record of leading strategies and delivering business-impacting projects across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments (AWS and Azure). Strong AWS expertise (EC2, RDS, S3, VPC, IAM, MSK, CloudFormation/Terraform, CloudWatch) and proven migration experience. Solid knowledge of PaaS services such as Lambda, ECS/EKS, MSK, API Gateway, and DynamoDB. Background in Windows server administration, Azure, Entra, and Intune. Skilled in CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and containerisation. Strong networking knowledge (physical and virtual). Familiar with Agile, DevOps, and information security best practices. Clear communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across teams. Desirable: AWS professional-level certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer). Exposure to ITIL frameworks, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, or FCA audits. Experience supporting compliance and governance in regulated environments. What we offer Competitive salary + full benefits 25 days holiday (increasing with service), private health, pension, life assurance Flexible benefits scheme covering financial, wellness, legal, and medical support Rewards platform with a wide range of selective options An opportunity to shape the future of our technology platforms, drive transformation, and play a key role in our cloud-first journey At tmGroup , we're doing things differently-and we're looking for people who want to be part of that journey. If you thrive in an evolving, change-focused environment, and want to make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you - apply today.
Do you have experience of working in a busy IT helpdesk team and are looking for your next challenge where you can influence the IT strategy for the future? We are looking for an IT Helpdesk and Facilities Coordinator to join the IT team working from our Surrey office with the opportunity to work from our London office once a week. About Us: Established in 1933, Rawlinson & Hunter LLP stands as a leading accountancy and tax practice, renowned for our distinguished reputation. Our core values emphasise a commitment to excellence and a supportive, diverse work environment where every individual is valued. With a rich history of providing exceptional service to our clients, we take pride in our role as trusted advisors in financial matters. The firm invests heavily in best of breed IT systems and also develops bespoke software. The IT team provide a 1st and 2nd line support service to the firm across both offices as well as support the infrastructure of our IT systems. We are coming towards the end of a project which has transitioned our core systems to the cloud. The team also support some of our overseas offices. What You'll Do: To help manage a busy IT helpdesk alongside a team of three analysts servicing approximately 300 users across 2 sites. Ensuring prompt attention to tickets and calls to the helpdesk and seeing them through to resolution. This role will involve allocating tickets to the team members while monitoring their capacity. The role also includes resolving helpdesk issues directly. A smaller part of the role is assisting the operations team with the facilities helpdesk for the Leatherhead office. This involves resolving building related issues and generally dealing with staff and contractors, when required. Technical issues are generally resolved by our Facilities Management company so this role does not require any specialist skills, only common sense and organisational skills. For the avoidance of doubt, this is primarily an IT focussed role with the facilities element being relatively minor. Helpdesk Coordinator Monitoring the helpdesk ticketing system and allocating tickets to helpdesk team members while taking account of availability and capacity Resolving helpdesk calls and tickets directly promptly and to a high standard Ensuring that tickets do not become stale and that users are kept fully informed Involvement in various aspects of the IT department Assisting with system upgrades and installations Development of processes and procedures to improve the delivery of IT services Working with suppliers to resolve issues, where needed Provision of data and statistics Working on IT projects as required Facilities Coordinator Assisting the operations team (Reception staff, Practice Manager and Operations Director) with the resolution of facilities issues at the Leatherhead office Managing the facilities helpdesk mailbox Assisting with ad-hoc facilities projects and work as required What We're Looking For: Extensive commercial IT experience Experience of Microsoft products. A good level of Microsoft 365 knowledge is essential Exposure to virtual desktop infrastructure technology is desirable but not essential Professional services experience desirable A self-starter, able to prioritise own workload and the workload of others Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a desire to exceed expectations Be confident, analytical and with the ability to communicate technical matters to end users Why Join Us: At Rawlinson & Hunter LLP, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages professional growth and a competitive salary with a generous benefits package. Join a collaborative atmosphere with exposure to diverse, high-quality clients. We are an equal opportunities employer and pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity.
09/10/2025
Full time
Do you have experience of working in a busy IT helpdesk team and are looking for your next challenge where you can influence the IT strategy for the future? We are looking for an IT Helpdesk and Facilities Coordinator to join the IT team working from our Surrey office with the opportunity to work from our London office once a week. About Us: Established in 1933, Rawlinson & Hunter LLP stands as a leading accountancy and tax practice, renowned for our distinguished reputation. Our core values emphasise a commitment to excellence and a supportive, diverse work environment where every individual is valued. With a rich history of providing exceptional service to our clients, we take pride in our role as trusted advisors in financial matters. The firm invests heavily in best of breed IT systems and also develops bespoke software. The IT team provide a 1st and 2nd line support service to the firm across both offices as well as support the infrastructure of our IT systems. We are coming towards the end of a project which has transitioned our core systems to the cloud. The team also support some of our overseas offices. What You'll Do: To help manage a busy IT helpdesk alongside a team of three analysts servicing approximately 300 users across 2 sites. Ensuring prompt attention to tickets and calls to the helpdesk and seeing them through to resolution. This role will involve allocating tickets to the team members while monitoring their capacity. The role also includes resolving helpdesk issues directly. A smaller part of the role is assisting the operations team with the facilities helpdesk for the Leatherhead office. This involves resolving building related issues and generally dealing with staff and contractors, when required. Technical issues are generally resolved by our Facilities Management company so this role does not require any specialist skills, only common sense and organisational skills. For the avoidance of doubt, this is primarily an IT focussed role with the facilities element being relatively minor. Helpdesk Coordinator Monitoring the helpdesk ticketing system and allocating tickets to helpdesk team members while taking account of availability and capacity Resolving helpdesk calls and tickets directly promptly and to a high standard Ensuring that tickets do not become stale and that users are kept fully informed Involvement in various aspects of the IT department Assisting with system upgrades and installations Development of processes and procedures to improve the delivery of IT services Working with suppliers to resolve issues, where needed Provision of data and statistics Working on IT projects as required Facilities Coordinator Assisting the operations team (Reception staff, Practice Manager and Operations Director) with the resolution of facilities issues at the Leatherhead office Managing the facilities helpdesk mailbox Assisting with ad-hoc facilities projects and work as required What We're Looking For: Extensive commercial IT experience Experience of Microsoft products. A good level of Microsoft 365 knowledge is essential Exposure to virtual desktop infrastructure technology is desirable but not essential Professional services experience desirable A self-starter, able to prioritise own workload and the workload of others Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a desire to exceed expectations Be confident, analytical and with the ability to communicate technical matters to end users Why Join Us: At Rawlinson & Hunter LLP, we offer a supportive and inclusive environment that encourages professional growth and a competitive salary with a generous benefits package. Join a collaborative atmosphere with exposure to diverse, high-quality clients. We are an equal opportunities employer and pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity.
Imagine yourself in a role where your professional growth and creativity are championed every step of the way. Opus is the UK s largest independent Managed Service Providers, recently ranked as World class by the Best Companies to work for awards. Be a key player in our Billing team The Head of Billing is accountable for the billing operations at Opus and will lead and shape the Billing Team. Opus is a fast-growing company, and the Head of Billing is required to drive innovation and scalability of this operation. This role requires the setting of a clear vision for success, and a leadership skill set that optimises engagement across the team. You will be responsible for: Championing the transformation of the team, set the vision and shape the team Identifying and leading initiatives for process improvements across Billing Representing the Billing function at the Operational Board, driving engagement and initiatives with actions across departments and ensuring Billing take an active role in enabling the growth in the business Shaping the journey of billing data from sale through to cash collection to be as effective as possible to enable accuracy and ease of billing, and clear insights Influencing commercial and operational strategy through billing insights Driving lessons learnt initiatives to ensure continual improvements are being made and issues addressed Discover new ways to achieve better results. Lead Billing transformation initiatives including the effective planning, scoping and delivery of projects Owning and evolving scalable billing platforms and processes across multi-products, with clear margin visibility. Set up to ensure billing effectiveness, timeliness and accuracy Leading revenue assurance and reconciliation process to mitigate leakage Leading margin optimisation initiatives, such by implementing margin guardrails, bundles and internal controls on vendor price increases Ensuring full regulatory compliance and data security, especially in high-volume mobile and tech products Salary £80k DOE 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays Hybrid working for a good work/life balance (2-3 days a week in our Reigate office) The talents we are excited to see You will have the following experience/skills: 5+ years billing leadership experience in the telecoms/mobile/IT sector Highly proactive self-starter with the will to succeed Proven track record of success in senior billing roles Proven track record of leading successful teams, bringing about change and driving team engagement Professional standard of report writing Verbal communication skills to be of high standard Ability to communicate with customers and colleagues in succinct manner Confident in ability to influence senior and junior colleagues Positive outlook, ability to work well in teams, driven, pleasant/helpful/optimistic, minimal supervision required, empowering attitude Ability to prioritise tasks for maximum effectiveness Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook Experience with aBILLity, Tekton, or other leading billing platforms Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous Your exclusive benefits A comprehensive Private Healthcare and Cash Plan Entry to the £3,000 quarterly Dreamball draw Regular fully funded companywide events Complimentary daily breakfasts in the office Monthly outstanding performer accolades Pension and life insurance Personalised training and development pathways Enriching paid volunteering days A rewarding Refer a friend scheme (£1,000) The flexibility to adjust your holiday allowance Where your values align with ours Work together to win together Be brave and think differently Own it and never give up Strive to be the best Stay curious and keep learning Meet Opus Established in 1992, we are different to the rest, priding ourselves on being a customer-driven and service-led technology provider. Our focus is delivering tailored technology with purpose and building long-term partnerships with our clients. In 2023, we launched the next phase of our ambitious growth strategy with the goal of doubling our turnover by 2026. We're on track to meet this target, and we're seeking top talent like you to join us on this exciting journey. By joining Opus, you embark on an exhilarating journey filled with impactful projects and continuous professional development, empowering you to expand your expertise and leave a significant mark on businesses nationally. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team and help us reach new heights, we'd love to hear from you.
09/10/2025
Full time
Imagine yourself in a role where your professional growth and creativity are championed every step of the way. Opus is the UK s largest independent Managed Service Providers, recently ranked as World class by the Best Companies to work for awards. Be a key player in our Billing team The Head of Billing is accountable for the billing operations at Opus and will lead and shape the Billing Team. Opus is a fast-growing company, and the Head of Billing is required to drive innovation and scalability of this operation. This role requires the setting of a clear vision for success, and a leadership skill set that optimises engagement across the team. You will be responsible for: Championing the transformation of the team, set the vision and shape the team Identifying and leading initiatives for process improvements across Billing Representing the Billing function at the Operational Board, driving engagement and initiatives with actions across departments and ensuring Billing take an active role in enabling the growth in the business Shaping the journey of billing data from sale through to cash collection to be as effective as possible to enable accuracy and ease of billing, and clear insights Influencing commercial and operational strategy through billing insights Driving lessons learnt initiatives to ensure continual improvements are being made and issues addressed Discover new ways to achieve better results. Lead Billing transformation initiatives including the effective planning, scoping and delivery of projects Owning and evolving scalable billing platforms and processes across multi-products, with clear margin visibility. Set up to ensure billing effectiveness, timeliness and accuracy Leading revenue assurance and reconciliation process to mitigate leakage Leading margin optimisation initiatives, such by implementing margin guardrails, bundles and internal controls on vendor price increases Ensuring full regulatory compliance and data security, especially in high-volume mobile and tech products Salary £80k DOE 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays Hybrid working for a good work/life balance (2-3 days a week in our Reigate office) The talents we are excited to see You will have the following experience/skills: 5+ years billing leadership experience in the telecoms/mobile/IT sector Highly proactive self-starter with the will to succeed Proven track record of success in senior billing roles Proven track record of leading successful teams, bringing about change and driving team engagement Professional standard of report writing Verbal communication skills to be of high standard Ability to communicate with customers and colleagues in succinct manner Confident in ability to influence senior and junior colleagues Positive outlook, ability to work well in teams, driven, pleasant/helpful/optimistic, minimal supervision required, empowering attitude Ability to prioritise tasks for maximum effectiveness Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook Experience with aBILLity, Tekton, or other leading billing platforms Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous Your exclusive benefits A comprehensive Private Healthcare and Cash Plan Entry to the £3,000 quarterly Dreamball draw Regular fully funded companywide events Complimentary daily breakfasts in the office Monthly outstanding performer accolades Pension and life insurance Personalised training and development pathways Enriching paid volunteering days A rewarding Refer a friend scheme (£1,000) The flexibility to adjust your holiday allowance Where your values align with ours Work together to win together Be brave and think differently Own it and never give up Strive to be the best Stay curious and keep learning Meet Opus Established in 1992, we are different to the rest, priding ourselves on being a customer-driven and service-led technology provider. Our focus is delivering tailored technology with purpose and building long-term partnerships with our clients. In 2023, we launched the next phase of our ambitious growth strategy with the goal of doubling our turnover by 2026. We're on track to meet this target, and we're seeking top talent like you to join us on this exciting journey. By joining Opus, you embark on an exhilarating journey filled with impactful projects and continuous professional development, empowering you to expand your expertise and leave a significant mark on businesses nationally. If you're ready to be part of a dynamic team and help us reach new heights, we'd love to hear from you.
Technical Project Manager - Financial Technology - Peterborough / Hybrid (Key skills: Technical Project Manager, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SDLC, Jira, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Change Management, Project Governance, Microsoft Project, PMP, CSM, Distributed Teams, Software Delivery, Resource Management) Are you a driven and methodical Technical Project Manager who thrives on leading complex initiatives across dynamic, cross-functional teams? Do you want to deliver technology that powers critical platforms in the financial sector, while maintaining strong process discipline and stakeholder transparency? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Our client, a leading financial-adjacent technology provider, is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join its growing programme delivery function in Peterborough. With an exciting roadmap of digital products and system upgrades ahead, they are looking for an experienced project leader who can bring structure, clarity and execution focus to high-priority technology projects. In this role, you will take end-to-end ownership of project execution - from planning and milestone tracking to delivery and post-launch governance. You'll work closely with stakeholders across product management, development, QA, and IT operations to ensure that project objectives are met on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards. You'll manage SDLC activities using both Scrum and Kanban, facilitate Agile ceremonies, administer collaboration tools like Jira and SharePoint, and coach newly formed teams on Agile best practices. Your day-to-day will include maintaining detailed project plans, leading scope discussions, running stand-ups and steering meetings, managing team capacity and dependencies, and serving as a key escalation point for project risks and blockers. You will also coordinate with offshore teams, support backlog prioritisation, and present regular status updates to senior stakeholders and portfolio leads. On occasion, you will co-manage personnel in distributed environments where direct reporting lines are limited. To be successful in this role, you'll need over five years of experience managing multiple concurrent IT projects within Agile environments. You'll have strong communication and leadership skills, be highly competent with Jira, MS Project, and PowerPoint, and have a track record of successfully delivering in fast-paced, matrixed organisations. A PMP certification is essential, and Scrum Master certification is highly desirable. Familiarity with change management processes, especially within a software or product-focused business, will be a major advantage. This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable and confident Project Manager to take a leading role in delivering high-impact technology solutions at the core of a respected financial tech business. Location: Peterborough, UK / Hybrid working Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. NOIRUKTECHREC NOIRUKREC
09/10/2025
Full time
Technical Project Manager - Financial Technology - Peterborough / Hybrid (Key skills: Technical Project Manager, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, SDLC, Jira, Stakeholder Engagement, Risk Management, Change Management, Project Governance, Microsoft Project, PMP, CSM, Distributed Teams, Software Delivery, Resource Management) Are you a driven and methodical Technical Project Manager who thrives on leading complex initiatives across dynamic, cross-functional teams? Do you want to deliver technology that powers critical platforms in the financial sector, while maintaining strong process discipline and stakeholder transparency? If so, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for. Our client, a leading financial-adjacent technology provider, is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join its growing programme delivery function in Peterborough. With an exciting roadmap of digital products and system upgrades ahead, they are looking for an experienced project leader who can bring structure, clarity and execution focus to high-priority technology projects. In this role, you will take end-to-end ownership of project execution - from planning and milestone tracking to delivery and post-launch governance. You'll work closely with stakeholders across product management, development, QA, and IT operations to ensure that project objectives are met on time, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards. You'll manage SDLC activities using both Scrum and Kanban, facilitate Agile ceremonies, administer collaboration tools like Jira and SharePoint, and coach newly formed teams on Agile best practices. Your day-to-day will include maintaining detailed project plans, leading scope discussions, running stand-ups and steering meetings, managing team capacity and dependencies, and serving as a key escalation point for project risks and blockers. You will also coordinate with offshore teams, support backlog prioritisation, and present regular status updates to senior stakeholders and portfolio leads. On occasion, you will co-manage personnel in distributed environments where direct reporting lines are limited. To be successful in this role, you'll need over five years of experience managing multiple concurrent IT projects within Agile environments. You'll have strong communication and leadership skills, be highly competent with Jira, MS Project, and PowerPoint, and have a track record of successfully delivering in fast-paced, matrixed organisations. A PMP certification is essential, and Scrum Master certification is highly desirable. Familiarity with change management processes, especially within a software or product-focused business, will be a major advantage. This is a fantastic opportunity for a capable and confident Project Manager to take a leading role in delivering high-impact technology solutions at the core of a respected financial tech business. Location: Peterborough, UK / Hybrid working Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. NOIRUKTECHREC NOIRUKREC
Electrical Engineer (Graduate to Sr - Product Development) - Kirkcaldy Hybrid - 35-50K Lorien's client, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking an Engineer with a proven background in electrical design and new product development to join their growing team at their UK headquarters in Fife. You'll be working closely with a dedicated team and have the opportunity to be at the heart of their operations as you ensure their offerings are best in class and support the overall product roadmap as a key team member. They are open to applications from Junior to Senior ranking individuals alike, and so if the following sounds good to you, apply now for immediate consideration! Outline: Taking the reins on new products from researching through to designing, developing, testing and more Working with a multidisciplinary team to create and contribute to the product roadmap as you go, identify areas for improvement within the product line and tech used, and ensure all teams are on the same page Draft new product ideas and assess them against internal standards and feasibility, develop prototypes, perform relevant approval testing, and knowledge-transfer both within the local tech function and a wider global reach with other key teams overseas Contribute towards the improvement of tooling, testing approaches, analysis methods and more Own relevant projects as they arise, adhering to agreed internal processes and procedures What we're looking for: Ideally a degree or similar certification in Electrical Engineering or similar Proven skills working with new products from research/design through to prototyping, development, test and implementation Strong grasp of relevant electrical design and testing tooling Ability to work within a cross-functional R&D/manufacturing style setting Ability to bring new ideas to the table and take them from concept to product So why join? Join a stable, international organisation with a clear commitment to innovation and quality Be a part of a collaborative technical team that values input and drives continuous improvement Based at a modern manufacturing HQ with a supportive team around you If this sounds like a great next step for you and your career, and you'd like to know more, apply now for immediate consideration and let's have a chat. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
09/10/2025
Full time
Electrical Engineer (Graduate to Sr - Product Development) - Kirkcaldy Hybrid - 35-50K Lorien's client, a leading global manufacturer, is seeking an Engineer with a proven background in electrical design and new product development to join their growing team at their UK headquarters in Fife. You'll be working closely with a dedicated team and have the opportunity to be at the heart of their operations as you ensure their offerings are best in class and support the overall product roadmap as a key team member. They are open to applications from Junior to Senior ranking individuals alike, and so if the following sounds good to you, apply now for immediate consideration! Outline: Taking the reins on new products from researching through to designing, developing, testing and more Working with a multidisciplinary team to create and contribute to the product roadmap as you go, identify areas for improvement within the product line and tech used, and ensure all teams are on the same page Draft new product ideas and assess them against internal standards and feasibility, develop prototypes, perform relevant approval testing, and knowledge-transfer both within the local tech function and a wider global reach with other key teams overseas Contribute towards the improvement of tooling, testing approaches, analysis methods and more Own relevant projects as they arise, adhering to agreed internal processes and procedures What we're looking for: Ideally a degree or similar certification in Electrical Engineering or similar Proven skills working with new products from research/design through to prototyping, development, test and implementation Strong grasp of relevant electrical design and testing tooling Ability to work within a cross-functional R&D/manufacturing style setting Ability to bring new ideas to the table and take them from concept to product So why join? Join a stable, international organisation with a clear commitment to innovation and quality Be a part of a collaborative technical team that values input and drives continuous improvement Based at a modern manufacturing HQ with a supportive team around you If this sounds like a great next step for you and your career, and you'd like to know more, apply now for immediate consideration and let's have a chat. Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
NLP / GenAI Data Scientist (3 - 6 months)Python coding & NLP and LLMs experience is EssentialLocation: 3 days onsite - do not apply if needing fully remote)Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our global energies client for an NLP/GenAI Data Scientist who can bring a strong understanding in modern NLP, LLMs, transformer architectures, prompt-engineering, RAG, agentic architectures and evaluation methodologies.They require candidates to offer strong knowledge of Python programming for developing and debugging AI models and would expect suitable candidates to be educated to a Degree if not Masters level (computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical subject) though you'll still be considered without an MSc. Background Generative AI (GenAI) is seen as having the potential to revolutionise our client's operations across all major lines of business. Applications may include conversational AI, intelligent information retrieval, AI-assisted system design, intelligent plant monitoring, and autonomous exploratory systems.We're seeking a Data Scientist with good hands on python skills and a focus on Natural Language Processing (NLP) to contribute to innovative R&D efforts within the GenAI/NLP team. This role will focus on the application and development of Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, and domain-specific GenAI solutions to support key internal use cases and products. Responsibilities In this role you will: Design, implement and maintain scalable NLP and GenAI pipelines (including data processing, preprocessing, evaluation). Perform advanced data analysis on real-world datasets to extract meaningful insights and support decision-making processes. Stay up to date with state-of-the-art research in the space of LLMs/ NLP, proposing new ideas and methodologies that unlock business value. Contribute to the development of RAG systems and retrieval pipelines, including chunking, embedding, re-ranking, and evaluation. Participate in experiments, including designing experimental details, writing reusable code, running evaluations, and organising results. Collaborate with a team and help in prioritising research that has a direct value Work closely with stakeholders, project managers, and architects to gather requirements, plan project scopes, and deliver projects within agreed timelines. Candidate Requirements Experience and understanding of modern NLP, LLMs, transformer architectures, prompt-engineering, RAG, agentic architectures and evaluation methodologies. Strong knowledge of Python programming for developing and debugging AI models. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines. Strong interest in cross-disciplinary collaboration to support research that delivers both business value and scientific impact. Can you offer Python coding and NLP knowledge and does this sound like your next career move? Apply today!Working with Certain AdvantageWe go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you're hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we'll work with you to find it.We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering.If this job isn't for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.
09/10/2025
Full time
NLP / GenAI Data Scientist (3 - 6 months)Python coding & NLP and LLMs experience is EssentialLocation: 3 days onsite - do not apply if needing fully remote)Certain Advantage are recruiting on behalf of our global energies client for an NLP/GenAI Data Scientist who can bring a strong understanding in modern NLP, LLMs, transformer architectures, prompt-engineering, RAG, agentic architectures and evaluation methodologies.They require candidates to offer strong knowledge of Python programming for developing and debugging AI models and would expect suitable candidates to be educated to a Degree if not Masters level (computer science, electrical engineering, or a related technical subject) though you'll still be considered without an MSc. Background Generative AI (GenAI) is seen as having the potential to revolutionise our client's operations across all major lines of business. Applications may include conversational AI, intelligent information retrieval, AI-assisted system design, intelligent plant monitoring, and autonomous exploratory systems.We're seeking a Data Scientist with good hands on python skills and a focus on Natural Language Processing (NLP) to contribute to innovative R&D efforts within the GenAI/NLP team. This role will focus on the application and development of Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, and domain-specific GenAI solutions to support key internal use cases and products. Responsibilities In this role you will: Design, implement and maintain scalable NLP and GenAI pipelines (including data processing, preprocessing, evaluation). Perform advanced data analysis on real-world datasets to extract meaningful insights and support decision-making processes. Stay up to date with state-of-the-art research in the space of LLMs/ NLP, proposing new ideas and methodologies that unlock business value. Contribute to the development of RAG systems and retrieval pipelines, including chunking, embedding, re-ranking, and evaluation. Participate in experiments, including designing experimental details, writing reusable code, running evaluations, and organising results. Collaborate with a team and help in prioritising research that has a direct value Work closely with stakeholders, project managers, and architects to gather requirements, plan project scopes, and deliver projects within agreed timelines. Candidate Requirements Experience and understanding of modern NLP, LLMs, transformer architectures, prompt-engineering, RAG, agentic architectures and evaluation methodologies. Strong knowledge of Python programming for developing and debugging AI models. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines. Strong interest in cross-disciplinary collaboration to support research that delivers both business value and scientific impact. Can you offer Python coding and NLP knowledge and does this sound like your next career move? Apply today!Working with Certain AdvantageWe go the extra mile to find the best people for the job. If you're hunting for a role where you can make an impact and grow your career, we'll work with you to find it.We work with businesses across the UK to find the best people in Finance, Marketing, IT and Engineering.If this job isn't for you, head to certainadvantage.co.uk and register for job alerts and career guidance tips.
UKIC Cleared Senior / Lead Front-end JavaScript Developer - Consultancy (multiple locations available in the UK) - competitive salary and quarterly bonus Please note - due to the nature of work, all candidates must have enhanced DV clearance (UKIC / UK C preferred) that is active and transferable We are looking for a Senior / Lead Front-end JavaScript Developer to join our consulting client. We have multiple locations available In this role, you will lead the development of an impactful web application for a public sector programme, ensuring high performance, scalability, and maintainability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging solutions that meet the client's needs. Are you someone who could: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of developers, guiding them through best practices and ensuring high-quality code. Design, develop, and maintain front-end components of web applications using HTML, CSS & JavaScript Collaborate with architects and other developers to design robust, scalable, and secure architectures for new projects and enhancements to existing systems. Lead and participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to best practices. Continuously improve our teams' development processes, tools, and techniques to enhance productivity and product quality. Work closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, provide technical guidance, and deliver solutions that exceed expectations. Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and drive continuous learning and innovation within the team. Preferred Experience Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+). Proven experience of Express.js and Nunjucks Experience using the (url removed) Design System Familiarity with the (url removed) CASA UI framework Experience with MongoDB and NoSQL variants writing robust and scalable queries and operations Experience with TypeScript and modern development tools and practices. Knowledge of Cloud-Native development on the AWS Platform (IAM, SQS, S3, Secrets Management, KMS). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Experience with version control systems (Git). Understanding of web standards, accessibility, performance and development best practice. A track record in a lead or senior developer role, with experience of mentoring and guiding development teams. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients. Desirable Experience Experience with headless CMS platforms such as Contentful. Experience of modern tooling such as Vite, Vitest Familiarity with microservices architecture and API development (REST, GraphQL). Experience with mobile app development using React Native. Knowledge of UI component libraries like Material UI, and tools such as Figma and Storybook. Bonus experience Integrating LLMs. 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
Full time
UKIC Cleared Senior / Lead Front-end JavaScript Developer - Consultancy (multiple locations available in the UK) - competitive salary and quarterly bonus Please note - due to the nature of work, all candidates must have enhanced DV clearance (UKIC / UK C preferred) that is active and transferable We are looking for a Senior / Lead Front-end JavaScript Developer to join our consulting client. We have multiple locations available In this role, you will lead the development of an impactful web application for a public sector programme, ensuring high performance, scalability, and maintainability. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging solutions that meet the client's needs. Are you someone who could: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of developers, guiding them through best practices and ensuring high-quality code. Design, develop, and maintain front-end components of web applications using HTML, CSS & JavaScript Collaborate with architects and other developers to design robust, scalable, and secure architectures for new projects and enhancements to existing systems. Lead and participate in agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives. Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and adherence to best practices. Continuously improve our teams' development processes, tools, and techniques to enhance productivity and product quality. Work closely with clients and internal teams to understand requirements, provide technical guidance, and deliver solutions that exceed expectations. Stay up to date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and drive continuous learning and innovation within the team. Preferred Experience Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+). Proven experience of Express.js and Nunjucks Experience using the (url removed) Design System Familiarity with the (url removed) CASA UI framework Experience with MongoDB and NoSQL variants writing robust and scalable queries and operations Experience with TypeScript and modern development tools and practices. Knowledge of Cloud-Native development on the AWS Platform (IAM, SQS, S3, Secrets Management, KMS). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices. Experience with version control systems (Git). Understanding of web standards, accessibility, performance and development best practice. A track record in a lead or senior developer role, with experience of mentoring and guiding development teams. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and clients. Desirable Experience Experience with headless CMS platforms such as Contentful. Experience of modern tooling such as Vite, Vitest Familiarity with microservices architecture and API development (REST, GraphQL). Experience with mobile app development using React Native. Knowledge of UI component libraries like Material UI, and tools such as Figma and Storybook. Bonus experience Integrating LLMs. 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.
Data Analyst Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (Commutable from: Crewe, Leek, Cheadle, Sandbach, Stone, Uttoxeter, Congleton) 35,000 - 38,000 + Training + Progression + Benefits Do you have a Data Analyst background looking to work for a globally-renowned manufacturer where you play a vital role within the operations of the business whilst receiving continuous training and development? On offer is a stable permanent role for an ever-growing business where you will be given progression opportunities alongside an excellent benefits package. This company have a global presence and manufacture a specialist product which has uses across bullet-proof industries. As a result of recent success this is a new position within a close-knit team. You will be based out of the company's modern and fully equipped office / workshop. You will be liaising with Production and Engineering teams providing a range of analysis. This will support the development of precise planning and schedules. This role would suit a Data, Business or Production analyst looking to receive technical training and progression to develop your career within a secure industry and company. The role: Coordinating the Manufacturing processes. Monday - Friday office based role (7am - 4pm). Analysing a range of data through communication with Operations, Engineering and Production. The person: Coordinator / Coordination / Planning / Scheduling experience. Data Analyst background - IT, Operations, Engineering Ideally located to Stoke-on-Trent.
08/10/2025
Full time
Data Analyst Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (Commutable from: Crewe, Leek, Cheadle, Sandbach, Stone, Uttoxeter, Congleton) 35,000 - 38,000 + Training + Progression + Benefits Do you have a Data Analyst background looking to work for a globally-renowned manufacturer where you play a vital role within the operations of the business whilst receiving continuous training and development? On offer is a stable permanent role for an ever-growing business where you will be given progression opportunities alongside an excellent benefits package. This company have a global presence and manufacture a specialist product which has uses across bullet-proof industries. As a result of recent success this is a new position within a close-knit team. You will be based out of the company's modern and fully equipped office / workshop. You will be liaising with Production and Engineering teams providing a range of analysis. This will support the development of precise planning and schedules. This role would suit a Data, Business or Production analyst looking to receive technical training and progression to develop your career within a secure industry and company. The role: Coordinating the Manufacturing processes. Monday - Friday office based role (7am - 4pm). Analysing a range of data through communication with Operations, Engineering and Production. The person: Coordinator / Coordination / Planning / Scheduling experience. Data Analyst background - IT, Operations, Engineering Ideally located to Stoke-on-Trent.
Data Analyst Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (Commutable from: Crewe, Leek, Cheadle, Sandbach, Stone, Uttoxeter, Congleton) £35,000 - £38,000 + Training + Progression + Benefits Do you have a Data Analyst background looking to work for a globally-renowned manufacturer where you play a vital role within the operations of the business whilst receiving continuous training and development?On offer is a stable permanent role for an ever-growing business where you will be given progression opportunities alongside an excellent benefits package.This company have a global presence and manufacture a specialist product which has uses across bullet-proof industries. As a result of recent success this is a new position within a close-knit team.You will be based out of the company's modern and fully equipped office / workshop. You will be liaising with Production and Engineering teams providing a range of analysis. This will support the development of precise planning and schedules.This role would suit a Data, Business or Production analyst looking to receive technical training and progression to develop your career within a secure industry and company. The role: Coordinating the Manufacturing processes. Monday - Friday office based role (7am - 4pm). Analysing a range of data through communication with Operations, Engineering and Production. The person: Coordinator / Coordination / Planning / Scheduling experience. Data Analyst background - IT, Operations, Engineering Ideally located to Stoke-on-Trent.
07/10/2025
Full time
Data Analyst Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire (Commutable from: Crewe, Leek, Cheadle, Sandbach, Stone, Uttoxeter, Congleton) £35,000 - £38,000 + Training + Progression + Benefits Do you have a Data Analyst background looking to work for a globally-renowned manufacturer where you play a vital role within the operations of the business whilst receiving continuous training and development?On offer is a stable permanent role for an ever-growing business where you will be given progression opportunities alongside an excellent benefits package.This company have a global presence and manufacture a specialist product which has uses across bullet-proof industries. As a result of recent success this is a new position within a close-knit team.You will be based out of the company's modern and fully equipped office / workshop. You will be liaising with Production and Engineering teams providing a range of analysis. This will support the development of precise planning and schedules.This role would suit a Data, Business or Production analyst looking to receive technical training and progression to develop your career within a secure industry and company. The role: Coordinating the Manufacturing processes. Monday - Friday office based role (7am - 4pm). Analysing a range of data through communication with Operations, Engineering and Production. The person: Coordinator / Coordination / Planning / Scheduling experience. Data Analyst background - IT, Operations, Engineering Ideally located to Stoke-on-Trent.
Salesforce Developer Join a global tech innovator at the forefront of digital connectivity. You'll play a key role in developing Salesforce solutions that power enterprise-scale operations and enhance user experience across a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Role Overview: Location: Central London/Hybrid, 2 days per week on site Contract Length: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract (Potential for extension) Package: £70,000- £90,000 per annum Industry: IT Consultancy What You'll Be Doing: Lead Salesforce architecture and development to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing systems. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to align technical delivery with business goals. Build, optimise, and maintain complex integrations using REST/SOAP APIs and third-party apps. Review code and designs to ensure performance, reliability, and best practice standards. Enhance system stability and scalability through continuous performance analysis. Manage Salesforce deployments (CI/CD, Jenkins) and adhere to change management processes. Main Skills Needed: 5- 8 years' Salesforce development experience (Service Cloud essential; Omni Channel expertise preferred). Strong skills in Apex, SOQL, SOSL, LWC, Aura, and JavaScript. Hands-on experience with Salesforce APIs (REST, SOAP, Bulk, Metadata). Certified in Salesforce Data Cloud (required); Service Cloud and Architect certifications preferred. Integration experience with MuleSoft and AppExchange applications. Solid understanding of data management, SOA principles, and RDBMS technologies. Confident communicator, able to translate technical concepts for diverse stakeholders. What's in It for You: Opportunity to work with one of the world's leading technology organisations. Exposure to enterprise-scale Salesforce environments and next-gen cloud products. Supportive, collaborative culture with a focus on growth and innovation. Competitive package with flexible working arrangements. Careers move fast. Let's make sure yours is heading the right way. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.
07/10/2025
Full time
Salesforce Developer Join a global tech innovator at the forefront of digital connectivity. You'll play a key role in developing Salesforce solutions that power enterprise-scale operations and enhance user experience across a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Role Overview: Location: Central London/Hybrid, 2 days per week on site Contract Length: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract (Potential for extension) Package: £70,000- £90,000 per annum Industry: IT Consultancy What You'll Be Doing: Lead Salesforce architecture and development to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing systems. Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to align technical delivery with business goals. Build, optimise, and maintain complex integrations using REST/SOAP APIs and third-party apps. Review code and designs to ensure performance, reliability, and best practice standards. Enhance system stability and scalability through continuous performance analysis. Manage Salesforce deployments (CI/CD, Jenkins) and adhere to change management processes. Main Skills Needed: 5- 8 years' Salesforce development experience (Service Cloud essential; Omni Channel expertise preferred). Strong skills in Apex, SOQL, SOSL, LWC, Aura, and JavaScript. Hands-on experience with Salesforce APIs (REST, SOAP, Bulk, Metadata). Certified in Salesforce Data Cloud (required); Service Cloud and Architect certifications preferred. Integration experience with MuleSoft and AppExchange applications. Solid understanding of data management, SOA principles, and RDBMS technologies. Confident communicator, able to translate technical concepts for diverse stakeholders. What's in It for You: Opportunity to work with one of the world's leading technology organisations. Exposure to enterprise-scale Salesforce environments and next-gen cloud products. Supportive, collaborative culture with a focus on growth and innovation. Competitive package with flexible working arrangements. Careers move fast. Let's make sure yours is heading the right way. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. By applying you are confirming you are happy to be added to the Addition Solutions mailing list regarding future suitable positions. You can opt out of this at any time simply by contacting one of our consultants.
Contract Type: Full-time (37.5 hours), Fixed term (ending on 06/07/2026) Location: Kingston, Kingston International Study Centre Salary: up to £ 30,000 per annum To be a member of the Centre's Student Experience Team with accountability for an area of the activities undertaken by the Data and Operations Team for example: a) data management & governance; b) exams, assessments and academic administration; c) compliance: student enrolments, attendance To implement Study Group's policies, standard operating processes and procedures, with the purpose of ensuring staff and students are fully supported to maximize student outcomes and satisfaction. The post holder will report to the Student Experience Leader and will line manage Student Experience Officers Data and Operations Officers for their specialist area in addition to carrying out administrative tasks. The post holder will work in matrix structure and need to build strong working relationships within the Data & Operations Team, central Study Group teams and the university partner to ensure the smooth running of the Centre. ABOUT THE ROLE Ownership of the Centre's definitive datasets and student results, ensuring accuracy and currency Produce data driven reports for the Head of Centre/other members of the team as requested Development and maintenance of the Centre's annual 'Calendar of Governance/Business' Act as secretary to relevant boards, meeting and committees, ensuring these are minuted Ensure Study Group policies and standard operating procedures are implemented Support management teams in preparation for quality assurance and enhancement activities. Contribute to the production of the Annual Monitoring Report and other evaluative and reflective documents, for submission to Study Group and the university partners. Update student bookings with Study Plan changes, including booster classes and exam resits. Support the management with MAB and PAB organisation. Oversee the payroll process for sessional staff Coordinate and motivate the Data and Operations Officers to contribute to ensuring the best possible student outcomes and student experience. Liaise with other Senior Coordinators to ensure front desk/reception areas are covered during working hours and allocate workload in busy periods or during absence of the Student Experience Team. Ensure the effective and efficient maintenance of all quality and enhancement related policies, procedures, and documents relating to key areas of responsibility. Contribute to the production of the relevant parts of the Annual Monitoring Report. Plan, oversee and monitor the implementation of actions from the Centre Action Plans relevant to data and operations functions. Analyse data and feedback from a wide variety of sources to monitor impact relevant to student progression and experience. Be a key point of contact for all students and deal professionally and promptly with student enquiries and requests for support, fostering positive relationships with the student body. ABOUT YOU Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience to demonstrate ability to work and think independently) Administration or management training or qualification Higher level safeguarding training Line management of staff Working to develop, build and maintain the Student Experience Working in a regulated environment Ability to structure your work in order to support student welfare and progression, and generate new ideas which will improve performance A strong understanding of Student Support activities and their contribution to the ISC as a whole, or equivalent experience in a similar setting A commitment to improve the team's performance and the ability to provide constructive feedback to team members about their work Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across functional areas, adopting a flexible working style Excellent IT and data management skills including: competency in Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word, and a willingness to learn and adopt new technologies Ability to extract, manipulate and analyse data for reporting, to aid decision making or to support a case for change Understanding the implications of you and your team's work in the wider context of the ISC and externally Ability to consider potential issues and put measures in place to deal with implications Experience of leading a team or the supervision of a suitably complex task or project, which achieved a successful outcome Experience in HR duties, such as delivering training and/or taking part in the recruitment process ABOUT US Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we are able to provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available. ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants, the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country-specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely.
07/10/2025
Full time
Contract Type: Full-time (37.5 hours), Fixed term (ending on 06/07/2026) Location: Kingston, Kingston International Study Centre Salary: up to £ 30,000 per annum To be a member of the Centre's Student Experience Team with accountability for an area of the activities undertaken by the Data and Operations Team for example: a) data management & governance; b) exams, assessments and academic administration; c) compliance: student enrolments, attendance To implement Study Group's policies, standard operating processes and procedures, with the purpose of ensuring staff and students are fully supported to maximize student outcomes and satisfaction. The post holder will report to the Student Experience Leader and will line manage Student Experience Officers Data and Operations Officers for their specialist area in addition to carrying out administrative tasks. The post holder will work in matrix structure and need to build strong working relationships within the Data & Operations Team, central Study Group teams and the university partner to ensure the smooth running of the Centre. ABOUT THE ROLE Ownership of the Centre's definitive datasets and student results, ensuring accuracy and currency Produce data driven reports for the Head of Centre/other members of the team as requested Development and maintenance of the Centre's annual 'Calendar of Governance/Business' Act as secretary to relevant boards, meeting and committees, ensuring these are minuted Ensure Study Group policies and standard operating procedures are implemented Support management teams in preparation for quality assurance and enhancement activities. Contribute to the production of the Annual Monitoring Report and other evaluative and reflective documents, for submission to Study Group and the university partners. Update student bookings with Study Plan changes, including booster classes and exam resits. Support the management with MAB and PAB organisation. Oversee the payroll process for sessional staff Coordinate and motivate the Data and Operations Officers to contribute to ensuring the best possible student outcomes and student experience. Liaise with other Senior Coordinators to ensure front desk/reception areas are covered during working hours and allocate workload in busy periods or during absence of the Student Experience Team. Ensure the effective and efficient maintenance of all quality and enhancement related policies, procedures, and documents relating to key areas of responsibility. Contribute to the production of the relevant parts of the Annual Monitoring Report. Plan, oversee and monitor the implementation of actions from the Centre Action Plans relevant to data and operations functions. Analyse data and feedback from a wide variety of sources to monitor impact relevant to student progression and experience. Be a key point of contact for all students and deal professionally and promptly with student enquiries and requests for support, fostering positive relationships with the student body. ABOUT YOU Bachelor degree (or equivalent experience to demonstrate ability to work and think independently) Administration or management training or qualification Higher level safeguarding training Line management of staff Working to develop, build and maintain the Student Experience Working in a regulated environment Ability to structure your work in order to support student welfare and progression, and generate new ideas which will improve performance A strong understanding of Student Support activities and their contribution to the ISC as a whole, or equivalent experience in a similar setting A commitment to improve the team's performance and the ability to provide constructive feedback to team members about their work Ability to work collaboratively within a team and across functional areas, adopting a flexible working style Excellent IT and data management skills including: competency in Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Word, and a willingness to learn and adopt new technologies Ability to extract, manipulate and analyse data for reporting, to aid decision making or to support a case for change Understanding the implications of you and your team's work in the wider context of the ISC and externally Ability to consider potential issues and put measures in place to deal with implications Experience of leading a team or the supervision of a suitably complex task or project, which achieved a successful outcome Experience in HR duties, such as delivering training and/or taking part in the recruitment process ABOUT US Study Group is a leading international education provider that is dedicated and passionate about helping students around the world, creating a brighter future and reaching their full potential. With university partnerships and a variety of face-to-face, online, and hybrid study programmes, we are able to provide students with the resources and guidance they need to succeed. Our global network of offices and university partnerships ensure that students receive the best educational services available. Additionally, our Insendi platform enables us to deliver innovative, accessible, and intuitive digital learning experiences with the most advanced digital tools available. ORGANISATIONAL COMPLIANCE Study Group is proud of its high standards in safeguarding and recognises its importance in enabling the best possible student experience and outcomes. For successful applicants, the following checks will be conducted- Criminal Background Check (country-specific), x2 References, ID and Right to Work checks as well as Education Verification. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of race, gender, religion, nationality, or any other factor. We believe that the best person for the job should be selected based on skills and experience alone. Your information will be kept confidential and stored securely.
Cloud Centre of Excellence Lead £80,000 + benefits St Albans (Hybrid / Remote) We're looking for a hands-on cloud leader to build and run a Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE). You'll set the strategy, governance, and financial management (FinOps) practices that keep cloud usage secure, scalable, and cost-effective across the organisation. What you'll be doing: Establish and lead a central CCoE, shaping cloud strategy and best practice Drive cloud governance: subscription models, RBAC, identity, and security baselines Implement FinOps practices to monitor, optimise, and report on spend Build automation and reusable IaC templates to accelerate adoption Act as technical authority across operations, security, finance, and product teams Stay ahead of cloud trends and foster a culture of adoption and learning What we're looking for: Strong track record in Azure (AWS experience a plus) Deep knowledge of cloud governance, security, and cost optimisation Hands-on experience in cloud architecture and automation (IaC / DevOps) Excellent stakeholder skills, able to bridge technical and non-technical teams Leadership ability to drive change and mentor others Certifications welcome but not essential: Azure / AWS Solutions Architect, SysOps, Security Engineer, FinOps Practitioner. If you're ready to own cloud strategy and influence at both a technical and strategic level, this role offers the chance to make a real impact. RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
07/10/2025
Full time
Cloud Centre of Excellence Lead £80,000 + benefits St Albans (Hybrid / Remote) We're looking for a hands-on cloud leader to build and run a Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE). You'll set the strategy, governance, and financial management (FinOps) practices that keep cloud usage secure, scalable, and cost-effective across the organisation. What you'll be doing: Establish and lead a central CCoE, shaping cloud strategy and best practice Drive cloud governance: subscription models, RBAC, identity, and security baselines Implement FinOps practices to monitor, optimise, and report on spend Build automation and reusable IaC templates to accelerate adoption Act as technical authority across operations, security, finance, and product teams Stay ahead of cloud trends and foster a culture of adoption and learning What we're looking for: Strong track record in Azure (AWS experience a plus) Deep knowledge of cloud governance, security, and cost optimisation Hands-on experience in cloud architecture and automation (IaC / DevOps) Excellent stakeholder skills, able to bridge technical and non-technical teams Leadership ability to drive change and mentor others Certifications welcome but not essential: Azure / AWS Solutions Architect, SysOps, Security Engineer, FinOps Practitioner. If you're ready to own cloud strategy and influence at both a technical and strategic level, this role offers the chance to make a real impact. RSG Plc is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
The Bridge IT Recruitment
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
My client, a Global organisation based in Newcastle city centre are seeking an experienced Head of Security and Platform Engineering to start ASAP. This pivotal role takes the lead in delivering breakthrough improvements in reliability and performance across technology platforms, ensuring our systems consistently exceed expectations. As the leading force behind our cyber security agenda, you will champion a step change in modern security controls introducing cutting-edge measures that protect the business. You will lead four core technology towers, and inspire teams to set bold targets, measure progress, and celebrate success as we raise the bar for platform resilience, scalability, and security. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Governance Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmaps for Platform towers, aligned with business objectives and risk appetite. Oversee integration and collaboration across the four core platform towers: Digital Workspace Services (DWS) Support and System Reliability Engineering (SSRE) Platform and Cloud Engineering (PaCE) Security & Network Operations (SNOPs) Establish and socialise the Cyber Security Strategy and Roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise resilience and regulatory requirements Cyber Security Leadership Shape the cyber security vision and build a corresponding technical roadmap which delivers a world class security controls across cloud infrastructure, networks, end points, identity & access management, application security, and threat detection. Collaborate closely with the SNOPs Lead to adapt the SNOPs roadmap priorities in line with shifts in industry, evolving threat landscape and regulatory requirements. Ensure effective 24/7 security operations (inc. security incident management) Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Resilience function (1st Line of Defence) to ensure integrated risk management and incident response. Promote stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration to embed a culture of security awareness and ownership across the organisation. Operational Oversight Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all technology systems and infrastructure. Monitor and improve service levels, incident resolution times, and system reliability metrics. Lead cross-functional coordination for escalations, major incidents, and service continuity planning. Team Leadership & Development Provide leadership and direction to platform tower leads Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation across all teams. Support recruitment, onboarding, and capability development to meet evolving technology needs. Technology Platform Delivery Oversee the delivery and lifecycle management of: Microsoft 365 and collaboration platforms Cloud platforms (design, automation, cost optimisation) Network and security operations (compliance, threat management) Monitoring, observability, and backup/recovery systems Ensure alignment with architectural standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA, Cyber Essentials Plus). Stakeholder Engagement Act as the escalation point for unresolved issues across platform towers. Collaborate with product teams, business units, and external vendors to ensure service excellence and alignment with user needs. Represent Technology in all relevant Information Security, Risk and project Committees, ensuring visibility and accountability for and robust management of cyber security risks. Represent Security and Platforms and in governance forums such as the Architectural Review Board (ARB). Essential Skills Proven leadership in managing cyber security and cross-functional technology teams in a complex, global environment. Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure), and enterprise collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft 365). Strong grasp of ITIL-based service management, including incident, change, and problem management. Expertise in security and compliance frameworks, including DORA and Cyber Essentials Plus. Prior hands-on experience in delivering security solutions within enterprise environments Knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity, and vulnerability management. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation skills. Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master s preferred). ITIL Foundation certification (Intermediate or Expert level desirable). Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Experience 10+ years in IT leadership roles, with at least 5 years managing platform or infrastructure services. Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation or cloud migration initiatives. Experience working in regulated environments with a strong focus on security and compliance The role is Hybrid working 3 office days a week in a central Newcastle location great for transport links by train, car or bus. Apply now for immediate consideration.
07/10/2025
Full time
My client, a Global organisation based in Newcastle city centre are seeking an experienced Head of Security and Platform Engineering to start ASAP. This pivotal role takes the lead in delivering breakthrough improvements in reliability and performance across technology platforms, ensuring our systems consistently exceed expectations. As the leading force behind our cyber security agenda, you will champion a step change in modern security controls introducing cutting-edge measures that protect the business. You will lead four core technology towers, and inspire teams to set bold targets, measure progress, and celebrate success as we raise the bar for platform resilience, scalability, and security. Key Responsibilities: Strategic Leadership & Governance Define and drive the vision, strategy, and roadmaps for Platform towers, aligned with business objectives and risk appetite. Oversee integration and collaboration across the four core platform towers: Digital Workspace Services (DWS) Support and System Reliability Engineering (SSRE) Platform and Cloud Engineering (PaCE) Security & Network Operations (SNOPs) Establish and socialise the Cyber Security Strategy and Roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise resilience and regulatory requirements Cyber Security Leadership Shape the cyber security vision and build a corresponding technical roadmap which delivers a world class security controls across cloud infrastructure, networks, end points, identity & access management, application security, and threat detection. Collaborate closely with the SNOPs Lead to adapt the SNOPs roadmap priorities in line with shifts in industry, evolving threat landscape and regulatory requirements. Ensure effective 24/7 security operations (inc. security incident management) Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Resilience function (1st Line of Defence) to ensure integrated risk management and incident response. Promote stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration to embed a culture of security awareness and ownership across the organisation. Operational Oversight Ensure high availability, performance, and security of all technology systems and infrastructure. Monitor and improve service levels, incident resolution times, and system reliability metrics. Lead cross-functional coordination for escalations, major incidents, and service continuity planning. Team Leadership & Development Provide leadership and direction to platform tower leads Foster a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and innovation across all teams. Support recruitment, onboarding, and capability development to meet evolving technology needs. Technology Platform Delivery Oversee the delivery and lifecycle management of: Microsoft 365 and collaboration platforms Cloud platforms (design, automation, cost optimisation) Network and security operations (compliance, threat management) Monitoring, observability, and backup/recovery systems Ensure alignment with architectural standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., DORA, Cyber Essentials Plus). Stakeholder Engagement Act as the escalation point for unresolved issues across platform towers. Collaborate with product teams, business units, and external vendors to ensure service excellence and alignment with user needs. Represent Technology in all relevant Information Security, Risk and project Committees, ensuring visibility and accountability for and robust management of cyber security risks. Represent Security and Platforms and in governance forums such as the Architectural Review Board (ARB). Essential Skills Proven leadership in managing cyber security and cross-functional technology teams in a complex, global environment. Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (e.g., Azure), and enterprise collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft 365). Strong grasp of ITIL-based service management, including incident, change, and problem management. Expertise in security and compliance frameworks, including DORA and Cyber Essentials Plus. Prior hands-on experience in delivering security solutions within enterprise environments Knowledge of disaster recovery, business continuity, and vulnerability management. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and vendor negotiation skills. Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field (Master s preferred). ITIL Foundation certification (Intermediate or Expert level desirable). Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Solutions Architect). Experience 10+ years in IT leadership roles, with at least 5 years managing platform or infrastructure services. Demonstrated success in leading digital transformation or cloud migration initiatives. Experience working in regulated environments with a strong focus on security and compliance The role is Hybrid working 3 office days a week in a central Newcastle location great for transport links by train, car or bus. Apply now for immediate consideration.
Head of Data Platform Hybrid - South London Up to £110,000 + Bonus + Benefits Are you a data leader ready to shape the future of a modern cloud data platform? We're seeking a Head of Data Platform to spearhead a major migration project and lead a talented data engineering team at a fast-growing, tech-driven business. Why this role? Lead the migration of an existing Azure data warehouse to Google BigQuery , creating a scalable, modern platform to power analytics, BI, and data science. Join a collaborative, people-first culture that's been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 5+ years running. Take ownership of strategy, architecture, and delivery - with the freedom to innovate and drive change. Hybrid working model: South London office 1-3 days per week , balanced with flexibility to work from home. ? What you'll be doing: Own the end-to-end migration to BigQuery, working with both internal teams and implementation partners. Define and evolve the data platform strategy, governance, and roadmap. Manage and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering excellence and collaboration. Drive adoption of modern data engineering practices: CI/CD for data pipelines, DevOps/DataOps, Infrastructure-as-Code. Partner with stakeholders across pricing, analytics, operations, finance, and product to deliver real business value. Stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring the platform remains innovative, secure, and robust. ? What we're looking for: 5+ years' experience in data engineering, warehousing, or platform leadership. Proven track record of delivering large-scale data warehouse migrations (BigQuery experience strongly preferred). Hands-on expertise with SQL, Python, Airflow, DBT/Dataform, Terraform , and modern data architecture. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Experience driving complex data projects in agile, cross-functional teams. ? Nice-to-haves: Background in insurance or other regulated industries. Knowledge of GDPR, data privacy, and security practices. Familiarity with BI tools (e.g. Looker, Power BI) or ML/AI platforms. Package & Perks: Salary up to £110,000 + annual bonus . Hybrid working (South London office 1-3 days per week). 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with ability to buy/sell). Private medical cover, life insurance, pension scheme. Wellbeing programme, retail discounts, charitable giving scheme. Ongoing learning & development opportunities.
07/10/2025
Full time
Head of Data Platform Hybrid - South London Up to £110,000 + Bonus + Benefits Are you a data leader ready to shape the future of a modern cloud data platform? We're seeking a Head of Data Platform to spearhead a major migration project and lead a talented data engineering team at a fast-growing, tech-driven business. Why this role? Lead the migration of an existing Azure data warehouse to Google BigQuery , creating a scalable, modern platform to power analytics, BI, and data science. Join a collaborative, people-first culture that's been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 5+ years running. Take ownership of strategy, architecture, and delivery - with the freedom to innovate and drive change. Hybrid working model: South London office 1-3 days per week , balanced with flexibility to work from home. ? What you'll be doing: Own the end-to-end migration to BigQuery, working with both internal teams and implementation partners. Define and evolve the data platform strategy, governance, and roadmap. Manage and mentor a team of data engineers, fostering excellence and collaboration. Drive adoption of modern data engineering practices: CI/CD for data pipelines, DevOps/DataOps, Infrastructure-as-Code. Partner with stakeholders across pricing, analytics, operations, finance, and product to deliver real business value. Stay ahead of industry trends, ensuring the platform remains innovative, secure, and robust. ? What we're looking for: 5+ years' experience in data engineering, warehousing, or platform leadership. Proven track record of delivering large-scale data warehouse migrations (BigQuery experience strongly preferred). Hands-on expertise with SQL, Python, Airflow, DBT/Dataform, Terraform , and modern data architecture. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills. Experience driving complex data projects in agile, cross-functional teams. ? Nice-to-haves: Background in insurance or other regulated industries. Knowledge of GDPR, data privacy, and security practices. Familiarity with BI tools (e.g. Looker, Power BI) or ML/AI platforms. Package & Perks: Salary up to £110,000 + annual bonus . Hybrid working (South London office 1-3 days per week). 25 days holiday + bank holidays (with ability to buy/sell). Private medical cover, life insurance, pension scheme. Wellbeing programme, retail discounts, charitable giving scheme. Ongoing learning & development opportunities.
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Your role in the team As the Digital Product Manager for the Security DevOps Automation team, you will own and drive the product strategy for Identity and Access Management (IAM) automation solutions. Your focus will include key capabilities such as password and account lifecycle management, entitlement metadata management, multi-factor authentication (MFA) configuration, and token registration. You will partner closely with Cybersecurity, IT, user experience teams, and end users to design and deliver intuitive, secure, and scalable self-service platforms that reduce operational friction, minimize downtime, and decrease reliance on helpdesk support. In this role, you will also lead initiatives to automate and optimize security infrastructure management, ensuring seamless integration across network and security operations. Your work will directly contribute to improving efficiency, resilience, and agility within our technology ecosystem. Key responsibilities Product Strategy and Vision: Develop and communicate the vision and strategy for digital product/s. Market Research: Conduct market and user research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape. Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch new digital products. Roadmap Management: Create and continuously maintain a product roadmap that aligns with business goals and customer needs. Ongoing Management: Work with the Digital Product team to write & groom stories, prioritize, and manage the backlog. Performance Monitoring: Definite product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Stakeholder Communication: Communicate product progress and updates to internal stakeholders and external partners. Budget Management: Manage product budgets and resources efficiently. Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to continually improve the product. Essential Skills All applicants must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK for employment at Allstate. Allstate is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy. A minimum of 5 years of software development lifecycle management experience. A minimum of 5 years of product management experience. A minimum of 2 years' experience with identity and access management. Previous experience with Agile methodologies and product management tooling. Technical knowledge of development processes, human centered design, UX/UI design, and Identity and Access Management concepts and technologies. Desirable Skills Proven success leading cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, analysts, and business stakeholders, to deliver measurable business outcomes and elevate customer experience. Supervisory Responsibilities This job does not have supervisory duties. Job Posting End Date: Monday the 13th of October :59pm Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact. Why join us? Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate's European Digital Centre of Excellence-recent winners of 'Best Use of Cloud Services' at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility. We're a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value. We offer: • A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts • Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D • Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth • A people-first culture with flexible working options Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way. Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position. Posting End Date: 01 October 2025
06/10/2025
Full time
At Allstate, great things happen when our people work together to protect families and their belongings from life's uncertainties. And for more than 90 years our innovative drive has kept us a step ahead of our customers' evolving needs. From advocating for seat belts, air bags and graduated driving laws, to being an industry leader in pricing sophistication, telematics, and, more recently, device and identity protection. Your role in the team As the Digital Product Manager for the Security DevOps Automation team, you will own and drive the product strategy for Identity and Access Management (IAM) automation solutions. Your focus will include key capabilities such as password and account lifecycle management, entitlement metadata management, multi-factor authentication (MFA) configuration, and token registration. You will partner closely with Cybersecurity, IT, user experience teams, and end users to design and deliver intuitive, secure, and scalable self-service platforms that reduce operational friction, minimize downtime, and decrease reliance on helpdesk support. In this role, you will also lead initiatives to automate and optimize security infrastructure management, ensuring seamless integration across network and security operations. Your work will directly contribute to improving efficiency, resilience, and agility within our technology ecosystem. Key responsibilities Product Strategy and Vision: Develop and communicate the vision and strategy for digital product/s. Market Research: Conduct market and user research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive landscape. Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and launch new digital products. Roadmap Management: Create and continuously maintain a product roadmap that aligns with business goals and customer needs. Ongoing Management: Work with the Digital Product team to write & groom stories, prioritize, and manage the backlog. Performance Monitoring: Definite product performance metrics & monitor product performance using analytics tools and make data-driven decisions. Stakeholder Communication: Communicate product progress and updates to internal stakeholders and external partners. Budget Management: Manage product budgets and resources efficiently. Customer Feedback: Gather and analyze customer feedback to continually improve the product. Essential Skills All applicants must demonstrate they have a legal right to work in the UK for employment at Allstate. Allstate is not providing sponsorship for this vacancy. A minimum of 5 years of software development lifecycle management experience. A minimum of 5 years of product management experience. A minimum of 2 years' experience with identity and access management. Previous experience with Agile methodologies and product management tooling. Technical knowledge of development processes, human centered design, UX/UI design, and Identity and Access Management concepts and technologies. Desirable Skills Proven success leading cross-functional teams, including engineers, designers, analysts, and business stakeholders, to deliver measurable business outcomes and elevate customer experience. Supervisory Responsibilities This job does not have supervisory duties. Job Posting End Date: Monday the 13th of October :59pm Joining our team isn't just a job - it's an opportunity. One that takes your skills and pushes them to the next level. One that encourages you to challenge the status quo. One where you can shape the future of protection while supporting causes that mean the most to you. Joining our team means being part of something bigger - a winning team making a meaningful impact. Why join us? Allstate NI is proud to be Allstate's European Digital Centre of Excellence-recent winners of 'Best Use of Cloud Services' at the Belfast Telegraph IT Awards 2024, and recognised for our community and sustainability impact at the 2024 Business in the Community Awards and Gold accreditation for Environmental Responsibility. We're a product-driven, cloud-first organisation delivering real outcomes through modern technology, a digital product-centric talent model, and a culture rooted in engineering excellence. Our teams work in cross-functional structures, guided by an outcome-based delivery approach that accelerates speed, agility, and value. We offer: • A generous, flexible benefits package including annual leave, healthcare and dental cover, pension, and lifestyle discounts • Access to world-class learning platforms and award-winning L&D • Clear career paths, internal mobility, and a strong focus on growth • A people-first culture with flexible working options Be part of a high-performing, socially responsible organisation where your work has purpose, and your growth is supported every step of the way. Statement on Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities Allstate NI wishes to ensure equal opportunity is given to all job applicants. This company will not discriminate on the grounds of race, gender (including gender reassignment status), sexual orientation, religious belief, political opinion, marital status, age or disability. We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as women are currently under-represented in our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from women. All appointments will be made on merit. Applicants should note Allstate NI complete AccessNI background checks on all candidates offered a position. Posting End Date: 01 October 2025
Join us on a transformative journey as a Solution Architect-Component Designer Assurance & AI, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences. Operational Support Systems (OSS) & Tools is a newly formed functional unit in the Network Product domain at Barclays. The Barclays OSS & Tools Engineering team is responsible for the design, build and operate of the underlying OSS infrastructure and toolchain across cloud, data centre, campus and branch that are required to run the Barclays Global Network at scale. To be successful as a Solution Architect, you should have experience with Demonstrable experience of building high scale observability solutions using open-source tooling like ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, Nagios, Telegraf and others. Knowledge and demonstrable hands-on experience with middleware technologies (Kafka, API gateways and others) and Data Engineering tools/frameworks like Apache Spark, Airflow, Flink and Hadoop ecosystems. Understanding of network technology fundamentals, Data Structures, scalable system design and ability to translate information in a structured manner for wider product and engineering teams to translate into working solution. Some other highly valued skills may include Knowledge of DevOps tooling, GitOps, CI/CD, configuration management, Jenkins, build pipelines and source control systems. Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure services: compute, storage, networking, hybrid connectivity, monitoring/logging, security and IAM. Programming experience in one of the highlevel languages like Python, Java, Golang and NetDevOps automation and AI engineering (GenAI/Agentic AI), API service development. Proficiency in Agile Methodologies Scrum/Kanban, backlog and workflow mgmt. and SRE specific reporting (MTTR, deployment frequency, SLO and others) You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills Location is Knutsford Purpose of the role To design, develop, and implement solutions to complex business problems, collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, and design and implement solutions that meet those needs and create solutions that balance technology risks against business delivery, driving consistency. Accountabilities Design and development of solutions as products that can evolve, meeting business requirements that align with modern software engineering practices and automated delivery tooling. This includes identification and implementation of the technologies and platforms. Targeted design activities that apply an appropriate workload placement strategy and maximise the benefit of cloud capabilities such as elasticity, serverless, containerisation etc. Best practice designs incorporating security principles (such as defence in depth and reduction of blast radius) that meet the Bank's resiliency expectations. Solutions that appropriately balance risks and controls to deliver the agreed business and technology value. Adoption of standardised solutions where they fit. If no standard solutions fit, feed into their ongoing evolution where appropriate. Fault finding and performance issues support to operational support teams, leveraging available tooling. Solution design impact assessment in terms of risk, capacity and cost impact, inc. estimation of project change and ongoing run costs. Development of the requisite architecture inputs required to comply with the banks governance processes, including design artefacts required for architecture, privacy, security and records management governance processes. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
06/10/2025
Full time
Join us on a transformative journey as a Solution Architect-Component Designer Assurance & AI, where you'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You'll harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our digital offerings, ensuring unapparelled customer experiences. Operational Support Systems (OSS) & Tools is a newly formed functional unit in the Network Product domain at Barclays. The Barclays OSS & Tools Engineering team is responsible for the design, build and operate of the underlying OSS infrastructure and toolchain across cloud, data centre, campus and branch that are required to run the Barclays Global Network at scale. To be successful as a Solution Architect, you should have experience with Demonstrable experience of building high scale observability solutions using open-source tooling like ELK, Grafana, Prometheus, Nagios, Telegraf and others. Knowledge and demonstrable hands-on experience with middleware technologies (Kafka, API gateways and others) and Data Engineering tools/frameworks like Apache Spark, Airflow, Flink and Hadoop ecosystems. Understanding of network technology fundamentals, Data Structures, scalable system design and ability to translate information in a structured manner for wider product and engineering teams to translate into working solution. Some other highly valued skills may include Knowledge of DevOps tooling, GitOps, CI/CD, configuration management, Jenkins, build pipelines and source control systems. Working knowledge of cloud infrastructure services: compute, storage, networking, hybrid connectivity, monitoring/logging, security and IAM. Programming experience in one of the highlevel languages like Python, Java, Golang and NetDevOps automation and AI engineering (GenAI/Agentic AI), API service development. Proficiency in Agile Methodologies Scrum/Kanban, backlog and workflow mgmt. and SRE specific reporting (MTTR, deployment frequency, SLO and others) You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills Location is Knutsford Purpose of the role To design, develop, and implement solutions to complex business problems, collaborating with stakeholders to understand their needs and requirements, and design and implement solutions that meet those needs and create solutions that balance technology risks against business delivery, driving consistency. Accountabilities Design and development of solutions as products that can evolve, meeting business requirements that align with modern software engineering practices and automated delivery tooling. This includes identification and implementation of the technologies and platforms. Targeted design activities that apply an appropriate workload placement strategy and maximise the benefit of cloud capabilities such as elasticity, serverless, containerisation etc. Best practice designs incorporating security principles (such as defence in depth and reduction of blast radius) that meet the Bank's resiliency expectations. Solutions that appropriately balance risks and controls to deliver the agreed business and technology value. Adoption of standardised solutions where they fit. If no standard solutions fit, feed into their ongoing evolution where appropriate. Fault finding and performance issues support to operational support teams, leveraging available tooling. Solution design impact assessment in terms of risk, capacity and cost impact, inc. estimation of project change and ongoing run costs. Development of the requisite architecture inputs required to comply with the banks governance processes, including design artefacts required for architecture, privacy, security and records management governance processes. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change. Plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/ processes; deliver continuous improvements and escalate breaches of policies/procedures If managing a team, they define jobs and responsibilities, planning for the department's future needs and operations, counselling employees on performance and contributing to employee pay decisions/changes. They may also lead a number of specialists to influence the operations of a department, in alignment with strategic as well as tactical priorities, while balancing short and long term goals and ensuring that budgets and schedules meet corporate requirements If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others OR for an individual contributor, they will be a subject matter expert within own discipline and will guide technical direction. They will lead collaborative, multi-year assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will train, guide and coach less experienced specialists and provide information affecting long term profits, organisational risks and strategic decisions Advise key stakeholders, including functional leadership teams and senior management on functional and cross functional areas of impact and alignment. Manage and mitigate risks through assessment, in support of the control and governance agenda. Demonstrate leadership and accountability for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work your team does. Demonstrate comprehensive understanding of the organisation functions to contribute to achieving the goals of the business. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategies. Create solutions based on sophisticated analytical thought comparing and selecting complex alternatives. In-depth analysis with interpretative thinking will be required to define problems and develop innovative solutions. Adopt and include the outcomes of extensive research in problem solving processes. Seek out, build and maintain trusting relationships and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders in order to accomplish key business objectives, using influencing and negotiating skills to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
InterSystems provides the information engines that power some of the world's most important applications. In healthcare, finance, government, and other sectors where lives and livelihoods are at stake, InterSystems has been a strategic technology provider since 1978. InterSystems is a privately held company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts (USA), with offices worldwide, and its software products are used daily by millions of people in more than 100 countries. For more information about InterSystems, the Cache database, Ensemble, HealthShare, and TrakCare. The Hosted Services organization was formed in 2015 to enable the delivery of fully managed and hosted TrakCare and other healthcare related solutions. With five established datacentre locations globally, and several contracts in the pipeline, Hosted Services is expected to continue to grow. To support this growth, we are now looking for a Network Engineer to work within our Hosting Services team to oversee the ongoing delivery, administration and security compliance of the network infrastructure underpinning our hosted services internationally. Responsibilities Provide expert-level support for the network infrastructure that underpins our data center based services. Ensure that network service levels are monitored, reviewed and reported on a regular basis, and that the necessary steps are taken to resolve any issues or negative trends that may be identified. Ensure that network and related activities are completed within agreed timelines and/or in line with agreed schedules. Work with technical architects, project managers and other stakeholders to identify, assess, select and present appropriate network solutions for their needs. Build and deploy agreed solutions within specified timelines. Develop, implement and test disaster recovery and/or network fail-over plans as required. Maintain operational acceptance criteria for network solutions to be supported by the hosting team, and work with the appropriate delivery teams to ensure that these are met before transition into production. Ensure that network and associated service components under management are monitored 24x7 for availability, capacity and performance. Monitor and report on network capacity across all network elements, and pro-actively identify and address potential issues in a timely manner. Ensure that agreed network and access processes are followed and, in particular, that events, incidents and requests are dealt with in a timely manner using the appropriate operational processes and tools. Ensure ongoing compliance with network and related security policies Ensure that network and related solutions are documented, including network diagrams, "as-built" configurations, IP address data, and support procedures e.g. "how to fail-over a connection", etc. Maintain good relationships with other team members, other teams, customers and suppliers in order to maximize team working and collaboration. Continue to look for ways that the service can be improved and, where agreed, lead or assist with the implementation of service improvements. In particular, focus on service automation opportunities in line with the wider hosted services strategy and available tools; continue to optimize performance, efficiency and utilization. Provide consultation to customers and stakeholders on in-life customer solutions. Provide 24x7 support as part of the wider hosting operations team. Required experience & qualifications Minimum of CCNP with routing and switching or security certification Strong knowledge and hands-on experience of configuring, troubleshooting and supporting Cisco and F5 networking equipment in a datacentre environment, specifically Cisco Nexus switches, Cisco ASA firewalls, F5 LTM and DNS load balancers. Strong network design and management skills and experience, including setting up firewall rules, dynamic routing, load balancing, intrusion detection and prevention, setting up remote access and site-to-site VPNs. Strong practical experience of following ITIL processes in a 24x7 operations environment with tight SLA and security compliance requirements. Practical experience with the majority of: Cisco Nexus 7000/9000 series, NX-OS, IOS, VDC, VPC, HSRP, STP, NTP, logging, port channels, layer 3 switching Cisco ASR (100x), IOS, XE, OSFP, BGP, VRF, NTP, logging Cisco ASA, IPS, ASAv, Multi-context IPSEC VPN, Anyconnect SSL VPN, NAT, ACLs F5 LTM, route domains, partitions, pools, nodes, irules, GTM - DNS Management, GLB Desirable skills: Good client and relationship management ability with excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills Able to demonstrate flexibility, motivation as well as excellent problem solving and team working Knowledge of service monitoring and alerting (Nagios, Cacti preferred). Knowledge of configuration management (Puppet preferred). Ability to manage 3rd party vendors e.g. F5, Cisco
06/10/2025
Full time
InterSystems provides the information engines that power some of the world's most important applications. In healthcare, finance, government, and other sectors where lives and livelihoods are at stake, InterSystems has been a strategic technology provider since 1978. InterSystems is a privately held company headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts (USA), with offices worldwide, and its software products are used daily by millions of people in more than 100 countries. For more information about InterSystems, the Cache database, Ensemble, HealthShare, and TrakCare. The Hosted Services organization was formed in 2015 to enable the delivery of fully managed and hosted TrakCare and other healthcare related solutions. With five established datacentre locations globally, and several contracts in the pipeline, Hosted Services is expected to continue to grow. To support this growth, we are now looking for a Network Engineer to work within our Hosting Services team to oversee the ongoing delivery, administration and security compliance of the network infrastructure underpinning our hosted services internationally. Responsibilities Provide expert-level support for the network infrastructure that underpins our data center based services. Ensure that network service levels are monitored, reviewed and reported on a regular basis, and that the necessary steps are taken to resolve any issues or negative trends that may be identified. Ensure that network and related activities are completed within agreed timelines and/or in line with agreed schedules. Work with technical architects, project managers and other stakeholders to identify, assess, select and present appropriate network solutions for their needs. Build and deploy agreed solutions within specified timelines. Develop, implement and test disaster recovery and/or network fail-over plans as required. Maintain operational acceptance criteria for network solutions to be supported by the hosting team, and work with the appropriate delivery teams to ensure that these are met before transition into production. Ensure that network and associated service components under management are monitored 24x7 for availability, capacity and performance. Monitor and report on network capacity across all network elements, and pro-actively identify and address potential issues in a timely manner. Ensure that agreed network and access processes are followed and, in particular, that events, incidents and requests are dealt with in a timely manner using the appropriate operational processes and tools. Ensure ongoing compliance with network and related security policies Ensure that network and related solutions are documented, including network diagrams, "as-built" configurations, IP address data, and support procedures e.g. "how to fail-over a connection", etc. Maintain good relationships with other team members, other teams, customers and suppliers in order to maximize team working and collaboration. Continue to look for ways that the service can be improved and, where agreed, lead or assist with the implementation of service improvements. In particular, focus on service automation opportunities in line with the wider hosted services strategy and available tools; continue to optimize performance, efficiency and utilization. Provide consultation to customers and stakeholders on in-life customer solutions. Provide 24x7 support as part of the wider hosting operations team. Required experience & qualifications Minimum of CCNP with routing and switching or security certification Strong knowledge and hands-on experience of configuring, troubleshooting and supporting Cisco and F5 networking equipment in a datacentre environment, specifically Cisco Nexus switches, Cisco ASA firewalls, F5 LTM and DNS load balancers. Strong network design and management skills and experience, including setting up firewall rules, dynamic routing, load balancing, intrusion detection and prevention, setting up remote access and site-to-site VPNs. Strong practical experience of following ITIL processes in a 24x7 operations environment with tight SLA and security compliance requirements. Practical experience with the majority of: Cisco Nexus 7000/9000 series, NX-OS, IOS, VDC, VPC, HSRP, STP, NTP, logging, port channels, layer 3 switching Cisco ASR (100x), IOS, XE, OSFP, BGP, VRF, NTP, logging Cisco ASA, IPS, ASAv, Multi-context IPSEC VPN, Anyconnect SSL VPN, NAT, ACLs F5 LTM, route domains, partitions, pools, nodes, irules, GTM - DNS Management, GLB Desirable skills: Good client and relationship management ability with excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills Able to demonstrate flexibility, motivation as well as excellent problem solving and team working Knowledge of service monitoring and alerting (Nagios, Cacti preferred). Knowledge of configuration management (Puppet preferred). Ability to manage 3rd party vendors e.g. F5, Cisco
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