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ZTP is rapidly growing and successful energy consultancy and software company, working with nationwide corporate and I&C clients. Our services are centred around our industry leading energy management and purchasing software solutions Trace and Kiveev, which are designed and built-in house. Our consultancy offering includes energy procurement, energy management, and financial services, while our software services provide SaaS solutions to major energy users and competing consultancies. With ambitious growth plans, we are always looking for talented professionals from the energy industry to join our expanding team. As a Billing Team Leader, you will manage a team of invoice validators, ensuring accurate, timely billing and reporting for our clients. You will play a crucial role in identifying supplier errors and cost-saving opportunities supporting operational excellence and maintaining the highest standards of client service. This role involves coaching and developing your team, building strong relationships with client and internal team, and driving invocation in systems and processes. Key Responsibilities Leadership: Lead the Billing team, fostering a high-performance culture aligned with ZTP s goals. Coach and develop team members to improve accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail. Support development and maintenance of training materials. Manage resource allocations, workload distribution, and project assignments. Serve as an escalation point for complex queries or when the Billing Team Manager is unavailable. Ensure the meets all KPIs and SLAs. Conduct regular team meetings to communicate updates and share best practices. Support a collaborative team culture across the Billing function. Invoice Validation: Oversee obtaining bills from supplier portals, emails, phone calls, and other sources. Project manage the team to move meters onto EDI. Validate EDI and paper bills across all utilities (gas, electricity, water, heat, MOP, other commodities). Ensure PDF copies of bills are uploaded as required. Identify and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers. Update internal systems with accurate billing data. Investigate and respond to internal teams, clients, suppliers and third party queries. Review and update tasks to maintain SLA compliance. Reporting: Issue payment files on agreed days. Update and issue client reports according to SLAs. Report missing bills and disputes to suppliers, internal teams, and clients. Support regular KPI/SLA reporting internally and externally. Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance measures to maintain high service standards. Conduct quality check and periodic audits, implementing corrective actions as needed. Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation in processes and software usage. Identify inefficiencies and suggest process/system improvements. Optimise team operations to maximise productivity and minimise costs. Stay updated on industry developments to align ZTP systems with client requirements. Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement: Develop and maintain strong relationships with energy suppliers. Attend client meetings as required. Collaborate with account management teams to ensure client satisfaction and retention. Work with internal services teams (debt, accruals, and recharging) to support delivery of ZTP services. Experience / Knowledge Please note: Only candidates with prior experience in the energy industry will be considered. Minimum of 3 years of experience in the energy industry with a consultancy / brokerage specialising in bill validation Minimum of 1 year of team leadership experience Strong understanding of the energy industry Excellent knowledge of the bill validation process and all element of a utility bill Proficient in Microsoft packages (Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneNote) Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, concatenate) Advanced Excel skills and Power BI experience is desirable Key Skills / Competencies Leadership and people management Analytical, critical, and strategic thinking Problem solving and proactive mindset Strong negotiation and contract management skills Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to explain complex concepts clearly High accuracy and attention to detail Ability to build and manage interpersonal relationships at all levels Emotional intelligence Works well under pressure in fast-paced environment Excellent organisational skills and time management Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively Company Benefits Competitive compensation package Remote/Hybrid working and flexible working options 25 days annual leave Career development pathways and promotion opportunities Pension Family Friendly Policies Vision and Flu reimbursement We Work office membership Company and team meetups Wellbeing initiatives, recognition schemes, and paid volunteering days Learning and Development opportunities Travel expenses reimbursement ZTP continues to grow at pace, making this an excellent opportunity to join us at an exciting stage of our development. If you have experience in the energy industry and are ready for a fresh challenge, we d love to hear from you apply today!

Nexperia is one of the world s leaders in essential semiconductors and aspires to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. This ambition can be achieved through our next-generation technologies, ongoing improvement in manufacturing sustainability, state-of-the-art facilities, and, most importantly, investing in our people. We are expanding our site IT Management team following a recent promotion by hiring a Factory IT Manager to lead IT-related operations in a high-volume, fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing site. What our Factory IT Manager will do: Nexperia Manchester employs over 1000 people across Production, Engineering, and site support services, working together to produce over 14,000 semiconductors each week. Reporting to the Head of Front-end Manufacturing IT, the Factory IT Manager will lead and manage all IT operations within the wafer fabrication facility. This includes tool interfaces, factory automation, manufacturing execution systems, and data infrastructure. As well as being responsible for ensuring 24/7 uptime of the factory IT systems, you will also drive transformation initiatives, whilst maintaining cybersecurity and compliance within the factory environment. This position offers a rare opportunity to make an impact within IT operations at one of the UK s largest semiconductor manufacturing sites, whilst inspiring a growing team of IT professionals. Key responsibilities will also include: Leading and managing all IT operations within the wafer fabrication facility, including tool interfaces, factory automation, Manufacturing Execution Systems, and Data Infrastructure Collaborating with Fab Operations, including Engineering and Production teams, to support production demand and optimize system uptime Ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of IT systems critical to fab manufacturing processes (e.g., MES, SPC, APC, Factory Bus, SECS/GEM interfaces, Plant Maintenance) Managing and coordinating factory IT projects, including upgrades, migrations, new tool integration, and system improvements Developing and implementing IT standards, procedures, and documentation to support fab operations and industry compliance (e.g., ISO, VDA, or SEMI standards) Driving digital innovation and automation initiatives, including the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance, Yield Optimization, and Smart Factory Solutions, including interfacing with Robotics Ensuring cybersecurity best practices are enforced across all fab-connected systems Overseeing vendor relationships, service contracts, and Factory IT support staff or contractors on-site, including a dedicated Factory Systems Support team (CIM), Operational Technology Engineers, Data Engineers, and Web Developer Monitoring and reporting on system performance, availability, and incident response metrics Providing leadership in incident management and root cause analysis for system-related issues, while also ensuring effective change control procedures for all changes introduced to the factory (ITIL) Managing and leading a team of eight IT professionals with growth plans What the Factory IT Manager will need: Essential requirements: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, related field, or relevant industrial experience 7+ years of IT or OT experience in a manufacturing or semiconductor environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role In-depth knowledge of factory manufacturing systems, including MES (e.g., FACTORYworks, Camstar, or proprietary), Tool Automation, SECS/GEM protocols, Plant Maintenance (Xsite), APC/SPC systems Experience in managing mission-critical IT infrastructure in a 24/7 operational environment Strong understanding of IT networking, databases (SQL, Oracle), server (Windows, Linux), storage systems, and virtualization Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory compliance relevant to semiconductor manufacturing Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment Ability to work on-site full-time with occasional travel to other sites Ability to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship Desirable requirements: Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies and implementation experience ITIL or relevant technical certifications Prior experience in a Semiconductor Wafer Fab is a strong plus, but not essential What your benefits will include: Remuneration & Reward Base salary of £60,000-£90,000 (DOE), Annual Incentive Plan of up to 24% , excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9% , Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, recognition rewards scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance, long term incentive plans (DOE) and more. Health & Wellbeing 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced sick pay, on-site medical centre, virtual GP benefit, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment reductions, and a variety of sports and social clubs. Professional Development Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, opportunity to contribute and work with cutting-edge technologies. Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, and paid time off for every employee to support charitable work. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030. Be Part of Something Bigger.

Job Title: Test Manager Duration: 3 Months Location: Cambridge, Luton or Macclesfield Rate: 500 per day - PAYE via Umbrella Job Role: The role is accountable for managing the testing solutions to approved budget and schedule commitments whilst meeting required quality and compliance standards. Focus areas include stakeholder management, risk management and delivery of good testing practices and strategies. Key Responsibilities: Leading the delivery of software testing services within internal projects and programmes to meet business needs with a hands on approach where required. Being able to lead large testing projects to successfully deliver for the business and IT teams. Create and sustain great relationships with key stakeholders from an operational and tactical perspective. Overseeing and managing test strategies, test planning, and good practices on IT projects. Managing and leading testing on multiple programmes/projects with the ability to prioritise, lead and guide the testing teams to successful delivery. Working in a globally distributed team including coaching and mentoring more junior members of the team. Provide the leadership to balances budget, staffing mix, and milestones when building test plans and schedules. Customer facing communications, driving testing engagement strategies, effective risks & issues management, ensuring processes are effectively used. Ensure problems are resolved and escalated as appropriate. Proactive approach to problem solving with strong lateral and critical thinking skills. Work with the technology groups and business areas to review project estimations and costs surrounding project funding. When necessary, drive the efforts surrounding testing evidence for auditing and regulation purposes for projects, based upon their specific regulatory needs. Ensure the testing teams engaged on the projects adhere to all standards, quality, and compliance, as well as processes, defined technical capabilities, and good practices. Establish program governance and lead Decision Point reviews; member Steering Committee meetings. Support / lead testing of a world-class centre of excellence supporting all types of project methodology (Scrum, KanBan, Waterfall, V-Model, SAFe, etc). Collaborating with product owners and project managers regarding any changes in scope or schedule, challenging whether these changes are justified, covered financially and agreed to by appropriate decision makers. Collaborating with other testing leads on testing demand and resource management. Identifying, leading and/or supporting process improvement initiatives within the project. Experience of Session Based Test Management, exploratory testing and different tools for assisting testing. Self-learner and serious about remaining up to date with testing industry advancements. Ability to grasp and understand new technology and concepts. Essential Skills: Create, Manage and Own testing strategies inline withGxP and validation requirements. Collaborate with QA, business, and IT teams to ensure traceability and compliance. Manage test planning, execution, and reporting across integrated systems. Use tools like HP ALM, Confluence, JIRA (Xray), or Veeva Vault for test and defect management. Strong understanding of Pharma regulatory frameworks. Proven track record in managing end-to-end lifecycle of testing in Pharma IT projects. Excellent documentation and stakeholder communication skills. Experience with Pharma system implementations or upgrades. "Nice to Have" Skills: Familiarity with Agile or hybrid methodologies in regulated environments. Background in Professional Services, Clinical Trials, or Pharmacovigilance. Exposure to cloud-based Pharma platforms Exposure to Pharmaceutical data types. Manage Automation (Seleenium, Leapwork) and Performance (Microfocus Performance Center) test teams within the life cycle of IT projects. Knowledge of AI/ML.

Supplier Portal Integartion SME - HSBC Description Big Bank Funding. FinTech Thinking. Technology teams in the UK work closely with our global businesses to help design and build digital services that allow our millions of customers around the world, to bank quickly, simply and securely. They also run and manage our IT infrastructure, data centres and core banking systems that power the world's leading international bank. Our multi-disciplined teams include: DevOps engineers, IT architects, front and back end developers, infrastructure specialists, cyber experts, as well as project and programme managers. Responsibilities: Procurement IT need a Supplier Portal Integration SME to support the Procure to Pay Process with an "expert" understanding of the domain Procurement use Tradeshift as a managed service for e-invoicing integration for third party spend Tradeshift is tightly integrated with Oracle Fusion for PO and Invoice electronic exchange Tradeshift is a strategic platform needing further expansion to global markets integrated to Oracle Fusion Tradeshift may expand to other ERP solutions such as Coupa over time Qualifications Essential Skillset/Experience: Proven experience in Procurement technology, primarily Source to Pay with implementation of Tier 1 IT solutions (Coupa, SAP, Oracle etc.) Previous Tradeshift integration experience with ERP preferably Oracle Fusion. This could include experience of other solutions such as Tungsten End to end configuration design understanding of Oracle Procure to Pay and Supplier Portal and their file transmission capabilities Able to document design, perform configuration, integration to ERP, test and release Tradeshift change and country on-boarding Understanding of FS Change Management process and service management principles Ability to perform change orders costings and ensure alignment to banking guidelines Manage an offshore BAU team, ensure training, SME guidance and continuous upskilling team An understanding of IT service ownership including Tradeshift resilience, cyber, security and IT risks management Ability to perform IT advisory for HSBC for best practice in simplifying bank processes, ensuring Tradeshift solution data integrity remains strong Excellent communication skills as leading stakeholder workshops and meetings will be mandatory (including System Integrator experience) Contribute in how to best implement a production support model. Core understanding of Agile Methodology and Change Management processes Work closely with IT project management and IT operational teams providing support and guidance. Absorb other Procurement IT remit

ABOUT THE ROLE Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security? Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government? Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? If so, we want you to join our team! We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals. Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)   ABOUT YOU The successful candidate will have Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority. OUR BENEFITS Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements Part-time and job share opportunities  - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service) An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues Discounted health and fitness membership Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union   HOW TO APPLY All applications must be made on online - please visit   https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke   For an informal discussion about this role please contact Name Matt Canterford Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer Phone Number 07706 349657 Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023 Interviews will be held the week commencing:   3 July 2023   Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date   Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by  Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board   Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities          

At Capgemini Invent, we help our clients to embrace innovation and transformation to get the future they want. By combining strategy, technology, data science, and creative design expertise with an inventive mindset, we partner with our clients to innovate and transform their business, helping them navigate today, while plotting a course for the future. About Capgemini Invent As the digital innovation, design and transformation brand of the Capgemini Group, Capgemini Invent enables CxOs to envision and shape the future of their businesses. Located in more than 36 offices and 37 creative studios around the world, it comprises a 10,000+ strong team of strategists, data scientists, product and experience designers, brand experts and technologists who develop new digital services, products, experiences and business models for sustainable growth. Capgemini Invent is an integral part of Capgemini, a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2021 global revenues of €18 billion Our brand promise "Get The Future You Want" reflects our passion for people and technology and highlights the company's commitment to inclusion and sustainability. An important aspect of 'Get the Future You Want' is to balance hybrid ways of working between your Capgemini office, home, and client location (where applicable). We recognise that it is an imperative to create flexibility so you can enjoy an optimal work-life balance and feel empowered to achieve success. When you come onboard, or before, please discuss this with your manager so you can agree the best ways of working for your role, team, and client. Get The Future You Want See what it's like to work at Capgemini Invent, visit our Glassdoor page As an Agile Coach, you'll: Work with project teams to analyse current systems and processes, then design a strategy for the adoption of agile best practices across an organisation or portfolio Guide teams to help them stay on track with agile techniques and ceremonies, fine-tuning approaches as needed to ensure the overall strategy is being met Lead agile workshops for both development and functional teams, as well as key stakeholders Promote and advocate a culture of continuous improvement, setting goals and milestones and being accountable for them Drive cultural change by championing an agile mindset and ensure the organisation is at the forefront of industry best practices Facilitate learning and development through individual and team coaching Coach senior management in agile practices to ensure adoption of best practices from top-down Effectively communicate agile principles, scrum practices and the overall target operating model across an organisation Champion the use of effective metrics and other objective measures across cross-functional teams Undertake daily follow-ups with individual team members to ensure projects are on track and goals are being met Keep an objective perspective on issues and troubleshoots by applying agile principles Support teams in determining the resource allocation and specific roles to maintain agile practices and ensure smooth project delivery Foster a culture of collaboration with other agile coaches, and building a network with other agile champions across the organisation Skills you will need: Proven experience as an Agile coach in a team or organisation that has been applying agile principles, practices, and theory Understanding and experience of widely accepted successful agile techniques Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, increasing transparency and measuring success Knowledge of various well-documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach Experience with agile project management tools such as Team Foundation Server or the Atlassian suite of products such as Jira, Confluence Experience of mentoring colleagues Knowledge of business requirements prioritisation techniques Ability to lead a team of resources across multiple sites, whilst building solid business relationships Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills; must be capable of focusing and maintaining project direction and be able to lead and motivate a team of specialist technical and/or business resources, as well as management of senior stakeholders Experience of managing projects with business and technology deliverables and / or changes involving external third-party providers Ability to communicate effectively within a team, across teams and in larger communities of practice Experience of facilitating difficult discussions and agile ceremonies Assertiveness, to ensure that Agile principles are adhered to while being pragmatic about practices Enthusiasm, to be a source of motivation for individuals and teams and able to lead teams to self-organisation A strong sense of personal continuous improvement - be growing your skill sets, learning new tools or sharing techniques across a community We are hiring all levels of experience. Whether you have been working as part of a small team or leading large or complex engagements, we have the role for you. Potential is also just as important to us as having the required skills. If you have the right mindset and you're passionate about the role, we will be able to provide you with bespoke training and the support to build all the skills you need. An overview of the role As an Agile Coach you will be joining the growing and exciting Digital Factory community who are continually sharing knowledge and expertise. We are all passionate about user centred design, critical thinking, problem solving and designing and building digital services and products. Working at Capgemini Invent would give you opportunities to develop and grow, working with major clients in both public and private sector. Our offices are in a variety of locations including London, Manchester and Glasgow. We offer hybrid working, however depending on your project you may have to travel to client locations. The work: No matter the project or customer, your work will have a meaningful impact on society, businesses and lives. It's really rewarding. And it's also really varied. You'll potentially work on a huge variety of projects (some larger than others), so you could gain lots of experience in a short amount of time. Collaboration and Innovation: We really believe in creating a partnership with our customers. Using our Accelerated Solutions Environment (ASE), you'll get to know the customer's needs and challenges, demo innovative solutions and quickly solve problems. It'll help you discover unexpected answers together. Why us? Capgemini Invent UK is a winner at the Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards for the 2nd year running, placing in the top 50 employers in its list of the Best Places to Work in 2022. At Capgemini Invent we pride ourselves on our collaborative innovation culture and we provide autonomy in driving your own career and developing the skills they need to achieve success. Whilst we're a global consultancy, we're made up of supportive, close-knit communities all working to get the best solutions for our customers and create the best working environment for our employees. We offer formal training and certifications from industry leaders specific to your role, as well as informal trainings, support and mentorship in our Digital Business Analyst Consultant community. We offer interesting and challenging client engagements, opportunities to work and learn from our experienced team of Digital Business Analyst Consultants and the chance to experience a wide range of different clients and industries. Diversity: Capgemini positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people to deliver innovative, world-class solutions for our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us. Our comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle policies enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life needs. Learning and development: There's an endless amount to learn at Capgemini, and an endless number of ways to do so. So, you'll also have unique training opportunities to take advantage of. Some of our consultants even have the chance to go to Les Fontaine (near Paris, France), where we host a conference. Outside of dedicated training..... click apply for full job details

A well-respected global business is looking for 2 mid/senior-level Implementation Consultants to join their growing pensions department on a fully remote basis. This is an exciting new role in a business that has many opportunities for growth and development. The role will be a blend with the majority of the time being hands-off, but still having some hands-on elements at times. Responsibilities: Support and develop junior team members, and manage junior resources for specific tasks Owns and is responsible for performing ad-hoc or unusual implementation data processes, as well as leading client implementation projects Act as a centre of technical and process expertise accessible to other team members, checking other members of the teams work Gather and interpret client requirements and processes, translate these into online solutions Manage system configuration activities and quality Facilitate internal and external system training, and provide appropriate documentation Mentor and coach the implementation Analysts and support Implementation Managers where necessary Meet with clients during the implementation cycle to understand requirements, data, processes and systems, and make recommendations on how to implement products and services Undertake system demonstrations to existing clients Review existing business processes and establish new operating procedures where required Conduct system configuration quality control activities Support the technical development of our technology platforms through participation in analysis and design, and specification production for new and/or enhanced developments Undertake system configuration and data analysis Undertake regular reviews of junior members of the team Experience: Can demonstrate experience of writing and executing VBA code Understand the use of tables and queries, including relationships, join types and lookups Demonstrate advanced knowledge of SQL programming language or an equivalent relational database language Prior exposure to Progress/OpenEdge ABL Previous experience in data or employee benefit system migrations and pensions is essential Be able to describe different data analysis techniques Experience of data migration methodologies; data mapping, data mining and data quality analysis Can demonstrate the ability to perform end-to-end data audits Can demonstrate a good overall understanding of Payroll processing Benefits: Excellent annual leave allowance, starting at 23 days (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave Competitive company matched pension, life assurance, 15 weeks fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave and full paternity pay for two weeks Opportunity to take a paid day to volunteer for one of their charity partners or a cause of your choosing

At Capgemini Invent, we help our clients to embrace innovation and transformation to get the future they want. By combining strategy, technology, data science, and creative design expertise with an inventive mindset, we partner with our clients to innovate and transform their business, helping them navigate today, while plotting a course for the future. About Capgemini Invent As the digital innovation, design and transformation brand of the Capgemini Group, Capgemini Invent enables CxOs to envision and shape the future of their businesses. Located in more than 36 offices and 37 creative studios around the world, it comprises a 10,000+ strong team of strategists, data scientists, product and experience designers, brand experts and technologists who develop new digital services, products, experiences and business models for sustainable growth. Capgemini Invent is an integral part of Capgemini, a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong 55-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering and platforms. The Group reported in 2021 global revenues of €18 billion Our brand promise "Get The Future You Want" reflects our passion for people and technology and highlights the company's commitment to inclusion and sustainability. An important aspect of 'Get the Future You Want' is to balance hybrid ways of working between your Capgemini office, home, and client location (where applicable). We recognise that it is an imperative to create flexibility so you can enjoy an optimal work-life balance and feel empowered to achieve success. When you come onboard, or before, please discuss this with your manager so you can agree the best ways of working for your role, team, and client. Get The Future You Want See what it's like to work at Capgemini Invent, visit our Glassdoor page As an Agile Coach, you'll: Work with project teams to analyse current systems and processes, then design a strategy for the adoption of agile best practices across an organisation or portfolio Guide teams to help them stay on track with agile techniques and ceremonies, fine-tuning approaches as needed to ensure the overall strategy is being met Lead agile workshops for both development and functional teams, as well as key stakeholders Promote and advocate a culture of continuous improvement, setting goals and milestones and being accountable for them Drive cultural change by championing an agile mindset and ensure the organisation is at the forefront of industry best practices Facilitate learning and development through individual and team coaching Coach senior management in agile practices to ensure adoption of best practices from top-down Effectively communicate agile principles, scrum practices and the overall target operating model across an organisation Champion the use of effective metrics and other objective measures across cross-functional teams Undertake daily follow-ups with individual team members to ensure projects are on track and goals are being met Keep an objective perspective on issues and troubleshoots by applying agile principles Support teams in determining the resource allocation and specific roles to maintain agile practices and ensure smooth project delivery Foster a culture of collaboration with other agile coaches, and building a network with other agile champions across the organisation Skills you will need: Proven experience as an Agile coach in a team or organisation that has been applying agile principles, practices, and theory Understanding and experience of widely accepted successful agile techniques Good skills and knowledge of servant leadership, facilitation, situational awareness, conflict resolution, continual improvement, empowerment, increasing transparency and measuring success Knowledge of various well-documented patterns and techniques for filling in the intentional gaps left in the Scrum approach Experience with agile project management tools such as Team Foundation Server or the Atlassian suite of products such as Jira, Confluence Experience of mentoring colleagues Knowledge of business requirements prioritisation techniques Ability to lead a team of resources across multiple sites, whilst building solid business relationships Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills; must be capable of focusing and maintaining project direction and be able to lead and motivate a team of specialist technical and/or business resources, as well as management of senior stakeholders Experience of managing projects with business and technology deliverables and / or changes involving external third-party providers Ability to communicate effectively within a team, across teams and in larger communities of practice Experience of facilitating difficult discussions and agile ceremonies Assertiveness, to ensure that Agile principles are adhered to while being pragmatic about practices Enthusiasm, to be a source of motivation for individuals and teams and able to lead teams to self-organisation A strong sense of personal continuous improvement - be growing your skill sets, learning new tools or sharing techniques across a community We are hiring all levels of experience. Whether you have been working as part of a small team or leading large or complex engagements, we have the role for you. Potential is also just as important to us as having the required skills. If you have the right mindset and you're passionate about the role, we will be able to provide you with bespoke training and the support to build all the skills you need. An overview of the role As an Agile Coach you will be joining the growing and exciting Digital Factory community who are continually sharing knowledge and expertise. We are all passionate about user centred design, critical thinking, problem solving and designing and building digital services and products. Working at Capgemini Invent would give you opportunities to develop and grow, working with major clients in both public and private sector. Our offices are in a variety of locations including London, Manchester and Glasgow. We offer hybrid working, however depending on your project you may have to travel to client locations. The work: No matter the project or customer, your work will have a meaningful impact on society, businesses and lives. It's really rewarding. And it's also really varied. You'll potentially work on a huge variety of projects (some larger than others), so you could gain lots of experience in a short amount of time. Collaboration and Innovation: We really believe in creating a partnership with our customers. Using our Accelerated Solutions Environment (ASE), you'll get to know the customer's needs and challenges, demo innovative solutions and quickly solve problems. It'll help you discover unexpected answers together. Why us? Capgemini Invent UK is a winner at the Glassdoor Employees' Choice Awards for the 2nd year running, placing in the top 50 employers in its list of the Best Places to Work in 2022. At Capgemini Invent we pride ourselves on our collaborative innovation culture and we provide autonomy in driving your own career and developing the skills they need to achieve success. Whilst we're a global consultancy, we're made up of supportive, close-knit communities all working to get the best solutions for our customers and create the best working environment for our employees. We offer formal training and certifications from industry leaders specific to your role, as well as informal trainings, support and mentorship in our Digital Business Analyst Consultant community. We offer interesting and challenging client engagements, opportunities to work and learn from our experienced team of Digital Business Analyst Consultants and the chance to experience a wide range of different clients and industries. Diversity: Capgemini positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people to deliver innovative, world-class solutions for our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us. Our comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle policies enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life needs. Learning and development: There's an endless amount to learn at Capgemini, and an endless number of ways to do so. So, you'll also have unique training opportunities to take advantage of. Some of our consultants even have the chance to go to Les Fontaine (near Paris, France), where we host a conference. Outside of dedicated training..... click apply for full job details

Overview As a proud, leading independent UK professional services consultancy across risk, pensions, investment and insurance, we're free to do the right thing by all our clients at all times. We act as a trusted partner for a wide range of clients in both the private and public sectors - this includes almost 25% of FTSE 100 and almost 10% of FTSE 350 companies. We are free from any external stakeholders, allowing us to take a long-term view with all our clients and giving us the freedom to bring fresh new ideas to the table unobstructed. We call this free thinking. We are seeking a CRM Systems Manager to work within our Business Development Team in London. The Business Development team works in partnership with all areas of the business to deliver the growth objectives of the firm. This position reports into the Proposition Manager. Key stakeholders include the Marketing, Client Development Manager, Business Development Consultant, and Head of Bid Management. With 9 offices across the UK, Barnett Waddingham is an independent UK consultancy at the forefront of pensions, investment, risk and insurance. With this role we offer the flexibility to work from our London office - with the option of home working also. Responsibilities CRM system strategy and development Responsible for all things related to the CRM system and being the first port of call on all CRM matters Driving the firm's CRM usage and ensure the system meets marketing/BD strategy requirements Key role in advising partners/fee earners on the data collected for business development and client development opportunities, including best practice, training and guidance Liaison with software support team for database related queries and manage development requests Database management Main focus will be around database management, data reporting, and ongoing development of the database and related projects Monthly analysis of the database - size, trends, identifying threats Tracking and monitoring introducer data and sending relevant reminders for updates Working with the business to ensure prospect and introducer data is up to date Extracting and analysing database content Building the database to support key projects Oversight of all BD campaigns and liaison with relevant stakeholders to ensure Taskstream being used correctly Management of the ongoing database quality Pipeline reporting Daily analysis of the pipeline - what has been added, by whom and check all information present Tracking and monitoring prospect opportunities in Taskstream - oversight of activity as prospects transition from being cold to warm Monitoring aged opportunities to maximise credibility of the pipeline? Promotion of the department and supporting the team Maintain good relationships with Partners, Principals, Associates and key prospecting stakeholders Be a role model and ambassador for the Business Development Team Development To act as a key representative of Barnett Waddingham as required. Qualifications Ideally at least 4 years experience in a Business Development role or similar is expected, and experience working in a professional services environment would be advantageous. Proven skills in managing industry-leading CRM systems or in-house equivalents, and supporting sales teams is essential. Working as part of a Marketing/Business Development team is preferable Experience of implementing a system would be advantageous. Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications, including more advanced Excel skills. Experience of using data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau) would be beneficial. Self-starter, highly organised, and able to work well with colleagues at all levels in the organisation. Strong time management/prioritization skills are essential for this role Professional services and/or pensions, actuarial or investments experience is beneficial but not required What's in it for you? Core & Flexible Benefits: Competitive discretionary annual bonus Core benefits paid for by BW including life assurance, group income protection, private medical cover and 25 days holiday per year with holiday trading A generous pension scheme where we contribute 8% of your salary from day one of your employment Employee Assistance Programme to support you and your family through any concerns or challenges you may experience A comprehensive range of voluntary benefits to suit your life stage and lifestyle including a tech scheme, cycle to work scheme, dental cover, healthcare cash plan, health assessments, critical illness cover, extension of private medical cover or life assurance to family members, gym membership, travel insurance and a broad range of discounts at hundreds of retailers including supermarkets, fitness centres, travel and leisure companies Fresh fruit, hot and cold drinks provided free of charge in all of our offices Giving Something Back: 1 paid volunteering day per year as a commitment to our Corporate Social Investment Support your favourite charity with the "Give as You Earn" option Match-funding for individuals raising money for a recognised charity Our corporate social investment programme is an integral part of what we do and is focused on ensuring that our overall impact is a positive one. We recognise that we have an impact that goes beyond our core activities. Values : our values are PRINCIPLED, RESPECT, QUALITY AND PARTNERSHIP - they are important to us and we want them to be important to you as well. Wellbeing : employee wellbeing has always been important to us and our approach is to create an environment where individuals will be engaged at work, successful in what they do and able to achieve their full potential, benefiting both their self and the business. BW offer a great range of employee benefits as we believe it's important individuals are supported in making choices which are flexible enough to meet their needs and help support their wellness. Diversity : we are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce where people from all backgrounds, beliefs and perspectives can thrive, feel welcome and develop to their full potential. Our recruitment processes are designed to be fair and consistent and enable candidates to compete on a level playing field. Your progression: we offer career progression opportunities and a focus on training and professional development to provide you with the tools and skills to thrive. We also offer study support for relevant professional or skills qualifications. Other activities : we have clubs, sporting events, social, cultural and belief groups across our offices if you'd like to join in and meet like-minded people. Not quite the right opportunity for you this time? Follow Barnett Waddingham on LinkedIn in order to receive updates and posts about future opportunities, webinars and industry event invites, industry news and insights, exposure to new connections, BW services and new content.

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. Are you good at seeing the big picture? Then join EY to gain experiences that will last a lifetime. We are looking for Senior Test Engineers (Senior Manager) with a strong business development focus to join our team because we are experiencing tremendous growth within our Technology Consulting practice. The successful candidate will combine the ability to deliver large-scale, complex testing engagements with a proven track-record in generating new business. The opportunity Technology is at the centre of business change - and provides opportunities to improve performance, manage risk and drive innovation. Our global Quality Engineering Consulting practice is focused on delivering high quality services across the entire systems development lifecycle in order to help clients deliver software safely and predictably. Our experience in complex software delivery enables us to collaborate with our clients to help them achieve their strategic technology objectives as well as optimise their costs whilst doing so. If you have a progressive approach to Quality Engineering, with strong experience in test automation and an understanding of Agile and DevOps principles, then we would love to hear from you. Your key responsibilities Build and maintain a network of internal and external stakeholders and client buyers to support lead generation and sales activities. Understand EY's Quality Engineering offerings and how they are complementary to other services and solutions across Technology and business consulting. Build and manage a pipeline of opportunities and support the pursuit of these items. Drive the development of marketing and client ready go-to-market materials (white papers, blogs etc) Support the development of new services and offerings Develop trusted relationships with other engineering groups and key business stakeholders to evaluate, recommend and implement testing procedures for products, systems, components or programmes. Deliver and support the delivery of large, complex test plans to ensure product quality, being responsible for test quality, resource planning and resolution of issues that may impede the test effort. Meet defined sales and utilisation targets. Skills and attributes for success To be successful we are looking for individuals who have significant experience in either an testing or quality-engineering role with proven experience in a customer facing and business development environment. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in selling and delivering testing and quality engineering work across the financial services industry. The role requires an advanced understanding of testing lifecycle and agile frameworks with a comprehensive, understanding of the IT life cycle (pipeline, resource, demand, project delivery, financial). We are looking for someone to influence, communicate, and negotiate across a broad group of stakeholders. For this role you will be highly motivated, a good communicator with the ability to convey complex technical content in business language. You'll be a team player who is not only looking to enhance their own career, but recognises the value in developing others, acting as mentor and counsellor to strengthening the team. To qualify for the role, you must have Proven track-record in business development and lead generation. An understanding of the consulting sales process, buyer behaviours and procurement processes. Experience in leading and delivering complex testing and QE-focused consulting engagements Strong stakeholder management experience Project management experience in an engineering / test environment Ideally, you'll also have Experience in cloud technologies including cloud migration Experience in data migration and data warehouse testing Experience in test automation strategy including frameworks, tools, programming languages, data & environments Experience in continuous integration/continuous testing/continuous deployment & delivery tools What we look for We are looking for technology-minded, business-focused and creative senior consultants with a passion for bringing context to Quality Engineering innovations and ability to demonstrate how it can help transform our clients' day to day operations and decision making. We are looking for people who are client-focused and have been there and done it, who want to keep close to the technology and who want to deliver solutions that have optimum impact on their clients. What we offer We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way. Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs. Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs. If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build. Apply now.

Reed Talent Solutions are proud to be supporting NHS Digital with recruitment. We are currently supporting the search for a talented Delivery Managers to join their growing teams in either Leeds or London. NHS Digital is the national information and technology provider for the health and care system. Our growing team of 2,700+ information analysis, technology and project management experts create, deliver and manage the crucial digital systems, services, products and standards upon which health and care professionals depend, working in partnership with both national and local organisations. Our Delivery Managers: are responsible for managing the delivery (including documentation, assurance and deployment) of digital products, services or initiatives. ensure our delivery teams are adopting and applying the most appropriate lean and agile techniques. identify and resolve risks, issues, dependencies and other blockers to successful delivery. We're growing and are looking for Delivery Managers to join a number of our directorates and have a range of roles which include: Product Development designs and delivers new applications to help citizens, patients and clinicians including the NHS website, NHS App, NHS login and Digital Urgent and Emergency Care. Delivery Manager for NHS App - Supporting 16 million users accessing healthcare services on their smartphone or tablet. Help us continue to inform people about their health and care, manage their health and access new digital healthcare tools Delivery Manager for Streaming and Redirection - Delivering the Streaming and redirection product which helps support the streaming and re-direction of patients arriving at Emergency Departments (EDs) Delivery Managers for the Product Portfolio team in Digital Urgent and Emergency Care - to help deliver strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and ensure a coherent approach between product areas Delivery Manager for PODAC (Digital Pharmacy, Optometry, Dentistry, Ambulance and Community Care) - Leading the development of IT systems to support NHS services within these sectors. This will include working with existing NHS products and services within PODAC settings, as well as developing, testing and implementing bespoke standards and products Delivery Manager for the NHS e-Referral Service - Supporting delivery of the service that helps patients to choose their first hospital or clinic appointment with a specialist Delivery Manager in Primary Care Technology - Delivering better GP systems, using shared, open standards, to help unlock the potential of digital technology across the NHS Data Services is the data custodian for the health and care system, has primary responsibility for driving data quality, linking data across the system and providing reliable statistics and insights. Delivery Managers for Data Services Alliance - Working with a Product Manager to support a delivery squad within the Alliance using agile delivery approaches - ensuring products are delivered on time, blockers are removed and teams remain focussed and motivated As a Delivery Manager you will: be responsible for the delivery of products and services by multi-disciplinary user-centred or software delivery teams work closely with a Product Manager, ensuring the vision, objectives and outcomes of the team are clearly defined, well-articulated, and understood by all members of your team contribute to the on-going development of NHS Digital's Digital Services Delivery Professional Group, and the community of Delivery Management specialists lead a highly effective team, supporting them to ensure they are collaborating well and motivated. Encouraging and facilitating continuous improvements across the team, focussed on what is key for the delivery of digital products and services utilise a range of agile practices and techniques including Scrum and Kanban use clear, open and transparent frameworks with your delivery team (such as Kanban, Lean or Scrum) About The Candidate Some of the skills and experience we're looking for: experience of effectively applying agile principles to manage the delivery of digital products or services by a multi-disciplinary user-centred development team experience coaching and leading high performing teams, identifying the best methods for delivery and encouraging continuous improvement experience planning resource, scheduling and sequencing activity to optimise flow and critical paths to delivery experience tracking, managing, removing, minimising or escalating risks, issues and dependencies and understanding how they impact the work of the team experience of planning and transitioning between stages of a product life cycle experience evaluating, managing and visualizing outcomes by measuring individual behaviours, team behaviours, engagement and business value within a delivery team - using techniques such as sprint reviews/demos, team retrospectives and health surveys and dojo activities Our work matters. You matter. What we offer you: we're moving to a hybrid working approach which offers you an informal, flexible way of blending home and office working flexible working opportunities - we value and respect the diversity of our employees, and applications from prospective candidates who require flexible working arrangements are welcomed; these include part-time hours, job sharing, flexible hours and part-remote set ups 27 days annual leave increasing to 33 days with service ability to buy and sell annual leave a generous pension (with our contribution equal to 20.6% of your earnings) NHS Discounts including shops, restaurants, gym, mobile phones, and insurance employee benefit schemes including our Season Ticket Loan, Car Lease and Bike to Work schemes Don't worry if you don't meet all the criteria we've suggested - knowledge and experience you've gained in other ways might make us think about the role differently. Go ahead and apply.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced IT Support Engineer to join our client who are looking to grow their team. Predominantly used for the fabrication, production and assembly of offshore wind farms, the production facility is based in the North East of England, near the vibrant city of Newcastle upon Tyne. In recent years, our client has played their part in a number of notable renewable energy projects, from the Beatrice Offshore Wind Farm to the European Wind Deployment Centre. There has never been a better time to join our growing clients’ team. They truly believe that people are their biggest asset and as such, encourage and invest in lifelong learning for their employees. This role offers the chance to work on ambitious projects within an ambitious group. Salary offered: £26,000pa subject to experience; however, negotiable for the right candidate. The responsibilities and requirements of the role include: . Responsibilities ● Responsible for the correct operation and optimisation of the network and server infrastructure of our client. ● Configure and monitors back-ups ● Ordering IT material ● Daily support for users ● Supporting IT colleagues from other sites ● Participation in IT projects of the client group Requirements ● Extensive knowledge of networks, TCP/IP, routings, VLANs, Fortinet ● Extensive knowledge of Windows server systems, Active Directory, DFS, DNS, Group Policies ● Extensive knowledge of Veeam Back-up and Replication ● Knowledge of Microsoft Exchange 2016 ● Extensive knowledge of VMWare, vSphere, and server and storage systems (Dell) ● (Extensive) knowledge of SCCM is an advantage Autonomy and complexity ● Inventive approach to problem analysis and looking for solutions. ● Priority of tasks are often influenced by network and users, but there is a constant balancing of individual and collective interest. ● Reports to the group’s ICT Infrastructure Manager. ● Willingness to work outside office hours occasionally. If you are an experienced IT Support Engineer looking for your next contract, please apply now!

Babcock Defence Systems Technology (DST) has an enviable reputation for fostering partnerships and innovation, and delivering technological advantage to an array of global customers. We are building on these strengths with the creation of an innovation hub which will be at the forefront of our contribution to ensure DST remains at the forefront of defense and security innovation. The Technology, Design and Innovation (TDI) team will be built from a diverse mix of skillsets, backgrounds and experiences; highly motivated people who are driven by the prospect of working with industry leading technology in a challenging, agile and forward looking environment. A dynamic bench of professionals comprising both permanent and secondee positions, TDI will adapt to bring fresh thinking to growth opportunities, develop new capabilities and put innovation at the centre of DST growth moving forward. We have a current R&D project working to develop the mechanical, electrical and software systems to support AUV exploitation. We are looking for software engineers to join an established team working in a fast paced, iterative design process, solving a range of technical and non-technical challenges including: Using subsea acoustic, free space optical, and computer vision localisation to determine relative AUV position and heading. Using a 3D virtual environment to integrate all system information to act as a real time operator interface, enabling control of our system and the AUV systems. Developing a GUI to support capture & recording of test data, and performance evaluation of the system. Using a PLC to control the articulated/actuated aspects of our system and interpret sensor readings. Designing, building, and testing, electrically and hydraulically actuated mechanical subsea systems which have to operate under significant loads and in harsh environments. In addition to the current project we need software engineers to drive our research and development efforts and to realise innovation projects and prototypes across multiple domains. We are looking for individuals who are self-starters with initiative and a broad range of technical skills who can work on a wide range of communication and integration themed innovation projects ranging from embedded prototypes to GIS and the identification and exploitation of new technologies. Enthusiastic technologists who are able to design and implement a prototype from a minimal brief and design, either as an individual or as part of a team. People who thrive in an environment where requirements and priorities can change rapidly to meet needs of our customers and where every day is a learning day; actively seeking out new knowledge, tools and technologies to help take us forward into the future. Knowledge and Experience The ideal candidate will possess experience building and testing with: * Experience developing C# GUIs and other applications. * Experience with Unity or Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)/Helix toolkit and C#. * Experience with developing flight control algorithms in Simulink or C++. * Experience with Open CV or other computer vision tools. * Experience with IEC61131 development environments (we use Beckhoff PLCs). Beneficial: * Experience with Python for visualising data. * Experience with NEMA 0183 or other low level communications protocols and networking. And will be/possess: * Problem solving, agility & lateral thinking * Ability to upskill, learn new subjects & skills * Time management and prioritisation * Collaborative and interpersonal skills Successful applicants will demonstrate that they are critical thinkers able to be innovative in their approach and thinking and able to work at pace balancing multiple priorities concurrently. Collaboration, adaptability and inclusion are key to the success of DST and these will be core attributes of all TDI team members. What else do I need to know? All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be subject to satisfactory security clearance which includes 3 years reference checks. Verification of any qualifications/passport/licences must be shown at interview stage. We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview Application Guidance If you are currently employed by Babcock/Cavendish Nuclear please let your line manager know that you're applying for this vacancy. You should also let them know if you are attending an interview or assessment for a role. Please note that you will not be able to access the vacancy details after the closing date so you may wish to keep a copy of this advert and any supporting documents for your records. We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

Babcock Defence Systems Technology (DST) has an enviable reputation for fostering partnerships and innovation, and delivering technological advantage to an array of global customers. We are building on these strengths with the creation of an innovation hub which will be at the forefront of our contribution to ensure DST remains at the forefront of defense and security innovation. The Technology, Design and Innovation (TDI) team will be built from a diverse mix of skillsets, backgrounds and experiences; highly motivated people who are driven by the prospect of working with industry leading technology in a challenging, agile and forward looking environment. A dynamic bench of professionals comprising both permanent and secondee positions, TDI will adapt to bring fresh thinking to growth opportunities, develop new capabilities and put innovation at the centre of DST growth moving forward. We have a current R&D project working to develop the mechanical, electrical and software systems to support AUV exploitation. We are looking for software engineers to join an established team working in a fast paced, iterative design process, solving a range of technical and non-technical challenges including: Using subsea acoustic, free space optical, and computer vision localisation to determine relative AUV position and heading. Using a 3D virtual environment to integrate all system information to act as a real time operator interface, enabling control of our system and the AUV systems. Developing a GUI to support capture & recording of test data, and performance evaluation of the system. Using a PLC to control the articulated/actuated aspects of our system and interpret sensor readings. Designing, building, and testing, electrically and hydraulically actuated mechanical subsea systems which have to operate under significant loads and in harsh environments. In addition to the current project we need software engineers to drive our research and development efforts and to realise innovation projects and prototypes across multiple domains. We are looking for individuals who are self-starters with initiative and a broad range of technical skills who can work on a wide range of communication and integration themed innovation projects ranging from embedded prototypes to GIS and the identification and exploitation of new technologies. Enthusiastic technologists who are able to design and implement a prototype from a minimal brief and design, either as an individual or as part of a team. People who thrive in an environment where requirements and priorities can change rapidly to meet needs of our customers and where every day is a learning day; actively seeking out new knowledge, tools and technologies to help take us forward into the future. Knowledge and Experience The ideal candidate will possess experience building and testing with: * Experience developing C# GUIs and other applications. * Experience with Unity or Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)/Helix toolkit and C#. * Experience with developing flight control algorithms in Simulink or C++. * Experience with Open CV or other computer vision tools. * Experience with IEC61131 development environments (we use Beckhoff PLCs). Beneficial: * Experience with Python for visualising data. * Experience with NEMA 0183 or other low level communications protocols and networking. And will be/possess: * Problem solving, agility & lateral thinking * Ability to upskill, learn new subjects & skills * Time management and prioritisation * Collaborative and interpersonal skills Successful applicants will demonstrate that they are critical thinkers able to be innovative in their approach and thinking and able to work at pace balancing multiple priorities concurrently. Collaboration, adaptability and inclusion are key to the success of DST and these will be core attributes of all TDI team members. What else do I need to know? All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be subject to satisfactory security clearance which includes 3 years reference checks. Verification of any qualifications/passport/licences must be shown at interview stage. We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview Application Guidance If you are currently employed by Babcock/Cavendish Nuclear please let your line manager know that you're applying for this vacancy. You should also let them know if you are attending an interview or assessment for a role. Please note that you will not be able to access the vacancy details after the closing date so you may wish to keep a copy of this advert and any supporting documents for your records. We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

Job Title: TDI - Mechatronic Explorer Location: Bristol SF33972 Main Purpose of Role Babcock Defence Systems Technology (DST) has an enviable reputation for fostering partnerships and innovation, and delivering technological advantage to an array of global customers. We are building on these strengths with the creation of an innovation hub which will be at the forefront of our contribution to ensure DST remains at the forefront of defense and security innovation. The Technology, Design and Innovation (TDI) team will be built from a diverse mix of skillsets, backgrounds and experiences; highly motivated people who are driven by the prospect of working with industry leading technology in a challenging, agile and forward looking environment. A dynamic bench of professionals comprising both permanent and secondee positions, TDI will adapt to bring fresh thinking to growth opportunities, develop new capabilities and put innovation at the centre of DST growth moving forward. We have a current R&D project working to develop the mechanical, electrical and software systems to support AUV exploitation. We are looking for software engineers to join the already established team working in a fast paced, iterative design process solving a range of technical and non-technical challenges including but not limited to: Using subsea acoustic, free space optical, and computer vision localisation to determine relative AUV position and heading. Using a 3D virtual environment to integrate all system information to act as a real time operator interface, enabling control of our system and the AUV systems. Developing a GUI to support capture & recording of test data, and performance evaluation of the system. Using a PLC to control the articulated/actuated aspects of our system and interpret sensor readings. Designing, building, and testing, electrically and hydraulically actuated mechanical subsea systems which have to operate under significant loads and in harsh environments. In addition to the current project we need software engineers to drive our research and development efforts and to realise innovation projects and prototypes across multiple domains. We are looking for individuals who are self-starters with initiative and a broad range of technical skills who can work on a wide range of communication and integration themed innovation projects ranging from embedded prototypes to GIS and the identification and exploitation of new technologies. Enthusiastic technologists who are able to design and implement a prototype from a minimal brief and design, either as an individual or as part of a team. People who thrive in an environment where requirements and priorities can change rapidly to meet needs of our customers and where every day is a learning day; actively seeking out new knowledge, tools and technologies to help take us forward into the future. Knowledge and Experience The ideal candidate will possess experience building and testing with: * Experience developing C# GUIs and other applications. * Experience with Unity or Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)/Helix toolkit and C#. * Experience with developing flight control algorithms in Simulink or C++. * Experience with Open CV or other computer vision tools. * Experience with IEC61131 development environments (we use Beckhoff PLCs). Beneficial: * Experience with Python for visualising data. * Experience with NEMA 0183 or other low level communications protocols and networking. And will be/possess: * Problem solving, agility & lateral thinking * Ability to upskill, learn new subjects & skills * Time management and prioritisation * Collaborative and interpersonal skills Successful applicants will demonstrate that they are critical thinkers able to be innovative in their approach and thinking and able to work at pace balancing multiple priorities concurrently. Collaboration, adaptability and inclusion are key to the success of DST and these will be core attributes of all TDI team members. What else do I need to know? All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and be subject to satisfactory security clearance which includes 3 years reference checks. Verification of any qualifications/passport/licences must be shown at interview stage. * We are happy to talk about flexible working. Please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview Application Guidance If you are currently employed by Babcock/Cavendish Nuclear please let your line manager know that you're applying for this vacancy. You should also let them know if you are attending an interview or assessment for a role. Please note that you will not be able to access the vacancy details after the closing date so you may wish to keep a copy of this advert and any supporting documents for your records. We are committed to building an inclusive culture and strives to attract talent who thrive in an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please let us know and will respond in a way that best fits your specific needs.

What it's about The Testing Manager is a senior member of the Testing Services management team. You will have an important role in leading all testing activity on assigned Technology Programmes and Projects providing management, or oversight, of differing stakeholder groups and delivery teams, ensuring that the right test activity is performed by the right internal, or external, teams and at the right stage of the software development lifecycle. This role reports directly to the Head of Testing and is responsible for delivering an efficient and effective testing service to quality and to the principles of the Cambridge Assessment Test Policy. The Testing Services team is on a maturity improvement roadmap, embedding the latest techniques and tools into day-to-day test processes, assuring the quality of IT changes across many projects, initiatives and programmes. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to use their considerable Functional and Non-Functional test practice knowledge and skills to provide options, and reasoned recommendations, for enhancements which complement the IT improvement initiatives, especially in agility, non-functional and test tooling. Management duties of Functional and Non-Functional test resources include recruitment, career advancement, contractor selection, test tool provision, resource supply and demand, and our resources reside in the UK, Near-shore, India and Manila. What you'll be doing Define and maintain a cohesive, risk based, Test Approach reflecting the specific context of assigned Programmes/Projects. This approach is to include all test Levels and Types to sufficiently mitigate all identified risks associated with the solution being delivered Monitor, manage and deliver all testing activities for assigned Programmes/Projects on time and within budget (relates to the ability to perform the testing and not the outcome of that testing) Ensure that the Programme/Project plans adequately represent the test activity that needs to be delivered and sufficient budget is allocated, or escalate as required Engage the Testing Services team in line with published SLAs to ensure that any test resource required to deliver the activities on the Programme/Project are secured Matrix management of test resources on variable software engineering and testing services teams assigned to projects. Provide advice and recommendations to the Project/Programme Manager and Head of Testing related to the assigned projects, their lifecycle and their technical details. Key point of interaction with Business Stream and stakeholders in relation to test activities and status relating to assigned projects Identify and recommend improvements to Testing processes and practices arising from assigned work, especially in Non-Functional testing To work collaboratively with colleagues across Business Technology Services to ensure good customer service to all Stakeholders. What we're looking for Our successful Test Manager will have a Software Engineering related degree and essentially, have extensive real life test delivery and consultancy experience in a variety of sectors. You will be able to demonstrate a strong background in the use and implementation of Functional and Non-Functional test tools, techniques, principles and methodologies in agile and waterfall delivery, with ISTQB/ISEB or equivalent accreditation is desirable. Skills Leadership skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with good stakeholder focus Ability to continuously assess and articulate the risks apparent in an IT solution through testing principles underpinning the CA Test Policy Analytical and logical thinking process - critical thinker Learning Agility Knowledge of procuring, set-up and oversight of Test tools in reporting, automation, performance and device and browser compatibility testing, e.g. Selenium/BitBucket, JMeter, Blazemeter, SauceLabs, Mailosaur, Azure, etc Education domain knowledge advantageous Experience Extensive experience of Software Testing; what needs testing and why? Who needs to test and why? When does testing need to happen and why? How to test and why? Experience of test automation, its appropriateness and limitations Working knowledge of Test Management tools (e.g qTest) and Application Lifecycle Management tools (e.g. JIRA) and how to implement them to good effect in a Project/Programme CD/CI context Experience of complex software engineering challenges relating to the introduction and integration of new systems and infrastructures into existing technology landscapes. This should include customer facing portals and applications, network, data centre infrastructure, Enterprise class applications, database systems and open source technologies. Working knowledge of collaboration tools including SharePoint, Teams and Yammer Commercial and procurement experience in the management of Testing Services partners and providers People management in a test career capacity, advising on goals, objectives and development Behaviours Keeps abreast of new technologies tools and techniques with a more proactive approach to the adoption of new technologies via assigned projects Demonstration of the Group Values; Collaborative, Responsible, Innovative Can stay calm in high pressured situations Positive, can-do, attitude Inspires confidence Has the ability to mediate between differing views and resolve team conflict Contributes to the broader Test Community both within and external to Cambridge Assessment Has the ability to structure arguments and put together convincing presentations Team focused, both on-shore and off-shore members We know that diversity of thinking, backgrounds and approaches lead to innovation and create an atmosphere where everyone's contribution is valued. As well as wanting to create diverse teams, we also value diversity in the way our people approach their work. Work/life balance is important to us at Cambridge Assessment and we offer our colleagues a range of flexible working options according to the needs of the business and the individual, so please let us know of any flexible working requirements when applying and we can see how we can support you. The closing date for receipt of applications is 29 March 2021 and interviews will be held on between 30 March and 4 April 2021. To apply, please upload your CV and covering letter by clicking the APPLY button, where you can also find a full job description. If you're successful at interview stage we will ask you to undergo background screening (carried out by Credence Background Screening Ltd), to ensure that all information provided to us is accurate. We wish you all the very best with your application. 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