The advert:
Cardiff Metropolitan University is embarking on an exciting journey to procure and implement a new student records system - an initiative that will shape the future of how we support our students. As part of this transformational programme, we’re recruiting a Lead Technical Architect to play a pivotal role in delivering and shaping this change.
As the subject matter expert, you’ll guide the IT technical implementation of the new system, from shaping procurement decisions, through to implementation and delivery. Using your experience, you’ll provide expert guidance and technical oversight across all systems linked to the student record system’s programme of work, whilst creating an architectural framework that supports future innovation and a culture of learning and cohesiveness.
Working collaboratively with the Programme Manager and cross functional teams, you’ll ensure the system meets current needs and those of the emerging future. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders to define non-functional requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.
As part of your role, you’ll
Lead the technical architecture design including system integration, data models, security protocols, and infrastructure.
Provide technical and strategic direction across systems within or integrated with the student records programme.
Oversee migration of legacy data, ensuring data integrity, minimal disruption, and adherence to data protection regulations.
Produce technical documentation including presentations, reports, High and Low-level architecture documents and other documentation on digital solutions.
Take responsibility for team management, development, and well-being, offering initiatives that foster continuous professional growth for themselves and team members.
What you’ll bring
With demonstrable experience as a Technical Architect overseeing enterprise-level system implementations in complex organisational environments, you’ll bring a proven ability to engage effectively with business representatives and senior stakeholders.
You’ll have led the technical aspects of large-scale projects, including risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement, and possess a solid technical foundation with deep understanding of the systems development life-cycle and the complexities that arise from initial concept through to delivery and support.
In addition, you’ll bring
Experience leading cross-functional teams or contributing to enterprise-wide IT strategies.
Aptitude for problem-solving, with knowledge of problem-solving methodologies.
Ability to analyse complex problems, facilitate workshops, and produce clear architectural designs from conceptual to detailed levels.
Proven communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
We offer excellent benefits such as:
Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact us
For more information about the role please contact Hywel Bufton, Head of Digital Services on hrbufton@cardiffmet.ac.uk .
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
23/12/2025
Full time
The advert:
Cardiff Metropolitan University is embarking on an exciting journey to procure and implement a new student records system - an initiative that will shape the future of how we support our students. As part of this transformational programme, we’re recruiting a Lead Technical Architect to play a pivotal role in delivering and shaping this change.
As the subject matter expert, you’ll guide the IT technical implementation of the new system, from shaping procurement decisions, through to implementation and delivery. Using your experience, you’ll provide expert guidance and technical oversight across all systems linked to the student record system’s programme of work, whilst creating an architectural framework that supports future innovation and a culture of learning and cohesiveness.
Working collaboratively with the Programme Manager and cross functional teams, you’ll ensure the system meets current needs and those of the emerging future. You’ll collaborate with stakeholders to define non-functional requirements and ensure alignment with business needs.
As part of your role, you’ll
Lead the technical architecture design including system integration, data models, security protocols, and infrastructure.
Provide technical and strategic direction across systems within or integrated with the student records programme.
Oversee migration of legacy data, ensuring data integrity, minimal disruption, and adherence to data protection regulations.
Produce technical documentation including presentations, reports, High and Low-level architecture documents and other documentation on digital solutions.
Take responsibility for team management, development, and well-being, offering initiatives that foster continuous professional growth for themselves and team members.
What you’ll bring
With demonstrable experience as a Technical Architect overseeing enterprise-level system implementations in complex organisational environments, you’ll bring a proven ability to engage effectively with business representatives and senior stakeholders.
You’ll have led the technical aspects of large-scale projects, including risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement, and possess a solid technical foundation with deep understanding of the systems development life-cycle and the complexities that arise from initial concept through to delivery and support.
In addition, you’ll bring
Experience leading cross-functional teams or contributing to enterprise-wide IT strategies.
Aptitude for problem-solving, with knowledge of problem-solving methodologies.
Ability to analyse complex problems, facilitate workshops, and produce clear architectural designs from conceptual to detailed levels.
Proven communication skills, with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.
Why join Cardiff Metropolitan University?
We are a values-based University. We are proud of our culture, and we are there for our people. Our community spirit is the golden thread that underpins our values and behaviours. We support and embrace inclusion that enables everyone to feel respected and able to perform at their best. By joining our University, you'll find yourself in a unique environment where a wealth of knowledge and resources are readily available, supporting you with your career development.
We offer excellent benefits such as:
Annual leave of 35 days, plus 12 bank holiday / concessionary days
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous monthly contributions.
Excellent family friendly policies – take a look on our Policy Hub page.
Opportunities to learn and develop your skills with access to library and digital services facilities.
Excellent sports and fitness facilities with subsidised membership.
Free family access to our independent specialist wellbeing support provider, Health Assured.
Contact us
For more information about the role please contact Hywel Bufton, Head of Digital Services on hrbufton@cardiffmet.ac.uk .
All applications must be submitted online.
The person specification will be used as a tool for shortlisting; so please make sure you use this information when writing your application. You can find useful hints and tips about how to apply by visiting our Application Guidance page.
Would you like to work for a company who is accredited as an outstanding company to work for in Best Companies 2023?
Role: IT Network & Cyber Security Manager
Location: Ashton-under-Lyne
Salary: £56,411 - £61,158 per annum
Benefits: Car Allowance, Pension, Occupational Sick Pay, BHSF Health Membership
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated IT Network & Cyber Security Manager, who will take a proactive approach to safeguarding information assets, managing risks, leading incident response, and driving continual improvement of the Group’s cyber security and network posture.
You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, executive leaders, and third-party suppliers to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant technology services.
About the department:
All of Jigsaw's essential services rely on quality information, systems and technology supported by the 50 members of the IT department. Working to a brand-new IT Strategy, the team has exciting challenges like enabling colleagues to work effectively from anywhere, automating processes and improving digital services for our customers, whilst always improving security.
The team is also innovating in its ways of working, ensuring transparency, a keen focus on outcomes and faster delivery of benefits to the business.
Who we are:
Jigsaw Homes Group is one of the largest housing groups in England with more than 37,500 homes across the North West and East Midlands.
We provide quality, low-cost housing and play a wider role in making sure our residents thrive in their homes and benefit from living in healthy, sustainable communities.
Why Join Jigsaw?
Jigsaw Homes Group offers employees a very competitive 24 days holiday per annum, plus 3 days for Christmas closure (5 day working week) plus bank holidays, plus additional days after 2 years continuous service (to a maximum of 5 days).
We offer our employees the option to buy/sell up to 5 days extra leave per year and we offer compressed hours of work with the option to work a 4-day working week in a number of our roles, with 50% of your time working from home upon completion of a satisfactory probation period. This allows for a great work/life balance for many employees.
As a Jigsaw employee you will also receive incremental salaried pay, occupational sick pay, access to access to the Social Housing Pension Scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, BHSF membership, access to on-site gyms and training/development opportunities.
If this sounds like the perfect job for you then don’t hesitate to apply now!
08/12/2025
Full time
Would you like to work for a company who is accredited as an outstanding company to work for in Best Companies 2023?
Role: IT Network & Cyber Security Manager
Location: Ashton-under-Lyne
Salary: £56,411 - £61,158 per annum
Benefits: Car Allowance, Pension, Occupational Sick Pay, BHSF Health Membership
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and motivated IT Network & Cyber Security Manager, who will take a proactive approach to safeguarding information assets, managing risks, leading incident response, and driving continual improvement of the Group’s cyber security and network posture.
You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, executive leaders, and third-party suppliers to deliver secure, scalable, and compliant technology services.
About the department:
All of Jigsaw's essential services rely on quality information, systems and technology supported by the 50 members of the IT department. Working to a brand-new IT Strategy, the team has exciting challenges like enabling colleagues to work effectively from anywhere, automating processes and improving digital services for our customers, whilst always improving security.
The team is also innovating in its ways of working, ensuring transparency, a keen focus on outcomes and faster delivery of benefits to the business.
Who we are:
Jigsaw Homes Group is one of the largest housing groups in England with more than 37,500 homes across the North West and East Midlands.
We provide quality, low-cost housing and play a wider role in making sure our residents thrive in their homes and benefit from living in healthy, sustainable communities.
Why Join Jigsaw?
Jigsaw Homes Group offers employees a very competitive 24 days holiday per annum, plus 3 days for Christmas closure (5 day working week) plus bank holidays, plus additional days after 2 years continuous service (to a maximum of 5 days).
We offer our employees the option to buy/sell up to 5 days extra leave per year and we offer compressed hours of work with the option to work a 4-day working week in a number of our roles, with 50% of your time working from home upon completion of a satisfactory probation period. This allows for a great work/life balance for many employees.
As a Jigsaw employee you will also receive incremental salaried pay, occupational sick pay, access to access to the Social Housing Pension Scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, BHSF membership, access to on-site gyms and training/development opportunities.
If this sounds like the perfect job for you then don’t hesitate to apply now!
Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
18/11/2025
Full time
Position Summary
We're seeking an Associate Director, IT Infrastructure to lead and transform our scientific computing environment in support of our cutting-edge gene therapy research. This senior leadership position will drive the strategy and execution of research computing initiatives, working in close partnership with our Bioinformatics, AI/ML, and Global IT Infrastructure teams. The role focuses specifically on advancing our scientific computing capabilities through operational excellence, while ensuring our research teams can maximize the value of our high-performance computing investments.
As a key member of the technology leadership team, this position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and strategic evolution of our research computing environment. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise in scientific computing with strong business acumen to deliver innovative solutions that accelerate our research mission. While Global IT Infrastructure maintains our enterprise technology foundation, this role focuses exclusively on the specialized computing needs of our scientific teams, including high-performance computing, GPU-accelerated workflows, and research data management.
Job Responsibilities
Serve as the primary local IT Infrastructure contact for Edinburgh's Bioinformatics and AI/ML teams
Manage and optimize scientific computing infrastructure, including GPU clusters, high-performance storage systems, and virtualized environments
Collaborate with global IT teams to ensure infrastructure alignment with scientific computing needs
Lead technical planning and implementation of infrastructure improvements
Provide technical guidance on architecture decisions affecting scientific workflows
Manage and optimize WEKA storage systems and VSphere virtual environments
Support Linux-based scientific computing environments, leveraging managed services as appropriate
Implement and maintain monitoring solutions for complex computing environments
Participate in capacity planning and performance optimization initiatives
Drive infrastructure automation and continuous improvement
Manage relationships with vendors and technical partners
Vendor & Contract Management:
Manage third-party Linux support contract and contractor relationships
Define and monitor service level agreements
Ensure contractor compliance with company security policies
Review and approve contractor work
Manage vendor performance and escalations
Security & Compliance:
Act as primary point of contact for parent company security audits
Develop and maintain security compliance documentation
Coordinate and respond to penetration testing activities
Implement security recommendations and remediation plans
Ensure infrastructure meets corporate security standards
Participate in security incident response planning
Business Continuity:
Lead disaster recovery planning for scientific computing infrastructure
Coordinate and execute DR testing
Maintain DR documentation and procedures
Develop and maintain business continuity plans
Ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met
Financial Planning & Technical Debt:
Develop long-term capital planning for infrastructure
Manage infrastructure budget and forecasting for AskBio European locations
Identify and track technical debt
Create remediation plans for technical debt
Provide cost-benefit analysis for infrastructure investments
Manage infrastructure lifecycle planning
Develop business cases for infrastructure improvements
Key Competencies:
Technical:
Infrastructure architecture and design
Performance optimization
Problem-solving and troubleshooting
Security best practices
Technical documentation
Business & Management:
Contract negotiation and management
Budget planning and control
Risk management
Audit response and compliance
Strategic planning
Vendor management
Cost-benefit analysis
Interpersonal:
Strong communication skills
Stakeholder management
Team collaboration
Conflict resolution
Customer service orientation
Ability to bridge technical and scientific domains
Leadership:
Technical leadership
Project management
Mentoring and knowledge transfer
Change management
Strategic thinking
Impact Metrics: Success in this role will be measured by:
Infrastructure stability and performance improvements
Stakeholder satisfaction levels
Project delivery effectiveness
Technical problem resolution metrics
Team collaboration effectiveness
Innovation and process improvements
Note: This position requires occasional travel to other company locations and may require some out-of-hours support during critical maintenance windows or emergencies.
This role represents a critical position in our organization, bridging technical expertise with scientific computing needs while fostering strong working relationships between global teams.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
8+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering roles
Experience with high-performance computing environments
Proven experience supporting GPU-accelerated computing environments
Strong understanding of storage systems and networking
Experience with infrastructure monitoring and optimization tools
Demonstrated ability to work with scientific computing workflows
Experience managing vendor relationships and contracts
Knowledge of IT security and compliance requirements
Experience with disaster recovery planning and testing
Understanding of IT financial planning and budgeting
Experience with audit responses and compliance documentation
Strong experience with Linux administration and engineering
Extensive knowledge of virtualization technologies, particularly VSphere
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills
Experience with WEKA storage systems
Knowledge of AI/ML infrastructure requirements
Experience supporting bioinformatics workflows
Familiarity with container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Experience with infrastructure automation tools
Understanding of scientific computing software and frameworks
Previous experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure)
ITIL certification
Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, or similar)
Experience with GxP compliance
Experience with pharmaceutical industry regulations
Previous experience managing technical debt in regulated environments
DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)
Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa#
Full time, permanent
Walsall
Ref: RT01125
We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.
As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:
Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.
What we are about
We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats. These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.
By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.
For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.
You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035 per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.
Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025.
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
About Us
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment
Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
04/06/2025
Full time
DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)
Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa#
Full time, permanent
Walsall
Ref: RT01125
We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.
As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:
Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.
What we are about
We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats. These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.
By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.
For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.
You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035 per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.
Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025.
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
About Us
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment
Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle). Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions.
The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division
A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.
Job Title: Technical Business Lead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions
Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians
Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards
Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded
Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation
Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals
Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed
Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements
Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required
Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes
What we are looking for:
Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals
Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development
Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles
Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components.
Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices
Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana)
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion
Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle). Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions.
The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division
A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.
Job Title: Technical Business Lead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions
Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians
Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards
Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded
Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation
Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals
Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed
Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements
Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required
Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes
What we are looking for:
Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals
Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development
Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles
Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components.
Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices
Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana)
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion
Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK and a charity with over 48,000 members. We provide opportunities for 300 staff and have an annual turnover of more than £12m.We are a registered charity employing over 100 career staff and 300 student staff, with an annual turnover of more than £12m, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work.
Job description
Do you have experience leading the delivery of IT & digital projects? Do you have experience managing a team? If so, we want to hear from you.
The IT & Digital Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective operational delivery and continuous improvement of IT and digital services at Students' Union UCL. The role is responsible for the management of the IT & Digital team, supervising and supporting their day-to-day work and professional development. Reporting to the Head of IT & Digital, the role will work with them and stakeholders across the organisation to collaboratively design, plan and implement innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and elevate user experience. They will ensure high levels of quality and customer satisfaction, enabling the Union to deliver more for our members through secure, stable and effective IT and digital tools.
Please view the Job Pack below for more details on our organisation and the role, including the full job description and person specification.
How to Apply
Please apply directly through our website using the apply button.
Applicants should note that CVs will not be accepted and that the statement of support for application should address the selection criteria in the person specification and outline your reasons for applying.
Please note, unfortunately Students’ Union UCL are not in the position to sponsor any work visas at this time.
26/02/2025
Full time
Students’ Union UCL is an organisation that exists to make more happen. We are the representative body for University College London’s (UCL) students, one of the most diverse student communities in the world. We are one of the largest student-led organisations in the UK and a charity with over 48,000 members. We provide opportunities for 300 staff and have an annual turnover of more than £12m.We are a registered charity employing over 100 career staff and 300 student staff, with an annual turnover of more than £12m, delivering a wide range of services and representative functions for UCL students. We have the widest portfolio of services of any student organisation in the country, managing UCL’s extracurricular programmes for sport, music, drama, dance, media, volunteering, academic societies and intercultural engagement; providing a wide range of fantastic social spaces; leading on student democracy and representation across UCL; and offering excellent student support services.
It's an exciting time to join our growing organisation as we lead the delivery of UCL’s groundbreaking Student Life Strategy. This is enabling us to build more programmes to improve students’ mental and physical wellbeing, promote genuine equity for all, build students’ skills and confidence, develop their international connections and intercultural skills, and make a real contribution to our local community.
We support hybrid working. Excellent benefits including defined benefit pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement. We are proud of high levels of staff engagement and pride ourselves on being a great place to work.
Job description
Do you have experience leading the delivery of IT & digital projects? Do you have experience managing a team? If so, we want to hear from you.
The IT & Digital Manager is responsible for ensuring the effective operational delivery and continuous improvement of IT and digital services at Students' Union UCL. The role is responsible for the management of the IT & Digital team, supervising and supporting their day-to-day work and professional development. Reporting to the Head of IT & Digital, the role will work with them and stakeholders across the organisation to collaboratively design, plan and implement innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and elevate user experience. They will ensure high levels of quality and customer satisfaction, enabling the Union to deliver more for our members through secure, stable and effective IT and digital tools.
Please view the Job Pack below for more details on our organisation and the role, including the full job description and person specification.
How to Apply
Please apply directly through our website using the apply button.
Applicants should note that CVs will not be accepted and that the statement of support for application should address the selection criteria in the person specification and outline your reasons for applying.
Please note, unfortunately Students’ Union UCL are not in the position to sponsor any work visas at this 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
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
Children's Prize Manager The Booker Prize Foundation Contract and location : Fixed term for three years, 4 days a week, UK-based hybrid working with minimum number of days per week in the London office to be agreed on contract Salary : £44,000-£48,000 depending on experience (FTE of £55,000-£60,000) Reporting to : Director of Prizes Application details: Email covering letter (two pages maximum) and CV to Deadline for applications : Midnight on Sunday, 8 February 2026 About the role We are looking to recruit a dynamic and creative Children's Prize Manager to lead the strategic development and delivery of the new Children's Booker Prize supported by AKO Foundation, which launches this spring. The successful candidate will be tasked with ensuring the prize celebrates outstanding children's literature, inspires young people to discover and read great contemporary fiction, and connects with communities globally. This exciting new role, which will be integral to the success of the Children's Booker Prize, reports into our Director of Prizes, will manage a Schools Engagement Lead, and have additional support from the team Administrative Assistant - both positions that are also currently being recruited. The Children's Prize Manager will also work closely with the wider Booker Prize Foundation teams on the communications, marketing and digital campaigns. About the Booker Prize Foundation and the Children's Booker Prize The Booker Prize Foundation is a registered charity, established in 2002, which is responsible for awarding the Booker Prize, the International Booker Prize and now the Children's Booker Prize. It exists to inspire more people to read the world's best fiction, driven by a simple belief: that great fiction not only brings joy to millions but has the power to change the way we think about the world. Our aim is to foster a love of reading and to support writers and readers of the future. The Booker Prizes occupy a unique position in the literary sphere, enjoying an enviable reputation as a cultural institution that is highly respected, much loved and hotly debated throughout the world. Over the past 50 years, almost 700 extraordinary books have been brought to the attention of the public, influencing reading tastes and transforming culture in Britain and beyond, along with the careers of hundreds of authors from around the globe. In adding a year-round, far-reaching digital portfolio, the Booker Prizes are now the globally recognised home of great writing. This spring, the Booker Prize Foundation is launching the Children's Booker Prize supported by AKO Foundation. It is the first prize for children's fiction and the first major new prize from the Booker Prize Foundation in two decades. The Children's Booker Prize, which will be awarded annually from 2027, will celebrate the best contemporary fiction for children aged eight to 12 years old, written in or translated into English and published in the UK and/or Ireland. The aim of the prize is to engage and grow a new generation of readers by recognising and championing the best children's fiction from writers around the world. The founding partner and principal funder of the Children's Booker Prize is AKO Foundation, a grant-giving charitable foundation focused on supporting charities that improve education and the wellbeing of young people, promote the arts, and combat the climate emergency. AKO Foundation has generously committed to supporting the prize for its first three years. The development of the prize over the last three years has been made possible with thanks to donations from a small group of philanthropic supporters. The inaugural £50,000 award for children's fiction will open for submissions in spring 2026, with the shortlist of eight books chosen by a panel of adult judges, chaired by the UK's Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce, announced in November 2026. The winner, to be announced in February 2027, will be selected by a combined panel of judges, with three child judges joining the adults. At least 30,000 copies of the shortlisted and winning books will be gifted to ensure more children can own and read the world's best fiction. Visit for more information Children's Prize Manager key responsibilities • Prize management o Oversee all aspects of the management of the Children's Booker Prize, including the rules, the submissions from publishers and the judging processes o Liaise with judges, publishers, authors and agents to ensure smooth operations and strong industry engagement. o Manage the Schools Engagement Lead, working together to develop and manage child protection and safeguarding policies o Maintain the CRM database • Audience development o Design and implement strategies to grow awareness and participation with young people, their families and educators. o Work closely with the content team to develop campaigns across digital platforms to promote the prize and its activities. o Work closely with the Communications Manager on the PR strategy and delivery • Partnerships & stakeholder relations o Work with the Director of Development and digital marketing colleagues to build and manage relationships with potential partners to support prize activities, including brands, literacy charities, arts and culture organisations, and media partners. o Meet with and create reports for the AKO Foundation and other partners of the prize o Work with retail and library partners to ensure the prize is supported across major and independent retailers, public and school libraries o Represent the prize at industry events, conferences, and public forums. • Event delivery o Oversee planning and delivery of prize-related events, including an award ceremony, author visits, festival/bookshop events and school engagement activities. • Book distribution o Co-ordinate delivery of 30,000 shortlist books each year via key partners including the National Literary Trust, the Reading Agency, The Children's Book Project, BookBanks and Onside. • Education & schools engagement o Manage the Schools Engagement Lead in their work to drive schools' and children's awareness of and meaningful participation in the prize • Evaluation o Coordinate with the wider team the evaluation of the prize and related initiatives to measure its ongoing impact The ideal candidate will have: • Significant and proven experience in project management and stakeholder engagement • Experience of working with and ongoing contacts in children's brands • Excellent written and spoken communication skills and confidence in relationship-building • Strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and work with multiple teams • A demonstrable creative and strategic approach to audience development with children, their families and educators • The ability to manage budgets and deliver projects on time and within scope • Familiarity with PR, marketing, digital and event engagement strategies • Understanding of child protection and safeguarding requirements • Proficiency in collating and presenting information using Microsoft Office and will become adept at using shared office systems such as Asana, Slack • Passion for children's literature and for promoting reading for pleasure among young audiences. It would be desirable for the candidate to have: • Knowledge of the children's publishing sector, as well as current trends in children's literature • Line management experience • Experience managing large-scale events for children • Experience working with schools or educational organisations. How to apply Please send a covering letter of no more than two pages outlining your suitability for the role and a CV by midnight on Sunday, 8 February to . In your covering letter, please explain why you are interested in the position and how your experience and skills match what we are looking for. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. Candidates will be invited to interview on 18 February, although this is subject to change.
23/01/2026
Full time
Children's Prize Manager The Booker Prize Foundation Contract and location : Fixed term for three years, 4 days a week, UK-based hybrid working with minimum number of days per week in the London office to be agreed on contract Salary : £44,000-£48,000 depending on experience (FTE of £55,000-£60,000) Reporting to : Director of Prizes Application details: Email covering letter (two pages maximum) and CV to Deadline for applications : Midnight on Sunday, 8 February 2026 About the role We are looking to recruit a dynamic and creative Children's Prize Manager to lead the strategic development and delivery of the new Children's Booker Prize supported by AKO Foundation, which launches this spring. The successful candidate will be tasked with ensuring the prize celebrates outstanding children's literature, inspires young people to discover and read great contemporary fiction, and connects with communities globally. This exciting new role, which will be integral to the success of the Children's Booker Prize, reports into our Director of Prizes, will manage a Schools Engagement Lead, and have additional support from the team Administrative Assistant - both positions that are also currently being recruited. The Children's Prize Manager will also work closely with the wider Booker Prize Foundation teams on the communications, marketing and digital campaigns. About the Booker Prize Foundation and the Children's Booker Prize The Booker Prize Foundation is a registered charity, established in 2002, which is responsible for awarding the Booker Prize, the International Booker Prize and now the Children's Booker Prize. It exists to inspire more people to read the world's best fiction, driven by a simple belief: that great fiction not only brings joy to millions but has the power to change the way we think about the world. Our aim is to foster a love of reading and to support writers and readers of the future. The Booker Prizes occupy a unique position in the literary sphere, enjoying an enviable reputation as a cultural institution that is highly respected, much loved and hotly debated throughout the world. Over the past 50 years, almost 700 extraordinary books have been brought to the attention of the public, influencing reading tastes and transforming culture in Britain and beyond, along with the careers of hundreds of authors from around the globe. In adding a year-round, far-reaching digital portfolio, the Booker Prizes are now the globally recognised home of great writing. This spring, the Booker Prize Foundation is launching the Children's Booker Prize supported by AKO Foundation. It is the first prize for children's fiction and the first major new prize from the Booker Prize Foundation in two decades. The Children's Booker Prize, which will be awarded annually from 2027, will celebrate the best contemporary fiction for children aged eight to 12 years old, written in or translated into English and published in the UK and/or Ireland. The aim of the prize is to engage and grow a new generation of readers by recognising and championing the best children's fiction from writers around the world. The founding partner and principal funder of the Children's Booker Prize is AKO Foundation, a grant-giving charitable foundation focused on supporting charities that improve education and the wellbeing of young people, promote the arts, and combat the climate emergency. AKO Foundation has generously committed to supporting the prize for its first three years. The development of the prize over the last three years has been made possible with thanks to donations from a small group of philanthropic supporters. The inaugural £50,000 award for children's fiction will open for submissions in spring 2026, with the shortlist of eight books chosen by a panel of adult judges, chaired by the UK's Children's Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce, announced in November 2026. The winner, to be announced in February 2027, will be selected by a combined panel of judges, with three child judges joining the adults. At least 30,000 copies of the shortlisted and winning books will be gifted to ensure more children can own and read the world's best fiction. Visit for more information Children's Prize Manager key responsibilities • Prize management o Oversee all aspects of the management of the Children's Booker Prize, including the rules, the submissions from publishers and the judging processes o Liaise with judges, publishers, authors and agents to ensure smooth operations and strong industry engagement. o Manage the Schools Engagement Lead, working together to develop and manage child protection and safeguarding policies o Maintain the CRM database • Audience development o Design and implement strategies to grow awareness and participation with young people, their families and educators. o Work closely with the content team to develop campaigns across digital platforms to promote the prize and its activities. o Work closely with the Communications Manager on the PR strategy and delivery • Partnerships & stakeholder relations o Work with the Director of Development and digital marketing colleagues to build and manage relationships with potential partners to support prize activities, including brands, literacy charities, arts and culture organisations, and media partners. o Meet with and create reports for the AKO Foundation and other partners of the prize o Work with retail and library partners to ensure the prize is supported across major and independent retailers, public and school libraries o Represent the prize at industry events, conferences, and public forums. • Event delivery o Oversee planning and delivery of prize-related events, including an award ceremony, author visits, festival/bookshop events and school engagement activities. • Book distribution o Co-ordinate delivery of 30,000 shortlist books each year via key partners including the National Literary Trust, the Reading Agency, The Children's Book Project, BookBanks and Onside. • Education & schools engagement o Manage the Schools Engagement Lead in their work to drive schools' and children's awareness of and meaningful participation in the prize • Evaluation o Coordinate with the wider team the evaluation of the prize and related initiatives to measure its ongoing impact The ideal candidate will have: • Significant and proven experience in project management and stakeholder engagement • Experience of working with and ongoing contacts in children's brands • Excellent written and spoken communication skills and confidence in relationship-building • Strong attention to detail, the ability to multi-task and work with multiple teams • A demonstrable creative and strategic approach to audience development with children, their families and educators • The ability to manage budgets and deliver projects on time and within scope • Familiarity with PR, marketing, digital and event engagement strategies • Understanding of child protection and safeguarding requirements • Proficiency in collating and presenting information using Microsoft Office and will become adept at using shared office systems such as Asana, Slack • Passion for children's literature and for promoting reading for pleasure among young audiences. It would be desirable for the candidate to have: • Knowledge of the children's publishing sector, as well as current trends in children's literature • Line management experience • Experience managing large-scale events for children • Experience working with schools or educational organisations. How to apply Please send a covering letter of no more than two pages outlining your suitability for the role and a CV by midnight on Sunday, 8 February to . In your covering letter, please explain why you are interested in the position and how your experience and skills match what we are looking for. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. Candidates will be invited to interview on 18 February, although this is subject to change.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge/Hybrid ( 3 days per week in office)
Salary: £50,900 - £68,000
Location: Cambridge/Hybrid ( 3 days per week in office)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Play a pivotal role in shaping the Data landscape of our organisation.
The Delivery Manager must have a strong technical background as this role is a hands-on position that involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-level solutions. You'll be responsible for planning, designing, building, securing, and monitoring innovative solutions
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.
About the role
The job holder is required to define and drive quality, consistency, and excellence in all aspects of Data Engineering within the Enterprise Data Teams with change control process and collaborative work.
Mentor a team of developers/engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Provide technical expertise in the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions.
Takes responsibility for ensuring that the deliverables of the EDP Squads are managed in accordance with Cambridge Technologies standards, process, and documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and contribute to the overall technical strategy.
Manage issues, risks, and dependencies, and ensure these are communicated and acknowledged effectively.
Ensure the use of best practices, coding standards, and proper documentation in all technical deliverables.
To translate business problems and opportunities into data engineering solutions
Continually develops data engineering knowledge and skills so that they remain current in a fast-changing field.
Identifies and manages risks and issues proactively with and on behalf of the team.
This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition.
About You
If you're a tech-savvy leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, this role is for you.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Proven experience in dev ops, software development, data engineering, or a similar role.
Demonstrate data management and coding skills.
Experience building complex data solutions, data integration processes and tools, data quality / testing data solutions and bug fixing.
Excellent experience in AWS services, Big Data solutions and at least one of the following (Data integration, Serverless, Storage and database management, SAS application management).
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead technical discussions.
Familiarity with agile methodologies and working in cross-functional squads.
For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site.
We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for.
Rewards and benefits
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
Discretionary annual bonus
Group personal pension scheme
Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
Green travel schemes
Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.
We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 15th March. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place from 18th March.
If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect:
A 30-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager.
First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a presentation and technical questions in interview.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.
We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter.
Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.
We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
23/01/2026
Full time
Salary: £50,900 - £68,000
Location: Cambridge/Hybrid ( 3 days per week in office)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Play a pivotal role in shaping the Data landscape of our organisation.
The Delivery Manager must have a strong technical background as this role is a hands-on position that involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver enterprise-level solutions. You'll be responsible for planning, designing, building, securing, and monitoring innovative solutions
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.
About the role
The job holder is required to define and drive quality, consistency, and excellence in all aspects of Data Engineering within the Enterprise Data Teams with change control process and collaborative work.
Mentor a team of developers/engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
Provide technical expertise in the design, development, and implementation of complex software solutions.
Takes responsibility for ensuring that the deliverables of the EDP Squads are managed in accordance with Cambridge Technologies standards, process, and documentation.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and contribute to the overall technical strategy.
Manage issues, risks, and dependencies, and ensure these are communicated and acknowledged effectively.
Ensure the use of best practices, coding standards, and proper documentation in all technical deliverables.
To translate business problems and opportunities into data engineering solutions
Continually develops data engineering knowledge and skills so that they remain current in a fast-changing field.
Identifies and manages risks and issues proactively with and on behalf of the team.
This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition.
About You
If you're a tech-savvy leader who thrives on solving complex challenges, this role is for you.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Proven experience in dev ops, software development, data engineering, or a similar role.
Demonstrate data management and coding skills.
Experience building complex data solutions, data integration processes and tools, data quality / testing data solutions and bug fixing.
Excellent experience in AWS services, Big Data solutions and at least one of the following (Data integration, Serverless, Storage and database management, SAS application management).
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to lead technical discussions.
Familiarity with agile methodologies and working in cross-functional squads.
For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site.
We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for.
Rewards and benefits
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package , featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
Discretionary annual bonus
Group personal pension scheme
Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
Green travel schemes
Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.
We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 15th March. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place from 18th March.
If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect:
A 30-minute screening call with the Hiring Manager.
First stage virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a presentation and technical questions in interview.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.
We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter.
Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.
We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
Infrastructure SQL DBA - SaaS/SQL - Birmingham - Hybrid 3 days per week required on site - Hybrid working Salary - £40,000 - £48,000 Infrastructure SQL DBA required for a leading customer based in Birmingham on a permanent basis. We are seeking a skilled Infrastructure SQL DBA, to provide hands-on support across Windows systems, databases, and hosted applications, while also playing a key part in professional services delivery and internal tooling improvements. Key Skills and Responsibilities: Provide support across desktop environments, Windows systems, databases, and hosted applications. Diagnose and optimise SQL performance issues Deliver high-quality professional services, including data migrations, system installations, and transfers. Contribute to the development of internal support infrastructure, such as ticketing systems and knowledge-sharing platforms Own Azure environments and DevOps practices Act as primary point of contact for infrastructure & DevOps Windows Desktop and Server administration (setup, maintenance, troubleshooting) MSSQL tuning and troubleshooting SaaS platform or migration experience. Proven experience in 2nd line or infrastructure support dealing with complex client problems Interest in DevOps practices, automation and CI/CD pipelines Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Lewis Rushton at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy
23/01/2026
Full time
Infrastructure SQL DBA - SaaS/SQL - Birmingham - Hybrid 3 days per week required on site - Hybrid working Salary - £40,000 - £48,000 Infrastructure SQL DBA required for a leading customer based in Birmingham on a permanent basis. We are seeking a skilled Infrastructure SQL DBA, to provide hands-on support across Windows systems, databases, and hosted applications, while also playing a key part in professional services delivery and internal tooling improvements. Key Skills and Responsibilities: Provide support across desktop environments, Windows systems, databases, and hosted applications. Diagnose and optimise SQL performance issues Deliver high-quality professional services, including data migrations, system installations, and transfers. Contribute to the development of internal support infrastructure, such as ticketing systems and knowledge-sharing platforms Own Azure environments and DevOps practices Act as primary point of contact for infrastructure & DevOps Windows Desktop and Server administration (setup, maintenance, troubleshooting) MSSQL tuning and troubleshooting SaaS platform or migration experience. Proven experience in 2nd line or infrastructure support dealing with complex client problems Interest in DevOps practices, automation and CI/CD pipelines Interested? Please submit your updated CV to Lewis Rushton at Crimson for immediate consideration. Not interested? Do you know someone who might be a perfect fit for this role? Refer a friend and earn £250 worth of vouchers! Crimson is acting as an employment agency regarding this vacancy
Strategic Workforce Services (SWS) Regional Resource Coordinator Our client is looking to recruit a SWS Regional Resource Coordinator to join them ASAP on a long term contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting their Strategic Workforce Services (SWS) vertical within the Global Incubation Hub, which is vital for resourcing needs across Customer Service and Support (CSS). Key responsibilities Collaborating with CSS Delivery Leadership to identify and address workforce needs. Allocating resources and managing workforce capacity to ensure optimal team performance. Coordinating with approved suppliers to mobilize workforce resources effectively. Driving workforce optimization initiatives to meet project and service delivery goals. Monitoring and reporting on workforce metrics, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Managing relationships with key stakeholders, including Hiring Managers (HMs), Regional and Global directors, Suppliers, and Employer of Record (EoR) partners. Handling Purchase Requisitions (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO) as needed. Ensuring adherence to processes and KPI deliverables and providing communication and interface with all areas supported by WMS. Supporting other Regional Coordinators globally as needed. Skills Experience in how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analysing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effective supplier and stakeholder management abilities. Strong time management and problem-solving skills. Experience in decision making, negotiations, and risk assessments. Ability to deliver solutions while mitigating or removing obstacles. Demonstrated ability to present to stakeholders of all levels, from department overviews to budget updates and leadership reports. Experience in managing workforce plans, budget commitments, resource allocation, progress tracking, and on-time delivery within budget constraints. Desirable Requirements Experience with ServiceNow Advanced skills in Excel and the Microsoft Suite. Knowledge of program/project management methodologies such as Six Sigma, PMP certification, or Agile project delivery. Data analysis and analytics experience. Exposure to customer support organizations. 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
23/01/2026
Contractor
Strategic Workforce Services (SWS) Regional Resource Coordinator Our client is looking to recruit a SWS Regional Resource Coordinator to join them ASAP on a long term contract. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting their Strategic Workforce Services (SWS) vertical within the Global Incubation Hub, which is vital for resourcing needs across Customer Service and Support (CSS). Key responsibilities Collaborating with CSS Delivery Leadership to identify and address workforce needs. Allocating resources and managing workforce capacity to ensure optimal team performance. Coordinating with approved suppliers to mobilize workforce resources effectively. Driving workforce optimization initiatives to meet project and service delivery goals. Monitoring and reporting on workforce metrics, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Managing relationships with key stakeholders, including Hiring Managers (HMs), Regional and Global directors, Suppliers, and Employer of Record (EoR) partners. Handling Purchase Requisitions (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO) as needed. Ensuring adherence to processes and KPI deliverables and providing communication and interface with all areas supported by WMS. Supporting other Regional Coordinators globally as needed. Skills Experience in how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analysing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Effective supplier and stakeholder management abilities. Strong time management and problem-solving skills. Experience in decision making, negotiations, and risk assessments. Ability to deliver solutions while mitigating or removing obstacles. Demonstrated ability to present to stakeholders of all levels, from department overviews to budget updates and leadership reports. Experience in managing workforce plans, budget commitments, resource allocation, progress tracking, and on-time delivery within budget constraints. Desirable Requirements Experience with ServiceNow Advanced skills in Excel and the Microsoft Suite. Knowledge of program/project management methodologies such as Six Sigma, PMP certification, or Agile project delivery. Data analysis and analytics experience. Exposure to customer support organizations. 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
A leading consultancy is looking for Oracle Training specialists with in-depth knowledge of Oracle Fusion from a Finance, SCM and/or HCM perspective. A solid experience of end-to-end training analysis, development and training delivery is required for this role. Strong stakeholder management, communication and teamworking is required for this role. Apply now for full details.
23/01/2026
A leading consultancy is looking for Oracle Training specialists with in-depth knowledge of Oracle Fusion from a Finance, SCM and/or HCM perspective. A solid experience of end-to-end training analysis, development and training delivery is required for this role. Strong stakeholder management, communication and teamworking is required for this role. Apply now for full details.
System Analyst- DC Pensions We are currently recruiting for a Systems Analyst with Defined Contribution experience to join one of our Insurance clients on a 6-month contract. Inside IR35 Hybrid Responsibilities: Serve as the primary technical liaison between product, business, and software development teams, ensuring technical requirements, architectural considerations, and best practices are Embedded in product design and delivery. Translate business objectives into actionable technical steps, defining and prioritising features and initiatives that balance business, technology, and end-user needs. Lead business process modelling and ensure comprehensive, up-to-date system documentation to support technical clarity and traceability. Collaborate closely with developers to guide technical implementation, integration, and troubleshooting throughout the software development life cycle. Proactively identify, assess, and manage technical risks and issues, providing clear progress reporting and escalation as required. Practical familiarity with web technologies, enterprise technology stacks, and relational databases (including SQL skills), with the ability to evaluate and recommend technical approaches. Experience collaborating with designers and developers, with a solid understanding of UX/UI processes and their technical implications. Ability to produce comprehensive application and business requirements, technical specifications, and maintain high-quality technical documentation in line with industry standards. Experience Pensions Administration experience Familiarity with IT Quality Management frameworks, security protocols, and compliance standards relevant to financial services. Knowledge of emerging technologies (eg, AI/ML, data analytics) and their application in financial products. Proven track record of evaluating and recommending new technologies, frameworks, or tools to enhance product capabilities. Experience mentoring or coaching technical teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Strong understanding of performance optimisation, scalability, and system reliability in enterprise environments. Ability to contribute to technical strategy, roadmap planning, and long-term product vision. Proven experience in systems analysis or technical business analysis within financial services, insurance, or pensions industries, with a strong track record of delivering technical solutions. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
23/01/2026
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System Analyst- DC Pensions We are currently recruiting for a Systems Analyst with Defined Contribution experience to join one of our Insurance clients on a 6-month contract. Inside IR35 Hybrid Responsibilities: Serve as the primary technical liaison between product, business, and software development teams, ensuring technical requirements, architectural considerations, and best practices are Embedded in product design and delivery. Translate business objectives into actionable technical steps, defining and prioritising features and initiatives that balance business, technology, and end-user needs. Lead business process modelling and ensure comprehensive, up-to-date system documentation to support technical clarity and traceability. Collaborate closely with developers to guide technical implementation, integration, and troubleshooting throughout the software development life cycle. Proactively identify, assess, and manage technical risks and issues, providing clear progress reporting and escalation as required. Practical familiarity with web technologies, enterprise technology stacks, and relational databases (including SQL skills), with the ability to evaluate and recommend technical approaches. Experience collaborating with designers and developers, with a solid understanding of UX/UI processes and their technical implications. Ability to produce comprehensive application and business requirements, technical specifications, and maintain high-quality technical documentation in line with industry standards. Experience Pensions Administration experience Familiarity with IT Quality Management frameworks, security protocols, and compliance standards relevant to financial services. Knowledge of emerging technologies (eg, AI/ML, data analytics) and their application in financial products. Proven track record of evaluating and recommending new technologies, frameworks, or tools to enhance product capabilities. Experience mentoring or coaching technical teams, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Strong understanding of performance optimisation, scalability, and system reliability in enterprise environments. Ability to contribute to technical strategy, roadmap planning, and long-term product vision. Proven experience in systems analysis or technical business analysis within financial services, insurance, or pensions industries, with a strong track record of delivering technical solutions. Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
We're looking for an experienced Solution Architect to help shape and deliver modern, user-centred digital platforms. Working a hybrid model (2 days in the office, 3 from home) for a company based in central Milton Keynes you'll provide technical leadership across the full delivery life cycle, designing secure, scalable and accessible solutions that balance business needs, regulation and best practice. Working in a design-led, cloud-first environment, you'll collaborate closely with product, engineering, UX and delivery partners to ensure architectural integrity from concept to go-live. You will - Design scalable, API-first, cloud-native digital solutions (Azure). Lead architectural design and assurance across delivery teams. Champion accessibility, sustainability and inclusive design (WCAG). Guide teams on DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code and SaaS platforms. Provide technical oversight, governance and vendor assurance. Promote reuse, low-code/no-code solutions and reduction of technical debt. You must have - Extensive experience designing and delivering digital platforms. Hands-on experience with Sitecore or similar CMS platforms. Proven expertise in secure, cloud-native and API-led architectures. Experience working in agile, multi-disciplinary and multi-vendor teams. Understanding of digital engagement tools (analytics, consent, personalisation). Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly and pragmatically. If you enjoy shaping digital ecosystems, influencing technical direction and enabling high-quality delivery, we'd love to hear from you.
23/01/2026
Full time
We're looking for an experienced Solution Architect to help shape and deliver modern, user-centred digital platforms. Working a hybrid model (2 days in the office, 3 from home) for a company based in central Milton Keynes you'll provide technical leadership across the full delivery life cycle, designing secure, scalable and accessible solutions that balance business needs, regulation and best practice. Working in a design-led, cloud-first environment, you'll collaborate closely with product, engineering, UX and delivery partners to ensure architectural integrity from concept to go-live. You will - Design scalable, API-first, cloud-native digital solutions (Azure). Lead architectural design and assurance across delivery teams. Champion accessibility, sustainability and inclusive design (WCAG). Guide teams on DevOps, CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code and SaaS platforms. Provide technical oversight, governance and vendor assurance. Promote reuse, low-code/no-code solutions and reduction of technical debt. You must have - Extensive experience designing and delivering digital platforms. Hands-on experience with Sitecore or similar CMS platforms. Proven expertise in secure, cloud-native and API-led architectures. Experience working in agile, multi-disciplinary and multi-vendor teams. Understanding of digital engagement tools (analytics, consent, personalisation). Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly and pragmatically. If you enjoy shaping digital ecosystems, influencing technical direction and enabling high-quality delivery, we'd love to hear from you.
Cloud Solutions Specialist - Hybrid - London (Hybrid) - c£50K We're working with a fast-growing MSP/IT consultancy that is expanding its cloud and infrastructure delivery team and is looking for an experienced Cloud Solutions Specialist. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role delivering cloud, networking, and modern workplace projects for a diverse client base across the South East. This role would suit a candidate that enjoys project delivery, working directly with customers, and operating in a consultancy-style environment where no two weeks look the same. Your Role & Responsibilities Deliver a wide range of cloud, network, and infrastructure projects, from minor upgrades to major transformations Act as a technical escalation point for junior engineers and support delivery quality Support pre-sales activities, including solution design, site surveys, and technical input Lead client onboarding and ensure a smooth transition into support teams Ensure SLA commitments and service quality are consistently met Participate in an optional out-of-hours support rota Key Experience & Skills 3+ years' experience working in an MSP or IT consultancy environment Proven delivery of cloud projects, including: Microsoft 365 migrations Azure deployments SharePoint Online, Intune, and Teams Strong customer-facing and communication skills Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment If you'd like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Evie Ellson or send your CV to (see below)
23/01/2026
Full time
Cloud Solutions Specialist - Hybrid - London (Hybrid) - c£50K We're working with a fast-growing MSP/IT consultancy that is expanding its cloud and infrastructure delivery team and is looking for an experienced Cloud Solutions Specialist. This is a hands-on, customer-facing role delivering cloud, networking, and modern workplace projects for a diverse client base across the South East. This role would suit a candidate that enjoys project delivery, working directly with customers, and operating in a consultancy-style environment where no two weeks look the same. Your Role & Responsibilities Deliver a wide range of cloud, network, and infrastructure projects, from minor upgrades to major transformations Act as a technical escalation point for junior engineers and support delivery quality Support pre-sales activities, including solution design, site surveys, and technical input Lead client onboarding and ensure a smooth transition into support teams Ensure SLA commitments and service quality are consistently met Participate in an optional out-of-hours support rota Key Experience & Skills 3+ years' experience working in an MSP or IT consultancy environment Proven delivery of cloud projects, including: Microsoft 365 migrations Azure deployments SharePoint Online, Intune, and Teams Strong customer-facing and communication skills Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment If you'd like to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Evie Ellson or send your CV to (see below)
SAP HR Functional Consultant Description We are seeking a permanent SAP HR Functional Consultant to join our team and play a key role in delivering and continuously improving our HR technology landscape. In this role, you will contribute to long-term digital transformation initiatives, working closely with both Project and Product teams to deliver sustainable, high-quality SAP SuccessFactors solutions. You will partner with business stakeholders to design solutions that balance best- practice processes with business differentiation, ensuring customisation is applied thoughtfully and only where it adds value. What you'll be doing as SAP HR Functional Consultant Build strong, ongoing relationships with HR and business stakeholders to understand current and future process needs. Design, configure, and continuously enhance SAP SuccessFactors modules in line with organisational requirements and SAP best practices. Lead and support end-to-end delivery across the full solution lifecycle, including design, build, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support. Translate complex HR requirements into clear, scalable functional designs and system configurations. Plan and execute functional and user acceptance testing, ensuring data integrity and solution quality. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve functional issues, working closely with technical teams as needed. Provide long-term support and optimisation of implemented solutions, incorporating user feedback and evolving business needs. Maintain comprehensive documentation, including configurations, process flows, and user guides. Participate in Agile delivery practices, contributing to sprint planning, stand-ups, and continuous improvement initiatives. Base location - Hybrid - Reading Working pattern - 36 hours Monday to Friday What you should bring to the role Essential Hands-on experience implementing and supporting SAP SuccessFactors solutions in a permanent or long-term environment. Demonstrated experience delivering end-to-end SAP HR projects and owning solutions beyond initial implementation. Strong analytical and documentation skills, with the ability to translate complex HR requirements into effective system solutions. Experience working within Agile delivery frameworks. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with a collaborative, relationship-focused approach. Ability to identify HR process improvement opportunities and deliver sustainable, SAP-driven solutions. Desirable Foundational understanding of ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming). Experience creating test scripts, executing system and UAT testing, and validating solutions against business requirements. What's in it for you? Competitive salary of up to 70,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
23/01/2026
Full time
SAP HR Functional Consultant Description We are seeking a permanent SAP HR Functional Consultant to join our team and play a key role in delivering and continuously improving our HR technology landscape. In this role, you will contribute to long-term digital transformation initiatives, working closely with both Project and Product teams to deliver sustainable, high-quality SAP SuccessFactors solutions. You will partner with business stakeholders to design solutions that balance best- practice processes with business differentiation, ensuring customisation is applied thoughtfully and only where it adds value. What you'll be doing as SAP HR Functional Consultant Build strong, ongoing relationships with HR and business stakeholders to understand current and future process needs. Design, configure, and continuously enhance SAP SuccessFactors modules in line with organisational requirements and SAP best practices. Lead and support end-to-end delivery across the full solution lifecycle, including design, build, testing, deployment, and post-go-live support. Translate complex HR requirements into clear, scalable functional designs and system configurations. Plan and execute functional and user acceptance testing, ensuring data integrity and solution quality. Investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve functional issues, working closely with technical teams as needed. Provide long-term support and optimisation of implemented solutions, incorporating user feedback and evolving business needs. Maintain comprehensive documentation, including configurations, process flows, and user guides. Participate in Agile delivery practices, contributing to sprint planning, stand-ups, and continuous improvement initiatives. Base location - Hybrid - Reading Working pattern - 36 hours Monday to Friday What you should bring to the role Essential Hands-on experience implementing and supporting SAP SuccessFactors solutions in a permanent or long-term environment. Demonstrated experience delivering end-to-end SAP HR projects and owning solutions beyond initial implementation. Strong analytical and documentation skills, with the ability to translate complex HR requirements into effective system solutions. Experience working within Agile delivery frameworks. Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with a collaborative, relationship-focused approach. Ability to identify HR process improvement opportunities and deliver sustainable, SAP-driven solutions. Desirable Foundational understanding of ABAP (Advanced Business Application Programming). Experience creating test scripts, executing system and UAT testing, and validating solutions against business requirements. What's in it for you? Competitive salary of up to 70,000 per annum, depending on experience. Annual Leave - 26 days holiday per year, increasing to 30 with the length of service (plus bank holidays) Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets. Generous Pension Scheme through AON. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family's health and wellbeing, and your finances - from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.
Business Systems Analyst- UK Telecommuter Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. About the role: As a Fortune 5 business, we're one of the world's leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you'll have or the challenges you'll encounter. We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability, we're on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding team's healthcare system work better for everyone. As a Business Systems Analyst, you will be responsible for creating and delivering high quality system solutions for our applications, products and services across all technology functions. You consult with users and technology specialists to define business processes and the information systems for supporting those processes. Individuals in this role may perform analysis and serve as business liaisons to understand and refine business requirements. You provide technical support in developing systems that are cost effective and meet users' requirements. This function works to create systems that work together in a cohesive manner, enforcing standards and methods consistently across the enterprise. Roles may support both current system improvements and maintenance along with new system development. Travel: At least 50% travel is required between Ireland and UK sites international travel to the US may be required on exceptional basis. The individual must have a valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle. There will be occasional weekend work to support clients Go Live. Roles and Responsibilities of the Business Systems Analyst: Applications training for customers. Echo reporting configuration and training for customers Haemo, Cath Reporting and BCIS data entry configuration and training for customers. Workflow customisation and design to hospital customers Support sales efforts for indirect sales including product demonstrations. Work closely with customers to benchmark, design, plan and implement optimal. Haemodynamic and Cardiac Clinical Reporting solutions Support the installation, servicing and repair of complex clinical equipment and systems. Check and approve operational quality of system equipment prior to clinical use. Instruct customers in the operation and maintenance of the system. Serve as company liaison with customer on clinical and technical matters for assigned projects. Resolve clinical/technical problems, analyse and evaluate issues that may occur during implementation Test, benchmark and verify that the implement system is error free and functional prior to delivery to the customer You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications of the Business Systems Analyst: Minimum of an undergraduate degree in IT/Health Sciences or equivalent experience Proven Clinical Cardiology Experience of NHS or HSE, but ideally both. Experience in Haemo, Cath and ECG preferable Proven experience in IT/Cardiology setting, with considerable experience of training individuals/groups within previous roles Demonstrable experience working in teams to deliver change projects resulting in clinically improved outcomes Competent in MS Excel, Visio, PowerPoint Soft Skills of the Business Systems Analyst: Excellent communication and listening skills with an ability to transform customer requirements into deliverable actions. Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application. All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveler community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. 2024 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.
23/01/2026
Full time
Business Systems Analyst- UK Telecommuter Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. About the role: As a Fortune 5 business, we're one of the world's leading healthcare companies. There are no limits here on the resources you'll have or the challenges you'll encounter. We have been supporting global healthcare systems from Ireland and the UK for more than 20 years, building a dynamic and diverse team of more than 2,100 talented individuals. With a continued record of growth and stability, we're on the constant lookout for fresh talent to join our expanding team's healthcare system work better for everyone. As a Business Systems Analyst, you will be responsible for creating and delivering high quality system solutions for our applications, products and services across all technology functions. You consult with users and technology specialists to define business processes and the information systems for supporting those processes. Individuals in this role may perform analysis and serve as business liaisons to understand and refine business requirements. You provide technical support in developing systems that are cost effective and meet users' requirements. This function works to create systems that work together in a cohesive manner, enforcing standards and methods consistently across the enterprise. Roles may support both current system improvements and maintenance along with new system development. Travel: At least 50% travel is required between Ireland and UK sites international travel to the US may be required on exceptional basis. The individual must have a valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle. There will be occasional weekend work to support clients Go Live. Roles and Responsibilities of the Business Systems Analyst: Applications training for customers. Echo reporting configuration and training for customers Haemo, Cath Reporting and BCIS data entry configuration and training for customers. Workflow customisation and design to hospital customers Support sales efforts for indirect sales including product demonstrations. Work closely with customers to benchmark, design, plan and implement optimal. Haemodynamic and Cardiac Clinical Reporting solutions Support the installation, servicing and repair of complex clinical equipment and systems. Check and approve operational quality of system equipment prior to clinical use. Instruct customers in the operation and maintenance of the system. Serve as company liaison with customer on clinical and technical matters for assigned projects. Resolve clinical/technical problems, analyse and evaluate issues that may occur during implementation Test, benchmark and verify that the implement system is error free and functional prior to delivery to the customer You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as providing development for other roles you may be interested in. Required Qualifications of the Business Systems Analyst: Minimum of an undergraduate degree in IT/Health Sciences or equivalent experience Proven Clinical Cardiology Experience of NHS or HSE, but ideally both. Experience in Haemo, Cath and ECG preferable Proven experience in IT/Cardiology setting, with considerable experience of training individuals/groups within previous roles Demonstrable experience working in teams to deliver change projects resulting in clinically improved outcomes Competent in MS Excel, Visio, PowerPoint Soft Skills of the Business Systems Analyst: Excellent communication and listening skills with an ability to transform customer requirements into deliverable actions. Please note you must currently be eligible to work and remain indefinitely without any restrictions in the country to which you are making an application. Proof will be required to support your application. All telecommuters will be required to adhere to the UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: Optum is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, disability, religion, age, race, and membership of the Traveler community, or any other characteristic protected by law. Optum is a drug-free workplace. 2024 Optum Services (Ireland) Limited. All rights reserved.
We are recruiting multiple experienced Contract Software Engineers to support current and future programmes within a leading defence and Electronic Warfare organisation. These roles sit within a mature engineering environment, delivering mission-critical software across advanced platforms. This advert covers two separate contract roles, each with its own focus, responsibilities, and skill requirements. Role 1: Contract Software Engineer C# .NET Location: Luton (Hybrid 4 days onsite, 1 day remote) Security Clearance: Full UK SC required (sole UK nationality essential) Role Summary We are seeking experienced C# .NET Software Engineers who can work with minimal supervision to deliver robust, high-quality software for current and future Electronic Warfare programmes. The role offers the opportunity to work within a mature development environment on cutting-edge defence technology. Key Responsibilities Develop robust applications using C# .NET within a Windows environment Take ownership of complex tasks across the full software lifecycle (requirements through to delivery) Apply object-oriented design principles and verification/validation techniques Work collaboratively within skilled Agile teams while maintaining independence Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with C# .NET, including web-based applications Solid understanding of object-oriented design and software development methodologies Experience across the full software lifecycle, including automated testing Familiarity with CI/CD practices Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban) Ability to deliver high-quality solutions with minimal supervision Desirable Defence or Electronic Warfare domain experience Experience with WPF, WinForms, Visual Studio Exposure to DOORS, Cameo, Azure DevOps Some C++ experience Microservices architecture experience
23/01/2026
Seasonal
We are recruiting multiple experienced Contract Software Engineers to support current and future programmes within a leading defence and Electronic Warfare organisation. These roles sit within a mature engineering environment, delivering mission-critical software across advanced platforms. This advert covers two separate contract roles, each with its own focus, responsibilities, and skill requirements. Role 1: Contract Software Engineer C# .NET Location: Luton (Hybrid 4 days onsite, 1 day remote) Security Clearance: Full UK SC required (sole UK nationality essential) Role Summary We are seeking experienced C# .NET Software Engineers who can work with minimal supervision to deliver robust, high-quality software for current and future Electronic Warfare programmes. The role offers the opportunity to work within a mature development environment on cutting-edge defence technology. Key Responsibilities Develop robust applications using C# .NET within a Windows environment Take ownership of complex tasks across the full software lifecycle (requirements through to delivery) Apply object-oriented design principles and verification/validation techniques Work collaboratively within skilled Agile teams while maintaining independence Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and modern development practices Essential Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with C# .NET, including web-based applications Solid understanding of object-oriented design and software development methodologies Experience across the full software lifecycle, including automated testing Familiarity with CI/CD practices Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban) Ability to deliver high-quality solutions with minimal supervision Desirable Defence or Electronic Warfare domain experience Experience with WPF, WinForms, Visual Studio Exposure to DOORS, Cameo, Azure DevOps Some C++ experience Microservices architecture experience
Who we are We're Müller UK & Ireland, a family-run dairy business and we're experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and we're super proud to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people, every, single, day. To do this, our business has been split into these key areas.Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI), Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD), and Müller Milk & Ingredients Distribution (MMID). MMI is all about producing milk, cream, butter, milk drinks, and dairy ingredients from 1,300 British. MYD is the team behind favourites like Müller Corner, Müller Light, Müller Rice, and more - putting smiles on faces with every spoonful. And MMID? They're the logistics legends, delivering over 1 billion litres of milk every year to more than 5,500 locations across the UK, making sure everything flows smoothly from farm to fridge. Together, we're growing fast, powered by passionate people who care about quality, sustainability, and making every day delicious. Why Müller? Milk flows through everything at Müller - from farm to factory to fridge. But the true impact comes from our people, in each and every corner of the business, working hard and as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers. As the UK's most popular dairy brand, we're always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, making sure we're helping to create a more sustainable dairy future.We're growing to keep up with the millions of people reaching for our branded and private label products on shelves everywhere. Join a culture full of pace that's bold and entrepreneurial, with opportunities that are yours for the taking - and even enjoy every benefit and bonus to sweeten the deal. We're recruiting SAP FICO Business Analyst Location: Market Drayton / Hybrid - 3 days per week on site. Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday (40 hours) We are currently recruiting for a SAP FICO Business Analyst ; we are looking for an experienced individual to provide consultancy and supportive services for SAP FlCO and corresponding applications to all relevant users and stakeholders. You will provide analysis, design and configuration of SAP Fl and CO modules in 'MG based on business requirements and lead and steer projects in these areas to ensure delivery in scope, time and budget. Benefits for the role: Competitive salary, generous annual bonus, Life Assurance, Company car or cash allowance, Private Medical Insurance , 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave, Enhanced Bereavement Leave, Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%), Exclusive access to Müller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts and development opportunities What you will do:- •Assist in testing processes and training of end users. •Work with other IT personnel on any configuration change affecting areas outside of SAP's FlCO modules. •Provide specialist level functional and configuration knowledge in designing SAP solutions in the FlCO modules and corresponding applications. •Deliver Finance & Controlling Projects. •Deliver high available and reliable IT services to all relevant users and stakeholders meeting or exceeding the needs of the business as expressed through SLAs and global GIT Governance principles. •Provide effective functional user support in the record to report domain based on internal SLA and KPls. •Contribute ideas and concepts to the IT strategy for the respective area of responsibility in relation to the company strategy. •Build and maintain internal client relationships to all contact persons on different levels. •Promote and participate in forums for sharing expertise, strengthening teams' knowledge and helping resolve our clients' challenges. What you'll bring:- •Hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline. •Essential - experience in SAP Finance & Controlling. •Project management experience. •Office applications knowledge. •Basic knowledge of leading a team. •Structured way of working and methodological knowledge. •Goal orientation, communication, enforcement strength and team spirit. •Good knowledge of English. The Process If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at
23/01/2026
Full time
Who we are We're Müller UK & Ireland, a family-run dairy business and we're experts at what we do. Dairy is a key part of a healthy and balanced diet and we're super proud to help meet the nutritional needs of millions of people, every, single, day. To do this, our business has been split into these key areas.Müller Milk & Ingredients (MMI), Müller Yogurt & Desserts (MYD), and Müller Milk & Ingredients Distribution (MMID). MMI is all about producing milk, cream, butter, milk drinks, and dairy ingredients from 1,300 British. MYD is the team behind favourites like Müller Corner, Müller Light, Müller Rice, and more - putting smiles on faces with every spoonful. And MMID? They're the logistics legends, delivering over 1 billion litres of milk every year to more than 5,500 locations across the UK, making sure everything flows smoothly from farm to fridge. Together, we're growing fast, powered by passionate people who care about quality, sustainability, and making every day delicious. Why Müller? Milk flows through everything at Müller - from farm to factory to fridge. But the true impact comes from our people, in each and every corner of the business, working hard and as a team to put smiles on faces everywhere, making each day delicious for our shoppers. As the UK's most popular dairy brand, we're always striving to make a real difference for our planet, our partners and our people, making sure we're helping to create a more sustainable dairy future.We're growing to keep up with the millions of people reaching for our branded and private label products on shelves everywhere. Join a culture full of pace that's bold and entrepreneurial, with opportunities that are yours for the taking - and even enjoy every benefit and bonus to sweeten the deal. We're recruiting SAP FICO Business Analyst Location: Market Drayton / Hybrid - 3 days per week on site. Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Hours: Monday-Friday (40 hours) We are currently recruiting for a SAP FICO Business Analyst ; we are looking for an experienced individual to provide consultancy and supportive services for SAP FlCO and corresponding applications to all relevant users and stakeholders. You will provide analysis, design and configuration of SAP Fl and CO modules in 'MG based on business requirements and lead and steer projects in these areas to ensure delivery in scope, time and budget. Benefits for the role: Competitive salary, generous annual bonus, Life Assurance, Company car or cash allowance, Private Medical Insurance , 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service), Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave, Enhanced Bereavement Leave, Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%), Exclusive access to Müller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts and development opportunities What you will do:- •Assist in testing processes and training of end users. •Work with other IT personnel on any configuration change affecting areas outside of SAP's FlCO modules. •Provide specialist level functional and configuration knowledge in designing SAP solutions in the FlCO modules and corresponding applications. •Deliver Finance & Controlling Projects. •Deliver high available and reliable IT services to all relevant users and stakeholders meeting or exceeding the needs of the business as expressed through SLAs and global GIT Governance principles. •Provide effective functional user support in the record to report domain based on internal SLA and KPls. •Contribute ideas and concepts to the IT strategy for the respective area of responsibility in relation to the company strategy. •Build and maintain internal client relationships to all contact persons on different levels. •Promote and participate in forums for sharing expertise, strengthening teams' knowledge and helping resolve our clients' challenges. What you'll bring:- •Hold a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline. •Essential - experience in SAP Finance & Controlling. •Project management experience. •Office applications knowledge. •Basic knowledge of leading a team. •Structured way of working and methodological knowledge. •Goal orientation, communication, enforcement strength and team spirit. •Good knowledge of English. The Process If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at
Müller UK & Ireland"is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes: Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country. Müller Yogurt & Desserts"which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility. We're recruiting IT Business Analyst Müller has been a loved brand in the UK for over 30 years. It's a household name - and it continues to grow as we invest to make and market an ever-great range of fantastic dairy products. We are currently the 8th most chosen FMCG brand, picked from supermarket shelves over 208 million times each year. Introduction Are you passionate about bridging the gap between business needs and IT solutions? We are seeking a proactive and skilled IT Business Application Analyst to join our Group IT team. This role is pivotal in ensuring optimal and sustainable IT service delivery through system analysis, project support, and continuous improvement initiatives. Location: Telford, Shropshire. Hybride working model with 2/3 days er week on site Department: Group IT Contract Type: Permanent Main Responsibilities • Analyse business needs and support continuous improvement initiatives. • Conduct fit-gap analysis and fault diagnosis at a technical level. • Document business requirements, functional specifications, and process flows. • Support agile methodologies and create project documentation (e.g., WRICEF). • Collaborate with project leads and cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery. • Configure systems, create and execute test plans, and validate solutions. • Provide hands-on application support and user training. • Create knowledge articles and How-To guides. • Act as a solution architect and/or application owner, managing the full lifecycle of applications. Key Requirements • Education: Bachelor's degree. • Languages: English (required); German (beneficial). • Experience: 3+ years in business/system analysis, IT systems design, and project management. • Technical Skills: • Strong proficiency in M365, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft Project. • Skilled in ITIL, data analysis tools, and business process modelling. • S oft Skills: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Creative problem-solving and customer service orientation. • Ability to build strong partnerships across teams. • Other Requirements: • Full driving license. • Willingness to travel and provide support outside normal business hours if required. Müller pride ourselves on offering support to help develop your knowledge and skills. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including: • Competitive Salary • Bonus scheme • Health Care Package • Contributory pension plan • Life Assurance • Employee Assistance Programme • Generous annual leave increasing with service. • Flexible benefits programme • In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store. The Process If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at
23/01/2026
Full time
Müller UK & Ireland"is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer's Top 100 list of Britain's Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes: Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain's private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country. Müller Yogurt & Desserts"which is the UK's leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility. We're recruiting IT Business Analyst Müller has been a loved brand in the UK for over 30 years. It's a household name - and it continues to grow as we invest to make and market an ever-great range of fantastic dairy products. We are currently the 8th most chosen FMCG brand, picked from supermarket shelves over 208 million times each year. Introduction Are you passionate about bridging the gap between business needs and IT solutions? We are seeking a proactive and skilled IT Business Application Analyst to join our Group IT team. This role is pivotal in ensuring optimal and sustainable IT service delivery through system analysis, project support, and continuous improvement initiatives. Location: Telford, Shropshire. Hybride working model with 2/3 days er week on site Department: Group IT Contract Type: Permanent Main Responsibilities • Analyse business needs and support continuous improvement initiatives. • Conduct fit-gap analysis and fault diagnosis at a technical level. • Document business requirements, functional specifications, and process flows. • Support agile methodologies and create project documentation (e.g., WRICEF). • Collaborate with project leads and cross-functional teams to ensure successful delivery. • Configure systems, create and execute test plans, and validate solutions. • Provide hands-on application support and user training. • Create knowledge articles and How-To guides. • Act as a solution architect and/or application owner, managing the full lifecycle of applications. Key Requirements • Education: Bachelor's degree. • Languages: English (required); German (beneficial). • Experience: 3+ years in business/system analysis, IT systems design, and project management. • Technical Skills: • Strong proficiency in M365, Microsoft Visio, and Microsoft Project. • Skilled in ITIL, data analysis tools, and business process modelling. • S oft Skills: • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Creative problem-solving and customer service orientation. • Ability to build strong partnerships across teams. • Other Requirements: • Full driving license. • Willingness to travel and provide support outside normal business hours if required. Müller pride ourselves on offering support to help develop your knowledge and skills. In return for your commitment, drive and enthusiasm, we offer our employees numerous benefits as part of your employment, including: • Competitive Salary • Bonus scheme • Health Care Package • Contributory pension plan • Life Assurance • Employee Assistance Programme • Generous annual leave increasing with service. • Flexible benefits programme • In addition, our employees have access to a Rewards Benefits Programme, giving you a range of discounts across 800 retailers online and in store. The Process If you have the skills and experience in the above areas and would like to be considered for this role, please apply at
