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
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
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
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
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.
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.
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
School of Psychology & Neuroscience
IT Infrastructure Manager
Vacancy Ref: 158172
Salary: Grade 8 £49,320 - £56,921 per annum
This post is full time and open ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated IT Infrastructure Manager.
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, the post holder will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
The post holder will work closely with the Computing Support Manager to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
For more information about the infrastructure and the scope of the job or for informal enquiries, please contact Raymond Elma, Raymond.Elma@glasgow.ac.uk
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead in evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of the School’s IT Infrastructure, maximising service quality, efficiency and continuity.
Lead the management of infrastructure, data centres and server hardware across the product lifecycle.
Provide and manage core Linux and Microsoft Windows systems to ensure vital DNS, directory, desktop, and storage services remain available, secure and patched.
Lead the management of web services and Content Management Systems running Apache, PHP, Tomcat, MySQL/MariaDB, Python.
"Investigate new and emerging technologies through innovative design of complex systems and usage of specialist IT equipment for use in Psychology and Neuroscience teaching and research, to deliver strategic and operational benefits. Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management, and regularly present findings and budget impacts at the board level to align with organizational strategy and support informed decision-making."
Represent Psychology and Neuroscience at Campus and College IT forums, liaising with staff in Computing Service, and providing specialist advice in areas such as security, data storage and governance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT provision in the University.
"Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management. Collaborate with the Computing Support Manager to contribute to the Computing Support Department's budget from an infrastructure perspective, including costing for upgrades, maintenance, and other related expenses. Work closely to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning."
Oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
Lead end-to-end project management with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion. Oversee the creation of comprehensive documentation and provide training to colleagues as needed to support project objectives and knowledge transfer
Partner with the University Central IT to design and implement advanced IT security policies, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and enhancing the overall cybersecurity framework
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 9 (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent experience of personal development in a similar role or related role. A2 Ability to undertake the duties associated with this level of post A3 Comprehensive, expert current knowledge of IT standards, systems, and provision to support delivery of research and teaching.
Desirable:
B1 Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification is highly desirable, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in managing local Active Directory environments.
B2 Proficiency in macOS management with JAMF certification is highly desirable.
B3 Experience of working in a Higher Education environment.
Skills Essential:
C1 Skills in LAMP platforms (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
C2Extensive experience in Linux/Unix administration, including user management (NIS Domain), monitoring, optimizing system performance, system updates, backups (ZFS) and network storage (NFS).
C2 Skill in managing and maintaining networking services (DNS, DHCP), which includes diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems.
C3 Expertise in Microsoft on prem Active Directory and Window Server 2019 and above.
C4 Ability to take a problem/project from conception to completion, interpreting and integrating technical and user needs appropriately.
C5 Ability to develop innovative solutions and to influence others to adopt them.
C6 Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
C7 Demonstrable people/time/budget/project management skills of an appropriate level.
C8 Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence but also within a team.
C9 Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.
C10 Ability to multitask successfully in a busy role with competing demands
C11 Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing environments.
C12 Ability to collaborate with teams within our ogranisation (e.g Information Services Security Team and Network Infrastructure Team)
Desirable:
D1 Understanding of cybersecurity principles to protect data and computational resources. D2 Compliance with data privacy regulations and institutional IT policies. D3 Ability to implement and maintain secure access protocols. D4 Support for software installations, updates, and troubleshooting. D5 Ability to provide technical support to faculty and students. D6 Conducting training sessions on best practices for using the computing grid.
D7 Expertise in managing and maintaining high-performance computing (HPC) systems, Rocks Clusters or similar.
D8 Skills in Enterprise server software and storage technologies such as, Isilon, iDrac, Microsoft failover clusters and VMware VCenter.
F9 Proficiency in virtualisation and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, singularity).
Experience
Essential:
E1 Experience in leading a highly specialised infrastructure team.
E2 Substantial experience in server management and systems administration in a heterogeneous environment with a mix of Linux, Unix and MS Windows server technologies providing general services, such as backup, mail, DNS, DHCP, printing and user accounts.
E4 Installation and administration of enterprise level server hardware and software. Including, server management, virtualisation, and storage management.
E5 Significant experience of a higher-level programming or scripting language such as Shell Script, Python or PowerShell.
E6 Experience managing projects in a complex multidisciplinary organisation.
E7 Experience of taking responsibility for actions that can have considerable impact on the user community.
E8 Experience of negotiating with colleagues.
Desirable:
F1 Supporting Research in an academic environment.
F2 Supporting MySQL/MariaDB relational database servers.
F3 Security with network penetration testing, diagnosis, and patching.
F4 Experience of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Caldecott and the processing of personal and medical data.
E5 Knowledge of libraries needed for GPU clusters and distributed computing frameworks
25/11/2024
Full time
College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences
School of Psychology & Neuroscience
IT Infrastructure Manager
Vacancy Ref: 158172
Salary: Grade 8 £49,320 - £56,921 per annum
This post is full time and open ended (permanent). Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.
The University of Glasgow is seeking to appoint a talented and highly motivated IT Infrastructure Manager.
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, the post holder will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
The post holder will work closely with the Computing Support Manager to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
For more information about the infrastructure and the scope of the job or for informal enquiries, please contact Raymond Elma, Raymond.Elma@glasgow.ac.uk
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Computing Support Manager, you will take a leading role in managing and maintaining the school’s IT Infrastructure, which is essential for the research, teaching and professional services of Psychology and Neuroscience. Your primary responsibility will be to collaborate with the Computing Support Manager, to manage and maintain the specialised core IT infrastructure, as well as provide user support and system development.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Lead in evaluating and enhancing the effectiveness of the School’s IT Infrastructure, maximising service quality, efficiency and continuity.
Lead the management of infrastructure, data centres and server hardware across the product lifecycle.
Provide and manage core Linux and Microsoft Windows systems to ensure vital DNS, directory, desktop, and storage services remain available, secure and patched.
Lead the management of web services and Content Management Systems running Apache, PHP, Tomcat, MySQL/MariaDB, Python.
"Investigate new and emerging technologies through innovative design of complex systems and usage of specialist IT equipment for use in Psychology and Neuroscience teaching and research, to deliver strategic and operational benefits. Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management, and regularly present findings and budget impacts at the board level to align with organizational strategy and support informed decision-making."
Represent Psychology and Neuroscience at Campus and College IT forums, liaising with staff in Computing Service, and providing specialist advice in areas such as security, data storage and governance to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of IT provision in the University.
"Manage the allocated portion of the IT budget, ensuring an effective split between end-user and infrastructure management. Collaborate with the Computing Support Manager to contribute to the Computing Support Department's budget from an infrastructure perspective, including costing for upgrades, maintenance, and other related expenses. Work closely to ensure that infrastructure investments align with departmental needs and strategic priorities, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning."
Oversee the management and development of support staff, fostering a culture of excellence through the implementation of best practices, strategic talent development initiatives, and the execution of annual performance reviews.
Lead end-to-end project management with a high degree of autonomy, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion. Oversee the creation of comprehensive documentation and provide training to colleagues as needed to support project objectives and knowledge transfer
Partner with the University Central IT to design and implement advanced IT security policies, ensuring alignment with institutional standards and enhancing the overall cybersecurity framework
Knowledge, Qualifications, Skills, and Experience Knowledge/Qualifications
Essential:
A1 Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework Level 9 (Ordinary Degree, Scottish Vocational Qualification level 4), or equivalent experience of personal development in a similar role or related role. A2 Ability to undertake the duties associated with this level of post A3 Comprehensive, expert current knowledge of IT standards, systems, and provision to support delivery of research and teaching.
Desirable:
B1 Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate certification is highly desirable, with a strong emphasis on proficiency in managing local Active Directory environments.
B2 Proficiency in macOS management with JAMF certification is highly desirable.
B3 Experience of working in a Higher Education environment.
Skills Essential:
C1 Skills in LAMP platforms (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP).
C2Extensive experience in Linux/Unix administration, including user management (NIS Domain), monitoring, optimizing system performance, system updates, backups (ZFS) and network storage (NFS).
C2 Skill in managing and maintaining networking services (DNS, DHCP), which includes diagnosing and troubleshooting network problems.
C3 Expertise in Microsoft on prem Active Directory and Window Server 2019 and above.
C4 Ability to take a problem/project from conception to completion, interpreting and integrating technical and user needs appropriately.
C5 Ability to develop innovative solutions and to influence others to adopt them.
C6 Excellent interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
C7 Demonstrable people/time/budget/project management skills of an appropriate level.
C8 Ability to work effectively with a high level of independence but also within a team.
C9 Strong analytical and innovative problem-solving skills.
C10 Ability to multitask successfully in a busy role with competing demands
C11 Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing environments.
C12 Ability to collaborate with teams within our ogranisation (e.g Information Services Security Team and Network Infrastructure Team)
Desirable:
D1 Understanding of cybersecurity principles to protect data and computational resources. D2 Compliance with data privacy regulations and institutional IT policies. D3 Ability to implement and maintain secure access protocols. D4 Support for software installations, updates, and troubleshooting. D5 Ability to provide technical support to faculty and students. D6 Conducting training sessions on best practices for using the computing grid.
D7 Expertise in managing and maintaining high-performance computing (HPC) systems, Rocks Clusters or similar.
D8 Skills in Enterprise server software and storage technologies such as, Isilon, iDrac, Microsoft failover clusters and VMware VCenter.
F9 Proficiency in virtualisation and containerisation technologies (e.g., Docker, singularity).
Experience
Essential:
E1 Experience in leading a highly specialised infrastructure team.
E2 Substantial experience in server management and systems administration in a heterogeneous environment with a mix of Linux, Unix and MS Windows server technologies providing general services, such as backup, mail, DNS, DHCP, printing and user accounts.
E4 Installation and administration of enterprise level server hardware and software. Including, server management, virtualisation, and storage management.
E5 Significant experience of a higher-level programming or scripting language such as Shell Script, Python or PowerShell.
E6 Experience managing projects in a complex multidisciplinary organisation.
E7 Experience of taking responsibility for actions that can have considerable impact on the user community.
E8 Experience of negotiating with colleagues.
Desirable:
F1 Supporting Research in an academic environment.
F2 Supporting MySQL/MariaDB relational database servers.
F3 Security with network penetration testing, diagnosis, and patching.
F4 Experience of GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation), Caldecott and the processing of personal and medical data.
E5 Knowledge of libraries needed for GPU clusters and distributed computing frameworks
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Holborn, London, UK
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Database Administrator (DBA) to join and manage our new Data team including a Junior Database Administrator. The role will include taking the lead with data quality and integrity, identifying issues and their causes, resolving data and process issues, and steering data cleansing activities across a diverse workforce.
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing data and databases within the Microsoft ecosystem, including Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse. Additionally, the candidate will be skilled in using SQL and Power BI to create detailed reports and dashboards for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
Key Responsibilities
Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of databases within Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse.
Ensure databases are properly structured, maintained, and upgraded as needed.
Define, implement, and manage seamless data integration across various platforms and applications.
Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access and breaches.
Develop and manage backup and recovery plans to safeguard data integrity and availability.
Diagnose and resolve data and database-related issues promptly to minimise downtime and ensure smooth operations.
Management and training of junior staff and data teams.
Oversee data cleansing operations to ensure data is accurate and free from inconsistencies.
Develop and maintain detailed reports and dashboards using Power BI to track and visualise KPIs.
Monitor and optimise database performance to ensure efficient data retrieval and storage.
Monitor and audit data to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring high data integrity.
Ensuring that the right data is available to the right people at the right time.
Assisting teams in analysing data to support business decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality requirements are met and conduct regular data quality assessments to track improvements.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures.
Work closely and collaboratively with IT colleagues, development teams, and other stakeholders in a diverse and inclusive global environment to support data-related needs and projects.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Database Administrator or Data Analyst.
Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse.
High level of skills in Power BI to include Dashboards and Executive reporting.
Strong knowledge of SQL and database management systems.
Experience with database performance tuning and optimisation.
Experience in implementing data security best practices.
Excellent problem-solving abilities.
Experience managing data cleansing exercises.
Experience managing and mentoring staff.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
Ability to work well alone and as part of a team.
Strong commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion fostering a collaborative environment amongst their team and the wider organisation
What's in it for you?
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus UK bank holidays
Sick pay: Enhanced company scheme subject to terms and conditions
Life assurance: Company life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
Pension: Generous Pension Scheme (from day 1 of joining)
Check out the full range of benefits on offer on our careers site
Application Notes:
A covering letter of ideally one A4 page but no more than two along with your CV is required to complete your application. See cover letter guidance at the end of our advert on our careers site.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 hours by Sunday 10 November 2024.
Interviews are scheduled to take place from the week commencing 18 November 2024.
Due to business requirements, we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible however, we are committed to considering all applications fairly.
28/10/2024
Full time
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Database Administrator (DBA) to join and manage our new Data team including a Junior Database Administrator. The role will include taking the lead with data quality and integrity, identifying issues and their causes, resolving data and process issues, and steering data cleansing activities across a diverse workforce.
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing data and databases within the Microsoft ecosystem, including Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse. Additionally, the candidate will be skilled in using SQL and Power BI to create detailed reports and dashboards for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
Key Responsibilities
Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of databases within Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse.
Ensure databases are properly structured, maintained, and upgraded as needed.
Define, implement, and manage seamless data integration across various platforms and applications.
Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access and breaches.
Develop and manage backup and recovery plans to safeguard data integrity and availability.
Diagnose and resolve data and database-related issues promptly to minimise downtime and ensure smooth operations.
Management and training of junior staff and data teams.
Oversee data cleansing operations to ensure data is accurate and free from inconsistencies.
Develop and maintain detailed reports and dashboards using Power BI to track and visualise KPIs.
Monitor and optimise database performance to ensure efficient data retrieval and storage.
Monitor and audit data to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring high data integrity.
Ensuring that the right data is available to the right people at the right time.
Assisting teams in analysing data to support business decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality requirements are met and conduct regular data quality assessments to track improvements.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures.
Work closely and collaboratively with IT colleagues, development teams, and other stakeholders in a diverse and inclusive global environment to support data-related needs and projects.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Database Administrator or Data Analyst.
Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse.
High level of skills in Power BI to include Dashboards and Executive reporting.
Strong knowledge of SQL and database management systems.
Experience with database performance tuning and optimisation.
Experience in implementing data security best practices.
Excellent problem-solving abilities.
Experience managing data cleansing exercises.
Experience managing and mentoring staff.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
Ability to work well alone and as part of a team.
Strong commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion fostering a collaborative environment amongst their team and the wider organisation
What's in it for you?
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus UK bank holidays
Sick pay: Enhanced company scheme subject to terms and conditions
Life assurance: Company life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
Pension: Generous Pension Scheme (from day 1 of joining)
Check out the full range of benefits on offer on our careers site
Application Notes:
A covering letter of ideally one A4 page but no more than two along with your CV is required to complete your application. See cover letter guidance at the end of our advert on our careers site.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 hours by Sunday 10 November 2024.
Interviews are scheduled to take place from the week commencing 18 November 2024.
Due to business requirements, we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible however, we are committed to considering all applications fairly.
Lynx are looking for a Cloud Security Engineer who can design, automate, and enforce cloud controls at scale. If you enjoy building policy-as-code frameworks, enabling shift-left security, and strengthening cloud governance across complex environments, this role is for you. The Role You'll own the design and implementation of organization-wide cloud controls across AWS and Azure. You'll work closely with DevOps, Security, Risk, and Compliance teams to embed secure-by-default practices and ensure continuous adherence to security and regulatory requirements. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll build automation, develop policy frameworks, and help teams remediate issues efficiently. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage organization-wide cloud controls using Azure Policies, AWS Organizations, SCPs, Config Rules, and Cloud Custodian Architect and enforce Zero Trust and least-privilege models (RBAC, PBAC), region restrictions, and platform security controls Collaborate with DevOps/Cybersecurity teams to resolve non-compliant cloud resources Monitor control effectiveness and drive continuous improvement of cloud governance Provide technical leadership and mentor teams on cloud policy best practices Work with risk, compliance, and audit teams to produce control evidence Implement and manage CNAP policies using Wiz for posture assessment and remediation Embed security early by integrating vulnerability scanning, IaC policy enforcement, and compliance checks into GitLab CI/CD Develop policy-as-code frameworks using OPA/Rego to prevent misconfigurations pre-deployment Integrate security controls into Terraform and other IaC workflows Champion shift-left practices-enabling developers to self-remediate issues during build and coding stages Build SOAR playbooks to automate response and remediation workflows Experience Requirements 3+ years in Cybersecurity and CNAP-focused roles Deep AWS security expertise: IAM, Organizations, SCPs, cloud security architecture Hands-on experience with Cloud Custodian or similar policy automation tools Proficiency with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation Strong understanding of cloud compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO, etc.) Expertise in OPA/Rego for policy-as-code Experience with Wiz CNAP for cloud security posture management Advanced Python Scripting for automation and remediation workflows Experience driving DevSecOps automation and shift-left security adoption Strong collaboration skills across engineering and CISO/leadership teams
09/01/2026
Full time
Lynx are looking for a Cloud Security Engineer who can design, automate, and enforce cloud controls at scale. If you enjoy building policy-as-code frameworks, enabling shift-left security, and strengthening cloud governance across complex environments, this role is for you. The Role You'll own the design and implementation of organization-wide cloud controls across AWS and Azure. You'll work closely with DevOps, Security, Risk, and Compliance teams to embed secure-by-default practices and ensure continuous adherence to security and regulatory requirements. This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll build automation, develop policy frameworks, and help teams remediate issues efficiently. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage organization-wide cloud controls using Azure Policies, AWS Organizations, SCPs, Config Rules, and Cloud Custodian Architect and enforce Zero Trust and least-privilege models (RBAC, PBAC), region restrictions, and platform security controls Collaborate with DevOps/Cybersecurity teams to resolve non-compliant cloud resources Monitor control effectiveness and drive continuous improvement of cloud governance Provide technical leadership and mentor teams on cloud policy best practices Work with risk, compliance, and audit teams to produce control evidence Implement and manage CNAP policies using Wiz for posture assessment and remediation Embed security early by integrating vulnerability scanning, IaC policy enforcement, and compliance checks into GitLab CI/CD Develop policy-as-code frameworks using OPA/Rego to prevent misconfigurations pre-deployment Integrate security controls into Terraform and other IaC workflows Champion shift-left practices-enabling developers to self-remediate issues during build and coding stages Build SOAR playbooks to automate response and remediation workflows Experience Requirements 3+ years in Cybersecurity and CNAP-focused roles Deep AWS security expertise: IAM, Organizations, SCPs, cloud security architecture Hands-on experience with Cloud Custodian or similar policy automation tools Proficiency with Terraform or AWS CloudFormation Strong understanding of cloud compliance frameworks (CIS, NIST, ISO, etc.) Expertise in OPA/Rego for policy-as-code Experience with Wiz CNAP for cloud security posture management Advanced Python Scripting for automation and remediation workflows Experience driving DevSecOps automation and shift-left security adoption Strong collaboration skills across engineering and CISO/leadership teams
Network Engineer Inside IR35 - Hybrid We're seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a leading organisation in Birmingham on a contract basis. You'll be responsible for the design, support, and optimisation of a hybrid network infrastructure, covering both on-premise and cloud environments. This role suits a hands-on networking professional with strong experience in enterprise networking, infrastructure troubleshooting, and network optimisation, with an awareness of security best practices rather than a pure security focus. Key Responsibilities Design, support, and maintain network infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments. Manage and optimise switching, routing, Firewalls, and VPN technologies. Troubleshoot complex network issues to ensure high availability and performance. Support Windows Server environments from a networking perspective (DNS, DHCP, connectivity). Technical Skills: Networking fundamentals Firewalls & VPNs Cloud security Endpoint security Vulnerability management Network Engineer 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
09/01/2026
Contractor
Network Engineer Inside IR35 - Hybrid We're seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join a leading organisation in Birmingham on a contract basis. You'll be responsible for the design, support, and optimisation of a hybrid network infrastructure, covering both on-premise and cloud environments. This role suits a hands-on networking professional with strong experience in enterprise networking, infrastructure troubleshooting, and network optimisation, with an awareness of security best practices rather than a pure security focus. Key Responsibilities Design, support, and maintain network infrastructure across on-premise and cloud environments. Manage and optimise switching, routing, Firewalls, and VPN technologies. Troubleshoot complex network issues to ensure high availability and performance. Support Windows Server environments from a networking perspective (DNS, DHCP, connectivity). Technical Skills: Networking fundamentals Firewalls & VPNs Cloud security Endpoint security Vulnerability management Network Engineer 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
Application Architect Location: Knutsford (2-3 days onsite) Contract Duration: Until 30 September 2026 No sponsorship offered. CONTRACTOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS The Role Our client is seeking an experienced Application Architect to define and lead the architecture of customer-facing digital products, including mobile and online banking platforms. You'll play a key role in shaping scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions aligned to Barclays' long-term technology strategy. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver end-to-end architecture for modern digital applications Define technology stacks, platforms, and integration patterns Contribute to and influence the technology roadmap within your domain Ensure adherence to architecture, security, and governance standards Produce architecture artefacts and participate in governance forums Partner with product and business teams to translate requirements into solutions Provide technical leadership , mentoring teams and promoting best practices Required Skills & Experience Proven experience architecting distributed systems (microservices, REST APIs, cloud-native solutions) Strong hands-on expertise with AWS, Azure, or GCP , including migration strategies Solid software engineering background (eg Java, Python) with Agile delivery experience Financial services domain experience, ideally within payments, cards, or digital channels Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to balance business and technical trade-offs
09/01/2026
Contractor
Application Architect Location: Knutsford (2-3 days onsite) Contract Duration: Until 30 September 2026 No sponsorship offered. CONTRACTOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS The Role Our client is seeking an experienced Application Architect to define and lead the architecture of customer-facing digital products, including mobile and online banking platforms. You'll play a key role in shaping scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions aligned to Barclays' long-term technology strategy. Key Responsibilities Design and deliver end-to-end architecture for modern digital applications Define technology stacks, platforms, and integration patterns Contribute to and influence the technology roadmap within your domain Ensure adherence to architecture, security, and governance standards Produce architecture artefacts and participate in governance forums Partner with product and business teams to translate requirements into solutions Provide technical leadership , mentoring teams and promoting best practices Required Skills & Experience Proven experience architecting distributed systems (microservices, REST APIs, cloud-native solutions) Strong hands-on expertise with AWS, Azure, or GCP , including migration strategies Solid software engineering background (eg Java, Python) with Agile delivery experience Financial services domain experience, ideally within payments, cards, or digital channels Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to balance business and technical trade-offs
Network, Security and Voice Operations Team Lead - Trader Voice/IPC - LAN/WAN - OSPF - BGP - MPLS - Meraki - ACI - SD-WAN Permanent - up to £125,000 + benefits, bonus.* Hybrid, 3 days office Global financial services client is seeking a Network, Security and Voice Operations Team Lead/Manager responsible for managing and maintaining all network and voice-related technologies in EMEA as well as internationally. This is a hands-on technical role, as well as managing a team of Network and Voice Engineers to support the EMEA Network and Voice infrastructure. The team cover both projects and BAU activities, comprising of multi-vendor technologies such as Cisco, ACI, ASA, Nexus and Legacy. Skills and experience required: Team leadership/management experience (managing performance, developing talent, etc) Experience managing 3rd Party Relationships to ensure level of service are in line with SLA and KPIs. Manage and deliver roadmaps and end-to-end life cycle management of all assigned network and voice-related products and technologies Solid experience managing an IP Telephony, Trader Voice (IPC Unigy, Dealerboards, Voice Reording) function within a financial institution Strong technical skills across Cisco; Meraki Wireless; SW-WAN, DDoS Mitigation; Solarwinds; ACI, ISE, MPLS, OSPF, BGP, LAN/WAN, Checkpoint and Palo Alto Strong experience with MS Teams Telephony and Cloud-based SaaS platform If this is of interest and you have the required skills, please send your CV over for immediate consideration. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
09/01/2026
Full time
Network, Security and Voice Operations Team Lead - Trader Voice/IPC - LAN/WAN - OSPF - BGP - MPLS - Meraki - ACI - SD-WAN Permanent - up to £125,000 + benefits, bonus.* Hybrid, 3 days office Global financial services client is seeking a Network, Security and Voice Operations Team Lead/Manager responsible for managing and maintaining all network and voice-related technologies in EMEA as well as internationally. This is a hands-on technical role, as well as managing a team of Network and Voice Engineers to support the EMEA Network and Voice infrastructure. The team cover both projects and BAU activities, comprising of multi-vendor technologies such as Cisco, ACI, ASA, Nexus and Legacy. Skills and experience required: Team leadership/management experience (managing performance, developing talent, etc) Experience managing 3rd Party Relationships to ensure level of service are in line with SLA and KPIs. Manage and deliver roadmaps and end-to-end life cycle management of all assigned network and voice-related products and technologies Solid experience managing an IP Telephony, Trader Voice (IPC Unigy, Dealerboards, Voice Reording) function within a financial institution Strong technical skills across Cisco; Meraki Wireless; SW-WAN, DDoS Mitigation; Solarwinds; ACI, ISE, MPLS, OSPF, BGP, LAN/WAN, Checkpoint and Palo Alto Strong experience with MS Teams Telephony and Cloud-based SaaS platform If this is of interest and you have the required skills, please send your CV over for immediate consideration. McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.
Security Operations Centre/SOC Team Lead £58,252 - £68,586 per annum 28.97% Employer pension contribution and more great benefits Relaxed hybrid and flexible working environment Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh About the Role Hays' Cyber practice have partnered exclusively with Registers of Scotland (RoS) on the search for a Technical Team Lead within their internal Security Operations Centre. This role will have you leading a team of analysts and working alongside security engineers to develop and automate threat detection and response playbooks, as well as security architects and the wider IT function. The ideal candidate will have the technical expertise to work on day-to-day operations within a busy SOC, but also will have led SOC teams from a line-management, pastoral leadership, and ITSM perspective, ranging from SIEM use case tuning, to employee appraisals, KPI's and reporting metrics. About the Organisation Registers of Scotland (RoS) manages 21 land, property and other legal registers which are a critical asset for the Scottish economy. They aim to provide the best public service for Scotland and are on a mission to make some of the oldest public land registers in the world into some of the most modern. Registers of Scotland (RoS) is also an award-winning organisation recognised for its technology and innovation and is a world-leading pioneer in land and property registration. Their full-stack teams design, architect, and build all our registration products in-house, and they work to create digital solutions for the people of Scotland. You will get an opportunity to nurture your creativity and develop with RoS through access to the latest data, software engineering and product delivery techniques. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day line management, coaching, and development of SOC analysts and engineers. Lead the configuration, tuning, and maintenance of core SOC capabilities including log aggregation, alerting, correlation, threat detection, and response tooling. Define, track, and report SOC performance metrics and KPIs, ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with organisation objectives. Manage and mentor SOC team members, setting clear performance objectives, monitoring KPIs, analysing metrics, and driving continuous improvement through coaching, training, and performance reviews. Collaborate with cyber engineers to develop and automate detection logic and incident response playbooks. Work with Technical Product Manager and Security Architect to ensure SOC capabilities align with enterprise security architecture and strategy. Ensure SOC processes are integrated with ITSM systems for effective incident, change, and problem management. Develop and maintain scenario-based runbooks and technical procedures for incident response. Engage with project teams to provide security assurance for new and existing services. Drive continuous improvement in SOC operations, tooling, and team capability. What We're Looking For Proven experience in a Security Operations Centre or operational security environment. Demonstrable experience managing or leading a technical team or function in an enterprise setting. Strong background in operating and maintaining SOC capabilities such as log management, alerting, threat detection, and incident response tooling. Experience in incident response, including leading technical investigations and developing response frameworks. Proficiency in integrating and operationalising cyber threat intelligence. Experience working with ITSM systems to manage and prioritise workloads. Experience reporting on SOC metrics including SLA/OLA performance, MTTD/MTTR, alert accuracy, and outcome-based security improvements. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Experience developing or implementing vulnerability management tools and processes. Familiarity with cloud security monitoring and hybrid infrastructure environments. Knowledge of relevant security frameworks such as NIST CRF, ISO 27001, NCSC CAF, and MITRE ATT&CK. Experience contributing to or leading SOC maturity assessments or improvement programmes. Package, Benefits and What's in it for you Up to £68,586 inclusive of market supplement Pay progression 28.97% pension (employer contribution) 38 days annual holiday, increasing to 42 days with length of service. Other benefits such as career development opportunities, qualifications, up to a year in parental leave and more Further information For further information relating to RoS, including: Additional details on pay & benefits The Civil Service Code Complaints process Use of AI in the application/recruitment process, Please view our additional information page online Nationality and immigration status In general, only nationals from the following countries (and associations of countries) are eligible for employment in the Civil Service: the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and the Commonwealth. EU nationals (with settled or pre-settled status), certain EEA nationals, Swiss and Turkish nationals are also eligible for employment. Detailed provisions on determining eligibility on the grounds of nationality and where relevant, immigration status can be reviewed here. gov[.]uk/government/publications/nationality-rules What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to send us your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
09/01/2026
Full time
Security Operations Centre/SOC Team Lead £58,252 - £68,586 per annum 28.97% Employer pension contribution and more great benefits Relaxed hybrid and flexible working environment Location: Glasgow or Edinburgh About the Role Hays' Cyber practice have partnered exclusively with Registers of Scotland (RoS) on the search for a Technical Team Lead within their internal Security Operations Centre. This role will have you leading a team of analysts and working alongside security engineers to develop and automate threat detection and response playbooks, as well as security architects and the wider IT function. The ideal candidate will have the technical expertise to work on day-to-day operations within a busy SOC, but also will have led SOC teams from a line-management, pastoral leadership, and ITSM perspective, ranging from SIEM use case tuning, to employee appraisals, KPI's and reporting metrics. About the Organisation Registers of Scotland (RoS) manages 21 land, property and other legal registers which are a critical asset for the Scottish economy. They aim to provide the best public service for Scotland and are on a mission to make some of the oldest public land registers in the world into some of the most modern. Registers of Scotland (RoS) is also an award-winning organisation recognised for its technology and innovation and is a world-leading pioneer in land and property registration. Their full-stack teams design, architect, and build all our registration products in-house, and they work to create digital solutions for the people of Scotland. You will get an opportunity to nurture your creativity and develop with RoS through access to the latest data, software engineering and product delivery techniques. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day line management, coaching, and development of SOC analysts and engineers. Lead the configuration, tuning, and maintenance of core SOC capabilities including log aggregation, alerting, correlation, threat detection, and response tooling. Define, track, and report SOC performance metrics and KPIs, ensuring operational efficiency and alignment with organisation objectives. Manage and mentor SOC team members, setting clear performance objectives, monitoring KPIs, analysing metrics, and driving continuous improvement through coaching, training, and performance reviews. Collaborate with cyber engineers to develop and automate detection logic and incident response playbooks. Work with Technical Product Manager and Security Architect to ensure SOC capabilities align with enterprise security architecture and strategy. Ensure SOC processes are integrated with ITSM systems for effective incident, change, and problem management. Develop and maintain scenario-based runbooks and technical procedures for incident response. Engage with project teams to provide security assurance for new and existing services. Drive continuous improvement in SOC operations, tooling, and team capability. What We're Looking For Proven experience in a Security Operations Centre or operational security environment. Demonstrable experience managing or leading a technical team or function in an enterprise setting. Strong background in operating and maintaining SOC capabilities such as log management, alerting, threat detection, and incident response tooling. Experience in incident response, including leading technical investigations and developing response frameworks. Proficiency in integrating and operationalising cyber threat intelligence. Experience working with ITSM systems to manage and prioritise workloads. Experience reporting on SOC metrics including SLA/OLA performance, MTTD/MTTR, alert accuracy, and outcome-based security improvements. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams. Experience developing or implementing vulnerability management tools and processes. Familiarity with cloud security monitoring and hybrid infrastructure environments. Knowledge of relevant security frameworks such as NIST CRF, ISO 27001, NCSC CAF, and MITRE ATT&CK. Experience contributing to or leading SOC maturity assessments or improvement programmes. Package, Benefits and What's in it for you Up to £68,586 inclusive of market supplement Pay progression 28.97% pension (employer contribution) 38 days annual holiday, increasing to 42 days with length of service. Other benefits such as career development opportunities, qualifications, up to a year in parental leave and more Further information For further information relating to RoS, including: Additional details on pay & benefits The Civil Service Code Complaints process Use of AI in the application/recruitment process, Please view our additional information page online Nationality and immigration status In general, only nationals from the following countries (and associations of countries) are eligible for employment in the Civil Service: the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland, and the Commonwealth. EU nationals (with settled or pre-settled status), certain EEA nationals, Swiss and Turkish nationals are also eligible for employment. Detailed provisions on determining eligibility on the grounds of nationality and where relevant, immigration status can be reviewed here. gov[.]uk/government/publications/nationality-rules What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to send us your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found on our website.
Lead Developer 6 months Manchester/Newcastle - hybrid Inside IR35 - Umbrella only Eligible for SC security clearance Role overview: We are seeking a skilled Java Developer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the development of innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Java programming, experience with modern frameworks and libraries, and a passion for delivering high-quality, maintainable code. Skill required: Java Experience with popular Java frameworks (eg, Spring, Hibernate, Struts, JSF) and libraries (eg, Apache Commons, Guava). Familiarity with microservices architecture and related technologies (eg, Docker, Kubernetes, Swagger). Public Sector Experience Suitable Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance!
09/01/2026
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Lead Developer 6 months Manchester/Newcastle - hybrid Inside IR35 - Umbrella only Eligible for SC security clearance Role overview: We are seeking a skilled Java Developer to join our dynamic team and contribute to the development of innovative software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in Java programming, experience with modern frameworks and libraries, and a passion for delivering high-quality, maintainable code. Skill required: Java Experience with popular Java frameworks (eg, Spring, Hibernate, Struts, JSF) and libraries (eg, Apache Commons, Guava). Familiarity with microservices architecture and related technologies (eg, Docker, Kubernetes, Swagger). Public Sector Experience Suitable Candidates should submit CVs in the first instance!
Sanderson Government & Defence
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager - MOD DV Cleared Location: Hemel Hempstead Type: 4-5 days on-site IR Status: Inside Rate: £450 - £700 Clearance: Must have active MOD DV Contingency: Must be a sole British National Length: Initial 6 months Sanderson Government and Defence are seeking a GRC Manager for an on-going programme of work with a primary technical supplier into the MOD. This is a great opportunity to join a talented Cyber team on an interesting project. Role Overview As GRC Manager, you will be the driving force behind the implementation of Information Security Management System (ISMS) for an assigned client. Your expertise will help the client understand their security challenges, manage security risks and enable them to enhance their security posture. Key Responsibilities Conduct security risk and threat assessments (operational and system). Deliver services aligned with ISO27001 standards. Provide regular reporting on ISMS effectiveness and operational performance. Manage security operations in line with organisational policy, standards and industry best practice. Engage with internal stakeholders and third-party providers on security, risk and privacy matters. Respond to security incidents promptly, ensuring early identification and resolution. Oversee threat detection, vulnerability management and remediation activities. Represent security considerations in IT and process change assessments. Maintain ISMS, Operational Security and Risk Assurance documentation. Lead monthly client Security Working Group meetings and stakeholder sessions. Ensure audit readiness and support internal/external audits. Essential Skills GRC/Operational Security Manager experience with solid understanding and experience with security policies and standards Technical proficiency and knowledge across the spectrum of information security solutions and operations Knowledge of IT security solutions and their integration and operation into business systems and processes Experience of security maturity and developing roadmaps aligned to the priorities of clients Experience of ISO/IEC 27001 Compliance and Certification If you're interested in any of the above and interested in learning more, apply or reach out to (see below) Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
09/01/2026
Contractor
Governance, Risk and Compliance Manager - MOD DV Cleared Location: Hemel Hempstead Type: 4-5 days on-site IR Status: Inside Rate: £450 - £700 Clearance: Must have active MOD DV Contingency: Must be a sole British National Length: Initial 6 months Sanderson Government and Defence are seeking a GRC Manager for an on-going programme of work with a primary technical supplier into the MOD. This is a great opportunity to join a talented Cyber team on an interesting project. Role Overview As GRC Manager, you will be the driving force behind the implementation of Information Security Management System (ISMS) for an assigned client. Your expertise will help the client understand their security challenges, manage security risks and enable them to enhance their security posture. Key Responsibilities Conduct security risk and threat assessments (operational and system). Deliver services aligned with ISO27001 standards. Provide regular reporting on ISMS effectiveness and operational performance. Manage security operations in line with organisational policy, standards and industry best practice. Engage with internal stakeholders and third-party providers on security, risk and privacy matters. Respond to security incidents promptly, ensuring early identification and resolution. Oversee threat detection, vulnerability management and remediation activities. Represent security considerations in IT and process change assessments. Maintain ISMS, Operational Security and Risk Assurance documentation. Lead monthly client Security Working Group meetings and stakeholder sessions. Ensure audit readiness and support internal/external audits. Essential Skills GRC/Operational Security Manager experience with solid understanding and experience with security policies and standards Technical proficiency and knowledge across the spectrum of information security solutions and operations Knowledge of IT security solutions and their integration and operation into business systems and processes Experience of security maturity and developing roadmaps aligned to the priorities of clients Experience of ISO/IEC 27001 Compliance and Certification If you're interested in any of the above and interested in learning more, apply or reach out to (see below) Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Decision Intelligence - Palantir Foundry, Lead Consultant, Senior Manager We are looking for a Senior Manager with deep Palantir Foundry expertise to lead the design and delivery of production-grade data and AI solutions. You will shape end-to-end architectures, lead multidisciplinary teams and work directly with senior client stakeholders to turn complex data, AI and process challenges into scalable Foundry applications. Key responsibilities Act as lead architect for Foundry, owning solution design from ingestion and pipelines through Ontology, applications and AI use cases. Translate business problems into Foundry use cases, technical designs and deliverable roadmaps. Design and oversee data pipelines, Ontology models, security and governance patterns and application workflows in Foundry. Guide teams of data engineers, software engineers and data scientists to deliver robust, secure and maintainable Foundry solutions. Integrate Foundry with wider enterprise platforms, cloud environments and downstream analytics tools. Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, shaping new opportunities and ensuring value realisation from the platform. Skills and experience Significant hands-on experience delivering Palantir Foundry solutions in complex client environments. Deep Foundry technical expertise across the full stack: Pipeline Builder, Ontology, Workshop, OSDK, Code Repositories, Actions and AIP or agentic capabilities, able to build production-grade applications not just prototypes. Strong proficiency in at least one relevant programming language such as Python or PySpark, Java, Typescript or SQL. Solid understanding of data engineering, data modelling, security and governance in enterprise settings. Experience with software engineering best practices including Git-based development, testing and CI or CD. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse technical and business audiences. Proven leadership in building, coaching and motivating technical teams. Sector experience in Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Energy or Manufacturing is desirable. Eligibility for, or current possession of, government security clearance is an advantage. What you will receive You will join a specialist Foundry community, working on high-impact programmes with strong support for ongoing learning and certification. A competitive package typically includes flexible and hybrid working, health and wellbeing benefits, professional development support and paid volunteering or community days.
09/01/2026
Decision Intelligence - Palantir Foundry, Lead Consultant, Senior Manager We are looking for a Senior Manager with deep Palantir Foundry expertise to lead the design and delivery of production-grade data and AI solutions. You will shape end-to-end architectures, lead multidisciplinary teams and work directly with senior client stakeholders to turn complex data, AI and process challenges into scalable Foundry applications. Key responsibilities Act as lead architect for Foundry, owning solution design from ingestion and pipelines through Ontology, applications and AI use cases. Translate business problems into Foundry use cases, technical designs and deliverable roadmaps. Design and oversee data pipelines, Ontology models, security and governance patterns and application workflows in Foundry. Guide teams of data engineers, software engineers and data scientists to deliver robust, secure and maintainable Foundry solutions. Integrate Foundry with wider enterprise platforms, cloud environments and downstream analytics tools. Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, shaping new opportunities and ensuring value realisation from the platform. Skills and experience Significant hands-on experience delivering Palantir Foundry solutions in complex client environments. Deep Foundry technical expertise across the full stack: Pipeline Builder, Ontology, Workshop, OSDK, Code Repositories, Actions and AIP or agentic capabilities, able to build production-grade applications not just prototypes. Strong proficiency in at least one relevant programming language such as Python or PySpark, Java, Typescript or SQL. Solid understanding of data engineering, data modelling, security and governance in enterprise settings. Experience with software engineering best practices including Git-based development, testing and CI or CD. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and align diverse technical and business audiences. Proven leadership in building, coaching and motivating technical teams. Sector experience in Financial Services, Government, Healthcare, Energy or Manufacturing is desirable. Eligibility for, or current possession of, government security clearance is an advantage. What you will receive You will join a specialist Foundry community, working on high-impact programmes with strong support for ongoing learning and certification. A competitive package typically includes flexible and hybrid working, health and wellbeing benefits, professional development support and paid volunteering or community days.
Sanderson Government & Defence
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Software Engineer Location: Cheltenham Business Unit: Central Government, Law Enforcement and National Security Level: Mid-Senior Employment Type: Permanent Clearance: Must hold active UK Security Clearance About the Opportunity We are partnering with a leading Engineering business seeking experienced Java Software Engineers to help deliver mission-critical capabilities that protect the UK's security and prosperity. You will work at the intersection of advanced engineering and real-world problem-solving, developing cutting-edge products that counter evolving threats. Our teams work with leading technologies across AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering , supporting customers across the National Security, Defence and Intelligence community. With long-term programmes secured, this is an opportunity to join a high-growth environment with genuine impact. What You'll Be Doing Designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable Java applications and microservices using Spring Boot. Translating technical designs into clean, test-driven, production-ready code aligned with engineering best practices. Building and maintaining RESTful APIs and integrating them with databases, messaging systems, and external services. Supporting and evolving core architectural components, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability. Collaborating with product, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver solutions aligned with user and business needs. Participating in Agile ceremonies and contributing to technical strategy, continuous improvement, and innovation. Key Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot in enterprise or microservices environments. Solid understanding of RESTful API design, service-oriented architectures, and integration patterns. Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases and ORM frameworks such as JPA/Hibernate. Proficiency with automated testing frameworks and Test-Driven Development (TDD). Familiarity with Maven or Gradle and working across application, service, and data layers. Strong documentation and design discipline, with a curiosity for emerging Java and Back End technologies. Why Join? You'll be part of a trusted engineering organisation with over 60 years of heritage in sensors, communications, cyber, AI and ML. They solve complex challenges that make a tangible difference protecting people, platforms and missions, today and for the future. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
09/01/2026
Full time
Software Engineer Location: Cheltenham Business Unit: Central Government, Law Enforcement and National Security Level: Mid-Senior Employment Type: Permanent Clearance: Must hold active UK Security Clearance About the Opportunity We are partnering with a leading Engineering business seeking experienced Java Software Engineers to help deliver mission-critical capabilities that protect the UK's security and prosperity. You will work at the intersection of advanced engineering and real-world problem-solving, developing cutting-edge products that counter evolving threats. Our teams work with leading technologies across AI/DS, Cyber, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering , supporting customers across the National Security, Defence and Intelligence community. With long-term programmes secured, this is an opportunity to join a high-growth environment with genuine impact. What You'll Be Doing Designing, developing, and maintaining secure, scalable Java applications and microservices using Spring Boot. Translating technical designs into clean, test-driven, production-ready code aligned with engineering best practices. Building and maintaining RESTful APIs and integrating them with databases, messaging systems, and external services. Supporting and evolving core architectural components, ensuring performance, reliability, and scalability. Collaborating with product, architecture, and engineering teams to deliver solutions aligned with user and business needs. Participating in Agile ceremonies and contributing to technical strategy, continuous improvement, and innovation. Key Skills & Experience Strong commercial experience with Java and Spring Boot in enterprise or microservices environments. Solid understanding of RESTful API design, service-oriented architectures, and integration patterns. Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases and ORM frameworks such as JPA/Hibernate. Proficiency with automated testing frameworks and Test-Driven Development (TDD). Familiarity with Maven or Gradle and working across application, service, and data layers. Strong documentation and design discipline, with a curiosity for emerging Java and Back End technologies. Why Join? You'll be part of a trusted engineering organisation with over 60 years of heritage in sensors, communications, cyber, AI and ML. They solve complex challenges that make a tangible difference protecting people, platforms and missions, today and for the future. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Test Lead Plymouth, Devon | Hybrid (2/3 days on-site per week) | Up to £50k per annum We're exclusively partnered with a leading technology organisation based in the Plymouth area, who are looking to onboard a QA Lead to support their continued growth. Key Responsibilities Establish and maintain QA processes across manual, regression, UAT, and automation testing. Evaluate, implement, and extend automation frameworks (Playwright preferred). Plan and execute testing for monthly releases, ensuring coverage of critical workflows. Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Customer Service to define quality standards and acceptance criteria. Document defects, support root cause analysis, and verify fixes. Guide teams on QA best practices and contribute to a well-governed software development life cycle. Technical Skills Manual testing, regression planning, and UAT support. Automation frameworks (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium). Web and API testing Defect identification, risk-based testing, and prioritization. Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps preferred). Familiarity with accessibility, performance, security, or API contract testing is a plus. 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
09/01/2026
Full time
Test Lead Plymouth, Devon | Hybrid (2/3 days on-site per week) | Up to £50k per annum We're exclusively partnered with a leading technology organisation based in the Plymouth area, who are looking to onboard a QA Lead to support their continued growth. Key Responsibilities Establish and maintain QA processes across manual, regression, UAT, and automation testing. Evaluate, implement, and extend automation frameworks (Playwright preferred). Plan and execute testing for monthly releases, ensuring coverage of critical workflows. Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Customer Service to define quality standards and acceptance criteria. Document defects, support root cause analysis, and verify fixes. Guide teams on QA best practices and contribute to a well-governed software development life cycle. Technical Skills Manual testing, regression planning, and UAT support. Automation frameworks (Playwright, Cypress, Selenium). Web and API testing Defect identification, risk-based testing, and prioritization. Integrating automated tests into CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps preferred). Familiarity with accessibility, performance, security, or API contract testing is a plus. 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
Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check) TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK LOCATION: Belfast TYPE: Full time WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working We're looking for a Service Delivery Manager for Network Operations to lead the delivery of end-to-end IT services to our internal customers. You will ensure service quality, drive continuous improvement, and manage service provider contracts. This role is responsible for ensuring that all network operations meet or exceed our internal and external service level agreements. A key part of your role will be leading and managing outsourced teams to maintain and support IT services across all our sites. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE Ensure network operations meet or exceed strict service level agreements. Lead and manage outsourced teams to deliver, maintain, and support IT services. Guarantee the maturity of new network services before they go live. Act as the key point of contact for network topics for the site, business, and security teams. Be the ambassador for the connectivity PSL on-site. ABOUT YOU Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Previous experience in IT service management, preferably within a large enterprise. In-depth knowledge of ITIL processes and best practices. Knowledge of network, routing, switching, and infrastructure, including VLAN, VRFs, NAC, WIFI, and cabling technologies. Familiarity with IT infrastructure components such as servers, storage systems, and cloud platforms. Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solution s. We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Belfast Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Digital By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
09/01/2026
Full time
Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check) TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK LOCATION: Belfast TYPE: Full time WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working We're looking for a Service Delivery Manager for Network Operations to lead the delivery of end-to-end IT services to our internal customers. You will ensure service quality, drive continuous improvement, and manage service provider contracts. This role is responsible for ensuring that all network operations meet or exceed our internal and external service level agreements. A key part of your role will be leading and managing outsourced teams to maintain and support IT services across all our sites. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE Ensure network operations meet or exceed strict service level agreements. Lead and manage outsourced teams to deliver, maintain, and support IT services. Guarantee the maturity of new network services before they go live. Act as the key point of contact for network topics for the site, business, and security teams. Be the ambassador for the connectivity PSL on-site. ABOUT YOU Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Previous experience in IT service management, preferably within a large enterprise. In-depth knowledge of ITIL processes and best practices. Knowledge of network, routing, switching, and infrastructure, including VLAN, VRFs, NAC, WIFI, and cabling technologies. Familiarity with IT infrastructure components such as servers, storage systems, and cloud platforms. Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solution s. We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Belfast Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Digital By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check) TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK LOCATION: Belfast TYPE: Full time WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working We're looking for a Service Delivery Manager for Network Operations to lead the delivery of end-to-end IT services to our internal customers. You will ensure service quality, drive continuous improvement, and manage service provider contracts. This role is responsible for ensuring that all network operations meet or exceed our internal and external service level agreements. A key part of your role will be leading and managing outsourced teams to maintain and support IT services across all our sites. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE Ensure network operations meet or exceed strict service level agreements. Lead and manage outsourced teams to deliver, maintain, and support IT services. Guarantee the maturity of new network services before they go live. Act as the key point of contact for network topics for the site, business, and security teams. Be the ambassador for the connectivity PSL on-site. ABOUT YOU Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Previous experience in IT service management, preferably within a large enterprise. In-depth knowledge of ITIL processes and best practices. Knowledge of network, routing, switching, and infrastructure, including VLAN, VRFs, NAC, WIFI, and cabling technologies. Familiarity with IT infrastructure components such as servers, storage systems, and cloud platforms. Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solution s. We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Belfast Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Digital By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
09/01/2026
Full time
Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: You will be subject to BPSS and Export Control checks (including a criminal record check) TRAVEL REQUIRED: Occasional travel within UK LOCATION: Belfast TYPE: Full time WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options Work / Life Balance: 36 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, flexible working We're looking for a Service Delivery Manager for Network Operations to lead the delivery of end-to-end IT services to our internal customers. You will ensure service quality, drive continuous improvement, and manage service provider contracts. This role is responsible for ensuring that all network operations meet or exceed our internal and external service level agreements. A key part of your role will be leading and managing outsourced teams to maintain and support IT services across all our sites. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE Ensure network operations meet or exceed strict service level agreements. Lead and manage outsourced teams to deliver, maintain, and support IT services. Guarantee the maturity of new network services before they go live. Act as the key point of contact for network topics for the site, business, and security teams. Be the ambassador for the connectivity PSL on-site. ABOUT YOU Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Previous experience in IT service management, preferably within a large enterprise. In-depth knowledge of ITIL processes and best practices. Knowledge of network, routing, switching, and infrastructure, including VLAN, VRFs, NAC, WIFI, and cabling technologies. Familiarity with IT infrastructure components such as servers, storage systems, and cloud platforms. Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solution s. We employ people from all sections of the community and are committed to the appointment of the best candidate based upon the merit principle alone. In pursuit of our equal opportunities programme, we would particularly welcome more applications from Catholics and females, as these groups are currently under-represented in our workforce HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Belfast Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Digital By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
