AV Event & Break Fix Technician We are recruiting for a hybrid AV Event & Break Fix Technician to deliver AV and Event technical support for a medical science client s meeting rooms and event spaces in the client s global headquarters in Cambridge. The object of this role is to ensure that various AV spaces and event spaces are maintained across the campus, that the equipment is in optimal working condition, and end users (where applicable) are conversant with the equipment they are using to ensure we provide an exceptional service to our clients. Whilst there are regular duties to be undertaken, the demands upon the function can be unpredictable, often with tight deadlines, and the individual must have proven skills in dealing with such environments. Flexibility in working hours is essential, especially when helping with client events; preparation for which may start in the early hours or potentially extend into the evening. Working as part of an events team as well as a service support team, playing a key part in all aspects of AV in relation to clients' events from pre-planning, identifying technical requirements, attending meetings in an advisory capacity, and event execution. You will also be required to provide support for client meetings Role and Responsibilities Experience in events is essential to this role. It is preferred that you hold Industry qualifications, including Barco Certified Operator, Dante Certified, YCATS Product Training (including Mixing & Networking), Q-SYS Level 2 & Control & UCI Fundamentals. Previous experience with such products is essential, as well as Control Systems, Wireless Audio, Lighting Controllers, VC Equipment, and PTZ Camera Equipment. You will be required to operate events from a smaller local scale up to full auditorium events, where the system will be dialled into a global call and broadcast out across the company. Conducting pre-event checks and post-event breakdowns. On-site support for larger-scale events where external event agencies will be utilising the already in-place equipment on-site. Ability to work closely with our client's Events Team, both coordinating the event before and during. Maintenance of the event's equipment as well as liaising with Break Fix resources for incidents. Coordinating your own time to ensure event requests and standards are met. Technical Skill Requirements Highly skilled in event management, event scheduling, and resource management. Expert user of analogue and digital sound mixing desks (Yamaha CL, QL series, M7CL, LS9, etc); Proficient in sound reinforcement (lapel and handheld microphones, headsets, etc) for corporate events Experienced in Live Event Streaming Experienced in Audio networking (Dante, Blu link, Sonos). Experienced in Video switchers (Analog Way, Extron). Experienced in projector setup, diagnostics, and maintenance. Working knowledge of video matrices, scalers (Extron, Kramer), and HDBaseT extenders (Extron, Kramer, Lightware). Very good knowledge of VC systems (Logitech, Poly, Cisco, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc ) and use of AV bridges and interfaces Knowledge of IPTV systems Good IT knowledge Knowledge of lighting and related systems Experience in the use of ticketing systems, specifically Service Now Education/Certifications: Preferences will be given to those applicants possessing any of the following: Client relations-related training/certifications AVIXA CTS-related certifications Audio software: Ableton Live; Isotope; Logic Pro; Pro Tools; Reaper; Waves Mixing consoles: AMS Neve DFC, Custom Series 75, Genesys, VR; Avid Digidesign Icon, C24; SSL AWS 900, Duality, G+ Video editing software: Da Vinci Resolve; Luma Fusion Audio DSP-related certifications Crestron-related certifications QSC-related certifications Networking/IT-related certifications Training will be given on-site whilst onboarding. Site and Shifts 5-days a week on site, initially working an 08:00-16:00 shift, long term, there is a shift pattern in place which covers 07:00-19:00 - shift will be 8hrs within this window. Working within a team of 4 in this building, reporting to the Senior Break Fix engineer and working alongside a head event engineer and a second hybrid events/breakfix engineer on the opposite shift. Day-to-day reporting is to our Cambridge-based Team Lead. The candidate will be dedicated to this specific building. There is no parking on site, but there are good bus routes and also lots of cycle storage.
04/04/2026
Full time
AV Event & Break Fix Technician We are recruiting for a hybrid AV Event & Break Fix Technician to deliver AV and Event technical support for a medical science client s meeting rooms and event spaces in the client s global headquarters in Cambridge. The object of this role is to ensure that various AV spaces and event spaces are maintained across the campus, that the equipment is in optimal working condition, and end users (where applicable) are conversant with the equipment they are using to ensure we provide an exceptional service to our clients. Whilst there are regular duties to be undertaken, the demands upon the function can be unpredictable, often with tight deadlines, and the individual must have proven skills in dealing with such environments. Flexibility in working hours is essential, especially when helping with client events; preparation for which may start in the early hours or potentially extend into the evening. Working as part of an events team as well as a service support team, playing a key part in all aspects of AV in relation to clients' events from pre-planning, identifying technical requirements, attending meetings in an advisory capacity, and event execution. You will also be required to provide support for client meetings Role and Responsibilities Experience in events is essential to this role. It is preferred that you hold Industry qualifications, including Barco Certified Operator, Dante Certified, YCATS Product Training (including Mixing & Networking), Q-SYS Level 2 & Control & UCI Fundamentals. Previous experience with such products is essential, as well as Control Systems, Wireless Audio, Lighting Controllers, VC Equipment, and PTZ Camera Equipment. You will be required to operate events from a smaller local scale up to full auditorium events, where the system will be dialled into a global call and broadcast out across the company. Conducting pre-event checks and post-event breakdowns. On-site support for larger-scale events where external event agencies will be utilising the already in-place equipment on-site. Ability to work closely with our client's Events Team, both coordinating the event before and during. Maintenance of the event's equipment as well as liaising with Break Fix resources for incidents. Coordinating your own time to ensure event requests and standards are met. Technical Skill Requirements Highly skilled in event management, event scheduling, and resource management. Expert user of analogue and digital sound mixing desks (Yamaha CL, QL series, M7CL, LS9, etc); Proficient in sound reinforcement (lapel and handheld microphones, headsets, etc) for corporate events Experienced in Live Event Streaming Experienced in Audio networking (Dante, Blu link, Sonos). Experienced in Video switchers (Analog Way, Extron). Experienced in projector setup, diagnostics, and maintenance. Working knowledge of video matrices, scalers (Extron, Kramer), and HDBaseT extenders (Extron, Kramer, Lightware). Very good knowledge of VC systems (Logitech, Poly, Cisco, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, etc ) and use of AV bridges and interfaces Knowledge of IPTV systems Good IT knowledge Knowledge of lighting and related systems Experience in the use of ticketing systems, specifically Service Now Education/Certifications: Preferences will be given to those applicants possessing any of the following: Client relations-related training/certifications AVIXA CTS-related certifications Audio software: Ableton Live; Isotope; Logic Pro; Pro Tools; Reaper; Waves Mixing consoles: AMS Neve DFC, Custom Series 75, Genesys, VR; Avid Digidesign Icon, C24; SSL AWS 900, Duality, G+ Video editing software: Da Vinci Resolve; Luma Fusion Audio DSP-related certifications Crestron-related certifications QSC-related certifications Networking/IT-related certifications Training will be given on-site whilst onboarding. Site and Shifts 5-days a week on site, initially working an 08:00-16:00 shift, long term, there is a shift pattern in place which covers 07:00-19:00 - shift will be 8hrs within this window. Working within a team of 4 in this building, reporting to the Senior Break Fix engineer and working alongside a head event engineer and a second hybrid events/breakfix engineer on the opposite shift. Day-to-day reporting is to our Cambridge-based Team Lead. The candidate will be dedicated to this specific building. There is no parking on site, but there are good bus routes and also lots of cycle storage.
Senior Technician - Lighting When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Senior Technician - Lighting You'll report to the Head of Lighting and Sound and be responsible for casual technicians. You'll also work closely with the Senior Technician - Sound, Senior Technician - Stage, Head of Stage, and the Technical Manager. This role is an integral part of the technical team within this busy regional venue. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate extensive experience in the technical aspects of theatre craft and have a background in facilitating shows. You will be a good team player with excellent communication skills, computer literate and have the ability to lead and motivate others. You will have a good working knowledge of current health and safety legislation, along with modern theatre technology systems. The Senior Technician - Lighting will work closely with the BOH Team to manage technical systems with responsibility for all aspects including but not limited to: in-service and testing of electrical equipment, equipment scheduling, lighting and sound systems, assist in stage and Flys and maintenance, and liaise with visiting companies, providing expertise on the venue's capabilities. Please note, your role may involve working with children or vulnerable people. Key responsibilities To work as part of the crew ensuring the smooth running of fit ups, get outs and shows, in line with health and safety legislation and the requirements of the visiting company, and in accordance with the BECTU Code of Conduct. To complete regular inspections of technical equipment within the venue in line with health and safety legislative requirements alongside the Head of Lighting and Sound. To work closely with the visiting companies to ensure their technical needs are met, and ensure all crew are working in a pro-active manner. To ensure that only qualified, trained and experienced personnel are allowed to operate technical equipment within the venue. Operate a skills matrix with the Head of Lighting & Sound and the Head of Stage to ensure that the right skills are in place and fully utilised Ensuring that all backstage areas and storage are kept to the highest possible standard, and to bring any difficulties and/or health and safety hazards to the attention of the Head of Lighting & Sound and the Head of Stage. Alongside the other members of the electrics team, to take responsibility for housekeeping and maintenance of the electrics workshop. To develop risk assessments with the Head of Lighting & Sound, ensuring that these are reviewed annually. To set up equipment for other events throughout the venue when required. To implement and comply with the company Health & Safety Policy, maintaining the safest possible environment for your colleagues, visiting companies and customers. To act as a Duty Technician during performances, carry out regular lamp rounds of all areas of the building as part of pre-show checks, and take on an investigative role in the event of fire alarm activations. To assist with end-of-day lockups where required. Where required, to assist in the smooth running of visiting productions by taking on show specific roles (e.g. stage plots/board operation) as and when appropriate. To attend regular team meetings with other members of the technical department, and wider back of house team, to liaise on venue operations, health and safety, and to discuss forthcoming show requirements. To be trained in First Aid at Work and keep it renewed. To undertake all mandatory training identified as relevant to the role. To assist the Head of Lighting and Sound and Head of Stage in managing casual staff. To work closely with the Senior Technician (Sound) in order to understand the full range of the venue electrics department, and be able to provide mutual cover where appropriate. To undertake any other duties as required by the Head of Lighting & Sound and Head of Stage. Your skills, qualities, and experience. If you are able to demonstrate many of the essential criteria, we encourage you to apply, and welcome transferable skills from other industries or backgrounds. We can give experience of any desirable criteria but may also use them to decide between candidates for this role. Essential Relevant degree and/or demonstrable professional experience in the entertainment industry. Fundamental knowledge of Lighting systems. Extensive knowledge of technical venue systems, including a high level of competency using a wide range of theatrical and performance equipment. Experience rigging a variety of lighting systems. Good understanding of a risk-assessed approach to managing health & safety in the production environment. An understanding of legislation and Health & Safety guidelines relevant to the role. Experience in working at height, and comfortable in the use of a range of ladders. A commitment to providing a high level of service and customer care to visiting companies. Experience of venue or system maintenance regimes, particularly Portable Appliance Testing. Computer literate. Experience with Microsoft Office packages. An organised, methodical approach to work, with the ability to help implement systems and procedures. Significant demonstrable experience working in a Technical Department in a large-scale theatre. Knowledge of manual handling techniques. Desirable Experience touring with the lighting departments of large-scale shows. Electrical systems training, e.g. BS7909. Experience of EOS family consoles. Experience of Microsoft 365/Teams/SharePoint. Experience using TrackingThis, or other asset management systems. Experience in high access and harness rescue procedures. Stage and Flying experience. Experience with venue/production sound systems. Experience with production AV systems. About Us - Our values ATG Entertainment's values set the tone for how we work, how we treat one another, and the culture we continue to build across the UK and the wider organisation. THRIVE doing what we love (with passion and dynamism) CONNECT through every act (with collaboration and kindness) DARE to do different (with curiosity and courage) PERFORM at our best (with customer focus and ownership) Our culture You'll help us uphold a positive culture around meeting our obligations, by having a positive attitude to health and safety, legal and insurance requirements and take care to understand our policies and procedures. We are all expected to participate actively in the life of the company, and opportunities will arise for you to collaborate with others across the business. Everyone at ATG Entertainment is expected to be flexible and adapt as the needs of the business change, taking on new or different responsibilities as the need arises. Our Corporate Social Responsibility pillars Everyone at ATG Entertainment is expected to play their part in achieving our goals and upholding our Corporate Social Responsibility priorities: Inclusion: Committing to creating and upholding a positive, inclusive culture that nurtures potential and supports well-being. Sustainability: Playing your part in reducing our environmental impact and finding more sustainable ways of working. Next Generations: Encouraging the next generation in live entertainment by contributing to our outreach and training programmes, including mentoring students and trainees, and supporting our Creative Learning and Community Partnerships work. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Mission Statement - A Stage for Everyone Our stages are a platform for compelling stories - stories that are for all, by all, and of all. We shine our spotlight on our differences and believe that understanding and celebrating these differences makes us better global citizens. We are passionate about the pursuit of true diversity and equality. We strive to make our venues beacons of these ideals in our communities. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture, one in which everyone can bring their authentic selves. At ATG entertainment, we provide a stage for everyone. We recognise that we do not have all the answers; but we strive to listen, to learn and to change in order to ensure ATG Entertainment becomes a truly inclusive organisation. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from individuals from the widest possible range of backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible.
02/04/2026
Full time
Senior Technician - Lighting When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Senior Technician - Lighting You'll report to the Head of Lighting and Sound and be responsible for casual technicians. You'll also work closely with the Senior Technician - Sound, Senior Technician - Stage, Head of Stage, and the Technical Manager. This role is an integral part of the technical team within this busy regional venue. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate extensive experience in the technical aspects of theatre craft and have a background in facilitating shows. You will be a good team player with excellent communication skills, computer literate and have the ability to lead and motivate others. You will have a good working knowledge of current health and safety legislation, along with modern theatre technology systems. The Senior Technician - Lighting will work closely with the BOH Team to manage technical systems with responsibility for all aspects including but not limited to: in-service and testing of electrical equipment, equipment scheduling, lighting and sound systems, assist in stage and Flys and maintenance, and liaise with visiting companies, providing expertise on the venue's capabilities. Please note, your role may involve working with children or vulnerable people. Key responsibilities To work as part of the crew ensuring the smooth running of fit ups, get outs and shows, in line with health and safety legislation and the requirements of the visiting company, and in accordance with the BECTU Code of Conduct. To complete regular inspections of technical equipment within the venue in line with health and safety legislative requirements alongside the Head of Lighting and Sound. To work closely with the visiting companies to ensure their technical needs are met, and ensure all crew are working in a pro-active manner. To ensure that only qualified, trained and experienced personnel are allowed to operate technical equipment within the venue. Operate a skills matrix with the Head of Lighting & Sound and the Head of Stage to ensure that the right skills are in place and fully utilised Ensuring that all backstage areas and storage are kept to the highest possible standard, and to bring any difficulties and/or health and safety hazards to the attention of the Head of Lighting & Sound and the Head of Stage. Alongside the other members of the electrics team, to take responsibility for housekeeping and maintenance of the electrics workshop. To develop risk assessments with the Head of Lighting & Sound, ensuring that these are reviewed annually. To set up equipment for other events throughout the venue when required. To implement and comply with the company Health & Safety Policy, maintaining the safest possible environment for your colleagues, visiting companies and customers. To act as a Duty Technician during performances, carry out regular lamp rounds of all areas of the building as part of pre-show checks, and take on an investigative role in the event of fire alarm activations. To assist with end-of-day lockups where required. Where required, to assist in the smooth running of visiting productions by taking on show specific roles (e.g. stage plots/board operation) as and when appropriate. To attend regular team meetings with other members of the technical department, and wider back of house team, to liaise on venue operations, health and safety, and to discuss forthcoming show requirements. To be trained in First Aid at Work and keep it renewed. To undertake all mandatory training identified as relevant to the role. To assist the Head of Lighting and Sound and Head of Stage in managing casual staff. To work closely with the Senior Technician (Sound) in order to understand the full range of the venue electrics department, and be able to provide mutual cover where appropriate. To undertake any other duties as required by the Head of Lighting & Sound and Head of Stage. Your skills, qualities, and experience. If you are able to demonstrate many of the essential criteria, we encourage you to apply, and welcome transferable skills from other industries or backgrounds. We can give experience of any desirable criteria but may also use them to decide between candidates for this role. Essential Relevant degree and/or demonstrable professional experience in the entertainment industry. Fundamental knowledge of Lighting systems. Extensive knowledge of technical venue systems, including a high level of competency using a wide range of theatrical and performance equipment. Experience rigging a variety of lighting systems. Good understanding of a risk-assessed approach to managing health & safety in the production environment. An understanding of legislation and Health & Safety guidelines relevant to the role. Experience in working at height, and comfortable in the use of a range of ladders. A commitment to providing a high level of service and customer care to visiting companies. Experience of venue or system maintenance regimes, particularly Portable Appliance Testing. Computer literate. Experience with Microsoft Office packages. An organised, methodical approach to work, with the ability to help implement systems and procedures. Significant demonstrable experience working in a Technical Department in a large-scale theatre. Knowledge of manual handling techniques. Desirable Experience touring with the lighting departments of large-scale shows. Electrical systems training, e.g. BS7909. Experience of EOS family consoles. Experience of Microsoft 365/Teams/SharePoint. Experience using TrackingThis, or other asset management systems. Experience in high access and harness rescue procedures. Stage and Flying experience. Experience with venue/production sound systems. Experience with production AV systems. About Us - Our values ATG Entertainment's values set the tone for how we work, how we treat one another, and the culture we continue to build across the UK and the wider organisation. THRIVE doing what we love (with passion and dynamism) CONNECT through every act (with collaboration and kindness) DARE to do different (with curiosity and courage) PERFORM at our best (with customer focus and ownership) Our culture You'll help us uphold a positive culture around meeting our obligations, by having a positive attitude to health and safety, legal and insurance requirements and take care to understand our policies and procedures. We are all expected to participate actively in the life of the company, and opportunities will arise for you to collaborate with others across the business. Everyone at ATG Entertainment is expected to be flexible and adapt as the needs of the business change, taking on new or different responsibilities as the need arises. Our Corporate Social Responsibility pillars Everyone at ATG Entertainment is expected to play their part in achieving our goals and upholding our Corporate Social Responsibility priorities: Inclusion: Committing to creating and upholding a positive, inclusive culture that nurtures potential and supports well-being. Sustainability: Playing your part in reducing our environmental impact and finding more sustainable ways of working. Next Generations: Encouraging the next generation in live entertainment by contributing to our outreach and training programmes, including mentoring students and trainees, and supporting our Creative Learning and Community Partnerships work. Our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Mission Statement - A Stage for Everyone Our stages are a platform for compelling stories - stories that are for all, by all, and of all. We shine our spotlight on our differences and believe that understanding and celebrating these differences makes us better global citizens. We are passionate about the pursuit of true diversity and equality. We strive to make our venues beacons of these ideals in our communities. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture, one in which everyone can bring their authentic selves. At ATG entertainment, we provide a stage for everyone. We recognise that we do not have all the answers; but we strive to listen, to learn and to change in order to ensure ATG Entertainment becomes a truly inclusive organisation. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from individuals from the widest possible range of backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce. We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible.
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.
Role Purpose: We are looking to recruit a Finance Applications Support Technician to promote the availability, performance, security, effective provisioning, installation / configuration, operation and maintenance of all of our Finance applications. What you'll be doing: Perform regular system monitoring to verifying the integrity and availability of appropriate software resources and processes for users Perform regular security and performance monitoring activity, implementing and responding to established alerts, to quickly identify possible intrusions and performance issues Participate, as needed, in incident resolution; including identification, diagnosis and root cause analysis ensuring rapid resolution and minimal impact on services and data integrity. Actively and openly communicate risks, operational problems and incidents accurately ascertaining business impact and escalating where appropriate. Respond to request for support in a timely fashion to meet overall service levels ensure the quality of customer service Follow appropriate controls over configuration and change, maintaining the appropriate level of documentation, to ensure adherence to common process and reference resources are created to describe application changes Identifying gaps in services and highlighting underlying performance, recommending solutions where known, to contribute to the improvement of services Why Greencore? You may not have heard of us, but we're sure you've tried our products. We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing 12,200 colleagues across 16 world-class manufacturing sites and 18 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals. What we're looking for Relevant Experience and Technical Skills Experience in Implementing or Supporting Financial systems Ability to understand the key Finance Data Elements and Parameters used when transactions are posted to different Finance modules (Products, Vendor. Customer, PO, Customer Order, GRNI, Invoices) Able to understand financial data and analyse it iSeries technical skills Some basic server technical skills, including SQL Databases (SQL queries to analyse data) Personal Attributes Strong interpersonal skills i.e. written and verbal communication skills Strong Analytical and presentation skills Good business acumen Good understanding of Finance 'jargon' Ability to work well in a team environment i.e. IT Colleagues and Users, especially end users in Finance Good customer service skills Flexible and able to make good judgement, where applicable Able to influence and convince users even at Management level with new ideas and proposals to improve business procedures and IT Systems If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
01/10/2021
Full time
Role Purpose: We are looking to recruit a Finance Applications Support Technician to promote the availability, performance, security, effective provisioning, installation / configuration, operation and maintenance of all of our Finance applications. What you'll be doing: Perform regular system monitoring to verifying the integrity and availability of appropriate software resources and processes for users Perform regular security and performance monitoring activity, implementing and responding to established alerts, to quickly identify possible intrusions and performance issues Participate, as needed, in incident resolution; including identification, diagnosis and root cause analysis ensuring rapid resolution and minimal impact on services and data integrity. Actively and openly communicate risks, operational problems and incidents accurately ascertaining business impact and escalating where appropriate. Respond to request for support in a timely fashion to meet overall service levels ensure the quality of customer service Follow appropriate controls over configuration and change, maintaining the appropriate level of documentation, to ensure adherence to common process and reference resources are created to describe application changes Identifying gaps in services and highlighting underlying performance, recommending solutions where known, to contribute to the improvement of services Why Greencore? You may not have heard of us, but we're sure you've tried our products. We're a vibrant, fast-paced leading food manufacturer. Employing 12,200 colleagues across 16 world-class manufacturing sites and 18 distribution depots across the UK. We supply all the UK's food retailers with everything from Sandwiches, soups and sushi to cooking sauces, pickles and ready meals. What we're looking for Relevant Experience and Technical Skills Experience in Implementing or Supporting Financial systems Ability to understand the key Finance Data Elements and Parameters used when transactions are posted to different Finance modules (Products, Vendor. Customer, PO, Customer Order, GRNI, Invoices) Able to understand financial data and analyse it iSeries technical skills Some basic server technical skills, including SQL Databases (SQL queries to analyse data) Personal Attributes Strong interpersonal skills i.e. written and verbal communication skills Strong Analytical and presentation skills Good business acumen Good understanding of Finance 'jargon' Ability to work well in a team environment i.e. IT Colleagues and Users, especially end users in Finance Good customer service skills Flexible and able to make good judgement, where applicable Able to influence and convince users even at Management level with new ideas and proposals to improve business procedures and IT Systems If this sounds like you, join us and grow with Greencore, and be a part of driving our future success. What you'll get in return Competitive salary and job-related benefits Holidays Pension up to 8% matched Company share save scheme Greencore Qualifications Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform Throughout your time at Greencore, you will be supported with on the job training and development opportunities to further your career.
A great job opportunity has arisen for an IT & Systems Project Coordinator to join our growing business in one of the industry’s premier lighting rental resources. MBS Equipment Company is a world leading provider of lighting equipment and associated facilities to the film and television production industry, including the exclusive supply of service and support at Pinewood’s UK studios.
About the role:
This is a new role within a fast-growing company and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop as the company grows. If you enjoy a challenge, contributing to continuous improvement and being part of the team leading the charge in setting up IT best practices, then this is a great opportunity for you.
The IT Systems Project Co-ordinator will take the lead on improving our SharePoint Sites and administrating the system thereafter. The ideal candidate will have an excellent working knowledge of highly technical Cloud solutions including Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, Office365 and Flow etc. We would like you to use your experience to improve and streamline our processes therefore you will need be tuned in to new technologies and best working practices, and keen to implement improvements at an appropriate pace.
You will also be responsible for co-ordinating application and hardware-based projects which may require specifying, documenting and implementing projects using your own skills and managing third party resources to deliver solutions to the business.
In addition, you will also be responsible for providing first and second-line maintenance and system administration to the Company. You will act as the initial contact for MBS users in application, system and hardware support needs with the support of a third-party IT vendor. This will include user and equipment administration and device management across various platforms.
The ideal candidate:
We are looking for a great team player, who is also able to work independently, positively, and proactively. You will be a great communicator, adept at understanding user and system requirements and collaborating on delivering solutions. The ideal candidate must possess the following skills and experience:
Comfortable working at all levels of the business.
Prior experience in an IT Support role, ideally covering both 1st & 2nd Line.
Core knowledge of the complete Office 365 suite of applications, including MS Access and MS Flow.
Experience in working with Network Hardware, Active Directory, Microsoft Server, MS Azure, MSSQL Server, Voip Telephony systems, CCTV systems, would be of benefit.
Flexible, willing, self-motivated and able to get hands on.
Excellent understanding of technology and its impact on the business.
Demonstratable problem solving ability and willingness to persist and overcome obstacles.
Outstanding organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage ever changing priorities.
Certification as IT Technician will be an advantage.
Full clean driving license, able to drive to other locations as and when needed.
The full job description can be found in the careers section on our website.
What you will get in return
In return you will receive a salary a competitive salary (depending on experience) with excellent benefits, which include:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private health insurance
Generous pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
Income Protection Insurance
Life Insurance
Discretionary bonus scheme
22/01/2021
Full time
A great job opportunity has arisen for an IT & Systems Project Coordinator to join our growing business in one of the industry’s premier lighting rental resources. MBS Equipment Company is a world leading provider of lighting equipment and associated facilities to the film and television production industry, including the exclusive supply of service and support at Pinewood’s UK studios.
About the role:
This is a new role within a fast-growing company and the successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop as the company grows. If you enjoy a challenge, contributing to continuous improvement and being part of the team leading the charge in setting up IT best practices, then this is a great opportunity for you.
The IT Systems Project Co-ordinator will take the lead on improving our SharePoint Sites and administrating the system thereafter. The ideal candidate will have an excellent working knowledge of highly technical Cloud solutions including Microsoft SharePoint, Teams, Office365 and Flow etc. We would like you to use your experience to improve and streamline our processes therefore you will need be tuned in to new technologies and best working practices, and keen to implement improvements at an appropriate pace.
You will also be responsible for co-ordinating application and hardware-based projects which may require specifying, documenting and implementing projects using your own skills and managing third party resources to deliver solutions to the business.
In addition, you will also be responsible for providing first and second-line maintenance and system administration to the Company. You will act as the initial contact for MBS users in application, system and hardware support needs with the support of a third-party IT vendor. This will include user and equipment administration and device management across various platforms.
The ideal candidate:
We are looking for a great team player, who is also able to work independently, positively, and proactively. You will be a great communicator, adept at understanding user and system requirements and collaborating on delivering solutions. The ideal candidate must possess the following skills and experience:
Comfortable working at all levels of the business.
Prior experience in an IT Support role, ideally covering both 1st & 2nd Line.
Core knowledge of the complete Office 365 suite of applications, including MS Access and MS Flow.
Experience in working with Network Hardware, Active Directory, Microsoft Server, MS Azure, MSSQL Server, Voip Telephony systems, CCTV systems, would be of benefit.
Flexible, willing, self-motivated and able to get hands on.
Excellent understanding of technology and its impact on the business.
Demonstratable problem solving ability and willingness to persist and overcome obstacles.
Outstanding organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage ever changing priorities.
Certification as IT Technician will be an advantage.
Full clean driving license, able to drive to other locations as and when needed.
The full job description can be found in the careers section on our website.
What you will get in return
In return you will receive a salary a competitive salary (depending on experience) with excellent benefits, which include:
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private health insurance
Generous pension scheme (6% employer contribution)
Income Protection Insurance
Life Insurance
Discretionary bonus scheme