Senior Technical Business Analyst - Financial Banking Candidates will come from highly technical background with a track record of delivering complex, low-level code systems (eg C++, Java), with strong knowledge of performance optimisation and latency management along with Networking (TCP, UDP, multicast) and low latency data distribution. Ideally these skills will have been gained in a Low Latency Financial/Banking/Trading arena with some business knowledge (Equities, Fixed Income, Futures & Options) but candidates from other domains such as Streaming, Telecoms, Defence and Gaming where latency is a priority will also be considered. Responsibilities and Duties Requirements gathering - Work closely with other product managers, developers and architects to translate business needs into clear, technically robust specifications, identifying dependencies, interfaces, and technical constraints. Technical roadmap ownership - Work with architects and engineers to maintain the technical roadmap, identifying areas of technical debt or new application components across distributed systems. Technical documentation - Produce and maintain detailed technical and functional documentation, including API specifications, configuration workflows, and integration guides. Stakeholder engagement - Act as a central communication point between product, engineering, infrastructure, and operations, ensuring alignment of objectives and expectations. Process improvement - Identify inefficiencies in workflows, proposing automation or process improvements. Project management - Drive delivery of software and hardware initiatives, managing scope, timelines, and dependencies across cross-functional teams. Risk assessment - Anticipate technical and operational risks to delivery, proposing mitigations early in the project life cycle. Required Skills/Experience The successful candidate will have a strong and positive work ethic with the ability to forge lasting relationships (both internal and external) at all levels. The appetite and ability to learn in the role is a must. Essential Proven track record of specifying and delivering complex, low-level code systems (eg C++, Java), with strong knowledge of performance optimisation, latency management, concurrency, and integration considerations. Strong knowledge of networking principles (TCP, UDP, multicast) and experience designing for resilience, throughput, and low-latency data distribution. Expertise in distributed computing and system architectures, including microservices and high-throughput, low-latency systems. Strong knowledge of data architecture and database design, with experience across relational, time-series, and high-availability database environments. Understanding of on-premises Linux-based infrastructure, and deploying and managing containerised/virtualised environments (AWS, OpenShift). Demonstrated ability to work within Agile/Scrum SDLC, translating business objectives into actionable user stories and robust technical deliverables. Proven ability to produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation and API specifications suitable for both engineering and client consumption. Desirable Experience working with an electronically traded asset class. Strong business and technical understanding of exchange-based order book methodologies such as CLOB, auctions, dark trading, pegged orders and more. Familiarity with FIX trading protocol and market data systems. Experience working in a highly regulated environment.
16/10/2025
Full time
Senior Technical Business Analyst - Financial Banking Candidates will come from highly technical background with a track record of delivering complex, low-level code systems (eg C++, Java), with strong knowledge of performance optimisation and latency management along with Networking (TCP, UDP, multicast) and low latency data distribution. Ideally these skills will have been gained in a Low Latency Financial/Banking/Trading arena with some business knowledge (Equities, Fixed Income, Futures & Options) but candidates from other domains such as Streaming, Telecoms, Defence and Gaming where latency is a priority will also be considered. Responsibilities and Duties Requirements gathering - Work closely with other product managers, developers and architects to translate business needs into clear, technically robust specifications, identifying dependencies, interfaces, and technical constraints. Technical roadmap ownership - Work with architects and engineers to maintain the technical roadmap, identifying areas of technical debt or new application components across distributed systems. Technical documentation - Produce and maintain detailed technical and functional documentation, including API specifications, configuration workflows, and integration guides. Stakeholder engagement - Act as a central communication point between product, engineering, infrastructure, and operations, ensuring alignment of objectives and expectations. Process improvement - Identify inefficiencies in workflows, proposing automation or process improvements. Project management - Drive delivery of software and hardware initiatives, managing scope, timelines, and dependencies across cross-functional teams. Risk assessment - Anticipate technical and operational risks to delivery, proposing mitigations early in the project life cycle. Required Skills/Experience The successful candidate will have a strong and positive work ethic with the ability to forge lasting relationships (both internal and external) at all levels. The appetite and ability to learn in the role is a must. Essential Proven track record of specifying and delivering complex, low-level code systems (eg C++, Java), with strong knowledge of performance optimisation, latency management, concurrency, and integration considerations. Strong knowledge of networking principles (TCP, UDP, multicast) and experience designing for resilience, throughput, and low-latency data distribution. Expertise in distributed computing and system architectures, including microservices and high-throughput, low-latency systems. Strong knowledge of data architecture and database design, with experience across relational, time-series, and high-availability database environments. Understanding of on-premises Linux-based infrastructure, and deploying and managing containerised/virtualised environments (AWS, OpenShift). Demonstrated ability to work within Agile/Scrum SDLC, translating business objectives into actionable user stories and robust technical deliverables. Proven ability to produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation and API specifications suitable for both engineering and client consumption. Desirable Experience working with an electronically traded asset class. Strong business and technical understanding of exchange-based order book methodologies such as CLOB, auctions, dark trading, pegged orders and more. Familiarity with FIX trading protocol and market data systems. Experience working in a highly regulated environment.
Entity Framework/EF core - SAAS Lead Developer - .NET - Azure - SAAS Azure AD B2B Summary of the Role: We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Lead Developer to join our dynamic development team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on hands-on coding, mentoring team members, and driving technical solutions from concept to implementation. The Lead Developer will oversee development processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure best practices to create scalable, high-quality software solutions. Key Responsibilities: Hands-on Development: a) Actively participate in coding, with a strong focus on Back End and Front End development using modern technologies. You will be directly involved in the design, coding, and testing of software components. b) Ensure high-quality, secure, maintainable code is delivered and continuously refactored to align with industry best practices. Technical Leadership and Guidance: a) Lead a team of developers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and guidance on best practices in development, design patterns, and frameworks. b) Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive feedback to developers. Project Ownership and Delivery: a) Collaborate closely with Product Managers, QA, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize project deliverables and timelines. b) Break down complex requirements into technical specifications and actionable tasks, ensuring accurate delivery and milestone achievement. Process Optimization and Quality Assurance: a) Champion agile development processes, CI/CD practices, and automated testing to improve productivity, code quality, and release efficiency. b) Actively participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement efforts. Innovation and Continuous Learning: a) Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends relevant to the tech stack and business needs. b) Propose new tools, libraries, and technologies that could improve development efficiency and scalability of the platform. Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: a) Quickly and effectively troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring minimal impact on end-users. b) Support production deployment, debugging, and ongoing maintenance as needed. Requirements and Key Skills: Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Technical Skills: Entity Framework/EF core - SAAS Experience developing large, multi-project solutions built in .NET 6+ & .NET Framework 4.7.2. Experience working with the full stack including Webforms, MVC, Razor Pages, Web API, EntityFramework/EntityFrameworkCore, Bootstrap, SQL Server 2022, git (AZDO/GitHub). Experience building interactive and responsive web applications using React & TypeScript Experience using Microsoft Azure especially PAAS services eg AppService, SqlDatabase. Experience of other Microsoft Azure services eg FrontDoor, Azure AD B2C is highly desirable. CI/CD with Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions. Experience evolving a monolith architecture to a modular monolith/vertical slices. Working with onshore/offshore teams Experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and serverless computing. Expertise in database design and management (both SQL and NoSQL databases). Experience: 5+ years of experience in software development with hands-on coding responsibilities. Prior experience in a lead or senior developer role, with a track record of delivering successful projects. Experience in working with agile development methodologies (eg, Scrum, Kanban). Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with an ability to analyze requirements and make informed decisions. Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. A strong mentoring mindset with the ability to develop team members' technical and professional skills.
16/10/2025
Full time
Entity Framework/EF core - SAAS Lead Developer - .NET - Azure - SAAS Azure AD B2B Summary of the Role: We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Lead Developer to join our dynamic development team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on hands-on coding, mentoring team members, and driving technical solutions from concept to implementation. The Lead Developer will oversee development processes, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure best practices to create scalable, high-quality software solutions. Key Responsibilities: Hands-on Development: a) Actively participate in coding, with a strong focus on Back End and Front End development using modern technologies. You will be directly involved in the design, coding, and testing of software components. b) Ensure high-quality, secure, maintainable code is delivered and continuously refactored to align with industry best practices. Technical Leadership and Guidance: a) Lead a team of developers, providing technical direction, mentorship, and guidance on best practices in development, design patterns, and frameworks. b) Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive feedback to developers. Project Ownership and Delivery: a) Collaborate closely with Product Managers, QA, and other stakeholders to define and prioritize project deliverables and timelines. b) Break down complex requirements into technical specifications and actionable tasks, ensuring accurate delivery and milestone achievement. Process Optimization and Quality Assurance: a) Champion agile development processes, CI/CD practices, and automated testing to improve productivity, code quality, and release efficiency. b) Actively participate in sprint planning, retrospectives, and continuous improvement efforts. Innovation and Continuous Learning: a) Stay updated on emerging technologies and trends relevant to the tech stack and business needs. b) Propose new tools, libraries, and technologies that could improve development efficiency and scalability of the platform. Problem Solving and Troubleshooting: a) Quickly and effectively troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring minimal impact on end-users. b) Support production deployment, debugging, and ongoing maintenance as needed. Requirements and Key Skills: Educational Background: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Technical Skills: Entity Framework/EF core - SAAS Experience developing large, multi-project solutions built in .NET 6+ & .NET Framework 4.7.2. Experience working with the full stack including Webforms, MVC, Razor Pages, Web API, EntityFramework/EntityFrameworkCore, Bootstrap, SQL Server 2022, git (AZDO/GitHub). Experience building interactive and responsive web applications using React & TypeScript Experience using Microsoft Azure especially PAAS services eg AppService, SqlDatabase. Experience of other Microsoft Azure services eg FrontDoor, Azure AD B2C is highly desirable. CI/CD with Azure DevOps/GitHub Actions. Experience evolving a monolith architecture to a modular monolith/vertical slices. Working with onshore/offshore teams Experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and serverless computing. Expertise in database design and management (both SQL and NoSQL databases). Experience: 5+ years of experience in software development with hands-on coding responsibilities. Prior experience in a lead or senior developer role, with a track record of delivering successful projects. Experience in working with agile development methodologies (eg, Scrum, Kanban). Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail, with an ability to analyze requirements and make informed decisions. Excellent communication skills and the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. A strong mentoring mindset with the ability to develop team members' technical and professional skills.
My client are a London Market insurer with an international presence, looking to bring on a Head of Change to join and direct the team. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of IT change initiatives, including acquisition integrations, platform transitions, infrastructure enhancements, application deployments, and business process improvements. Develop and execute an IT change strategy aligned with the organisation's strategic objectives. Take ownership of the IT change portfolio, ensuring effective prioritisation, resource allocation, and risk management across all projects. Partner with senior business stakeholders to identify, assess, and shape strategic change opportunities. Advocate for and apply change management best practices, frameworks (eg, PROSCI, ADKAR), and methodologies (eg, Agile, PRINCE2). Implement and oversee governance structures, reporting mechanisms, and KPIs to monitor change effectiveness and track value realisation. Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of project managers, business analysts, and other change professionals. Ensure all change activities adhere to internal IT policies and relevant regulatory requirements throughout the project life cycle. Actively identify and manage risks and issues, ensuring timely escalation and implementation of mitigation strategies. Essential Skills & Experience: Strong insurance experience. Demonstrated expertise in establishing a change management function and overseeing a strategic change portfolio. Proven track record of directly leading teams of Product Owners (POs) and Business Analysts (BAs). Capable of defining and executing an IT change strategy aligned with broader business objectives. Responsible for owning and managing the IT change portfolio, ensuring optimal allocation of resources, alignment of priorities, and effective risk management across initiatives. Solid grasp of technology delivery from an applications standpoint-this role involves active oversight, not just governance. Preferably experienced in a small to mid-sized insurance company or a comparable environment. This is a permanent role and will be based in the office 2 - 3 days per week in Central London. The role is paying up to £120,000 plus bonus & benefits. This position is offered as a permanent role. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite in the London office 2-3 days per week to support collaboration and effective delivery. Offices are based in London, and successful candidates should ideally be able to start within 3 months. Our processing and use of your personal data is in accordance with our Privacy Notice, available on our website. We know that the most successful teams have a diversity of background, experience and approach. When we recruit, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring thanks to your sex, ethnicity, race, gender identity, nationality, age, disability and beliefs.
16/10/2025
Full time
My client are a London Market insurer with an international presence, looking to bring on a Head of Change to join and direct the team. Key Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of IT change initiatives, including acquisition integrations, platform transitions, infrastructure enhancements, application deployments, and business process improvements. Develop and execute an IT change strategy aligned with the organisation's strategic objectives. Take ownership of the IT change portfolio, ensuring effective prioritisation, resource allocation, and risk management across all projects. Partner with senior business stakeholders to identify, assess, and shape strategic change opportunities. Advocate for and apply change management best practices, frameworks (eg, PROSCI, ADKAR), and methodologies (eg, Agile, PRINCE2). Implement and oversee governance structures, reporting mechanisms, and KPIs to monitor change effectiveness and track value realisation. Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of project managers, business analysts, and other change professionals. Ensure all change activities adhere to internal IT policies and relevant regulatory requirements throughout the project life cycle. Actively identify and manage risks and issues, ensuring timely escalation and implementation of mitigation strategies. Essential Skills & Experience: Strong insurance experience. Demonstrated expertise in establishing a change management function and overseeing a strategic change portfolio. Proven track record of directly leading teams of Product Owners (POs) and Business Analysts (BAs). Capable of defining and executing an IT change strategy aligned with broader business objectives. Responsible for owning and managing the IT change portfolio, ensuring optimal allocation of resources, alignment of priorities, and effective risk management across initiatives. Solid grasp of technology delivery from an applications standpoint-this role involves active oversight, not just governance. Preferably experienced in a small to mid-sized insurance company or a comparable environment. This is a permanent role and will be based in the office 2 - 3 days per week in Central London. The role is paying up to £120,000 plus bonus & benefits. This position is offered as a permanent role. The successful candidate will be expected to work onsite in the London office 2-3 days per week to support collaboration and effective delivery. Offices are based in London, and successful candidates should ideally be able to start within 3 months. Our processing and use of your personal data is in accordance with our Privacy Notice, available on our website. We know that the most successful teams have a diversity of background, experience and approach. When we recruit, we welcome the unique contributions you can bring thanks to your sex, ethnicity, race, gender identity, nationality, age, disability and beliefs.
Inside IR35 Clearance: Active and transferrable SC clearance required We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to join a public sector programme focused on delivering user-centred digital services. This role will involve managing product delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Manage the product roadmap and prioritise features based on user needs and business goals. Work closely with delivery teams to ensure timely and high-quality outputs. Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and manage expectations. Apply GDS standards and user-centred design principles throughout the product lifecycle. Monitor performance and iterate based on data-driven insights. Skills & Experience Strong experience as a Product Manager in digital service delivery. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Solid understanding of agile methodologies and product management practices. Experience with GDS standards and user-centred design. (ESSENTIAL) Ability to work independently and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. If this role seems like a great fit for you, Apply now! To From Record Yes No Always use these settings
16/10/2025
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Inside IR35 Clearance: Active and transferrable SC clearance required We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to join a public sector programme focused on delivering user-centred digital services. This role will involve managing product delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Manage the product roadmap and prioritise features based on user needs and business goals. Work closely with delivery teams to ensure timely and high-quality outputs. Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and manage expectations. Apply GDS standards and user-centred design principles throughout the product lifecycle. Monitor performance and iterate based on data-driven insights. Skills & Experience Strong experience as a Product Manager in digital service delivery. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Solid understanding of agile methodologies and product management practices. Experience with GDS standards and user-centred design. (ESSENTIAL) Ability to work independently and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. If this role seems like a great fit for you, Apply now! To From Record Yes No Always use these settings
Inside IR35 Clearance: Active and transferrable SC clearance required We are seeking an experienced Lead Product Manager to join a high-profile public sector programme. This role will involve shaping product strategy, driving delivery across multiple workstreams, and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities Define and own the product vision and roadmap for complex digital services. Lead and mentor product teams, ensuring best practices and high-quality delivery. Engage with senior stakeholders to influence strategy and secure alignment. Ensure compliance with GDS standards and user-centred design principles. Drive measurable outcomes and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Lead Product Manager in large-scale digital programmes. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills at senior levels. Deep understanding of agile delivery and product management frameworks. Experience of GDS standards and user-centred design (UCD). (ESSENTIAL) Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver at pace. If this role sounds like an excellent fit, Apply now! To From Record Yes No Always use these settings
16/10/2025
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Inside IR35 Clearance: Active and transferrable SC clearance required We are seeking an experienced Lead Product Manager to join a high-profile public sector programme. This role will involve shaping product strategy, driving delivery across multiple workstreams, and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities Define and own the product vision and roadmap for complex digital services. Lead and mentor product teams, ensuring best practices and high-quality delivery. Engage with senior stakeholders to influence strategy and secure alignment. Ensure compliance with GDS standards and user-centred design principles. Drive measurable outcomes and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Lead Product Manager in large-scale digital programmes. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills at senior levels. Deep understanding of agile delivery and product management frameworks. Experience of GDS standards and user-centred design (UCD). (ESSENTIAL) Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver at pace. If this role sounds like an excellent fit, Apply now! To From Record Yes No Always use these settings
Harvey Nash Plc
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Inside IR35 Clearance: Active and transferrable SC clearance required We are seeking an experienced Lead Product Manager to join a high-profile public sector programme. This role will involve shaping product strategy, driving delivery across multiple workstreams, and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities Define and own the product vision and roadmap for complex digital services. Lead and mentor product teams, ensuring best practices and high-quality delivery. Engage with senior stakeholders to influence strategy and secure alignment. Ensure compliance with GDS standards and user-centred design principles. Drive measurable outcomes and continuous improvement across the product life cycle. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Lead Product Manager in large-scale digital programmes. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills at senior levels. Deep understanding of agile delivery and product management frameworks. Experience of GDS standards and user-centred design (UCD). (ESSENTIAL) Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver at pace. If this role sounds like an excellent fit, Apply now!
16/10/2025
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Inside IR35 Clearance: Active and transferrable SC clearance required We are seeking an experienced Lead Product Manager to join a high-profile public sector programme. This role will involve shaping product strategy, driving delivery across multiple workstreams, and ensuring alignment with organisational objectives. Key Responsibilities Define and own the product vision and roadmap for complex digital services. Lead and mentor product teams, ensuring best practices and high-quality delivery. Engage with senior stakeholders to influence strategy and secure alignment. Ensure compliance with GDS standards and user-centred design principles. Drive measurable outcomes and continuous improvement across the product life cycle. Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Lead Product Manager in large-scale digital programmes. Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills at senior levels. Deep understanding of agile delivery and product management frameworks. Experience of GDS standards and user-centred design (UCD). (ESSENTIAL) Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver at pace. If this role sounds like an excellent fit, Apply now!
Senior Program Manager - (DIGITAL Content Operation & Structured Authoring (preferably XML-based products). JOB LOCATION: Sutton SM1 1JN - Surrey DURATION: PERM Role SALARY: £80K - £85K + Benefits 3 Days Onsite a Week (DIGITAL Content Operation & Structured Authoring (preferably XML-based products). Role Overview: Our UK office is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex, customer-facing projects and programs, managing cross-functional teams, project scope, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder relationships for large Aerospace, Defence, Government, and Fortune 500 Clients. This role requires expertise in Agile methodologies, strong business analysis capabilities, and the ability to translate customer needs into actionable requirements that drive successful delivery. The Senior Program Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and a leader within internal project teams, ensuring high-quality outcomes and identifying opportunities for ongoing improvement and growth. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The Sr. Program Manager will serve as the main point of contact for Client engagements and maintain/manage the client interface at the senior levels of the client organization. Work with clients to define new projects, write Statements of Work, and define Client Business Requirements. Directly contributes to the program efforts in several areas, including cost management, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, and requirements analysis. Ensures proper performance of tasks necessary to ensure the most efficient and effective execution of the contract. Utilize expert communication skills needed to direct the skilled resources and report on the progress, issues, and problem areas, as well as write and review programmatic documents. Manage joint project teams, ensuring alignment of activities, expectations, and communications. Oversee resource allocation, budgets, timelines, and performance metrics to deliver projects on time and within budget. Work with the Business Unit lead to support Profit/Loss activities. Build and maintain positive relationships with clients to ensure project success and identify future opportunities. Lead the effort to build an account management plan for each assigned enterprise client. Collect and analyze customer business needs through interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, and document analysis. Work with Clients and the technical team to define requirements, user stories, tasks, use cases, and other artifacts. Collaborate with internal technical teams, subject matter experts, and product development to maintain focus on project vision and execution. Mandatory Requirements & Qualifications: Legal right to work in the UK. No sponsorship will be provided. Ability to work with Aerospace, Government, and Defence Clients. Experience working for software and service companies in Content Operation and structured authoring (preferably XML-based products). Bachelor's degree and 15 plus years of relevant experience with solid references. 10+ years of experience in program or project management, with proven success delivering complex, customer-facing initiatives. Experience working with HubSpot (or similar CRM). Demonstrated experience in requirements gathering, backlog management, and business analysis. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to build relationships across clients, executives, and cross-functional teams. Experience in managing budgets, resources, and performance metrics. Experience in client-facing consulting and software implementation projects. Experience leading engagements with Fortune 500 clients. Very strong written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated Leadership skills. SC/DV Cleared - Preferred. Preferred Skills & Qualifications: PMP or project Management Certifications are a plus. Familiarity with S1000D and Structured Authoring.
16/10/2025
Full time
Senior Program Manager - (DIGITAL Content Operation & Structured Authoring (preferably XML-based products). JOB LOCATION: Sutton SM1 1JN - Surrey DURATION: PERM Role SALARY: £80K - £85K + Benefits 3 Days Onsite a Week (DIGITAL Content Operation & Structured Authoring (preferably XML-based products). Role Overview: Our UK office is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead complex, customer-facing projects and programs, managing cross-functional teams, project scope, schedules, budgets, and stakeholder relationships for large Aerospace, Defence, Government, and Fortune 500 Clients. This role requires expertise in Agile methodologies, strong business analysis capabilities, and the ability to translate customer needs into actionable requirements that drive successful delivery. The Senior Program Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to clients and a leader within internal project teams, ensuring high-quality outcomes and identifying opportunities for ongoing improvement and growth. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: The Sr. Program Manager will serve as the main point of contact for Client engagements and maintain/manage the client interface at the senior levels of the client organization. Work with clients to define new projects, write Statements of Work, and define Client Business Requirements. Directly contributes to the program efforts in several areas, including cost management, schedule estimation and tracking, contract performance management, risk management, and requirements analysis. Ensures proper performance of tasks necessary to ensure the most efficient and effective execution of the contract. Utilize expert communication skills needed to direct the skilled resources and report on the progress, issues, and problem areas, as well as write and review programmatic documents. Manage joint project teams, ensuring alignment of activities, expectations, and communications. Oversee resource allocation, budgets, timelines, and performance metrics to deliver projects on time and within budget. Work with the Business Unit lead to support Profit/Loss activities. Build and maintain positive relationships with clients to ensure project success and identify future opportunities. Lead the effort to build an account management plan for each assigned enterprise client. Collect and analyze customer business needs through interviews, workshops, surveys, site visits, and document analysis. Work with Clients and the technical team to define requirements, user stories, tasks, use cases, and other artifacts. Collaborate with internal technical teams, subject matter experts, and product development to maintain focus on project vision and execution. Mandatory Requirements & Qualifications: Legal right to work in the UK. No sponsorship will be provided. Ability to work with Aerospace, Government, and Defence Clients. Experience working for software and service companies in Content Operation and structured authoring (preferably XML-based products). Bachelor's degree and 15 plus years of relevant experience with solid references. 10+ years of experience in program or project management, with proven success delivering complex, customer-facing initiatives. Experience working with HubSpot (or similar CRM). Demonstrated experience in requirements gathering, backlog management, and business analysis. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proven ability to build relationships across clients, executives, and cross-functional teams. Experience in managing budgets, resources, and performance metrics. Experience in client-facing consulting and software implementation projects. Experience leading engagements with Fortune 500 clients. Very strong written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated Leadership skills. SC/DV Cleared - Preferred. Preferred Skills & Qualifications: PMP or project Management Certifications are a plus. Familiarity with S1000D and Structured Authoring.
Harvey Nash Plc
Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Inside IR35 Clearance: Active and transferrable SC clearance required We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to join a public sector programme focused on delivering user-centred digital services. This role will involve managing product delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Manage the product roadmap and prioritise features based on user needs and business goals. Work closely with delivery teams to ensure timely and high-quality outputs. Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and manage expectations. Apply GDS standards and user-centred design principles throughout the product life cycle. Monitor performance and iterate based on data-driven insights. Skills & Experience Strong experience as a Product Manager in digital service delivery. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Solid understanding of agile methodologies and product management practices. Experience with GDS standards and user-centred design. (ESSENTIAL) Ability to work independently and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. If this role seems like a great fit for you, Apply now!
16/10/2025
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Inside IR35 Clearance: Active and transferrable SC clearance required We are looking for a Senior Product Manager to join a public sector programme focused on delivering user-centred digital services. This role will involve managing product delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring alignment with strategic objectives. Key Responsibilities Manage the product roadmap and prioritise features based on user needs and business goals. Work closely with delivery teams to ensure timely and high-quality outputs. Engage with stakeholders to gather requirements and manage expectations. Apply GDS standards and user-centred design principles throughout the product life cycle. Monitor performance and iterate based on data-driven insights. Skills & Experience Strong experience as a Product Manager in digital service delivery. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Solid understanding of agile methodologies and product management practices. Experience with GDS standards and user-centred design. (ESSENTIAL) Ability to work independently and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. If this role seems like a great fit for you, Apply now!
Project Manager (Process Improvement & EDMS Implementation) 6-Month Hybrid Contract Location: London, Edinburgh, or Durham (Hybrid 2 3 days onsite) Duration: 6 months Day Rate: £500 £550 per day (Inside IR35) Reports to: Business Improvement Portfolio Manager Directorate: CFO / Business Improvement Role Overview This hybrid Project Manager role sits within a central Business Improvement function and will lead delivery across two strategically important initiatives: Process Improvement & Value Optimisation Workstream (c.3 days per week) Driving behavioural, process, and reporting enhancements across operational and support teams. Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) Implementation (c.2 days per week) Managing the reduced-scope implementation for the Legal function, ensuring delivery of a compliant, efficient, and integrated document management platform. The successful candidate will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, maintain strong governance and communication, and ensure both projects deliver to time, cost, and quality expectations. Key Responsibilities Process Improvement & Value Optimisation (c.3 days/week) Lead project planning, delivery, and governance activities, maintaining RAID logs, milestones, and actions. Manage stakeholder engagement across Procurement, Change, Process, and Legal functions. Prepare and present updates for Steering Committees and senior management. Support completion of governance documentation and progress reports. Facilitate workshops, 1:1 sessions, and post-implementation reviews. Track benefits and adoption metrics; escalate risks and dependencies as appropriate. Ensure consistent governance and alignment across related workstreams. EDMS Legal Solution Implementation (c.2 days/week) Coordinate project planning, testing, and implementation in partnership with IT, Legal, and external vendors. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, test schedules, and deployment timelines. Ensure the solution meets statutory, compliance, and document-retention requirements. Oversee integration with existing digital systems and business processes. Lead change impact assessments, training plans, and user adoption activities. Manage post-implementation hypercare, lessons learned, and benefits tracking. Report progress, KPIs, and outcomes to the Business Improvement Portfolio Manager and Change Board. Key Relationships Business Improvement Portfolio Manager Programme Leads and IT Project Managers Legal and Compliance teams Procurement and Operational Leaders External solution vendors Candidate Profile Experience & Knowledge Proven experience managing cross-functional change or technology-enabled projects. Strong track record of stakeholder management and benefits realisation. Experience delivering document management or legal system implementations. Comfortable managing multiple projects within a matrix environment. Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Value Stream Mapping) advantageous. Technical Skills Recognised Project Management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, PMP, AgilePM). Strong planning, governance, and facilitation skills. Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Project, Visio, PowerPoint). Excellent communication and presentation skills able to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Values & Behaviours Collaborative and delivery-focused, with a strong sense of accountability. Skilled at navigating complex stakeholder landscapes and balancing competing priorities. Committed to transparency, inclusion, and measurable results.
16/10/2025
Contractor
Project Manager (Process Improvement & EDMS Implementation) 6-Month Hybrid Contract Location: London, Edinburgh, or Durham (Hybrid 2 3 days onsite) Duration: 6 months Day Rate: £500 £550 per day (Inside IR35) Reports to: Business Improvement Portfolio Manager Directorate: CFO / Business Improvement Role Overview This hybrid Project Manager role sits within a central Business Improvement function and will lead delivery across two strategically important initiatives: Process Improvement & Value Optimisation Workstream (c.3 days per week) Driving behavioural, process, and reporting enhancements across operational and support teams. Electronic Document Management System (EDMS) Implementation (c.2 days per week) Managing the reduced-scope implementation for the Legal function, ensuring delivery of a compliant, efficient, and integrated document management platform. The successful candidate will coordinate multi-disciplinary teams, maintain strong governance and communication, and ensure both projects deliver to time, cost, and quality expectations. Key Responsibilities Process Improvement & Value Optimisation (c.3 days/week) Lead project planning, delivery, and governance activities, maintaining RAID logs, milestones, and actions. Manage stakeholder engagement across Procurement, Change, Process, and Legal functions. Prepare and present updates for Steering Committees and senior management. Support completion of governance documentation and progress reports. Facilitate workshops, 1:1 sessions, and post-implementation reviews. Track benefits and adoption metrics; escalate risks and dependencies as appropriate. Ensure consistent governance and alignment across related workstreams. EDMS Legal Solution Implementation (c.2 days/week) Coordinate project planning, testing, and implementation in partnership with IT, Legal, and external vendors. Develop and maintain detailed project plans, test schedules, and deployment timelines. Ensure the solution meets statutory, compliance, and document-retention requirements. Oversee integration with existing digital systems and business processes. Lead change impact assessments, training plans, and user adoption activities. Manage post-implementation hypercare, lessons learned, and benefits tracking. Report progress, KPIs, and outcomes to the Business Improvement Portfolio Manager and Change Board. Key Relationships Business Improvement Portfolio Manager Programme Leads and IT Project Managers Legal and Compliance teams Procurement and Operational Leaders External solution vendors Candidate Profile Experience & Knowledge Proven experience managing cross-functional change or technology-enabled projects. Strong track record of stakeholder management and benefits realisation. Experience delivering document management or legal system implementations. Comfortable managing multiple projects within a matrix environment. Knowledge of process improvement methodologies (Lean, Value Stream Mapping) advantageous. Technical Skills Recognised Project Management qualification (PRINCE2, APM, PMP, AgilePM). Strong planning, governance, and facilitation skills. Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Project, Visio, PowerPoint). Excellent communication and presentation skills able to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Values & Behaviours Collaborative and delivery-focused, with a strong sense of accountability. Skilled at navigating complex stakeholder landscapes and balancing competing priorities. Committed to transparency, inclusion, and measurable results.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our greatest asset is our people, so our HR team focus on ensuring we are all reaching our potential. They use their specialist expertise to help us attract great talent, enable our employees to succeed and inspire a unified culture of development across our firm. By playing a role in the recruitment and management of our people, they help change lives and influence the future of BDO. Join a driven and passionate team where you can be yourself, while also helping your colleagues to achieve their ambitions. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in People Analytics. As a team, we work closely together to use different Workday tools to produce meaningful analysis to people across BDO. We are looking for someone to be involved in our larger reporting development projects as well as support with our ad hoc data and analytics requests. The team are constantly looking to make sure we are maximizing the tools we can use in Workday, while ensuring that what we produce is of high quality and meaningful. In this role you'll be: Leading and supporting delivery of Workday-based dashboards, reports and people data insights Taking ownership of assigned reporting and analytics projects - managing from scoping through to testing, launch and engagement Developing and enhancing strategic reporting solutions in Workday, aligned to firm-wide needs and goals Supporting routine and cyclical reporting needs, ensuring accuracy, consistency and strong data governance Exploring and testing new Workday functionality and recommending ways to improve our use of the platform Proactively engaging with stakeholders to understand their needs, surface opportunities and co-create data-led solutions Supporting Workday testing, training, documentation and education for HR and business users Identify and drive key improvements and automations to processes and reporting Support the firm in a progression towards a self-service dominated reporting suite, encouraging a live and dynamic approach to management information TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & PERSONAL QUALITIES Advanced Workday report writer experience. Capable of utilising all Workday reporting types: Advanced, Matrix and Composite reports, Dashboards and Drive solutions (e.g. Worksheets, Discovery Boards and Slides) Proficient in creating and utilising all necessary Workday calculated field functions End-to-end Prism expertise Experience working within a central Workday team or similar structure Strong analytical and numerical ability - able to analyse data to identify trends and translate into actionable insights Able to manage data accuracy, quality and GDPR compliance Able to work as part of a collective, contributing towards a strong team bond and ensuring the whole is greater than the sum of its parts Appreciation of the importance of sustainable report development and documentation, ensuring the best practice is applied consistently Able to manage complex projects from start to finish Ability to collaborate and communicate with multiple stakeholders at all levels and across all communication formats, including leadership team and function leaders Competent managing own priorities and adhering to multiple, often conflicting, deadlines Basic understanding of Workday security an advantage, but not a prerequisite Basic Power BI and DAX skills an advantage, but not a prerequisite Experience of working within a professional services organisation an advantage, but not a prerequisite You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
15/10/2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons Our greatest asset is our people, so our HR team focus on ensuring we are all reaching our potential. They use their specialist expertise to help us attract great talent, enable our employees to succeed and inspire a unified culture of development across our firm. By playing a role in the recruitment and management of our people, they help change lives and influence the future of BDO. Join a driven and passionate team where you can be yourself, while also helping your colleagues to achieve their ambitions. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to advance their career in People Analytics. As a team, we work closely together to use different Workday tools to produce meaningful analysis to people across BDO. We are looking for someone to be involved in our larger reporting development projects as well as support with our ad hoc data and analytics requests. The team are constantly looking to make sure we are maximizing the tools we can use in Workday, while ensuring that what we produce is of high quality and meaningful. In this role you'll be: Leading and supporting delivery of Workday-based dashboards, reports and people data insights Taking ownership of assigned reporting and analytics projects - managing from scoping through to testing, launch and engagement Developing and enhancing strategic reporting solutions in Workday, aligned to firm-wide needs and goals Supporting routine and cyclical reporting needs, ensuring accuracy, consistency and strong data governance Exploring and testing new Workday functionality and recommending ways to improve our use of the platform Proactively engaging with stakeholders to understand their needs, surface opportunities and co-create data-led solutions Supporting Workday testing, training, documentation and education for HR and business users Identify and drive key improvements and automations to processes and reporting Support the firm in a progression towards a self-service dominated reporting suite, encouraging a live and dynamic approach to management information TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & PERSONAL QUALITIES Advanced Workday report writer experience. Capable of utilising all Workday reporting types: Advanced, Matrix and Composite reports, Dashboards and Drive solutions (e.g. Worksheets, Discovery Boards and Slides) Proficient in creating and utilising all necessary Workday calculated field functions End-to-end Prism expertise Experience working within a central Workday team or similar structure Strong analytical and numerical ability - able to analyse data to identify trends and translate into actionable insights Able to manage data accuracy, quality and GDPR compliance Able to work as part of a collective, contributing towards a strong team bond and ensuring the whole is greater than the sum of its parts Appreciation of the importance of sustainable report development and documentation, ensuring the best practice is applied consistently Able to manage complex projects from start to finish Ability to collaborate and communicate with multiple stakeholders at all levels and across all communication formats, including leadership team and function leaders Competent managing own priorities and adhering to multiple, often conflicting, deadlines Basic understanding of Workday security an advantage, but not a prerequisite Basic Power BI and DAX skills an advantage, but not a prerequisite Experience of working within a professional services organisation an advantage, but not a prerequisite You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to our business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions. We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Software Security Engineer to join our team. You will have a strong background in software development, security, and operations. This role is required to support the Digital Product Management team in embedding security requirements and best practices into new Digital Products and Services. You will work closely with the Digital Product Management and IT Security teams to establish and build the right security controls and quality state gates across the product lifecycle. This includes security tooling to manage these controls. In this busy and rewarding role, you'll also: Collaborate with software development teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle Own the cultural shift to a Security DevSecOps mindset Manage & implement security controls, tools, and processes to secure applications and infrastructure Monitor and respond to security incidents and threats in a timely manner Stay up-to-date with security trends and best practices to continuously improve security posture Automate security testing and deployment processes to ensure rapid and secure delivery of software Develop and maintain security documentation and training materials Develop and implement the product security strategy in alignment with organisational goals Integrate Application Security Tools within existing Development Processes Assist with the Planning & Execution of Application Penetration Tests Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the field of Application Security Define security NFR's and ensure these are met Report on compliance with security standards You'll be someone with: Strong experience in software development and security Proficient in scripting languages such as Powershell, YAML, JASON, etc. Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensure products are built securely Oversee vulnerability management and remediation efforts, including leading responses to pen test findings and security assessments Experience conducting risk assessments and threat modelling for software development and advise where necessary Experience in software security design review Strong knowledge of Agile, DevSecOps, System Engineer and or equivalent Knowledge of security standards and secure development principles such as NCSC Secure Development & Deployment Guidance, OWASP, NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF - 800-218), Microsoft Azure Secure Development best practices, ISO27001 Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure, particularly Azure PaaS service Experience with Azure DevOps, particularly CI/CD and backlog management Prepare and present regular security reports to senior management, ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations Expertise with security tools and familiarity with DevSecOps processes Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (preferable) You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
15/10/2025
Full time
Ideas People Trust We're BDO. An accountancy and business advisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurial organisations need to navigate today's changing world. We work with the companies that are Britain's economic engine - ambitious, entrepreneurially-spirited and high growth businesses that fuel the economy - and directly advise the owners and management teams that lead them. We'll broaden your horizons To ensure our services and applications are fit for the modern market, our IT team collaborates with every department. They develop, they explore and they implement the new ideas helping us to change the future of accounting, tax and business consulting. But, just as importantly, they maintain the tech that keeps us advancing. By testing and adopting the future of financial technical solutions, they find new and exciting ways to drive us forward. And you could too. In an IT role at BDO, you'll become part of a team that act as the backbone for our business. No matter who you are or what your skillset is, we'll give you the training and support you need to achieve whatever you put your mind to. We'll help you succeed Leading organisations trust us because of the quality of our advice. That quality grows from a thorough understanding of their business, and that understanding comes from working closely with them and building long-lasting relationships. You'll be someone who is both comfortable working proactively and managing your own tasks, as well as confident collaborating with others and communicating regularly with senior managers, directors, and BDO's partners to help businesses effectively. You'll be encouraged to identify and draw attention to opportunities for enhancing our delivery and providing additional services to organisations we work with. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Software Security Engineer to join our team. You will have a strong background in software development, security, and operations. This role is required to support the Digital Product Management team in embedding security requirements and best practices into new Digital Products and Services. You will work closely with the Digital Product Management and IT Security teams to establish and build the right security controls and quality state gates across the product lifecycle. This includes security tooling to manage these controls. In this busy and rewarding role, you'll also: Collaborate with software development teams to integrate security into the development lifecycle Own the cultural shift to a Security DevSecOps mindset Manage & implement security controls, tools, and processes to secure applications and infrastructure Monitor and respond to security incidents and threats in a timely manner Stay up-to-date with security trends and best practices to continuously improve security posture Automate security testing and deployment processes to ensure rapid and secure delivery of software Develop and maintain security documentation and training materials Develop and implement the product security strategy in alignment with organisational goals Integrate Application Security Tools within existing Development Processes Assist with the Planning & Execution of Application Penetration Tests Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the field of Application Security Define security NFR's and ensure these are met Report on compliance with security standards You'll be someone with: Strong experience in software development and security Proficient in scripting languages such as Powershell, YAML, JASON, etc. Collaborate with development teams to integrate security best practices into the secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) and ensure products are built securely Oversee vulnerability management and remediation efforts, including leading responses to pen test findings and security assessments Experience conducting risk assessments and threat modelling for software development and advise where necessary Experience in software security design review Strong knowledge of Agile, DevSecOps, System Engineer and or equivalent Knowledge of security standards and secure development principles such as NCSC Secure Development & Deployment Guidance, OWASP, NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF - 800-218), Microsoft Azure Secure Development best practices, ISO27001 Experience with Azure cloud infrastructure, particularly Azure PaaS service Experience with Azure DevOps, particularly CI/CD and backlog management Prepare and present regular security reports to senior management, ensuring compliance with security standards and regulations Expertise with security tools and familiarity with DevSecOps processes Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field (preferable) You'll be able to be yourself; we'll recognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and reward your contributions to the business. We're committed to agile working, and we offer every colleague the opportunity to work in ways that suit you, your teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we'll help you achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we have programmes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity and structure around career development. We're in it together Mutual support and respect is one of BDO's core values and we're proud of our distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal success conversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we'll support you at every stage in your career, whatever your personal and professional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stay connected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so they can share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you'll always have access to the people and resources you need to do your best work. We know that collaboration is the key to creating value for the companies we work with and satisfying experiences for our colleagues, so we've invested in state-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO's people represent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we'll encourage you to build your network, work alongside others, and share your skills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary events and dedicated resources, you'll never stop learning at BDO. We're looking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurial businesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success is powered by our people, which is why we're always finding new ways to invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continue to come together to help companies we work with to achieve their ambitions We've got a clear purpose, and we're confident in our future, because we're adapting and evolving to build on our strengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination of global reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future together with openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering people to think creatively about how we can do things better.
We're looking for a highly organised and data-driven Project Manager / Business Analyst to support the delivery of a major Income & Debt Improvement Programme. This role is central to coordinating high-impact workstreams across multiple debt areas, ensuring performance targets are met and that progress is clearly tracked and reported to senior leadership. You'll be joining a fast-paced programme environment where delivery, insight and stakeholder coordination are key. If you have strong analytical ability, proven project delivery support experience and enjoy working across services to drive operational improvement, this is an excellent contract opportunity. The Role Support mobilisation and daily delivery of key debt improvement workstreams across multiple service areas. Maintain RAID logs, action trackers, project plans and performance dashboards to ensure effective delivery oversight. Track KPIs and ensure accurate weekly reporting across debt lines including Adult Social Care, Housing Benefit Overpayments, Council Tax and more. Coordinate governance activity including preparing highlight reports, supporting board meetings and ensuring agreed actions are followed through. Analyse operational and financial data to identify areas for intervention, support business case development and prioritise actions. Work closely with Programme Director, BI analysts, service managers and finance leads to ensure cohesive programme delivery. Escalate risks, resource gaps and delivery delays early and support mitigation planning. Key Requirements Strong data and analytical skills with advanced Excel ability (including pivot tables, formulas, financial dashboards). Experience supporting or delivering projects in a public sector, finance operations or service improvement environment. Confident communicator, able to turn data into narrative and engage senior stakeholders with clear reporting. Highly organised and structured, comfortable handling multiple workstreams and working to governance deadlines. Familiarity with project delivery disciplines such as RAID logs, RAG status tracking and performance reporting. Experience of income and debt environments, financial processes, or systems such as Oracle/NEC is highly desirable. Power BI skills, business process mapping experience or recognised project delivery certification (PRINCE2, APM, Agile) are a bonus. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
15/10/2025
Contractor
We're looking for a highly organised and data-driven Project Manager / Business Analyst to support the delivery of a major Income & Debt Improvement Programme. This role is central to coordinating high-impact workstreams across multiple debt areas, ensuring performance targets are met and that progress is clearly tracked and reported to senior leadership. You'll be joining a fast-paced programme environment where delivery, insight and stakeholder coordination are key. If you have strong analytical ability, proven project delivery support experience and enjoy working across services to drive operational improvement, this is an excellent contract opportunity. The Role Support mobilisation and daily delivery of key debt improvement workstreams across multiple service areas. Maintain RAID logs, action trackers, project plans and performance dashboards to ensure effective delivery oversight. Track KPIs and ensure accurate weekly reporting across debt lines including Adult Social Care, Housing Benefit Overpayments, Council Tax and more. Coordinate governance activity including preparing highlight reports, supporting board meetings and ensuring agreed actions are followed through. Analyse operational and financial data to identify areas for intervention, support business case development and prioritise actions. Work closely with Programme Director, BI analysts, service managers and finance leads to ensure cohesive programme delivery. Escalate risks, resource gaps and delivery delays early and support mitigation planning. Key Requirements Strong data and analytical skills with advanced Excel ability (including pivot tables, formulas, financial dashboards). Experience supporting or delivering projects in a public sector, finance operations or service improvement environment. Confident communicator, able to turn data into narrative and engage senior stakeholders with clear reporting. Highly organised and structured, comfortable handling multiple workstreams and working to governance deadlines. Familiarity with project delivery disciplines such as RAID logs, RAG status tracking and performance reporting. Experience of income and debt environments, financial processes, or systems such as Oracle/NEC is highly desirable. Power BI skills, business process mapping experience or recognised project delivery certification (PRINCE2, APM, Agile) are a bonus. What you need to do now If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please click APPLY NOW and send us your application today. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. Footnote If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Zubair at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.
PMO Analyst Chester 30,000 Fazer Recruitment are working exclusively with a market leading business based in Chester who, due to growth are looking for a PMO Analyst to help drive their next phase of growth. Why apply? This position, reporting into the Senior Project Manager will have responsibility for the support of a resource management strategy, facilitate project planning, managing priorities and ensuring governance and controls are put in place. 30,000 salary Bonus Scheme 25 Days Holiday Staff Discount scheme Pension Laptop/Remote working kit The Skills: - Problem solving - Strong Communication skills at all levels - Project Planning - Resource Management - Fasted paced commercial environment - Organisational awareness - JIRA/Projects/Slack - Microsoft 365 stack - Full Life cycle - Agile Delivery The Company: They are extremely ambitious growth plans over the next few years and as such this is a fantastic position for the right Project Manager to grow within the company and to make a huge mark. The role is Hybrid 2 days a week on site in Chester, please only apply if you are able to commute to the office.
15/10/2025
Full time
PMO Analyst Chester 30,000 Fazer Recruitment are working exclusively with a market leading business based in Chester who, due to growth are looking for a PMO Analyst to help drive their next phase of growth. Why apply? This position, reporting into the Senior Project Manager will have responsibility for the support of a resource management strategy, facilitate project planning, managing priorities and ensuring governance and controls are put in place. 30,000 salary Bonus Scheme 25 Days Holiday Staff Discount scheme Pension Laptop/Remote working kit The Skills: - Problem solving - Strong Communication skills at all levels - Project Planning - Resource Management - Fasted paced commercial environment - Organisational awareness - JIRA/Projects/Slack - Microsoft 365 stack - Full Life cycle - Agile Delivery The Company: They are extremely ambitious growth plans over the next few years and as such this is a fantastic position for the right Project Manager to grow within the company and to make a huge mark. The role is Hybrid 2 days a week on site in Chester, please only apply if you are able to commute to the office.
Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead and deliver a range of high-value IT initiatives across a well-known organisation. The successful candidate will manage complex, multi-million-pound projects that drive business transformation and operational excellence. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while effectively managing stakeholders, resources, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of large and complex IT projects running into the millions. Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. Define and oversee project scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource plans. Manage project teams directly, providing leadership, guidance, and performance oversight. Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders across business services, IT, and external partners. Manage relationships and performance of external suppliers and third-party vendors. Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, project management methodologies, and compliance requirements. Conduct regular reporting and communication with senior management and stakeholders on progress, risks, and issues. Facilitate workshops, negotiations, and communication sessions with business users and clients to ensure alignment. Person Specification Essential Requirements: Proven experience managing large and complex IT projects across multiple business domains. Demonstrable experience managing large-scale Business Services programmes. Hands-on experience managing project team members directly within a matrix environment. Proven track record of delivery across all stages of the project lifecycle (initiation through to closure). Strong Quality Assurance and Quality Control experience within project delivery. Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills. Demonstrated ability to manage external suppliers and project resources effectively. Desirable: Professional certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, or MSP. Experience with Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Strong understanding of governance frameworks and risk management. Experience working within highly regulated or complex enterprise environments. Key Attributes Strategic thinker with strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach. Commercially astute with a results-oriented mindset.
15/10/2025
Full time
Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior IT Project Manager to lead and deliver a range of high-value IT initiatives across a well-known organisation. The successful candidate will manage complex, multi-million-pound projects that drive business transformation and operational excellence. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, while effectively managing stakeholders, resources, and suppliers. Key Responsibilities Lead end-to-end delivery of large and complex IT projects running into the millions. Manage multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals. Define and oversee project scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource plans. Manage project teams directly, providing leadership, guidance, and performance oversight. Collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders across business services, IT, and external partners. Manage relationships and performance of external suppliers and third-party vendors. Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, project management methodologies, and compliance requirements. Conduct regular reporting and communication with senior management and stakeholders on progress, risks, and issues. Facilitate workshops, negotiations, and communication sessions with business users and clients to ensure alignment. Person Specification Essential Requirements: Proven experience managing large and complex IT projects across multiple business domains. Demonstrable experience managing large-scale Business Services programmes. Hands-on experience managing project team members directly within a matrix environment. Proven track record of delivery across all stages of the project lifecycle (initiation through to closure). Strong Quality Assurance and Quality Control experience within project delivery. Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills. Demonstrated ability to manage external suppliers and project resources effectively. Desirable: Professional certifications such as PRINCE2, PMP, or MSP. Experience with Agile and Waterfall delivery methodologies. Strong understanding of governance frameworks and risk management. Experience working within highly regulated or complex enterprise environments. Key Attributes Strategic thinker with strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities. Ability to thrive under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative approach. Commercially astute with a results-oriented mindset.
Service Manager - Digital Portfolio 6 Month Contract (Outside IR35) Hybrid - Glasgow 2days PW Starting ASAP Please note, Scotland based candidates will be of preference for this role. Day Rate: 763 Outside IR35 Main Duties: You will have an awareness of Agile methodology and the ways to apply the principles in practice and can explain why iteration is important. You will be able to work within a strategic context and be able to communicate how activities meet strategic goals in order to contribute to the development of strategy and policies. You will lead on developing and recommending improvements to governance and assurance processes that support iterative/Agile working and support others in following or applying these processes. You will demonstrate an understanding of the organisational environment and have a strong understanding of the IT estate and operational business needs, in order to identify the most important and high value tasks to support prioritisation. You will lead on the planning and capacity analysis to manage the demand and prioritisation of activities to develop resource plans for the delivery of a roadmap of changes across multiple digital portfolios. You will communicate the digital change strategy and plan throughout the organisation to ensure its successful adoption and implementation. You will turn complex data into compelling insights and present analysis and visualisations in clear ways to communicate complex messages. You will use insights to provide tactical and strategic recommendations. You will share your data communication skills with your team and across the organisation. You will have experience of managing complex internal and external dependencies and you will regularly review and monitor progress against strategies and plans. You will support delivery confidence by removing blockers and impediments that affect plans and can develop plans for difficult situations. You will have strong stakeholder relationship skills and be able to work with the team to develop and maintain an understanding of your stakeholders to create stakeholder communications to build long term strategic relationships. You will work constructively with stakeholders to resolve issues, influence stakeholders and manage those relationships Essential Skills & Experience: Excellent leadership skills with demonstratable experience of leading large-scale digital portfolios within a complex organisation, setting portfolio standards and providing independent portfolio assurance to senior executive leaders. Proven experience of working with organisational objectives and ambitions to shape and influence Digital strategic planning and priorities. Established track record of developing and implementing portfolio frameworks, including taking accountability for delivering critical improvement activity to strengthen and ensure compliance with portfolio controls and standards. Experience of working in both waterfall and agile environments with the ability to think strategically and identify themes or issues that may cut cross the department. Lead and support multiple teams to resolve issues and impediments and maintain the delivery momentum across the portfolio. Strong analytical skills, experience of using a range of data analysis tools, techniques and providing independent interpretation of portfolio data. Experience of visualising the story of the data and communicate recommendations to a range of senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience in building successful relationships across organisational boundaries with diverse senior stakeholders using strong leadership and communication skills to build, manage and influence key strategic relationships This role has been deemed Outside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.
15/10/2025
Contractor
Service Manager - Digital Portfolio 6 Month Contract (Outside IR35) Hybrid - Glasgow 2days PW Starting ASAP Please note, Scotland based candidates will be of preference for this role. Day Rate: 763 Outside IR35 Main Duties: You will have an awareness of Agile methodology and the ways to apply the principles in practice and can explain why iteration is important. You will be able to work within a strategic context and be able to communicate how activities meet strategic goals in order to contribute to the development of strategy and policies. You will lead on developing and recommending improvements to governance and assurance processes that support iterative/Agile working and support others in following or applying these processes. You will demonstrate an understanding of the organisational environment and have a strong understanding of the IT estate and operational business needs, in order to identify the most important and high value tasks to support prioritisation. You will lead on the planning and capacity analysis to manage the demand and prioritisation of activities to develop resource plans for the delivery of a roadmap of changes across multiple digital portfolios. You will communicate the digital change strategy and plan throughout the organisation to ensure its successful adoption and implementation. You will turn complex data into compelling insights and present analysis and visualisations in clear ways to communicate complex messages. You will use insights to provide tactical and strategic recommendations. You will share your data communication skills with your team and across the organisation. You will have experience of managing complex internal and external dependencies and you will regularly review and monitor progress against strategies and plans. You will support delivery confidence by removing blockers and impediments that affect plans and can develop plans for difficult situations. You will have strong stakeholder relationship skills and be able to work with the team to develop and maintain an understanding of your stakeholders to create stakeholder communications to build long term strategic relationships. You will work constructively with stakeholders to resolve issues, influence stakeholders and manage those relationships Essential Skills & Experience: Excellent leadership skills with demonstratable experience of leading large-scale digital portfolios within a complex organisation, setting portfolio standards and providing independent portfolio assurance to senior executive leaders. Proven experience of working with organisational objectives and ambitions to shape and influence Digital strategic planning and priorities. Established track record of developing and implementing portfolio frameworks, including taking accountability for delivering critical improvement activity to strengthen and ensure compliance with portfolio controls and standards. Experience of working in both waterfall and agile environments with the ability to think strategically and identify themes or issues that may cut cross the department. Lead and support multiple teams to resolve issues and impediments and maintain the delivery momentum across the portfolio. Strong analytical skills, experience of using a range of data analysis tools, techniques and providing independent interpretation of portfolio data. Experience of visualising the story of the data and communicate recommendations to a range of senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience in building successful relationships across organisational boundaries with diverse senior stakeholders using strong leadership and communication skills to build, manage and influence key strategic relationships This role has been deemed Outside IR35 by the client. Applicants must hold, or be happy to apply for, a valid Basic Disclosure Scotland. Please click the link to apply.
Sewell Wallis is working with an ambitious and fast-scaling technology company, based in South Yorkshire, that's making a real impact across infrastructure and environmental sectors. With a unique platform already gaining traction, the business is expanding into new markets and building out its service offering - all with a clear focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. As they enter a new phase of growth, they're looking to appoint a commercially minded Finance Manager, based in Sheffield, to help shape the financial strategy and support the leadership team. This is a newly created role with genuine scope - ideal for someone who thrives in agile environments and wants to be part of something transformative. This temporary role has the potential to be made permanent. What will you be doing? Supporting financial operations across the business, ensuring processes and systems run smoothly Partnering with internal teams to enable effective project delivery and commercial decision-making Contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities Helping maintain clarity and control across reporting, compliance, and risk management Playing a role in shaping financial systems and controls to support growth Supporting the development of team members and encouraging cross-functional collaboration Providing input into pricing, benchmarking, and financial modelling for new opportunities What skills are we looking for? Strategic thinker with a focus on long-term financial sustainability Strong commercial awareness with the ability to align financial decisions to strategic goals Proven experience leading a finance function, ideally 5+ years in a senior role Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Analytical mindset with sound judgement under pressure Skilled negotiator with a pragmatic, solutions-led approach Confident communicator, able to translate complex financials for varied audiences Collaborative leadership style with a focus on team development Comfortable working in a process-driven environment Advanced user of MS Office and Xero What's on offer? Working for a rapidly growing technology business Competitive salary To shape a brand new role into your own Temp to perm contract Apply for this role below, or for more information, contact Jenny. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
14/10/2025
Seasonal
Sewell Wallis is working with an ambitious and fast-scaling technology company, based in South Yorkshire, that's making a real impact across infrastructure and environmental sectors. With a unique platform already gaining traction, the business is expanding into new markets and building out its service offering - all with a clear focus on innovation, efficiency, and sustainability. As they enter a new phase of growth, they're looking to appoint a commercially minded Finance Manager, based in Sheffield, to help shape the financial strategy and support the leadership team. This is a newly created role with genuine scope - ideal for someone who thrives in agile environments and wants to be part of something transformative. This temporary role has the potential to be made permanent. What will you be doing? Supporting financial operations across the business, ensuring processes and systems run smoothly Partnering with internal teams to enable effective project delivery and commercial decision-making Contributing to budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities Helping maintain clarity and control across reporting, compliance, and risk management Playing a role in shaping financial systems and controls to support growth Supporting the development of team members and encouraging cross-functional collaboration Providing input into pricing, benchmarking, and financial modelling for new opportunities What skills are we looking for? Strategic thinker with a focus on long-term financial sustainability Strong commercial awareness with the ability to align financial decisions to strategic goals Proven experience leading a finance function, ideally 5+ years in a senior role Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Analytical mindset with sound judgement under pressure Skilled negotiator with a pragmatic, solutions-led approach Confident communicator, able to translate complex financials for varied audiences Collaborative leadership style with a focus on team development Comfortable working in a process-driven environment Advanced user of MS Office and Xero What's on offer? Working for a rapidly growing technology business Competitive salary To shape a brand new role into your own Temp to perm contract Apply for this role below, or for more information, contact Jenny. To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Job Title: .NET Software Engineer Location: UK based Remote with monthly site visits Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 (National) and £38,000 - £43,000 (London) per annum + exceptional pension Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Software Engineer looking to develop their career within a forward-thinking, tech-for-good organisation. Working with modern technologies such as .NET, and Azure, this role will allow you to contribute to meaningful projects while expanding your technical expertise in an Agile environment. Software Engineer Responsibilities Collaborate with Product Managers and senior engineers to analyse requirements and estimate development work. Design, build, test, and deploy secure, maintainable applications using .NET, Azure, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform. Work within Agile delivery teams (Scrum or Kanban) to deliver small-to-medium features and enhancements. Support application maintenance, promptly resolving issues to ensure availability and performance. Work collaboratively across DevOps, QA, and Data teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. Software Engineer Requirements Experience in developing applications using C# and .NET. Knowledge of cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure (AWS experience also considered). Understanding of modern web application development techniques. Strong SQL Server or similar database skills. Experience of Agile methodologies and tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub. Effective problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. A collaborative team player with a strong commitment to quality and best practices. Please note - this role is UK-based only and applications from outside the UK can not be accepted We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
14/10/2025
Full time
Job Title: .NET Software Engineer Location: UK based Remote with monthly site visits Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 (National) and £38,000 - £43,000 (London) per annum + exceptional pension Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented Software Engineer looking to develop their career within a forward-thinking, tech-for-good organisation. Working with modern technologies such as .NET, and Azure, this role will allow you to contribute to meaningful projects while expanding your technical expertise in an Agile environment. Software Engineer Responsibilities Collaborate with Product Managers and senior engineers to analyse requirements and estimate development work. Design, build, test, and deploy secure, maintainable applications using .NET, Azure, Dynamics 365, and Power Platform. Work within Agile delivery teams (Scrum or Kanban) to deliver small-to-medium features and enhancements. Support application maintenance, promptly resolving issues to ensure availability and performance. Work collaboratively across DevOps, QA, and Data teams to deliver end-to-end solutions. Software Engineer Requirements Experience in developing applications using C# and .NET. Knowledge of cloud technologies such as Microsoft Azure (AWS experience also considered). Understanding of modern web application development techniques. Strong SQL Server or similar database skills. Experience of Agile methodologies and tools such as Azure DevOps or GitHub. Effective problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills. A collaborative team player with a strong commitment to quality and best practices. Please note - this role is UK-based only and applications from outside the UK can not be accepted We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Security Project Manager - Farnborough (Hybrid) - 65,000- 75,000 My client is a UK-based consultancy serving the UK defence sector. They are on the hunt for a Security Project Manager to join their existing experienced team. Role Purpose Looking for a proactive and experienced Security Project Manager to lead governance activities within a critical Secure by Design ERP programme supporting MOD capability delivery. This role ensures that security is embedded throughout the acquisition lifecycle, enabling secure, resilient systems that meet Defence operational needs. You will be responsible for coordinating governance across delivery teams, Defence Digital stakeholders, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with MOD security standards and assurance frameworks. Key Responsibilities Governance Leadership : Develop and maintain programme-level governance aligned with Secure by Design principles and MOD policy. Delivery Assurance : Embed security governance into acquisition programme milestones, ensuring traceability and accountability across all phases. Stakeholder Coordination : Act as the governance interface between DE&S, Defence Digital, NCSC, and industry partners. Risk & Compliance Oversight : Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of security risks across delivery workstreams. Policy Integration : Ensure alignment with JSP 440, JSP 604, and relevant Defence Digital and NCSC guidance. Reporting & Assurance : Produce governance artefacts, assurance reports, and dashboards for senior stakeholders and programme boards. Audit & Accreditation Support : Facilitate security accreditation processes and support internal/external audits. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in security governance within MOD or UK Government programmes. Strong understanding of Secure by Design , Defence Digital frameworks , and MOD acquisition processes. Familiarity with JSP 440 , JSP 604 , and MOD assurance and accreditation standards. Experience managing security risk , compliance , and delivery assurance in complex programmes. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including cross-functional coordination. Desirable Qualifications CISSP , CISM , or equivalent security certification. PRINCE2, APM PMQ, or AgilePM project management qualification. Experience working with Defence Digital , DE&S delivery teams. Understanding of Cyber Resilience , Zero Trust , and Security Architecture principles. Security Project Manager - Farnborough (Hybrid) - 65,000- 75,000 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.
13/10/2025
Full time
Security Project Manager - Farnborough (Hybrid) - 65,000- 75,000 My client is a UK-based consultancy serving the UK defence sector. They are on the hunt for a Security Project Manager to join their existing experienced team. Role Purpose Looking for a proactive and experienced Security Project Manager to lead governance activities within a critical Secure by Design ERP programme supporting MOD capability delivery. This role ensures that security is embedded throughout the acquisition lifecycle, enabling secure, resilient systems that meet Defence operational needs. You will be responsible for coordinating governance across delivery teams, Defence Digital stakeholders, and suppliers, ensuring compliance with MOD security standards and assurance frameworks. Key Responsibilities Governance Leadership : Develop and maintain programme-level governance aligned with Secure by Design principles and MOD policy. Delivery Assurance : Embed security governance into acquisition programme milestones, ensuring traceability and accountability across all phases. Stakeholder Coordination : Act as the governance interface between DE&S, Defence Digital, NCSC, and industry partners. Risk & Compliance Oversight : Lead the identification, assessment, and mitigation of security risks across delivery workstreams. Policy Integration : Ensure alignment with JSP 440, JSP 604, and relevant Defence Digital and NCSC guidance. Reporting & Assurance : Produce governance artefacts, assurance reports, and dashboards for senior stakeholders and programme boards. Audit & Accreditation Support : Facilitate security accreditation processes and support internal/external audits. Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience in security governance within MOD or UK Government programmes. Strong understanding of Secure by Design , Defence Digital frameworks , and MOD acquisition processes. Familiarity with JSP 440 , JSP 604 , and MOD assurance and accreditation standards. Experience managing security risk , compliance , and delivery assurance in complex programmes. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, including cross-functional coordination. Desirable Qualifications CISSP , CISM , or equivalent security certification. PRINCE2, APM PMQ, or AgilePM project management qualification. Experience working with Defence Digital , DE&S delivery teams. Understanding of Cyber Resilience , Zero Trust , and Security Architecture principles. Security Project Manager - Farnborough (Hybrid) - 65,000- 75,000 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.
Chandlers Ford £70,000 £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits We are working with a respected engineering group seeking an IT Project Manager to lead data and finance system projects as part of a major digital transformation programme across the UK and Europe. This role blends technical delivery with strategic business impact managing end-to-end implementation of data, SaaS, and finance platforms while ensuring projects meet commercial objectives, timelines, and budgets. With equal focus on data transformation and IT delivery, this is a pivotal position for a technically astute Project Manager who can balance process, people, and technology to deliver measurable results. Key Duties & Responsibilities Lead the delivery of IT and data projects across multiple business areas, ensuring on-time and within-budget completion Manage the implementation of finance systems, SaaS platforms, data warehouses, and SharePoint integrations Oversee full project lifecycle activity from planning, scoping, and design through to testing, deployment, and post-launch review Collaborate with business and technical teams to translate requirements into clear, achievable solutions Report on project progress, risks, dependencies, and key metrics to senior stakeholders Promote strong governance, documentation, and communication across all project phases Ensure alignment with business objectives and effective stakeholder engagement throughout each delivery Work collaboratively with internal IT, finance, and operations functions to improve systems integration and data flow Skills & Experience Required Proven track record delivering data and IT projects within a commercial or industrial setting Experience implementing finance systems, data warehouses, SaaS platforms, and Microsoft-based solutions Strong understanding of SharePoint, Azure, and IT infrastructure Methodical, process-driven mindset with a proactive, problem-solving approach Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical content into business-friendly language Confident and collaborative, able to influence decisions and maintain project momentum Relevant project management certification such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile advantageous Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel nationally and occasionally within Europe (pool car available) Summary Position : IT Project Manager Location : Chandlers Ford Duration : Permanent Salary : £70,000 £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits Start : Notice dependent If you are a technically strong IT Project Manager with experience in data transformation, SaaS, and finance system delivery and enjoy leading complex projects that make a tangible business impact we d like to hear from you. Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details.
11/10/2025
Full time
Chandlers Ford £70,000 £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits We are working with a respected engineering group seeking an IT Project Manager to lead data and finance system projects as part of a major digital transformation programme across the UK and Europe. This role blends technical delivery with strategic business impact managing end-to-end implementation of data, SaaS, and finance platforms while ensuring projects meet commercial objectives, timelines, and budgets. With equal focus on data transformation and IT delivery, this is a pivotal position for a technically astute Project Manager who can balance process, people, and technology to deliver measurable results. Key Duties & Responsibilities Lead the delivery of IT and data projects across multiple business areas, ensuring on-time and within-budget completion Manage the implementation of finance systems, SaaS platforms, data warehouses, and SharePoint integrations Oversee full project lifecycle activity from planning, scoping, and design through to testing, deployment, and post-launch review Collaborate with business and technical teams to translate requirements into clear, achievable solutions Report on project progress, risks, dependencies, and key metrics to senior stakeholders Promote strong governance, documentation, and communication across all project phases Ensure alignment with business objectives and effective stakeholder engagement throughout each delivery Work collaboratively with internal IT, finance, and operations functions to improve systems integration and data flow Skills & Experience Required Proven track record delivering data and IT projects within a commercial or industrial setting Experience implementing finance systems, data warehouses, SaaS platforms, and Microsoft-based solutions Strong understanding of SharePoint, Azure, and IT infrastructure Methodical, process-driven mindset with a proactive, problem-solving approach Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical content into business-friendly language Confident and collaborative, able to influence decisions and maintain project momentum Relevant project management certification such as PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile advantageous Full UK driving licence with flexibility to travel nationally and occasionally within Europe (pool car available) Summary Position : IT Project Manager Location : Chandlers Ford Duration : Permanent Salary : £70,000 £80,000 + Bonus + Benefits Start : Notice dependent If you are a technically strong IT Project Manager with experience in data transformation, SaaS, and finance system delivery and enjoy leading complex projects that make a tangible business impact we d like to hear from you. Apply now or contact the Kiota team for more details.
Cyber Capability Centre Delivery Lead Location: Remote with occasional onsite visits and quarterly team sessions (Preston or local site) Term: 6 months initially Rate: £45.46 per hour umbrella, circa £336.40 per day, inside IR35 Please note successful candidate must go through a BPSS check and be able to obtain government security clearance About the Role The Cyber Capability Centre Delivery Lead plays a key role in delivering new cyber capabilities, system upgrades, and improvements across enterprise-managed systems and services. Reporting to the Cyber Capability Centre Delivery Manager, you will oversee the full delivery lifecycle planning, governance, execution, and closure ensuring that cyber initiatives are delivered effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with business and security objectives. You ll coordinate multidisciplinary delivery teams, manage third-party partners, and work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure that new cyber capabilities strengthen enterprise resilience and align with strategic priorities. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the delivery of small to medium-sized cyber security change projects with high business impact. Translate business and cyber security requirements into actionable delivery plans, milestones, and resource schedules. Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across Cyber, IT, and Business functions, ensuring collaboration and accountability. Apply governance, assurance, and delivery frameworks to manage cost, schedule, quality, and risk. Manage and forecast delivery budgets, taking corrective action on overspends or variances. Identify and communicate project risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities. Engage with suppliers, vendors, and partners to ensure efficient and compliant delivery. Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement in delivery practices. Support the Capability Centre Manager in developing team capability, mentoring staff, and fostering a culture of improvement. Ensure that all delivery activities align with cyber strategy, governance, and compliance standards. Technical Knowledge & Experience Proven experience delivering IT or cyber security projects or capability enhancements in complex environments. Strong understanding of cyber security principles, controls, and frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO 27001, CIS). Experience working with DevOps tools and practices (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps). Familiarity with enterprise security domains such as identity management, cloud security, network defence, vulnerability management, or security operations. Demonstrated ability to work within structured governance and change control frameworks . Experience managing third-party suppliers and delivery partners. Strong knowledge of project delivery methodologies : PRINCE2 , APM PMQ , Agile/Scrum , or Hybrid delivery models. Understanding of ITIL and service management principles. Experience applying Change Management and Lean Six Sigma techniques is beneficial. Skills & Attributes Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple concurrent deliverables. Skilled at influencing stakeholders across technical and non-technical domains. Demonstrated ability to drive outcomes in complex, cross-functional environments. Committed to continuous improvement and professional development. Can-do attitude with strong ownership and accountability. Qualifications Degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Engineering, or a related field. Formal project management training: PRINCE2 Practitioner , APM PMQ , or Agile Project Management . Additional certifications desirable: ITIL , Lean Six Sigma , Change Management , CISSP , CISM , or CompTIA Security+ . Please note applications are likely to close soon so please act quickly if you would like to be considered.
10/10/2025
Contractor
Cyber Capability Centre Delivery Lead Location: Remote with occasional onsite visits and quarterly team sessions (Preston or local site) Term: 6 months initially Rate: £45.46 per hour umbrella, circa £336.40 per day, inside IR35 Please note successful candidate must go through a BPSS check and be able to obtain government security clearance About the Role The Cyber Capability Centre Delivery Lead plays a key role in delivering new cyber capabilities, system upgrades, and improvements across enterprise-managed systems and services. Reporting to the Cyber Capability Centre Delivery Manager, you will oversee the full delivery lifecycle planning, governance, execution, and closure ensuring that cyber initiatives are delivered effectively, efficiently, and in alignment with business and security objectives. You ll coordinate multidisciplinary delivery teams, manage third-party partners, and work closely with senior stakeholders to ensure that new cyber capabilities strengthen enterprise resilience and align with strategic priorities. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage the delivery of small to medium-sized cyber security change projects with high business impact. Translate business and cyber security requirements into actionable delivery plans, milestones, and resource schedules. Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams across Cyber, IT, and Business functions, ensuring collaboration and accountability. Apply governance, assurance, and delivery frameworks to manage cost, schedule, quality, and risk. Manage and forecast delivery budgets, taking corrective action on overspends or variances. Identify and communicate project risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities. Engage with suppliers, vendors, and partners to ensure efficient and compliant delivery. Capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement in delivery practices. Support the Capability Centre Manager in developing team capability, mentoring staff, and fostering a culture of improvement. Ensure that all delivery activities align with cyber strategy, governance, and compliance standards. Technical Knowledge & Experience Proven experience delivering IT or cyber security projects or capability enhancements in complex environments. Strong understanding of cyber security principles, controls, and frameworks (e.g. NIST, ISO 27001, CIS). Experience working with DevOps tools and practices (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, Azure DevOps). Familiarity with enterprise security domains such as identity management, cloud security, network defence, vulnerability management, or security operations. Demonstrated ability to work within structured governance and change control frameworks . Experience managing third-party suppliers and delivery partners. Strong knowledge of project delivery methodologies : PRINCE2 , APM PMQ , Agile/Scrum , or Hybrid delivery models. Understanding of ITIL and service management principles. Experience applying Change Management and Lean Six Sigma techniques is beneficial. Skills & Attributes Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple concurrent deliverables. Skilled at influencing stakeholders across technical and non-technical domains. Demonstrated ability to drive outcomes in complex, cross-functional environments. Committed to continuous improvement and professional development. Can-do attitude with strong ownership and accountability. Qualifications Degree in Information Technology, Cyber Security, Engineering, or a related field. Formal project management training: PRINCE2 Practitioner , APM PMQ , or Agile Project Management . Additional certifications desirable: ITIL , Lean Six Sigma , Change Management , CISSP , CISM , or CompTIA Security+ . Please note applications are likely to close soon so please act quickly if you would like to be considered.
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