Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Ripley, UK
3rd Line ICT Support Engineer
Salary £50,000* per annum - *the salary includes a market supplement (reviewed annually), base pay band Grade F (£36,124 - £40,476).
Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire.
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Support Engineer to assist in ensuring the IT infrastructure, Systems and Data are fit for purpose, secure, subject to continual improvement, and that our end-users are provided excellent support and customer service.
As a 3rd Line ICT Support Engineer, you will be responsible for providing support for a range of infrastructure technologies, including networking, switches, firewalls, windows servers, end user systems, station end equipment (mobile devices, pagers, alerters), supporting system administrators and troubleshooting issues across the ICT estate.
Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing and solving issues across our ICT infrastructure, systems and data including physical, virtual and cloud environments.
You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management and organisational skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment.
A strong understanding of networking technologies, including switches & firewalls.
A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies.
A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision.
A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure.
An excellent all-round ICT support understanding and working as part of a busy technical team.
Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence?
There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours, usually worked Monday to Friday, however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours, evenings and weekends as required. The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme.
In return we offer;
Flexible working hours.
Family friendly policies.
Annual Leave entitlement of 27 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service.
Free, secure on-site car parking.
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
Employee discount scheme (Boost).
Employee support networks.
Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
To apply please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=931
The closing date for completed applications is midnight on 20.04.2025 . Interviews will be held in the week commencing 12.05.2025.
For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the ICT Service Delivery Manager Brett Clements on 01773 305344 or email bclements@derbys-fire.gov.uk.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.
03/04/2025
Full time
3rd Line ICT Support Engineer
Salary £50,000* per annum - *the salary includes a market supplement (reviewed annually), base pay band Grade F (£36,124 - £40,476).
Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire.
Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.
Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Support Engineer to assist in ensuring the IT infrastructure, Systems and Data are fit for purpose, secure, subject to continual improvement, and that our end-users are provided excellent support and customer service.
As a 3rd Line ICT Support Engineer, you will be responsible for providing support for a range of infrastructure technologies, including networking, switches, firewalls, windows servers, end user systems, station end equipment (mobile devices, pagers, alerters), supporting system administrators and troubleshooting issues across the ICT estate.
Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing and solving issues across our ICT infrastructure, systems and data including physical, virtual and cloud environments.
You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management and organisational skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.
You will be able to demonstrate:
Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment.
A strong understanding of networking technologies, including switches & firewalls.
A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies.
A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision.
A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure.
An excellent all-round ICT support understanding and working as part of a busy technical team.
Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence?
There will be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
The normal working week is 37 hours, usually worked Monday to Friday, however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours, evenings and weekends as required. The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme.
In return we offer;
Flexible working hours.
Family friendly policies.
Annual Leave entitlement of 27 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service.
Free, secure on-site car parking.
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
Employee discount scheme (Boost).
Employee support networks.
Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.
Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.
To apply please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=931
The closing date for completed applications is midnight on 20.04.2025 . Interviews will be held in the week commencing 12.05.2025.
For an informal chat regarding the role please contact the ICT Service Delivery Manager Brett Clements on 01773 305344 or email bclements@derbys-fire.gov.uk.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
School of Psychology & Neuroscience
IT Infrastructure Manager
Vacancy Ref: 158172
Salary: Grade 8 £49,320 - £56,921 per annum
This post is full time and open ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated IT Infrastructure Manager.
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, the post holder will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
The post holder will work closely with the Computing Support Manager to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
For more information about the infrastructure and the scope of the job or for informal enquiries, please contact Raymond Elma, Raymond.Elma@glasgow.ac.uk
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead in evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of the School’s IT Infrastructure, maximising service quality, efficiency and continuity.
Lead the management of infrastructure, data centres and server hardware across the product lifecycle.
Provide and manage core Linux and Microsoft Windows systems to ensure vital DNS, directory, desktop, and storage services remain available, secure and patched.
Lead the management of web services and Content Management Systems running Apache, PHP, Tomcat, MySQL/MariaDB, Python.
"Investigate new and emerging technologies through innovative design of complex systems and usage of specialist IT equipment for use in Psychology and Neuroscience teaching and research, to deliver strategic and operational benefits. Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management, and regularly present findings and budget impacts at the board level to align with organizational strategy and support informed decision-making."
Represent Psychology and Neuroscience at Campus and College IT forums, liaising with staff in Computing Service, and providing specialist advice in areas such as security, data storage and governance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT provision in the University.
"Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management. Collaborate with the Computing Support Manager to contribute to the Computing Support Department's budget from an infrastructure perspective, including costing for upgrades, maintenance, and other related expenses. Work closely to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning."
Oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
Lead end-to-end project management with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion. Oversee the creation of comprehensive documentation and provide training to colleagues as needed to support project objectives and knowledge transfer
Partner with the University Central IT to design and implement advanced IT security policies, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and enhancing the overall cybersecurity framework
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 9 (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent experience of personal development in a similar role or related role. A2 Ability to undertake the duties associated with this level of post A3 Comprehensive, expert current knowledge of IT standards, systems, and provision to support delivery of research and teaching.
Desirable:
B1 Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification is highly desirable, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in managing local Active Directory environments.
B2 Proficiency in macOS management with JAMF certification is highly desirable.
B3 Experience of working in a Higher Education environment.
Skills Essential:
C1 Skills in LAMP platforms (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
C2Extensive experience in Linux/Unix administration, including user management (NIS Domain), monitoring, optimizing system performance, system updates, backups (ZFS) and network storage (NFS).
C2 Skill in managing and maintaining networking services (DNS, DHCP), which includes diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems.
C3 Expertise in Microsoft on prem Active Directory and Window Server 2019 and above.
C4 Ability to take a problem/project from conception to completion, interpreting and integrating technical and user needs appropriately.
C5 Ability to develop innovative solutions and to influence others to adopt them.
C6 Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
C7 Demonstrable people/time/budget/project management skills of an appropriate level.
C8 Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence but also within a team.
C9 Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.
C10 Ability to multitask successfully in a busy role with competing demands
C11 Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing environments.
C12 Ability to collaborate with teams within our ogranisation (e.g Information Services Security Team and Network Infrastructure Team)
Desirable:
D1 Understanding of cybersecurity principles to protect data and computational resources. D2 Compliance with data privacy regulations and institutional IT policies. D3 Ability to implement and maintain secure access protocols. D4 Support for software installations, updates, and troubleshooting. D5 Ability to provide technical support to faculty and students. D6 Conducting training sessions on best practices for using the computing grid.
D7 Expertise in managing and maintaining high-performance computing (HPC) systems, Rocks Clusters or similar.
D8 Skills in Enterprise server software and storage technologies such as, Isilon, iDrac, Microsoft failover clusters and VMware VCenter.
F9 Proficiency in virtualisation and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, singularity).
Experience
Essential:
E1 Experience in leading a highly specialised infrastructure team.
E2 Substantial experience in server management and systems administration in a heterogeneous environment with a mix of Linux, Unix and MS Windows server technologies providing general services, such as backup, mail, DNS, DHCP, printing and user accounts.
E4 Installation and administration of enterprise level server hardware and software. Including, server management, virtualisation, and storage management.
E5 Significant experience of a higher-level programming or scripting language such as Shell Script, Python or PowerShell.
E6 Experience managing projects in a complex multidisciplinary organisation.
E7 Experience of taking responsibility for actions that can have considerable impact on the user community.
E8 Experience of negotiating with colleagues.
Desirable:
F1 Supporting Research in an academic environment.
F2 Supporting MySQL/MariaDB relational database servers.
F3 Security with network penetration testing, diagnosis, and patching.
F4 Experience of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Caldecott and the processing of personal and medical data.
E5 Knowledge of libraries needed for GPU clusters and distributed computing frameworks
25/11/2024
Full time
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
School of Psychology & Neuroscience
IT Infrastructure Manager
Vacancy Ref: 158172
Salary: Grade 8 £49,320 - £56,921 per annum
This post is full time and open ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated IT Infrastructure Manager.
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, the post holder will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
The post holder will work closely with the Computing Support Manager to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
For more information about the infrastructure and the scope of the job or for informal enquiries, please contact Raymond Elma, Raymond.Elma@glasgow.ac.uk
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead in evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of the School’s IT Infrastructure, maximising service quality, efficiency and continuity.
Lead the management of infrastructure, data centres and server hardware across the product lifecycle.
Provide and manage core Linux and Microsoft Windows systems to ensure vital DNS, directory, desktop, and storage services remain available, secure and patched.
Lead the management of web services and Content Management Systems running Apache, PHP, Tomcat, MySQL/MariaDB, Python.
"Investigate new and emerging technologies through innovative design of complex systems and usage of specialist IT equipment for use in Psychology and Neuroscience teaching and research, to deliver strategic and operational benefits. Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management, and regularly present findings and budget impacts at the board level to align with organizational strategy and support informed decision-making."
Represent Psychology and Neuroscience at Campus and College IT forums, liaising with staff in Computing Service, and providing specialist advice in areas such as security, data storage and governance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT provision in the University.
"Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management. Collaborate with the Computing Support Manager to contribute to the Computing Support Department's budget from an infrastructure perspective, including costing for upgrades, maintenance, and other related expenses. Work closely to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning."
Oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
Lead end-to-end project management with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion. Oversee the creation of comprehensive documentation and provide training to colleagues as needed to support project objectives and knowledge transfer
Partner with the University Central IT to design and implement advanced IT security policies, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and enhancing the overall cybersecurity framework
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 9 (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent experience of personal development in a similar role or related role. A2 Ability to undertake the duties associated with this level of post A3 Comprehensive, expert current knowledge of IT standards, systems, and provision to support delivery of research and teaching.
Desirable:
B1 Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification is highly desirable, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in managing local Active Directory environments.
B2 Proficiency in macOS management with JAMF certification is highly desirable.
B3 Experience of working in a Higher Education environment.
Skills Essential:
C1 Skills in LAMP platforms (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
C2Extensive experience in Linux/Unix administration, including user management (NIS Domain), monitoring, optimizing system performance, system updates, backups (ZFS) and network storage (NFS).
C2 Skill in managing and maintaining networking services (DNS, DHCP), which includes diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems.
C3 Expertise in Microsoft on prem Active Directory and Window Server 2019 and above.
C4 Ability to take a problem/project from conception to completion, interpreting and integrating technical and user needs appropriately.
C5 Ability to develop innovative solutions and to influence others to adopt them.
C6 Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
C7 Demonstrable people/time/budget/project management skills of an appropriate level.
C8 Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence but also within a team.
C9 Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.
C10 Ability to multitask successfully in a busy role with competing demands
C11 Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing environments.
C12 Ability to collaborate with teams within our ogranisation (e.g Information Services Security Team and Network Infrastructure Team)
Desirable:
D1 Understanding of cybersecurity principles to protect data and computational resources. D2 Compliance with data privacy regulations and institutional IT policies. D3 Ability to implement and maintain secure access protocols. D4 Support for software installations, updates, and troubleshooting. D5 Ability to provide technical support to faculty and students. D6 Conducting training sessions on best practices for using the computing grid.
D7 Expertise in managing and maintaining high-performance computing (HPC) systems, Rocks Clusters or similar.
D8 Skills in Enterprise server software and storage technologies such as, Isilon, iDrac, Microsoft failover clusters and VMware VCenter.
F9 Proficiency in virtualisation and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, singularity).
Experience
Essential:
E1 Experience in leading a highly specialised infrastructure team.
E2 Substantial experience in server management and systems administration in a heterogeneous environment with a mix of Linux, Unix and MS Windows server technologies providing general services, such as backup, mail, DNS, DHCP, printing and user accounts.
E4 Installation and administration of enterprise level server hardware and software. Including, server management, virtualisation, and storage management.
E5 Significant experience of a higher-level programming or scripting language such as Shell Script, Python or PowerShell.
E6 Experience managing projects in a complex multidisciplinary organisation.
E7 Experience of taking responsibility for actions that can have considerable impact on the user community.
E8 Experience of negotiating with colleagues.
Desirable:
F1 Supporting Research in an academic environment.
F2 Supporting MySQL/MariaDB relational database servers.
F3 Security with network penetration testing, diagnosis, and patching.
F4 Experience of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Caldecott and the processing of personal and medical data.
E5 Knowledge of libraries needed for GPU clusters and distributed computing frameworks
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Holborn, London, UK
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Database Administrator (DBA) to join and manage our new Data team including a Junior Database Administrator. The role will include taking the lead with data quality and integrity, identifying issues and their causes, resolving data and process issues, and steering data cleansing activities across a diverse workforce.
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing data and databases within the Microsoft ecosystem, including Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse. Additionally, the candidate will be skilled in using SQL and Power BI to create detailed reports and dashboards for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
Key Responsibilities
Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of databases within Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse.
Ensure databases are properly structured, maintained, and upgraded as needed.
Define, implement, and manage seamless data integration across various platforms and applications.
Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access and breaches.
Develop and manage backup and recovery plans to safeguard data integrity and availability.
Diagnose and resolve data and database-related issues promptly to minimise downtime and ensure smooth operations.
Management and training of junior staff and data teams.
Oversee data cleansing operations to ensure data is accurate and free from inconsistencies.
Develop and maintain detailed reports and dashboards using Power BI to track and visualise KPIs.
Monitor and optimise database performance to ensure efficient data retrieval and storage.
Monitor and audit data to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring high data integrity.
Ensuring that the right data is available to the right people at the right time.
Assisting teams in analysing data to support business decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality requirements are met and conduct regular data quality assessments to track improvements.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures.
Work closely and collaboratively with IT colleagues, development teams, and other stakeholders in a diverse and inclusive global environment to support data-related needs and projects.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Database Administrator or Data Analyst.
Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse.
High level of skills in Power BI to include Dashboards and Executive reporting.
Strong knowledge of SQL and database management systems.
Experience with database performance tuning and optimisation.
Experience in implementing data security best practices.
Excellent problem-solving abilities.
Experience managing data cleansing exercises.
Experience managing and mentoring staff.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
Ability to work well alone and as part of a team.
Strong commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion fostering a collaborative environment amongst their team and the wider organisation
What's in it for you?
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus UK bank holidays
Sick pay: Enhanced company scheme subject to terms and conditions
Life assurance: Company life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
Pension: Generous Pension Scheme (from day 1 of joining)
Check out the full range of benefits on offer on our careers site
Application Notes:
A covering letter of ideally one A4 page but no more than two along with your CV is required to complete your application. See cover letter guidance at the end of our advert on our careers site.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 hours by Sunday 10 November 2024.
Interviews are scheduled to take place from the week commencing 18 November 2024.
Due to business requirements, we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible however, we are committed to considering all applications fairly.
28/10/2024
Full time
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Database Administrator (DBA) to join and manage our new Data team including a Junior Database Administrator. The role will include taking the lead with data quality and integrity, identifying issues and their causes, resolving data and process issues, and steering data cleansing activities across a diverse workforce.
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing data and databases within the Microsoft ecosystem, including Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse. Additionally, the candidate will be skilled in using SQL and Power BI to create detailed reports and dashboards for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
Key Responsibilities
Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of databases within Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse.
Ensure databases are properly structured, maintained, and upgraded as needed.
Define, implement, and manage seamless data integration across various platforms and applications.
Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access and breaches.
Develop and manage backup and recovery plans to safeguard data integrity and availability.
Diagnose and resolve data and database-related issues promptly to minimise downtime and ensure smooth operations.
Management and training of junior staff and data teams.
Oversee data cleansing operations to ensure data is accurate and free from inconsistencies.
Develop and maintain detailed reports and dashboards using Power BI to track and visualise KPIs.
Monitor and optimise database performance to ensure efficient data retrieval and storage.
Monitor and audit data to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring high data integrity.
Ensuring that the right data is available to the right people at the right time.
Assisting teams in analysing data to support business decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality requirements are met and conduct regular data quality assessments to track improvements.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures.
Work closely and collaboratively with IT colleagues, development teams, and other stakeholders in a diverse and inclusive global environment to support data-related needs and projects.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Database Administrator or Data Analyst.
Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse.
High level of skills in Power BI to include Dashboards and Executive reporting.
Strong knowledge of SQL and database management systems.
Experience with database performance tuning and optimisation.
Experience in implementing data security best practices.
Excellent problem-solving abilities.
Experience managing data cleansing exercises.
Experience managing and mentoring staff.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
Ability to work well alone and as part of a team.
Strong commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion fostering a collaborative environment amongst their team and the wider organisation
What's in it for you?
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus UK bank holidays
Sick pay: Enhanced company scheme subject to terms and conditions
Life assurance: Company life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
Pension: Generous Pension Scheme (from day 1 of joining)
Check out the full range of benefits on offer on our careers site
Application Notes:
A covering letter of ideally one A4 page but no more than two along with your CV is required to complete your application. See cover letter guidance at the end of our advert on our careers site.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 hours by Sunday 10 November 2024.
Interviews are scheduled to take place from the week commencing 18 November 2024.
Due to business requirements, we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible however, we are committed to considering all applications fairly.
Senior Salesforce Developer Position Description As a Senior Salesforce Developer at CGI, you'll help clients transform their business through innovative Salesforce solutions that deliver measurable value. You'll design and develop scalable systems that streamline operations, enhance user experience, and drive strategic growth. Working in a collaborative environment, you'll have the opportunity to influence technical direction, mentor others, and lead projects that make a real impact across industries. You'll be part of a culture that values ownership, creativity, and support, empowering you to shape both client outcomes and your own career path. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will design, develop, and deliver Salesforce solutions that power digital transformation for our clients. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs, translate them into technical designs, and implement solutions that improve performance and efficiency. You'll take ownership of your work, mentor junior developers, and drive excellence through best practices and innovation. Key responsibilities: • Design, develop, and implement high-quality Salesforce solutions • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to gather and define requirements • Lead Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement • Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards • Support and coach junior developers to enhance team capability • Manage client relationships and ensure project outcomes meet expectations • Integrate Salesforce with other systems and optimise performance Required qualifications to be successful in this role You should have strong Salesforce development experience and a proven record of delivering solutions in a consulting or Agile environment. You'll combine technical expertise with communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Essential qualifications: • Proven experience as a Salesforce Developer • Proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and Salesforce configuration • Strong knowledge of Salesforce data model and integration capabilities • Experience in Agile delivery using tools such as Jira • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Experience mentoring or coaching others Desirable qualifications: • Salesforce certifications (e.g. Platform Developer I/II, App Builder, Administrator) • Experience with CI/CD tools, API integrations, or Salesforce DevOps • Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
03/03/2026
Full time
Senior Salesforce Developer Position Description As a Senior Salesforce Developer at CGI, you'll help clients transform their business through innovative Salesforce solutions that deliver measurable value. You'll design and develop scalable systems that streamline operations, enhance user experience, and drive strategic growth. Working in a collaborative environment, you'll have the opportunity to influence technical direction, mentor others, and lead projects that make a real impact across industries. You'll be part of a culture that values ownership, creativity, and support, empowering you to shape both client outcomes and your own career path. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go. Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. Your future duties and responsibilities In this role, you will design, develop, and deliver Salesforce solutions that power digital transformation for our clients. You'll collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs, translate them into technical designs, and implement solutions that improve performance and efficiency. You'll take ownership of your work, mentor junior developers, and drive excellence through best practices and innovation. Key responsibilities: • Design, develop, and implement high-quality Salesforce solutions • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to gather and define requirements • Lead Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous improvement • Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to development standards • Support and coach junior developers to enhance team capability • Manage client relationships and ensure project outcomes meet expectations • Integrate Salesforce with other systems and optimise performance Required qualifications to be successful in this role You should have strong Salesforce development experience and a proven record of delivering solutions in a consulting or Agile environment. You'll combine technical expertise with communication skills and a collaborative mindset. Essential qualifications: • Proven experience as a Salesforce Developer • Proficiency in Apex, Lightning Web Components (LWC), Visualforce, and Salesforce configuration • Strong knowledge of Salesforce data model and integration capabilities • Experience in Agile delivery using tools such as Jira • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills • Experience mentoring or coaching others Desirable qualifications: • Salesforce certifications (e.g. Platform Developer I/II, App Builder, Administrator) • Experience with CI/CD tools, API integrations, or Salesforce DevOps • Knowledge of AWS, Azure, or GCP Together, as owners, let's turn meaningful insights into action. Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging. Here, you'll reach your full potential because You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life. That's why we call ourselves CGI Partners rather than employees. We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company's strategy and direction. Your work creates value. You'll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise. You'll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last. You'll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons. Come join our team-one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.
Estates Administrator Rate - 170 Location - West London Duration - 3 months initially Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) We're seeking a proactive Estates & Facilities Administrator to provide administrative and coordination support across our estates and facilities operations. Key Responsibilities Assist with day-to-day administration for estates, maintenance, and facilities projects. Maintain accurate records, schedules, and documentation, including basic document control tasks. Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery. Support compliance with health & safety and statutory requirements. Skills & Experience Strong organisational and communication skills with keen attention to detail. Competence with MS Office and database systems. Experience in an education environment is desirable but not essential. Prior exposure to document control or facilities administration is an advantage. This role offers the opportunity to work in a busy estates team and contribute to the effective running of a large property portfolio.
03/03/2026
Contractor
Estates Administrator Rate - 170 Location - West London Duration - 3 months initially Ir35 - Inside (Must use an umbrella company) We're seeking a proactive Estates & Facilities Administrator to provide administrative and coordination support across our estates and facilities operations. Key Responsibilities Assist with day-to-day administration for estates, maintenance, and facilities projects. Maintain accurate records, schedules, and documentation, including basic document control tasks. Liaise with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery. Support compliance with health & safety and statutory requirements. Skills & Experience Strong organisational and communication skills with keen attention to detail. Competence with MS Office and database systems. Experience in an education environment is desirable but not essential. Prior exposure to document control or facilities administration is an advantage. This role offers the opportunity to work in a busy estates team and contribute to the effective running of a large property portfolio.
We are recruiting for a SAP Security Support Administrator for a leading Defence organisation based in Stevenage, this is a hybrid role with 1 day a week on site, 4 days WFH. Ideally you will have current SC Clearance if not you must be eligible to obtain it. Overview of department: The SAP Security Support Administrator plays a key role in supporting documentation, refinement and execution of General IT Controls (GITCs) across SAP applications. The role supports compliance, audit readiness, and secure access management within SAP Systems. Key Responsibilities: The candidate will be required to: - Follow and maintain documented procedures supporting SAP General IT Controls - Identify gaps in existing procedures and contribute to the development of improved controls documentation - Support the extraction, analysis and manipulation of SAP data to evidence application controls. - Perform and support User Access Reviews (UAR) and Segregation of Duties (SoD) - Support internal and external audit requests - Support ongoing improvement to SAP Security processes and reporting Skillset/experience required: The SAP Security Support Administrator is required to have the following; - Able to act independently with guidance and achieve the desired documented outcomes - Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to controls execution - Proven experience running regular SAP security-related transactions, including UAR and SOD - Experience in SAP user administration and access management - Strong knowledge of MS Excel and Office applications - Experience supporting software user administration and reporting - Ideally have experience of IT Control Framework, explicitly control activities such as; access controls and change management controls. -Familiarity with the software development lifecycle is desirable This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35
03/03/2026
Contractor
We are recruiting for a SAP Security Support Administrator for a leading Defence organisation based in Stevenage, this is a hybrid role with 1 day a week on site, 4 days WFH. Ideally you will have current SC Clearance if not you must be eligible to obtain it. Overview of department: The SAP Security Support Administrator plays a key role in supporting documentation, refinement and execution of General IT Controls (GITCs) across SAP applications. The role supports compliance, audit readiness, and secure access management within SAP Systems. Key Responsibilities: The candidate will be required to: - Follow and maintain documented procedures supporting SAP General IT Controls - Identify gaps in existing procedures and contribute to the development of improved controls documentation - Support the extraction, analysis and manipulation of SAP data to evidence application controls. - Perform and support User Access Reviews (UAR) and Segregation of Duties (SoD) - Support internal and external audit requests - Support ongoing improvement to SAP Security processes and reporting Skillset/experience required: The SAP Security Support Administrator is required to have the following; - Able to act independently with guidance and achieve the desired documented outcomes - Strong attention to detail and a structured approach to controls execution - Proven experience running regular SAP security-related transactions, including UAR and SOD - Experience in SAP user administration and access management - Strong knowledge of MS Excel and Office applications - Experience supporting software user administration and reporting - Ideally have experience of IT Control Framework, explicitly control activities such as; access controls and change management controls. -Familiarity with the software development lifecycle is desirable This is an umbrella contract, the role is Inside IR35
Oracle Database Specialist Manchester / Leeds - hybrid 6 months - likely to be extended 600 - 700 per day inside IR35 - umbrella only Hold active SC clearance - eligible candidates will be considered The Oracle Database Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring the stability, performance, and integrity of our core data platforms. Operating independently, the DBA safeguards the operational continuity of key systems by maintaining resilient databases, optimising performance, and resolving complex issues that directly impact service availability. This role underpins smooth project delivery by providing expert guidance across development, QA, and infrastructure teams, ensuring that databases remain secure, performant, and fit for purpose throughout ongoing change. Their expertise enables the wider organisation to implement functional solutions with confidence, supported by robust data foundations that meet stringent operational and regulatory requirements. What you'll be doing - your accountabilities Delivers stable, secure, and high-performing Oracle database environments that underpin critical services and ensure positive operational outcomes. Leads collaboration with development, QA, and operational teams to understand technical requirements, diagnose database-related issues, and shape effective data solutions. Implements clear, robust recommendations and technical documentation, including backup strategies, performance improvement actions, and configuration standards, while identifying risks, gaps, and dependencies. Designs and optimises repeatable database patterns, ensuring scalability, resilience, and compliance across production and non-production environments. Enables teams to fully leverage database capabilities, providing expert guidance on performance behaviour, schema design impacts, and data lifecycle considerations. Strengthens engineering practices by contributing to shared DBA methods, knowledge bases, and operational runbooks, improving organisational efficiency and repeatability. Ensures alignment with enterprise security policies, audit requirements, and architectural guardrails, maintaining database configurations that satisfy regulatory and compliance obligations. Provides authoritative expertise on Oracle technologies, informing senior leadership on risks, opportunities, and long-term considerations related to the database estate. Supports delivery of complex change initiatives, including platform upgrades, patching cycles, performance remediation programmes, and strategic migrations. Champions continuous improvement, staying current with Oracle capabilities, performance tuning techniques, and emerging best practices-and applying these to enhance stability and reliability. Mentors and supports colleagues across Dev, QA, and ASG, acting as the go-to technical expert for database performance, resilience, recovery processes, and incident resolution. Skills Extensive hands-on experience administering Oracle Database 12c in high-availability, mission-critical environments. Proven track record of diagnosing and resolving complex database performance issues, including SQL tuning, AWR/ASH analysis, and optimisation of high-volume transactional workloads. Demonstrable experience managing RMAN backup and recovery strategies, including real-world restore scenarios and resilience testing. Background in patching, upgrading, and hardening Oracle estates, ensuring security compliance and minimal service disruption. Experience supporting development and QA teams, including reviewing schema changes, analysing data behaviours, and advising on query patterns. Strong operational experience on Linux platforms, particularly in areas affecting DB performance such as I/O, filesystem layout, and kernel tuning. Hands-on experience troubleshooting live service issues, including production incident support, root cause analysis, and stabilisation activities. Experience working within regulated or audited environments, with a solid understanding of data protection, access control, and evidential accuracy. Familiarity with multi-environment estate management (DEV/TEST/UAT/STAGE/PROD), including promotion workflows and change governance. Experience contributing to runbooks, standards, and operational documentation to support repeatable and reliable database operations. Comfortable working independently as a subject-matter expert, often being the primary point of escalation for database-related issues.
03/03/2026
Contractor
Oracle Database Specialist Manchester / Leeds - hybrid 6 months - likely to be extended 600 - 700 per day inside IR35 - umbrella only Hold active SC clearance - eligible candidates will be considered The Oracle Database Administrator plays a critical role in ensuring the stability, performance, and integrity of our core data platforms. Operating independently, the DBA safeguards the operational continuity of key systems by maintaining resilient databases, optimising performance, and resolving complex issues that directly impact service availability. This role underpins smooth project delivery by providing expert guidance across development, QA, and infrastructure teams, ensuring that databases remain secure, performant, and fit for purpose throughout ongoing change. Their expertise enables the wider organisation to implement functional solutions with confidence, supported by robust data foundations that meet stringent operational and regulatory requirements. What you'll be doing - your accountabilities Delivers stable, secure, and high-performing Oracle database environments that underpin critical services and ensure positive operational outcomes. Leads collaboration with development, QA, and operational teams to understand technical requirements, diagnose database-related issues, and shape effective data solutions. Implements clear, robust recommendations and technical documentation, including backup strategies, performance improvement actions, and configuration standards, while identifying risks, gaps, and dependencies. Designs and optimises repeatable database patterns, ensuring scalability, resilience, and compliance across production and non-production environments. Enables teams to fully leverage database capabilities, providing expert guidance on performance behaviour, schema design impacts, and data lifecycle considerations. Strengthens engineering practices by contributing to shared DBA methods, knowledge bases, and operational runbooks, improving organisational efficiency and repeatability. Ensures alignment with enterprise security policies, audit requirements, and architectural guardrails, maintaining database configurations that satisfy regulatory and compliance obligations. Provides authoritative expertise on Oracle technologies, informing senior leadership on risks, opportunities, and long-term considerations related to the database estate. Supports delivery of complex change initiatives, including platform upgrades, patching cycles, performance remediation programmes, and strategic migrations. Champions continuous improvement, staying current with Oracle capabilities, performance tuning techniques, and emerging best practices-and applying these to enhance stability and reliability. Mentors and supports colleagues across Dev, QA, and ASG, acting as the go-to technical expert for database performance, resilience, recovery processes, and incident resolution. Skills Extensive hands-on experience administering Oracle Database 12c in high-availability, mission-critical environments. Proven track record of diagnosing and resolving complex database performance issues, including SQL tuning, AWR/ASH analysis, and optimisation of high-volume transactional workloads. Demonstrable experience managing RMAN backup and recovery strategies, including real-world restore scenarios and resilience testing. Background in patching, upgrading, and hardening Oracle estates, ensuring security compliance and minimal service disruption. Experience supporting development and QA teams, including reviewing schema changes, analysing data behaviours, and advising on query patterns. Strong operational experience on Linux platforms, particularly in areas affecting DB performance such as I/O, filesystem layout, and kernel tuning. Hands-on experience troubleshooting live service issues, including production incident support, root cause analysis, and stabilisation activities. Experience working within regulated or audited environments, with a solid understanding of data protection, access control, and evidential accuracy. Familiarity with multi-environment estate management (DEV/TEST/UAT/STAGE/PROD), including promotion workflows and change governance. Experience contributing to runbooks, standards, and operational documentation to support repeatable and reliable database operations. Comfortable working independently as a subject-matter expert, often being the primary point of escalation for database-related issues.
Site Reliability Engineer Bristol, Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 from home) Up to £95K & Great Benefits Ready to take on high-impact engineering challenges that actually matter? Want to work on mission-critical systems used across the UK s most high-profile government organisations? This is your chance to join TwinStream a team of elite engineers who built their careers cracking complex cross-domain problems, and then built a company to do it even better. We re growing fast. Demand for our services is skyrocketing. And now we re looking for a Site Reliability Engineer who s ready to step into a role with real ownership, real influence, and real opportunities to innovate. Why You ll Love This Role As our new SRE, you ll be right at the heart of our evolving cloud and on-prem platforms. This isn t a keep the lights on job it s a role where you ll shape infrastructure strategy, partner closely with software and systems teams, and push performance, reliability, and automation to the next level. You'll help us evolve observability, enhance delivery pipelines, eliminate toil, drive reliability metrics, and make smart technical decisions that keep our systems robust as we scale. If you love solving gnarly problems, improving how things work, and innovating at speed this is the role for you. Key Responsibilities of the Site Reliability Engineer: Collaborating with Software Engineers to improve subsystem reliability and performance Partnering with System Administrators to automate toil and cut down alert noise Taking observability to the next level find issues before they hit the business Supporting development environments to boost speed and quality Researching & evaluating tools to guide key buy-vs-build decisions Deepening your expertise across multiple technical and business domains Expanding your knowledge of diverse tech stacks and platforms What You Bring Modern configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef or similar) Terraform Docker containers & orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker Swarm) CI/CD tooling (Jenkins or similar) Monitoring/metrics stack (InfluxDB, Prometheus, Grafana) MQ messaging (RabbitMQ or other AMQP solutions) SQL & relational databases Linux administration & shell scripting Network security fundamentals Cloud hosting (ideally AWS: EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda) Bonus points for: Experience with Java, Go, Python or similar Knowledge of cross-domain principles & tech Service management experience Hands-on observability implementation Proven ability to reduce downtime with smart reliability metrics Why You ll Love Working at TwinStream Competitive salary, £65k - £95k DOE 8% employer pension contribution Private medical healthcare (including dental & optical for the whole family) Flexible working culture Learning & development owned by YOU Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme 28 days holiday + bank holidays Regular team events, plus Christmas & summer parties Life assurance & cycle-to-work scheme Security Clearance You ll need to be eligible for SC and/or DV clearance. Any offer will be subject to successful security screening. Ready to engineer impact? Apply now and shape the future of secure, high-performance cross-domain systems.
03/03/2026
Full time
Site Reliability Engineer Bristol, Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 from home) Up to £95K & Great Benefits Ready to take on high-impact engineering challenges that actually matter? Want to work on mission-critical systems used across the UK s most high-profile government organisations? This is your chance to join TwinStream a team of elite engineers who built their careers cracking complex cross-domain problems, and then built a company to do it even better. We re growing fast. Demand for our services is skyrocketing. And now we re looking for a Site Reliability Engineer who s ready to step into a role with real ownership, real influence, and real opportunities to innovate. Why You ll Love This Role As our new SRE, you ll be right at the heart of our evolving cloud and on-prem platforms. This isn t a keep the lights on job it s a role where you ll shape infrastructure strategy, partner closely with software and systems teams, and push performance, reliability, and automation to the next level. You'll help us evolve observability, enhance delivery pipelines, eliminate toil, drive reliability metrics, and make smart technical decisions that keep our systems robust as we scale. If you love solving gnarly problems, improving how things work, and innovating at speed this is the role for you. Key Responsibilities of the Site Reliability Engineer: Collaborating with Software Engineers to improve subsystem reliability and performance Partnering with System Administrators to automate toil and cut down alert noise Taking observability to the next level find issues before they hit the business Supporting development environments to boost speed and quality Researching & evaluating tools to guide key buy-vs-build decisions Deepening your expertise across multiple technical and business domains Expanding your knowledge of diverse tech stacks and platforms What You Bring Modern configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef or similar) Terraform Docker containers & orchestration (Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker Swarm) CI/CD tooling (Jenkins or similar) Monitoring/metrics stack (InfluxDB, Prometheus, Grafana) MQ messaging (RabbitMQ or other AMQP solutions) SQL & relational databases Linux administration & shell scripting Network security fundamentals Cloud hosting (ideally AWS: EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda) Bonus points for: Experience with Java, Go, Python or similar Knowledge of cross-domain principles & tech Service management experience Hands-on observability implementation Proven ability to reduce downtime with smart reliability metrics Why You ll Love Working at TwinStream Competitive salary, £65k - £95k DOE 8% employer pension contribution Private medical healthcare (including dental & optical for the whole family) Flexible working culture Learning & development owned by YOU Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme 28 days holiday + bank holidays Regular team events, plus Christmas & summer parties Life assurance & cycle-to-work scheme Security Clearance You ll need to be eligible for SC and/or DV clearance. Any offer will be subject to successful security screening. Ready to engineer impact? Apply now and shape the future of secure, high-performance cross-domain systems.
ADMINISTRATION & IT MANAGER ROLE The Institute for Arts in Therapy & Education (IATE) is one of London's most prestigious independent therapy training institutions, with over 30 years of standing. We are a full member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the government body, Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). IATE is a small training organisation comprised of approximately 300 on site students, with an additional course offer of short, online courses. The academic staff and students are supported by a small key team of administrative staff who ensure the smooth running of all business, financial and admissions aspects of the training courses. Located in Sugar House Island, east London, we offer our therapist trainees a bespoke and prestigious training location reflective of the arts context in which we offer our training. Trauma Informed Schools & Communities UK (TISCUK) is a community interest company offering training to schools, communities and organisations in trauma-informed practise and is the sister company of IATE. Person Specification: Administration & IT Manager (Airtable Student Database Specialist) Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Seniority to: IATE's Administrative Team - Academic Officers, Admissions Officer, Placement Co-ordinators and an Office Administrator. Accountability: Overall responsibility for IATE's full administrative processes and function and end to end ownership of the Airtable student database (a vital component of the role). Working Pattern: Part-time: 3 days/22.5 hours per week Hybrid working: Two days worked on-site (Sugar House Island, London) and Wednesdays worked remotely. Purpose of the Role: This is a new role, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and will be key to the administrative functioning of the organisation. The Administration & IT Manager will be responsible for the administrative function of IATE's administrative team made up of Academic Officers, Admissions Officer, Placement Co-ordinators and an Office Administrator. It will be the postholder's responsibility to provide strategic and operational leadership of IATE's administration and student services across the full learner journey (enquiry application offer enrolment learning/assessment/placement completion alumni), ensuring high quality service, compliant data management, and reliable digital systems - especially the Airtable student database. The postholder will also have responsibility for TISCUK's Airtable database and will provide IT support, where required, to core staff within both IATE and TISCUK. Key Responsibilities: Lead & develop the Administrative Team: set objectives, allocate work, coach, and oversee performance. Own Airtable (student database): govern structure, permissions, interfaces, automations, and data quality and accuracy. Oversee course administration & student services across the learner lifecycle to agreed deadlines/SLAs. Govern Microsoft 365 & e learning (SharePoint/Teams/Exchange; Moodle/Turnitin) to support academic delivery. Ensure UK GDPR compliance across records, workflows, and communications; manage SARs and retention. Provide pragmatic IT/telephony oversight (on site triage, vendor liaison) to keep operations running smoothly. Essential Experience: Leadership of a busy administration function with clear service standards. Airtable ownership in an education/training context (schema, permissions, Interfaces, Automations, data quality). Course administration across the academic cycle (admissions/enrolment, timetabling, attendance, assessment, progression, completion). Student services case handling (information/advice, welfare signposting, complaints/appeals tracking). Microsoft 365 administration (MFA, role based access, audit, SharePoint sites/permissions). Moodle/Turnitin administration (user provisioning, course/assignment setup, integrations). UK GDPR in practice (lawful bases, privacy notices, SARs, DPIAs, retention/disposal). Desirable Experience: Integrations between Airtable and other platforms (secure notifications, reporting, calendar/email flows). SharePoint information architecture and basic Power Automate workflows. Knowledge, Skills & Competencies: Airtable collaboration/permission models; data validation and governance. Education sector records management and safeguarding touchpoints. M365 security/compliance; Moodle/Turnitin admin fundamentals. People leadership Service orientation Data accuracy & governance. Process design & documentation (SOPs, templates, permissions matrices). Clear communication & training for non technical users. Problem solving & prioritisation during peak cycles; calm under pressure. Privacy by design & confidentiality. Qualifications & Training: Degree or equivalent experience (Information Systems/Computing or related field). Evidence of UK GDPR/data protection training. Advantageous: Microsoft 365 administrator/security certifications. Additional Requirements: Right to work in the UK; satisfactory references. Salary: £48,000 - £52,000 (pro rata) dependent on experience, equating to £28,800 - £31,200 per annum. Annual leave: 30 days annual leave (pro rata) including public holidays. Apply: Applicants will need to apply by sending their CV, with a cover letter detailing their skills and experience, to .
03/03/2026
Full time
ADMINISTRATION & IT MANAGER ROLE The Institute for Arts in Therapy & Education (IATE) is one of London's most prestigious independent therapy training institutions, with over 30 years of standing. We are a full member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the government body, Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). IATE is a small training organisation comprised of approximately 300 on site students, with an additional course offer of short, online courses. The academic staff and students are supported by a small key team of administrative staff who ensure the smooth running of all business, financial and admissions aspects of the training courses. Located in Sugar House Island, east London, we offer our therapist trainees a bespoke and prestigious training location reflective of the arts context in which we offer our training. Trauma Informed Schools & Communities UK (TISCUK) is a community interest company offering training to schools, communities and organisations in trauma-informed practise and is the sister company of IATE. Person Specification: Administration & IT Manager (Airtable Student Database Specialist) Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO) Seniority to: IATE's Administrative Team - Academic Officers, Admissions Officer, Placement Co-ordinators and an Office Administrator. Accountability: Overall responsibility for IATE's full administrative processes and function and end to end ownership of the Airtable student database (a vital component of the role). Working Pattern: Part-time: 3 days/22.5 hours per week Hybrid working: Two days worked on-site (Sugar House Island, London) and Wednesdays worked remotely. Purpose of the Role: This is a new role, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and will be key to the administrative functioning of the organisation. The Administration & IT Manager will be responsible for the administrative function of IATE's administrative team made up of Academic Officers, Admissions Officer, Placement Co-ordinators and an Office Administrator. It will be the postholder's responsibility to provide strategic and operational leadership of IATE's administration and student services across the full learner journey (enquiry application offer enrolment learning/assessment/placement completion alumni), ensuring high quality service, compliant data management, and reliable digital systems - especially the Airtable student database. The postholder will also have responsibility for TISCUK's Airtable database and will provide IT support, where required, to core staff within both IATE and TISCUK. Key Responsibilities: Lead & develop the Administrative Team: set objectives, allocate work, coach, and oversee performance. Own Airtable (student database): govern structure, permissions, interfaces, automations, and data quality and accuracy. Oversee course administration & student services across the learner lifecycle to agreed deadlines/SLAs. Govern Microsoft 365 & e learning (SharePoint/Teams/Exchange; Moodle/Turnitin) to support academic delivery. Ensure UK GDPR compliance across records, workflows, and communications; manage SARs and retention. Provide pragmatic IT/telephony oversight (on site triage, vendor liaison) to keep operations running smoothly. Essential Experience: Leadership of a busy administration function with clear service standards. Airtable ownership in an education/training context (schema, permissions, Interfaces, Automations, data quality). Course administration across the academic cycle (admissions/enrolment, timetabling, attendance, assessment, progression, completion). Student services case handling (information/advice, welfare signposting, complaints/appeals tracking). Microsoft 365 administration (MFA, role based access, audit, SharePoint sites/permissions). Moodle/Turnitin administration (user provisioning, course/assignment setup, integrations). UK GDPR in practice (lawful bases, privacy notices, SARs, DPIAs, retention/disposal). Desirable Experience: Integrations between Airtable and other platforms (secure notifications, reporting, calendar/email flows). SharePoint information architecture and basic Power Automate workflows. Knowledge, Skills & Competencies: Airtable collaboration/permission models; data validation and governance. Education sector records management and safeguarding touchpoints. M365 security/compliance; Moodle/Turnitin admin fundamentals. People leadership Service orientation Data accuracy & governance. Process design & documentation (SOPs, templates, permissions matrices). Clear communication & training for non technical users. Problem solving & prioritisation during peak cycles; calm under pressure. Privacy by design & confidentiality. Qualifications & Training: Degree or equivalent experience (Information Systems/Computing or related field). Evidence of UK GDPR/data protection training. Advantageous: Microsoft 365 administrator/security certifications. Additional Requirements: Right to work in the UK; satisfactory references. Salary: £48,000 - £52,000 (pro rata) dependent on experience, equating to £28,800 - £31,200 per annum. Annual leave: 30 days annual leave (pro rata) including public holidays. Apply: Applicants will need to apply by sending their CV, with a cover letter detailing their skills and experience, to .
Location Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Telford About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. HMRC is transforming the UK's tax system through cutting-edge digital innovation and the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) Group is at the heart of that mission. We are building high-quality digital services that will enhance the customer experience, enable real-time interactions, and make tax simpler and more intuitive for everyone. By equipping our colleagues with modern tools and technologies, we are also reshaping how we work - allowing HMRC to focus its resources where they can deliver the greatest impact. Job description As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Database Specialist), you will work in an Agile fast-paced environment helping to deliver and maintain database products and solutions. Already a skilled Practitioner and role model, you will ensure best practices are adhered to and guide teams on how to deliver and support quality database products. In addition, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, configuration, maintenance of critical database platforms in the cloud and on-premise, to ensure the availability and consistent performance of our products and services within agreed service levels. Person specification The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a Database Infrastructure Engineer or Database Administrator, and you will have experience of: Providing effective database management and support gained in very large, highly available, enterprise-class environments. Technical experience should include, but not limited to, database provisioning, security, backups and restores and on-premises to cloud migrations, with an emphasis on Oracle technology. Responsibilities Proactively contribute to the Database Engineering Community of Practice by providing technical leadership and mentorship to less experienced team members. Manage databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems on-premise and Cloud IaaS and PaaS environments. Configure and maintain database servers, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure optimum levels of performance, availability, security, and automation. Support architects and developers to ensure design, development and implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations. Independently analyse, tackle, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end. Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes. Assist developers with complex query tuning, schema refinement and cloud migration approaches. Essential Criteria : Expertise in Oracle Database (19c and above), including Grid Infrastructure, Recovery Manager, Data Guard Expertise in database management, performance tuning and SQL optimisation. Expertise in provisioning databases on Linux platforms. Practitioner level knowledge of Cloud infrastructure technologies such as AWS and Microsoft Azure, IaaS- and PaaS-based database solutions . Practitioner level skills in Linux OS and scripting. Working knowledge of DevOps practices, continuous delivery tooling (for example, Terraform, Ansible, Git) and database automation using the aforementioned tools. Must hold, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). Desirable Criteria Practitioner level knowledge of one of the following database technologies: SQL Server or PostgreSQL. Working knowledge of Agile deliveries, collaborative tooling and techniques, including Jira and Kanban. Working knowledge of ITIL 4 processes. Understanding of government or public sector technology requirements.
03/03/2026
Full time
Location Bristol, Edinburgh, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Telford About the job Job summary Discover a career in your hands at HMRC. Whether you're seeking purpose, growth, or a workplace that gives you a true sense of belonging, hear from some of our employees as they share their story about what it's really like to work at HMRC. Visit our YouTube channel to watch the full series and come and discover your potential. HMRC is transforming the UK's tax system through cutting-edge digital innovation and the Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) Group is at the heart of that mission. We are building high-quality digital services that will enhance the customer experience, enable real-time interactions, and make tax simpler and more intuitive for everyone. By equipping our colleagues with modern tools and technologies, we are also reshaping how we work - allowing HMRC to focus its resources where they can deliver the greatest impact. Job description As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer (Database Specialist), you will work in an Agile fast-paced environment helping to deliver and maintain database products and solutions. Already a skilled Practitioner and role model, you will ensure best practices are adhered to and guide teams on how to deliver and support quality database products. In addition, you will be responsible for the design, implementation, configuration, maintenance of critical database platforms in the cloud and on-premise, to ensure the availability and consistent performance of our products and services within agreed service levels. Person specification The ideal candidate will have a proven track record as a Database Infrastructure Engineer or Database Administrator, and you will have experience of: Providing effective database management and support gained in very large, highly available, enterprise-class environments. Technical experience should include, but not limited to, database provisioning, security, backups and restores and on-premises to cloud migrations, with an emphasis on Oracle technology. Responsibilities Proactively contribute to the Database Engineering Community of Practice by providing technical leadership and mentorship to less experienced team members. Manage databases through multiple product lifecycle environments, from development to mission-critical production systems on-premise and Cloud IaaS and PaaS environments. Configure and maintain database servers, including monitoring of system health and performance, to ensure optimum levels of performance, availability, security, and automation. Support architects and developers to ensure design, development and implementation support efforts meet integration and performance expectations. Independently analyse, tackle, and correct issues in real time, providing problem resolution end-to-end. Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes. Assist developers with complex query tuning, schema refinement and cloud migration approaches. Essential Criteria : Expertise in Oracle Database (19c and above), including Grid Infrastructure, Recovery Manager, Data Guard Expertise in database management, performance tuning and SQL optimisation. Expertise in provisioning databases on Linux platforms. Practitioner level knowledge of Cloud infrastructure technologies such as AWS and Microsoft Azure, IaaS- and PaaS-based database solutions . Practitioner level skills in Linux OS and scripting. Working knowledge of DevOps practices, continuous delivery tooling (for example, Terraform, Ansible, Git) and database automation using the aforementioned tools. Must hold, or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). Desirable Criteria Practitioner level knowledge of one of the following database technologies: SQL Server or PostgreSQL. Working knowledge of Agile deliveries, collaborative tooling and techniques, including Jira and Kanban. Working knowledge of ITIL 4 processes. Understanding of government or public sector technology requirements.
Systems Officer Rugby Contract Depending on Experience Our client is looking for an experienced Systems Officer One day in Rugby per week System Administrator Housing Systems (Civica Cx) Communities & Homes Full Time Are you an experienced systems professional with strong attention to detail and a background in housing or financial systems? We are looking for a confident and organised System Administrator to support the effective operation, maintenance and development of our Housing Information Management System (Cx) and associated income processes. This is a key operational role within the Communities & Homes service, ensuring the accurate processing of housing income (circa £18m annually), maintaining system integrity, and supporting colleagues across Housing, Income, Finance and IT. We have a number of opportunities we are recruiting for visit our website for more details colbernlimited co uk The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the housing system and related financial processing tasks, ensuring accuracy, compliance and continuity of service. Key responsibilities include: Financial & Income Processing Managing daily Direct Debit, BACS (ARUDD, ADDACS, AUDDIS) and cash payment files Uploading daily and monthly Universal Credit files Maintaining reconciliation spreadsheets and resolving discrepancies Monitoring and investigating suspense accounts Liaising with Income, Benefits and Finance teams to resolve payment issues System Administration Day-to-day administration of the housing system (Cx), including user accounts and permissions Monitoring scheduled processes and resolving failures Supporting system upgrades and configuration updates Working with IT and third-party suppliers to resolve technical issues Supporting system interfaces between housing and corporate systems Reporting & Data Producing statutory and operational reports (e.g. CORE, LAHS, LADR, NFI) Supporting KPI reporting requirements Maintaining and improving report accuracy and data quality Assisting with regulatory and audit requirements Annual & Cyclical Processes Supporting the annual rent review system process Managing Direct Debit recalculations Supporting National Fraud Initiative returns Representing the service at supplier user groups where required About You We are looking for someone who: Has experience administering housing, income or financial systems Understands Direct Debit and BACS processing Has experience working with financial reconciliations Is analytical and comfortable investigating discrepancies Can manage competing deadlines and cyclical workloads Communicates clearly with both technical and operational colleagues Has strong Excel and reporting skills Experience within local government or social housing would be highly desirable. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer
03/03/2026
Contractor
Systems Officer Rugby Contract Depending on Experience Our client is looking for an experienced Systems Officer One day in Rugby per week System Administrator Housing Systems (Civica Cx) Communities & Homes Full Time Are you an experienced systems professional with strong attention to detail and a background in housing or financial systems? We are looking for a confident and organised System Administrator to support the effective operation, maintenance and development of our Housing Information Management System (Cx) and associated income processes. This is a key operational role within the Communities & Homes service, ensuring the accurate processing of housing income (circa £18m annually), maintaining system integrity, and supporting colleagues across Housing, Income, Finance and IT. We have a number of opportunities we are recruiting for visit our website for more details colbernlimited co uk The Role You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration of the housing system and related financial processing tasks, ensuring accuracy, compliance and continuity of service. Key responsibilities include: Financial & Income Processing Managing daily Direct Debit, BACS (ARUDD, ADDACS, AUDDIS) and cash payment files Uploading daily and monthly Universal Credit files Maintaining reconciliation spreadsheets and resolving discrepancies Monitoring and investigating suspense accounts Liaising with Income, Benefits and Finance teams to resolve payment issues System Administration Day-to-day administration of the housing system (Cx), including user accounts and permissions Monitoring scheduled processes and resolving failures Supporting system upgrades and configuration updates Working with IT and third-party suppliers to resolve technical issues Supporting system interfaces between housing and corporate systems Reporting & Data Producing statutory and operational reports (e.g. CORE, LAHS, LADR, NFI) Supporting KPI reporting requirements Maintaining and improving report accuracy and data quality Assisting with regulatory and audit requirements Annual & Cyclical Processes Supporting the annual rent review system process Managing Direct Debit recalculations Supporting National Fraud Initiative returns Representing the service at supplier user groups where required About You We are looking for someone who: Has experience administering housing, income or financial systems Understands Direct Debit and BACS processing Has experience working with financial reconciliations Is analytical and comfortable investigating discrepancies Can manage competing deadlines and cyclical workloads Communicates clearly with both technical and operational colleagues Has strong Excel and reporting skills Experience within local government or social housing would be highly desirable. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer
Lynx Recruitment Ltd
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Microsoft Teams App Developer / Microsoft 365 Solutions Developer Outside IR35 Contract Hybrid - High Wycombe Contract: Outside IR35 Location: Hybrid (High Wycombe - on-site as required) Start: ASAP Duration: Initial contract with extension potential The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Teams App Developer to deliver a custom real-time meeting, microphone, and voting system built directly into Microsoft Teams . This project replaces traditional dedicated conference and voting hardware with a modern, software-based solution. You'll be building both the delegate-facing Teams app used in live meetings and the administrative control systems used to manage speakers, microphones, and voting in real time. This is a specialist contract role requiring deep Microsoft Teams platform experience , real-time systems knowledge, and strong enterprise UX instincts. What You'll Be Working On Delegate-Facing Teams Application Design and build a custom Microsoft Teams meeting app / tab Develop a clear, intuitive UI for live meetings, including: Microphone request and speaker queue indicators Live "Mic On / Mic Off" status Dynamic voting interfaces (2-5 buttons depending on vote type) Deliver real-time visual feedback: Vote open / closed states Confirmation of submitted votes Secret vs non-secret voting behaviour Ensure the app is reliable, accessible, and easy to use in high-pressure live meeting environments Administrative Control & Backend Systems Build backend services allowing administrators (ACCS) to: Start, end, and manage votes Define vote types, labels, and rules View live vote counts and participation Identify or anonymise delegates depending on vote configuration Implement role-based access control: Ensure only eligible delegates can vote Support inclusion/exclusion logic based on delegate data Develop secure, scalable APIs and real-time communication layers Microsoft Teams Platform Integration Integrate with Microsoft Teams meeting context and lifecycle Handle user and meeting identity Integrate microphone and mute state (within Teams platform constraints) Manage speaker queues and live meeting state Work pragmatically within Teams SDK limitations while delivering a robust UX Technical Environment Front End React TypeScript Microsoft Teams JavaScript SDK Fluent UI Backend & Cloud ASP.NET Core (C#) or Node.js Azure Functions and/or Azure App Service Azure SignalR or WebSockets Microsoft Graph API (Teams, users, meetings) Architecture & Concepts Real-time systems Role-based identity and permissions Secure enterprise authentication High-availability, fault-tolerant design What We're Looking For Essential Proven experience building custom Microsoft Teams applications Strong Microsoft 365 and Azure experience Solid React and TypeScript skills Backend API development experience (C#/.NET or Node.js) Experience with real-time communication patterns Strong enterprise UX mindset - clear, accessible, and foolproof Ability to work with platform constraints and still deliver reliable solutions Nice to Have Experience with conference, event, or voting systems Government, parliamentary, or regulated environments AV / IT hybrid systems Security-sensitive or high-availability platforms Why This Contract Outside IR35 Technically interesting, specialist Teams development Real-time systems rather than CRUD apps Clear deliverables and genuine engineering challenges Hybrid working with flexibility (High Wycombe)
03/03/2026
Contractor
Microsoft Teams App Developer / Microsoft 365 Solutions Developer Outside IR35 Contract Hybrid - High Wycombe Contract: Outside IR35 Location: Hybrid (High Wycombe - on-site as required) Start: ASAP Duration: Initial contract with extension potential The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Microsoft Teams App Developer to deliver a custom real-time meeting, microphone, and voting system built directly into Microsoft Teams . This project replaces traditional dedicated conference and voting hardware with a modern, software-based solution. You'll be building both the delegate-facing Teams app used in live meetings and the administrative control systems used to manage speakers, microphones, and voting in real time. This is a specialist contract role requiring deep Microsoft Teams platform experience , real-time systems knowledge, and strong enterprise UX instincts. What You'll Be Working On Delegate-Facing Teams Application Design and build a custom Microsoft Teams meeting app / tab Develop a clear, intuitive UI for live meetings, including: Microphone request and speaker queue indicators Live "Mic On / Mic Off" status Dynamic voting interfaces (2-5 buttons depending on vote type) Deliver real-time visual feedback: Vote open / closed states Confirmation of submitted votes Secret vs non-secret voting behaviour Ensure the app is reliable, accessible, and easy to use in high-pressure live meeting environments Administrative Control & Backend Systems Build backend services allowing administrators (ACCS) to: Start, end, and manage votes Define vote types, labels, and rules View live vote counts and participation Identify or anonymise delegates depending on vote configuration Implement role-based access control: Ensure only eligible delegates can vote Support inclusion/exclusion logic based on delegate data Develop secure, scalable APIs and real-time communication layers Microsoft Teams Platform Integration Integrate with Microsoft Teams meeting context and lifecycle Handle user and meeting identity Integrate microphone and mute state (within Teams platform constraints) Manage speaker queues and live meeting state Work pragmatically within Teams SDK limitations while delivering a robust UX Technical Environment Front End React TypeScript Microsoft Teams JavaScript SDK Fluent UI Backend & Cloud ASP.NET Core (C#) or Node.js Azure Functions and/or Azure App Service Azure SignalR or WebSockets Microsoft Graph API (Teams, users, meetings) Architecture & Concepts Real-time systems Role-based identity and permissions Secure enterprise authentication High-availability, fault-tolerant design What We're Looking For Essential Proven experience building custom Microsoft Teams applications Strong Microsoft 365 and Azure experience Solid React and TypeScript skills Backend API development experience (C#/.NET or Node.js) Experience with real-time communication patterns Strong enterprise UX mindset - clear, accessible, and foolproof Ability to work with platform constraints and still deliver reliable solutions Nice to Have Experience with conference, event, or voting systems Government, parliamentary, or regulated environments AV / IT hybrid systems Security-sensitive or high-availability platforms Why This Contract Outside IR35 Technically interesting, specialist Teams development Real-time systems rather than CRUD apps Clear deliverables and genuine engineering challenges Hybrid working with flexibility (High Wycombe)
HRIS Administrator and Data Analyst Central London, Westminster £21,000 - £24,000 actual salary (FTE £35,000 - £40,000) Part-time, permanent (21 hours per week, fully office-based) Westminster School is one of the world's leading academic institutions, committed to providing an exceptional education within a supportive and inspiring environment. We are now seeking a talented HRIS Administrator and Data Analyst to join our People, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits team and play a key role in the continued development of our newly implemented iTrent system. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the next stage of our HRIS journey. Working closely with colleagues across HR, Payroll, IT and Finance, you will ensure our people systems run smoothly, support operational efficiency, and provide high-quality workforce data to inform strategic decision-making. We offer genuine flexibility in how the part-time hours are worked - the 21 hours per week can be arranged across 3, 4 or 5 days , depending on the successful candidate's preference. The role is fully office-based. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day running of iTrent to ensure HR and Payroll processes operate smoothly and effectively Lead on the development, configuration and ongoing implementation of iTrent and its functions, including Employee Self-Service Act as first-line support for system issues, working with colleagues and escalating where required Manage system upgrades, technical configurations and improvements to streamline processes Maintain data accuracy, compliance and security through regular audits and cleansing Develop and run regular workforce reports, using Power BI to extract and present data Provide performance data to support strategic planning and decision-making across the school Liaise with IT, Finance and other departments on system integrations and module rollouts Support the production of compliance and workforce reports, including the Single Central Record (SCR) Provide guidance and informal training to staff and managers on iTrent functionality Participate in external HRIS networks to share knowledge and troubleshoot issues What you'll need to succeed Experience working in HR, or as an HRIS Systems Administrator Proven technical knowledge and hands-on experience with HRIS platforms Strong IT skills, including Power BI and Microsoft Excel Experience extracting, analysing and presenting data Excellent problem-solving skills, accuracy and attention to detail Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding Commitment to the values and standards of Westminster School What you'll get in return Westminster School is a busy, purposeful and vibrant place to work, offering a supportive environment and excellent benefits, including: Actual salary of £21,000 - £24,000 (FTE £35,000 - £40,000), depending on experience Generous School pension scheme Private medical insurance (opt-in) Free School lunch and drinks facility onsite (during term time) 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated), and a discretionary Christmas closure Free access to the school's gym (restricted hours) Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loans (post-probation) A collaborative and forward-thinking People, Pensions and Payroll Team If you are an experienced HRIS/I-trent professional who enjoys improving systems, solving problems and delivering high-quality data insights, and you want to contribute to the smooth running of a world-class educational institution - we would be delighted to hear from you. Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation. Safeguarding and Child Protection Westminster School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
03/03/2026
Full time
HRIS Administrator and Data Analyst Central London, Westminster £21,000 - £24,000 actual salary (FTE £35,000 - £40,000) Part-time, permanent (21 hours per week, fully office-based) Westminster School is one of the world's leading academic institutions, committed to providing an exceptional education within a supportive and inspiring environment. We are now seeking a talented HRIS Administrator and Data Analyst to join our People, Payroll, Pensions and Benefits team and play a key role in the continued development of our newly implemented iTrent system. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the next stage of our HRIS journey. Working closely with colleagues across HR, Payroll, IT and Finance, you will ensure our people systems run smoothly, support operational efficiency, and provide high-quality workforce data to inform strategic decision-making. We offer genuine flexibility in how the part-time hours are worked - the 21 hours per week can be arranged across 3, 4 or 5 days , depending on the successful candidate's preference. The role is fully office-based. Key Responsibilities Oversee the day-to-day running of iTrent to ensure HR and Payroll processes operate smoothly and effectively Lead on the development, configuration and ongoing implementation of iTrent and its functions, including Employee Self-Service Act as first-line support for system issues, working with colleagues and escalating where required Manage system upgrades, technical configurations and improvements to streamline processes Maintain data accuracy, compliance and security through regular audits and cleansing Develop and run regular workforce reports, using Power BI to extract and present data Provide performance data to support strategic planning and decision-making across the school Liaise with IT, Finance and other departments on system integrations and module rollouts Support the production of compliance and workforce reports, including the Single Central Record (SCR) Provide guidance and informal training to staff and managers on iTrent functionality Participate in external HRIS networks to share knowledge and troubleshoot issues What you'll need to succeed Experience working in HR, or as an HRIS Systems Administrator Proven technical knowledge and hands-on experience with HRIS platforms Strong IT skills, including Power BI and Microsoft Excel Experience extracting, analysing and presenting data Excellent problem-solving skills, accuracy and attention to detail Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and safeguarding Commitment to the values and standards of Westminster School What you'll get in return Westminster School is a busy, purposeful and vibrant place to work, offering a supportive environment and excellent benefits, including: Actual salary of £21,000 - £24,000 (FTE £35,000 - £40,000), depending on experience Generous School pension scheme Private medical insurance (opt-in) Free School lunch and drinks facility onsite (during term time) 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rated), and a discretionary Christmas closure Free access to the school's gym (restricted hours) Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loans (post-probation) A collaborative and forward-thinking People, Pensions and Payroll Team If you are an experienced HRIS/I-trent professional who enjoys improving systems, solving problems and delivering high-quality data insights, and you want to contribute to the smooth running of a world-class educational institution - we would be delighted to hear from you. Equal Opportunities We are an equal opportunities employer. We therefore encourage candidates to apply irrespective of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion and belief, gender identity, sex or sexual orientation. Safeguarding and Child Protection Westminster School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
This role leads the technical delivery and governance of enterprise AI workspace platforms, focusing on Microsoft 365 Copilot and Google Workspace Gemini. You will design, integrate, and optimise AI solutions that enhance collaboration, automation, and decision-making, ensuring secure, compliant, and scalable deployment across the digital workplace. Client Details Our client is a well-established organisation within the financial services industry. Description Lead implementation of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Google Gemini and NotebookLM Design and integrate AI-powered solutions using APIs, connectors, and automation tools Act as SME for enterprise AI workspace platforms across engineering and security teams Integrate AI tools with enterprise systems and data sources Develop reusable prompts, templates, and workflow accelerators Ensure compliance, governance, and secure AI operations Manage deployment lifecycle, monitoring, and optimisation Support user enablement and evaluate new platform capabilities Profile A successful AI Workspace Engineer should have: Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 (Copilot, Copilot Studio, Graph API, M365 Admin) Experience with Google Workspace (Gemini, NotebookLM, Admin Console, Add-ons) Proven track record embedding AI into business workflows Strong understanding of identity, governance, and security controls Experience building prompts, automation workflows, or AI extensions Technical Skills Microsoft Graph API and Google Workspace APIs Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Vertex AI Power Automate, Apps Script or similar automation tools Knowledge of Responsible AI practices Understanding of M365 and Google licensing models Desirable Certifications Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Google Professional Collaboration Engineer or relevant Google Cloud certifications Architecture framework certification such as TOGAF (optional but beneficial) Job Offer Competitive daily rate between £680 and £700 a day inside IR35. Opportunity to work within a leading organisation in the financial services industry. Gain valuable experience in AI-driven projects within a technology-focused environment. Temporary position based in the vibrant city of London. If you are passionate about AI and technology and are ready to make a significant impact within the financial services industry, we encourage you to apply for the position of AI Workspace Engineer today!
03/03/2026
Seasonal
This role leads the technical delivery and governance of enterprise AI workspace platforms, focusing on Microsoft 365 Copilot and Google Workspace Gemini. You will design, integrate, and optimise AI solutions that enhance collaboration, automation, and decision-making, ensuring secure, compliant, and scalable deployment across the digital workplace. Client Details Our client is a well-established organisation within the financial services industry. Description Lead implementation of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Copilot Studio, Google Gemini and NotebookLM Design and integrate AI-powered solutions using APIs, connectors, and automation tools Act as SME for enterprise AI workspace platforms across engineering and security teams Integrate AI tools with enterprise systems and data sources Develop reusable prompts, templates, and workflow accelerators Ensure compliance, governance, and secure AI operations Manage deployment lifecycle, monitoring, and optimisation Support user enablement and evaluate new platform capabilities Profile A successful AI Workspace Engineer should have: Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365 (Copilot, Copilot Studio, Graph API, M365 Admin) Experience with Google Workspace (Gemini, NotebookLM, Admin Console, Add-ons) Proven track record embedding AI into business workflows Strong understanding of identity, governance, and security controls Experience building prompts, automation workflows, or AI extensions Technical Skills Microsoft Graph API and Google Workspace APIs Azure AI, Azure OpenAI, Vertex AI Power Automate, Apps Script or similar automation tools Knowledge of Responsible AI practices Understanding of M365 and Google licensing models Desirable Certifications Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Google Professional Collaboration Engineer or relevant Google Cloud certifications Architecture framework certification such as TOGAF (optional but beneficial) Job Offer Competitive daily rate between £680 and £700 a day inside IR35. Opportunity to work within a leading organisation in the financial services industry. Gain valuable experience in AI-driven projects within a technology-focused environment. Temporary position based in the vibrant city of London. If you are passionate about AI and technology and are ready to make a significant impact within the financial services industry, we encourage you to apply for the position of AI Workspace Engineer today!
CRM Consultant Central London, majority office-based initially, then hybrid working Our client is a specialist consultancy helping charities and not-for-profits get more out of their data and CRM systems. They are a trusted name in the sector, growing steadily and building a team of consultants who are as comfortable configuring a CRM as they are sitting across the table from a client explaining why their processes need a rethink. If you want real progression, real responsibility and to make a real impact then this could be a great opportunity for you. The opportunity: Working predominantly with charities, educational institutions and mission-led organisations, you will help clients solve complex data challenges, streamline processes and unlock the full value of their CRM platforms. We are looking for solid hands-on CRM configuration experience, with client-facing experience. This position offers structured learning & development designed to strengthen both your technical expertise and consulting capability. You will transition into delivering strategic, high-impact CRM solutions to a varied client base. If you enjoy building trusted relationships, leading meaningful stakeholder conversations and combining technical depth with strategic thinking, this role offers the ideal balance. As a CRM Consultant, you will: Lead and manage a portfolio of clients, acting as their primary point of contact and trusted advisor. Oversee the full client lifecycle, from early-stage prospect conversations through to long-term account development. Configure, customise and optimise CRM systems to meet each organisation's specific needs. Guide clients through end-to-end CRM implementations, including discovery, requirements gathering, system configuration, testing, go-live and ongoing support. Manage complex projects such as data migrations, system integrations, vendor selection and procurement processes. Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, for example improving donor journeys through better system integration and process mapping. Deliver engaging training sessions that empower client teams to maximise adoption and long-term value. Analyse data and user feedback to generate actionable insights that support informed decision-making. Conduct regular strategic reviews to ensure continued alignment with client goals and identify areas for growth. Contribute to new business development by leading prospect meetings and supporting proposal creation. Document technical decisions, configurations and best practice guidance in a clear, structured manner. You will play a key role in driving both client success and business growth. About you: You have hands-on experience configuring at least one leading CRM platforms, ideally Dynamics 365, Salesforce, Donorfy, Raiser's Edge or a comparable system. You may currently be working as a: CRM Consultant Database Manager / Database Officer / Database Executive CRM Administrator / CRM Executive and you're ready to step into a broader, more strategic role. You will bring: Experience in stakeholder-heavy or client-facing environments, where relationship-building is central. Confidence managing multiple client accounts simultaneously. A strong understanding of how organisations use CRM systems to manage relationships and drive engagement. The ability to translate technical concepts into clear, accessible language. A structured, detail-oriented and analytical approach to problem-solving. Experience working with charities, not-for-profits, independent schools or higher education institutions (highly desirable). Most importantly, you are motivated by helping organisations use technology more effectively and by building long-term partnerships that create measurable impact. The offering: Structured training and mentoring to develop both your technical and consulting capability. The chance to work with purpose-driven organisations making a real social impact. A genuinely varied role combining client interaction, problem-solving and hands-on system work. A supportive, growing consultancy where progression comes with capability.
03/03/2026
Full time
CRM Consultant Central London, majority office-based initially, then hybrid working Our client is a specialist consultancy helping charities and not-for-profits get more out of their data and CRM systems. They are a trusted name in the sector, growing steadily and building a team of consultants who are as comfortable configuring a CRM as they are sitting across the table from a client explaining why their processes need a rethink. If you want real progression, real responsibility and to make a real impact then this could be a great opportunity for you. The opportunity: Working predominantly with charities, educational institutions and mission-led organisations, you will help clients solve complex data challenges, streamline processes and unlock the full value of their CRM platforms. We are looking for solid hands-on CRM configuration experience, with client-facing experience. This position offers structured learning & development designed to strengthen both your technical expertise and consulting capability. You will transition into delivering strategic, high-impact CRM solutions to a varied client base. If you enjoy building trusted relationships, leading meaningful stakeholder conversations and combining technical depth with strategic thinking, this role offers the ideal balance. As a CRM Consultant, you will: Lead and manage a portfolio of clients, acting as their primary point of contact and trusted advisor. Oversee the full client lifecycle, from early-stage prospect conversations through to long-term account development. Configure, customise and optimise CRM systems to meet each organisation's specific needs. Guide clients through end-to-end CRM implementations, including discovery, requirements gathering, system configuration, testing, go-live and ongoing support. Manage complex projects such as data migrations, system integrations, vendor selection and procurement processes. Identify opportunities to enhance operational efficiency, for example improving donor journeys through better system integration and process mapping. Deliver engaging training sessions that empower client teams to maximise adoption and long-term value. Analyse data and user feedback to generate actionable insights that support informed decision-making. Conduct regular strategic reviews to ensure continued alignment with client goals and identify areas for growth. Contribute to new business development by leading prospect meetings and supporting proposal creation. Document technical decisions, configurations and best practice guidance in a clear, structured manner. You will play a key role in driving both client success and business growth. About you: You have hands-on experience configuring at least one leading CRM platforms, ideally Dynamics 365, Salesforce, Donorfy, Raiser's Edge or a comparable system. You may currently be working as a: CRM Consultant Database Manager / Database Officer / Database Executive CRM Administrator / CRM Executive and you're ready to step into a broader, more strategic role. You will bring: Experience in stakeholder-heavy or client-facing environments, where relationship-building is central. Confidence managing multiple client accounts simultaneously. A strong understanding of how organisations use CRM systems to manage relationships and drive engagement. The ability to translate technical concepts into clear, accessible language. A structured, detail-oriented and analytical approach to problem-solving. Experience working with charities, not-for-profits, independent schools or higher education institutions (highly desirable). Most importantly, you are motivated by helping organisations use technology more effectively and by building long-term partnerships that create measurable impact. The offering: Structured training and mentoring to develop both your technical and consulting capability. The chance to work with purpose-driven organisations making a real social impact. A genuinely varied role combining client interaction, problem-solving and hands-on system work. A supportive, growing consultancy where progression comes with capability.
Data Analyst / Online Data Administrator - Manchester An e-commerce company in North Manchester requires a Data Analyst / Online Data Administrator with excellent Excel experience. You must be able to fix data in Excel, delete tables, and clean up data in Excel. You must know how to use formulas, pivot tables, and automation (Macros / VBA), while data interrogation knowledge would be a bonus. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on data management and enjoys working with spreadsheets, while also supporting website administration and content management tasks. Skills required: Essential: Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis). Desirable: Experience with website CMS (e.g., WordPress), basic HTML knowledge. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. Duties include: Maintain and update product pricing across multiple platforms and channels. Build and manage complex Excel spreadsheets for pricing analysis, margin tracking, and promotional planning. Maintain and update product pricing across multiple platforms and channels. Monitor competitor pricing and market trends to support dynamic pricing strategies. Ensure data accuracy and consistency across product catalogs and pricing files. Automate data processes where possible using advanced Excel functions or VBA. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to play a key role in ecommerce team. You'll have the chance to shape processes and work on exciting projects that drive business growth. They are looking to pay a starting salary of between £30,000 - £35,000 + Benefits. To apply, press apply now or send your CV to Matthew com Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
03/03/2026
Full time
Data Analyst / Online Data Administrator - Manchester An e-commerce company in North Manchester requires a Data Analyst / Online Data Administrator with excellent Excel experience. You must be able to fix data in Excel, delete tables, and clean up data in Excel. You must know how to use formulas, pivot tables, and automation (Macros / VBA), while data interrogation knowledge would be a bonus. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on data management and enjoys working with spreadsheets, while also supporting website administration and content management tasks. Skills required: Essential: Advanced Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis). Desirable: Experience with website CMS (e.g., WordPress), basic HTML knowledge. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities. Duties include: Maintain and update product pricing across multiple platforms and channels. Build and manage complex Excel spreadsheets for pricing analysis, margin tracking, and promotional planning. Maintain and update product pricing across multiple platforms and channels. Monitor competitor pricing and market trends to support dynamic pricing strategies. Ensure data accuracy and consistency across product catalogs and pricing files. Automate data processes where possible using advanced Excel functions or VBA. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and wants to play a key role in ecommerce team. You'll have the chance to shape processes and work on exciting projects that drive business growth. They are looking to pay a starting salary of between £30,000 - £35,000 + Benefits. To apply, press apply now or send your CV to Matthew com Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Earn yourself a referral bonus if you refer somebody else who fills the role! We also offer an iPad if you refer a new client to us and we recruit for them. Follow us on Facebook - Circle Recruitment , Twitter and LinkedIn - Circle Recruitment.
IT Systems Administrator 6 Month Contract Hybrid, 2 days on-site Stanmore, London Up to £200 per day (Outside IR35) Our client are currently looking for an IT Systems Administrator to join their team on a 6 month FTC basis. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, technically capable, and comfortable working across multiple systems and data sources. A significant portion of the work will involve data handling, system-based manual processes, and advanced Excel tasks . Key Responsibilities Transfer and reconcile data between multiple systems accurately and efficiently Perform manual administrative tasks within business systems as required Maintain data integrity through validation, cleansing, and structured updates Use Excel extensively for data manipulation, reporting, and analysis Support system-related operational processes and troubleshoot data discrepancies Work with internal teams to ensure information is up to date and aligned across platforms Assist in documenting processes and improving administrative workflows Provide general system administration support across a range of technologies Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in a System Administrator or similar technical/operations support role Strong experience working with multiple systems and technologies Advanced Microsoft Excel skills , including formulas, lookups (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), pivot tables, and data analysis Experience handling large volumes of data with high levels of accuracy Comfortable performing manual system processes with attention to detail Strong organisational and time-management skills Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
03/03/2026
Contractor
IT Systems Administrator 6 Month Contract Hybrid, 2 days on-site Stanmore, London Up to £200 per day (Outside IR35) Our client are currently looking for an IT Systems Administrator to join their team on a 6 month FTC basis. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, technically capable, and comfortable working across multiple systems and data sources. A significant portion of the work will involve data handling, system-based manual processes, and advanced Excel tasks . Key Responsibilities Transfer and reconcile data between multiple systems accurately and efficiently Perform manual administrative tasks within business systems as required Maintain data integrity through validation, cleansing, and structured updates Use Excel extensively for data manipulation, reporting, and analysis Support system-related operational processes and troubleshoot data discrepancies Work with internal teams to ensure information is up to date and aligned across platforms Assist in documenting processes and improving administrative workflows Provide general system administration support across a range of technologies Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in a System Administrator or similar technical/operations support role Strong experience working with multiple systems and technologies Advanced Microsoft Excel skills , including formulas, lookups (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP), pivot tables, and data analysis Experience handling large volumes of data with high levels of accuracy Comfortable performing manual system processes with attention to detail Strong organisational and time-management skills Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted. Proactive Appointments Limited operates as an employment agency and employment business and is an equal opportunities organisation We take our obligations to protect your personal data very seriously. Any information provided to us will be processed as detailed in our Privacy Notice, a copy of which can be found on our website
Junior-Mid SQL Server DBA We're looking for a Junior-Mid Level SQL Server Database Administrator to join a skilled and supportive Data Services team where you'll build on strong foundations and grow into a well-rounded mid-level DBA. You'll work alongside Senior DBAs and collaborate with infrastructure, development and support teams to keep the SQL Server estate secure, available and performing at its best - while gaining exposure to automation, modern database practices and cloud technologies. What you'll be doing Supporting SQL Server installations, patching, monitoring and day-to-day administration Managing backups, restores, health checks and performance monitoring Assisting with troubleshooting performance issues, blocking, deadlocks and connectivity Supporting database performance tuning, query optimisation and index analysis Working with HA/DR solutions and helping test recovery procedures Maintaining database security, access control and best practices Collaborating across teams on releases, improvements and SQL code reviews Documenting solutions and contributing to continuous improvement What you'll bring 2+ years' experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server in a DBA-focused role Strong SQL Server administration fundamentals and solid T-SQL skills Experience with backup & recovery strategies Exposure to performance tuning concepts Experience supporting production environments Strong problem-solving skills and clear communication Nice to have SQL Server Replication or HA/DR exposure PowerShell or automation experience CI/CD awareness (Azure DevOps, Jenkins) Exposure to Azure data services or SSIS SQL Server or Azure certifications Why join? This is a great opportunity to develop your DBA career in a collaborative environment where learning is encouraged, knowledge is shared, and you'll gain hands-on experience across a varied SQL Server estate. Occasional out-of-hours work may be required for planned maintenance or critical incidents.
03/03/2026
Full time
Junior-Mid SQL Server DBA We're looking for a Junior-Mid Level SQL Server Database Administrator to join a skilled and supportive Data Services team where you'll build on strong foundations and grow into a well-rounded mid-level DBA. You'll work alongside Senior DBAs and collaborate with infrastructure, development and support teams to keep the SQL Server estate secure, available and performing at its best - while gaining exposure to automation, modern database practices and cloud technologies. What you'll be doing Supporting SQL Server installations, patching, monitoring and day-to-day administration Managing backups, restores, health checks and performance monitoring Assisting with troubleshooting performance issues, blocking, deadlocks and connectivity Supporting database performance tuning, query optimisation and index analysis Working with HA/DR solutions and helping test recovery procedures Maintaining database security, access control and best practices Collaborating across teams on releases, improvements and SQL code reviews Documenting solutions and contributing to continuous improvement What you'll bring 2+ years' experience supporting Microsoft SQL Server in a DBA-focused role Strong SQL Server administration fundamentals and solid T-SQL skills Experience with backup & recovery strategies Exposure to performance tuning concepts Experience supporting production environments Strong problem-solving skills and clear communication Nice to have SQL Server Replication or HA/DR exposure PowerShell or automation experience CI/CD awareness (Azure DevOps, Jenkins) Exposure to Azure data services or SSIS SQL Server or Azure certifications Why join? This is a great opportunity to develop your DBA career in a collaborative environment where learning is encouraged, knowledge is shared, and you'll gain hands-on experience across a varied SQL Server estate. Occasional out-of-hours work may be required for planned maintenance or critical incidents.
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Join Our Client as an AI Workspace Engineer! Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey at the forefront of innovation in the banking industry? Our client, a leading financial services organization, is seeking a passionate and skilled AI Workspace Engineer to join their dynamic Innovation Team for a 6-month temporary contract. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of enterprise AI and help redefine how their teams work! Role: AI Workplace Engineer Duration: 6 Months Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days a week in office) Rate: £745 per day (umbrella) About the Role: As an AI Workspace Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in leading the technical delivery, governance, and optimization of enterprise AI productivity platforms. You will focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and Google Workspace Gemini, among other AI tools, to enhance collaboration and automate processes. Key Responsibilities: Lead Integration: Spearhead the technical enablement of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Google Workspace Gemini, and NotebookLM. Build AI Solutions: Create and embed AI-powered solutions using platform APIs and automation tools. Subject Matter Expert: Act as the go-to expert for enterprise AI workspace technologies, supporting various teams across the organization. Integrate Capabilities: Connect AI features with enterprise systems to enable seamless workflows. Develop Resources: Create reusable prompts and templates to standardize AI solution delivery. Ensure Compliance: Collaborate with security and risk teams to maintain secure and compliant operations of AI tools. Lifecycle Management: Oversee the deployment, monitoring, and optimization of AI workspace solutions. Support Adoption: Provide technical guidance and enablement to teams and users for a smooth transition. Evaluate Enhancements: Stay updated on new features from Microsoft and Google to recommend strategic improvements. What You Need to Succeed: Essential Qualifications: Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, especially Copilot and Graph API. Proficiency in Google Workspace, including Gemini and NotebookLM. Proven ability to integrate AI capabilities into business applications and workflows. Understanding of enterprise identity, data governance, and security controls . Technical Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Graph API, Workspace APIs, and cloud AI services. Ability to build extensions using Power Automate and Apps Script. Familiarity with Responsible AI practices and enterprise architecture basics. Mindset and Behaviours: A curious and self-driven individual passionate about emerging AI technologies. Strong problem-solver who enjoys learning through experimentation. Excellent communicator capable of simplifying technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. A collaborative team player eager to work across various domains. Desirable Certifications: Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Google Professional Collaboration Engineer or relevant Google Cloud certifications Why Join Us? This is your chance to make a significant impact in an innovative environment where AI capabilities are rapidly evolving. If you're excited about utilizing your expertise to drive change and enhance productivity, we want to hear from you! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
03/03/2026
Contractor
Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. Join Our Client as an AI Workspace Engineer! Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey at the forefront of innovation in the banking industry? Our client, a leading financial services organization, is seeking a passionate and skilled AI Workspace Engineer to join their dynamic Innovation Team for a 6-month temporary contract. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of enterprise AI and help redefine how their teams work! Role: AI Workplace Engineer Duration: 6 Months Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days a week in office) Rate: £745 per day (umbrella) About the Role: As an AI Workspace Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in leading the technical delivery, governance, and optimization of enterprise AI productivity platforms. You will focus on leveraging cutting-edge technologies such as Microsoft 365 Copilot and Google Workspace Gemini, among other AI tools, to enhance collaboration and automate processes. Key Responsibilities: Lead Integration: Spearhead the technical enablement of Microsoft 365 Copilot, Google Workspace Gemini, and NotebookLM. Build AI Solutions: Create and embed AI-powered solutions using platform APIs and automation tools. Subject Matter Expert: Act as the go-to expert for enterprise AI workspace technologies, supporting various teams across the organization. Integrate Capabilities: Connect AI features with enterprise systems to enable seamless workflows. Develop Resources: Create reusable prompts and templates to standardize AI solution delivery. Ensure Compliance: Collaborate with security and risk teams to maintain secure and compliant operations of AI tools. Lifecycle Management: Oversee the deployment, monitoring, and optimization of AI workspace solutions. Support Adoption: Provide technical guidance and enablement to teams and users for a smooth transition. Evaluate Enhancements: Stay updated on new features from Microsoft and Google to recommend strategic improvements. What You Need to Succeed: Essential Qualifications: Hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, especially Copilot and Graph API. Proficiency in Google Workspace, including Gemini and NotebookLM. Proven ability to integrate AI capabilities into business applications and workflows. Understanding of enterprise identity, data governance, and security controls . Technical Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft Graph API, Workspace APIs, and cloud AI services. Ability to build extensions using Power Automate and Apps Script. Familiarity with Responsible AI practices and enterprise architecture basics. Mindset and Behaviours: A curious and self-driven individual passionate about emerging AI technologies. Strong problem-solver who enjoys learning through experimentation. Excellent communicator capable of simplifying technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders. A collaborative team player eager to work across various domains. Desirable Certifications: Microsoft 365 Enterprise Administrator Expert Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert Google Professional Collaboration Engineer or relevant Google Cloud certifications Why Join Us? This is your chance to make a significant impact in an innovative environment where AI capabilities are rapidly evolving. If you're excited about utilizing your expertise to drive change and enhance productivity, we want to hear from you! Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunities employer. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
SQL DBA Database Administrator Full time 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday Fully office based. Free city centre daily parking. (You will have your parking space) Excellent benefits/perks. Easily accessible from major Norwich City Centre bus routes. 25 days holiday plus public holidays + up to 3 days Long Service entitlement Birthday day off Enhanced Workplace Pension Group Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programme - free access to wellbeing and support tools GP24 - free unlimited 24/7 access to a GP Training and development opportunities Electric vehicle charging points Fully air-conditioned offices Monday Motivation - Free treats on Mondays Access to discounted local bus travel Our client is looking for a SQL DBA to join their IT Development team. Our client is a highly sought after employer, easily commutable to all transport routes. They have a strong emphasis on knowledge sharing, empowerment and creating relaxed working environment. Chill out areas, canteen, pool, table football, free fruit, free breakfasts plus lots more. This will be a highly interesting opportunity for a SQL DBA who has also had exposure to C#, and SQL Server (). In this role, you will Provide essential support to the development and IT teams by offering advice, guidance, and quality assurance on database-related tasks. A key part of the role will involve identifying and resolving non-performant SQL queries, ensuring smooth operations and high performance across our systems. You will contribute to maintaining a reliable and secure SQL Server estate, ensuring it operates efficiently and securely, and the role will report to the Software Development Manager, working with the Lead DBA's to fulfil the requirements of both internal and external customers. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for databases and performance tuning to make a tangible impact. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills within a scalable environment and demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and maintain identity access. If you feel you fit the role please apply, we would be delighted to hear from you.
03/03/2026
Full time
SQL DBA Database Administrator Full time 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday Fully office based. Free city centre daily parking. (You will have your parking space) Excellent benefits/perks. Easily accessible from major Norwich City Centre bus routes. 25 days holiday plus public holidays + up to 3 days Long Service entitlement Birthday day off Enhanced Workplace Pension Group Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programme - free access to wellbeing and support tools GP24 - free unlimited 24/7 access to a GP Training and development opportunities Electric vehicle charging points Fully air-conditioned offices Monday Motivation - Free treats on Mondays Access to discounted local bus travel Our client is looking for a SQL DBA to join their IT Development team. Our client is a highly sought after employer, easily commutable to all transport routes. They have a strong emphasis on knowledge sharing, empowerment and creating relaxed working environment. Chill out areas, canteen, pool, table football, free fruit, free breakfasts plus lots more. This will be a highly interesting opportunity for a SQL DBA who has also had exposure to C#, and SQL Server (). In this role, you will Provide essential support to the development and IT teams by offering advice, guidance, and quality assurance on database-related tasks. A key part of the role will involve identifying and resolving non-performant SQL queries, ensuring smooth operations and high performance across our systems. You will contribute to maintaining a reliable and secure SQL Server estate, ensuring it operates efficiently and securely, and the role will report to the Software Development Manager, working with the Lead DBA's to fulfil the requirements of both internal and external customers. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for databases and performance tuning to make a tangible impact. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills within a scalable environment and demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and maintain identity access. If you feel you fit the role please apply, we would be delighted to hear from you.
