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Analyst - Valuations Modelling Location : Surrey (Hybrid/Office-based 3 dyas per week) Salary : c£45,000 + benefits Job Type : Permanent, Full-time A well-established professional services organisation is seeking an Analyst to join a specialist analytical team at its head office. This is an excellent opportunity for a numerically strong graduate or early-career analyst who enjoys working at the intersection of data, modelling and process improvement. The Role Reporting to a senior manager, the successful candidate will support the development, maintenance and enhancement of valuation models and databases. The role has a strong focus on automation, data quality, and analytical rigour, helping to streamline complex and repetitive processes used across the wider business. Key responsibilities include: * Maintaining and enhancing valuation and trends databases * Supporting the development and improvement of valuation models (Excel and Python-based) * Automating data collection, cleansing and standardisation processes * Investigating and resolving model or data issues raised internally and externally * Supporting regular valuation review cycles and analytical outputs * Developing tools for data manipulation and visualisation Candidate Profile This role would suit a highly analytical individual with strong technical aptitude and an interest in building scalable, efficient systems. *Essential requirements:* * Minimum 2:1 degree in a numerical or analytical discipline (eg finance, engineering, mathematics, data analysis, operational research or similar) * At least 1 year of commercial experience using a coding language * Strong Microsoft Excel skills (including advanced formulas; VBA desirable) * Experience with Python or another Back End programming language * Familiarity with databases and SQL * Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities * Strong written and verbal communication skills *Desirable experience:* * Exposure to valuation, pricing or financial modelling environments * Experience working with APIs or web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) . Understanding of asset-based or finance-led analytical frameworks

Robert Half is a highly experienced Senior Data Insights Analyst to play a pivotal role in transforming data into actionable insight that drives both strategic and operational decision-making. This role sits at the intersection of analytics, finance, and business partnering. You will deliver high-impact insights, develop robust analytical models, and work closely with senior leaders to help the organisation understand performance, optimise profitability, and uncover opportunities for growth and efficiency. This is a unique opportunity to help shape how data is used across a complex, federated environment and to influence decision-making at the highest levels. Key Responsibilities : Develop high-value insights across key performance metrics with defined data domains - finance, retail, pricing and promotion, facilities management etc Build advanced analytical and financial models to support strategic decisions Act as trusted insight partner to senior business and finance stakeholders Work closely with Business Intelligence teams within a hub-and-spoke operating model Partner with Data Governance teams to ensure finance data is well-managed, trusted and consistently understood Contribute to the design and continuous improvement of data products and dashboards Develop analytical solutions using tools such as SQL, Power BI, Databricks Skills & Experience: Strong SQL, Power BI and financial data modelling Experience working with enterprise data models, semantic layers, or governned data domains Proven experience partnering with senior finance and business stakeholders Strong communications skills with the ability to influence decisions and shape financial narratives On Offer: Up to £65,000 10% bonus 6% matched pension Private healthcare Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:

Senior Data Engineer London 2-3 days on-site 65,000 - 72,000 + 20% Bonus + Excellent Benefits Our client is a leading global hospitality brand undergoing an exciting period of rapid growth and transformation. With significant investment in data and technology, they are building a world-class data platform to power decision-making across every area of the business - from supply chain and logistics to marketing, customer sales and in-store operations. We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in Databricks to design, build, and optimize the clients data platform. This role will be pivotal in developing scalable data pipelines, enabling advanced analytics, and driving data quality and governance across the organisation. You'll work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to transform raw data into trusted, actionable insights that power critical business decisions. Required Qualifications 6+ years of experience in data engineering 3+ years of hands-on experience with Databricks Strong working knowledge Azure Strong knowledge of data modeling, ETL/ELT design, and data lakehouse concepts. To apply for this role please email across your CV ASAP.

Immediate Start Hybrid Working required - 2 days a week onsite Role Purpose The Technical Architect will provide end-to-end technical leadership across design, architecture, and delivery of modern cloud-based systems. The role focuses on AWS cloud architecture, Java-based services, API-led design, microservices patterns, and schema-driven approaches to ensure high-quality, scalable, resilient digital services. You will work closely with engineering teams, product owners, and delivery leads to define technical direction, set standards, and ensure solutions are secure, maintainable, and aligned to organisational goals. Key Responsibilities Technical Architecture & Solution Design Design end-to-end architectures for cloud-native services built on AWS. Define and document high-level and detailed designs, architectural patterns, and technical specifications. Architect Java-based services using frameworks such as Spring / Spring Boot. Create robust, well-governed API architectures (RESTful, event-driven, synchronous/asynchronous). Lead the design of distributed microservices, ensuring scalability, resilience, observability, and maintainability. Apply schema-driven design principles (e.g., JSON Schema, OpenAPI, AsyncAPI) to ensure consistent and reusable domain models. Cloud & Platform Engineering (AWS) Select and integrate AWS services (EC2, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, DynamoDB, RDS, ECS/EKS, etc.) based on architectural requirements. Ensure cloud solutions meet organisational standards for cost, performance, security, and operational readiness. Promote Infrastructure-as-Code practices using Terraform / CloudFormation. Guide adoption of serverless and container-based patterns where appropriate. Leadership & Technical Governance Provide technical leadership to engineers, developers, DevOps, and platform teams. Lead architecture reviews, design assurance, and technical direction across multiple teams or projects. Define and maintain engineering and architectural standards, patterns, and best practices. Conduct option evaluations, risk assessments, and make informed technology recommendations. API, Integration & Data Modelling Design API ecosystems including versioning, discovery, governance, throttling, and security. Define schemas, data contracts, and integration patterns for internal and external systems. Promote consistent schema models across teams to enable loose coupling and robust interoperability. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with product managers, delivery managers, business analysts, and engineering leads to translate requirements into technical designs. Communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders. Act as a key point of contact for architectural decision-making. Security, Compliance & Quality Assurance Ensure secure-by-design principles across all solutions. Support threat modelling, risk assessments, and compliance with security and data protection requirements. Drive non-functional requirement definition (performance, scalability, availability, resilience). Support test strategy and quality engineering practices. Essential Skills & Experience Strong experience as a Technical Architect, Solutions Architect, or Senior Engineer with architecture responsibilities. Proven track record designing cloud-based applications on AWS. Strong hands-on background in Java, Spring Boot , and JVM-based service architectures. Deep experience with APIs (REST, event-driven, messaging), microservices, and distributed system design. Strong understanding of schema-driven design , using tools such as JSON Schema, OpenAPI, or AsyncAPI. Solid understanding of cloud security, identity and access management, and operational best practices. Experience working with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform, CloudFormation). Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence technical decisions. Desirable Skills AWS certification (Architect Associate / Professional). Experience with API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB, or Kubernetes-based workloads. Experience with event-driven architecture (SNS/SQS, Kinesis, Kafka). Experience with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps tooling, and automated delivery. Experience with containerisation (Docker, ECS/EKS). Familiarity with architectural frameworks (C4 model, ArchiMate, TOGAF). Knowledge of observability tooling (CloudWatch, ELK, Grafana, OpenTelemetry).

I am currently recruiting for the position of Excel Reporting Analyst to join my client located in Eurocentral, on an ongoing temporary contract. The role will be hybrid working, covering between the hours of (8am - 8pm). This opportunity presents an exciting prospect for the successful candidate to join an established and successful organisation within a global logistics and delivery firm, that is a leader in their industry. The successful candidate will also enjoy an hourly rate of between 19.00ph - 20.51 per hour depending on your experience, you will be office based for training in Eurocentral, then hybrid working thereafter. Duties and Responsibilities for this opportunity will include: Provide data analysis to enable the influencing of Regional Management teams across the delivery organisation to drive an improvement in customer experience across all performance measures Inputting into the design and roll out of performance strategies by effectively using data to ensure the successful implementation across the delivery organisation Using data to input into reports on the delivery success of couriers that identify and flag risks in real time to Regional Delivery Managers so we can drive solutions using real time information Using client data and analysis to support the recommend solutions for said clients to drive improvements across the delivery organisation Make recommendations on priority order and the appropriate set of actions to drive compliance improvement Analysing data and producing reports that supports senior managers in their understanding of compliance and service data in operational areas To be considered you must have: Excellent IT Skills in all Microsoft Packages, comfortable in handling data in all its formats with advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, calculated fields, Power Query, Macros and VBA Exceptional communication skills with the ability to build strong and trusting relationships across all organisational levels Experience within an analytical role with management of high volume of information Strong analytical skills that make you comfortable handling large amounts of data as well as being able to translate findings into solutions to drive business improvements You must be available to start for work immediately and drive due to the location. If you have suitable experience and are interested in this position, then please apply now or contact me on (url removed) for further information on this exciting opportunity. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age

Job Title: SC Cleared Solution Architect Location: Remote Duration: 19th January start 3-6 months with likely extension Rate: Up to 540 per day via an approved umbrella company Must be willing to go through the SC Clearance process Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Solution Architect to own the solution and technical architecture for a major platform and its new data-visualisation components. This role requires a strategic leader capable of embedding scalability, security, and performance into every aspect of the solution while guiding a multidisciplinary technical team. The ideal candidate will blend hands-on architectural expertise with strong leadership, governance, and stakeholder-management skills Key Responsibilities Architecture Leadership Own the end-to-end solution architecture for the platform, ensuring designs meet requirements for scalability, security, performance, and maintainability. Develop and maintain architectural standards and design principles in line with DSA architectural governance . Conduct architectural reviews, define best practices, and maintain clear, traceable documentation of technical decisions. Oversee the design of new data-visualisation components, ensuring optimal integration with existing systems. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with Delivery Leads, Business Analysts, and Product Leads to shape and refine technical requirements. Advise on technical feasibility, delivery timelines, and risk management, ensuring well-informed decision-making. Support stakeholder engagement by communicating complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible way. Ensure all architectural decisions align with business objectives, user needs, and compliance requirements. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Lead Architect, Solutions Architect, or similar senior technical leadership role. Strong background designing scalable, secure, and high-performance platforms. Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and driving delivery in complex environments. Excellent understanding of architectural governance frameworks and documentation practices. Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high-quality outputs. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain it. If this is the role for you please submit your CV at your earliest convenience

Job Title: Technical Analyst (Systems) Location: Cheshire Salary: Up to 55,000 + benefits Sector: Food Manufacturing A highly regarded food manufacturing business in Cheshire is seeking a Technical Analyst (Systems) to join the site technical team. This role is responsible for managing technical systems, audits and processes, generating reports and supporting the Technical team in achieving departmental objectives. You will ensure adherence to food safety, quality, legality and authenticity standards, and drive continuous improvement through robust internal audits and reporting. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage site technical systems, including QualityTrack and other central initiatives Develop, maintain and drive internal audit schemes to ensure compliance with food safety, quality and legal standards Provide the site leadership team with accurate and actionable reports highlighting trends, risks and opportunities for improvement Support HACCP team, ensuring procedures are up to date and compliant Develop and maintain site technical policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with corporate and industry standards Train, guide and support internal auditors and colleagues to maintain high standards of food safety, quality and legality Deputise for the Site Technical Manager as required Continuously challenge processes and systems to ensure compliance and operational excellence About You: Proven experience in technical systems management within food manufacturing Strong knowledge of FSQMS, HACCP, internal auditing and BRC standards Experience in developing and maintaining technical policies, procedures and audit schemes Ability to analyse data, provide reports and influence decision-making across the business Strong communication skills with experience working with senior managers and cross-functional teams Experience training and supporting colleagues in technical compliance This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of technical systems, drive improvements, and play a key role in maintaining high standards across a fast-paced manufacturing site.

We are recruiting for one of our valued clients, who are a market leading provider of IT Project Management Services. They have a rare and exciting opportunity for an accomplished, visionary, and highly strategic Senior Business Analyst Consultant/Business Architect to join their established team. This is a permanent, full time role, 5 days per week, balancing your time between working on client sites within the Milton Keynes/London areas, and working remotely client/project dependent. This role offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including a profit share bonus, employee assistance programme, private medical insurance, and life assurance. The Role of Senior Business Analyst Consultant/Business Architect In this pivotal role as Senior Business Analyst Consultant/Business Architect, you will drive the successful delivery of complex, high-value projects and transformative programmes across multiple sectors, ensuring exceptional client outcomes and organisational advancement at every stage. You will combine deep analytical expertise with innovative problem-solving, consistently building and nurturing influential relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership. Key Responsibilities Champion enterprise-wide business process optimisation, leading the design and implementation of 'As-Is' and 'To-Be' operating models across diverse business functions Direct, undertake and oversee stakeholder analysis, requirements engineering, user story development, and end-to-end test management for strategic initiatives Facilitate executive-level workshops, ensuring robust requirements traceability and the highest standards of documentation Lead impact assessments and produce comprehensive functional specifications and business requirements for mission-critical projects Govern the creation and strategic management of reporting catalogues and data specifications to inform executive decision-making Provide thought leadership and oversight for solution upgrades, large-scale system implementations, and business transformation programmes across sectors such as IT, Healthcare, Automotive, Publishing, Manufacturing, Leisure, Utilities, Housing and Care, and Higher Education Cultivate and manage high-value supplier partnerships, oversee UAT, and ensure organisational readiness for change at scale Essential Skills & Experience Extensive experience as a Senior Business Analyst Consultant in complex, multi-sector, and multinational environments Recognised authority in business process re-engineering, requirements management, and strategic documentation Proven track record in executive workshop facilitation, senior stakeholder engagement, and advanced user story management Demonstrated leadership in solution upgrades, enterprise system implementations, and digital transformation at scale Expertise in designing enterprise forms, workflows, and mobile solutions aligned with organisational strategy Exceptional analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills, with the gravitas to influence at board level Consistent delivery of high-impact outcomes under demanding deadlines and in rapidly evolving environments Qualifications BCS Business Analysis Diploma (or equivalent advanced qualification) Practitioner in Prince2 and Agile methodologies, with a strong foundation in requirements engineering, business process modelling, and IS project management What We Offer The opportunity to shape and deliver high-impact, strategic projects with leading organisations A collaborative, high-performing, and supportive executive team environment This is a rare and exciting opportunity, and we encourage applications from candidates with strong, relevant experience aligned to this type of role. In addition, you must be eligible to drive in the UK, have access to a vehicle, and already hold the right to work in the UK. Our client is currently unable to provide sponsorship for visa applications.

Senior Data Analyst This role is being offered as a permanent part-time Job share (17.5 hours per week). This role can be based in any of our UK locations; Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, or Warrington. You will be required to attend the office for a minimum of 1 day per week with the option to work remotely for the remaining 1.5 days. Salary - £23,333 (pro-rata) per year (plus London allowance if applicable) About us Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don't have to be Christian to work here - we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. Learn about our vision, mission and values About the role Join Christian Aid and use your passion for data to make a real impact in the world! We are looking for an experienced data analyst to help us make the best possible use of our supporter data, to continue to grow income and engagement. At its heart, this role is about uncovering the trends, patterns and stories behind the numbers, and providing clear, engaging reports and dashboards: generating real understanding to drive strategic direction. The role is based in our newly formed Insight, Research, Innovation and Supporter Data team, bringing together professionals across these functions to drive impactful strategies and innovation. It is a job-share post, working with another part-time analyst. About you As well as being a whiz with numbers, analytical tools and coding (including SQL), you must be a good collaborator who can work well with stakeholders and other analysts across different fields to bring together the 'big picture' and add value. You must have experience working with CRM systems and developing and interrogating PowerBI reports and dashboards for different contexts. You need to be objective and clear-headed in a complex data environment; you figure out and focus on what really matters, going beyond headline reporting to uncover deeper insights and choosing the most effective methods to report on those insights to a range of audiences. You are inquisitive and curious, keeping an eye on improvements and innovations, and being proactive in making the right changes happen. You are data and evidence-centric, with an appreciation of how quantitative and qualitative methods work alongside each other. Ideally, you also have experience working in fundraising, supporter engagement, or customer experience. Sound like you? Further information At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams. We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams. We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid's faith identity. All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this. You can expect a wide range of rewards and benefits, please refer to the benefits booklet for your location to see our full list of employee benefits. For Salary details for this role, please refer to the Salary band by location.

Role: Business Analyst Employer: Boster Group Limited Location: London Position: Full Time Salary: Commensurate with experience + benefits + discretionary bonus About the Company Founded in 2001, Boster Group is the pre-eminent independent consultancy specialising in the development of innovative partnerships between global corporations, cultural institutions, and social impact foundations. Through award-winning bespoke partnerships, Boster Group has overseen the transfer of more than $100 million to cultural and social impact partners and delivered measurable results to its clients around the world. We are a trusted advisor to a range of high-profile clients and Fortune 500 companies, including Tishman Speyer, BNP Paribas US, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Moët Hennessy, J.P. Morgan, General Electric, Barclays, EY, Gap Inc., AMEX, Montblanc, Disney and Bacardi. Based in London, we operate and deliver projects globally, leveraging our strategic excellence and unrivalled network. Boster Group shapes partnerships on the basis of shared values, untapped assets and complementary capabilities. Distinctly, Boster Group measures return on investment for its clients and is focused on the impact of the creative campaigns it develops. We are a boutique firm; everyone at Boster Group is passionate and knowledgeable about the arts, culture and social impact. We are friendly and hard-working, with an open and collaborative culture that enables even our most recent hires to meet with, pitch to and interview some of the most senior executives in financial and professional services, luxury, retail and government. To support this, we foster a supportive and nurturing work environment with annual training budgets that allow our employees to continue their personal and professional development. We regularly enjoy cultural performances and events, team activities and opportunities to travel according to client needs - in recent years we have worked in cities including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Venice, Zurich, Paris and New York. The opportunity We are seeking a Business Analyst to join our dynamic team. This role combines strategic analysis with partnership development, offering the opportunity to deepen strategic expertise while working across both the corporate sector and the arts. The Business Analyst will lead analytical workstreams that shape client strategy, develop insights grounded in data and research, and translate these into actionable recommendations that underpin high-impact partnerships and campaigns. You will work closely with senior team members and Boster Group's Founder and CEO to manage and deliver high-quality client projects. Key Responsibilities: Client Management: Manage day-to-day client relationships and output, ensuring excellent service delivery and acting as a strategic advisor throughout the partnership lifecycle. Provide timely updates and regular communication to the client, across partners, and to the wider Boster Group team. Identify client challenges and use structured analysis to shape solution pathways, developing bespoke, insight-led recommendations that align with client goals and priorities. Project Delivery: Oversee the planning and delivery of activations and partnership-driven campaigns to the highest standard within budget and on time. Lead strategic workstreams that inform project direction, developing frameworks, models, and roadmaps to guide client decision-making. Work closely with clients' internal teams and external partners to ensure outcomes are grounded in strong strategic rationale and deliver measurable impact. Strategic Analysis and Insight: Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to evaluate partnership opportunities, sector trends, and competitive landscapes. Generate data-driven insights and synthesise findings into clear, strategic recommendations. Apply structured problem-solving frameworks to assess risks, identify opportunities, and ensure alignment between client objectives and partnership strategy. Strategic Growth: Contribute to the development and refinement of client strategies based on deep knowledge of their business and partnership ecosystems (this could include arts and culture, sport, education, and other sectors). Use analytical insights to help align commercial objectives with impactful initiatives and support clients in defining strategic priorities. Business Development: Support the business development process by developing insight-led, strategically grounded proposals and pitch materials. Use hypothesis-driven approaches to identify and assess new partnership opportunities. In close partnership with the CEO, assist in managing and expanding the company's extended network of key relationships. Collaboration: Work alongside the wider Boster Group team to support project ideation, content creation, and reporting. Assist in managing external third-party relationships and represent the company as required at industry events. Learning & Development: Actively engage in personal development, staying informed about relevant fields while contributing to Boster Group's ongoing learning culture. Travel and Engagement: This role occasionally requires delivering work outside of core office hours, as well as travel in the UK and abroad. Background and Experience: Managing clients, partners, or stakeholders in a results-driven context, with the skills to cultivate positive relationships across sectors. Experience in marketing, strategic partnerships and/or sponsorships is desirable. Specific experience in a consulting or agency environment, with a focus on delivering measurable outcomes on behalf of a client, is a plus. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into clear strategic recommendations. Exposure to financial services, tech and/or consumer brands, and a demonstrable interest in learning about those sectors. Interest or experience in arts and culture in either a paid or unpaid context; a passion for and knowledge of the arts is essential. Project management experience is desirable, with an interest in developing those skills further. Event and/or content marketing experience - such as copywriting, delivering branded activations, or supporting campaigns - is desirable, with an interest in developing those skills further. Education to degree level is essential; a post-graduate degree or further qualifications are an advantage. Personal Skills and Characteristics: An entrepreneurial self-starter with a strong desire to learn and grow within a strategic and creative consultancy environment. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage confidently with clients, partners, and team members at all levels. A strategic thinker who combines rigorous analysis with creativity, and who is comfortable breaking complex challenges into clear, actionable components. A robust marketing skillset, with excellent research, written/verbal communication, and storytelling abilities. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively. Ability to balance commercial realities with purpose-driven outcomes for non-profit or social impact partners. A positive, can-do attitude and a passion for finding innovative solutions to complex challenges. Presentable and always professional. Driven, dynamic and creative. An enthusiastic lifelong learner who actively cultivates new experiences, enjoys personal development and stays at the forefront of conversations in the business, arts and social impact worlds. Comfortable working as part of a boutique firm in a fast-paced environment. Warm, fun and charismatic personality with a strong team spirit.

Contract: Permanent, 35 hours per week Salary: £36,000 - £41,000 per annum Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week at Burford, OX18 4PF Closing date: Sunday 18th January 2026 Interview dates: 1st interviews (via Teams) on Monday 26th January 2026 2nd interviews (at Burford) on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 Passionate about helping pets and people? Looking for the next step in your Insights career and interested in developing or building your marketing selections skills? We re recruiting a Senior Insights Analyst ! At Blue Cross, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, helping to ensure we have a data-driven and supporter-centric approach to fundraising, communications and engagement, and delivering insights that drive positive change for pets and the people who look after them. It s an exciting time to join us as we have recently migrated from our legacy CRM to Microsoft Dynamics 365, which will allow us to maximise the value of our data and build more effective reporting. More about the role This key role within the Insights team has a focus on delivering marketing selections, implementing supporter journeys, and delivering insights on fundraising, communications and engagement performance. The Insights team sits within the Data & Insights Department a team of 10 colleagues who are working towards our Data Strategy vision of our information being trusted, accessible and used to help pets and people thrive together. You'll collaborate closely with the Insights Manager to deliver marketing selections and supporter journeys, as well as analysis and insights that deepen our understanding of our clients and supporters. You will have the opportunity to problem solve and experiment to help us drive forward our data maturity, all whilst being a part of a friendly, welcoming and collaborative team. The Insights team provide the metrics, reports and analysis that underpin evidence-based decision making at Blue Cross, and ensure reporting adheres to all legislative and regulatory requirements and quality and integrity standards. IMPORTANT NOTE As this role involves twice-weekly presence within the office, candidates must live within a reasonable distance from our Burford office (for example, within one and a half hours travel one way). Our Burford office is in a rural location where public transport links are infrequent, therefore travel by car is our strong recommendation. If you are thinking of applying, please check your travel time using the postcode OX18 4PF. About you This role would suit an experienced analyst who is keen to develop and maintain supporter journeys and marketing selections, or to learn these skills. If this is new to you, don t worry, we ll fully support you as you learn. You will be confident, proactive and articulate in promoting data, insights and the benefits of evidence-based decision making. We will need you to use various analytical tools, skills and techniques to design and develop reports and dashboards to tell stories in a compelling way and confidently be able to analyse complex data from diverse sources. You will need great presenting and communication skills to deliver insights to stakeholders both in person and virtually and the confidence to build strong stakeholder relationships throughout the organisation, so we are looking for someone positive and friendly with confidence to contribute. We use Microsoft Power BI as our business intelligence tool, but you might have used other BI software such as Tableau or Qlik. Don t worry if you haven t used Power BI you ll get lots of support. While we d love to hear from a wide range of applicants, we re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and require candidates to have the current right to work in the UK. How to apply Click the apply button below and complete the online application process before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. Those who have applied previously are not required to reapply. Blue Cross benefits Our people are the most important part of delivering our purpose. If it were not for their amazing efforts and commitment, we would not be able to make the difference that we do today. In return, Blue Cross wants to ensure we provide you with the best working environment we can. We want you to be happy working for us and will do everything we can to make sure you are. Our generous benefits package includes: Full time equivalent of 38 days holiday rising to 43 with service (including Bank Holidays) Programmes for physical and mental wellbeing support Free access to GP via MetLife- 24/7 GP services, private prescriptions and more for you and your family Health cash plan Unlimited access to an employee assistance programme Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution Professional fees paid with Continuing Professional Development and personal development support. Life assurance 20% discount on Pet Plan pet insurance Enhanced family friendly policies Recognition scheme Annual volunteer days Charity worker discounts across a variety of retailers

Perm Position: SysOps Team Lead Location: London (2-3 days a week on site) - Hybrid Start Date: January 2026 Salary: Negotiable depending on experience Reference: 19876 An opportunity for an experienced SysOps Team Lead to join a forward-thinking Managed Service Provider. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with ownership of automation, monitoring, and RMM platform strategy. You will design, build and operate a modern Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) ecosystem that underpins high-quality, proactive managed services. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in automation, tooling optimisation, modern device management and team leadership. Key Responsibilities: Automation & Tooling: Design and implement automation workflows using PowerShell, Python, Ansible or RMM platforms. Develop and maintain Python and PowerShell scripts to streamline operations and eliminate manual tasks. Optimise and administer operational toolsets such as N-able, Acronis, Intune, Microsoft MDE, BitDefender, Qualys and Meraki. Embed automation, configuration consistency and process standardisation across service delivery. Monitoring, Patching & RMM Operations: Drive proactive monitoring, alerting and self-healing capabilities across client environments. Oversee AutoPilot deployments, device provisioning and patch management processes to ensure compliance and reliability. Analyse telemetry, reports and trends to identify recurring issues and opportunities for optimisation and automation. Reporting & Insights: Build and maintain dashboards and reporting in Power BI and internal RMM toolsets to provide actionable insights. Deliver regular performance reporting to management, highlighting achievements, risks and improvement initiatives. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor the SysOps team to ensure efficient and high-quality service delivery. Conduct regular team meetings and 1:1s, providing coaching, performance feedback and development planning. Promote a culture of innovation, accountability and continuous improvement. Act as an escalation point for SysOps-related issues including changes, patching, automation or RMM configurations. Ensure adherence to SLAs, ITIL best practices, and clear communication across internal teams. Collaboration & Strategic Initiatives: Work closely with support, security, cloud and project teams to deliver aligned solutions. Own SysOps-focused initiatives and ensure delivery within scope, time and budget. Stay current with modern technologies and recommend enhancements to tools, processes and automation. Drive documentation excellence by assigning and maintaining ownership of knowledge articles. Required Skills: Strong passion for solving complex operational problems through automation and modern tooling. Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with a focus on scalable solutions. Advanced Scripting skills in PowerShell and Python. Strong ability to build and maintain Power BI dashboards for operational insights. Excellent organisational, communication and people-leadership skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities and escalations in a fast-paced environment. Solid understanding of IT operations tools, device management and systems administration. Experience: Proven experience designing and implementing automation workflows end-to-end. Hands-on experience developing scripts to automate operational processes and drive service efficiency. Demonstrated ability to optimise RMM and operational toolsets. Experience managing AutoPilot deployments, patching processes and hybrid device environments. Strong background in proactive monitoring, self-healing logic and alert optimisation. Proficient in Power BI reporting and translating operational data into insights. Experience leading technical teams and driving continuous improvement. Skilled in managing escalations related to SysOps automation, patching, configurations or systems changes. Familiarity with ITIL and practical application within support operations. Experience delivering cross-team initiatives and implementing operational improvements. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science or related field (Optional) Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104) - Required Microsoft Certified: Endpoint Administrator (MD-102) - Required PowerShell Scripting Certification - Required Power BI Data Analyst Associate - Required CompTIA Cloud+ or Azure/AWS Architecture Certifications - Required ITIL v4 Foundation (Optional) Microsoft Security Operations Analyst (SC-200) or CompTIA Security+ (Optional) Ansible Automation Certifications (Optional) Microsoft Identity & Access Administrator (SC-300) (Optional) N-Able Advanced Reporting & Automation Certification (Optional) Seniority Level Mid-Senior level Industry IT Services and IT Consulting Employment Type Full-time Job Functions Information Technology Skills Powershell Automation Microsoft Azure Python (Programming Language) Microsoft Power BI Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Networking People (UK) is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Analyst - Valuations Modelling *Location:* Surrey (Hybrid/Office-based 3 dyas per week) *Salary:* c£45,000 + benefits *Job Type:* Permanent, Full-time A well-established professional services organisation is seeking an Analyst to join a specialist analytical team at its head office. This is an excellent opportunity for a numerically strong graduate or early-career analyst who enjoys working at the intersection of data, modelling and process improvement. The Role Reporting to a senior manager, the successful candidate will support the development, maintenance and enhancement of valuation models and databases. The role has a strong focus on automation, data quality, and analytical rigour, helping to streamline complex and repetitive processes used across the wider business. Key responsibilities include: * Maintaining and enhancing valuation and trends databases * Supporting the development and improvement of valuation models (Excel and Python-based) * Automating data collection, cleansing and standardisation processes * Investigating and resolving model or data issues raised internally and externally * Supporting regular valuation review cycles and analytical outputs * Developing tools for data manipulation and visualisation Candidate Profile This role would suit a highly analytical individual with strong technical aptitude and an interest in building scalable, efficient systems. Essential requirements:* * Minimum 2:1 degree in a numerical or analytical discipline (eg finance, engineering, mathematics, data analysis, operational research or similar) * At least 1 year of commercial experience using a coding language * Strong Microsoft Excel skills (including advanced formulas; VBA desirable) * Experience with Python or another Back End programming language * Familiarity with databases and SQL * Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities * Strong written and verbal communication skills *Desirable experience:* * Exposure to valuation, pricing or financial modelling environments * Experience working with APIs or web technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) * Understanding of asset-based or finance-led analytical frameworks

Job Title: Lead Architect Location: Remote Start Date: Estimated 19 January 2026 Clearance: SC Clearance (or eligibility to obtain) Day rate : 540 Role Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Architect to own the solution and technical architecture for a major platform and its new data-visualisation components. This role requires a strategic leader capable of embedding scalability, security, and performance into every aspect of the solution while guiding a multidisciplinary technical team. The ideal candidate will blend hands-on architectural expertise with strong leadership, governance, and stakeholder-management skills Key Responsibilities Architecture Leadership Own the end-to-end solution architecture for the platform, ensuring designs meet requirements for scalability, security, performance, and maintainability. Develop and maintain architectural standards and design principles in line with DSA architectural governance . Conduct architectural reviews, define best practices, and maintain clear, traceable documentation of technical decisions. Oversee the design of new data-visualisation components, ensuring optimal integration with existing systems. Team Leadership & Delivery Lead and mentor a cross-functional technical team of six across Architecture, DevOps, Data Engineering, and Software Development. Ensure alignment to the project's technical strategy, promoting quality, consistency, and timely delivery. Act as an escalation point for technical blockers, providing guidance and direction to resolve complex issues. Support the growth and development of team members through coaching, knowledge sharing, and structured feedback. Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement Work closely with Delivery Leads, Business Analysts, and Product Leads to shape and refine technical requirements. Advise on technical feasibility, delivery timelines, and risk management, ensuring well-informed decision-making. Support stakeholder engagement by communicating complex technical concepts in a clear, accessible way. Ensure all architectural decisions align with business objectives, user needs, and compliance requirements. Required Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Lead Architect, Solutions Architect, or similar senior technical leadership role. Strong background designing scalable, secure, and high-performance platforms. Experience leading multidisciplinary technical teams and driving delivery in complex environments. Excellent understanding of architectural governance frameworks and documentation practices. Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high-quality outputs. Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills. SC Clearance or eligibility to obtain it.

The Alan Turing Institute Named in honour of Alan Turing , the Institute is a place for inspiring, exciting work and we need passionate, and innovative people who want to use their skills to contribute to our mission to make great leaps in data science and AI research to change the world for the better. Please find more information about us here BACKGROUND The Turing has recently been awarded a £1m EPSRC research grant to develop AI methods that can support and enhance intelligence analysis for national security and defence . For this project, the Turing will lead an interdisciplinary consortium that also includes Warwick, Southampton, Dundee and Cardiff Universities, working closely with UK government defence and national security partners. The project, entitled AI Intelligence Triage & Acquisition Support for Human-centred Analysis (AiTASHA), aims to improve the speed and confidence of intelligence analysts assessments by building new AI tools that can work alongside human analysts. CANDIDATE PROFILE We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Associate, to conduct internationally leading research in machine learning, with applications to intelligence analysis. This role will involve investigating and developing methods that will allow deep learning models to identify subsets of data with the highest potential for reducing uncertainty of model outputs, leveraging and building on existing methods in ML explainability, interpretability, and uncertainty quantification. The ideal candidate will be experienced working with stakeholders and guide more junior members of the team. Eligibility for Security Check (SC) clearance is a requirement. Eligibility criteria and further information on the process can be found on the government website . Successful candidates will be subject to a Dstl research workers form check at offer stage. KEY DUTIES Play a leading role in undertaking high-quality research, actively contributing to, and steering the broader research aims of the Defence and National Security Grand Challenge. Provide technical leadership for research projects, ensuring successful outcomes, including that research outcomes meet our government partners requirements and can be deployed in the real world. Contribute to, and lead where required, interdisciplinary research teams spanning multiple partner organisations. Contribute to software development including planning, execution and package release and management. Be a point of contact, supporting the PI in engaging with stakeholders regarding projects and deputising for the PI in meetings where necessary. Person Specification A PhD (or equivalent experience and/or qualification) in a field with significant use of both computer programming and advanced statistical or numerical methods, e.g., machine learning, AI, computer science, mathematics, statistics, physics, engineering. Practical experience developing and applying Machine Learning to real world problems OR strong theoretical knowledge and academic experience with Machine Learning and adjacent topics. Significant experience in developing and applying computer vision and/or large language models, OR significant experience in machine learning interpretability, explainability, and/or uncertainty quantification. Experience developing software in a scientific computing context, ideally using Python/Pytorch, including the use of established libraries used in data science and artificial intelligence research. An understanding of the importance of good practices for producing reliable software and reproducible analyses, such as version control, issue tracking, automated testing, package management and literate analysis tools such as Jupyter. Please see our portal for a full breakdown of the role. Terms and Conditions This post is offered on a fixed term basis, for two years from the start date, with an annual salary is £56,840-£58,482 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, Employee-only benefits guide The Alan Turing Institute The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview. Application procedure Please see our jobs portal for details on how to apply. Please read carefully and note the specification instructions of what to include in your covering letter when applying. CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: Sunday 11th January 2026 at 23:59 (London UK, GMT) Interviews will take place in late January after the shortlisting process has been completed. The successful candidate will need to be in post by or close to April 2026 Equality Diversity and Inclusion We are committed to making sure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive. This includes making reasonable adjustments for candidates who have a disability or long-term condition. Please contact us at .

Principal Data Scientist Full time / Part time Salary: £57,815pa - £65,021pa, with potential for further progression to £73,211pa with our pay progression scheme. Location: Hybrid Contracted to our Wilmslow, London, Edinburgh, Cardiff or Belfast office, however, we offer flexible home and office-based working opportunities. There will be times when you will be expected to attend the office to collaborate with colleagues or travel due to business need. Please note, from Autumn 2026 our head office will relocate from Wilmslow to Manchester city centre. Why work for the ICO? Pay progression scheme. Hybrid and flexible working options. 25 days paid holiday per year, plus privilege and public holidays. Flexi leave (up to 26 additional days leave per year). Pension (employer contribution around 28.9%). Online discount scheme to save money at major supermarkets, retailers, gyms, restaurants, insurance providers and many more. Health Cash Plan. Fantastic development opportunities to learn and progress. Further details can be found on the benefits section of our website . Job summary We re looking for a skilled professional to join our Analytics and AI team. You ll work closely with stakeholders to identify and prioritise AI opportunities, ensuring outputs are explainable, responsible, and embedded effectively within the organisation. Collaboration is key you ll partner with data analysts, engineers, and product owners to create solutions that meet business needs, while contributing to frameworks that uphold ethics, transparency, and performance. Additionally, you ll support the ICO Data Academy to boost data literacy and stay ahead of emerging trends in AI and analytics to drive innovation and value. The Information Commissioner s Office (ICO) is the independent regulator of information rights. In a data-driven world, we provide advice, guidance, and support to organisations enabling compliance with their obligations, as well as protecting individuals and their personal data. As an employer, we are passionate about making a positive difference to the lives and careers of our people, and we empower you to be curious, impactful, collaborative and respectful. Job description The role will form part of our analytics and AI function, providing technical expertise in the disciplines of analytics and AI. The role will help unlock insight from our wealth of internal data and advise and deliver on the best methodologies for the problem at hand. The role will primarily involve engaging with internal stakeholders to deliver analytics and AI solutions that provide value and benefit to the organisation while ensuring outputs are high quality, accurate, and consider data privacy and data ethics by design. Outputs might include reports and dashboards, data and statistical analyses, or products that utilise artificial intelligence technologies. The role will also work with the Head of AI and Analytics to deliver wider objectives belonging to our Enterprise Data Strategy (EDS). This includes contributing to our new data literacy initiative, the ICO Data Academy, to empower ICO s people to better use and analyse data. Key responsibilities: To build, develop, and test AI and analytics products that align with ICO s business strategies and provide value in a timely, accurate and ethical manner, ensuring outputs are explainable, responsible, and embedded effectively within the organisation. To identify, define and prioritise new AI opportunities that might offer value to the organisation. You will be able to work closely with business stakeholders to understand their priorities and challenges, bringing this together with your technical understanding of AI / analytics approaches, to determine practical solutions Feed into the mechanisms / frameworks that provide assurances that AI solutions are built responsibly, and considerations such as explainability, ethics, and model performance are thoroughly considered and monitored Work closely with product delivery mechanisms to retain critical stakeholder engagement throughout the development of solutions, and successful embedment at the time of implementation. Work closely with the Senior Data Analysts, Senior Data Engineers and Data Product Owners to ensure AI and analytics solutions are designed collaboratively, meet business needs, and are embedded effectively into operational workflows Play an active role in our new data literacy initiative the ICO Data Academy - helping to support the empowerment of data skills and awareness for our colleagues, and supporting the broader data analytics community that exists within the ICO Remain continuously informed of new developments in the fields of data analytics and AI, so to be able to assess whether emerging techniques and innovation might be applied within the organisation for to drive new impact and value Person specification Essential criteria assessed at application stage: Substantial experience relevant to the role requirements, as described in the role responsibilities and person specification, and accumulated through any combination of academic or vocational qualifications or experience. Delivering AI solutions as part of a data science team, utilising open source coding languages, such as Python, and building Machine Learning models/Large Language Models Working in cloud environments, such as Microsoft Azure, and utilising cloud services. Delivering AI solutions within an ethics and governance framework Supporting data science capability building across a team and wider organisation An understanding of how analytics and AI can be used to drive value within an organisation. Technical understanding across a wide range of data analysis, data science and AI techniques including, but not limited to, exploratory data analysis, statistics, machine learning, operational research, data visualisation, NLP, and generative AI. Proficient in Python coding language, experience of working within cloud platforms, such as Microsoft Azure, and knowledge of git version control. Approaches for measuring and monitoring quality metrics when introducing analytics and AI solutions and products Frameworks/approaches to support responsible AI innovation, including identification and prioritisation of new opportunities Ability to proactively engage with stakeholders to understand business challenges, and be able to provide solutions Actively keeping informed of industry developments to ensure the relevance of new and emerging approaches and technologies. Knowledge of the data protection and privacy landscape, regulations, and obligations for data practitioners. Ability to deal with complexity and ambiguity, creative problem solving and developing innovative solutions. Makes complex and technical information and language simple and accessible for non-technical audiences. Essential criteria assessed during interview: Equality, diversity, and inclusion The ICO is committed to promoting and enhancing equality, diversity, and inclusion. We are focused on developing a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve and together we are building an inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference. We are championing this through our Equality Diversity and Inclusion Board together with a number of staff networks. Read more about our commitment on our website. Candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy will be invited to interview as part of the ICO s commitment to the Disability Confident Scheme. As part of the ICO s commitment to our EDI objectives and creating a workplace that represents the communities and societies we serve, we guarantee an interview to candidates who declare they identify as belonging from an ethnic minority background and who meet the minimum criteria for this vacancy If you are disabled or have an impairment and require an alternative application method, please email the HR team at Closing Date Please submit your CV and cover letter by 23:59, Sunday 11 th January 2026 . Your cover letter should be no more than 1,000 words and should clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role. In the event of a high volume of applications, we may not be able to invite all candidates who meet the minimum criteria to interview. However, we encourage you stay in touch and apply for future roles that match your interests. All candidates who meet the minimum criteria and apply in-line with our guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ethnic minority applicants will be interviewed.

Financial Data Analyst - £60,000-£65,000 - Milton Keynes Your new company A leading global manufacturer is seeking a highly skilled and technically proficient Finance Data and FP&A Analyst. With a strong focus on innovation, data integrity, and operational excellence, this business is undergoing a transformation to streamline financial processes and empower strategic decision-making. Your new role You will play a pivotal role in automating and enhancing financial reporting and planning processes. You'll be responsible for identifying manual workflows and designing automated solutions using tools such as Power BI, SQL, and Excel VBA. Your work will reduce cycle times, improve data accuracy, and support agile financial management. You'll consolidate data from ERP systems, spreadsheets, and operational databases into structured datasets, enabling more accurate forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis. A key part of the role involves developing dynamic dashboards and reports that provide clear visibility into financial and operational metrics for senior stakeholders. You'll collaborate closely with FP&A and Operational teams to translate business needs into analytical solutions. Your insights will support cost optimisation, revenue enhancement, and strategic improvements across the organisation. What you'll need to succeed You'll be a data-driven finance professional with proven experience in business intelligence and financial analysis. You'll have strong technical skills in Power BI, SQL, Excel (including VBA), and ideally Python or R. Experience with SAP, SAC, and ETL processes is highly desirable. A recognised accountancy qualification (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) is preferred. You'll be confident in presenting data to senior stakeholders, identifying trends, and influencing business decisions. Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset are essential. What you'll get in return You'll receive a competitive salary of £60,000-£65,000, alongside the opportunity to work in a high-performing team within a globally recognised brand. The role offers exposure to cutting-edge financial systems and the chance to influence business outcomes through data-driven insights. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #

We re currently working with a growing organisation who are looking to appoint a Business Development Analyst to support their ongoing expansion plans. This is a key hire for the business and will suit someone who enjoys research-led work and contributing directly to commercial growth. The Role This position will support the commercial growth of a well-established organisation by delivering high-quality research and insight across markets, competitors, and potential customers. The Business Development Analyst will work closely with senior stakeholders and commercial teams to gather, analyse, and interpret information that informs strategic decisions, new market entry, and business development activity. Responsibilities will include researching market conditions and trends, assessing growth opportunities, and evaluating competitive positioning. The role will also involve identifying and profiling prospective organisations, partners, and key decision-makers to support targeted outreach and long-term growth planning. A key part of the role is translating complex data into clear, practical insight. This will include producing structured reports, maintaining research documentation and CRM records, and presenting findings in a concise, commercially focused manner. The successful candidate will act as a central research resource for the business, contributing to proposals, presentations, and strategic discussions while ensuring decision-makers have access to accurate, up-to-date information. Candidate Requirements Essential Strong research and analytical skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Proficiency in Excel, Google Sheets, and research tools Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities Desirable Experience using CRM systems (e.g. Glenniganst) Background in B2B research, consulting, business development, or strategy-focused roles Benefits Competitve salary Excellent career progression Life insurance Chrismas bonus Pension