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Business Development Manager West Midlands Full-time Circa £40,000 + Car allowance and bonus (OTE £55k) Think FE are working in partnership with a well-established, forward-thinking training provider in the West Midlands, known for its strong employer engagement and high-quality apprenticeship delivery. With an excellent reputation for supporting workforce development across the region, this organisation is continuing to expand its employer partnerships and commercial training footprint. We are seeking an ambitious and relationship-driven Business Development Manager to play a key role in driving growth and strengthening employer engagement across the West Midlands. The Role This is a strategic and hands-on business development position focused on generating new employer partnerships, identifying growth opportunities, and promoting apprenticeship and training solutions. You will be responsible for developing long-term relationships with businesses, understanding their workforce needs, and presenting tailored training solutions that add real value. Key responsibilities include: Identifying and securing new employer partnerships across the region Promoting apprenticeship and workforce development programmes Building and maintaining strong client relationships Managing the full sales cycle from initial contact to agreement Working closely with curriculum and delivery teams to ensure employer needs are met Meeting and exceeding agreed recruitment and revenue targets Maintaining accurate records and pipeline reporting This is a regional role based in the West Midlands, with flexibility for hybrid working and employer site visits. What We re Looking For To be successful in this role, you will have: Proven experience in business development, sales, or employer engagement Experience in education or training is a huge advantage A track record of meeting or exceeding targets Strong relationship-building and communication skills Experience within education, apprenticeships, or workforce development (desirable) The ability to identify commercial opportunities and convert them into long-term partnerships A proactive, self-motivated and results-driven approach You will be confident engaging with senior stakeholders and passionate about creating opportunities that support both businesses and learners. What s On Offer Competitive salary of £40,000 per annum Car allowance of £5k and on target bonuses of a further £10k Generous annual leave entitlement Flexible and hybrid working opportunities Supportive leadership team Opportunity to shape regional growth strategy A values-driven organisation focused on quality and impact This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Business Development professional looking to join a growing and reputable training provider that values collaboration, innovation, and long-term partnerships. Next steps Once you've applied, one of our friendly further education consultants will give you a call to discuss this opportunity. The organisation will move quickly for the right applicant, and they have a simple and concise interview process. Think FE Ltd. are acting as an employment business for this position. Working for/with Think FE Ltd. is subject to agreement to our Terms and Conditions. Data Policy Your data will be stored by Think FE Ltd. solely for the purpose of helping you to find work. By hitting apply you consent to your data being used in this way. We will confirm with you by email immediately with a full breakdown of how your data is used, and you may opt out fully or in part at any time. Your data will not be passed on to 3rd parties without your permission.

White Collar Factory (95009), United Kingdom, London, London Senior Software Engineering Manager What you'll do You'll support a cross-functional group of 3 to 4 engineering teams to design, develop and integrate software features that are delightful and vital to the lives of credit card consumers across all walks of life Coach and nurture your engineering managers on how to build, empower and operate teams to achieve their goals Collaborate with product managers and designers on the overall product roadmap for a key business goal Provide sound stewardship of the platform and capabilities created and owned by your teams Be part of the engineering leadership team that evolves and enhances our capability, by defining and adopting best practices Play a lead role in the development of your teams culture, their vision and how they achieve it Work with associates across the business to identify, lead and drive change that impacts associates beyond your team What we're looking for You'll have experience in leading and supporting multi-disciplined engineering teams to achieve business goals You're comfortable in reaching technical trade-offs between short-term team and long-term business needs You're passionate about recruiting and developing great engineering talent You'll demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and work together across engineering to maximise inner-sourcing opportunities and reduce waste What you'll get to learn (any previous experience would be advantageous) An in-depth understanding and experience working with the cloud/AWS and the opportunities that it brings Solving real world problems and being comfortable working in a complex regulated environment Where and how you'll work This is a permanent position and can be based in either our London or Nottingham office. We have a hybrid working model which gives you flexibility to work from our offices and from home. We're big on collaboration and connection, so you'll be based in our office 3 days a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Many of our associates have flexible working arrangements, and we're open to talking about an arrangement that works for you. What's in it for you Bring us all this - and you'll be well rewarded with a role contributing to the roadmap of an organisation committed to transformation We offer high performers strong and diverse career progression, investing heavily in developing great people through our Capital One University training programmes (and appropriate external providers) Immediate access to our core benefits including pension scheme, bonus, generous holiday entitlement and private medical insurance - with flexible benefits available including season-ticket loans, cycle to work scheme and enhanced parental leave Open-plan workspaces and accessible facilities designed to inspire and support you. Our Nottingham head-office has a fully-serviced gym, subsidised restaurant, mindfulness and music rooms. In London, you can heighten your mood with a run on our rooftop running track or an espresso at the Workshop Coffee café What you should know about how we recruit We pride ourselves on hiring the best people, not the same people. Building diverse and inclusive teams is the right thing to do and the smart thing to do. We want to work with top talent: whoever you are, whatever you look like, wherever you come from. We know it's about what you do, not just what you say. That's why we make our recruitment process fair and accessible. And we offer benefits that attract people at all ages and stages. We also partner with organisations including the Women in Finance and Race At Work Charters, Stonewall and upReach to find people from every walk of life and help them thrive with us. We have a whole host of internal networks and support groups you could be involved in, to name a few: REACH - Race Equality and Culture Heritage group focuses on representation, retention and engagement for associates from minority ethnic groups and allies OutFront - to provide LGBTQ+ support for all associates Mind Your Mind - signposting support and promoting positive mental wellbeing for all Women in Tech - promoting an inclusive environment in tech EmpowHER - network of female associates and allies focusing on developing future leaders, particularly for female talent in our industry Capital One is committed to diversity in the workplace. If you require a reasonable adjustment, please contact All information will be kept confidential and will only be used for the purpose of applying a reasonable adjustment. For technical support or questions about Capital One's recruiting process, please send an email to Capital One does not provide, endorse nor guarantee and is not liable for third-party products, services, educational tools or other information available through this site. Capital One Financial is made up of several different entities. Please note that any position posted in Canada is for Capital One Canada, any position posted in the United Kingdom is for Capital One Europe and any position posted in the Philippines is for Capital One Philippines Service Corp. (COPSSC). Who We Are At Capital One, we're building a leading information-based technology company. Still founder-led by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Fairbank, Capital One is on a mission to help our customers succeed by bringing ingenuity, simplicity, and humanity to banking. We measure our efforts by the success our customers enjoy and the advocacy they exhibit. We are succeeding because they are succeeding. Guided by our shared values, we thrive in an environment where collaboration and openness are valued. We believe that innovation is powered by perspective and that teamwork and respect for each other lead to superior results. We elevate each other and obsess about doing the right thing. Our associates serve with humility and a deep respect for their responsibility in helping our customers achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Together, we are on a quest to change banking for good.

Role: In-Form Product Manager Location: London (remote) Salary: 53,945 to 58,380 The Opportunity Yolk Recruitment Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team are working closely with an incredibly worthwhile charity that empowers not-for-profits to support some of the most vulnerable members of our society. This is a new role in the In-Form Product Team who will be responsible for shaping and owning the product strategy for In-Form. Role & Responsibilities Define and maintain the vision, value propositions, and multi-year strategy for the product portfolio. Ensure product roadmaps and releases align with strategic objectives and organisational priorities. Ensure product strategy, propositions, and pricing decisions support organisational goals, deliver positive user outcomes, and maintain long-term sustainability. Lead market research and competitor analysis. Define target segments, user personas, and prioritised use cases. Develop business cases and financial models (including revenue, cost, pricing, and discount structures) to support investment decisions. Shape product propositions and launch strategies. Collaborate with Sales and Marketing on go-to-market planning and execution. Provide recommendations on investment priorities across the product portfolio, balancing impact, risk, cost, and opportunity. Establish and embed lifecycle processes across the portfolio, including ideation, research, validation, development, and launch. Present product strategy, plans, and updates to senior stakeholders and external audiences. Act as a product advocate, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams (e.g. product, design, engineering, sales, support, marketing, and delivery). Ensure alignment across teams on product strategy, target users, value propositions, and priorities. Maintain product documentation (e.g. business cases, pricing, roadmaps, competitor insights, stakeholder communications) and ensure transparency in decision-making. Work with technical and organisational stakeholders to ensure products meet security, accessibility, and regulatory requirements. Think this one's for you If you think this In-Form Product Manager opportunity is for you then please apply online. Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Job Title: Security Risk Lead Salary: £53,300 - £71,300 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid with 2 days a week minimum in the office Contract: Permanent  Hours: 35 hour per week  Join our organisation as a Security Risk Lead . Utilise your expertise and drive to safeguard operations in this impactful role. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.  About the role The Security Risk Lead plays a pivotal role by driving Cambridge University Press & Assessment's security risk management strategy. This position is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating operational, financial, and strategic security risks across the organisation to ensure a resilient and compliant security framework. Overseeing the Security Risk Manager, the Security Risk Lead will work closely with senior stakeholders to develop and embed risk management processes that align with the organisation's priorities. They will also take the lead on key initiatives to reduce the organisation's risk exposure, delivering critical risk insights, reports Lead and improve the security risk management strategy, in line with Enterprise risk strategy, identifying, analysing, and evaluating risks that may affect the organisation. Implement controls to mitigate risks and ensure effective execution. Manage and support the Security Risk Manager. Prepare and present regular risk reports for senior management. Oversee the analysis and monitoring of risks, ensuring emerging risks are flagged. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Monitor industry trends and best practices. Collaborate with the Head of Security GRC and teams to manage incidents and propose corrective actions. Provide risk management training and develop a risk-aware culture. Support the development of security risk policies and frameworks. Collect data for risk assessments and foster a collaborative risk management approach. Provide risk management input on key projects. Represent the organisation in industry forums.   This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition.  About You      We are looking for someone with extensive knowledge of security risk management frameworks and methodologies (e.g., ISO 31000, 27001, 27005, NIST) and regulatory requirements in the industry The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree in Risk Management, Finance, Business, or a related field, or appropriate business experience, along with active CRISC or 27005 Risk Manager certification You should have a minimum of 5 years or demonstrated experience in a governance, risk, or compliance role within an information security context Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and proficiency in risk management software and MS Office Suite are essential You should be detail-oriented with strong organisational and project management skills, and able to work well in a team-oriented environment and build relationships with stakeholders. If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following  desirable  criteria:  Design or implementation of parts of or all of a Risk Management Framework Managed risks within an operational environment Developed risk management recommendations for senior leadership Managed and maintained a comprehensive risk management framework, including risks registers, control tracking, governance fora and reporting measures  For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's  Offer of an Interview  commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the  gov.uk  website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for.  Rewards and benefits    We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible  rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:   28 days annual leave plus bank holidays  Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance   Discretionary annual bonus   Group personal pension scheme  Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary   Green travel schemes     Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 17 April 2026 . We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place shortly after it closes   If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect: A 15-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager.  First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview.  Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.   Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.   We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter.  Why join us   Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.  We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.   

Job Title: Principal Data Scientist Salary: £74,200 - £99,250 Location: Cambridge/Hybrid with 2 day per week at the office Contract: Permanent  Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Are you excited by the challenge of applying data science and AI to problems that genuinely matter? At Cambridge Assessment, we are transforming how assessments are designed, delivered and marked worldwide. As a Principal Data Scientist , you will play a pivotal role at the heart of this transformation – leading our data science capability for AI-enabled assessment products used by millions of learners globally. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.  This is a senior, influential role where you will combine deep technical expertise with strategic leadership. You will shape our data strategy, lead and mentor a growing team, and work closely with researchers, engineers and product teams to turn complex data into insight, innovation and trusted solutions. About the role    As Principal Data Scientist, you will lead the operational data science and analytics capability within our Assessment & Research Capabilities (ARC) function. You will be the data leader for automarking, representing ARC's data capability across Exam Technology and the wider organisation. You will: Set the direction for data science and analytics supporting automarking and AI-driven assessment Lead and grow a small, high-impact team of data scientists and engineers Curate high-quality data products used across research, machine learning and product teams Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, influencing product and research decisions with evidence and insight Ensure sensitive exam and candidate data is handled responsibly and ethically Additional responsibilities and accountabilities include:   Lead data science, data engineering and analytics activities within ARC Define and own the data strategy for automarking and related AI capabilities Design and oversee data warehouses, pipelines and integrations with the wider organisation Translate complex business and research needs into robust data solutions Provide expert input into product, research and architectural decisions, up to board level Build strong relationships with internal teams and external research partners Champion best practice in data quality, DataOps and analytics engineering This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition.  About You    To be successful in this role, you will bring: Extensive experience in data science, analytics or analytics engineering in a complex environment Advanced SQL skills, including writing, analysing and optimising large analytical queries Strong experience with a data science programming language such as Python, R or Julia Hands-on experience with data transformation tools such as dbt, Dataform or SQLMesh Experience using BI and visualisation tools such as Metabase, Looker, Tableau or Power BI A strong understanding of data warehousing principles (e.g. Kimball methodology) Experience designing data models that enable self-service analytics Proven ability to translate business or research questions into data-driven insights Experience communicating complex technical concepts to non-technical and senior audiences Leadership experience, including mentoring and guiding other data professionals If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following  desirable  criteria:  Machine learning or AI product experience Exposure to automarking, assessment, or high-stakes data environments Skills in experimentation and statistical analysis (A/B testing, forecasting) Familiarity with DataOps (CI/CD, testing, orchestration, observability) For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's  Offer of an Interview  commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the  gov.uk  website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for. Rewards and benefits     We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible  rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:  28 days annual leave plus bank holidays  Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance   Discretionary annual bonus   Group personal pension scheme  Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary   Green travel schemes   Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now. We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be  13   March 2026.   We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place shortly after it closes. As part of the application process, you can expect:   At application stage: four technical questions to answer when submitting your CV. Stage 1 : 30-minute screening call with the hiring manager. Stage 2 : 60-minute session includes questions about key skills as well as a code review or whiteboard exercise. Stage 3 : 90-minute system design exercise with an assignment provided at least three days before the interview. During the interview, is where the designs are explained and discussed. Stage 4 : Leadership and cultural 45-minute interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.  Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter.  Why join us   Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.  We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.

Technology Transformation Manager Salary:   £60,400 - £80,800 per annum Location:   Cambridge, UK – Hybrid Contract:   Fixed term, 12-month contract   Hours:   Full time, 35 hours per week Are you motivated by the challenge of turning ambitious technology visions into meaningful, organisation‑wide change? Join us and lead transformation that shapes the future of how we deliver impact across the globe.  We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.       About the role     As our Technology Transformation Manager, you will lead the scoping, shaping and delivery of transformative technology initiatives that directly support our strategic vision. You'll guide a cross‑functional team, ensuring that technology outcomes are high‑quality, aligned with business goals, and delivered with strong fiscal and operational control. You'll work closely with senior stakeholders across global functions, providing structure, clarity and confident leadership through complex change. Key responsibilities and accountabilities include: Defining and shaping technology scopes, roadmaps and workstreams to deliver agreed business outcomes. Acting as the key link between technical programme delivery, Product Groups and Shared Service teams. Establishing technology standards, strategy and quality expectations. Managing business cases, benefits, KPIs and OKRs to track delivery and impact. Leading risk, issue and dependency management across initiatives. Overseeing technical readiness, testing quality and change action plans. Managing technical budgets and ensuring return‑on‑investment. Building strong senior stakeholder relationships across the organisation. Managing internal and third‑party supplier relationships to secure high‑quality, cost‑effective delivery. Providing coaching and indirect line management to technical team members. This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition.  About You    You will have previous experience as a Programme Manager, Technical Programme Manager, Delivery Lead or Change Lead, with a strong understanding of large, complex programmes and multi‑faceted business or technical change. You'll bring a proven track record of delivering complex programmes on time and within budget, working closely with business stakeholders in global environments to establish and track benefits. You will be confident engaging and communicating at senior levels, collaborating across functions, and applying user‑centred design and Agile approaches. Your background will include embedding IT‑enabled business change, negotiating and managing third‑party suppliers, and overseeing recruitment, line management, coaching and mentoring to support high‑performing teams.  If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following  desirable  criteria:  Managing successful programmes (MSP) or equivalent Agile or Prince2Agile APMP or PRINCE2 (Foundation or Practitioner) certification SAFe certification Change Management (Foundation or Practitioner) or Prosci Change Management Certification Experience in service design For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's  Offer of an Interview  commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition. Please note that Cambridge University Press & Assessment will not ordinarily be able to provide sponsorship for vacancies of less than 12-months in duration. Applicants must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK to be eligible for this position. Rewards and benefits       We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible  rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:  28 days annual leave plus bank holidays  Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance   Discretionary annual bonus   Group personal pension scheme  Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary   Green travel schemes   Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.   We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be  Tuesday 10   March 2026.  We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place from week commencing  16   March 2026 .  If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect:  First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. Final stage interview: in-person at our offices in Cambridge. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related presentation which you will present during the interview. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.    Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.     We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter.      Why join us   Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.   We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.

School Senior IT Technician Based in Bordesley Green, Birmingham 18 - 20ph (dependent on experience) Your new company A busy Secondary School based in North Birmingham is looking for an experienced Senior IT Technician to work along side the IT Manager. This role will be, Monday to Friday, 8am - 4pm. The role is to cover long term sickness. Your new role The role is to support the school's computer systems, applications and associated software, and to advise and support on the implementation of system developments. The role will entail: Provide support and guidance to staff and students on the use of school's ICT systems, including training on the use of the equipment where necessary Maintain e-mail accounts for staff. Manage and maintain school MIS Manage and maintain Sims.net system. Manage, update and maintain school website and Virtual Learning Environment Supervise loans of ICT/AV equipment. Manage and have overall responsibility for software installations, hardware maintenance, upgrades, fault diagnosis and repair, security measures and back-up schedule. What you'll need to succeed You will have proven experience in IT support, ideally within an educational setting with strong knowledge of Windows OS, Office 365, networking, and cloud services. You will have excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset with the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical users. What you'll get in return Hays Education has had an established Support Service desk in Birmingham, providing quality non classroom based staff into schools. We also provide free Child Protection and Safeguarding Training to any candidate who is registered and working for us as part of their CPD. 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. 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 (url removed)

Business Development Manager DOE Merseyside Our Client Our client is an award-winning family run construction business based in Merseyside. They support housing associations, outsourced service providers, insurers and domestic customers with emergency and planned repair and maintenance services. Having achieved consistent year-on-year growth and with recent investment secured to support further expansion, the company is now poised to scale its operations across new sectors and geographical regions. The Role This newly created position represents a critical hire for the organisation as it enters its next phase of strategic growth. The Business Development Manager will take ownership of defining a clear sales strategy, aimed at strengthening the company's position within the social housing market and accessing new framework opportunities in sectors such as education, local authorities, prisons, and retail. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and securing new business opportunities. This will involve building and managing a robust sales pipeline, proactively engaging new and existing clients, and developing tailored solutions that deliver long-term value for both the business and its customers. The role requires a dynamic and driven individual with a commercial mindset and a proven track record in sales or business development, ideally with a background within construction, building or facilities management sectors. A strong understanding of framework agreements, public sector procurement, and stakeholder engagement is essential, along with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels and influence decision-makers. Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, the Business Development Manager will play a key role in ensuring smooth transitions from sales to service delivery, maintaining positive client relationships and contributing to the company's reputation for professionalism and quality. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic, entrepreneurial sales professional to join a fast-paced, high-growth organisation and make a significant impact on their next phase of development. To Apply This is an excellent opportunity in a challenging, fast paced and dynamic business. Interested parties should apply accordingly or contact John Pease in the first instance for a confidential conversation. Contact details can be found via the Newman Stewart website. About Us Newman Stewart is a boutique executive search firm, delivering high-performing candidates to high-profile and mission-critical assignments. With a proven track record of success globally, we are the recruitment partner of choice to many blue chip, medium and small organisations, providing Executive Search, Management Selection and Psychometric Assessment Services to its clients.

Our client, a leading Executive Education provider is looking for a Corporate Sales & Business Development Manager to join as part of their growing Open Programmes team. This post will work closely with Academic Programme Directors, faculty, programme managers and representatives from open programme corporate clients across public open programmes and open programmes delivered to a single company audience. As part of the front-line sales team, the role holder will be the first point of contact for their programme enquiries and will channel leads into the sales pipeline. Using proven sales methods and the resources of the companies CRM system, the role holder will seek to convert high-potential leads into sales opportunities. Corporate Sales & Business Development Manager: Key Responsibilities Sales and portfolio management Horizon scanning and market knowledge Client relationship management Liaison with stakeholders Administration and reporting Participate in and contribute toward special projects Contribute effectively to company values and participate in team activities. Corporate Sales & Business Development Manager: Skills and Experience Educated to degree level or with equivalent relevant experience Demonstratable sales experience or exposure to a sales-led environment Proactive sales approach with a good foundation of business development, sales, and marketing Previous experience working for leading business schools would be an advantage Experience of working in a service environment is highly desirable Excellent planning skills, gained through professional or personal experience Ability to work with academics, senior decision makers and company executives Ability to demonstrate a highly developed level of professional customer service and a strong desire to exceed expectations A committed approach to work, willing to demonstrate flexibility where necessary in order to ensure that clients' and stakeholders' needs are met within the scope of the project Excellent communication skills, with the ability to demonstrate accuracy and fluency in spoken and written communications Demonstrated ability to work sensitively and confidently across cultures. A competitive salary range of £39,975-51,250 + Bonus and generous benefits package including holiday allowance of 33 days plus bank holidays is offered. How to apply Telfer Partners are retained to handle this opportunity. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter to referencing TP 924 or call (0) for a confidential discussion. Early applications are preferred. Referral Scheme - Telfer Partners offer a referral reward if we fill this vacancy with someone you recommend. You can send us contact details of anyone you would like to recommend to . Equality Policy - Telfer Partners is committed to upholding a professional and impartial recruitment process. Our Equal Opportunities policy ensures that all job applicants and employees are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, nationality, religion, age, disability, or union membership status.

Role Summary Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7. This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.  This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation.  With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.   Some of the things you’ll be doing   Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums. Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology. System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans. Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment. Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy. Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements. Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance. Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption. Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations. Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach. Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team. Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits. Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance. Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements. Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.   What we’ll need from you:   Essential: Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential). Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities. Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape. Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape. Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management). Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs. Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions. Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements. Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors. Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience. Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development. Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way. Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills. Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues. Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery. Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.   Desirable: Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies. Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times. Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority. Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO. Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context. Proven ICT risk management experience.  High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members. Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.   What you can expect in return  27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme Flexible and hybrid working Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme Cycle to Work scheme Welfare and Wellbeing services Staff Engagement Groups Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead  Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.   Further Information   If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.   How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job .  Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.  Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.   Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.

We are looking for an experienced Senior Marketing Executive to join our friendly and professional Corporate Marketing team. Reporting to the Marketing Team Leader, you will develop and deliver campaigns to support the recruitment and retention targets of various teams across Children's Social Care, Residential, Early Years Education and more. You will organise attendance at recruitment fairs and conferences throughout the year, as well as lead the delivery of our own recruitment and professional development event, Social Work in the South. You will have excellent communication and project management skills and be able to work to competing and sometimes challenging deadlines. You will advise recruiting managers on marketing strategies and tactical plans, brief our graphic designers and marketing agencies, and manage campaigns through to their successful completion. You will be confident setting up digital and offline campaigns, and spotting opportunities to optimise and improve them, and you will be experienced in event management. A pro-active team player with a can-do attitude and plenty of fresh ideas to engage active and passive job seekers, we can offer you a rewarding and varied role where you will make a difference to vulnerable young people and our local communities. What We Can Offer You: Hampshire County Council is recognised nationally as one of the highest performing local authorities in the UK. A modern, forward-looking local authority, it offers a pleasant, supportive, and collaborative working environment. We can offer great flexible working options for this role; as we've invested heavily in various technologies to support ongoing remote working options. This role can be partly carried out remotely but some office-based working will be required to support business needs. Hampshire County Council is also a flexible employer interested in making the most of your skills and offers a great work life balance. We invest in you through our internal development programmes and training and offer a competitive salary and benefits package .

Tes is an international provider of software-enabled services passionate about using technology to make life easier for schools and teachers. All products and services are built with teachers and schools needs at the core, ensuring they are innovative, trusted education solutions. Role overview: The role of the Senior Technology Coordinator is to support the Technology Team in an administrative and reporting capacity. It also involves a variety of day-to-day duties to ensure processes run smoothly, as well as taking an active role in supporting and training junior team members. In addition, this role provides general support to the CTO and their Directors. Key Responsibilities: Work Improve Programmes (WIP) Maintain a list of all WIPs in progress with plans, status updates etc Resource Management Support Technology Managers with the processes relating to recruitment, such as managing approval requests, preparing job reqs and working closely with our HR and Finance Team and recruitment partners to track and monitor roles Oversee new joiner and induction processes, ensuring processes are followed promptly Be the owner and primary point of contact for the Apprenticeship programmes within the Technology Reporting and Data Management Generate end-of-month timesheet reports for 3rd party suppliers Oversee resource reporting and tracking Assist in creating end-of-sprint reporting material Assist with KPI Tracking & Reporting (eg. end of month dashboard, Focus & Concerns) - taking ownership of particular areas of the dashboard Financial Management Take ownership of day-to-day financial management (Purchasing, Supplier tracking, 3rdparty invoice reconciliations) Technology Tooling Maintain records and coordinate the renewal of software licenses as required by the team Oversee Jira Access administration - starters and leavers Jira Site Management - support user permission and other requests as needed MS Teams - oversight & ongoing streamlining of Teams Knowledge Management - Technology Level Maintain and update records, filing systems, playbooks and processes to ensure information is up to date and accessible to the team. Support Knowledge share initiatives and encourage collaboration within the team e.g workplace comms plan, supporting with Wins of the Week etc. TAO Handbook (e.g Document Processes for managing access, starter and leaver process, purchasing etc Meeting Management Global Technology All Hands - Agenda, Deck and gathering inputs Technology Management Planning days - agenda, deck, gathering inputs, room prep, minute taking & follow-ups What will you need to succeed? A key skill of the Senior Technology Coordinator is to understand a stakeholder goal and be able to manage delivery against this by providing focus, a plan and drawing on resources and relationships within the business to facilitate this - being proactive and empowered to make decisions. In addition, a Senior Technology coordinator is an organized and competent professional with strong communication and customer service skills. You will be comfortable dealing with people and able to carry out tasks with accuracy and speed. In addition, you will be numerate and able to deliver reports and analysis. Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs - Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Proficient in analysing information in excel - experience of using pivot tables would be beneficial. Solid written and verbal communication skills; comfortable and capable communicating at all levels Excellent Organisation and Time Management Skills, with the ability to prioritise task. Ability to be thorough and accurate when accomplishing a task (attention to detail) Ability to be resourceful and proactive when issues arise. Ability to show initiative and to work independently. Self-motivator with a willingness to learn new skills. Encouraging/motivating/influencing other team members to deliver a high level of performance. What do you get in return? 25 days annual leave rising to 30 5% pension after probation State of the art city centre offices Access to a range of benefits via My Benefits World Discounted city centre parking Free eye care cover Life Assurance Cycle to Work Scheme EAP (Employee assistance programme) Monthly Tes Socials Access to an extensive Learning and Development menu Who are Tes? Tes has been supporting the education sector for over a century, growing and changing alongside the evolution of education. Today, Tes is focused on providing digital solutions to support school leaders and teachers with wellbeing, continuous professional development, safeguarding, SEND provision, flexibility through timetabling, and pupil behaviour management. Our Vision is to power schools and enable great teaching worldwide, by creating intelligent online products and services to make the greatest difference in education. Tes Global will ensure all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or on the basis of disability. We invite applicants to contact us directly to identify any additional support required.

Do you have strong Oracle Applications DBA experience and strive for a new and exciting challenge? We are looking for a strong Senior Database Administrator to provide Production and Development Support Services to a major Oracle E-Business Suite. The team comprises of 11 DBA's who are all ensuring that issues and changes resulting from live incidents, maintenance or approved change requests are identified, resolved and tested prior to implementation. The estate primarily comprises the Oracle eBusiness Suite (Payroll, HR, Finance and CRM). A Strategic Management Information (SMI) solution using OBIEE with an Exadata hosted data warehouse. A Hub interface between the main database and satellite systems, some of which are also in-house while others have third party COTS packages as their front end. This is an exciting time for the team, with plans well underway to transform from current systems to the Cloud. This would give you the opportunity to deploy your skills to support the transition and grow with the team. You will also be supported with training on different areas to help you broaden your knowledge. The role is hybrid with 2 days a week in our Gosport Office. What you will be doing: Maintain the Oracle EBusiness system running in a closed secure network. Maintain the Strategic Management Information (SMI) system, running on a mixture of AIX and Linux, and assist in the upgrade to Oracle Analytics Server (OAS 5.9) Maintain and support the SMI Data Warehouse solution hosted on Exadata appliances. Install Oracle software patches to the relevant environments according to the patch's instructions, as advised by the Patching Manager. Supervise and tune the database environment, ensuring system integrity and performance. Respond to and resolve database problems to ensure system availability. Ensure that the operations team are able to make direct contact when on call. Ensure the Disaster Recovery system is always receiving shipped logs, and they are being applied in a timely fashion to meet the SLAs. Action allocated incident investigation and ensure that resolutions and actions are performed in the required timescales as prioritised and agreed by the DBA Team. Be available for scheduled out of hours maintenance tasks and on-call rotas as agreed with the DBA Team Leader. What you'll bring: Oracle E-Business maintenance skills Performance Tune On experience. Oracle technology installs and upgrades to databases and WebLogic on Unix and Windows Multi-node database installations RMAN Backup and Recovery experience Disaster Recovery with Standby and Fail-Over Ability to attend site out-of-hours, and at weekends if required, for on-call response. It would be great if you had: Experience with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Oracle Business Intelligence technical experience Oracle Enterprise Manager experience SQL & PL/SQL coding experience Unix shell scripting If you are interested in this role but not sure if your skills and experience are exactly what we're looking for, please do apply, we'd love to hear from you! Although the role is advertised as full time, we support different ways of working and can offer a range of flexible working arrangements. So, if you're interested and need to work flexibly, we encourage you to apply and talk to us about what might be possible. Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Location: Gosport Security Clearance Level: DV Internal Recruiter: Theo Salary: £49,781 Benefits: 25 days annual leave with the choice to buy additional days, life assurance, pension, and generous flexible benefits fund Loved reading about this job and want to know more about SSCL? Shared Services Connected Ltd was established as a joint venture between the Cabinet Office and Sopra Steria, in 2013 as part of the Government's Shared Services Strategy for Smarter Government programme and operates from four regional centres of excellence: Blackpool; Newcastle; Newport; and York. We deliver best in class business transformation programmes to across the Public Sector with a target to release one billion pounds of savings to the public. We have established an enviable track record in the design and delivery of large-scale innovative HR, Payroll, IT, and Finance & Accounting solutions to significantly improve efficiencies and enhance service levels across Government and Public Sector. Our clients include several government agencies including the Department for Work and Pensions, Environment Agency Department for Education, Ministry of Justice and Home Office as well as the Metropolitan Police Service and the Construction Industry Training Board. We embrace difference as a source of creativity, innovation and competitive advantage and are striving to become a more diverse organisation. We welcome applications from people with a diverse variety of backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or marital status. We have partnered with Vercida , the UK's largest diversity and inclusion focused careers site, where all our vacancies are available in an accessible format. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process, to enable you to perform to the best of your ability, please let us know when completing your application. We participate in the Disability Confident scheme and are committed to offering an interview to any candidate with a disability, who meets the minimum criteria for the role. If you believe this could apply to you, please let us know when completing your application.

Role: Senior Software Developer (Java) (full or part time) Division: Assessment & Qualifications Delivery Location: Rotherham or London, UK. Hybrid-working About UK Assessment & Qualifications We are responsible for the delivery of nearly 4 million examination results per annum, including A-Level, GCSE, BTEC and T-levels for students in UK and International centres. Our in-house systems process every learner from registration to marking and certification, in a highly regulated business. We currently operate a hybrid estate of predominantly bespoke systems, with an ongoing strategic transformation programme to migrate from on-prem to cloud based, cost effective, scalable and resilient services. About the job The position is for a Senior Developer to work on mainly greenfield development projects to build new serverless microservice based cloud applications in AWS. Currently we are in the middle of a large programme to migrate from monoliths with large areas of overlapping functionality to a capability-based model, which can scale and adapt to an ever faster changing educational landscape. About you We'd expect that you'll have at least 3 years' relevant experience as a full-stack developer or similar role, developing solutions that provide real benefit to users, and working in an Agile project delivery environment using Scrum or Kanban. Key Skills & Experience Applying development methodologies like TDD, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code Building backend services and Web APIs Strong skills in Java using Spring Boot Building web single page applications using frameworks like React, Angular or Vue Applying best practices for chosen development platform Persisting data using relational (SQL) and/or document databases Understand modern application architectures and how they can be applied, like Microservice / Service Oriented Architectures Experience in cloud native application development and cloud architecture/infrastructure Providing overall software architecture guidance in terms of best practice when it comes to development Mentoring more junior members of the team in overall software development Working with product owner and business analyst to refine and estimate requirements Working with the project managers, product owners and operation team to ensure application are successfully delivered to production Providing production support to application Strong interpersonal and communication skills Required Skills & Experience Spring boot Docker and containers Designing, developing, and deploying cloud applications React Typescript GraphQL Jenkins Terraform AWS Services NodeJS (Optional) Python (Optional) The role is aligned to either our Rotherham or central London offices. Our Rotherham office is located at Junction 1 of the M18, making it commutable from Sheffield, Leeds, Doncaster, Derby or Nottingham. We have worked from home throughout the pandemic, but have adopted hybrid working now national restrictions are lifted; for this role that means visiting your base office no more than once a week with the possibility of occasional travel to other Pearson sites, however, adjustments to this due to personal circumstances & preferences are possible. We work a 37.5 hour week, with all our team free to flex their day around our core hours, which are Monday to Friday, 10 to 4 GMT/BST. School runs, etc can be accommodated. Other flexible working patterns can be considered, including part-time working and non-traditional hours. As we regularly work with global teams, particularly in India and the US, there may be the occasional need to accommodate meetings outside of core hours. For this role there is a requirement to provide occasional out of hours support during business critical periods. We actively encourage our staff to participate in at least 40 hours of training a year, and offer relevant AWS training and certification as part of this role. Your benefits and rewards Here at Pearson we offer a range of benefits, which include: 25 Days annual leave (increasing by 1 day with every year of continuous service up to 30 days); annual leave trading, +/- 5 days Annual Bonus Private Pension plan scheme where we pay in double what you contribute, up to 16% depending on your age Life, private medical and dental care insurance options, plus free eye tests Stock/share purchase options Maternity, paternity, and family care leave as well as flexible working policies An employee wellbeing assistance programme Cycle to work program, volunteering days, gym membership concessions in selected office locations, along with retail and leisure discounts Diversity and Inclusion at Pearson We're committed to equity and opportunity, so that all learners can realise the life they imagine and see themselves in our services and products. We believe learning is a powerful force for change and that diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to who we are. We're committed to addressing all forms of systematic racism, discrimination and inequality in everything we do. We also believe in giving everyone in the company the chance to help shape a more inclusive culture, in which everyone feels a sense of belonging and in which everyone acts with integrity day-in, day-out. To learn more about Pearson's commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce, please click here. Pearson is an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate against employees or job applicants and select the best person for each job based on relevant skills and experience. We are also committed to building an accurate picture of the make-up of the workforce and encouraging equality and diversity. The information you provide will stay confidential and will be stored securely. It will not be seen by those involved in making decisions as part of the recruitment process. We are a Stonewall Gold and Top 20 LGBT+ inclusive employer, Investors in People Gold, Race Charter signatory, Disability Confident employer and Working Mums Top Employer. Job: TECHNOLO

Yolk Recruitment are recruiting for a senior cyber configuration engineer to work with one of the world's leading aerospace and defence companies. Reporting directly to the Cyber Configuration Manager you will be responsible for supporting the Configuration Management service to the business. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies and be on the forefront of cyber security. Due to the secured nature of the role only British Citizens holding SC clearance are eligible, dual nationality cannot be accepted for this role. Responsibilities: You will deputise for the Configuration Manager in times of absence and peak loading You will provide cover for the Configuration Administration tasks in times of absence and peak loading You will provide configuration support and guidance to the Cyber Security business You will take ownership of configuration management deliverables for specific projects: Supporting the setup of project baseline structures, master records index (MRI), concessions, change notes Contribute to the project change management plan Support projects with application of specific configuration management procedures necessary to the project delivery Generate configuration status reports and communicate findings to the project Conduct Functional Configuration Audits (FCAs) Conduct Physical Configuration Audits (PCAs) Contribute to change management boards You will work within the guidelines of ISO 9001 / 10007, DEF STAN 05-57, Clients top down Configuration Management Guidelines and project specific Configuration Management Plans You will maintain all relevant part number, drawing, document, concession, change, master records index (MRI), serial number and MAC Address registers Key Skills: Computer literate with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Experience of documentation management Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Desirable Skills: CM2 Accreditation (training can be provided) Experience in a similar role within the defence sector An understanding of the product development lifecycle within electronic manufacturing HND / Good standard of education in a related discipline Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Senior Manager - Project Management New innovations and technologies are disrupting the business environment. Organizations that want to remain competitive must embrace innovation or risk being left behind. At EY, we help our clients solve large and complex end-to-end business transformation challenges through a combination of human-centred design thinking, business innovation and digital technology. In Cloud Technology Consulting we shape, conceptualize and build innovative cloud solutions that address the most important issues and opportunities for our clients. We help our clients re-think business processes and operating models, through cloud-enabled platforms, emerging technologies and generation-skipping transformation. Our consultants work in agile, cross-functional teams addressing some of the most significant issues facing society today, such as transition to sustainable energy, digitisation of government, scaling high-growth businesses, exploiting the potential of AI, moving to a post-Covid world and improving wellness with digital healthcare. re-think business processes and operating models, through cloud-enabled platforms, emerging technologies and generation-skipping transformation. The core capabilities of our team include: Cloud Strategy and Governance. Working in combined teams of business, security, risk and technology consulting expertise, we support organizations develop their cloud strategy and roadmap while also providing ongoing governance to ensure their safe adoption of cloud. Assessment & Planning. Whether this is a data centre exit, a merger / divestiture or adoption of new digital capabilities, our assessment frameworks allow us to understand the current IT landscape from a people, process and technology perspective and conduct a maturity assessment. The outputs aid the formulation of focused recommendations and plans to enable our clients along their cloud journey. Cloud Transformation Delivery. Integrated transformation capabilities combining domain, strategy, technical and delivery experience. We provide end-to-end cloud foundation services through migration leveraging near and offshore resources and leading migration tools and methods. Operational Optimisation Best practices for maximizing the success of cloud operations include centrally managing cloud resources and establishing standards and best practices for cloud environments. We have extensive experience conducting cloud optimization assessments to identify cost-saving opportunities, maximize ROI over the long term and increase operational efficiency. Cloud Data security and Privacy - Securing data, managing risk and remaining compliant with industry regulators are critical to cloud adoption. We help organizations stay up-to-date with leading services in datasecurityand data privacy, as well as complying with regulatory requirements. The opportunity: The Project manager is responsible for delivering IT projects to schedule, budget and quality. The role requires mastery of the technical knowledge of project management inter-related process stages i.e. initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control and close, and the supporting processes e.g. scope, cost, time, issue, risk, resource, communication, stakeholder management. Project manager must have excellent stakeholder relationship management skills to successfully lead and manage the project team and project stakeholders, and have expertise recognized and requested by customers. • Successfully execute large transformation programmes to agreed schedule, budget and scope • Perform the relevant project management processes - i.e. initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control and close, and the supporting processes e.g. scope, cost, time, issue, risk, resource, communication, stakeholder management • Plan the programmes and large-scale projects based on a defined need - results in detailed scope/budget/schedule baseline • Monitor and control the work to ensure that the project remains on track and in control • Plan for and manage change • Reports on variances to the approved project baseline • Close the project to formalize acceptance of the project result and release project resources • Interface and communicate with project team, management, and stakeholders • Manage project work and resources to enable successful and timely completion of the project • Performs gate reviews and quality assurance reviews with all aspects of IT organization and business sponsors As part of this growing team, you will get to help shape the innovative culture that makes EY such a great place to work. Your key responsibilities Managing and delivering large-scale transformation programmes and projects to time, cost and quality. Building valued relationships with external clients and internal peers and developing a portfolio of business by focusing on high impact opportunities. Ensuring the consistent delivery of excellent, high-quality work products for by EY teams, providing a platform to build and maintain our global brand, reputation and purpose. Acting as a subject matter resource in one or more areas, leveraging your knowledge and experience to shape services for clients. Leading presentations and proposals for medium to high complex projects and provide subject matter insight to bids and proposals in relevant areas. Creating innovative commercial insights for clients, adapt methods and practices to fit operational team and cultural needs, and contributing to thought leadership. Driving improvements by taking responsibility for engagement / account level Quality & Risk Management (QRM) initiatives, ensuring that project teams understand and comply with our Q&RM requirements. Assisting in client account management activities such as recruitment for the project team, managing financial aspects of client engagements, and quality and risk management. Building valued relationships with clients and colleagues to assist in generating new business opportunities for EY. Leading and supporting presentations and proposals for elements of medium to high complex projects to prospective and existing clients. Communicating effectively with EY senior management and working to build, manage and motivate high-performing teams. Understanding EY's service offerings and actively identifying opportunities to better serve our clients. Building strong internal relationships within Advisory and across other services lines. Supporting team development activities, including: o Supporting, coaching, and mentoring activities; o Conducting performance reviews and contributing to performance feedback; o Contributing to people initiatives including recruiting, retaining and training activities; o Understanding, following and communicating workplace policies and procedures Skills and attributes for success Develops strong relationships across multiple teams within HR and the business to ensure actions are delivered to agreed timescales Good technical awareness of project management tools Strong organisational and communication skills, with excellent verbal and written ability Highly resilient and focused on achieving the desired result in a collaborative style To ensure success, the candidate will need extensive project management experience leading large-scale technology projects as well as strong risk management, stakeholder management, change management and project governance experience To qualify for the role you must have Approximately 10 years' experience in management consulting or similar advisory role in industry or the public sector Approximately 10-15 years of Project Management experience of managing and delivering large-scale projects and/or programmes, including project planning and monitoring, resource management (including project finances), benefits realisation, etc. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with a track record in managing complex stakeholder programmes. Good understanding of project governance and change management principles. Strong 3rd level educational qualifications Additional professional qualifications, such as PRINCE2® or PMP, are desirable. Additional areas of interest include process improvement, agile methodologies and business case development. What working at EY offers We offer a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer: Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that's right for you. If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible. Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.

Service Desk Analyst The Opportunity Working for a large and modern public sector organisation, we are looking for a skilled Service Desk Analyst working within the ITSM function. The successful candidate will be supporting customers, resolving queries where possible and escalating issues to Level 2 when necessary. What the Service Desk Analyst will be doing As a Service Desk Analyst, you will be working within the IT Service Desk Team within the ITSM function, supporting customers, resolving queries where possible and escalating issues to Level 2 when necessary. As the first point of contact, a Service Desk Analyst must have excellent customer service skills and a broad general knowledge of IT systems and services. The role requires a good knowledge of IT Service Desk systems, protocols and procedures, along with an awareness of ITIL processes and best practices. A passion for IT and operational support, high motivation and a commitment to supporting stakeholders to the highest possible level are also essential qualities for this role. What the Service Desk Analyst will be responsible for Providing first line support and guidance to internal and external users for all IT related issues via telephone, email or in person and offering an immediate response or resolution wherever possible. Recording all incidents, problems, changes and requests on the Service Desk management system, prioritising as appropriate and allocating to the appropriate IT support area for investigation and resolution when necessary. System administrator for various IT systems and communicating system failures and maintenance outages as appropriate. Document all work to comply with standards, including reporting details of all hardware and software items that have been installed or removed so that configuration management records can be updated. Compilation and distribution of management information Routine maintenance and loan management of mobile devices such as iPhones and Microsoft Surfaces. Maintenance and improvement of knowledgebase information. What the Service Desk Analyst will bring to the team Essential skills: Practical experience of a modern IT Service Desk system, preferably Hornbill Service Manager, along with familiarity of recognised protocols and best practices Practical knowledge and experience of installing and configuring Windows desktop operating systems and account management Experience of using and supporting Microsoft Office applications Installation of conference room and training room equipment, including Video and Telephone Conferences for internal staff. Preparing conference suites and training rooms to connect to visitor equipment. Understanding of ITIL processes and best practices, along with hardware disposal procedures in compliance with ISO 27001 certification. The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with business colleagues, senior managers and project managers or teams and work as part of a team to deliver technical solutions. Able to monitor own work against targets and act promptly to keep work on track and maintain performance. Here's what the Successful Service Desk Analyst will receive in return: A flexible working scheme which has no core hours and excellent opportunities for home, part-time and term-time working; A very generous pension scheme, with low employee contributions; Eligibility for special and office-wide bonus payments; Excellent development opportunities; Opportunities for secondments, both internal and external; Opportunities to join many civil-service clubs such as the Sports and Social Association, Motoring Club (CSMA), which provide numerous discounts to members Up for the challenge? If you think this vacancy sounds like you then please apply online or call Zoiya Saleem to discuss the role in confidence on Yolk Public Sector & Not-for-Profit team works with organisations across the UK to fulfil their recruitment needs and to achieve their D&I objectives. We recruit temporary, contract and permanent hires for 1 off specialist needs or for volume campaigns. We support our applicants to navigate the public sector recruitment processes and secure their dream jobs. Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce. We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

Head of Data Governance (Finance) UK-based (must be willing to re-locate to Lisbon, Portugal after 3-6 months) c£90,000 to £95,000 per year Plus excellent company benefits (Company Share Options, Bonuses, Private Healthcare, Relocation Support, etc.) Skills and Experience: 5+ years of experience working in a corporate managerial position within financial services and data governance At least 10 years of work experience in Business/Data Management and/or Finance Systems gained in an international work environment Strong educational background (University degree in Finance, Management, IT or equivalent, MBA studies is a strong asset) Business partnering skills, ability to deal with senior people and advise them on a daily basis Project management skills, with problem solving competencies Comfortable with data management and analytics Lead the corporate finance data governance function, providing direction and coordination on the domains of governance policies, processes and standards to ensure data quality, integrity and security Engage with senior internal stakeholders, gathering business requirements, aligning and coordinating the design of the data models to gather the required data/info; Lead a team of specialists in finance data governance, data integrity & finance systems, including resource planning and individual target setting Collaborate with the domains, business units IT leadership to establish data policies, processes, and standards including enforcement of data quality and security collaborate with central IT for data related technology directions Ensure the completeness of Finance Data Taxonomy (Ownerships, Local vs. Global data, Data Hierarchy) The Opportunity: My client are a multi-national business currently looking to hire a Head of Finance Data Governance. You will formalising the data governance and facilitating data governance implementation through the domains. As a Head of Finance Data Governance you will coordinate data integration and collection with System Governance, Master Data Integrity and EAD. In this role you oversee the development of enforcement mechanisms for ensuring policies, processes, and standards are followed - eg defining and maintaining data management framework for consistent data & reporting usage. Applications: To learn more about our client and this great opportunity on offer working as a Head of Data Governance across their global financial systems working on a 100% remote-basis and then out of our client's offices located in Portugal (Lisbon area); please call and speak with John Noonan here at ISR Recruitment or please email me a copy of your very latest CV and I'll call you back to discuss the role in more detail.