The Infrastructure team resides within the innovative and progressive Digital and Technology Directorate and is embedded in a major and exciting three year legacy displacement programme. The directorate is a welcoming group of over 100 multidisciplinary professionals, all focused on building, delivering and supporting secure, modern and efficient digital and technology services. This role leads the infrastructure team with responsibility for the design, implementation, administration and support of infrastructure and digital solutions and services and the effective deployment of resources. About the Role We are looking for an accomplished Digital and Technology Infrastructure Services Manager to join us and lead a team of engineers and their workload. You'll mentor, coach and help develop the team as well as work-load manage business as usual with projects. This is a great opportunity for you to apply your broad skills across a range of systems and services and to provide technical leadership, working collaboratively with key stakeholders and external parties in supporting and working closely with Digital and Technology teams, security advisors and senior management to provide solutions design, expertise and assurance to projects and programmes. You will help develop and maintain Digital and Technology infrastructure and platform policies and procedures, and work with senior management to develop the cyber security strategy. SC-level Security Clearance or willingness to obtain SC clearance is mandatory for this role and requires that you have lived in the UK for the last 3 years. The length of required residency may depend on individual circumstances. About You We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic senior manager who will play a major role in the delivery of Digital and Technology services, from legacy system improvements / replacements through to digital and IT transformation. You will work closely with the various Digital teams and the Cyber Security team to design, create and improve new and existing products and services and you will work with business users, delivery teams and suppliers to identify and resolve issues and user needs. You must have very good, broad experience and knowledge of working in a Digital and Technology support environment using a variety of tools to support the management and delivery of production services. You should have experience across all IT service delivery activities including service management, incident management, change management, release management, configuration management, continual service improvement and customer satisfaction as well as playing a role in ensuring the highest levels of operational service delivery. A key part of this role is core infrastructure lifecycle management, ensuring clear and effective roadmaps and taking responsibility for their upgrades or replacements as required. Aligned with this is working with partners to help deliver the service and contract management of these third parties, including support and maintenance contract renewals. The role incorporates budget responsibility for the infrastructure and associated services, working alongside Finance and Procurement colleagues on renewals and supplier performance management. In addition to the activities outlined above, you must have people management experience to lead a team of infrastructure engineers, delivering a range of IT services. Benefits • You will be based in a beautiful setting by the River Thames in Kew with staff parking and good transport links. • An opportunity to work a hybrid working pattern • A comprehensive benefits scheme including a generous Civil Service pension, a subsidised on-site coffee shop and restaurant, season ticket loans, on-site gym and clubs. • 25 days leave rising incrementally to 30 days after six years (plus 10.5 days public and privilege holidays each year) • Excellent training and development opportunities tailored to your role and an agreed development plan. • Influencing the strategic objectives and the opportunity to define, design and implement improvements. • An opportunity to use or learn a wide range of skills. This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time. Application Process: Interviews: Interviews will be held onsite, no earlier than week commencing 4th May Applications: You will be asked to provide answers to 5 questions relating to the key requirements for the role, and to provide your work history. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please visit the Civil Service Careers website where you can find further information on the use of AI in the application guidance section. Sponsorship: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
02/04/2026
Full time
The Infrastructure team resides within the innovative and progressive Digital and Technology Directorate and is embedded in a major and exciting three year legacy displacement programme. The directorate is a welcoming group of over 100 multidisciplinary professionals, all focused on building, delivering and supporting secure, modern and efficient digital and technology services. This role leads the infrastructure team with responsibility for the design, implementation, administration and support of infrastructure and digital solutions and services and the effective deployment of resources. About the Role We are looking for an accomplished Digital and Technology Infrastructure Services Manager to join us and lead a team of engineers and their workload. You'll mentor, coach and help develop the team as well as work-load manage business as usual with projects. This is a great opportunity for you to apply your broad skills across a range of systems and services and to provide technical leadership, working collaboratively with key stakeholders and external parties in supporting and working closely with Digital and Technology teams, security advisors and senior management to provide solutions design, expertise and assurance to projects and programmes. You will help develop and maintain Digital and Technology infrastructure and platform policies and procedures, and work with senior management to develop the cyber security strategy. SC-level Security Clearance or willingness to obtain SC clearance is mandatory for this role and requires that you have lived in the UK for the last 3 years. The length of required residency may depend on individual circumstances. About You We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic senior manager who will play a major role in the delivery of Digital and Technology services, from legacy system improvements / replacements through to digital and IT transformation. You will work closely with the various Digital teams and the Cyber Security team to design, create and improve new and existing products and services and you will work with business users, delivery teams and suppliers to identify and resolve issues and user needs. You must have very good, broad experience and knowledge of working in a Digital and Technology support environment using a variety of tools to support the management and delivery of production services. You should have experience across all IT service delivery activities including service management, incident management, change management, release management, configuration management, continual service improvement and customer satisfaction as well as playing a role in ensuring the highest levels of operational service delivery. A key part of this role is core infrastructure lifecycle management, ensuring clear and effective roadmaps and taking responsibility for their upgrades or replacements as required. Aligned with this is working with partners to help deliver the service and contract management of these third parties, including support and maintenance contract renewals. The role incorporates budget responsibility for the infrastructure and associated services, working alongside Finance and Procurement colleagues on renewals and supplier performance management. In addition to the activities outlined above, you must have people management experience to lead a team of infrastructure engineers, delivering a range of IT services. Benefits • You will be based in a beautiful setting by the River Thames in Kew with staff parking and good transport links. • An opportunity to work a hybrid working pattern • A comprehensive benefits scheme including a generous Civil Service pension, a subsidised on-site coffee shop and restaurant, season ticket loans, on-site gym and clubs. • 25 days leave rising incrementally to 30 days after six years (plus 10.5 days public and privilege holidays each year) • Excellent training and development opportunities tailored to your role and an agreed development plan. • Influencing the strategic objectives and the opportunity to define, design and implement improvements. • An opportunity to use or learn a wide range of skills. This is a full time post. However, requests for part-time working, flexible working and job share will be considered, taking into account at all times the operational needs of the Department. A combination of onsite and home working is available and applicants should be able to regularly travel to our Kew site for a minimum of 60% of their work time. Application Process: Interviews: Interviews will be held onsite, no earlier than week commencing 4th May Applications: You will be asked to provide answers to 5 questions relating to the key requirements for the role, and to provide your work history. Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please visit the Civil Service Careers website where you can find further information on the use of AI in the application guidance section. Sponsorship: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Our client is recruiting for an IT Manager to lead their internal IT function in London. This is a fully office-based role within a Mac-focused professional services environment, requiring strong technical expertise, team leadership, and a proactive approach to infrastructure management and security. The Role This position is responsible for overseeing all IT systems and infrastructure, managing two IT Engineers, and driving IT projects forward in line with business objectives. The environment is approximately 95% Mac-based, and the successful candidate must have extensive experience managing macOS environments using Jamf Pro and related tools. Security, performance, and reliability are critical, particularly within a regulated professional services setting handling confidential client data. Key Responsibilities • Full ownership and management of IT infrastructure and services • Leading, mentoring, and developing a small IT team • Managing Mac hardware lifecycle, deployment, and updates via Jamf Pro • Administration of Linux servers, including scripting, web, file, and directory services • Managing networking infrastructure including firewalls (SonicWall essential), switches, and wireless access points • Overseeing VOIP/SIP systems (3CX), virtual environments (Hyper-V, VMware), and storage (Synology/QNAP) • Managing Active Directory, VPNs, server/application security, and print services • Monitoring SLAs and ticketing systems, ensuring service standards are maintained • Preparing and presenting annual IT budgets and reporting regularly to stakeholders • Managing service contracts, renewals, and the firm s asset register • Providing hands-on support for user issues, practice management systems, and infrastructure • Being available out of hours in the event of critical IT incidents The Candidate • Extensive experience supporting and deploying macOS in a business environment (Jamf Pro essential) • Strong Linux administration and command-line scripting skills (Bash/Python) • Proven networking expertise including SonicWall, Brocade, and Ubiquiti • Experience with Dell servers, VMware/Hyper-V, storage solutions, and server security • Working knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Windows Server environments • Demonstrable experience managing an IT function and reporting to senior stakeholders • Strong documentation skills and structured approach to infrastructure management • Flexible, solutions-focused, and confident supporting users at all levels What s on Offer • Senior leadership role with full responsibility for IT strategy and delivery • Stable, professional services environment • Opportunity to modernise and develop infrastructure • Competitive salary dependent on experience Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
04/04/2026
Full time
Our client is recruiting for an IT Manager to lead their internal IT function in London. This is a fully office-based role within a Mac-focused professional services environment, requiring strong technical expertise, team leadership, and a proactive approach to infrastructure management and security. The Role This position is responsible for overseeing all IT systems and infrastructure, managing two IT Engineers, and driving IT projects forward in line with business objectives. The environment is approximately 95% Mac-based, and the successful candidate must have extensive experience managing macOS environments using Jamf Pro and related tools. Security, performance, and reliability are critical, particularly within a regulated professional services setting handling confidential client data. Key Responsibilities • Full ownership and management of IT infrastructure and services • Leading, mentoring, and developing a small IT team • Managing Mac hardware lifecycle, deployment, and updates via Jamf Pro • Administration of Linux servers, including scripting, web, file, and directory services • Managing networking infrastructure including firewalls (SonicWall essential), switches, and wireless access points • Overseeing VOIP/SIP systems (3CX), virtual environments (Hyper-V, VMware), and storage (Synology/QNAP) • Managing Active Directory, VPNs, server/application security, and print services • Monitoring SLAs and ticketing systems, ensuring service standards are maintained • Preparing and presenting annual IT budgets and reporting regularly to stakeholders • Managing service contracts, renewals, and the firm s asset register • Providing hands-on support for user issues, practice management systems, and infrastructure • Being available out of hours in the event of critical IT incidents The Candidate • Extensive experience supporting and deploying macOS in a business environment (Jamf Pro essential) • Strong Linux administration and command-line scripting skills (Bash/Python) • Proven networking expertise including SonicWall, Brocade, and Ubiquiti • Experience with Dell servers, VMware/Hyper-V, storage solutions, and server security • Working knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Windows Server environments • Demonstrable experience managing an IT function and reporting to senior stakeholders • Strong documentation skills and structured approach to infrastructure management • Flexible, solutions-focused, and confident supporting users at all levels What s on Offer • Senior leadership role with full responsibility for IT strategy and delivery • Stable, professional services environment • Opportunity to modernise and develop infrastructure • Competitive salary dependent on experience Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Our client is recruiting for an IT Manager to lead their internal IT function in London. This is a fully office-based role within a Mac-focused professional services environment, requiring strong technical expertise, team leadership, and a proactive approach to infrastructure management and security. The Role This position is responsible for overseeing all IT systems and infrastructure, managing two IT Engineers, and driving IT projects forward in line with business objectives. The environment is approximately 95% Mac-based, and the successful candidate must have extensive experience managing macOS environments using Jamf Pro and related tools. Security, performance, and reliability are critical, particularly within a regulated professional services setting handling confidential client data. Key Responsibilities • Full ownership and management of IT infrastructure and services • Leading, mentoring, and developing a small IT team • Managing Mac hardware lifecycle, deployment, and updates via Jamf Pro • Administration of Linux servers, including scripting, web, file, and directory services • Managing networking infrastructure including firewalls (SonicWall essential), switches, and wireless access points • Overseeing VOIP/SIP systems (3CX), virtual environments (Hyper-V, VMware), and storage (Synology/QNAP) • Managing Active Directory, VPNs, server/application security, and print services • Monitoring SLAs and ticketing systems, ensuring service standards are maintained • Preparing and presenting annual IT budgets and reporting regularly to stakeholders • Managing service contracts, renewals, and the firm s asset register • Providing hands-on support for user issues, practice management systems, and infrastructure • Being available out of hours in the event of critical IT incidents The Candidate • Extensive experience supporting and deploying macOS in a business environment (Jamf Pro essential) • Strong Linux administration and command-line scripting skills (Bash/Python) • Proven networking expertise including SonicWall, Brocade, and Ubiquiti • Experience with Dell servers, VMware/Hyper-V, storage solutions, and server security • Working knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Windows Server environments • Demonstrable experience managing an IT function and reporting to senior stakeholders • Strong documentation skills and structured approach to infrastructure management • Flexible, solutions-focused, and confident supporting users at all levels What s on Offer • Senior leadership role with full responsibility for IT strategy and delivery • Stable, professional services environment • Opportunity to modernise and develop infrastructure • Competitive salary dependent on experience Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
04/04/2026
Full time
Our client is recruiting for an IT Manager to lead their internal IT function in London. This is a fully office-based role within a Mac-focused professional services environment, requiring strong technical expertise, team leadership, and a proactive approach to infrastructure management and security. The Role This position is responsible for overseeing all IT systems and infrastructure, managing two IT Engineers, and driving IT projects forward in line with business objectives. The environment is approximately 95% Mac-based, and the successful candidate must have extensive experience managing macOS environments using Jamf Pro and related tools. Security, performance, and reliability are critical, particularly within a regulated professional services setting handling confidential client data. Key Responsibilities • Full ownership and management of IT infrastructure and services • Leading, mentoring, and developing a small IT team • Managing Mac hardware lifecycle, deployment, and updates via Jamf Pro • Administration of Linux servers, including scripting, web, file, and directory services • Managing networking infrastructure including firewalls (SonicWall essential), switches, and wireless access points • Overseeing VOIP/SIP systems (3CX), virtual environments (Hyper-V, VMware), and storage (Synology/QNAP) • Managing Active Directory, VPNs, server/application security, and print services • Monitoring SLAs and ticketing systems, ensuring service standards are maintained • Preparing and presenting annual IT budgets and reporting regularly to stakeholders • Managing service contracts, renewals, and the firm s asset register • Providing hands-on support for user issues, practice management systems, and infrastructure • Being available out of hours in the event of critical IT incidents The Candidate • Extensive experience supporting and deploying macOS in a business environment (Jamf Pro essential) • Strong Linux administration and command-line scripting skills (Bash/Python) • Proven networking expertise including SonicWall, Brocade, and Ubiquiti • Experience with Dell servers, VMware/Hyper-V, storage solutions, and server security • Working knowledge of Windows 10/11 and Windows Server environments • Demonstrable experience managing an IT function and reporting to senior stakeholders • Strong documentation skills and structured approach to infrastructure management • Flexible, solutions-focused, and confident supporting users at all levels What s on Offer • Senior leadership role with full responsibility for IT strategy and delivery • Stable, professional services environment • Opportunity to modernise and develop infrastructure • Competitive salary dependent on experience Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited. Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
The Opportunity: You ll join an experienced, collaborative consultancy team delivering greenfield, enterprise-scale digital services for high-profile public and private sector clients. This opportunity is ideal for a practical, adaptable Geospatial Full Stack Engineer who enjoys working across disciplines and solving complex problems and challenges that will have a real-world impact. Collaboration sits at the heart of how our client operates, so you ll be partnering closely with colleagues across Software Engineering, User-Centred Design, Delivery Management, Data Science and Live Services to deliver outcomes that genuinely make a difference in today s society. As a consultancy, they are technology-agnostic by design, focusing on choosing the right tools for each problem, rather than forcing one stack everywhere. Their teams regularly work with .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, AWS and Azure, giving you genuine scope to broaden your skills and develop your career across a range of languages and platforms. Many of their projects also involve Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and open-source geospatial technologies, helping clients unlock the value of location-based data through mapping, spatial analysis and data-driven decision making. Skills and Experience: Essential 3+ years experience in a Full Stack Engineering role Strong development skills in .NET, Java or Python, alongside modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, TDD) Solid understanding of architectural and design patterns, including microservices and serverless Hands-on experience designing and delivering solutions on AWS or Azure Experience working with GIS systems or geospatial data, and familiarity with tools such as Leaflet, OpenLayers, QGIS, GeoServer, PostGIS, etc. A collaborative mindset and experience working in multi-disciplinary teams Desirable Experience working in a consultancy environment Exposure to public sector projects Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (e.g. Jenkins, Terraform) Awareness of the Digital Service Standard and Technology Code of Practice, particularly in geospatial or public sector contexts Role and Responsibilities: This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys the pace, responsibility and collaboration of consultancy. You will be involved with the following types of activity: Design and deliver high-quality solutions: building, enhancing and maintaining software, infrastructure and deployment pipelines that are robust, secure and scalable. Projects may include solutions involving geospatial data, GIS platforms and open-source mapping tools. Work collaboratively across disciplines: partnering with Senior and Lead Engineers, Delivery Managers, Designers and Data Scientists to shape solutions, contribute to technical documentation and deliver against agreed plans. Apply standards and best practice: follow established engineering approaches, contribute accurate technical estimates and proactively identify and escalate risks or issues. Communicate clearly and build relationships: present ideas, prototypes and progress updates to stakeholders, while building strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and partner organisations. Applications: Please contact Edward here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?
03/04/2026
Full time
The Opportunity: You ll join an experienced, collaborative consultancy team delivering greenfield, enterprise-scale digital services for high-profile public and private sector clients. This opportunity is ideal for a practical, adaptable Geospatial Full Stack Engineer who enjoys working across disciplines and solving complex problems and challenges that will have a real-world impact. Collaboration sits at the heart of how our client operates, so you ll be partnering closely with colleagues across Software Engineering, User-Centred Design, Delivery Management, Data Science and Live Services to deliver outcomes that genuinely make a difference in today s society. As a consultancy, they are technology-agnostic by design, focusing on choosing the right tools for each problem, rather than forcing one stack everywhere. Their teams regularly work with .NET, Java, Python, Node.js, AWS and Azure, giving you genuine scope to broaden your skills and develop your career across a range of languages and platforms. Many of their projects also involve Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and open-source geospatial technologies, helping clients unlock the value of location-based data through mapping, spatial analysis and data-driven decision making. Skills and Experience: Essential 3+ years experience in a Full Stack Engineering role Strong development skills in .NET, Java or Python, alongside modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries Experience working in Agile environments (Scrum, Kanban, TDD) Solid understanding of architectural and design patterns, including microservices and serverless Hands-on experience designing and delivering solutions on AWS or Azure Experience working with GIS systems or geospatial data, and familiarity with tools such as Leaflet, OpenLayers, QGIS, GeoServer, PostGIS, etc. A collaborative mindset and experience working in multi-disciplinary teams Desirable Experience working in a consultancy environment Exposure to public sector projects Familiarity with CI/CD tooling (e.g. Jenkins, Terraform) Awareness of the Digital Service Standard and Technology Code of Practice, particularly in geospatial or public sector contexts Role and Responsibilities: This is a varied role suited to someone who enjoys the pace, responsibility and collaboration of consultancy. You will be involved with the following types of activity: Design and deliver high-quality solutions: building, enhancing and maintaining software, infrastructure and deployment pipelines that are robust, secure and scalable. Projects may include solutions involving geospatial data, GIS platforms and open-source mapping tools. Work collaboratively across disciplines: partnering with Senior and Lead Engineers, Delivery Managers, Designers and Data Scientists to shape solutions, contribute to technical documentation and deliver against agreed plans. Apply standards and best practice: follow established engineering approaches, contribute accurate technical estimates and proactively identify and escalate risks or issues. Communicate clearly and build relationships: present ideas, prototypes and progress updates to stakeholders, while building strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and partner organisations. Applications: Please contact Edward here at ISR to learn more about our client and how they are leading the way in developing the next generation of technical solutions through innovation and transformational technology?
The role Uppingham School is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the School's IT services and infrastructure. Working at the heart of our IT team, you will provide third-line technical support for the School's IT infrastructure while acting as the lead technical specialist on infrastructure and systems-related issues.You will deliver a reliable and secure operational service, ensuring systems are effectively automated, monitored and maintained in line with best practice. You will also be responsible for proactively identifying and resolving issues, developing operational procedures and collaborating with your development colleagues to support advanced automation and service delivery. In addition to your operational responsibilities, this role offers significant involvement in project work, including the design and implementation of major infrastructure projects such as cloud migrations, system upgrades and security. You will lead the technical delivery of new systems and oversee the deployment, configuration and security of end-user hardware and software across the School. Whether you are solving complex technical challenges or supporting colleagues and students across the School, you will be part of a collaborative and people-centred IT team that plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the wider school environment. About you You will need strong technical expertise across a range of technical tools and technologies, including PowerShell automation, Microsoft cloud services, Windows operating systems and servers, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP and Layer 2/3 networking. Experience with firewalls, wireless infrastructure, Veeam and virtualisation platform such as Hyper-V is essential. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Intune, RMM patch management and security posture monitoring is also required. This is a fully technical role with no line management responsibilities, offering you the opportunity to further your skills and expertise in cloud technologies, cybersecurity and device management. You will demonstrate a proactive approach to technical learning, strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and refine complex requirements, while working collaboratively within a supportive and service-focused environment. What we offer: When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation: 50% contribution to premiums for the School's private health scheme Free Westfield Healthcare Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee) Free staff lunches in term-time School fee discount for children of Uppingham staff (pro-rated for part-time staff) Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Services Free annual flu jabs Recognised as a "Disability Confident" employer Recognised as a "Mindful" employer Favourable rates and terms with local nursery Complimentary staff ticket to selected School performances Discount at local coffee shop for Uppingham staff. For further details and to apply please click the apply button. Closing date: 1 st May 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received an adequate number of applications. We therefore encourage early submissions. Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview .
03/04/2026
Full time
The role Uppingham School is seeking a Senior IT Systems Engineer to play a key role in maintaining and enhancing the School's IT services and infrastructure. Working at the heart of our IT team, you will provide third-line technical support for the School's IT infrastructure while acting as the lead technical specialist on infrastructure and systems-related issues.You will deliver a reliable and secure operational service, ensuring systems are effectively automated, monitored and maintained in line with best practice. You will also be responsible for proactively identifying and resolving issues, developing operational procedures and collaborating with your development colleagues to support advanced automation and service delivery. In addition to your operational responsibilities, this role offers significant involvement in project work, including the design and implementation of major infrastructure projects such as cloud migrations, system upgrades and security. You will lead the technical delivery of new systems and oversee the deployment, configuration and security of end-user hardware and software across the School. Whether you are solving complex technical challenges or supporting colleagues and students across the School, you will be part of a collaborative and people-centred IT team that plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and effective running of the wider school environment. About you You will need strong technical expertise across a range of technical tools and technologies, including PowerShell automation, Microsoft cloud services, Windows operating systems and servers, Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS/DHCP and Layer 2/3 networking. Experience with firewalls, wireless infrastructure, Veeam and virtualisation platform such as Hyper-V is essential. A high level of proficiency in Microsoft Intune, RMM patch management and security posture monitoring is also required. This is a fully technical role with no line management responsibilities, offering you the opportunity to further your skills and expertise in cloud technologies, cybersecurity and device management. You will demonstrate a proactive approach to technical learning, strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret and refine complex requirements, while working collaboratively within a supportive and service-focused environment. What we offer: When you join us, you become part of a community that appreciates and supports its team members. You will enjoy a range of benefits that reflects our appreciation: 50% contribution to premiums for the School's private health scheme Free Westfield Healthcare Free membership of dual-use Sports Centre (£25 annual joining fee) Free staff lunches in term-time School fee discount for children of Uppingham staff (pro-rated for part-time staff) Retail, gym, supermarket, cinema and restaurant discounts Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme Occupational Health Services Free annual flu jabs Recognised as a "Disability Confident" employer Recognised as a "Mindful" employer Favourable rates and terms with local nursery Complimentary staff ticket to selected School performances Discount at local coffee shop for Uppingham staff. For further details and to apply please click the apply button. Closing date: 1 st May 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early once we have received an adequate number of applications. We therefore encourage early submissions. Uppingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Successful candidates must be willing to undergo full screening in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE), including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Issues relating to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils will be explored at interview .
Lead and shape the operational backbone of technology for a high-profile, customer focused organisation. An established and recognisable organisation is looking for a Head of Technology Operations to lead the day-to-day running of technology services. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring core systems, infrastructure, and user services operate reliably, securely, and at scale. You'll oversee service delivery across the service desk, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and operational security. Working closely with senior technology leadership, you will ensure services remain resilient while continuously improving operational performance and user experience. This role combines strategic leadership with operational accountability, balancing service reliability, risk management, and continuous improvement. What you'll be doing Leading the operational running of technology services including service desk, infrastructure, cloud, and networks Acting as the senior lead for incident, problem, and change management Improving service performance, automation, and operational efficiency Overseeing cloud and infrastructure platforms to ensure resilience, scalability, and cost control Ensuring operational security, identity, and access controls are effectively managed Partnering with wider business teams to support new initiatives and ensure services are operationally ready Leading and continuously developing a high-performing technology operations team Managing key suppliers and technology partners About you Experience working within a multi-site organisation, ideally B2C Senior leadership experience within IT or technology operations Strong background in service management, infrastructure, and cloud platforms with the ability to be technical and up to date with latest technology Experience overseeing service desk and operational engineering teams; ensuring SLAs and KPIs are set up and adhered to Understanding of operational security, identity management, and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR Experience managing third party suppliers, vendors, and operational budgets Ability to build strong relationships across technology and business leadership This is an opportunity to shape how technology services operate within an established organisation and play a key role in enabling business-wide transformation. Permanent opportunity Coventry based office 2x days per week on-site with 3x days working remotely. Tuesday/Wednesday office-based. Salary £70,000 - £80,000 Benefits - 9% employer contribution, 28 days holidays + Bank Holidays, holiday buy/sell scheme, cycle to work scheme, death in service, employee assistance programme, occupational health provider service. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
03/04/2026
Full time
Lead and shape the operational backbone of technology for a high-profile, customer focused organisation. An established and recognisable organisation is looking for a Head of Technology Operations to lead the day-to-day running of technology services. This is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring core systems, infrastructure, and user services operate reliably, securely, and at scale. You'll oversee service delivery across the service desk, infrastructure, cloud platforms, and operational security. Working closely with senior technology leadership, you will ensure services remain resilient while continuously improving operational performance and user experience. This role combines strategic leadership with operational accountability, balancing service reliability, risk management, and continuous improvement. What you'll be doing Leading the operational running of technology services including service desk, infrastructure, cloud, and networks Acting as the senior lead for incident, problem, and change management Improving service performance, automation, and operational efficiency Overseeing cloud and infrastructure platforms to ensure resilience, scalability, and cost control Ensuring operational security, identity, and access controls are effectively managed Partnering with wider business teams to support new initiatives and ensure services are operationally ready Leading and continuously developing a high-performing technology operations team Managing key suppliers and technology partners About you Experience working within a multi-site organisation, ideally B2C Senior leadership experience within IT or technology operations Strong background in service management, infrastructure, and cloud platforms with the ability to be technical and up to date with latest technology Experience overseeing service desk and operational engineering teams; ensuring SLAs and KPIs are set up and adhered to Understanding of operational security, identity management, and regulatory frameworks such as GDPR Experience managing third party suppliers, vendors, and operational budgets Ability to build strong relationships across technology and business leadership This is an opportunity to shape how technology services operate within an established organisation and play a key role in enabling business-wide transformation. Permanent opportunity Coventry based office 2x days per week on-site with 3x days working remotely. Tuesday/Wednesday office-based. Salary £70,000 - £80,000 Benefits - 9% employer contribution, 28 days holidays + Bank Holidays, holiday buy/sell scheme, cycle to work scheme, death in service, employee assistance programme, occupational health provider service. We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
We are looking for experienced Data Engineers to join a long-standing, high-impact public sector partnership. This isn't just about moving data; it's about modernizing essential services and delivering secure, reliable data products at scale. You will play a pivotal role in shaping engineering design, mentoring talent, and helping our clients reimagine what's possible through technology. Data Engineer (AWS) Location: Telford / Worthing Base Locations (Hybrid 2-3 days onsite) Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 + Bens, Perks, Healthcare Options, Unlimited Training Budget Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Clearance (5+ years UK residency) Sector: Public Sector & Government Client Build the Data Infrastructure That Powers the Public Sector We are looking for experienced Data Engineers to join a long-standing, high-impact public sector partnership. This isn't just about moving data; it's about modernizing essential services and delivering secure, reliable data products at scale. You will play a pivotal role in shaping engineering design, mentoring talent, and helping our clients reimagine what's possible through technology. The Role As a Senior member of our engineering team, you will: Design & Implement: Create robust, secure, and performant data integration solutions (both batch and near-real-time). Build & Optimize: Develop and improve end-to-end data pipelines-from ingestion to curation-ensuring high availability through rigorous monitoring and alerting. Collaborate: Work closely with product teams and client stakeholders to align technical decisions with cost, performance, and security requirements. Innovate: Support incident resolution and contribute to our internal Engineering Communities of Practice. Lead: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and mentor junior colleagues to grow our collective capability. Your skills and experience ? Strong SQL and hands-on experience with data modelling. Hands-on with ETL/ELT tooling (at least one of Talend, Pentaho DI, Informatica, AWS Glue, or SAS). Experience with databases/data platforms (ideally Oracle or Cloudera) Knowledge of cloud platforms ( ideally AWS ) Good experience with programming/scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash). Strong grasp of data engineering fundamentals, including integration, transformation, orchestration, and version control. Excellent client-facing and consultancy skills. NOTE: This role requires Security Check (SC) clearance . To be eligible, you must have resided continuously in the UK for the last 5 years. Interested? Apply now or send your CV
03/04/2026
Full time
We are looking for experienced Data Engineers to join a long-standing, high-impact public sector partnership. This isn't just about moving data; it's about modernizing essential services and delivering secure, reliable data products at scale. You will play a pivotal role in shaping engineering design, mentoring talent, and helping our clients reimagine what's possible through technology. Data Engineer (AWS) Location: Telford / Worthing Base Locations (Hybrid 2-3 days onsite) Salary: £55,000 - £70,000 + Bens, Perks, Healthcare Options, Unlimited Training Budget Security Clearance: Must be eligible for SC Clearance (5+ years UK residency) Sector: Public Sector & Government Client Build the Data Infrastructure That Powers the Public Sector We are looking for experienced Data Engineers to join a long-standing, high-impact public sector partnership. This isn't just about moving data; it's about modernizing essential services and delivering secure, reliable data products at scale. You will play a pivotal role in shaping engineering design, mentoring talent, and helping our clients reimagine what's possible through technology. The Role As a Senior member of our engineering team, you will: Design & Implement: Create robust, secure, and performant data integration solutions (both batch and near-real-time). Build & Optimize: Develop and improve end-to-end data pipelines-from ingestion to curation-ensuring high availability through rigorous monitoring and alerting. Collaborate: Work closely with product teams and client stakeholders to align technical decisions with cost, performance, and security requirements. Innovate: Support incident resolution and contribute to our internal Engineering Communities of Practice. Lead: Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and mentor junior colleagues to grow our collective capability. Your skills and experience ? Strong SQL and hands-on experience with data modelling. Hands-on with ETL/ELT tooling (at least one of Talend, Pentaho DI, Informatica, AWS Glue, or SAS). Experience with databases/data platforms (ideally Oracle or Cloudera) Knowledge of cloud platforms ( ideally AWS ) Good experience with programming/scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash). Strong grasp of data engineering fundamentals, including integration, transformation, orchestration, and version control. Excellent client-facing and consultancy skills. NOTE: This role requires Security Check (SC) clearance . To be eligible, you must have resided continuously in the UK for the last 5 years. Interested? Apply now or send your CV
A Senior Product Systems Engineer with extensive experience in RF or High Speed Digital Electronics and a background of complex system design within a Defence or Electronic Product Development environment, will join a thriving Technology Company, Global leaders in Satellite Communications infrastructure. Working across multiple technical disciplines including hardware, software and mechanical; the successful Senior Product Systems Engineer will act as technical authority, leading the system integration and validation activities for complex products. Bringing a strong academic background in an Electronic Engineering related discipline and extensive commercial experience gained within a Defence or similar Engineering environment, you will balance innovation with structured processes to deliver top quality solutions. Applicants should bring the following: Expertise in Electronics systems incorporating RF and High Speed Digital Systems. Bachelors /Masters Engineering Degree in discipline related to RF Product Design. Extensive System level experience. Familiarity with Satellite Communications technology. Experience of collaborating across multidisciplinary teams including digital electronics, software and mechanical. A generous salary package will be offered to the Senior Product Systems Engineer. (Details on application) Hybrid working available (2 days minimum office / 3 WFH).
03/04/2026
Full time
A Senior Product Systems Engineer with extensive experience in RF or High Speed Digital Electronics and a background of complex system design within a Defence or Electronic Product Development environment, will join a thriving Technology Company, Global leaders in Satellite Communications infrastructure. Working across multiple technical disciplines including hardware, software and mechanical; the successful Senior Product Systems Engineer will act as technical authority, leading the system integration and validation activities for complex products. Bringing a strong academic background in an Electronic Engineering related discipline and extensive commercial experience gained within a Defence or similar Engineering environment, you will balance innovation with structured processes to deliver top quality solutions. Applicants should bring the following: Expertise in Electronics systems incorporating RF and High Speed Digital Systems. Bachelors /Masters Engineering Degree in discipline related to RF Product Design. Extensive System level experience. Familiarity with Satellite Communications technology. Experience of collaborating across multidisciplinary teams including digital electronics, software and mechanical. A generous salary package will be offered to the Senior Product Systems Engineer. (Details on application) Hybrid working available (2 days minimum office / 3 WFH).
Business Analyst - BMC Helix Initial 9-month Contract Role 450 - 650, Inside IR35 Remote with infrequent travel to London Seeking a Business Analyst with strong ITSM experience to support service modelling and Business Services implementation. The role focuses on mapping services to underlying applications and infrastructure within a complex enterprise environment. Responsibilities: Gather and document both functional and non-functional requirements Facilitate workshops with business and technical stakeholders Coordinate stakeholder reviews and manage sign-off processes Support the creation of detailed requirements documentation Develop and maintain federated runbooks outlining ways of working between Application Engineering and Infrastructure & Operations Capture business requirements for reporting and insight generation Work with structured data sets, including building and managing load sheets Requirements: Proven experience working as a Business Analyst within a large enterprise environment Experience with BMC Helix / Remedy (highly desirable) Strong experience in data modelling and requirements gathering Comfortable engaging with senior-level stakeholders to drive alignment and obtain sign-off on business service data models ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
02/04/2026
Contractor
Business Analyst - BMC Helix Initial 9-month Contract Role 450 - 650, Inside IR35 Remote with infrequent travel to London Seeking a Business Analyst with strong ITSM experience to support service modelling and Business Services implementation. The role focuses on mapping services to underlying applications and infrastructure within a complex enterprise environment. Responsibilities: Gather and document both functional and non-functional requirements Facilitate workshops with business and technical stakeholders Coordinate stakeholder reviews and manage sign-off processes Support the creation of detailed requirements documentation Develop and maintain federated runbooks outlining ways of working between Application Engineering and Infrastructure & Operations Capture business requirements for reporting and insight generation Work with structured data sets, including building and managing load sheets Requirements: Proven experience working as a Business Analyst within a large enterprise environment Experience with BMC Helix / Remedy (highly desirable) Strong experience in data modelling and requirements gathering Comfortable engaging with senior-level stakeholders to drive alignment and obtain sign-off on business service data models ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Contract Embedded DevOps Engineer 12 month contract Glasgow - 3 days onsite Up to 80ph - Inside IR35 We're recruiting for a senior DevOps Engineer to support a growing engineering team working on embedded software and connected hardware systems. This is a hands-on role focused on CI/CD, build and release pipelines, tooling, and test infrastructure for embedded products. You'll work closely with Software, QA and Hardware teams to improve and maintain a robust delivery environment. This opportunity would suit someone with experience in embedded systems, electronics-led environments, hardware-connected software, or HIL / hardware-based test setups. The Role You'll be responsible for supporting and improving the DevOps and tooling environment that underpins embedded software delivery. Key responsibilities Own and improve the CI/CD environment for embedded software delivery Maintain and enhance GitHub Actions pipelines for build, test, release and deployment Support build, packaging, artifact management and release processes Help evolve tooling following a migration from Jenkins to GitHub Support deployment and testing across hardware rigs / Raspberry Pi-based environments Work closely with QA and engineering teams on test automation and build reliability Improve code quality, pipeline stability and release traceability Contribute to future improvements across cloud, virtualised or scalable infrastructure What We're Looking For Strong background in DevOps, Build & Release Engineering, or CI/CD Experience supporting embedded software, firmware, or electronics-based products Strong hands-on experience with GitHub Actions Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Good experience with build tooling, release tooling and artifact management Strong scripting / automation capability Experience working closely with Software Engineers and QA teams Understanding of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or physical device-based test environments would be highly beneficial Exposure to AWS / cloud infrastructure would be advantageous Tech Environment GitHub / GitHub Actions Embedded software / electronic devices Raspberry Pi test infrastructure Jenkins to GitHub migration Build, release and quality tooling Potential AWS / virtualised environments This is a great opportunity to join a team where the DevOps capability is already established, but now needs a strong engineer to help support, improve and scale it as the wider engineering function grows. If you have experience in DevOps for embedded systems, hardware-linked software environments, electronics products, or HIL testing infrastructure, we are keen to hear from you.
02/04/2026
Contractor
Contract Embedded DevOps Engineer 12 month contract Glasgow - 3 days onsite Up to 80ph - Inside IR35 We're recruiting for a senior DevOps Engineer to support a growing engineering team working on embedded software and connected hardware systems. This is a hands-on role focused on CI/CD, build and release pipelines, tooling, and test infrastructure for embedded products. You'll work closely with Software, QA and Hardware teams to improve and maintain a robust delivery environment. This opportunity would suit someone with experience in embedded systems, electronics-led environments, hardware-connected software, or HIL / hardware-based test setups. The Role You'll be responsible for supporting and improving the DevOps and tooling environment that underpins embedded software delivery. Key responsibilities Own and improve the CI/CD environment for embedded software delivery Maintain and enhance GitHub Actions pipelines for build, test, release and deployment Support build, packaging, artifact management and release processes Help evolve tooling following a migration from Jenkins to GitHub Support deployment and testing across hardware rigs / Raspberry Pi-based environments Work closely with QA and engineering teams on test automation and build reliability Improve code quality, pipeline stability and release traceability Contribute to future improvements across cloud, virtualised or scalable infrastructure What We're Looking For Strong background in DevOps, Build & Release Engineering, or CI/CD Experience supporting embedded software, firmware, or electronics-based products Strong hands-on experience with GitHub Actions Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines Good experience with build tooling, release tooling and artifact management Strong scripting / automation capability Experience working closely with Software Engineers and QA teams Understanding of Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) or physical device-based test environments would be highly beneficial Exposure to AWS / cloud infrastructure would be advantageous Tech Environment GitHub / GitHub Actions Embedded software / electronic devices Raspberry Pi test infrastructure Jenkins to GitHub migration Build, release and quality tooling Potential AWS / virtualised environments This is a great opportunity to join a team where the DevOps capability is already established, but now needs a strong engineer to help support, improve and scale it as the wider engineering function grows. If you have experience in DevOps for embedded systems, hardware-linked software environments, electronics products, or HIL testing infrastructure, we are keen to hear from you.
Technical Project Manager Initial 3-month rolling contract Remote with infrequent travel to London 550 - 700, Inside IR35 We're working with a global IT Services Provider who are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead application and infrastructure decommissioning project within a large enterprise environment. This role is part-time, you will be working 2-3 days p/week. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate decommissioning of legacy infrastructure and applications across Infrastructure, Operations, and Application Engineering teams Oversee retirement of servers, storage, networks, and shared hosting systems, ensuring dependencies are managed Maintain momentum, track progress, and ensure timely delivery in a complex enterprise IT environment Provide clear reporting to stakeholders on project status, risks, and next steps Proactively follow up on actions to keep initiatives on track Manage end-to-end infrastructure data archiving, deletion, and system shutdown activities Requirements: Proven experience managing infrastructure and IT transformation projects in large enterprise environments Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with experience reporting to senior technical and business leaders Proactive, organised, and able to drive progress in complex, multi-team IT programmes ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
02/04/2026
Contractor
Technical Project Manager Initial 3-month rolling contract Remote with infrequent travel to London 550 - 700, Inside IR35 We're working with a global IT Services Provider who are looking for an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead application and infrastructure decommissioning project within a large enterprise environment. This role is part-time, you will be working 2-3 days p/week. Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate decommissioning of legacy infrastructure and applications across Infrastructure, Operations, and Application Engineering teams Oversee retirement of servers, storage, networks, and shared hosting systems, ensuring dependencies are managed Maintain momentum, track progress, and ensure timely delivery in a complex enterprise IT environment Provide clear reporting to stakeholders on project status, risks, and next steps Proactively follow up on actions to keep initiatives on track Manage end-to-end infrastructure data archiving, deletion, and system shutdown activities Requirements: Proven experience managing infrastructure and IT transformation projects in large enterprise environments Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with experience reporting to senior technical and business leaders Proactive, organised, and able to drive progress in complex, multi-team IT programmes ECS Recruitment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Software Developer (Contract) 6 Months Outside IR35 Up to 475/day Hybrid (London / Ipswich) We're working with a fast-growing SaaS business looking for a Senior Software Developer to join their agile team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role with real influence across architecture, engineering standards, and product delivery. You'll be building and enhancing scalable, cloud-based applications while mentoring others and driving best practices across the team. Key skills: Strong C# / .NET (Framework & Core) TypeScript, HTML, CSS + React or Vue Solid AWS experience (serverless/Lambda ideal) CI/CD pipelines & Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CDK) Strong focus on clean architecture, SOLID principles & code quality API integrations & secure coding (OWASP) The role: Full lifecycle development in a modern tech environment Collaborating with product, QA, and engineering leads Code reviews, mentorship, and technical leadership Supporting live systems & continuous improvement Nice to have: TDD/BDD, PCI/ISO knowledge, VoIP, Python/AI exposure Hybrid working with occasional travel to London or Ipswich (roughly once per month). Great opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering secure, scalable SaaS products.
02/04/2026
Contractor
Senior Software Developer (Contract) 6 Months Outside IR35 Up to 475/day Hybrid (London / Ipswich) We're working with a fast-growing SaaS business looking for a Senior Software Developer to join their agile team on an initial 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role with real influence across architecture, engineering standards, and product delivery. You'll be building and enhancing scalable, cloud-based applications while mentoring others and driving best practices across the team. Key skills: Strong C# / .NET (Framework & Core) TypeScript, HTML, CSS + React or Vue Solid AWS experience (serverless/Lambda ideal) CI/CD pipelines & Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CDK) Strong focus on clean architecture, SOLID principles & code quality API integrations & secure coding (OWASP) The role: Full lifecycle development in a modern tech environment Collaborating with product, QA, and engineering leads Code reviews, mentorship, and technical leadership Supporting live systems & continuous improvement Nice to have: TDD/BDD, PCI/ISO knowledge, VoIP, Python/AI exposure Hybrid working with occasional travel to London or Ipswich (roughly once per month). Great opportunity to join a high-performing team delivering secure, scalable SaaS products.
Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Azure / On-Prem / Onsite / Hybrid / London / Permanent / up to £95,000 Vivo Talent is looking to recruit a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to stabilise, modernise and simplify our clients infrastructure. It is an excellent opportunity for someone to play a key role in taking this company to the next stage in their cloud strategy. What you'll do: Lead the evolution from a significant on-premises estate to a more cloud-led Azure environment . Maintain and support SCCM , Windows/Linux servers, and VMware virtualization. Optimise and simplify hybrid infrastructure, integrating on-prem and Azure services. Drive infrastructure projects, upgrades and migrations across our global operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliable IT services and mentor junior engineers. What we're looking for: Strong on-premises IT skills with hands-on experience in Windows, Linux, VMware and hardware (HPE/Dell). Practical experience with Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments. Knowledge of SCCM, VDI, backups, security, and network fundamentals. Ability to stabilise, modernise, and simplify complex, hybrid IT infrastructures . Strategic thinking with a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Apply with an up-to-date CV to hear more about the role you can play in this company. Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Azure / On-Prem / Onsite / Hybrid / London / Permanent / up to £95,000 Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Azure / On-Prem / Onsite / Hybrid / London / Permanent / up to £95,000 Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Azure / On-Prem / Onsite / Hybrid / London / Permanent / up to £95,000
02/04/2026
Full time
Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Azure / On-Prem / Onsite / Hybrid / London / Permanent / up to £95,000 Vivo Talent is looking to recruit a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to stabilise, modernise and simplify our clients infrastructure. It is an excellent opportunity for someone to play a key role in taking this company to the next stage in their cloud strategy. What you'll do: Lead the evolution from a significant on-premises estate to a more cloud-led Azure environment . Maintain and support SCCM , Windows/Linux servers, and VMware virtualization. Optimise and simplify hybrid infrastructure, integrating on-prem and Azure services. Drive infrastructure projects, upgrades and migrations across our global operations. Collaborate with teams to ensure reliable IT services and mentor junior engineers. What we're looking for: Strong on-premises IT skills with hands-on experience in Windows, Linux, VMware and hardware (HPE/Dell). Practical experience with Microsoft Azure and hybrid cloud environments. Knowledge of SCCM, VDI, backups, security, and network fundamentals. Ability to stabilise, modernise, and simplify complex, hybrid IT infrastructures . Strategic thinking with a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Apply with an up-to-date CV to hear more about the role you can play in this company. Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Azure / On-Prem / Onsite / Hybrid / London / Permanent / up to £95,000 Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Azure / On-Prem / Onsite / Hybrid / London / Permanent / up to £95,000 Senior Infrastructure Engineer / Azure / On-Prem / Onsite / Hybrid / London / Permanent / up to £95,000
Senior Platform Engineer (Azure) Manchester or London (Hybrid) £90,% Bonus Excellent Benefits Build the Platform That Powers Data We're hiring a Senior Data Platform Engineer to help design and operate a secure, scalable enterprise data platform supporting advanced analytics and business intelligence. Important: This is fundamentally a Platform Engineering role. You'll focus on infrastructure, automation, and platform reliability , rather than building data pipelines. We do welcome candidates from data engineering backgrounds- provided you bring strong platform engineering experience , particularly with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform), CI/CD, and cloud platform design . What You'll Be Doing Designing and delivering robust, automated Azure & Snowflake platform components Building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) across environments Creating and optimising CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Implementing observability practices (logging, monitoring, alerting) Ensuring platform security, scalability, and performance Collaborating with architects and senior engineers on platform standards Mentoring engineers and promoting engineering best practices What We're Looking For Strong experience in Platform Engineering (not just data pipeline development) Expertise in Azure-based environments and/or Snowflake Hands-on experience with Terraform or similar IaC tooling Proven ability to build and manage CI/CD pipelines Solid understanding of cloud security and observability Scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python) Strong communicator with experience working across teams Ideal Backgrounds Platform Engineers working in data environments DevOps/Platform Engineers with exposure to data platforms Data Engineers who have moved into platform, IaC, or DevOps-focused roles Why Join? £90,% bonus Hybrid working (Manchester or London) High-impact role in a mission-driven setting Opportunity to shape and influence a modern data platform Strong engineering culture with a focus on automation and best practice
02/04/2026
Full time
Senior Platform Engineer (Azure) Manchester or London (Hybrid) £90,% Bonus Excellent Benefits Build the Platform That Powers Data We're hiring a Senior Data Platform Engineer to help design and operate a secure, scalable enterprise data platform supporting advanced analytics and business intelligence. Important: This is fundamentally a Platform Engineering role. You'll focus on infrastructure, automation, and platform reliability , rather than building data pipelines. We do welcome candidates from data engineering backgrounds- provided you bring strong platform engineering experience , particularly with Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform), CI/CD, and cloud platform design . What You'll Be Doing Designing and delivering robust, automated Azure & Snowflake platform components Building and maintaining Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) across environments Creating and optimising CI/CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) Implementing observability practices (logging, monitoring, alerting) Ensuring platform security, scalability, and performance Collaborating with architects and senior engineers on platform standards Mentoring engineers and promoting engineering best practices What We're Looking For Strong experience in Platform Engineering (not just data pipeline development) Expertise in Azure-based environments and/or Snowflake Hands-on experience with Terraform or similar IaC tooling Proven ability to build and manage CI/CD pipelines Solid understanding of cloud security and observability Scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash, Python) Strong communicator with experience working across teams Ideal Backgrounds Platform Engineers working in data environments DevOps/Platform Engineers with exposure to data platforms Data Engineers who have moved into platform, IaC, or DevOps-focused roles Why Join? £90,% bonus Hybrid working (Manchester or London) High-impact role in a mission-driven setting Opportunity to shape and influence a modern data platform Strong engineering culture with a focus on automation and best practice
We are looking for an accomplished Digital and Technology Infrastructure Services Manager to join us and lead a team of engineers and their workload. You'll mentor, coach and help develop the team as well as work-load manage business as usual with projects. Working at The National Archives means joining a purpose driven organisation where heritage, technology and public service meet. Staff contribute to safeguarding the nation's story while shaping new ways for people to discover and use it. It is an inclusive, forward thinking environment offering opportunities to innovate, collaborate with experts across disciplines, and make a lasting difference to how society understands its past and prepares for its future. The Infrastructure team resides within the innovative and progressive Digital and Technology Directorate and is embedded in a major and exciting three year legacy displacement programme. The directorate is a welcoming group of over 100 multidisciplinary professionals, all focused on building, delivering and supporting secure, modern and efficient digital and technology services. This role leads the infrastructure team with responsibility for the design, implementation, administration and support of infrastructure and digital solutions and services and the effective deployment of resources. About the Role We are looking for an accomplished Digital and Technology Infrastructure Services Manager to join us and lead a team of engineers and their workload. You'll mentor, coach and help develop the team as well as work-load manage business as usual with projects. This is a great opportunity for you to apply your broad skills across a range of systems and services and to provide technical leadership, working collaboratively with key stakeholders and external parties in supporting and working closely with Digital and Technology teams, security advisors and senior management to provide solutions design, expertise and assurance to projects and programmes. You will help develop and maintain Digital and Technology infrastructure and platform policies and procedures, and work with senior management to develop the cyber security strategy. SC-level Security Clearance or willingness to obtain SC clearance is mandatory for this role and requires that you have lived in the UK for the last 3 years. The length of required residency may depend on individual circumstances. About You We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic senior manager who will play a major role in the delivery of Digital and Technology services, from legacy system improvements / replacements through to digital and IT transformation. You will work closely with the various Digital teams and the Cyber Security team to design, create and improve new and existing products and services and you will work with business users, delivery teams and suppliers to identify and resolve issues and user needs. You must have very good, broad experience and knowledge of working in a Digital and Technology support environment using a variety of tools to support the management and delivery of production services. You should have experience across all IT service delivery activities including service management, incident management, change management, release management, configuration management, continual service improvement and customer satisfaction as well as playing a role in ensuring the highest levels of operational service delivery. A key part of this role is core infrastructure lifecycle management, ensuring clear and effective roadmaps and taking responsibility for their upgrades or replacements as required. Aligned with this is working with partners to help deliver the service and contract management of these third parties, including support and maintenance contract renewals. The role incorporates budget responsibility for the infrastructure and associated services, working alongside Finance and Procurement colleagues on renewals and supplier performance management. In addition to the activities outlined above, you must have people management experience to lead a team of infrastructure engineers, delivering a range of IT services.
02/04/2026
Full time
We are looking for an accomplished Digital and Technology Infrastructure Services Manager to join us and lead a team of engineers and their workload. You'll mentor, coach and help develop the team as well as work-load manage business as usual with projects. Working at The National Archives means joining a purpose driven organisation where heritage, technology and public service meet. Staff contribute to safeguarding the nation's story while shaping new ways for people to discover and use it. It is an inclusive, forward thinking environment offering opportunities to innovate, collaborate with experts across disciplines, and make a lasting difference to how society understands its past and prepares for its future. The Infrastructure team resides within the innovative and progressive Digital and Technology Directorate and is embedded in a major and exciting three year legacy displacement programme. The directorate is a welcoming group of over 100 multidisciplinary professionals, all focused on building, delivering and supporting secure, modern and efficient digital and technology services. This role leads the infrastructure team with responsibility for the design, implementation, administration and support of infrastructure and digital solutions and services and the effective deployment of resources. About the Role We are looking for an accomplished Digital and Technology Infrastructure Services Manager to join us and lead a team of engineers and their workload. You'll mentor, coach and help develop the team as well as work-load manage business as usual with projects. This is a great opportunity for you to apply your broad skills across a range of systems and services and to provide technical leadership, working collaboratively with key stakeholders and external parties in supporting and working closely with Digital and Technology teams, security advisors and senior management to provide solutions design, expertise and assurance to projects and programmes. You will help develop and maintain Digital and Technology infrastructure and platform policies and procedures, and work with senior management to develop the cyber security strategy. SC-level Security Clearance or willingness to obtain SC clearance is mandatory for this role and requires that you have lived in the UK for the last 3 years. The length of required residency may depend on individual circumstances. About You We are looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic senior manager who will play a major role in the delivery of Digital and Technology services, from legacy system improvements / replacements through to digital and IT transformation. You will work closely with the various Digital teams and the Cyber Security team to design, create and improve new and existing products and services and you will work with business users, delivery teams and suppliers to identify and resolve issues and user needs. You must have very good, broad experience and knowledge of working in a Digital and Technology support environment using a variety of tools to support the management and delivery of production services. You should have experience across all IT service delivery activities including service management, incident management, change management, release management, configuration management, continual service improvement and customer satisfaction as well as playing a role in ensuring the highest levels of operational service delivery. A key part of this role is core infrastructure lifecycle management, ensuring clear and effective roadmaps and taking responsibility for their upgrades or replacements as required. Aligned with this is working with partners to help deliver the service and contract management of these third parties, including support and maintenance contract renewals. The role incorporates budget responsibility for the infrastructure and associated services, working alongside Finance and Procurement colleagues on renewals and supplier performance management. In addition to the activities outlined above, you must have people management experience to lead a team of infrastructure engineers, delivering a range of IT services.
About the Business This organisation operates within the manufacturing industry, supplying products to a diverse range of sectors such as personal care, healthcare, veterinary, household, automotive, and specialist technical markets. The business forms part of a larger, well-established group with a long-standing presence in the industry and a history of growth through strategic expansion. Role Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive IT professional to take ownership of all on-site technology operations at a manufacturing and office facility. This position is critical to ensuring that IT systems, infrastructure, and users are supported efficiently while maintaining high levels of reliability and security. Acting as the main point of contact for all IT-related matters, you will handle both routine support queries and more complex technical issues. The role also involves contributing to ongoing improvements in cybersecurity, user knowledge, and overall IT performance across the site. Key Responsibilities Take responsibility for the smooth running of IT systems across both production and office environments Provide frontline technical support while also acting as a point of escalation for more complex issues Manage and resolve technical problems, working with third-party providers where required Carry out hands-on tasks such as hardware setup, device configuration, maintenance, and repairs Support new employees by setting up equipment, granting system access, and providing initial guidance Deliver user training on systems and tools, including collaboration platforms such as SharePoint Strengthen and maintain cybersecurity practices, ensuring systems are protected and compliant Promote awareness of security best practices among staff Work closely with teams across different departments to deliver accessible and effective IT support Keep accurate records of IT assets, processes, and documentation Candidate Profile Proven experience in a practical IT support or leadership role Strong problem-solving skills with a structured and calm approach Comfortable working in both industrial (factory) and office-based settings Good working knowledge of Microsoft technologies, hardware, and collaboration platforms Understanding of core cybersecurity principles and user-focused security practices Strong communication skills, with the ability to support individuals with varying technical abilities Highly organised, reliable, and capable of managing multiple tasks independently What's on Offer Employer pension contributions starting at 5%, increasing with service up to 10% Health cash plan support Life insurance cover (4x annual salary) Performance-related annual bonus Yearly salary reviews Free on-site parking Cycle-to-work initiative Employee referral incentives Access to well-being and support programmes Ongoing training and professional development 25 days annual leave plus public holidays and additional company closure days (including Christmas shutdown) Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
02/04/2026
Full time
About the Business This organisation operates within the manufacturing industry, supplying products to a diverse range of sectors such as personal care, healthcare, veterinary, household, automotive, and specialist technical markets. The business forms part of a larger, well-established group with a long-standing presence in the industry and a history of growth through strategic expansion. Role Overview An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive IT professional to take ownership of all on-site technology operations at a manufacturing and office facility. This position is critical to ensuring that IT systems, infrastructure, and users are supported efficiently while maintaining high levels of reliability and security. Acting as the main point of contact for all IT-related matters, you will handle both routine support queries and more complex technical issues. The role also involves contributing to ongoing improvements in cybersecurity, user knowledge, and overall IT performance across the site. Key Responsibilities Take responsibility for the smooth running of IT systems across both production and office environments Provide frontline technical support while also acting as a point of escalation for more complex issues Manage and resolve technical problems, working with third-party providers where required Carry out hands-on tasks such as hardware setup, device configuration, maintenance, and repairs Support new employees by setting up equipment, granting system access, and providing initial guidance Deliver user training on systems and tools, including collaboration platforms such as SharePoint Strengthen and maintain cybersecurity practices, ensuring systems are protected and compliant Promote awareness of security best practices among staff Work closely with teams across different departments to deliver accessible and effective IT support Keep accurate records of IT assets, processes, and documentation Candidate Profile Proven experience in a practical IT support or leadership role Strong problem-solving skills with a structured and calm approach Comfortable working in both industrial (factory) and office-based settings Good working knowledge of Microsoft technologies, hardware, and collaboration platforms Understanding of core cybersecurity principles and user-focused security practices Strong communication skills, with the ability to support individuals with varying technical abilities Highly organised, reliable, and capable of managing multiple tasks independently What's on Offer Employer pension contributions starting at 5%, increasing with service up to 10% Health cash plan support Life insurance cover (4x annual salary) Performance-related annual bonus Yearly salary reviews Free on-site parking Cycle-to-work initiative Employee referral incentives Access to well-being and support programmes Ongoing training and professional development 25 days annual leave plus public holidays and additional company closure days (including Christmas shutdown) Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data:
AI Platform Engineer London Excellent Salary +Benefits Join an award-winning, internationally recognised B2B consultancy as an AI Platform Engineer, owning the cloud-native platform that underpins conversational AI and generative AI products at scale. Sitting at the core of AI delivery, you will design, build, and operate the runtime, infrastructure, and operational layers supporting RAG pipelines, LLM orchestration, vector search, and evaluation workflows across AWS and Databricks. Working closely with senior AI engineers and product teams, you'll ensure AI systems are scalable, observable, secure, and cost-efficient, turning experimental AI into reliable, production-grade capabilities. With further scope of responsibilities detailed below: Own and evolve the AI platform powering conversational assistants and generative AI products. Build, operate, and optimise RAG and LLM-backed services, improving latency, reliability, and cost. Design and run cloud-native AI services across AWS and Databricks, including ingestion and embedding pipelines. Scale and operate vector search infrastructure (Weaviate, OpenSearch, Algolia, AWS Bedrock Knowledge Bases). Implement strong observability, CI/CD, security, and governance across AI workloads. Enable future architectures such as multi-model orchestration and agentic workflows. Required Skills & Experience Strong experience designing and operating cloud-native platforms on AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, CloudWatch). Hands-on experience with Databricks and large-scale data or embedding pipelines. Proven experience building and operating production AI systems , including RAG pipelines, LLM-backed services, and vector search (Weaviate, OpenSearch, Algolia). Proficiency in Python , with experience deploying containerised services on Kubernetes using Terraform . Solid understanding of distributed systems, cloud architecture, and API design , with a focus on scalability and reliability. Demonstrable ownership of observability, performance, cost efficiency, and operational robustness in production environments. Why Join? You'll own the foundational AI platform behind a growing suite of generative AI products, working with senior AI leaders on systems used by real customers at scale. This role offers deep technical ownership, long-term impact, and an excellent compensation package within a market-leading organisation. INDAM The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
02/04/2026
Full time
AI Platform Engineer London Excellent Salary +Benefits Join an award-winning, internationally recognised B2B consultancy as an AI Platform Engineer, owning the cloud-native platform that underpins conversational AI and generative AI products at scale. Sitting at the core of AI delivery, you will design, build, and operate the runtime, infrastructure, and operational layers supporting RAG pipelines, LLM orchestration, vector search, and evaluation workflows across AWS and Databricks. Working closely with senior AI engineers and product teams, you'll ensure AI systems are scalable, observable, secure, and cost-efficient, turning experimental AI into reliable, production-grade capabilities. With further scope of responsibilities detailed below: Own and evolve the AI platform powering conversational assistants and generative AI products. Build, operate, and optimise RAG and LLM-backed services, improving latency, reliability, and cost. Design and run cloud-native AI services across AWS and Databricks, including ingestion and embedding pipelines. Scale and operate vector search infrastructure (Weaviate, OpenSearch, Algolia, AWS Bedrock Knowledge Bases). Implement strong observability, CI/CD, security, and governance across AI workloads. Enable future architectures such as multi-model orchestration and agentic workflows. Required Skills & Experience Strong experience designing and operating cloud-native platforms on AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, CloudWatch). Hands-on experience with Databricks and large-scale data or embedding pipelines. Proven experience building and operating production AI systems , including RAG pipelines, LLM-backed services, and vector search (Weaviate, OpenSearch, Algolia). Proficiency in Python , with experience deploying containerised services on Kubernetes using Terraform . Solid understanding of distributed systems, cloud architecture, and API design , with a focus on scalability and reliability. Demonstrable ownership of observability, performance, cost efficiency, and operational robustness in production environments. Why Join? You'll own the foundational AI platform behind a growing suite of generative AI products, working with senior AI leaders on systems used by real customers at scale. This role offers deep technical ownership, long-term impact, and an excellent compensation package within a market-leading organisation. INDAM The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.
Principal Software Engineer - TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular, Linux, IoT, K8 Southampton (Onsite) 75,000 + generous pension & benefits Are you a Principal Engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology? This is an opportunity to join a talented engineering team building advanced, real-time software systems used in safety-critical environments worldwide. You'll be working at the intersection of enterprise software, IoT, and data-driven decision-making; developing solutions that genuinely make a difference. Why this role is exciting This isn't just another enterprise software role. You'll be working on a sophisticated platform that connects physical devices (IoT) with real-time data processing, delivering actionable insights through modern web applications. The systems you help build are deployed globally and play a vital role in protecting people, infrastructure, and national security. Engineers here consistently highlight exposure to multiple Kubernetes environments (on-prem, cloud, VM-based), working across diverse customer use cases with unique technical challenges, the chance to experiment with new tools, architectures, and AI integrations, and a broad technical landscape spanning microservices, real-time systems, and distributed architectures. About You - What makes you a great fit We're looking for a technical expert who can lead and inspire. Strong background in TypeScript / JavaScript (Angular). Deep experience with distributed systems, microservices, and APIs. Solid understanding of connectivity (TCP/IP, device communication, telemetry). Experience working with Linux environments and Kubernetes. Ability to communicate confidently with both engineers and senior stakeholders. Proven experience leading teams including remote and offshore collaboration. A STEM degree is required, reflecting the level of technical depth and problem-solving involved. Tech environment Kubernetes across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. Microservices architecture with real-time data processing. IoT integrations and telemetry pipelines. Modern web applications (TypeScript / JavaScript / Angular). CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure as code. Emerging work around AI integration and intelligent features. Why join Work on meaningful, real-world problems with global impact. Gain exposure to a broad and evolving tech stack. Be part of a team that values innovation, experimentation, and learning. Play a key role in delivering complex solutions to high-profile customers. Collaborate with a highly skilled, mission-driven engineering team. Additional info Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance. Please hit apply to upload your CV or contact (url removed) for more details and a confidential discussion. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
02/04/2026
Full time
Principal Software Engineer - TypeScript, JavaScript, Angular, Linux, IoT, K8 Southampton (Onsite) 75,000 + generous pension & benefits Are you a Principal Engineer who thrives on solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology? This is an opportunity to join a talented engineering team building advanced, real-time software systems used in safety-critical environments worldwide. You'll be working at the intersection of enterprise software, IoT, and data-driven decision-making; developing solutions that genuinely make a difference. Why this role is exciting This isn't just another enterprise software role. You'll be working on a sophisticated platform that connects physical devices (IoT) with real-time data processing, delivering actionable insights through modern web applications. The systems you help build are deployed globally and play a vital role in protecting people, infrastructure, and national security. Engineers here consistently highlight exposure to multiple Kubernetes environments (on-prem, cloud, VM-based), working across diverse customer use cases with unique technical challenges, the chance to experiment with new tools, architectures, and AI integrations, and a broad technical landscape spanning microservices, real-time systems, and distributed architectures. About You - What makes you a great fit We're looking for a technical expert who can lead and inspire. Strong background in TypeScript / JavaScript (Angular). Deep experience with distributed systems, microservices, and APIs. Solid understanding of connectivity (TCP/IP, device communication, telemetry). Experience working with Linux environments and Kubernetes. Ability to communicate confidently with both engineers and senior stakeholders. Proven experience leading teams including remote and offshore collaboration. A STEM degree is required, reflecting the level of technical depth and problem-solving involved. Tech environment Kubernetes across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments. Microservices architecture with real-time data processing. IoT integrations and telemetry pipelines. Modern web applications (TypeScript / JavaScript / Angular). CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure as code. Emerging work around AI integration and intelligent features. Why join Work on meaningful, real-world problems with global impact. Gain exposure to a broad and evolving tech stack. Be part of a team that values innovation, experimentation, and learning. Play a key role in delivering complex solutions to high-profile customers. Collaborate with a highly skilled, mission-driven engineering team. Additional info Due to the nature of the work, you must be eligible to obtain UK security clearance. Please hit apply to upload your CV or contact (url removed) for more details and a confidential discussion. Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Senior Agile Delivery Manager 12-month Contract - Inside IR35 - up to 600 per day Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham based (must be local to one of these offices) - Hybrid working - 3 days office based Previous experience working on government projects highly desirable Role Context The client is forming a new software engineering team to address a defined backlog of 20-30 items focused on service security, testability, resilience and recoverability. This role is not a coordination-only delivery role. We require a highly experienced Delivery Manager who can operate immediately and sustainably in a hands-on Scrum Master / agile delivery capacity, working directly with engineers on day-to-day delivery. You will work closely with a Senior Technical Business Analyst and Architect to ensure the backlog is technically ready, prioritised and executable before and during active sprint delivery. Core Purpose The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. You will: Lead agile ceremonies, Actively manage delivery risks and dependencies, Influence and engage senior stakeholders, and Enable engineering teams to deliver high-quality software outcomes. Recent, applied experience leading software development teams is essential. Statements of capability or aspiration without evidence will not be considered sufficient. Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery (Hands-on) Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for a software engineering team on a day-to-day basis. Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives. Actively remove delivery blockers and manage scope, flow and prioritisation. Maintain delivery momentum across a sustained period of active build work. Software Delivery & Technical Engagement Work directly with software developers, testers and DevOps engineers. Understand and manage delivery within modern software engineering lifecycles. Engage confidently with technical discussions and trade-offs. Support delivery across complex technical concerns (e.g. resilience, security, recoverability). Senior Stakeholder Influence Influence and challenge senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide clear, evidence-based delivery reporting. Build trust through consistent delivery performance and transparency. Planning, Coordination & Reporting Maintain and refine prioritised backlogs with Product Managers and technical leads. Proactively manage risks, issues and cross-team dependencies. Use Jira effectively for planning, tracking and reporting at team and initiative level. Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g. ServiceNow). Essential Skills & Experience (Mandatory) Recent, hands-on agile delivery experience with software development teams Operating as a Scrum Master / Delivery Manager in active software build Delivery within modern engineering environments, including: o Version control (e.g. Git) o CI/CD pipelines o Cloud-native or platform-based services Strong senior stakeholder engagement and influence Practical experience managing delivery risks, dependencies and complex backlogs High proficiency in Jira (team and programme level) SFIA Level 6 capability demonstrated through applied experience, not role titles Technical Environment (Experience Required) The successful candidate will have worked recently and directly with engineering teams using technologies and practices such as: Cloud platforms (e.g. Azure and/or AWS) as part of software delivery, not migration only Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) CI/CD tooling and modern DevOps practices Automated testing and quality practices Secure, resilient digital services Desirable Experience Experience with platform engineering or data engineering teams Previous experience working within UK government digital services Use of ServiceNow for delivery/change processes Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
02/04/2026
Contractor
Senior Agile Delivery Manager 12-month Contract - Inside IR35 - up to 600 per day Newcastle, Leeds or Birmingham based (must be local to one of these offices) - Hybrid working - 3 days office based Previous experience working on government projects highly desirable Role Context The client is forming a new software engineering team to address a defined backlog of 20-30 items focused on service security, testability, resilience and recoverability. This role is not a coordination-only delivery role. We require a highly experienced Delivery Manager who can operate immediately and sustainably in a hands-on Scrum Master / agile delivery capacity, working directly with engineers on day-to-day delivery. You will work closely with a Senior Technical Business Analyst and Architect to ensure the backlog is technically ready, prioritised and executable before and during active sprint delivery. Core Purpose The Senior Agile Delivery Manager is a technical delivery leader responsible for the hands-on delivery of software within a modern engineering environment. You will: Lead agile ceremonies, Actively manage delivery risks and dependencies, Influence and engage senior stakeholders, and Enable engineering teams to deliver high-quality software outcomes. Recent, applied experience leading software development teams is essential. Statements of capability or aspiration without evidence will not be considered sufficient. Key Responsibilities Agile Delivery (Hands-on) Act as Scrum Master / Delivery Manager for a software engineering team on a day-to-day basis. Lead sprint planning, daily stand-ups, reviews and retrospectives. Actively remove delivery blockers and manage scope, flow and prioritisation. Maintain delivery momentum across a sustained period of active build work. Software Delivery & Technical Engagement Work directly with software developers, testers and DevOps engineers. Understand and manage delivery within modern software engineering lifecycles. Engage confidently with technical discussions and trade-offs. Support delivery across complex technical concerns (e.g. resilience, security, recoverability). Senior Stakeholder Influence Influence and challenge senior technical and non-technical stakeholders. Provide clear, evidence-based delivery reporting. Build trust through consistent delivery performance and transparency. Planning, Coordination & Reporting Maintain and refine prioritised backlogs with Product Managers and technical leads. Proactively manage risks, issues and cross-team dependencies. Use Jira effectively for planning, tracking and reporting at team and initiative level. Complete delivery-related governance and change activity (e.g. ServiceNow). Essential Skills & Experience (Mandatory) Recent, hands-on agile delivery experience with software development teams Operating as a Scrum Master / Delivery Manager in active software build Delivery within modern engineering environments, including: o Version control (e.g. Git) o CI/CD pipelines o Cloud-native or platform-based services Strong senior stakeholder engagement and influence Practical experience managing delivery risks, dependencies and complex backlogs High proficiency in Jira (team and programme level) SFIA Level 6 capability demonstrated through applied experience, not role titles Technical Environment (Experience Required) The successful candidate will have worked recently and directly with engineering teams using technologies and practices such as: Cloud platforms (e.g. Azure and/or AWS) as part of software delivery, not migration only Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform) CI/CD tooling and modern DevOps practices Automated testing and quality practices Secure, resilient digital services Desirable Experience Experience with platform engineering or data engineering teams Previous experience working within UK government digital services Use of ServiceNow for delivery/change processes Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Company Description Head of Test role (managing Test Managers) Senior strategic role Join us as we build our capability in readiness for large implementation project. 26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday Free access to company holiday homes Discretionary annual bonus plus an additional Shared Reward Bonus Health cash plan plus Private medical insurance Life assurance and Critical illness cover Free local gym access This role is based 5 days at our Cheadle office in South Manchester (SK8 3GW) We re Together. For over 50 years, we ve helped thousands of people, businesses and professionals unlock their property ambitions with our common-sense approach to mortgages and secured loans. We take the time to understand our customers and our door is always open, so we can often help when other lenders can t or won t. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, our 750 colleagues help our customers throughout the UK, backed by the power of a £7 billion loan book. Job Description As Head of Testing, you will have the opportunity to join the next phase of evolution for a long established, well respected organisation. As part of Group Technology Services, you will ensure high quality releases, adherence to internal and external standards and quality controls through manual and automated testing. You will work closely with colleagues through the business and technical teams as part of cross functional teams set up to build and deliver the essential products needed to support the Together business. You will have the opportunity to create a modern automated test strategy for the organisation and to see it through to delivering effective results. You will be a key player in the transformation of Together technical capability. This role will be the ideal challenge for an experienced test expert who is keen on driving organisational level test strategy and execution within a modern cloud enabled DevOps environment. Examples of the key accountabilities of the role Adherence to IT Change and Operational policies and standards Taking ownership of the test strategy and approach across the organisation and leading the test engineering team Define the test strategy for the organisation and oversee the test approach for the major projects and programmes in the portfolio. Lead the management and development of the test engineering capability within Together and the evolution of that capability. Work with the engineering teams to select, deploy and operationalise the right test tools to support Together s strategy Drive a continuous quality culture throughout the technology organisation and be the Qualifications A deep understanding of the strategies needed within an organisation to drive a testing approach which supports continuous integration and delivery and meets the business needs. Ability to lead a team of test engineers delivering work across a number of different delivery streams. Self starting and able to organise yourself to deliver outstanding results Experience in the generation of automated test suites to ensure that requirements are satisfied, including happy and unhappy path approaches Automated testing of complex web applications with multiple workflows and paths Experience of working as part of an agile team, and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (Microsoft Azure DevOps and AutoRabit for Salesforce) Familiarity with nCino, Salesforce, Azure APIs, or Thought Machine Vault would be useful Experience of testing tools and frameworks such as Postman or AccelQ would be useful Full coverage of Functional, Regression, Load, Performance, Security, and Persona-based testing. Experience of working in an enterprise environment Experience with cloud infrastructure with a specialism in Azure Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Experience with DevOps Procedures and process and working in an Agile Environment Results oriented with the ability to consistently meet deadlines Additional Information If you feel you have some of the skills mentioned above, but not all, please do still apply and we would be happy to have a further discussion with you in regards to your suitability for the role. Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process. Click here for more information on our Recruitment Process Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks. Please apply ASAP. We would like to commence interviews in early March
02/04/2026
Full time
Company Description Head of Test role (managing Test Managers) Senior strategic role Join us as we build our capability in readiness for large implementation project. 26 days holiday, and a day off for your birthday Free access to company holiday homes Discretionary annual bonus plus an additional Shared Reward Bonus Health cash plan plus Private medical insurance Life assurance and Critical illness cover Free local gym access This role is based 5 days at our Cheadle office in South Manchester (SK8 3GW) We re Together. For over 50 years, we ve helped thousands of people, businesses and professionals unlock their property ambitions with our common-sense approach to mortgages and secured loans. We take the time to understand our customers and our door is always open, so we can often help when other lenders can t or won t. Based in Cheadle, Cheshire, our 750 colleagues help our customers throughout the UK, backed by the power of a £7 billion loan book. Job Description As Head of Testing, you will have the opportunity to join the next phase of evolution for a long established, well respected organisation. As part of Group Technology Services, you will ensure high quality releases, adherence to internal and external standards and quality controls through manual and automated testing. You will work closely with colleagues through the business and technical teams as part of cross functional teams set up to build and deliver the essential products needed to support the Together business. You will have the opportunity to create a modern automated test strategy for the organisation and to see it through to delivering effective results. You will be a key player in the transformation of Together technical capability. This role will be the ideal challenge for an experienced test expert who is keen on driving organisational level test strategy and execution within a modern cloud enabled DevOps environment. Examples of the key accountabilities of the role Adherence to IT Change and Operational policies and standards Taking ownership of the test strategy and approach across the organisation and leading the test engineering team Define the test strategy for the organisation and oversee the test approach for the major projects and programmes in the portfolio. Lead the management and development of the test engineering capability within Together and the evolution of that capability. Work with the engineering teams to select, deploy and operationalise the right test tools to support Together s strategy Drive a continuous quality culture throughout the technology organisation and be the Qualifications A deep understanding of the strategies needed within an organisation to drive a testing approach which supports continuous integration and delivery and meets the business needs. Ability to lead a team of test engineers delivering work across a number of different delivery streams. Self starting and able to organise yourself to deliver outstanding results Experience in the generation of automated test suites to ensure that requirements are satisfied, including happy and unhappy path approaches Automated testing of complex web applications with multiple workflows and paths Experience of working as part of an agile team, and integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines (Microsoft Azure DevOps and AutoRabit for Salesforce) Familiarity with nCino, Salesforce, Azure APIs, or Thought Machine Vault would be useful Experience of testing tools and frameworks such as Postman or AccelQ would be useful Full coverage of Functional, Regression, Load, Performance, Security, and Persona-based testing. Experience of working in an enterprise environment Experience with cloud infrastructure with a specialism in Azure Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Experience with DevOps Procedures and process and working in an Agile Environment Results oriented with the ability to consistently meet deadlines Additional Information If you feel you have some of the skills mentioned above, but not all, please do still apply and we would be happy to have a further discussion with you in regards to your suitability for the role. Together embraces diversity and inclusion, and are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. Not only do we welcome difference we celebrate it, support it and really value our colleagues for who they are. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. If you feel you'd benefit from any support or reasonable adjustments during any stage of the recruitment process, please don t hesitate to let us know when completing your application. This information will be picked up by our team, so we can try and put steps in place to help you be at your best through this process. Click here for more information on our Recruitment Process Please note that all successful applicants will undergo relevant employment reference, financial and criminal record checks. Please apply ASAP. We would like to commence interviews in early March
