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.
ICT Level 3 Apprenticeship Southport (PR8) Location:Southport (PR8) Salary:Competitive + Fully Funded Apprenticeship Training Full-Time Permanent Drivers Required (Access to Own Vehicle) Kickstart Your Career in IT Support & Technical Services Are you passionate about technology, confident with basic IT tasks, and ready to develop real hands-on skills? Were looking for a motivatedICT Level 3 Apprenticeto join our team in Southport. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building PCs, setting up equipment, and solving technical problems while providing great customer service. Youll gain practical experience in IT support, hardware setup, and system configuration, all while working toward a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification. About the Role As an ICT Apprentice, youll support the setup, configuration, and maintenance of IT systems for clients across the region. Youll assist with PC builds, equipment installation, troubleshooting, and user supportboth on-site and remotely. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced IT professionals and develop the foundation for a successful career in technology. Key Responsibilities Assist withPC building, equipment setup, and basic hardware installation Support with configuring and maintaining IT systems Visit client sites (driving essential) to assist with technical setups Troubleshoot issues across hardware, software, and networking Support installation and testing of IT equipment such as switches, routers, and AV devices Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams Carry out basic IT admin tasks (password resets, user setups, device configuration) Provide friendly, professional customer service at all times What Were Looking For Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle (essential) Confidence withbasic IT, including PC building, installing hardware, and setting up equipment Strong communication and people skills Interest in technology and willingness to learn Logical thinker with good problem-solving ability Previous customer service or IT experience is a bonus, but not required Why Join Us? Achieve aLevel 3 ICT Apprenticeship qualification Gain hands-on experience working with real IT systems Learn from experienced technicians in a supportive team Long-term progression opportunities into permanent roles Exposure to a wide range of IT and technical projects Company events, employee discount, free parking Ready to Start Your IT Journey? Apply today and take the first step toward becoming a skilled IT support professional. JBRP1_UKTJ
07/12/2025
Full time
ICT Level 3 Apprenticeship Southport (PR8) Location:Southport (PR8) Salary:Competitive + Fully Funded Apprenticeship Training Full-Time Permanent Drivers Required (Access to Own Vehicle) Kickstart Your Career in IT Support & Technical Services Are you passionate about technology, confident with basic IT tasks, and ready to develop real hands-on skills? Were looking for a motivatedICT Level 3 Apprenticeto join our team in Southport. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys building PCs, setting up equipment, and solving technical problems while providing great customer service. Youll gain practical experience in IT support, hardware setup, and system configuration, all while working toward a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification. About the Role As an ICT Apprentice, youll support the setup, configuration, and maintenance of IT systems for clients across the region. Youll assist with PC builds, equipment installation, troubleshooting, and user supportboth on-site and remotely. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced IT professionals and develop the foundation for a successful career in technology. Key Responsibilities Assist withPC building, equipment setup, and basic hardware installation Support with configuring and maintaining IT systems Visit client sites (driving essential) to assist with technical setups Troubleshoot issues across hardware, software, and networking Support installation and testing of IT equipment such as switches, routers, and AV devices Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams Carry out basic IT admin tasks (password resets, user setups, device configuration) Provide friendly, professional customer service at all times What Were Looking For Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle (essential) Confidence withbasic IT, including PC building, installing hardware, and setting up equipment Strong communication and people skills Interest in technology and willingness to learn Logical thinker with good problem-solving ability Previous customer service or IT experience is a bonus, but not required Why Join Us? Achieve aLevel 3 ICT Apprenticeship qualification Gain hands-on experience working with real IT systems Learn from experienced technicians in a supportive team Long-term progression opportunities into permanent roles Exposure to a wide range of IT and technical projects Company events, employee discount, free parking Ready to Start Your IT Journey? Apply today and take the first step toward becoming a skilled IT support professional. JBRP1_UKTJ
Implementations and Training Technician Fareham, Hampshire £40-45k Permanent 37.5 hrs (Mon-Fri) Hybrid working after probation BUPA & Pension A leading technology solutions provider is seeking an Implementation and Training Technician to support client deployments, deliver training, and assist with technical project work. This is a client-facing role involving on-site visits across the UK, with occasional overnight stays. Carry out site visits for installations, troubleshooting and client training. Deliver software demonstrations and support sales presentations. Provide remote and in-person training and respond to training queries. Assist with project planning, scoping, and stakeholder communication. Test software/systems, manage imaging processes, deploy APIs, and support cloud-hosted environments. Contribute to security, compliance, and software release management. Produce documentation and provide handovers to support teams. Complete occasional out-of-hours tasks (TOIL provided) and identify upsell opportunities. Essential Requirements Full UK driving licence. Experience with desktop/server OS and SQL Server. Experience delivering training (remote and face-to-face). Recent experience in a similar technical role. Flexibility for UK travel and overnight stays. Desirable Skills Networking and hardware familiarity. Azure experience. App deployment knowledge. Ready to take the next step? Please apply! Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ
07/12/2025
Full time
Implementations and Training Technician Fareham, Hampshire £40-45k Permanent 37.5 hrs (Mon-Fri) Hybrid working after probation BUPA & Pension A leading technology solutions provider is seeking an Implementation and Training Technician to support client deployments, deliver training, and assist with technical project work. This is a client-facing role involving on-site visits across the UK, with occasional overnight stays. Carry out site visits for installations, troubleshooting and client training. Deliver software demonstrations and support sales presentations. Provide remote and in-person training and respond to training queries. Assist with project planning, scoping, and stakeholder communication. Test software/systems, manage imaging processes, deploy APIs, and support cloud-hosted environments. Contribute to security, compliance, and software release management. Produce documentation and provide handovers to support teams. Complete occasional out-of-hours tasks (TOIL provided) and identify upsell opportunities. Essential Requirements Full UK driving licence. Experience with desktop/server OS and SQL Server. Experience delivering training (remote and face-to-face). Recent experience in a similar technical role. Flexibility for UK travel and overnight stays. Desirable Skills Networking and hardware familiarity. Azure experience. App deployment knowledge. Ready to take the next step? Please apply! Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. JBRP1_UKTJ
We now have an exciting opportunity for an Implementations and Training Technician to join our team. This key role involves a wide ranging remit but you will be primarily responsible for: Client-Facing Implementation & On-Site Work Conducting site visits (general, troubleshooting, installations, training; may include overnight stays) Delivering software product demonstrations Supporting the sales team at presentations and exhibitions through technical consultancy Training Responsibilities Delivering client training (remote and face-to-face) Responding to training-related queries from clients and resellers Project Planning & Stakeholder Management Supporting the planning and implementation of projects, including scoping and resource allocation Managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining communication throughout project lifecycles Acting as the central liaison between design, sales, support, and project teams to ensure seamless delivery Technical Implementation, Systems & Infrastructure Work Testing software and systems to validate functionality and performance Creating Gold Build images and managing system imaging processes Reviewing new hardware and hardware-based drivers for compatibility and deployment suitability Deploying APIs and managing system integrations to support client solutions Managing cloud-hosted client environments, including server maintenance, database administration, and web server configuration Maintaining production and UAT environments across client and partner infrastructures Security, Compliance & Software Release Management Supporting security and compliance initiatives, including remediation of vulnerabilities from penetration tests Collaborating with third-party providers on firewall and network security management Assisting in achieving and maintaining compliance frameworks such as Data Security Protection Toolkit and Cyber Essentials Plus Evaluating software releases and managing deployments for high-profile clients Documentation & Internal Processes Producing documentation including technical specifications, bespoke deployment requirements, and end-user training guides Providing implementation handovers to the support team to ensure smooth operational transitions Liaising with internal departments to progress and resolve client issues Out-of-Hours & Commercial Responsibilities Completing out-of-hours implementation tasks (time off in lieu) Identifying sales opportunities and upselling relevant services/products (training, software, support contracts, configurations, etc.) Essential Criteria: Valid Full UK Driving Licence. Experience with server and desktop operating systems as well as SQL Server capabilities. Experience of training remotely / face to face Recent work experience in a similar field. Flexibility with regards to availability for onsite installations / training Desirable Technical Skills: Familiarity with networking environments and hardware. Familiarity with Azure Familiarity with app deployment Desirable Soft Skills: Proactive problem solving. Clear and concise communication (written and verbal). Ability to plan and lead a training workshop / session. Resourceful and able to search online/written resources for answers as well as liaise with technical contacts. Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively, ensuring focus on the projects at hand. Ability to work well within a team. Ability to represent the company in a professional and courteous manner. Willingness to travel UK wide and overseas on occasions. Permanent position, full time Fareham, Hampshire 37.5 Hours per week - Mon to Fri, including overnight stays as required. Hybrid WFH available after successful probationary period. BUPA & Pension after successful probationary period. JBRP1_UKTJ
07/12/2025
Full time
We now have an exciting opportunity for an Implementations and Training Technician to join our team. This key role involves a wide ranging remit but you will be primarily responsible for: Client-Facing Implementation & On-Site Work Conducting site visits (general, troubleshooting, installations, training; may include overnight stays) Delivering software product demonstrations Supporting the sales team at presentations and exhibitions through technical consultancy Training Responsibilities Delivering client training (remote and face-to-face) Responding to training-related queries from clients and resellers Project Planning & Stakeholder Management Supporting the planning and implementation of projects, including scoping and resource allocation Managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining communication throughout project lifecycles Acting as the central liaison between design, sales, support, and project teams to ensure seamless delivery Technical Implementation, Systems & Infrastructure Work Testing software and systems to validate functionality and performance Creating Gold Build images and managing system imaging processes Reviewing new hardware and hardware-based drivers for compatibility and deployment suitability Deploying APIs and managing system integrations to support client solutions Managing cloud-hosted client environments, including server maintenance, database administration, and web server configuration Maintaining production and UAT environments across client and partner infrastructures Security, Compliance & Software Release Management Supporting security and compliance initiatives, including remediation of vulnerabilities from penetration tests Collaborating with third-party providers on firewall and network security management Assisting in achieving and maintaining compliance frameworks such as Data Security Protection Toolkit and Cyber Essentials Plus Evaluating software releases and managing deployments for high-profile clients Documentation & Internal Processes Producing documentation including technical specifications, bespoke deployment requirements, and end-user training guides Providing implementation handovers to the support team to ensure smooth operational transitions Liaising with internal departments to progress and resolve client issues Out-of-Hours & Commercial Responsibilities Completing out-of-hours implementation tasks (time off in lieu) Identifying sales opportunities and upselling relevant services/products (training, software, support contracts, configurations, etc.) Essential Criteria: Valid Full UK Driving Licence. Experience with server and desktop operating systems as well as SQL Server capabilities. Experience of training remotely / face to face Recent work experience in a similar field. Flexibility with regards to availability for onsite installations / training Desirable Technical Skills: Familiarity with networking environments and hardware. Familiarity with Azure Familiarity with app deployment Desirable Soft Skills: Proactive problem solving. Clear and concise communication (written and verbal). Ability to plan and lead a training workshop / session. Resourceful and able to search online/written resources for answers as well as liaise with technical contacts. Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively, ensuring focus on the projects at hand. Ability to work well within a team. Ability to represent the company in a professional and courteous manner. Willingness to travel UK wide and overseas on occasions. Permanent position, full time Fareham, Hampshire 37.5 Hours per week - Mon to Fri, including overnight stays as required. Hybrid WFH available after successful probationary period. BUPA & Pension after successful probationary period. JBRP1_UKTJ
NEW CONTRACT ROLE - FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN (LEVEL 2 - BREAK/FIX) UK-Based Candidates Only Contract: ASAP-19th Dec 2025 (extension into Jan '26) £200 per day Inside IR35 Mileage + Parking Claimable Field-Based (Multiple Locations Available: Nottingham, Swindon, Birmingham, Oxford) To apply, email: THE OPPORTUNITY We're looking for experienced Field Service Technicians (Level 2) to support a short-term IT project providing break/fix support for HP and Lenovo desktop and laptop devices across multiple UK regions. This role is ideal for candidates with strong hardware troubleshooting and repair experience who enjoy working independently in the field and providing hands-on technical support across end-user environments. THE ROLE Provide field-based repair and support for laptops, desktops, and peripherals (HP & Lenovo). Carry out hardware break/fix repairs , including device strip down, diagnostics, component replacement, and rebuilds. Manage tickets using a mobile app - collect parts, attend site, complete repairs, and return parts the following day. Deliver efficient and professional onsite technical support to business users. Collaborate with the support line for escalation and troubleshooting assistance. Ensure all completed jobs are logged, documented, and closed within SLA. TECHNICAL SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS Proven experience in field engineering , hardware repair , or deskside support (Level 2). Strong hands-on skills with HP and/or Lenovo hardware. Ability to diagnose and repair laptops, desktops, and peripheral devices . Familiar with BIOS configuration and branding (USBs provided). Excellent customer service and communication skills. Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to own vehicle and tools. TO BE CONSIDERED Please apply directly by emailing with your CV and availability.
06/12/2025
Contractor
NEW CONTRACT ROLE - FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN (LEVEL 2 - BREAK/FIX) UK-Based Candidates Only Contract: ASAP-19th Dec 2025 (extension into Jan '26) £200 per day Inside IR35 Mileage + Parking Claimable Field-Based (Multiple Locations Available: Nottingham, Swindon, Birmingham, Oxford) To apply, email: THE OPPORTUNITY We're looking for experienced Field Service Technicians (Level 2) to support a short-term IT project providing break/fix support for HP and Lenovo desktop and laptop devices across multiple UK regions. This role is ideal for candidates with strong hardware troubleshooting and repair experience who enjoy working independently in the field and providing hands-on technical support across end-user environments. THE ROLE Provide field-based repair and support for laptops, desktops, and peripherals (HP & Lenovo). Carry out hardware break/fix repairs , including device strip down, diagnostics, component replacement, and rebuilds. Manage tickets using a mobile app - collect parts, attend site, complete repairs, and return parts the following day. Deliver efficient and professional onsite technical support to business users. Collaborate with the support line for escalation and troubleshooting assistance. Ensure all completed jobs are logged, documented, and closed within SLA. TECHNICAL SKILLS / REQUIREMENTS Proven experience in field engineering , hardware repair , or deskside support (Level 2). Strong hands-on skills with HP and/or Lenovo hardware. Ability to diagnose and repair laptops, desktops, and peripheral devices . Familiar with BIOS configuration and branding (USBs provided). Excellent customer service and communication skills. Must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to own vehicle and tools. TO BE CONSIDERED Please apply directly by emailing with your CV and availability.
This Controls Automation Engineer position is days-based Monday-Friday, company car, 55,000 plus 18% bonus, and offers training and career development with an international market leader in their field. Within the position you will be provided with the opportunity to utilise your engineering experience and knowledge to identify and improve machinery, equipment and manufacturing lines. What's in it for you as Controls Automation Engineer 55,000 basic salary plus 18% Bonus Pension match up to 10% Company Car with fuel card Days based position Monday to Friday, that may require up to 2 nights per week (fully expensed) away from home visiting a particular site Extensive training and career development programmes The opportunity to work with a team of highly skilled technicians across maintenance and project engineering activities Key Responsibilities of Controls Automation Engineer Travel across the region to provide support to each of the group's manufacturing sites. Provide 'hands-on' technical support and expertise and drive Plant Operational Improvement as part of the Group Engineering function. Support the development of the Reliability Centred Maintenance Strategy by supporting criticality assessments and drive towards condition-based monitoring Enhance plant reliability by applying modern maintenance strategies and continuous improvement techniques. Support new and innovative process automation initiatives. I would love to speak to anyone who has any of the following: Previous experience as Maintenance Engineer from either an electrical background An Electrical Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 Engineering or City & Guilds Level 3, BTEC Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent Naric / Enic Conversion Experience in Process Automation Controls systems, Siemens TIA, SCADA, HMIs and associated networking technology Ability to trouble shoot & repair manufacturing plant equipment & machinery Previous experience with Electrical Maintenance within industrial manufacturing plant environments Interested? We'd be delighted to chat with you. Apply today and take the next step toward a role that fits your life and career development.
06/12/2025
Full time
This Controls Automation Engineer position is days-based Monday-Friday, company car, 55,000 plus 18% bonus, and offers training and career development with an international market leader in their field. Within the position you will be provided with the opportunity to utilise your engineering experience and knowledge to identify and improve machinery, equipment and manufacturing lines. What's in it for you as Controls Automation Engineer 55,000 basic salary plus 18% Bonus Pension match up to 10% Company Car with fuel card Days based position Monday to Friday, that may require up to 2 nights per week (fully expensed) away from home visiting a particular site Extensive training and career development programmes The opportunity to work with a team of highly skilled technicians across maintenance and project engineering activities Key Responsibilities of Controls Automation Engineer Travel across the region to provide support to each of the group's manufacturing sites. Provide 'hands-on' technical support and expertise and drive Plant Operational Improvement as part of the Group Engineering function. Support the development of the Reliability Centred Maintenance Strategy by supporting criticality assessments and drive towards condition-based monitoring Enhance plant reliability by applying modern maintenance strategies and continuous improvement techniques. Support new and innovative process automation initiatives. I would love to speak to anyone who has any of the following: Previous experience as Maintenance Engineer from either an electrical background An Electrical Apprenticeship, NVQ Level 3 Engineering or City & Guilds Level 3, BTEC Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent Naric / Enic Conversion Experience in Process Automation Controls systems, Siemens TIA, SCADA, HMIs and associated networking technology Ability to trouble shoot & repair manufacturing plant equipment & machinery Previous experience with Electrical Maintenance within industrial manufacturing plant environments Interested? We'd be delighted to chat with you. Apply today and take the next step toward a role that fits your life and career development.
Implementations and Training Technician Fareham, Hampshire £40-45k Permanent 37.5 hrs (Mon-Fri) Hybrid working after probation BUPA & Pension A leading technology solutions provider is seeking an Implementation and Training Technician to support client deployments, deliver training, and assist with technical project work. This is a client-facing role involving on-site visits across the UK, with occasional overnight stays. Carry out site visits for installations, troubleshooting and client training. Deliver software demonstrations and support sales presentations. Provide remote and in-person training and respond to training queries. Assist with project planning, scoping, and stakeholder communication. Test software/systems, manage imaging processes, deploy APIs, and support cloud-hosted environments. Contribute to security, compliance, and software release management. Produce documentation and provide handovers to support teams. Complete occasional out-of-hours tasks (TOIL provided) and identify upsell opportunities. Essential Requirements Full UK driving licence. Experience with desktop/server OS and SQL Server. Experience delivering training (remote and face-to-face). Recent experience in a similar technical role. Flexibility for UK travel and overnight stays. Desirable Skills Networking and hardware familiarity. Azure experience. App deployment knowledge. Ready to take the next step? Please apply! Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
05/12/2025
Full time
Implementations and Training Technician Fareham, Hampshire £40-45k Permanent 37.5 hrs (Mon-Fri) Hybrid working after probation BUPA & Pension A leading technology solutions provider is seeking an Implementation and Training Technician to support client deployments, deliver training, and assist with technical project work. This is a client-facing role involving on-site visits across the UK, with occasional overnight stays. Carry out site visits for installations, troubleshooting and client training. Deliver software demonstrations and support sales presentations. Provide remote and in-person training and respond to training queries. Assist with project planning, scoping, and stakeholder communication. Test software/systems, manage imaging processes, deploy APIs, and support cloud-hosted environments. Contribute to security, compliance, and software release management. Produce documentation and provide handovers to support teams. Complete occasional out-of-hours tasks (TOIL provided) and identify upsell opportunities. Essential Requirements Full UK driving licence. Experience with desktop/server OS and SQL Server. Experience delivering training (remote and face-to-face). Recent experience in a similar technical role. Flexibility for UK travel and overnight stays. Desirable Skills Networking and hardware familiarity. Azure experience. App deployment knowledge. Ready to take the next step? Please apply! Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
We're a well-established technology partner with a proven record of delivering exceptional IT solutions and services to businesses across the UK. Over the past 15 years, we've built a reputation for innovation, reliability, and long-term client relationships - and we're continuing to grow rapidly. Our team of around 150 specialists spans infrastructure, cloud, data, and security, all united by a shared passion for helping customers achieve more through technology. With a comprehensive suite of managed and professional services, we enable organisations to modernise, secure, and scale their IT operations. If you're looking for a progressive environment where leadership, collaboration, and technical excellence are valued, this is the place for you. We are looking for a new Service Desk Manager to lead our busy team that provide IT support to a host of leisure venues and outlets. This role is a career-defining opportunity for a dynamic leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at inspiring high-performing teams to deliver exceptional results. Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire the Service Desk Team to deliver outstanding support experiences, fostering a culture of leisure-focused service excellence and continuous enhancement Oversee smooth onboarding of new leisure clients onto the Service Desk platform, ensuring zero disruption to their operations Provide direct line management to technical staff and team leads, conducting regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, capability development and career progression planning Monitor, analyse and enhance critical Service Desk metrics including ticket patterns, first-contact resolution rates, SLA compliance, response times, queue times, resolution speeds and guest satisfaction scores Ensure daily KPI targets are consistently achieved by Team Leaders and technical personnel, covering time tracking, ticket handling volumes and customer satisfaction ratings Take direct ownership of Priority 1 incidents, coordinating swift resolution whilst maintaining constant customer communication and meeting both SLA commitments and client expectations Collaborate with Project teams to ensure seamless handover of implementations to ongoing support operations Establish comprehensive communication channels, training programmes and support documentation Lead recruitment efforts to build and maintain an effective service desk team Represent the service desk at important customer review meetings Provide proactive reporting to senior leadership on service desk performance, achievements and areas requiring focus Execute continuous improvement initiatives as directed by senior management Cultivate strong, trust-based partnerships with hospitality clients who operate in demanding, 24/7 environments Drive innovation within the Service Department to enhance processes and elevate the customer experience, understanding the unique pressures of leisure environments Streamline ticket handling to minimise back-and-forth interactions between customers and technicians Promote knowledge base adoption and contribution across all support teams Improve SLA performance by reducing average resolution times and enhancing both fix and response metrics Essential Skills and Experience Proven Service Desk Manager background with demonstrable success in elevating support quality Strong grasp of ITIL frameworks with practical application skills that enhance service delivery and team effectiveness Comprehensive knowledge of IT solutions and services, with ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical professionals Hands-on 2nd line IT support experience Ideally, experience supporting leisure sector clients and understanding the industry's unique operational demands, 24/7 requirements, and time-sensitive nature
05/12/2025
Full time
We're a well-established technology partner with a proven record of delivering exceptional IT solutions and services to businesses across the UK. Over the past 15 years, we've built a reputation for innovation, reliability, and long-term client relationships - and we're continuing to grow rapidly. Our team of around 150 specialists spans infrastructure, cloud, data, and security, all united by a shared passion for helping customers achieve more through technology. With a comprehensive suite of managed and professional services, we enable organisations to modernise, secure, and scale their IT operations. If you're looking for a progressive environment where leadership, collaboration, and technical excellence are valued, this is the place for you. We are looking for a new Service Desk Manager to lead our busy team that provide IT support to a host of leisure venues and outlets. This role is a career-defining opportunity for a dynamic leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and excels at inspiring high-performing teams to deliver exceptional results. Key Responsibilities Lead and inspire the Service Desk Team to deliver outstanding support experiences, fostering a culture of leisure-focused service excellence and continuous enhancement Oversee smooth onboarding of new leisure clients onto the Service Desk platform, ensuring zero disruption to their operations Provide direct line management to technical staff and team leads, conducting regular one-to-ones, performance reviews, capability development and career progression planning Monitor, analyse and enhance critical Service Desk metrics including ticket patterns, first-contact resolution rates, SLA compliance, response times, queue times, resolution speeds and guest satisfaction scores Ensure daily KPI targets are consistently achieved by Team Leaders and technical personnel, covering time tracking, ticket handling volumes and customer satisfaction ratings Take direct ownership of Priority 1 incidents, coordinating swift resolution whilst maintaining constant customer communication and meeting both SLA commitments and client expectations Collaborate with Project teams to ensure seamless handover of implementations to ongoing support operations Establish comprehensive communication channels, training programmes and support documentation Lead recruitment efforts to build and maintain an effective service desk team Represent the service desk at important customer review meetings Provide proactive reporting to senior leadership on service desk performance, achievements and areas requiring focus Execute continuous improvement initiatives as directed by senior management Cultivate strong, trust-based partnerships with hospitality clients who operate in demanding, 24/7 environments Drive innovation within the Service Department to enhance processes and elevate the customer experience, understanding the unique pressures of leisure environments Streamline ticket handling to minimise back-and-forth interactions between customers and technicians Promote knowledge base adoption and contribution across all support teams Improve SLA performance by reducing average resolution times and enhancing both fix and response metrics Essential Skills and Experience Proven Service Desk Manager background with demonstrable success in elevating support quality Strong grasp of ITIL frameworks with practical application skills that enhance service delivery and team effectiveness Comprehensive knowledge of IT solutions and services, with ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical professionals Hands-on 2nd line IT support experience Ideally, experience supporting leisure sector clients and understanding the industry's unique operational demands, 24/7 requirements, and time-sensitive nature
Do you have IT/Telecoms Support experience? Do you have a good personality and hunger to grow within the business? If so, we want to hear from you! You will need to be located within an hour of South Woodford, London. About the Role The Comms Guys, a telecoms company based in South Woodford in London, are looking for a new 2nd line IT Support Technician to work within their current team to help manage their UK/US customers. The job includes maintaining and fixing local area networks, working with and programming SIP phones, proactively working on new projects to present to the team and basic understanding of network cabling. The day to day role is a general mixture of all of the above and requires someone with some past experience within an IT support team. The Comms Guys have offices in London and New York and there is potential throughout the year to help on installations in the UK/US. They have a fun young team and are looking for someone with a good personality and hunger to grow within the business. Salary & Benefits: Basic Pay: £25k-£27k You can also look forward to 20 days of annual leave, excluding bank holidays Likely to travel to the US occasionally for installations (New York, Texas and Florida) What We're Looking For Fluency in English is a requirement for this role. Candidates must currently reside within travelling distance of E18 1BY or be willing to relocate before employment commences. About the Company With over 25 years of telecoms experience, we are one of the leading suppliers of Telecoms, in the UK and US, predominantly in London and NYC. We have the experience to advise and help all types of clients with every aspect of their communication needs. We have a fairly small, young and fun team of technical support and sales staff. Sound like You? If this comes across as the ideal job for you, we can't wait to hear from you. Join our fun, youthful team as we continue to thrive and set the standards in the telecoms industry.
05/12/2025
Full time
Do you have IT/Telecoms Support experience? Do you have a good personality and hunger to grow within the business? If so, we want to hear from you! You will need to be located within an hour of South Woodford, London. About the Role The Comms Guys, a telecoms company based in South Woodford in London, are looking for a new 2nd line IT Support Technician to work within their current team to help manage their UK/US customers. The job includes maintaining and fixing local area networks, working with and programming SIP phones, proactively working on new projects to present to the team and basic understanding of network cabling. The day to day role is a general mixture of all of the above and requires someone with some past experience within an IT support team. The Comms Guys have offices in London and New York and there is potential throughout the year to help on installations in the UK/US. They have a fun young team and are looking for someone with a good personality and hunger to grow within the business. Salary & Benefits: Basic Pay: £25k-£27k You can also look forward to 20 days of annual leave, excluding bank holidays Likely to travel to the US occasionally for installations (New York, Texas and Florida) What We're Looking For Fluency in English is a requirement for this role. Candidates must currently reside within travelling distance of E18 1BY or be willing to relocate before employment commences. About the Company With over 25 years of telecoms experience, we are one of the leading suppliers of Telecoms, in the UK and US, predominantly in London and NYC. We have the experience to advise and help all types of clients with every aspect of their communication needs. We have a fairly small, young and fun team of technical support and sales staff. Sound like You? If this comes across as the ideal job for you, we can't wait to hear from you. Join our fun, youthful team as we continue to thrive and set the standards in the telecoms industry.
The Vacancy The role of the IT Infrastructure Services Manager is to manage the IT Infrastructure Services team and to ensure the firm's diverse technical operations are managed effectively. The services include, but are not limited to hardware, software, networking and network security in both physical and virtual environments. The main objective is to ensure all services and systems are resilient, secure and always available to our colleagues with maximum availability. This role reports directly to the Head of IT Cloud & Infrastructure, has direct reports and will also need to work closely with other technical and project teams. Inclusiveness and Diversity At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes. Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process. A bit about the role Developing, plan, build and optimize IT Infrastructure in accordance with Industry standards and compliance policies such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. Manage data centres and network service providers to comply with security/compliance policies. Manage Azure Subscriptions, and planning ensuring billing closely monitored Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory of hardware and software assets, ensuring these are under support and licenced. Continuously assess and remediate vulnerabilities in the IT infrastructure to minimize the window of opportunity for attackers. Manage and cultivate high-performing teams across Cloud & Platform, Modern User Workspace and IT-Networking, investing the time to ensure efficient team utilisation and productivity. Reporting on all projects within the infrastructure team highlighting risk, budget discrepancies and successes. Monitor and report on IT system availability and application performance against metrics and performance standards. Liaising with team members to ensure that problem management is completed effectively and in conjunction with the Problem Manager. Create, manage and ensure Infrastructure budgets are adhered to and expenditure is optimised and reduced with a particular focus on SaaS and cloud service costs Create and maintain accurate documentation in relation to the infrastructure, in particular the WAN and LAN design, firewall configuration, and any specific application design and configuration Manage IT vendors, ensuring adherence to agreed KPIs and SLAs, and escalate issues as necessary. Contribute to the drive of automation and continuous improvement of services and support, and maximizing value of existing tools and technologies Ensuring server templates and images follow best-practice and adhere to security baselines Ensure regular service delivery meetings are held, act as a key escalation point within the firm and feed into contract negotiation for renewed and enhanced services A bit about you The ideal candidate will have a proven background in information technology and will possess the following skills and experience: Minimum of five years' experience of managing IT Systems and IT Technicians, ideally managing remote teams across multiple locations Extensive experience in managing complex IT infrastructures, including LAN, WAN, and cloud-based networks Extensive knowledge of core IT services such as servers and networking, backup and recovery, security solutions, applications and end user computing Extensive practical experience of Windows Server and Azure AD, M365, Exchange, and VMWare vSphere/ESX. Citrix experience would be an advantage Experience of working within an ITIL framework, ideally certified at a minimum or ITIL Foundation Version 3 Experience of security and governance frameworks Experience of coaching and developing a team or other colleagues Proven experience of managing complex technical projects Previous experience in creating and delivering technical roadmaps Strong leadership and management skills, including experience managing remote teams Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, vendors, and team members. Ability and willingness to travel as required ensuring project success Highly focused attention to detail. Flexible and adaptable
05/12/2025
Full time
The Vacancy The role of the IT Infrastructure Services Manager is to manage the IT Infrastructure Services team and to ensure the firm's diverse technical operations are managed effectively. The services include, but are not limited to hardware, software, networking and network security in both physical and virtual environments. The main objective is to ensure all services and systems are resilient, secure and always available to our colleagues with maximum availability. This role reports directly to the Head of IT Cloud & Infrastructure, has direct reports and will also need to work closely with other technical and project teams. Inclusiveness and Diversity At Fieldfisher, led by the social model of disability, we are working towards removing accessibility barriers and maximising disability and neurodiversity inclusion in our recruitment processes. Should you have any accessibility requirements, please contact a member of Fieldfisher's Recruitment Team who will work with you to implement suitable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. All conversations are treated in the strictest of confidence and we would appreciate your feedback to ensure we can provide an accessible and enjoyable recruitment process. A bit about the role Developing, plan, build and optimize IT Infrastructure in accordance with Industry standards and compliance policies such as ISO 27001 and Cyber Essentials Plus. Manage data centres and network service providers to comply with security/compliance policies. Manage Azure Subscriptions, and planning ensuring billing closely monitored Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory of hardware and software assets, ensuring these are under support and licenced. Continuously assess and remediate vulnerabilities in the IT infrastructure to minimize the window of opportunity for attackers. Manage and cultivate high-performing teams across Cloud & Platform, Modern User Workspace and IT-Networking, investing the time to ensure efficient team utilisation and productivity. Reporting on all projects within the infrastructure team highlighting risk, budget discrepancies and successes. Monitor and report on IT system availability and application performance against metrics and performance standards. Liaising with team members to ensure that problem management is completed effectively and in conjunction with the Problem Manager. Create, manage and ensure Infrastructure budgets are adhered to and expenditure is optimised and reduced with a particular focus on SaaS and cloud service costs Create and maintain accurate documentation in relation to the infrastructure, in particular the WAN and LAN design, firewall configuration, and any specific application design and configuration Manage IT vendors, ensuring adherence to agreed KPIs and SLAs, and escalate issues as necessary. Contribute to the drive of automation and continuous improvement of services and support, and maximizing value of existing tools and technologies Ensuring server templates and images follow best-practice and adhere to security baselines Ensure regular service delivery meetings are held, act as a key escalation point within the firm and feed into contract negotiation for renewed and enhanced services A bit about you The ideal candidate will have a proven background in information technology and will possess the following skills and experience: Minimum of five years' experience of managing IT Systems and IT Technicians, ideally managing remote teams across multiple locations Extensive experience in managing complex IT infrastructures, including LAN, WAN, and cloud-based networks Extensive knowledge of core IT services such as servers and networking, backup and recovery, security solutions, applications and end user computing Extensive practical experience of Windows Server and Azure AD, M365, Exchange, and VMWare vSphere/ESX. Citrix experience would be an advantage Experience of working within an ITIL framework, ideally certified at a minimum or ITIL Foundation Version 3 Experience of security and governance frameworks Experience of coaching and developing a team or other colleagues Proven experience of managing complex technical projects Previous experience in creating and delivering technical roadmaps Strong leadership and management skills, including experience managing remote teams Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with stakeholders, vendors, and team members. Ability and willingness to travel as required ensuring project success Highly focused attention to detail. Flexible and adaptable
Role Overview The DMS Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accessibility, and security of the organization's digital documentation. This position is responsible for administering and optimizing the Document Management System (DMS) to support efficient workflows and compliance with regulatory standards. You will act as the primary point of contact for all DMS-related issues, providing technical expertise and user support across the business. The role involves configuring system settings, managing permissions, and troubleshooting complex problems to maintain seamless document operations. This is a hands-on role requiring strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver outstanding customer service. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including data migrations, and integration projects. Key Responsibilities: Support and maintain the Work 10 client. Manage users, groups, and applications within IMCC. Oversee third-party iManage integrated applications. Perform housekeeping and data management for iManage Work and iManage Share. Manage data imports and exports for lateral movers. Support Business and Service Desk upskilling. Suggest improvements within the DMS ecosystem. Liaise with external support vendors. Implement and maintain information barriers. Facilitate reporting where appropriate. Key Skills & Experience In-depth knowledge of the Work 10 client Strong troubleshooting experience Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Teams, and SharePoint Experience with Active Directory and Azure cloud services Confident with Incident and Problem Management Outstanding customer service skills Experience with data migration tools (Importers/Exporters) Ability to work within ITIL framework Foundational knowledge of iManage Work Server, Preview Server, and RAVN Experience with an Information barrier solution, preferably Intapp Walls Experience with Litera tools, specifically Litera CAM Awareness of the iManage REST API and its application Who are we looking for? We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us. What do we offer? You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We're a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together. In the office or WFH? : We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule. Beyond salary : We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits Fieldfisher. Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and parking nearby. Nurturing your talent: T ake a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely. Funnel your interests : You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives. Inclusion is not exclusive: If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated. We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine, at interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.
05/12/2025
Seasonal
Role Overview The DMS Technician plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity, accessibility, and security of the organization's digital documentation. This position is responsible for administering and optimizing the Document Management System (DMS) to support efficient workflows and compliance with regulatory standards. You will act as the primary point of contact for all DMS-related issues, providing technical expertise and user support across the business. The role involves configuring system settings, managing permissions, and troubleshooting complex problems to maintain seamless document operations. This is a hands-on role requiring strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to deliver outstanding customer service. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including data migrations, and integration projects. Key Responsibilities: Support and maintain the Work 10 client. Manage users, groups, and applications within IMCC. Oversee third-party iManage integrated applications. Perform housekeeping and data management for iManage Work and iManage Share. Manage data imports and exports for lateral movers. Support Business and Service Desk upskilling. Suggest improvements within the DMS ecosystem. Liaise with external support vendors. Implement and maintain information barriers. Facilitate reporting where appropriate. Key Skills & Experience In-depth knowledge of the Work 10 client Strong troubleshooting experience Knowledge of Microsoft 365, Teams, and SharePoint Experience with Active Directory and Azure cloud services Confident with Incident and Problem Management Outstanding customer service skills Experience with data migration tools (Importers/Exporters) Ability to work within ITIL framework Foundational knowledge of iManage Work Server, Preview Server, and RAVN Experience with an Information barrier solution, preferably Intapp Walls Experience with Litera tools, specifically Litera CAM Awareness of the iManage REST API and its application Who are we looking for? We don't have a type. We believe our differences are our strength; varied cultures, approaches and experience can only benefit us. What do we offer? You can be yourself: It takes everyone to make us who we are. We're a culture of diverse perspectives, with each of us making unique contributions that make us better together. In the office or WFH? : We think the best balance is more time in the office than at home, so we operate a 60:40 rule. Beyond salary : We offer plenty of benefits; private medical insurance, health cash plan, dental insurance, life assurance, critical illness insurance, matched pension contributions up to 7%, holiday trading, plus many more. Visit: Reward & Benefits Fieldfisher. Modern Office Space: Located in the iconic Titanic Quarter with excellent commuter links and parking nearby. Nurturing your talent: T ake a 'build a career' approach to your training. You'll be on a pathway but free to wander if you see something you'd like to study more closely. Funnel your interests : You have a life outside work, and we can help it to flourish. Join clubs, affinity networks, inclusive events, and pro bono/charity initiatives. Inclusion is not exclusive: If all our differences are highlighted, no one stands out for being different. At Fieldfisher, all our rich diversity is celebrated. We will provide the equipment to allow you to shine, at interview and beyond. Just let us know what you need.
ICT Consultant Watford - London £26,000 - £31,000 Turn IT on are looking for an ICT Consultant who has a real flair for technology mixed with a passion for providing exemplary service to our customers to join our team supporting schools across London - (Borehamwood, Welwyn Garden City, Letchworth Garden City & Watford). This role you are required to support Schools in multiple locations, it is essential for you hold a UK driving license and have access to a vehicle. You will be responsible for maintaining all IT hardware and services across the schools' sites as well as helping the schools improve the standard of their ICT provisions and enable them to deliver effective teaching and learning through ICT solutions. You will facilitate communication between your school and turn IT on keeping them up to date with what services turn IT on can offer and manage the accounts of your customers. You will be skilled in maintaining school computer equipment, installing new and existing software across the network, provide technical support for users and resolve identified technical problems. You will also have good knowledge of common user applications and good experience of using Microsoft Office365.The ideal candidate will ideally have at least 2 years' experience in working in a previous ICT Technician/2nd line support preferably in the education sector although not essential. You will be passionate about IT with a strong technical background, be self-motivated and enjoy providing excellent customer service. This role requires you to be a team player, have strong communication and organisation skills along with a courteous manner with the ability to explain technical issues in layman's terms to our customers. You should be able to work independently and have an aptitude for problem solving and a proactive approach to identifying ways to improve services provided by your team. Responsibilities include: Resolve and manage any technical issues that impacts the running of the school's function by providing robust technical solutions Installation or repair of computers with standardised applications and networking software, diagnosing, and solving problems that develop in their operations. Respond to a wide range of technical duties associated with the computer network and desktop services, primarily in connection with existing installations and upgrading of these installations. (Desktop computers, iPads, printers, telephones, scanners, projectors, pa equipment, AV lecterns and hardware) The role is offered on a full-time, full year basis and successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks. In return, we are offering a salary of between £26,000 - £31,000 negotiable for the right person. Benefits include a pension scheme, electric/hybrid car scheme, cycle/ebike scheme, eye care voucher scheme, mental health first aid, employee assistance programme and employee recognition scheme.The Transforming Learning Group provides a comprehensive range of hands-on ICT and computing support, MIS support, GDPR services and consultancy and training. We have Seven brands under the Transforming Learning Group - turn IT on, School ICT Services, SalamanderSoft, Locker, Vital York, SBM and GDPR Sentry Between the Seven brands we provide services to over 5,000 schools across England and employ nearly 450 staff members. We put schools and their needs first, taking care of all their technological needs so that they can get on with teaching and learning.As an inclusive employer, we are proud of the diversity and flexibility that we have, and the breadth of skills and experience of our staff turn IT on is a friendly and supportive place to work where people feel trusted and respected. turn IT on is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. 'Happy to talk flexible working' 'Your data matters' REF-
05/12/2025
Full time
ICT Consultant Watford - London £26,000 - £31,000 Turn IT on are looking for an ICT Consultant who has a real flair for technology mixed with a passion for providing exemplary service to our customers to join our team supporting schools across London - (Borehamwood, Welwyn Garden City, Letchworth Garden City & Watford). This role you are required to support Schools in multiple locations, it is essential for you hold a UK driving license and have access to a vehicle. You will be responsible for maintaining all IT hardware and services across the schools' sites as well as helping the schools improve the standard of their ICT provisions and enable them to deliver effective teaching and learning through ICT solutions. You will facilitate communication between your school and turn IT on keeping them up to date with what services turn IT on can offer and manage the accounts of your customers. You will be skilled in maintaining school computer equipment, installing new and existing software across the network, provide technical support for users and resolve identified technical problems. You will also have good knowledge of common user applications and good experience of using Microsoft Office365.The ideal candidate will ideally have at least 2 years' experience in working in a previous ICT Technician/2nd line support preferably in the education sector although not essential. You will be passionate about IT with a strong technical background, be self-motivated and enjoy providing excellent customer service. This role requires you to be a team player, have strong communication and organisation skills along with a courteous manner with the ability to explain technical issues in layman's terms to our customers. You should be able to work independently and have an aptitude for problem solving and a proactive approach to identifying ways to improve services provided by your team. Responsibilities include: Resolve and manage any technical issues that impacts the running of the school's function by providing robust technical solutions Installation or repair of computers with standardised applications and networking software, diagnosing, and solving problems that develop in their operations. Respond to a wide range of technical duties associated with the computer network and desktop services, primarily in connection with existing installations and upgrading of these installations. (Desktop computers, iPads, printers, telephones, scanners, projectors, pa equipment, AV lecterns and hardware) The role is offered on a full-time, full year basis and successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks. In return, we are offering a salary of between £26,000 - £31,000 negotiable for the right person. Benefits include a pension scheme, electric/hybrid car scheme, cycle/ebike scheme, eye care voucher scheme, mental health first aid, employee assistance programme and employee recognition scheme.The Transforming Learning Group provides a comprehensive range of hands-on ICT and computing support, MIS support, GDPR services and consultancy and training. We have Seven brands under the Transforming Learning Group - turn IT on, School ICT Services, SalamanderSoft, Locker, Vital York, SBM and GDPR Sentry Between the Seven brands we provide services to over 5,000 schools across England and employ nearly 450 staff members. We put schools and their needs first, taking care of all their technological needs so that they can get on with teaching and learning.As an inclusive employer, we are proud of the diversity and flexibility that we have, and the breadth of skills and experience of our staff turn IT on is a friendly and supportive place to work where people feel trusted and respected. turn IT on is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. 'Happy to talk flexible working' 'Your data matters' REF-
ICT Technician (Field-based) - Spider is advertising on behalf of a dynamic and growing technical services company for an experienced ICT Technician to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is field-based, operating from Norwich with UK-wide travel. About them: This organisation provides high-quality ICT, networking, CCTV, and VoIP solutions to a wide range of clients across the UK. With a strong focus on reliability, customer service, and technical excellence, they offer a supportive environment where skilled technicians can develop, grow, and work with modern technologies across varied and exciting projects. Fantastic company package include: Competitive salary:£28,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience + overtime rates Holiday: 20 days holiday + bank holidays + 1 day for your birthday Pension Other Benefits: Company van and debit card, tools, laptop and mobile phone provided, Health Insurance, ongoing professional training and certification support, and a full company benefits package About the role: As an ICT Technician, you will install, configure, and support network and IT infrastructure at client sites nationwide. You will work with UniFi networking equipment, HikVision CCTV systems, VoIP solutions, and structured cabling. This is a hands-on, mobile role ideal for a technician who enjoys varied work, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality technical solutions. You'll ensure all installations are completed to the highest standard while providing ongoing support and maintaining strong client relationships. Working hours for this role will be 08:30 - 17:00, Monday - Friday, with occasional weekend working (with prior agreement and paid overtime). Key Duties include: Install, configure, and maintain wired and wireless networks including UniFi routers, switches, and access points Carry out structured cabling installations (Cat5e, Cat6, fibre), including terminations and testing Install and configure HikVision CCTV systems, including cameras, NVRs, and remote access setup Support VoIP installations, endpoint deployment, and basic PBX configuration Deliver on-site and remote IT support, resolving network, hardware, and connectivity issues Perform network monitoring, updates, and routine maintenance Maintain accurate documentation including installation records and network layouts Liaise with clients and third-party providers to ensure smooth delivery of services Follow all company and on-site health & safety requirements About You: As an ICT Technician, you will be experienced and motivated with strong networking knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently across multiple sites. You'll be confident working with networking, CCTV, and VoIP systems and bring a professional, customer-focused approach. Essential requirements include ICT support or field technician experience, solid networking knowledge (TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, routing, switching), experience with UniFi equipment, hands-on HikVision experience, VoIP knowledge, cabling skills (Cat5e, Cat6, fibre), strong time management, and a full clean UK driving licence (must be aged 20+ for fleet insurance purposes). Desirable experience includes firewalls and VPNs, Windows/Linux environments, network monitoring tools, relevant technical qualifications, and an understanding of on-site and working-at-height safety practices. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this ICT Technician position and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region's Online Job Advertiser. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.
05/12/2025
Full time
ICT Technician (Field-based) - Spider is advertising on behalf of a dynamic and growing technical services company for an experienced ICT Technician to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is field-based, operating from Norwich with UK-wide travel. About them: This organisation provides high-quality ICT, networking, CCTV, and VoIP solutions to a wide range of clients across the UK. With a strong focus on reliability, customer service, and technical excellence, they offer a supportive environment where skilled technicians can develop, grow, and work with modern technologies across varied and exciting projects. Fantastic company package include: Competitive salary:£28,000 - £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience + overtime rates Holiday: 20 days holiday + bank holidays + 1 day for your birthday Pension Other Benefits: Company van and debit card, tools, laptop and mobile phone provided, Health Insurance, ongoing professional training and certification support, and a full company benefits package About the role: As an ICT Technician, you will install, configure, and support network and IT infrastructure at client sites nationwide. You will work with UniFi networking equipment, HikVision CCTV systems, VoIP solutions, and structured cabling. This is a hands-on, mobile role ideal for a technician who enjoys varied work, problem-solving, and delivering high-quality technical solutions. You'll ensure all installations are completed to the highest standard while providing ongoing support and maintaining strong client relationships. Working hours for this role will be 08:30 - 17:00, Monday - Friday, with occasional weekend working (with prior agreement and paid overtime). Key Duties include: Install, configure, and maintain wired and wireless networks including UniFi routers, switches, and access points Carry out structured cabling installations (Cat5e, Cat6, fibre), including terminations and testing Install and configure HikVision CCTV systems, including cameras, NVRs, and remote access setup Support VoIP installations, endpoint deployment, and basic PBX configuration Deliver on-site and remote IT support, resolving network, hardware, and connectivity issues Perform network monitoring, updates, and routine maintenance Maintain accurate documentation including installation records and network layouts Liaise with clients and third-party providers to ensure smooth delivery of services Follow all company and on-site health & safety requirements About You: As an ICT Technician, you will be experienced and motivated with strong networking knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently across multiple sites. You'll be confident working with networking, CCTV, and VoIP systems and bring a professional, customer-focused approach. Essential requirements include ICT support or field technician experience, solid networking knowledge (TCP/IP, VLANs, DHCP, DNS, routing, switching), experience with UniFi equipment, hands-on HikVision experience, VoIP knowledge, cabling skills (Cat5e, Cat6, fibre), strong time management, and a full clean UK driving licence (must be aged 20+ for fleet insurance purposes). Desirable experience includes firewalls and VPNs, Windows/Linux environments, network monitoring tools, relevant technical qualifications, and an understanding of on-site and working-at-height safety practices. If you have the relevant skills and experience for this ICT Technician position and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please check your email inbox and spam / junk mail folder for any email correspondence for this role. If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments. This vacancy is being advertised and handled through Spider, the region's Online Job Advertiser. We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, your details are processed and available for us to directly review for this vacancy. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text, or telephone. For full Privacy Policy details please see email correspondences on receipt of your application.
ICT Consultant Reading - Berkshire £26,000 - £32,000 (FTE - 2 days a week) Turn IT on are looking for an ICT Consultant who has a real flair for technology mixed with a passion for providing exemplary service to our customers to join our team supporting schools across Reading. This role you are required to support Schools in multiple locations, it is essential for you hold a UK driving license and have access to a vehicle. You will be responsible for maintaining all IT hardware and services across the schools' sites as well as helping the schools improve the standard of their ICT provisions and enable them to deliver effective teaching and learning through ICT solutions. You will facilitate communication between your school and turn IT on keeping them up to date with what services turn IT on can offer and manage the accounts of your customers. You will be skilled in maintaining school computer equipment, installing new and existing software across the network, provide technical support for users and resolve identified technical problems. You will also have good knowledge of common user applications and good experience of using Microsoft Office365.The ideal candidate will ideally have at least 2 years' experience in working in a previous ICT Technician/2nd line support preferably in the education sector although not essential. You will be passionate about IT with a strong technical background, be self-motivated and enjoy providing excellent customer service. This role requires you to be a team player, have strong communication and organisation skills along with a courteous manner with the ability to explain technical issues in layman's terms to our customers. You should be able to work independently and have an aptitude for problem solving and a proactive approach to identifying ways to improve services provided by your team. Responsibilities include: Resolve and manage any technical issues that impacts the running of the school's function by providing robust technical solutions Installation or repair of computers with standardised applications and networking software, diagnosing, and solving problems that develop in their operations. Respond to a wide range of technical duties associated with the computer network and desktop services, primarily in connection with existing installations and upgrading of these installations. (Desktop computers, iPads, printers, telephones, scanners, projectors, pa equipment, AV lecterns and hardware) The role is offered on a full-time, full year basis and successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks. In return, we are offering a salary of between £26,000 - £32,000 negotiable for the right person. Benefits include a pension scheme, electric/hybrid car scheme, cycle/ebike scheme, eye care voucher scheme, mental health first aid, employee assistance programme and employee recognition scheme.The Transforming Learning Group provides a comprehensive range of hands-on ICT and computing support, MIS support, GDPR services and consultancy and training. We have Seven brands under the Transforming Learning Group - turn IT on, School ICT Services, SalamanderSoft, Locker, Vital York, SBM and GDPR Sentry Between the Seven brands we provide services to over 5,000 schools across England and employ nearly 450 staff members. We put schools and their needs first, taking care of all their technological needs so that they can get on with teaching and learning.As an inclusive employer, we are proud of the diversity and flexibility that we have, and the breadth of skills and experience of our staff turn IT on is a friendly and supportive place to work where people feel trusted and respected. turn IT on is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. 'Happy to talk flexible working' 'Your data matters' REF-
05/12/2025
Full time
ICT Consultant Reading - Berkshire £26,000 - £32,000 (FTE - 2 days a week) Turn IT on are looking for an ICT Consultant who has a real flair for technology mixed with a passion for providing exemplary service to our customers to join our team supporting schools across Reading. This role you are required to support Schools in multiple locations, it is essential for you hold a UK driving license and have access to a vehicle. You will be responsible for maintaining all IT hardware and services across the schools' sites as well as helping the schools improve the standard of their ICT provisions and enable them to deliver effective teaching and learning through ICT solutions. You will facilitate communication between your school and turn IT on keeping them up to date with what services turn IT on can offer and manage the accounts of your customers. You will be skilled in maintaining school computer equipment, installing new and existing software across the network, provide technical support for users and resolve identified technical problems. You will also have good knowledge of common user applications and good experience of using Microsoft Office365.The ideal candidate will ideally have at least 2 years' experience in working in a previous ICT Technician/2nd line support preferably in the education sector although not essential. You will be passionate about IT with a strong technical background, be self-motivated and enjoy providing excellent customer service. This role requires you to be a team player, have strong communication and organisation skills along with a courteous manner with the ability to explain technical issues in layman's terms to our customers. You should be able to work independently and have an aptitude for problem solving and a proactive approach to identifying ways to improve services provided by your team. Responsibilities include: Resolve and manage any technical issues that impacts the running of the school's function by providing robust technical solutions Installation or repair of computers with standardised applications and networking software, diagnosing, and solving problems that develop in their operations. Respond to a wide range of technical duties associated with the computer network and desktop services, primarily in connection with existing installations and upgrading of these installations. (Desktop computers, iPads, printers, telephones, scanners, projectors, pa equipment, AV lecterns and hardware) The role is offered on a full-time, full year basis and successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS and safeguarding checks. In return, we are offering a salary of between £26,000 - £32,000 negotiable for the right person. Benefits include a pension scheme, electric/hybrid car scheme, cycle/ebike scheme, eye care voucher scheme, mental health first aid, employee assistance programme and employee recognition scheme.The Transforming Learning Group provides a comprehensive range of hands-on ICT and computing support, MIS support, GDPR services and consultancy and training. We have Seven brands under the Transforming Learning Group - turn IT on, School ICT Services, SalamanderSoft, Locker, Vital York, SBM and GDPR Sentry Between the Seven brands we provide services to over 5,000 schools across England and employ nearly 450 staff members. We put schools and their needs first, taking care of all their technological needs so that they can get on with teaching and learning.As an inclusive employer, we are proud of the diversity and flexibility that we have, and the breadth of skills and experience of our staff turn IT on is a friendly and supportive place to work where people feel trusted and respected. turn IT on is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees to share this commitment. 'Happy to talk flexible working' 'Your data matters' REF-
Regional Service Delivery Manager - Multi-Site IT LeadershipWoking / Addlestone / Basingstoke Corridor£47,142 + 18.9% employer pension + 34 days holiday + ongoing CPD + staff benefits platform + supportive culture + work-life balanceAre you an experienced IT Manager or Service Delivery Lead who's ready to take ownership of multiple sites rather than just one?Would you like to join a forward-thinking trust that embraces digital innovation, invests heavily in technology, and gives you the autonomy to shape how IT services are delivered across a cluster of schools?This education trust is a dynamic, progressive organisation known for low staff turnover, a supportive culture and a real commitment to improving digital outcomes. They are not afraid to innovate from 1:1 device projects to modernising infrastructure and they are looking for an IT leader who wants to help drive that forward.In this role, you'll lead the IT service delivery across a cluster of schools, working closely with headteachers, on-site technicians and the central IT leadership team. You'll line-manage technical staff, oversee service desk performance, act as the escalation point for complex issues, and ensure each school has a clear development plan aligned with the wider trust strategy. Although the role is primarily leadership-focused, you'll step in hands-on when needed to support continuity across your schools.The ideal candidate would be an experienced IT Manager or Service Delivery Lead who has managed technical teams, understands multi-site IT operations, and is ready to take the next step into a role with wider strategic responsibility and real impact. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive trust, take ownership of a cluster of sites, shape IT service delivery and be part of a team where your input genuinely matters. If you're looking for the next step in your leadership journey with autonomy, impact and ongoing development this is a role where you'll thrive.The role Lead IT service delivery across a cluster of schools, acting as the key contact for headteachers and school leaders Line-manage on-site technical staff, supporting their development and conducting performance reviews Own helpdesk performance across your schools, ensuring SLAs and response targets are met Define school-specific IT development plans that align with the trust's strategic direction Step in where needed to support with escalations or cover for on-site staff Ensure compliance with safeguarding, cyber security, GDPR and trust IT policies Support installations, configuration, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of systems and software Build strong working relationships across the trust and ensure consistent communication and service delivery standards Work collaboratively with the wider IT team and external partners to resolve escalationsThe person Experienced IT Manager, Network Manager or Service Delivery Lead Strong background in managing technical staff and leading service delivery Minimum 3 years in an IT management or multi-site role Comfortable handling escalations and guiding technical troubleshooting Understanding of networking, servers, end-user devices and general IT operations ITIL, PRINCE2 or service management knowledge beneficial Confident, professional and able to work autonomously across multiple schools Positive, proactive and improvement-focused, with excellent communication skills
05/12/2025
Full time
Regional Service Delivery Manager - Multi-Site IT LeadershipWoking / Addlestone / Basingstoke Corridor£47,142 + 18.9% employer pension + 34 days holiday + ongoing CPD + staff benefits platform + supportive culture + work-life balanceAre you an experienced IT Manager or Service Delivery Lead who's ready to take ownership of multiple sites rather than just one?Would you like to join a forward-thinking trust that embraces digital innovation, invests heavily in technology, and gives you the autonomy to shape how IT services are delivered across a cluster of schools?This education trust is a dynamic, progressive organisation known for low staff turnover, a supportive culture and a real commitment to improving digital outcomes. They are not afraid to innovate from 1:1 device projects to modernising infrastructure and they are looking for an IT leader who wants to help drive that forward.In this role, you'll lead the IT service delivery across a cluster of schools, working closely with headteachers, on-site technicians and the central IT leadership team. You'll line-manage technical staff, oversee service desk performance, act as the escalation point for complex issues, and ensure each school has a clear development plan aligned with the wider trust strategy. Although the role is primarily leadership-focused, you'll step in hands-on when needed to support continuity across your schools.The ideal candidate would be an experienced IT Manager or Service Delivery Lead who has managed technical teams, understands multi-site IT operations, and is ready to take the next step into a role with wider strategic responsibility and real impact. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive trust, take ownership of a cluster of sites, shape IT service delivery and be part of a team where your input genuinely matters. If you're looking for the next step in your leadership journey with autonomy, impact and ongoing development this is a role where you'll thrive.The role Lead IT service delivery across a cluster of schools, acting as the key contact for headteachers and school leaders Line-manage on-site technical staff, supporting their development and conducting performance reviews Own helpdesk performance across your schools, ensuring SLAs and response targets are met Define school-specific IT development plans that align with the trust's strategic direction Step in where needed to support with escalations or cover for on-site staff Ensure compliance with safeguarding, cyber security, GDPR and trust IT policies Support installations, configuration, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of systems and software Build strong working relationships across the trust and ensure consistent communication and service delivery standards Work collaboratively with the wider IT team and external partners to resolve escalationsThe person Experienced IT Manager, Network Manager or Service Delivery Lead Strong background in managing technical staff and leading service delivery Minimum 3 years in an IT management or multi-site role Comfortable handling escalations and guiding technical troubleshooting Understanding of networking, servers, end-user devices and general IT operations ITIL, PRINCE2 or service management knowledge beneficial Confident, professional and able to work autonomously across multiple schools Positive, proactive and improvement-focused, with excellent communication skills
Your new company This vacancy is for a leading provider of innovative IT solutions and services for the education sector, working with schools and academies to enhance teaching and learning through technology. They focus on providing tailored solutions to schools and academies, empowering students and academic staff, supporting with managed IT support, cloud services and new classroom technologies. They have an excellent reputation for being a reliable expert in this field, currently supporting over 100 primary schools across the North West with long-term partnerships. This particular IT Engineer job will report to the IT Service Director and will be based in Manchester, where you have your own schools that you will support on a daily basis. Your new role As an IT Engineer working for this reputable Managed Service Provider, you will become an integral part of a well-established team, working alongside experienced colleagues who will support you upon you joining the business. This role will be based on site 5 days a week, where you will be supporting schools & academies in Greater Manchester - predominantly inside the M60 and East Manchester. When visiting a school, you will be fully accountable for the IT provision on site, providing support with both hardware and software, as well as supporting with bespoke educational technologies to ensure all systems are working efficiently. You will also work with the academic staff to ensure they are kept up to date on the use of IT equipment and that any service issues or requests are resolved efficiently. In addition, as you will be working as part of a wider team of IT Field Engineers, you will also support the delivery of IT projects across schools and academies. Please note that this role is based on site 5 days a week, and it is essential that you have a UK driving licence and your own vehicle. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this position, you must possess significant IT support experience and will ideally have experience either working for an MSP or in the education sector supporting a school or college. You will have knowledge of Microsoft 365, as well as experience supporting with hardware and software and will have excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Furthermore, you must possess a UK driving licence and your own vehicle. What you'll get in return In return, you will become an integral part of a well-established team, working for a highly reputable organisation where you will become a key part of their success story. You will receive a salary of between £28,000 and £32,000 dependent on experience and will also receive an attractive benefits package. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
05/12/2025
Full time
Your new company This vacancy is for a leading provider of innovative IT solutions and services for the education sector, working with schools and academies to enhance teaching and learning through technology. They focus on providing tailored solutions to schools and academies, empowering students and academic staff, supporting with managed IT support, cloud services and new classroom technologies. They have an excellent reputation for being a reliable expert in this field, currently supporting over 100 primary schools across the North West with long-term partnerships. This particular IT Engineer job will report to the IT Service Director and will be based in Manchester, where you have your own schools that you will support on a daily basis. Your new role As an IT Engineer working for this reputable Managed Service Provider, you will become an integral part of a well-established team, working alongside experienced colleagues who will support you upon you joining the business. This role will be based on site 5 days a week, where you will be supporting schools & academies in Greater Manchester - predominantly inside the M60 and East Manchester. When visiting a school, you will be fully accountable for the IT provision on site, providing support with both hardware and software, as well as supporting with bespoke educational technologies to ensure all systems are working efficiently. You will also work with the academic staff to ensure they are kept up to date on the use of IT equipment and that any service issues or requests are resolved efficiently. In addition, as you will be working as part of a wider team of IT Field Engineers, you will also support the delivery of IT projects across schools and academies. Please note that this role is based on site 5 days a week, and it is essential that you have a UK driving licence and your own vehicle. What you'll need to succeed In order to be successful in securing this position, you must possess significant IT support experience and will ideally have experience either working for an MSP or in the education sector supporting a school or college. You will have knowledge of Microsoft 365, as well as experience supporting with hardware and software and will have excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Furthermore, you must possess a UK driving licence and your own vehicle. What you'll get in return In return, you will become an integral part of a well-established team, working for a highly reputable organisation where you will become a key part of their success story. You will receive a salary of between £28,000 and £32,000 dependent on experience and will also receive an attractive benefits package. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk
We now have an exciting opportunity for an Implementations and Training Technician to join our team. This key role involves a wide-ranging remit, but you will be primarily responsible for: Client-Facing Implementation & On-Site Work • Conducting site visits (general, troubleshooting, installations, training; may include overnight stays) • Delivering software product demonstrations • Supporting the sales team at presentations and exhibitions through technical consultancy Training Responsibilities • Delivering client training (remote and face-to-face) • Responding to training-related queries from clients and resellers Project Planning & Stakeholder Management • Supporting the planning and implementation of projects, including scoping and resource allocation • Managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining communication throughout project lifecycles • Acting as the central liaison between design, sales, support, and project teams to ensure seamless delivery Technical Implementation, Systems & Infrastructure Work • Testing software and systems to validate functionality and performance • Creating Gold Build images and managing system imaging processes • Reviewing new hardware and hardware-based drivers for compatibility and deployment suitability • Deploying APIs and managing system integrations to support client solutions • Managing cloud-hosted client environments, including server maintenance, database administration, and web server configuration • Maintaining production and UAT environments across client and partner infrastructures Security, Compliance & Software Release Management • Supporting security and compliance initiatives, including remediation of vulnerabilities from penetration tests • Collaborating with third-party providers on firewall and network security management • Assisting in achieving and maintaining compliance frameworks such as Data Security Protection Toolkit and Cyber Essentials Plus • Evaluating software releases and managing deployments for high-profile clients Documentation & Internal Processes • Producing documentation including technical specifications, bespoke deployment requirements, and end-user training guides • Providing implementation handovers to the support team to ensure smooth operational transitions • Liaising with internal departments to progress and resolve client issues Out-of-Hours & Commercial Responsibilities • Completing out-of-hours implementation tasks (time off in lieu) • Identifying sales opportunities and upselling relevant services/products (training, software, support contracts, configurations, etc.) Essential Criteria: Valid Full UK Driving Licence. Experience with server and desktop operating systems, as well as SQL Server capabilities. Experience of training remotely / face-to-face Recent work experience in a similar field. Flexibility with regards to availability for onsite installations / training Desirable Technical Skills: Familiarity with networking environments and hardware. Familiarity with Azure Familiarity with app deployment Desirable Soft Skills: Proactive problem solving. Clear and concise communication (written and verbal). Ability to plan and lead a training workshop / session. Resourceful and able to search online/written resources for answers as well as liaise with technical contacts. Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively, ensuring focus on the projects at hand. Ability to work well within a team. Ability to represent the company in a professional and courteous manner. Willingness to travel UK wide and overseas on occasion. Permanent position, full-time Fareham, Hampshire 37.5 Hours per week - Mon to Fri, including overnight stays as required. Hybrid WFH available after a successful probationary period. BUPA & Pension after a successful probationary period.
05/12/2025
Full time
We now have an exciting opportunity for an Implementations and Training Technician to join our team. This key role involves a wide-ranging remit, but you will be primarily responsible for: Client-Facing Implementation & On-Site Work • Conducting site visits (general, troubleshooting, installations, training; may include overnight stays) • Delivering software product demonstrations • Supporting the sales team at presentations and exhibitions through technical consultancy Training Responsibilities • Delivering client training (remote and face-to-face) • Responding to training-related queries from clients and resellers Project Planning & Stakeholder Management • Supporting the planning and implementation of projects, including scoping and resource allocation • Managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining communication throughout project lifecycles • Acting as the central liaison between design, sales, support, and project teams to ensure seamless delivery Technical Implementation, Systems & Infrastructure Work • Testing software and systems to validate functionality and performance • Creating Gold Build images and managing system imaging processes • Reviewing new hardware and hardware-based drivers for compatibility and deployment suitability • Deploying APIs and managing system integrations to support client solutions • Managing cloud-hosted client environments, including server maintenance, database administration, and web server configuration • Maintaining production and UAT environments across client and partner infrastructures Security, Compliance & Software Release Management • Supporting security and compliance initiatives, including remediation of vulnerabilities from penetration tests • Collaborating with third-party providers on firewall and network security management • Assisting in achieving and maintaining compliance frameworks such as Data Security Protection Toolkit and Cyber Essentials Plus • Evaluating software releases and managing deployments for high-profile clients Documentation & Internal Processes • Producing documentation including technical specifications, bespoke deployment requirements, and end-user training guides • Providing implementation handovers to the support team to ensure smooth operational transitions • Liaising with internal departments to progress and resolve client issues Out-of-Hours & Commercial Responsibilities • Completing out-of-hours implementation tasks (time off in lieu) • Identifying sales opportunities and upselling relevant services/products (training, software, support contracts, configurations, etc.) Essential Criteria: Valid Full UK Driving Licence. Experience with server and desktop operating systems, as well as SQL Server capabilities. Experience of training remotely / face-to-face Recent work experience in a similar field. Flexibility with regards to availability for onsite installations / training Desirable Technical Skills: Familiarity with networking environments and hardware. Familiarity with Azure Familiarity with app deployment Desirable Soft Skills: Proactive problem solving. Clear and concise communication (written and verbal). Ability to plan and lead a training workshop / session. Resourceful and able to search online/written resources for answers as well as liaise with technical contacts. Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively, ensuring focus on the projects at hand. Ability to work well within a team. Ability to represent the company in a professional and courteous manner. Willingness to travel UK wide and overseas on occasion. Permanent position, full-time Fareham, Hampshire 37.5 Hours per week - Mon to Fri, including overnight stays as required. Hybrid WFH available after a successful probationary period. BUPA & Pension after a successful probationary period.
This ICT Senior Engineer will work within the Networks team and require SC clearance. This role will be suitable for anyone who has worked within the Royal Signals as a Bownman Systems Manager or a Royal Engineer - Digital Communications Technician (Bownman Systems Manager). Responsibilities include: To develop, implement, and maintain the network infrastructure, providing a 24/7 technical service across all areas of our service. To develop and support the maintenance of a robust, efficient, effective, and secure converged network infrastructure by developing standardised methodologies and frameworks for technical delivery. To provide resilience for other Senior Technical Engineers whilst offering the technical resources necessary to support day-to-day operations as well as project-led activity in the pursuance of efficient and effective solutions and technologies. Role will require you to be on site in Cardiff, 1 day a week.
05/12/2025
Full time
This ICT Senior Engineer will work within the Networks team and require SC clearance. This role will be suitable for anyone who has worked within the Royal Signals as a Bownman Systems Manager or a Royal Engineer - Digital Communications Technician (Bownman Systems Manager). Responsibilities include: To develop, implement, and maintain the network infrastructure, providing a 24/7 technical service across all areas of our service. To develop and support the maintenance of a robust, efficient, effective, and secure converged network infrastructure by developing standardised methodologies and frameworks for technical delivery. To provide resilience for other Senior Technical Engineers whilst offering the technical resources necessary to support day-to-day operations as well as project-led activity in the pursuance of efficient and effective solutions and technologies. Role will require you to be on site in Cardiff, 1 day a week.
The opportunity: An exciting time to join a global manufacturing and engineering firm with multiple sites UK wide/globally. The role will offer longevity and a long term career with the chance to work on big infra projects. It is a great opportunity for a senior tech/fairly recent IT Leader to step up and join a Global firm and all the opportunity that will bring. Alternatively you could be an established leader looking for a long term home. Description of the company: The IT Department is a global department with technicians and support based at most sites. The work is shared and IT deal with issues from all sites (nobody is allocated their own site), therefore a great deal of communication skills and flexibility is required. The UK business currently employs around (Apply online only) employees with an average service history of 12 years. Stockport has around (Apply online only) staff and the average length of service here is 11 years. Role Purpose: To support Computer applications and platforms within an office and manufacturing environment. The team are therefore both 1st and 2nd line focused but the added ability to get heavily involved in a high number of 3rd line projects. You will provide unparalleled IT support services while managing day-to-day operations alongside other Technicians in UK Wide sites and supporting the Global IT Team based in the US. This role requires a mix of technical expertise and a strong focus on delivering white-glove service levels. The ideal candidate will be have a good mix of skills including the ability to converse across a range of business levels and will have a solid understanding of Google Workspace, Citrix environments, and advanced troubleshooting of Windows operating systems. Roles & Responsibilities: Responsible for a few engineers in the U.K and working with the support of various IT Leaders, based in global cost centres in the U.S/Singapore. Respond to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone and helpdesk. Assist with diagnosing and resolving technical hardware and software issues. Log all helpdesk interactions. Follow standard operating procedures. Redirect IT issues to appropriate resources. Identify and escalate issues requiring urgent attention. Create and maintain user accounts in Active directory and Google Administration console. Build and refurbish PC Base and Laptops as required. Other duties and projects as assigned. Requirements: Google experience using and/or supporting components of the Google Suite of applications including, but not limited to Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Calendar. (Not essential) MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) in Windows 10/11 environment. (Not Essential) Understanding and experience of CompTIA A+ (PC Hardware Break Fix), exposure to Windows Server environment, SQL, Jira Helpdesk and bespoke system support would be advantageous. 1-2 year experience in an IT support role both desk and shop floor. HNC/HND or degree equivalent in Computing (Not essential)
05/12/2025
Full time
The opportunity: An exciting time to join a global manufacturing and engineering firm with multiple sites UK wide/globally. The role will offer longevity and a long term career with the chance to work on big infra projects. It is a great opportunity for a senior tech/fairly recent IT Leader to step up and join a Global firm and all the opportunity that will bring. Alternatively you could be an established leader looking for a long term home. Description of the company: The IT Department is a global department with technicians and support based at most sites. The work is shared and IT deal with issues from all sites (nobody is allocated their own site), therefore a great deal of communication skills and flexibility is required. The UK business currently employs around (Apply online only) employees with an average service history of 12 years. Stockport has around (Apply online only) staff and the average length of service here is 11 years. Role Purpose: To support Computer applications and platforms within an office and manufacturing environment. The team are therefore both 1st and 2nd line focused but the added ability to get heavily involved in a high number of 3rd line projects. You will provide unparalleled IT support services while managing day-to-day operations alongside other Technicians in UK Wide sites and supporting the Global IT Team based in the US. This role requires a mix of technical expertise and a strong focus on delivering white-glove service levels. The ideal candidate will be have a good mix of skills including the ability to converse across a range of business levels and will have a solid understanding of Google Workspace, Citrix environments, and advanced troubleshooting of Windows operating systems. Roles & Responsibilities: Responsible for a few engineers in the U.K and working with the support of various IT Leaders, based in global cost centres in the U.S/Singapore. Respond to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone and helpdesk. Assist with diagnosing and resolving technical hardware and software issues. Log all helpdesk interactions. Follow standard operating procedures. Redirect IT issues to appropriate resources. Identify and escalate issues requiring urgent attention. Create and maintain user accounts in Active directory and Google Administration console. Build and refurbish PC Base and Laptops as required. Other duties and projects as assigned. Requirements: Google experience using and/or supporting components of the Google Suite of applications including, but not limited to Gmail, Google Docs, Google Sheets and Google Calendar. (Not essential) MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional) in Windows 10/11 environment. (Not Essential) Understanding and experience of CompTIA A+ (PC Hardware Break Fix), exposure to Windows Server environment, SQL, Jira Helpdesk and bespoke system support would be advantageous. 1-2 year experience in an IT support role both desk and shop floor. HNC/HND or degree equivalent in Computing (Not essential)
Regional Service Delivery Manager - Multi-Site IT Leadership Woking / Addlestone / Basingstoke Corridor 47,142 + 18.9% employer pension + 34 days holiday + ongoing CPD + staff benefits platform + supportive culture + work-life balance Are you an experienced IT Manager or Service Delivery Lead who's ready to take ownership of multiple sites rather than just one? Would you like to join a forward-thinking trust that embraces digital innovation, invests heavily in technology, and gives you the autonomy to shape how IT services are delivered across a cluster of schools? This education trust is a dynamic, progressive organisation known for low staff turnover, a supportive culture and a real commitment to improving digital outcomes. They are not afraid to innovate from 1:1 device projects to modernising infrastructure and they are looking for an IT leader who wants to help drive that forward. In this role, you'll lead the IT service delivery across a cluster of schools, working closely with headteachers, on-site technicians and the central IT leadership team. You'll line-manage technical staff, oversee service desk performance, act as the escalation point for complex issues, and ensure each school has a clear development plan aligned with the wider trust strategy. Although the role is primarily leadership-focused, you'll step in hands-on when needed to support continuity across your schools. The ideal candidate would be an experienced IT Manager or Service Delivery Lead who has managed technical teams, understands multi-site IT operations, and is ready to take the next step into a role with wider strategic responsibility and real impact. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive trust, take ownership of a cluster of sites, shape IT service delivery and be part of a team where your input genuinely matters. If you're looking for the next step in your leadership journey with autonomy, impact and ongoing development this is a role where you'll thrive. The role Lead IT service delivery across a cluster of schools, acting as the key contact for headteachers and school leaders Line-manage on-site technical staff, supporting their development and conducting performance reviews Own helpdesk performance across your schools, ensuring SLAs and response targets are met Define school-specific IT development plans that align with the trust's strategic direction Step in where needed to support with escalations or cover for on-site staff Ensure compliance with safeguarding, cyber security, GDPR and trust IT policies Support installations, configuration, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of systems and software Build strong working relationships across the trust and ensure consistent communication and service delivery standards Work collaboratively with the wider IT team and external partners to resolve escalations The person Experienced IT Manager, Network Manager or Service Delivery Lead Strong background in managing technical staff and leading service delivery Minimum 3 years in an IT management or multi-site role Comfortable handling escalations and guiding technical troubleshooting Understanding of networking, servers, end-user devices and general IT operations ITIL, PRINCE2 or service management knowledge beneficial Confident, professional and able to work autonomously across multiple schools Positive, proactive and improvement-focused, with excellent communication skills
05/12/2025
Full time
Regional Service Delivery Manager - Multi-Site IT Leadership Woking / Addlestone / Basingstoke Corridor 47,142 + 18.9% employer pension + 34 days holiday + ongoing CPD + staff benefits platform + supportive culture + work-life balance Are you an experienced IT Manager or Service Delivery Lead who's ready to take ownership of multiple sites rather than just one? Would you like to join a forward-thinking trust that embraces digital innovation, invests heavily in technology, and gives you the autonomy to shape how IT services are delivered across a cluster of schools? This education trust is a dynamic, progressive organisation known for low staff turnover, a supportive culture and a real commitment to improving digital outcomes. They are not afraid to innovate from 1:1 device projects to modernising infrastructure and they are looking for an IT leader who wants to help drive that forward. In this role, you'll lead the IT service delivery across a cluster of schools, working closely with headteachers, on-site technicians and the central IT leadership team. You'll line-manage technical staff, oversee service desk performance, act as the escalation point for complex issues, and ensure each school has a clear development plan aligned with the wider trust strategy. Although the role is primarily leadership-focused, you'll step in hands-on when needed to support continuity across your schools. The ideal candidate would be an experienced IT Manager or Service Delivery Lead who has managed technical teams, understands multi-site IT operations, and is ready to take the next step into a role with wider strategic responsibility and real impact. This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive trust, take ownership of a cluster of sites, shape IT service delivery and be part of a team where your input genuinely matters. If you're looking for the next step in your leadership journey with autonomy, impact and ongoing development this is a role where you'll thrive. The role Lead IT service delivery across a cluster of schools, acting as the key contact for headteachers and school leaders Line-manage on-site technical staff, supporting their development and conducting performance reviews Own helpdesk performance across your schools, ensuring SLAs and response targets are met Define school-specific IT development plans that align with the trust's strategic direction Step in where needed to support with escalations or cover for on-site staff Ensure compliance with safeguarding, cyber security, GDPR and trust IT policies Support installations, configuration, commissioning and ongoing maintenance of systems and software Build strong working relationships across the trust and ensure consistent communication and service delivery standards Work collaboratively with the wider IT team and external partners to resolve escalations The person Experienced IT Manager, Network Manager or Service Delivery Lead Strong background in managing technical staff and leading service delivery Minimum 3 years in an IT management or multi-site role Comfortable handling escalations and guiding technical troubleshooting Understanding of networking, servers, end-user devices and general IT operations ITIL, PRINCE2 or service management knowledge beneficial Confident, professional and able to work autonomously across multiple schools Positive, proactive and improvement-focused, with excellent communication skills
