As Head IT at Fauna & Flora, you will shape and deliver the strategic direction of our technology landscape ensuring that our systems, services, and infrastructure are robust, forward-looking, and aligned with our mission. This is an exciting new role that will build on the strong IT base developed by the current IT team.
This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise. You’ll drive digital innovation, enhance organisational systems, and lead the integration of technology across global operations.
You’ll also play a key role in ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, including UK charity regulations and GDPR, while embedding digital transformation in support of Fauna & Flora’s vital work protecting nature around the world.
In return we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, life insurance and salary exchange schemes.
Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre and a host of cafés and restaurants. Our hybrid working policy currently provides for some remote working within the UK.
Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 19 October 2025.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
26/09/2025
Full time
As Head IT at Fauna & Flora, you will shape and deliver the strategic direction of our technology landscape ensuring that our systems, services, and infrastructure are robust, forward-looking, and aligned with our mission. This is an exciting new role that will build on the strong IT base developed by the current IT team.
This is a unique opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise. You’ll drive digital innovation, enhance organisational systems, and lead the integration of technology across global operations.
You’ll also play a key role in ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, including UK charity regulations and GDPR, while embedding digital transformation in support of Fauna & Flora’s vital work protecting nature around the world.
In return we offer the opportunity to work for a ground-breaking organisation at the forefront of global conservation with generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance, life insurance and salary exchange schemes.
Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre and a host of cafés and restaurants. Our hybrid working policy currently provides for some remote working within the UK.
Please visit our website and download the job application pack for further details on how to apply
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 19 October 2025.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.
We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.
About the Role
Edge Hill University is seeking to appoint independent members (charity trustees) to join our Board of Governors and contribute to our continued growth and success.
The University has over 14,000 students studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and employs more than 2,000 staff. Edge Hill’s significant success in achieving its mission is recognised by a range of awards including Educate North’s University of the Year 2020/21. It is one of the select few to have held the coveted Modern University of the Year title (2022),awarded by the Times and Sunday Times; and the UK University of the Year (2014) awarded by Times Higher Education. It was ranked in the UK Top 35 universities (Guardian University Guide 2024), 5th in the UK (Uni Compare 2026) and is a Top 4 North West Institution (Complete University Guide 2025). It is also the safest campus in the North West according to the same guide. In 2024, it was the first University to achieve Ofsted Outstanding for all phases of its Initial Teacher Training provision under the new Inspection Framework.
The Board’s purpose is to act as guardians of the University – to build on its past, and to protect and enhance its future – and, in doing so, to be the most effective Board that it can be, acting in the best interests of the University’s stakeholders. An effective culture supports the Board to achieve this purpose.
We are particularly interested in those with expertise in the following broad areas:
• Academia
• Digital transformation/cyber management/AI
• Finance
• HR/Employment Law
We believe that an effective board includes, and makes good use of, difference in the skills, expertise, background, race, gender and other qualities of individual governors.
While the role is not remunerated, governors are eligible for reasonable expenses paid in line with our Financial Regulations.
For further information about the role, and our Board of Governors, please view the Candidate Pack below.
If you are interested in applying or would like further details, please e-mail Helen Smallbone, Clerk to Governors, at BoardofGovernors@edgehill.ac.uk.
Application Process
To be considered for a role on our Board (for three years in the first instance), your application should include
• an up-to-date CV
• a supporting statement that addresses the criteria in the person specification and outlines your motivation for applying. The statement should be no longer than 2 pages of A4 in 12pt font
Please tailor your application to the role, explaining why you meet the criteria and what you feel you could contribute to our Board and the University.
The deadline for applications is 12noon on Monday 15 September 2025. Interviews will be held on Friday 3 October.
Please submit your application to Helen Smallbone, Clerk to Governors BoardofGovernors@edgehill.ac.uk
Candidates wishing to discuss any aspect of their application or to have an informal conversation about the role should make initial contact with the Secretariat by e-mail: BoardofGovernors@edgehill.ac.uk .
26/08/2025
Part time
We’re here to create and harness knowledge, to deliver opportunity for everyone.
About the Role
Edge Hill University is seeking to appoint independent members (charity trustees) to join our Board of Governors and contribute to our continued growth and success.
The University has over 14,000 students studying at both undergraduate and postgraduate level and employs more than 2,000 staff. Edge Hill’s significant success in achieving its mission is recognised by a range of awards including Educate North’s University of the Year 2020/21. It is one of the select few to have held the coveted Modern University of the Year title (2022),awarded by the Times and Sunday Times; and the UK University of the Year (2014) awarded by Times Higher Education. It was ranked in the UK Top 35 universities (Guardian University Guide 2024), 5th in the UK (Uni Compare 2026) and is a Top 4 North West Institution (Complete University Guide 2025). It is also the safest campus in the North West according to the same guide. In 2024, it was the first University to achieve Ofsted Outstanding for all phases of its Initial Teacher Training provision under the new Inspection Framework.
The Board’s purpose is to act as guardians of the University – to build on its past, and to protect and enhance its future – and, in doing so, to be the most effective Board that it can be, acting in the best interests of the University’s stakeholders. An effective culture supports the Board to achieve this purpose.
We are particularly interested in those with expertise in the following broad areas:
• Academia
• Digital transformation/cyber management/AI
• Finance
• HR/Employment Law
We believe that an effective board includes, and makes good use of, difference in the skills, expertise, background, race, gender and other qualities of individual governors.
While the role is not remunerated, governors are eligible for reasonable expenses paid in line with our Financial Regulations.
For further information about the role, and our Board of Governors, please view the Candidate Pack below.
If you are interested in applying or would like further details, please e-mail Helen Smallbone, Clerk to Governors, at BoardofGovernors@edgehill.ac.uk.
Application Process
To be considered for a role on our Board (for three years in the first instance), your application should include
• an up-to-date CV
• a supporting statement that addresses the criteria in the person specification and outlines your motivation for applying. The statement should be no longer than 2 pages of A4 in 12pt font
Please tailor your application to the role, explaining why you meet the criteria and what you feel you could contribute to our Board and the University.
The deadline for applications is 12noon on Monday 15 September 2025. Interviews will be held on Friday 3 October.
Please submit your application to Helen Smallbone, Clerk to Governors BoardofGovernors@edgehill.ac.uk
Candidates wishing to discuss any aspect of their application or to have an informal conversation about the role should make initial contact with the Secretariat by e-mail: BoardofGovernors@edgehill.ac.uk .
DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)
Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa#
Full time, permanent
Walsall
Ref: RT01125
We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.
As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:
Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.
What we are about
We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats. These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.
By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.
For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.
You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035 per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.
Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025.
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
About Us
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment
Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
04/06/2025
Full time
DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)
Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa#
Full time, permanent
Walsall
Ref: RT01125
We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.
As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:
Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.
What we are about
We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats. These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.
By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.
For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.
You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035 per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.
Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025.
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
About Us
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment
Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle). Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions.
The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division
A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.
Job Title: Technical Business Lead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions
Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians
Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards
Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded
Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation
Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals
Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed
Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements
Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required
Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes
What we are looking for:
Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals
Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development
Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles
Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components.
Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices
Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana)
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion
Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle). Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions.
The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division
A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.
Job Title: Technical Business Lead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions
Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians
Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards
Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded
Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation
Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals
Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed
Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements
Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required
Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes
What we are looking for:
Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals
Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development
Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles
Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components.
Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices
Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana)
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion
Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Why work with Inuvi
At Inuvi, our mission is to foster a work environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the forefront. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and strive to create a culture where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique ideas. Working with us means being part of a dynamic team that is passionate about making a positive impact on our customers and the industry.
Introducing Inuvi’s IT team
At Inuvi, our IT team is dedicated to ensuring the seamless operation and continuous improvement of our systems. The team is responsible for the support, deployment, automation, and maintenance of our infrastructure, ensuring its availability, performance, scalability, and security. Our IT professionals bring a wealth of experience from various backgrounds and work collaboratively with other departments to tackle complex challenges. With a strong focus on innovation and efficiency, the IT team plays a crucial role in driving Inuvi's success and delivering exceptional value to our customers.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Analyst to be responsible for the support, deployment, automation and maintenance of our systems whilst ensuring their availability, performance scalability and security. You must have proven “hands on” experience in a similar role with a good understanding of IT Infrastructure both on premise and in the cloud; which includes a good understanding of DevOps engineering practices. As a small team our roles are broad which will enable your involvement in a range of technologies and projects and foster opportunities for your personal growth.
You must be able to demonstrate real world experience of IT infrastructure both on-premise and in the AWS cloud which includes:
Good working knowledge of on-premises server infrastructure including Hyper-V servers, storage arrays, switches and firewalls.
An excellent understanding of AWS, and a wealth of practical hands-on real-world experience using the core services (EC2, CloudWatch, IAM, RDS, S3 etc at a minimum)
An excellent understanding of networking principles and technologies (subnets, VLANs and routing)
A good understanding of development pipelines and the technologies used to implement them in AWS and/or Azure
Experience using Docker containers
Good working knowledge of Linux and Windows server administration and support
Experience with JIRA, Bitbucket/Git
Proficiency at scripting (especially PowerShell)
A good understanding of database technologies (MySQL in particular) and experience administering them
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to produce documentation to a high standard
Ability to troubleshoot in a logical manner with a pro-active approach, spot potential problems, escalate and react when necessary
Ability to deal competently with pressure and be able to prioritise workload
Effective collaboration with other members of the IT team and wider business
In return, we will ensure you have:
Very competitive salary with annual salary reviews
25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays) for some well-deserved time off
Opportunity to purchase an additional holiday each year
Pension contributions of 5%
Annual wellbeing health check
Health Shield cash plan
Death in service benefit
Cycle to work scheme
What happens next
After receiving your application, our team will review it and inform you of the next steps. If you are selected for the next stage, we will schedule an introductory Teams call to provide more information about our company, learn more about you, and understand your expectations. This will be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have. Please choose a time when you can be in a quiet place without distractions.
Depending on the outcome of the call, the following stage will involve a face-to-face interview at our Wokingham office, which will also include practical technical questions.
We understand the effort required to apply for a new job and value your time. We look forward to reviewing your application.
This is an office-based role in Wokingham, Berkshire (RG41) and therefore candidates need to be located within a commutable distance to the office. We will not consider candidates who need to relocate to be nearer the office.
14/02/2025
Full time
Why work with Inuvi
At Inuvi, our mission is to foster a work environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the forefront. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and strive to create a culture where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique ideas. Working with us means being part of a dynamic team that is passionate about making a positive impact on our customers and the industry.
Introducing Inuvi’s IT team
At Inuvi, our IT team is dedicated to ensuring the seamless operation and continuous improvement of our systems. The team is responsible for the support, deployment, automation, and maintenance of our infrastructure, ensuring its availability, performance, scalability, and security. Our IT professionals bring a wealth of experience from various backgrounds and work collaboratively with other departments to tackle complex challenges. With a strong focus on innovation and efficiency, the IT team plays a crucial role in driving Inuvi's success and delivering exceptional value to our customers.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Analyst to be responsible for the support, deployment, automation and maintenance of our systems whilst ensuring their availability, performance scalability and security. You must have proven “hands on” experience in a similar role with a good understanding of IT Infrastructure both on premise and in the cloud; which includes a good understanding of DevOps engineering practices. As a small team our roles are broad which will enable your involvement in a range of technologies and projects and foster opportunities for your personal growth.
You must be able to demonstrate real world experience of IT infrastructure both on-premise and in the AWS cloud which includes:
Good working knowledge of on-premises server infrastructure including Hyper-V servers, storage arrays, switches and firewalls.
An excellent understanding of AWS, and a wealth of practical hands-on real-world experience using the core services (EC2, CloudWatch, IAM, RDS, S3 etc at a minimum)
An excellent understanding of networking principles and technologies (subnets, VLANs and routing)
A good understanding of development pipelines and the technologies used to implement them in AWS and/or Azure
Experience using Docker containers
Good working knowledge of Linux and Windows server administration and support
Experience with JIRA, Bitbucket/Git
Proficiency at scripting (especially PowerShell)
A good understanding of database technologies (MySQL in particular) and experience administering them
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to produce documentation to a high standard
Ability to troubleshoot in a logical manner with a pro-active approach, spot potential problems, escalate and react when necessary
Ability to deal competently with pressure and be able to prioritise workload
Effective collaboration with other members of the IT team and wider business
In return, we will ensure you have:
Very competitive salary with annual salary reviews
25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays) for some well-deserved time off
Opportunity to purchase an additional holiday each year
Pension contributions of 5%
Annual wellbeing health check
Health Shield cash plan
Death in service benefit
Cycle to work scheme
What happens next
After receiving your application, our team will review it and inform you of the next steps. If you are selected for the next stage, we will schedule an introductory Teams call to provide more information about our company, learn more about you, and understand your expectations. This will be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have. Please choose a time when you can be in a quiet place without distractions.
Depending on the outcome of the call, the following stage will involve a face-to-face interview at our Wokingham office, which will also include practical technical questions.
We understand the effort required to apply for a new job and value your time. We look forward to reviewing your application.
This is an office-based role in Wokingham, Berkshire (RG41) and therefore candidates need to be located within a commutable distance to the office. We will not consider candidates who need to relocate to be nearer the office.
River Learning Trust is looking for a new IT director following the retirement of the current incumbent. Join the leadership team at a schools trust made up of 20 primaries, nine secondaries, an Outstanding-rated teacher training organisation and a teaching schools hub. River Learning Trust prides itself on the value it places on its people and the support given to their professional development and career progression.
06/02/2025
Full time
River Learning Trust is looking for a new IT director following the retirement of the current incumbent. Join the leadership team at a schools trust made up of 20 primaries, nine secondaries, an Outstanding-rated teacher training organisation and a teaching schools hub. River Learning Trust prides itself on the value it places on its people and the support given to their professional development and career progression.
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
School of Psychology & Neuroscience
IT Infrastructure Manager
Vacancy Ref: 158172
Salary: Grade 8 £49,320 - £56,921 per annum
This post is full time and open ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated IT Infrastructure Manager.
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, the post holder will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
The post holder will work closely with the Computing Support Manager to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
For more information about the infrastructure and the scope of the job or for informal enquiries, please contact Raymond Elma, Raymond.Elma@glasgow.ac.uk
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead in evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of the School’s IT Infrastructure, maximising service quality, efficiency and continuity.
Lead the management of infrastructure, data centres and server hardware across the product lifecycle.
Provide and manage core Linux and Microsoft Windows systems to ensure vital DNS, directory, desktop, and storage services remain available, secure and patched.
Lead the management of web services and Content Management Systems running Apache, PHP, Tomcat, MySQL/MariaDB, Python.
"Investigate new and emerging technologies through innovative design of complex systems and usage of specialist IT equipment for use in Psychology and Neuroscience teaching and research, to deliver strategic and operational benefits. Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management, and regularly present findings and budget impacts at the board level to align with organizational strategy and support informed decision-making."
Represent Psychology and Neuroscience at Campus and College IT forums, liaising with staff in Computing Service, and providing specialist advice in areas such as security, data storage and governance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT provision in the University.
"Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management. Collaborate with the Computing Support Manager to contribute to the Computing Support Department's budget from an infrastructure perspective, including costing for upgrades, maintenance, and other related expenses. Work closely to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning."
Oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
Lead end-to-end project management with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion. Oversee the creation of comprehensive documentation and provide training to colleagues as needed to support project objectives and knowledge transfer
Partner with the University Central IT to design and implement advanced IT security policies, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and enhancing the overall cybersecurity framework
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 9 (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent experience of personal development in a similar role or related role. A2 Ability to undertake the duties associated with this level of post A3 Comprehensive, expert current knowledge of IT standards, systems, and provision to support delivery of research and teaching.
Desirable:
B1 Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification is highly desirable, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in managing local Active Directory environments.
B2 Proficiency in macOS management with JAMF certification is highly desirable.
B3 Experience of working in a Higher Education environment.
Skills Essential:
C1 Skills in LAMP platforms (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
C2Extensive experience in Linux/Unix administration, including user management (NIS Domain), monitoring, optimizing system performance, system updates, backups (ZFS) and network storage (NFS).
C2 Skill in managing and maintaining networking services (DNS, DHCP), which includes diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems.
C3 Expertise in Microsoft on prem Active Directory and Window Server 2019 and above.
C4 Ability to take a problem/project from conception to completion, interpreting and integrating technical and user needs appropriately.
C5 Ability to develop innovative solutions and to influence others to adopt them.
C6 Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
C7 Demonstrable people/time/budget/project management skills of an appropriate level.
C8 Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence but also within a team.
C9 Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.
C10 Ability to multitask successfully in a busy role with competing demands
C11 Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing environments.
C12 Ability to collaborate with teams within our ogranisation (e.g Information Services Security Team and Network Infrastructure Team)
Desirable:
D1 Understanding of cybersecurity principles to protect data and computational resources. D2 Compliance with data privacy regulations and institutional IT policies. D3 Ability to implement and maintain secure access protocols. D4 Support for software installations, updates, and troubleshooting. D5 Ability to provide technical support to faculty and students. D6 Conducting training sessions on best practices for using the computing grid.
D7 Expertise in managing and maintaining high-performance computing (HPC) systems, Rocks Clusters or similar.
D8 Skills in Enterprise server software and storage technologies such as, Isilon, iDrac, Microsoft failover clusters and VMware VCenter.
F9 Proficiency in virtualisation and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, singularity).
Experience
Essential:
E1 Experience in leading a highly specialised infrastructure team.
E2 Substantial experience in server management and systems administration in a heterogeneous environment with a mix of Linux, Unix and MS Windows server technologies providing general services, such as backup, mail, DNS, DHCP, printing and user accounts.
E4 Installation and administration of enterprise level server hardware and software. Including, server management, virtualisation, and storage management.
E5 Significant experience of a higher-level programming or scripting language such as Shell Script, Python or PowerShell.
E6 Experience managing projects in a complex multidisciplinary organisation.
E7 Experience of taking responsibility for actions that can have considerable impact on the user community.
E8 Experience of negotiating with colleagues.
Desirable:
F1 Supporting Research in an academic environment.
F2 Supporting MySQL/MariaDB relational database servers.
F3 Security with network penetration testing, diagnosis, and patching.
F4 Experience of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Caldecott and the processing of personal and medical data.
E5 Knowledge of libraries needed for GPU clusters and distributed computing frameworks
25/11/2024
Full time
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
School of Psychology & Neuroscience
IT Infrastructure Manager
Vacancy Ref: 158172
Salary: Grade 8 £49,320 - £56,921 per annum
This post is full time and open ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated IT Infrastructure Manager.
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, the post holder will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
The post holder will work closely with the Computing Support Manager to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
For more information about the infrastructure and the scope of the job or for informal enquiries, please contact Raymond Elma, Raymond.Elma@glasgow.ac.uk
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead in evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of the School’s IT Infrastructure, maximising service quality, efficiency and continuity.
Lead the management of infrastructure, data centres and server hardware across the product lifecycle.
Provide and manage core Linux and Microsoft Windows systems to ensure vital DNS, directory, desktop, and storage services remain available, secure and patched.
Lead the management of web services and Content Management Systems running Apache, PHP, Tomcat, MySQL/MariaDB, Python.
"Investigate new and emerging technologies through innovative design of complex systems and usage of specialist IT equipment for use in Psychology and Neuroscience teaching and research, to deliver strategic and operational benefits. Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management, and regularly present findings and budget impacts at the board level to align with organizational strategy and support informed decision-making."
Represent Psychology and Neuroscience at Campus and College IT forums, liaising with staff in Computing Service, and providing specialist advice in areas such as security, data storage and governance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT provision in the University.
"Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management. Collaborate with the Computing Support Manager to contribute to the Computing Support Department's budget from an infrastructure perspective, including costing for upgrades, maintenance, and other related expenses. Work closely to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning."
Oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
Lead end-to-end project management with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion. Oversee the creation of comprehensive documentation and provide training to colleagues as needed to support project objectives and knowledge transfer
Partner with the University Central IT to design and implement advanced IT security policies, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and enhancing the overall cybersecurity framework
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 9 (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent experience of personal development in a similar role or related role. A2 Ability to undertake the duties associated with this level of post A3 Comprehensive, expert current knowledge of IT standards, systems, and provision to support delivery of research and teaching.
Desirable:
B1 Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification is highly desirable, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in managing local Active Directory environments.
B2 Proficiency in macOS management with JAMF certification is highly desirable.
B3 Experience of working in a Higher Education environment.
Skills Essential:
C1 Skills in LAMP platforms (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
C2Extensive experience in Linux/Unix administration, including user management (NIS Domain), monitoring, optimizing system performance, system updates, backups (ZFS) and network storage (NFS).
C2 Skill in managing and maintaining networking services (DNS, DHCP), which includes diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems.
C3 Expertise in Microsoft on prem Active Directory and Window Server 2019 and above.
C4 Ability to take a problem/project from conception to completion, interpreting and integrating technical and user needs appropriately.
C5 Ability to develop innovative solutions and to influence others to adopt them.
C6 Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
C7 Demonstrable people/time/budget/project management skills of an appropriate level.
C8 Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence but also within a team.
C9 Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.
C10 Ability to multitask successfully in a busy role with competing demands
C11 Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing environments.
C12 Ability to collaborate with teams within our ogranisation (e.g Information Services Security Team and Network Infrastructure Team)
Desirable:
D1 Understanding of cybersecurity principles to protect data and computational resources. D2 Compliance with data privacy regulations and institutional IT policies. D3 Ability to implement and maintain secure access protocols. D4 Support for software installations, updates, and troubleshooting. D5 Ability to provide technical support to faculty and students. D6 Conducting training sessions on best practices for using the computing grid.
D7 Expertise in managing and maintaining high-performance computing (HPC) systems, Rocks Clusters or similar.
D8 Skills in Enterprise server software and storage technologies such as, Isilon, iDrac, Microsoft failover clusters and VMware VCenter.
F9 Proficiency in virtualisation and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, singularity).
Experience
Essential:
E1 Experience in leading a highly specialised infrastructure team.
E2 Substantial experience in server management and systems administration in a heterogeneous environment with a mix of Linux, Unix and MS Windows server technologies providing general services, such as backup, mail, DNS, DHCP, printing and user accounts.
E4 Installation and administration of enterprise level server hardware and software. Including, server management, virtualisation, and storage management.
E5 Significant experience of a higher-level programming or scripting language such as Shell Script, Python or PowerShell.
E6 Experience managing projects in a complex multidisciplinary organisation.
E7 Experience of taking responsibility for actions that can have considerable impact on the user community.
E8 Experience of negotiating with colleagues.
Desirable:
F1 Supporting Research in an academic environment.
F2 Supporting MySQL/MariaDB relational database servers.
F3 Security with network penetration testing, diagnosis, and patching.
F4 Experience of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Caldecott and the processing of personal and medical data.
E5 Knowledge of libraries needed for GPU clusters and distributed computing frameworks
Hartpury University and Collage
Gloucestershire, UK
Service Desk Team Leader
£27,729 - £30,311 per annum
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
About Us
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality ( The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 ) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here
About the Role
Lead and manage the IT Service Desk by working in partnership with the academic departments and other services to ensure an excellent level of service is delivered to our students and staff.
Provide hands-on first line support for a range of technologies, including desktop PCs, mobile devices, and cloud solutions.
Drive continual service improvement, develop service desk reporting, and maintain a comprehensive internal knowledge base to meet SLAs.
To solve user problems in an efficient and timely way and to provide technical expertise to support and develop effective and efficient internal processes.
About You
You will have demonstrable experience of providing support across an environment which includes Windows desktops and servers, Office, Active Directory.
Skilled in MS Windows Desktop Support, with a solid understanding of troubleshooting, system support, and network fundamentals.
You will have previously led or played an active role in developing a service desk.
You will have strong organizational skills to manage team schedules and documentation, ensuring efficient onboarding and service consistency.
Experience of developing SLAs and KPIs associated with a Service Desk and call handling.
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
Employee Discounts Scheme
Onsite fitness facilities
Support for continuous professional development
Flexible working opportunities available
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Click the button below to apply online
The closing date for receipt of applications is 30th November 2024.
Interviews will be held on the W/C 9th December 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
22/11/2024
Full time
Service Desk Team Leader
£27,729 - £30,311 per annum
37.5 hours per week
Permanent
About Us
Hartpury University and Hartpury College are among the UK’s leading specialist education providers in agriculture, animal, equine, sport and veterinary nursing. Located in Gloucestershire, Hartpury University and Hartpury College sit side-by-side on a beautiful 360-hectare campus. We provide world-class facilities to more than 4,500 university and college-level students studying undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, A-levels and diplomas, as well as undertaking industry research. The University is rated top 10 in the UK for Teaching Quality ( The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 ) and has 97% graduate employability, whilst the College is rated Ofsted Outstanding in all areas. A passionate and innovative business culture and exceptional support networks make Hartpury an ideal career choice.
Hartpury is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We particularly welcome applicants that we are underrepresented in, including those from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI+ communities, and those living with disabilities. As part of our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion we offer a range of inclusive policies, flexible working arrangements and a multi-faith space to support staff from different backgrounds. To find out more about our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity, please click here
About the Role
Lead and manage the IT Service Desk by working in partnership with the academic departments and other services to ensure an excellent level of service is delivered to our students and staff.
Provide hands-on first line support for a range of technologies, including desktop PCs, mobile devices, and cloud solutions.
Drive continual service improvement, develop service desk reporting, and maintain a comprehensive internal knowledge base to meet SLAs.
To solve user problems in an efficient and timely way and to provide technical expertise to support and develop effective and efficient internal processes.
About You
You will have demonstrable experience of providing support across an environment which includes Windows desktops and servers, Office, Active Directory.
Skilled in MS Windows Desktop Support, with a solid understanding of troubleshooting, system support, and network fundamentals.
You will have previously led or played an active role in developing a service desk.
You will have strong organizational skills to manage team schedules and documentation, ensuring efficient onboarding and service consistency.
Experience of developing SLAs and KPIs associated with a Service Desk and call handling.
We offer a fantastic package of staff benefits including:
Hybrid working arrangements with blended approach of office and home working
25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays rising to 30 days with length of service
Wellbeing support including our Employee Assistance Programme
Generous pension scheme (LGPS)
Employee Discounts Scheme
Onsite fitness facilities
Support for continuous professional development
Flexible working opportunities available
Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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The closing date for receipt of applications is 30th November 2024.
Interviews will be held on the W/C 9th December 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the specified closing date should we receive sufficient applications or in order to respond to business needs. In order to avoid missing an opportunity to apply please submit your application as early as possible.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK.
Chief Digital Information Officer (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £120,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent - Hybrid working
Hours: Monday – Friday – 37 hours per week (Full Time)
CE Solutions are proud to be working with 3C ICT who are looking for a Chief Digital Information Officer
Join 3C ICT as Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO): Shape the Future of Public Services
Are you a forward-thinking leader with a passion for driving digital transformation and innovation?
3C ICT is looking for an inspiring Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) to lead our digital revolution across three ambitious councils: Cambridge City Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, and Huntingdonshire District Council.
As CDIO, you’ll have the unique opportunity to create a lasting impact on public services by leading cutting-edge digital initiatives that improve efficiency and deliver exceptional value to the communities we serve.
Why This Role?
Lead Transformational Change: You will spearhead digital strategies, identifying new opportunities to innovate across our councils, leveraging shared technologies, resources, and expertise.
Collaborate for Success: Build and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders across three councils, driving digital synergy while recognizing each council’s unique needs and challenges.
Inspire & Lead: Guide a talented team in delivering ambitious digital transformation programs, shaping the future of public services with a focus on accessibility, efficiency, and sustainability.
What We Offer:
Strategic Impact: Work directly with the Chief Executives of the partner councils to shape and execute our vision for digital transformation.
Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative shared service that values new ideas, creative solutions, and continuous improvement.
A Leadership Role with Purpose: This is a senior, highly influential role where your leadership will leave a lasting legacy on the public sector.
About You:
Visionary Leadership: You have a proven track record in digital strategy, transformation, and service innovation.
Collaborative Approach: You understand the power of partnerships and can create synergies across different organisations and teams.
Performance-Driven: You are committed to driving results and creating a positive, high-performing digital culture.
If you're ready to take on one of the most exciting digital leadership roles in the public sector, we want to hear from you!
Apply today to be part of the future of public services.
*A full job description is available on request
The closing date has a provisional date set of Tuesday 5th November - although this is a rolling campaign, they will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should they receive suitable applications. If you feel you have the experience and qualifications, please apply now!
16/10/2024
Full time
Chief Digital Information Officer (Hybrid)
Salary: Up to £120,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent - Hybrid working
Hours: Monday – Friday – 37 hours per week (Full Time)
CE Solutions are proud to be working with 3C ICT who are looking for a Chief Digital Information Officer
Join 3C ICT as Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO): Shape the Future of Public Services
Are you a forward-thinking leader with a passion for driving digital transformation and innovation?
3C ICT is looking for an inspiring Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) to lead our digital revolution across three ambitious councils: Cambridge City Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, and Huntingdonshire District Council.
As CDIO, you’ll have the unique opportunity to create a lasting impact on public services by leading cutting-edge digital initiatives that improve efficiency and deliver exceptional value to the communities we serve.
Why This Role?
Lead Transformational Change: You will spearhead digital strategies, identifying new opportunities to innovate across our councils, leveraging shared technologies, resources, and expertise.
Collaborate for Success: Build and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders across three councils, driving digital synergy while recognizing each council’s unique needs and challenges.
Inspire & Lead: Guide a talented team in delivering ambitious digital transformation programs, shaping the future of public services with a focus on accessibility, efficiency, and sustainability.
What We Offer:
Strategic Impact: Work directly with the Chief Executives of the partner councils to shape and execute our vision for digital transformation.
Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative shared service that values new ideas, creative solutions, and continuous improvement.
A Leadership Role with Purpose: This is a senior, highly influential role where your leadership will leave a lasting legacy on the public sector.
About You:
Visionary Leadership: You have a proven track record in digital strategy, transformation, and service innovation.
Collaborative Approach: You understand the power of partnerships and can create synergies across different organisations and teams.
Performance-Driven: You are committed to driving results and creating a positive, high-performing digital culture.
If you're ready to take on one of the most exciting digital leadership roles in the public sector, we want to hear from you!
Apply today to be part of the future of public services.
*A full job description is available on request
The closing date has a provisional date set of Tuesday 5th November - although this is a rolling campaign, they will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should they receive suitable applications. If you feel you have the experience and qualifications, please apply now!
We’ve got some exciting plans ahead at Trinity and are looking for experienced IT Technical Architects at all levels to join us over the next three to six months!
At the moment we are accepting expressions of interest from you and we plan to commence our assessment and selection process during the end of Autumn 2024. We are keen to learn more from you, about your level of expertise and what you can bring to the table.
Are you an experienced and dynamic IT Technical Architect looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Trinity College London is embarking on a period of growth and transformation, and we are seeking a number of talented IT Technical Architects to join our team. This is a unique chance to contribute to the future of a leading internationally recognised awarding organisation, publisher and independent education charity. If you have a proven track record of delivering successful projects and are passionate about driving change, we invite you to be a part of our journey.
About the role
At Trinity College, we have a suite of products offering exams in music, performing arts, English Language and more. We have embarked on an extensive and ambitious modernisation programme, as more of our products move online, and are looking for hands-on Technical Architects, with AWS experience, as our technology and approach matures.
As a Technical Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing solutions, primarily cloud based, to meet Trinity College London’s evolving technology needs. You will collaborate with teams across the organisation, our partners, and suppliers, to ensure that we deliver high quality solutions to specification. Together with the rest of the architecture team, you will participate in the Technical Design Authority and Cloud Centre of Excellence forums, to use your expertise and experience to help shape our standards and best practices and to help projects to progress with the best solutions.
As a hands-on IT Architect, you will communicate extensively with our design and developments teams and partners, getting involved with Proof of Concept and Prototyping work, and ensuring DevOps and coding standards are well defined and adhered to. You will be able to show technical ownership and leadership, being able to take solutions from conception to implementation and support. As a technology and AWS subject matter expert, you will be able to provide guidance both within and outside the team.
About You
Extensive experience building solutions using key elements of our technology stack, in particular AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway etc)
Knowledge of good, secure and efficient working practices on AWS, with reference to the Well Architected Framework.
In-depth knowledge of the creation, management, promotion and integration of business data-centric APIs.
Understanding of data, domain-driven design, integration, and the importance of data to an organisation.
Experience working with 3rd party suppliers to provide cohesive, integrated SaaS solutions.
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present technical solutions to non-technical audiences in an effective manner
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
Experience in a variety of requirement gathering techniques
Excellent business process and architectural modelling skills
Knowledge and experience of a wide variety of platforms, operating systems, systems software, business applications, ideally related to the education sector
Experience of providing solutions for cloud, on-premise and hybrid applications
An appetite for challenging existing practices in an effective and supportive manner
Ability to work effectively in a rapidly evolving business environment
Flexible approach to all situations
Experience of working in the Education sector is desirable, preferably within an Exam Board or Awarding body
Ideally, experience of migrating from package solutions (Oracle Siebel)
Our benefits
Trinity provides a work environment that is stimulating, inspiring and fair. Our approach to reward values our employees while ensuring each person’s contribution makes us great as an organisation.
As an employee, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including generous annual leave, private health insurance, pension scheme, regular social events, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, free access to Trinity examinations and continuous training and development, plus more.
Our commitment
Trinity College London is an equal opportunities employer and our talented people come from all walks of life. Trinity is open to all applicants from different backgrounds and we are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively welcome applications from people with disabilities and will make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neuro-diverse. We encourage all applicants to let us know if you need a little extra help with your application, want an alternative way to put in an application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
How to Apply
To apply, please follow the Apply for This Job link on this page and you will be directed to the Trinity College London application page.
Trinity College London does not hold a job visa sponsorship licence and so is not in a position to sponsor visas in the UK.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the children and young people that we work with. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the organisation. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Upon successful appointment into the role, you will be required to complete our vetting procedures as with all Trinity College London employees. This is carried out by a 3rd party supplier and our standard background checks consist of Right to Work in the UK, Identity Check, Employment History check, Financial Probity Check, Highest Academic Qualifications Check and a basic DBS check.
Trinity promotes equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. In line with the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), w e select all candidates for interview based on their competencies, qualifications and knowledge. As part of our selection process, you will be required to disclose any potential issues with criminal record checks that will be carried out if you are offered a role with Trinity. The information will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process. We ensure that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position for which you have applied. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the job sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a criminal check with you before withdrawing our offer of employment.
Trinity College London will hold candidate data on file for no more than six months from application submission. If you want your information to be removed earlier, please contact us directly. If we want to hold your information beyond the six months, we will contact you to get your consent.
Our data protection policy can be viewed in full at https://www.trinitycollege.com/page/data-protection/data-protection-policy.
09/09/2024
Contractor
We’ve got some exciting plans ahead at Trinity and are looking for experienced IT Technical Architects at all levels to join us over the next three to six months!
At the moment we are accepting expressions of interest from you and we plan to commence our assessment and selection process during the end of Autumn 2024. We are keen to learn more from you, about your level of expertise and what you can bring to the table.
Are you an experienced and dynamic IT Technical Architect looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Trinity College London is embarking on a period of growth and transformation, and we are seeking a number of talented IT Technical Architects to join our team. This is a unique chance to contribute to the future of a leading internationally recognised awarding organisation, publisher and independent education charity. If you have a proven track record of delivering successful projects and are passionate about driving change, we invite you to be a part of our journey.
About the role
At Trinity College, we have a suite of products offering exams in music, performing arts, English Language and more. We have embarked on an extensive and ambitious modernisation programme, as more of our products move online, and are looking for hands-on Technical Architects, with AWS experience, as our technology and approach matures.
As a Technical Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing solutions, primarily cloud based, to meet Trinity College London’s evolving technology needs. You will collaborate with teams across the organisation, our partners, and suppliers, to ensure that we deliver high quality solutions to specification. Together with the rest of the architecture team, you will participate in the Technical Design Authority and Cloud Centre of Excellence forums, to use your expertise and experience to help shape our standards and best practices and to help projects to progress with the best solutions.
As a hands-on IT Architect, you will communicate extensively with our design and developments teams and partners, getting involved with Proof of Concept and Prototyping work, and ensuring DevOps and coding standards are well defined and adhered to. You will be able to show technical ownership and leadership, being able to take solutions from conception to implementation and support. As a technology and AWS subject matter expert, you will be able to provide guidance both within and outside the team.
About You
Extensive experience building solutions using key elements of our technology stack, in particular AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway etc)
Knowledge of good, secure and efficient working practices on AWS, with reference to the Well Architected Framework.
In-depth knowledge of the creation, management, promotion and integration of business data-centric APIs.
Understanding of data, domain-driven design, integration, and the importance of data to an organisation.
Experience working with 3rd party suppliers to provide cohesive, integrated SaaS solutions.
Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present technical solutions to non-technical audiences in an effective manner
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
Experience in a variety of requirement gathering techniques
Excellent business process and architectural modelling skills
Knowledge and experience of a wide variety of platforms, operating systems, systems software, business applications, ideally related to the education sector
Experience of providing solutions for cloud, on-premise and hybrid applications
An appetite for challenging existing practices in an effective and supportive manner
Ability to work effectively in a rapidly evolving business environment
Flexible approach to all situations
Experience of working in the Education sector is desirable, preferably within an Exam Board or Awarding body
Ideally, experience of migrating from package solutions (Oracle Siebel)
Our benefits
Trinity provides a work environment that is stimulating, inspiring and fair. Our approach to reward values our employees while ensuring each person’s contribution makes us great as an organisation.
As an employee, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including generous annual leave, private health insurance, pension scheme, regular social events, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, free access to Trinity examinations and continuous training and development, plus more.
Our commitment
Trinity College London is an equal opportunities employer and our talented people come from all walks of life. Trinity is open to all applicants from different backgrounds and we are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively welcome applications from people with disabilities and will make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neuro-diverse. We encourage all applicants to let us know if you need a little extra help with your application, want an alternative way to put in an application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
How to Apply
To apply, please follow the Apply for This Job link on this page and you will be directed to the Trinity College London application page.
Trinity College London does not hold a job visa sponsorship licence and so is not in a position to sponsor visas in the UK.
We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the children and young people that we work with. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the organisation. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Upon successful appointment into the role, you will be required to complete our vetting procedures as with all Trinity College London employees. This is carried out by a 3rd party supplier and our standard background checks consist of Right to Work in the UK, Identity Check, Employment History check, Financial Probity Check, Highest Academic Qualifications Check and a basic DBS check.
Trinity promotes equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. In line with the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), w e select all candidates for interview based on their competencies, qualifications and knowledge. As part of our selection process, you will be required to disclose any potential issues with criminal record checks that will be carried out if you are offered a role with Trinity. The information will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process. We ensure that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position for which you have applied. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the job sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a criminal check with you before withdrawing our offer of employment.
Trinity College London will hold candidate data on file for no more than six months from application submission. If you want your information to be removed earlier, please contact us directly. If we want to hold your information beyond the six months, we will contact you to get your consent.
Our data protection policy can be viewed in full at https://www.trinitycollege.com/page/data-protection/data-protection-policy.
C++ Developer - Low Latency, C++, FPGA, Linux, Market Data Systems, Order Entry Gateway Development, TCP/IP Protocols, Scripting Languages Role Overview: Join a high-performing low latency development team focusing on C++ components. The team specializes in delivering low-latency trading services using advanced technologies. Required Skills and Experience: Extensive C/C++ development experience Familiarity with financial markets and order entry gateway development Knowledge of market data and Linux systems Scripting experience is a plus Interest in low latency development principles Understanding of TCP/IP protocols is advantageous London/Contract/Hybrid Working By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
21/10/2025
Contractor
C++ Developer - Low Latency, C++, FPGA, Linux, Market Data Systems, Order Entry Gateway Development, TCP/IP Protocols, Scripting Languages Role Overview: Join a high-performing low latency development team focusing on C++ components. The team specializes in delivering low-latency trading services using advanced technologies. Required Skills and Experience: Extensive C/C++ development experience Familiarity with financial markets and order entry gateway development Knowledge of market data and Linux systems Scripting experience is a plus Interest in low latency development principles Understanding of TCP/IP protocols is advantageous London/Contract/Hybrid Working By applying to this job you are sending us your CV, which may contain personal information. Please refer to our Privacy Notice to understand how we process this information. In short, in order to supply you with work finding services, we will hold and process your personal data, and only with your express permission we will share this personal data with a client (or a third party working on behalf of the client) by email or by upload to the Client/third parties vendor management system. By giving us permission to send your CV to a client, this constitutes permission to share the personal data that would be necessary to consider your application, interview you (Phone/video/face to face) and if successful hire you. Scope AT acts as an employment agency for Permanent Recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the Terms and Conditions, Data Protection Policy, Privacy Notice and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
IT Vendor Manager Location: South Manchester (3 Days Onsite) Contract: Type: 6-12 Months The Role As a IT Vendor Manager, you'll play a critical role in driving value and performance from the client's key technology suppliers. You'll ensure that supplier relationships are strategically managed, contracts deliver maximum benefit, and service performance remains high. You'll collaborate closely with Service Operations, Procurement, Product Owners, and senior stakeholders to deliver outstanding results across a portfolio of critical suppliers. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategy and agenda for the performance management of Tier 1 and critical system vendors. Conduct formal vendor reviews and ensure performance is measured through KPIs, SLAs, and strategic assessments. Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders. Monitor, analyse, and challenge vendor performance to drive continual improvement. Develop and implement strategies to address underperformance and ensure compliance with contractual terms. Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery and achieve better value for money. Support the selection, evaluation, and onboarding of new suppliers in line with technology and business goals. Collaborate across technology and business functions to ensure supplier performance aligns with organisational objectives. Essential skills and experience: Extensive experience managing vendors and suppliers within a technology-led environment. Proven expertise in contract management, negotiation, and supplier performance improvement. Strong analytical and reporting skills, with experience identifying cost-saving and service enhancement opportunities. Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. Strong understanding of IT service management (ITSM) and frameworks such as ITIL. Ability to navigate complex supplier ecosystems and deliver within a multi-stakeholder environment. Experience in managing large, diverse supplier portfolios across multiple technologies.
21/10/2025
Contractor
IT Vendor Manager Location: South Manchester (3 Days Onsite) Contract: Type: 6-12 Months The Role As a IT Vendor Manager, you'll play a critical role in driving value and performance from the client's key technology suppliers. You'll ensure that supplier relationships are strategically managed, contracts deliver maximum benefit, and service performance remains high. You'll collaborate closely with Service Operations, Procurement, Product Owners, and senior stakeholders to deliver outstanding results across a portfolio of critical suppliers. Key Responsibilities Lead the strategy and agenda for the performance management of Tier 1 and critical system vendors. Conduct formal vendor reviews and ensure performance is measured through KPIs, SLAs, and strategic assessments. Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key suppliers and stakeholders. Monitor, analyse, and challenge vendor performance to drive continual improvement. Develop and implement strategies to address underperformance and ensure compliance with contractual terms. Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery and achieve better value for money. Support the selection, evaluation, and onboarding of new suppliers in line with technology and business goals. Collaborate across technology and business functions to ensure supplier performance aligns with organisational objectives. Essential skills and experience: Extensive experience managing vendors and suppliers within a technology-led environment. Proven expertise in contract management, negotiation, and supplier performance improvement. Strong analytical and reporting skills, with experience identifying cost-saving and service enhancement opportunities. Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills. Strong understanding of IT service management (ITSM) and frameworks such as ITIL. Ability to navigate complex supplier ecosystems and deliver within a multi-stakeholder environment. Experience in managing large, diverse supplier portfolios across multiple technologies.
PCC Architect - Inside IR35 Milton Keynes (1-2 days/week onsite) | Up to £462/day | Contract until end of 2026 We're seeking a PCC Architect with proven experience in Experian PowerCurve Collections (PCC) to lead optimisation and solution design activities. Key Focus Areas: Hosting options analysis & integration architecture PCC process and batch optimisation Solution design and technical recommendations Details: Inside IR35 ( client payroll - no Employer's NI covered ) Hybrid: Milton Keynes 1-2 days/week, rest remote Contract running through to end of 2026 Day rate up to £462/day
21/10/2025
Contractor
PCC Architect - Inside IR35 Milton Keynes (1-2 days/week onsite) | Up to £462/day | Contract until end of 2026 We're seeking a PCC Architect with proven experience in Experian PowerCurve Collections (PCC) to lead optimisation and solution design activities. Key Focus Areas: Hosting options analysis & integration architecture PCC process and batch optimisation Solution design and technical recommendations Details: Inside IR35 ( client payroll - no Employer's NI covered ) Hybrid: Milton Keynes 1-2 days/week, rest remote Contract running through to end of 2026 Day rate up to £462/day
Service Designer Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices. Salary £50-55k, plus company benefits. About Us Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years' experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers. At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you're valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you'll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow. We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you. Glassdoor score of 4.7 96% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend 100% CEO approval See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud: Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe Supporting the UK's national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next-level weather forecasting Assisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer products, with systems to track unsafe products Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport Role Summary Do you want to be part of a team winning some of the most exciting technology-related assignments in the UK public sector? As a Service Designer at Triad, you will play a significant role in our client assignments. You will be responsible for designing end-to-end services, ensuring that user needs, business goals, and technology capabilities align to create seamless and impactful experiences. Could you be Triad's next "Rising Star of the Year?" Our very own Head of UX, Lucille Harvey, was recognised for personal excellence at "The Chartered Institute for IT & Computing Awards." Key Responsibilities: User-Centred Service Design - Design and prototype end-to-end services, ensuring usability, accessibility, and efficiency. Research & Discovery - Conduct user research and stakeholder engagement to understand pain points and opportunities for service improvement. Service Mapping & Blueprints - Develop service maps, blueprints, and process flows that define interactions across multiple touchpoints. Journey Mapping - Define user journeys and identify opportunities for service improvement. Stakeholder Collaboration - Work with users, product owners, business stakeholders, technical teams, and business analysts to shape service experiences. Prototyping & Testing - Create prototypes (low/high fidelity) and facilitate usability testing to refine service solutions. Designing for Accessibility & Inclusion - Ensure services are accessible to all users, including those with digital accessibility needs (WCAG 2.2). Working in Agile Environments - Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams within Agile frameworks to deliver impactful service solutions. Measuring Success - Define success metrics for services and continuously iterate based on user feedback and analytics. Skills and Experience Proven experience in Service Design, with a strong portfolio of successful end-to-end service improvements. Experience conducting user research and translating insights into actionable service improvements. Strong understanding of User-Centred Design (UCD) principles and methodologies. Experience using tools such as Miro, Figma, Adobe XD, Axure, or Balsamiq. Familiarity with Agile and iterative development processes. Knowledge of Government Digital Service (GDS) standards (desirable). Experience designing services for users with accessibility requirements. Qualifications & Certifications A degree or equivalent qualification related to the area you work in - Desirable Due to the nature of this position, you must be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To be eligible, you must have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years and have the right to work in the UK. Triad's Commitment to You As a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being: Continuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses. Work Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discrimination. Benefits: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Matched pension contributions (5%). Private healthcare with Bupa Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access. Perkbox membership. Cycle-to-work scheme. Our Selection Process After applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for: An interview with our Head of UX, including a career review and cultural fit assessment. A workshop and interview session with our principal consultants We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to offer stage within 2-3 weeks of the initial conversation. Other information If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please contact Ryan Jordan and submit your application now! Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. We are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. We are a signatory on the Tech Talent Charter that aims to bring industries and organisations together to drive greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles, in addition, as a Disability Confident Leader.
21/10/2025
Full time
Service Designer Based at client locations, working remotely, or based in our Godalming or Milton Keynes offices. Salary £50-55k, plus company benefits. About Us Triad Group Plc is an award-winning digital, data, and solutions consultancy with over 35 years' experience primarily serving the UK public sector and central government. We deliver high-quality solutions that make a real difference to users, citizens and consumers. At Triad, collaboration thrives, knowledge is shared, and every voice matters. Our close-knit, supportive culture ensures you're valued from day one. Whether working with cutting-edge tech or shaping strategy for national-scale projects, you'll be trusted, challenged, and empowered to grow. We nurture learning through communities of practice and encourage creativity, autonomy, and innovation. If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems with smart and passionate people, Triad could be the place for you. Glassdoor score of 4.7 96% of our staff would recommend Triad to a friend 100% CEO approval See for yourself some of the work that makes us all so proud: Helping law enforcement with secure intelligence systems that keep the UK safe Supporting the UK's national meteorological service in leveraging supercomputers for next-level weather forecasting Assisting the British government department that is responsible for the safety of consumer products, with systems to track unsafe products Powering systems that help the government monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from commercial transport Role Summary Do you want to be part of a team winning some of the most exciting technology-related assignments in the UK public sector? As a Service Designer at Triad, you will play a significant role in our client assignments. You will be responsible for designing end-to-end services, ensuring that user needs, business goals, and technology capabilities align to create seamless and impactful experiences. Could you be Triad's next "Rising Star of the Year?" Our very own Head of UX, Lucille Harvey, was recognised for personal excellence at "The Chartered Institute for IT & Computing Awards." Key Responsibilities: User-Centred Service Design - Design and prototype end-to-end services, ensuring usability, accessibility, and efficiency. Research & Discovery - Conduct user research and stakeholder engagement to understand pain points and opportunities for service improvement. Service Mapping & Blueprints - Develop service maps, blueprints, and process flows that define interactions across multiple touchpoints. Journey Mapping - Define user journeys and identify opportunities for service improvement. Stakeholder Collaboration - Work with users, product owners, business stakeholders, technical teams, and business analysts to shape service experiences. Prototyping & Testing - Create prototypes (low/high fidelity) and facilitate usability testing to refine service solutions. Designing for Accessibility & Inclusion - Ensure services are accessible to all users, including those with digital accessibility needs (WCAG 2.2). Working in Agile Environments - Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams within Agile frameworks to deliver impactful service solutions. Measuring Success - Define success metrics for services and continuously iterate based on user feedback and analytics. Skills and Experience Proven experience in Service Design, with a strong portfolio of successful end-to-end service improvements. Experience conducting user research and translating insights into actionable service improvements. Strong understanding of User-Centred Design (UCD) principles and methodologies. Experience using tools such as Miro, Figma, Adobe XD, Axure, or Balsamiq. Familiarity with Agile and iterative development processes. Knowledge of Government Digital Service (GDS) standards (desirable). Experience designing services for users with accessibility requirements. Qualifications & Certifications A degree or equivalent qualification related to the area you work in - Desirable Due to the nature of this position, you must be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To be eligible, you must have been a resident in the UK for a minimum of 5 years and have the right to work in the UK. Triad's Commitment to You As a growing and ambitious company, Triad prioritises your development and well-being: Continuous Training & Development: Access to top-rated Udemy Business courses. Work Environment: Collaborative, creative, and free from discrimination. Benefits: 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Matched pension contributions (5%). Private healthcare with Bupa Gym membership support or Lakeshore Fitness access. Perkbox membership. Cycle-to-work scheme. Our Selection Process After applying for the role, our in-house talent team will contact you to discuss Triad and the position. If shortlisted, you will be invited for: An interview with our Head of UX, including a career review and cultural fit assessment. A workshop and interview session with our principal consultants We aim to complete interviews and progress candidates to offer stage within 2-3 weeks of the initial conversation. Other information If this role is of interest to you or you would like further information, please contact Ryan Jordan and submit your application now! Triad is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion, or belief. We are proud that our recruitment process has been recognised as inclusive and accessible to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for any role. We are a signatory on the Tech Talent Charter that aims to bring industries and organisations together to drive greater inclusion and diversity in technology roles, in addition, as a Disability Confident Leader.
Lead Data Scientist - Power & Energy Trading Contract: 6 months Location: Hybrid (travel to London required) Rate: Market rate Inside IR35 Overview We're seeking an experienced Lead Data Scientist to drive data-enabled trading solutions within the utilities, power, and energy trading domains. This role bridges trading, technology, and data science-designing and deploying models that optimise valuation, trading, and asset performance across power markets (including batteries, renewables, and thermal assets). Key Responsibilities Lead data science initiatives across power, battery, and utilities trading . Partner with traders to develop data-driven and fundamental trading strategies for UK and EMEA markets. Design, build, and deploy production-grade ML models and analytics applications within a cloud-native (AWS) MLOps framework. Conduct exploratory data analysis , model backtesting, and performance evaluation using advanced statistical and ML techniques. Implement scalable data pipelines (Airflow, Prefect, Dagster) and containerised solutions ( Docker ). Provide technical mentorship , promote best practices in Python development, and contribute to a centre of excellence for data science. Collaborate cross-functionally in a flat, agile environment , ensuring strategic alignment and measurable business impact. Required Experience & Skills 5+ years' experience delivering production-grade ML solutions in industry. Strong Python coding and software engineering skills (clean, modular, documented code). Expertise in time-series modelling , backtesting , and quantitative analytics for trading. Proven experience in energy/power trading , with exposure to battery and utilities markets . Strong grasp of financial and trading mechanisms across multiple asset classes. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) , MLOps , and DevOps principles. Excellent communication skills; ability to convey technical insights to non-technical stakeholders. MSc/PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field ; strong foundation in maths, statistics, and ML fundamentals . Desirable Familiarity with generative AI for trading or decision support. Experience integrating data science solutions into enterprise cloud platforms.
21/10/2025
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Lead Data Scientist - Power & Energy Trading Contract: 6 months Location: Hybrid (travel to London required) Rate: Market rate Inside IR35 Overview We're seeking an experienced Lead Data Scientist to drive data-enabled trading solutions within the utilities, power, and energy trading domains. This role bridges trading, technology, and data science-designing and deploying models that optimise valuation, trading, and asset performance across power markets (including batteries, renewables, and thermal assets). Key Responsibilities Lead data science initiatives across power, battery, and utilities trading . Partner with traders to develop data-driven and fundamental trading strategies for UK and EMEA markets. Design, build, and deploy production-grade ML models and analytics applications within a cloud-native (AWS) MLOps framework. Conduct exploratory data analysis , model backtesting, and performance evaluation using advanced statistical and ML techniques. Implement scalable data pipelines (Airflow, Prefect, Dagster) and containerised solutions ( Docker ). Provide technical mentorship , promote best practices in Python development, and contribute to a centre of excellence for data science. Collaborate cross-functionally in a flat, agile environment , ensuring strategic alignment and measurable business impact. Required Experience & Skills 5+ years' experience delivering production-grade ML solutions in industry. Strong Python coding and software engineering skills (clean, modular, documented code). Expertise in time-series modelling , backtesting , and quantitative analytics for trading. Proven experience in energy/power trading , with exposure to battery and utilities markets . Strong grasp of financial and trading mechanisms across multiple asset classes. Experience with cloud platforms (AWS) , MLOps , and DevOps principles. Excellent communication skills; ability to convey technical insights to non-technical stakeholders. MSc/PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, or related field ; strong foundation in maths, statistics, and ML fundamentals . Desirable Familiarity with generative AI for trading or decision support. Experience integrating data science solutions into enterprise cloud platforms.
Job Title: Microsoft Power Platform Application Designer & Developer - London Location: London (in the office once per week) Salary/Rate: Up to £520 per day (Inside IR35) Start Date: November 2025 Job Type: 12-month contract (3 days per week/24 hours per week) Company Introduction: We are currently recruiting an experienced Microsoft Power Platform Application Designer/Developer for a global Data Analytic client in London. This is a 3 day per week role - 24 working hours per week. Required Skills/Experience: Proven expertise with Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, and Copilot Studio. Experience creating and maintaining Fabric data agents and integrating them into Power Platform and Copilot solutions. Power Apps : Experience developing complex Canvas Apps with multiple data connections. Proficiency in advanced expressions and formulas. Understanding of Model-Driven Apps and Dataverse schema design. Power Automate: Experience building large, multi-branch flows with complex logic and varied data connectors. Skilled in error handling, performance optimisation, and flow governance. Strong SQL skills for data modelling, querying, and optimisation within Fabric and Power BI. Knowledge of Python for data manipulation, API automation, and AI model integration. Job Responsibilities/Objectives: Develop solutions using Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, and Copilot Studio. Create and manage Fabric data agents for structured data ingestion, transformation, and modelling. Build Copilot Studio data agents that use Fabric data agents and unstructured data sources as knowledge bases. Integrate Power Platform solutions with Microsoft Fabric, Dataverse, and Azure services. Leverage the organisations Microsoft partnership to pilot new and preview Power Platform and Fabric features.
21/10/2025
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Job Title: Microsoft Power Platform Application Designer & Developer - London Location: London (in the office once per week) Salary/Rate: Up to £520 per day (Inside IR35) Start Date: November 2025 Job Type: 12-month contract (3 days per week/24 hours per week) Company Introduction: We are currently recruiting an experienced Microsoft Power Platform Application Designer/Developer for a global Data Analytic client in London. This is a 3 day per week role - 24 working hours per week. Required Skills/Experience: Proven expertise with Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, and Copilot Studio. Experience creating and maintaining Fabric data agents and integrating them into Power Platform and Copilot solutions. Power Apps : Experience developing complex Canvas Apps with multiple data connections. Proficiency in advanced expressions and formulas. Understanding of Model-Driven Apps and Dataverse schema design. Power Automate: Experience building large, multi-branch flows with complex logic and varied data connectors. Skilled in error handling, performance optimisation, and flow governance. Strong SQL skills for data modelling, querying, and optimisation within Fabric and Power BI. Knowledge of Python for data manipulation, API automation, and AI model integration. Job Responsibilities/Objectives: Develop solutions using Power Automate, Power Apps, Power BI, and Copilot Studio. Create and manage Fabric data agents for structured data ingestion, transformation, and modelling. Build Copilot Studio data agents that use Fabric data agents and unstructured data sources as knowledge bases. Integrate Power Platform solutions with Microsoft Fabric, Dataverse, and Azure services. Leverage the organisations Microsoft partnership to pilot new and preview Power Platform and Fabric features.
Job Title: Sales Enablement Specialist Contract: 2 Months (Possibility of extension) Location: Egham, Surrey/London, UK (1-2 times a fortnight) Position Overview: Seeking highly organized and detail-oriented Sales Enablement Specialists. The successful candidates will be responsible for conducting in-depth interviews with top-performing sales representatives to capture best practices. This role is pivotal in gathering actionable insights to support our ongoing sales enablement initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Conduct structured interviews with selected CSEs, following a provided subject matter and list of questions. Ask open-ended questions and effectively guide conversations to ensure comprehensive and insightful responses. Record detailed notes and key takeaways from each interview, demonstrating strong attention to detail and accuracy. Document the output of each conversation in a Word document, ensuring clarity and completeness. Collaborate with Sales Enablement to understand priorities and deadlines, managing workload efficiently to meet project milestones. Maintain professionalism throughout the interview and documentation process. Provide regular updates on progress and escalate any challenges or delays in a timely manner. Skills: Required Skills & Qualifications: 2 years+ professional experience Proven experience in interviewing, sales enablement, sales or a related field. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and elicit meaningful insights. Strong organizational skills and the ability to schedule multiple interviews and deadlines simultaneously. Meticulous note-taking abilities and attention to detail in documentation. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and general computer literacy. Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Experience in a sales or customer success environment is a plus. Education: Education expectation only inline with the experience and skills listed
21/10/2025
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Job Title: Sales Enablement Specialist Contract: 2 Months (Possibility of extension) Location: Egham, Surrey/London, UK (1-2 times a fortnight) Position Overview: Seeking highly organized and detail-oriented Sales Enablement Specialists. The successful candidates will be responsible for conducting in-depth interviews with top-performing sales representatives to capture best practices. This role is pivotal in gathering actionable insights to support our ongoing sales enablement initiatives. Key Responsibilities: Conduct structured interviews with selected CSEs, following a provided subject matter and list of questions. Ask open-ended questions and effectively guide conversations to ensure comprehensive and insightful responses. Record detailed notes and key takeaways from each interview, demonstrating strong attention to detail and accuracy. Document the output of each conversation in a Word document, ensuring clarity and completeness. Collaborate with Sales Enablement to understand priorities and deadlines, managing workload efficiently to meet project milestones. Maintain professionalism throughout the interview and documentation process. Provide regular updates on progress and escalate any challenges or delays in a timely manner. Skills: Required Skills & Qualifications: 2 years+ professional experience Proven experience in interviewing, sales enablement, sales or a related field. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and elicit meaningful insights. Strong organizational skills and the ability to schedule multiple interviews and deadlines simultaneously. Meticulous note-taking abilities and attention to detail in documentation. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and general computer literacy. Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision. Experience in a sales or customer success environment is a plus. Education: Education expectation only inline with the experience and skills listed
SK Consultancy Solutions are suppliers to various established consultancy firms who are seeking Senior SAP S/4HANA Finance Consultants and Managing Consultants to join agrowing SAP team, supporting a variety of clients through end-to-end finance transformation projects. This includes S/4HANA implementations, system upgrades, migrations to the cloud, and finance solution design. This role sits within a broader SAP Supply Chain & Finance practice and involves direct engagement with business stakeholders. Role Overview This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SAP Finance professional with strong expertise in FI/CO and S/4HANA to contribute to high-profile transformation projects. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and enhancing SAP Finance solutions while ensuring alignment with business goals. Key Responsibilities Gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to finance and controlling processes. Configure and deploy SAP S/4HANA Finance modules, including FI , CO , GL , AP , AR , Asset Accounting , and Bank Accounting . Collaborate on integration with other SAP modules (such as SD , MM , PP ) and external systems. Provide functional expertise in financial planning , reporting , Group Reporting , and period-end closing processes. Facilitate workshops, create functional specifications, and coordinate with development teams. Manage data migration , testing phases (unit, integration, UAT), and cutover planning. Support post-go-live stabilization and continuous improvement of finance processes. Stay current with the latest SAP S/4HANA Finance innovations and best practices (access to SAP Learning Hub included). Skills & Experience Required Solid hands-on configuration experience in SAP FI/CO . Minimum of 5 years' SAP project experience, including at least one full S/4HANA Finance implementation . Strong understanding of Universal Journal , New Asset Accounting , Central Finance , Group Reporting , and Fiori apps. Familiar with integration touchpoints with SD , MM , PP , and HR modules. Proven experience in data migration and test cycle management. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills. Qualifications Degree in Finance , Accounting , Business , or related field. SAP S/4HANA Finance certification is advantageous. What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Bonus scheme based on performance. Involvement in significant SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes. Structured career development with potential progression to Architect or Director level roles. Please Note: Applicants must have full right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
21/10/2025
Full time
SK Consultancy Solutions are suppliers to various established consultancy firms who are seeking Senior SAP S/4HANA Finance Consultants and Managing Consultants to join agrowing SAP team, supporting a variety of clients through end-to-end finance transformation projects. This includes S/4HANA implementations, system upgrades, migrations to the cloud, and finance solution design. This role sits within a broader SAP Supply Chain & Finance practice and involves direct engagement with business stakeholders. Role Overview This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced SAP Finance professional with strong expertise in FI/CO and S/4HANA to contribute to high-profile transformation projects. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and enhancing SAP Finance solutions while ensuring alignment with business goals. Key Responsibilities Gather, analyze, and document business requirements related to finance and controlling processes. Configure and deploy SAP S/4HANA Finance modules, including FI , CO , GL , AP , AR , Asset Accounting , and Bank Accounting . Collaborate on integration with other SAP modules (such as SD , MM , PP ) and external systems. Provide functional expertise in financial planning , reporting , Group Reporting , and period-end closing processes. Facilitate workshops, create functional specifications, and coordinate with development teams. Manage data migration , testing phases (unit, integration, UAT), and cutover planning. Support post-go-live stabilization and continuous improvement of finance processes. Stay current with the latest SAP S/4HANA Finance innovations and best practices (access to SAP Learning Hub included). Skills & Experience Required Solid hands-on configuration experience in SAP FI/CO . Minimum of 5 years' SAP project experience, including at least one full S/4HANA Finance implementation . Strong understanding of Universal Journal , New Asset Accounting , Central Finance , Group Reporting , and Fiori apps. Familiar with integration touchpoints with SD , MM , PP , and HR modules. Proven experience in data migration and test cycle management. Strong interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills. Qualifications Degree in Finance , Accounting , Business , or related field. SAP S/4HANA Finance certification is advantageous. What's on Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Bonus scheme based on performance. Involvement in significant SAP S/4HANA transformation programmes. Structured career development with potential progression to Architect or Director level roles. Please Note: Applicants must have full right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Senior Software Engineer - .NET 8 | £550/day Inside IR35 | Manchester (Hybrid/Remote - 2x per week maximum onsite) We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Contract) to join a greenfield project focused on building scalable integrations and services within a modern .NET environment. The project involves working across multiple systems, helping to improve connectivity, data flow, and overall platform performance. Location: Manchester/Leeds (Hybrid/Remote - 2x per week maximum onsite) Type: Contract - Inside IR35 Day Rate: £550/day Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain scalable microservices using .NET 8 and AWS Develop system integrations between internal and third-party platforms Contribute to the design and implementation of event-driven architectures Ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability through best practices (CI/CD, TDD, DevOps) Work collaboratively with engineering and product teams to deliver new features and technical improvements Technical Stack: Backend: .NET 8, AWS Lambda, ECS, EKS Databases: SQL/NoSQL (DynamoDB, Aurora, DocumentDB - MongoDB experience a bonus) Event-Driven Systems: Kafka, AWS MSK, EventBridge, SNS/SQS DevOps & Infrastructure: Terraform, GitHub Actions, Docker Frontend: React What We're Looking For: Strong commercial experience with .NET (ideally .NET 8) and AWS Proven background in microservices and event-driven architectures Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases Solid understanding of system integrations and scalable Back End design Excellent communication and problem-solving skills This is an opportunity to work on a high-impact, greenfield project using a modern tech stack within a collaborative engineering environment. Apply now for immediate consideration.
21/10/2025
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Senior Software Engineer - .NET 8 | £550/day Inside IR35 | Manchester (Hybrid/Remote - 2x per week maximum onsite) We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer (Contract) to join a greenfield project focused on building scalable integrations and services within a modern .NET environment. The project involves working across multiple systems, helping to improve connectivity, data flow, and overall platform performance. Location: Manchester/Leeds (Hybrid/Remote - 2x per week maximum onsite) Type: Contract - Inside IR35 Day Rate: £550/day Key Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain scalable microservices using .NET 8 and AWS Develop system integrations between internal and third-party platforms Contribute to the design and implementation of event-driven architectures Ensure code quality, performance, and maintainability through best practices (CI/CD, TDD, DevOps) Work collaboratively with engineering and product teams to deliver new features and technical improvements Technical Stack: Backend: .NET 8, AWS Lambda, ECS, EKS Databases: SQL/NoSQL (DynamoDB, Aurora, DocumentDB - MongoDB experience a bonus) Event-Driven Systems: Kafka, AWS MSK, EventBridge, SNS/SQS DevOps & Infrastructure: Terraform, GitHub Actions, Docker Frontend: React What We're Looking For: Strong commercial experience with .NET (ideally .NET 8) and AWS Proven background in microservices and event-driven architectures Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases Solid understanding of system integrations and scalable Back End design Excellent communication and problem-solving skills This is an opportunity to work on a high-impact, greenfield project using a modern tech stack within a collaborative engineering environment. Apply now for immediate consideration.
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