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O365 Infrastructure Engineer - SC Cleared 6-Month Initial Contract Inside IR35 PAYE via Umbrella Manchester 5 Days Onsite per Week Rate: 500- 550 per day inside IR35 We're looking for an experienced O365 / MDM Senior Engineer to join a major UK technology programme, supporting enterprise collaboration, endpoint management and modern workplace services. This is a hands-on senior engineering role covering Microsoft 365, Intune, Azure and end-user environments , with the opportunity to contribute to infrastructure projects, automation and service improvement. The Role You'll be responsible for: Monitoring, tuning and troubleshooting enterprise systems, resolving incidents and service requests Supporting the O365 and MDM teams in delivering BAU services and SLA commitments Managing and scheduling technical project activities, working closely with Project Managers to deliver planned outcomes Automating repetitive tasks to improve efficiency, reliability and reduce manual error Producing high-quality technical documentation, including HLDs and service/toolset configuration documentation Taking a lead role in new IT infrastructure and modern workplace projects Sharing technical knowledge and best practice across client environments Providing senior-level technical support across collaborative systems, applications and standard operating environments Key Skills & Experience Strong experience across: Microsoft 365 / M365 Microsoft Intune / MDM Azure End-user computing and desktop support Microsoft Office applications SharePoint Microsoft Teams Enterprise mobile/device management Smartphone and handset configuration and management Enterprise smart-device platforms, including BlackBerry UEM and Android Automation and infrastructure support Technical documentation and HLDs Skype Federation experience is desirable but not essential. Contract Details Duration: 6 months initially Location: Manchester Working Pattern: 5 days onsite per week IR35: Inside IR35 Payment: PAYE through an approved umbrella company Rate: 500- 550 per day inside IR35

Role Title: Application Packager Duration: contract to run until 23/04/2027 Location: Manchester. Fully onsite, 5 days per week Rate: up to £414 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Clearance required: Sole UK National, SC clearance (Desired) Role purpose/summary An exciting opportunity to work as part of a growing End User Services UK department supporting multiple high-profile clients as part of the client portfolio. The role of Application Packager will be a forward-thinking position, which supports the client by providing software in a controlled and monitored method. Also allows you to drive a path for change, improvement, and efficiency as standard. This is an opportunity to drive your own improvements and change the landscape for end user experience Your role The role requires a hands-on engineer who can implement, support and continuously improve workplace solutions while ensuring a secure, stable and seamless end user experience. Provide expert-level 3rd line support and technical leadership across Microsoft Intune, Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows OS, Apple Business Manager, IOS device management, policy deployment and PowerShell automation Build relationships with the client, 3rd parties and vendors Identifying of Automation and efficiency opportunities Problem solving and solutioning Your skills and experience Strong hands-on 3rd line experience skills in packaging for multiple platforms Expertise in a variety of packaging tools Strong knowledge of different packaging formats Experience on troubleshooting issues Experience working within enterprise and highly regulated environments The contractor will join our Workplace Technology team. The successful candidate will provide expert-level 3rd Line support and technical leadership across Microsoft's modern workplace technologies, including Microsoft Intune, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Windows OS, Apple Business Manager, iOS device management, policy deployment, and PowerShell automation. This role requires a hands-on engineer who can implement, support, and continuously improve workplace solutions while ensuring a secure, stable, and seamless end-user experience. Experience in End User Computing, Workplace Engineering, or Desktop Infrastructure. Strong hands-on 3rd Line support experience. Extensive experience with: Microsoft Intune Microsoft Endpoint Manager Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) Apple Business Manager (ABM) iOS/iPadOS device management Windows 10 and Windows 11 Entra ID (Azure AD) Microsoft 365 Administration PowerShell Scripting and automation Experience deploying and managing: Configuration Profiles Compliance Policies Security Policies Application Packaging and Deployment Conditional Access Policies Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. Experience working within enterprise and highly regulated environments. All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply! If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

Application Packager Location: Manchester, 5 days onsite Duration: 23/04/2027 MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: About the role you're considering An exciting opportunity to work as part of a growing End User Services UK department supporting multiple high-profile clients as part of the Capgemini portfolio. The role of Application Packager will be a forward-thinking position, which supports the client by providing software in a controlled and monitored method. Also allows you to drive a path for change, improvement, and efficiency as standard. This is an opportunity to drive your own improvements and change the landscape for end user experience If you are successfully offered this position, you will go through a series of pre-employment checks, including identity, nationality (single or dual) or immigration status, employment history going back 3 continuous years, and unspent criminal record check (known as Disclosure and Barring Service) Your role The role requires a hands-on engineer who can implement, support and continuously improve workplace solutions while ensuring a secure, stable and seamless end user experience. Provide expert-level 3 rd line support and technical leadership across Microsodt Intune, Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows OS, Apple Business Manager, ios device management, policy deployment and PowerShell automation Build relationships with the client, 3 rd parties and vendors Identifying of Automation and efficiency opportunities Problem solving and solutioning Your skills and experience Strong hands-on 3 rd line experience skills in packaging for multiple platforms Expertise in a variety of packaging tools Strong knowledge of different packaging formats Experience on troubleshooting issues Experience working within enterprise and highly regulated enviroments The contractor will join our Workplace Technology team. The successful candidate will provide expert-level 3rd Line support and technical leadership across Microsoft's modern workplace technologies, including Microsoft Intune, Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD), Windows OS, Apple Business Manager, iOS device management, policy deployment, and PowerShell automation. This role requires a hands-on engineer who can implement, support, and continuously improve workplace solutions while ensuring a secure, stable, and seamless end-user experience. Experience in End User Computing, Workplace Engineering, or Desktop Infrastructure. Strong hands-on 3rd Line support experience. Extensive experience with: o Microsoft Intune o Microsoft Endpoint Manager o Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) o Apple Business Manager (ABM) o iOS/iPadOS device management o Windows 10 and Windows 11 o Entra ID (Azure AD) o Microsoft 365 Administration o PowerShell Scripting and automation Experience deploying and managing: o Configuration Profiles o Compliance Policies o Security Policies o Application Packaging and Deployment o Conditional Access Policies Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills. Experience working within enterprise and highly regulated environments.

Role: Microsoft Cloud Engineer Salary/Package: Up to £55,000 + package Location: Leeds or Doncaster (Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite) Fruition are currently recruiting for an experienced Microsoft Cloud Engineer for an exciting permanent opportunity. This role requires a hands-on infrastructure and Microsoft Cloud professional who can support, maintain and continually improve a modern enterprise environment across Microsoft 365, Azure and core infrastructure, whilst driving automation, security and operational excellence. Key Responsibilities Support and administer Microsoft 365, Azure and core infrastructure services, ensuring high availability and performance Manage and optimise core Microsoft technologies including Azure AD, Active Directory, SharePoint, OneDrive and Microsoft 365 Deliver new cloud services, infrastructure improvements and technical projects from design through to implementation Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure and cloud-related incidents, acting as an escalation point for technical issues Maintain and enhance security across cloud and on-premise environments, including identity, endpoint management and data protection Develop automation and Scripting solutions to improve operational efficiency, provisioning and reporting Produce and maintain technical documentation, standards and support procedures Collaborate with internal teams and third-party suppliers to deliver reliable, secure and scalable IT services Required Skills and Experience Proven experience supporting Microsoft Cloud technologies within a Systems Engineer or Infrastructure Engineer role Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, Azure, Entra ID (Azure AD), Active Directory and hybrid cloud environments Experience supporting Microsoft Intune, endpoint management, MFA, DLP and modern workplace technologies Experience administering SaaS platforms such as Mimecast, Cisco Umbrella, Identity Management or similar enterprise solutions Strong Scripting and automation skills using PowerShell, Python or similar technologies Experience with infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Chef or Puppet would be advantageous Working knowledge of VMware, Windows Server, storage and traditional on-premise infrastructure Experience with SQL or relational databases, CI/CD pipelines and Git would be beneficial Microsoft certifications or equivalent commercial experience across Microsoft 365 and Azure administration are highly desirable Fruition are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

3rd Line Engineer (MSP) Salary: £40,000 - £49,000 Benefits: Paid parking, training & certification support, pension + more Location: Manchester Travel: Office based with 1 day WFH The opportunity: If you're working in an MSP and you've reached the point where you want to spend more of your time on projects, infrastructure and the more complex technical work, this could be worth a look. We're working with a growing Manchester MSP looking for an experienced 3rd Line Engineer to join their technical team. You'll still be there when the 1st and 2nd line teams need an escalation point, but this isn't about sitting on a service desk all day picking up tickets. There's a strong project element to the position, alongside taking more ownership of customer infrastructure and helping improve the environments you're supporting. It's a broad technical position too, so you're not going to get pushed into one small corner of the Microsoft stack or spend every day purely looking after networks. Day to day One day you could be working on a Microsoft 365 or Azure project, looking at Entra ID, Intune, Autopilot or a customer's cloud infrastructure. The next you might be troubleshooting an Active Directory issue, improving a Windows Server environment or helping resolve something that's been escalated through the support team. There's a decent networking element to the role as well. You'll get involved with customer firewalls, switches and wireless infrastructure, working through things like VLANs, routing and VPNs rather than simply passing anything network-related onto somebody else. Their customer environments include the likes of SonicWall, Cisco, Meraki and UniFi, but they're not looking for somebody who has necessarily worked with every vendor under the sun. Having the networking fundamentals and being comfortable getting stuck into unfamiliar environments is more important. The project side could see you deploying or improving infrastructure, working on Modern Workplace rollouts, making changes across Azure and Microsoft 365 or helping customers improve the resilience and security of their existing setup. Because these are customer environments, you'll also need to be comfortable speaking with people. You'll be working directly with customers, explaining what you're doing and documenting changes properly rather than disappearing into the background once the technical work starts. Who we are looking for This will probably suit somebody who's already spent a good few years working within an MSP and has naturally progressed into being one of the people others turn to when something gets difficult. You might already have the 3rd Line Engineer title, or you could be a strong 2nd Line Engineer who's regularly handling escalations and getting involved with project work but hasn't been given the title or progression yet. You'll need a good grounding across the Microsoft infrastructure world. You should be comfortable looking after Microsoft 365 environments and have enough experience with Azure, Entra ID and Modern Workplace technologies to troubleshoot issues and take ownership of changes. Likewise, you shouldn't be afraid of the traditional infrastructure underneath it. Windows Server and Active Directory are still important here, and when there's a firewall, VLAN, VPN or routing problem, you'll ideally be comfortable getting involved rather than immediately looking for the network team. If you've used PowerShell to make your life easier, even better. Exposure to macOS management, regulated environments or technologies such as Jamf and Addigy would also be useful, but they're not deal-breakers. More than anything, we're looking for someone who enjoys being an all-round infrastructure engineer. Someone who can take an escalation when needed, but who also wants the opportunity to get away from constant ticket work, deliver projects and have more ownership over how customer environments are built and improved. The Next Steps If you're reading this thinking it sounds like the sort of step you've been trying to make, let's have a conversation. You don't need to have every technology mentioned above. If you've got a strong MSP infrastructure background, you're comfortable at 3rd line level and you want more exposure to projects, Azure, Modern Workplace and networking, I'd be interested in speaking with you. Drop me a message, send your CV across or give me a call and I'll happily talk you through the role and the environment in more detail.

Description At , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and a year ago we split out as a separate business. has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. The Engine technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. Our technologists are at the very heart of Engine and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling - We're looking for a Staff Infrastructure Engineer to help us design, build and run the cloud foundations our first-in-class, cloud-native banking platform is deployed on - across multiple regions and cloud providers globally. You'll be an inquisitive engineer with an aptitude for finding clean and simple solutions to technical problems, passionate about building observable, reliable and secure systems that positively impact the wider engineering organisation. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear more from the team in our latest Blog or our case studies with Women in Tech. As a Staff Infrastructure Engineer, you will: Design, document, build and maintain scalable infrastructure on GCP Ensure the performance and reliability of cloud environments whilst measuring cost-effectiveness Embrace automation and be reluctant for manual implementation Build systems with security by design as a core foundation Ensure platform compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS and 3DS Design and operate key and secret management on GCP - Cloud KMS, Cloud External Key Manager (EKM) and Secret Manager - including support for cryptographic key ceremonies Rapidly diagnose and fix client-reported infrastructure issues while maintaining peak security and performance Write clear technical documentation and host training sessions for the team Demonstrate knowledge of new technologies and changes in the industry Lead complex infrastructure projects from inception through to run, and shape the future capabilities of Engine - our approach, tooling, automation and architecture Lead by example in your contributions, setting a high technical bar for others to aim for Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. As a Staff Infrastructure Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Proven GCP multi-region disaster recovery experience Confident at bootstrapping Google Cloud Organisations, hardening with policies and structuring an enterprise's resource hierarchy Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services including GKE, Compute Engine, Network Connectivity Center, Cloud SQL, Identity and Access Management (IAM) and VPC Service Controls Experience writing clean, modular Terraform code Experience with service-oriented architecture using containers, distributed systems and immutable infrastructure Experience with key and secret management on GCP - Cloud KMS, Cloud External Key Manager (EKM) and Secret Manager - including cryptographic key ceremonies Experience designing hybrid connectivity from GCP to co-located Payment HSMs using Network Connectivity Center (NCC), Cloud VPN and Dedicated / Partner Interconnect Experience with Workload Identity and Workload Identity Federation for keyless authentication of workloads and CI/CD Experience with observability tooling - Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, Cloud Trace, Managed Service for Prometheus and OpenTelemetry (we also use Grafana) Experience setting up Google Workspace / Google Cloud Identity Experience with automation using a scripting language like Python or Go Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines An understanding of RESTful API and event-driven concepts Comfortable writing RFCs and ADRs which can be taken from design to implementation and into Production with documented runbooks and operating models Ideally you also have: Experience with Zero Trust security (mTLS, SSO) Experience with AWS Comfortable with bash and either Golang, Java or Python development Understanding of database monitoring, analysis, disaster recovery and performance tuning Understanding of networking and routing concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, BGP, etc.) and preferably experience designing and establishing connectivity between GCP and on-premise locations Awareness/ability to leverage Claude Skills during development The main part of our tech stack is listed below. We don't ask that you have experience in all of it, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase GCP and AWS - we're cloud-native Container-based architecture Kubernetes (GKE on GCP, EKS on AWS) TeamCity for CI/CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana RDS and CloudSQL for PostgreSQL Our Interview Process Interviewing is a two-way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with an Engineer - 45 minutes Take-home technical test, to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO - 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application . click apply for full job details

Description At , we are on a mission to find and work with leading banks all around the world who have the ambition to build rapid growth businesses, on our technology. Engine is Starling's software-as-a-service (SaaS) business, the technology that was built to power Starling Bank, and a year ago we split out as a separate business. has seen exceptional growth and success, and a large part of that is down to the fact that we have built our own modern technology from the ground up. The Engine technology platform is now available to banks and financial institutions all around the world, enabling them to benefit from the innovative digital features, and efficient back-office processes that has helped achieve Starling's success. Our technologists are at the very heart of Engine and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment that is all about building things, creating new stuff, and disruptive technology that keeps us on the cutting edge of fintech. We operate a flat structure to empower you to make decisions regardless of what your primary responsibilities may be, innovation and collaboration will be at the core of everything you do. Help is never far away in our open culture, you will find support in your team and from across the business, we are in this together! The way to thrive and shine within Engine is to be a self-driven individual and be able to take full ownership of everything around you: From building things, designing, and discovering to sharing knowledge with your colleagues and making sure all processes are efficient and productive to deliver the best possible results for our customers. Our purpose is underpinned by five values: Listen, Keep It Simple, Do The Right Thing, Own It, and Aim For Greatness. Hybrid Working We have a Hybrid approach to working here at Engine - our preference is that you're located within a commutable distance of one of our offices so that we're able to interact and collaborate in person. About Engineering at Engine by Starling - We're looking for a Senior Infrastructure Engineer to help us design, build and run the cloud foundations our first-in-class, cloud-native banking platform is deployed on - across multiple regions and cloud providers globally. You'll be an inquisitive engineer with an aptitude for finding clean and simple solutions to technical problems, passionate about building observable, reliable and secure systems that positively impact the wider engineering organisation. Engine by Starling engineers are excited about helping us deliver new features, regardless of what their primary tech stack may be. Hear more from the team in our latest Blog or our case studies with Women in Tech. As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you will: Design, document, build and maintain scalable infrastructure on GCP Ensure the performance and reliability of cloud environments whilst measuring cost-effectiveness Embrace automation and be reluctant for manual implementation Build systems with security by design as a core foundation Ensure platform compliance with standards such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS and 3DS Design and operate key and secret management on GCP - Cloud KMS, Cloud External Key Manager (EKM) and Secret Manager - including support for cryptographic key ceremonies Rapidly diagnose and fix client-reported infrastructure issues while maintaining peak security and performance Write clear technical documentation and host training sessions for the team Demonstrate knowledge of new technologies and changes in the industry Lead complex infrastructure projects from inception through to run, and shape the future capabilities of Engine - our approach, tooling, automation and architecture Lead by example in your contributions, setting a high technical bar for others to aim for Requirements We're open-minded when it comes to hiring and we care more about aptitude and attitude than specific experience or qualifications. If you care enough to find elegant solutions to difficult technical problems, we'd love to hear from you. As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer you will bring the below experience or knowledge: Proven GCP multi-region disaster recovery experience Confident at bootstrapping Google Cloud Organisations, hardening with policies and structuring an enterprise's resource hierarchy Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services including GKE, Compute Engine, Network Connectivity Center, Cloud SQL, Identity and Access Management (IAM) and VPC Service Controls Experience writing clean, modular Terraform code Experience with service-oriented architecture using containers, distributed systems and immutable infrastructure Experience with key and secret management on GCP - Cloud KMS, Cloud External Key Manager (EKM) and Secret Manager - including cryptographic key ceremonies Experience designing hybrid connectivity from GCP to co-located Payment HSMs using Network Connectivity Center (NCC), Cloud VPN and Dedicated / Partner Interconnect Experience with Workload Identity and Workload Identity Federation for keyless authentication of workloads and CI/CD Experience with observability tooling - Cloud Monitoring, Cloud Logging, Cloud Trace, Managed Service for Prometheus and OpenTelemetry (we also use Grafana) Experience setting up Google Workspace / Google Cloud Identity Experience with automation using a scripting language like Python or Go Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines An understanding of RESTful API and event-driven concepts Comfortable writing RFCs and ADRs which can be taken from design to implementation and into Production with documented runbooks and operating models Ideally you also have: Experience with Zero Trust security (mTLS, SSO) Experience with AWS Comfortable with bash and either Golang, Java or Python development Understanding of database monitoring, analysis, disaster recovery and performance tuning Understanding of networking and routing concepts (TCP/IP, VLANs, VPNs, BGP, etc.) and preferably experience designing and establishing connectivity between GCP and on-premise locations Awareness/ability to leverage Claude Skills during development The main part of our tech stack is listed below. We don't ask that you have experience in all of it, but if you do, that's great! Java, which makes up the majority of our backend codebase GCP and AWS - we're cloud-native Container-based architecture Kubernetes (GKE on GCP, EKS on AWS) TeamCity for CI/CD (with multiple production releases per day) Terraform and Grafana RDS and CloudSQL for PostgreSQL Our Interview Process Interviewing is a two-way process and we want you to have the time and opportunity to get to know us, as much as we are getting to know you! Our interviews are conversational and we want to get the best from you, so come with questions and be curious. In general you can expect the below, following a chat with one of our Talent Team: Initial interview with an Engineer - 45 minutes Take-home technical test, to be discussed in the next interview Technical interview with some Engineers - 1.5 hours Final interview with our CTO / deputy CTO - 45 minutes Benefits 33 days holiday (including public holidays, which you can take when it works best for you) An extra day's holiday for your birthday Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off 16 hours paid volunteering time a year Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme Life insurance at 4x your salary & group income protection Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton Generous family-friendly policies Incentives refer a friend scheme Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work, Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships and Electric Vehicle (EV) leasing About Us You may be put off applying for a role because you don't tick every box. Forget that! While we can't accommodate every flexible working request, we're always open to discussion. So, if you're excited about working with us, but aren't sure if you're 100% there yet, get in touch anyway. We're on a mission to radically reshape banking - and that starts with our brilliant team. Whatever came before, we're proud to bring together people of all backgrounds and experiences who love working together to solve problems. Engine by Starling is an equal opportunity employer, and we're proud of our ongoing efforts to foster diversity & inclusion in the workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Engine by Starling are considered without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. When you provide us with this information, you are doing so at your own consent, with full knowledge that we will process this personal data in accordance with our Privacy Notice. By submitting your application . click apply for full job details

Location: Cheadle, United Kingdom Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Software DevOps Engineer - Maritime Mission Systems Location: Cheadle Thales is a global technology leader with more than 83,000 employees on five continents. With over 7,500 people in the UK, operating across defence, space, aerospace, and digital security, we help build a future we can all trust. Thales supports the security and stability of our nation by providing extraordinary technology to our customers, as well as delivering social value to the UK with our products and services. Shape the future of DevOps for mission-critical maritime systems We are looking for a Software DevOps Engineer to join our Maritime Mission Systems team in Cheadle. In this role, you'll help modernise and evolve the DevOps platforms that support the development and delivery of world-class sonar capabilities for the Royal Navy and international customers. Working closely with software engineers, you'll improve developer experience, enhance platform performance and availability, and introduce modern DevOps tooling that supports the delivery of mission-critical defence technology. Our purpose is to deliver trusted underwater sensing and decision advantage, working hand-in-hand with navies around the world to safeguard people and nurture global security. Our work spans four sectors: Mine Countermeasures, Anti-Submarine Warfare, Services and Future Capabilities. Main Responsibilities Support software development teams by maintaining and enhancing DevOps platforms and development tooling. Develop, maintain and optimise CI/CD pipelines to improve software delivery and deployment. Modernise and migrate legacy development environments using contemporary DevOps practices and technologies. Investigate, evaluate and implement modern DevOps tools, automation solutions and Infrastructure as Code. Develop and support in-house tooling while improving platform performance, availability, monitoring and security. Ideal Experience & Skills Experience working within Agile and DevOps environments, supporting software delivery through CI/CD pipelines. Strong Linux (Red Hat preferred) administration skills with experience of container technologies such as Docker or Podman. Experience with automation and scripting using tools such as Ansible, Bash, Python or Go. Knowledge of container orchestration, infrastructure automation and modern DevOps practices. Understanding of networking, cybersecurity principles, monitoring, logging and Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs). Benefits Performance-related bonus (grade dependent) Car cash allowance (grade dependent) Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with opportunity to buy up to 40 hours/year (pro rata) 24 hours paid volunteering leave Private healthcare (grade dependent) Pension scheme Life cover 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and access to a mental wellbeing app Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers Gym membership discounts UK Eyes Only Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a sole British National from birth and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held; however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years' residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: . At Thales, we ensure equal opportunities, pay and working conditions for all. The benefits we offer include private medical insurance, buying or selling annual leave, cycle to work schemes, employee discounts, paid volunteering day, stocks and shares, annual bonus and much more depending on the role. Read more about our benefits here. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued for who they are and the unique strengths they bring. Discover more about our programmes, employee networks, wellbeing policies, and inclusive features here. If this role isn't quite right for you, we encourage you to join our talent community where your details will be shared with our recruitment teams for other potential opportunities. Join the Talent Community here. Join Thales in the UK - Innovate with us and shape the future!

Microsoft 365 & Cloud Engineer Birmingham Hybrid (2DPW in office) Up to £46,000 VIQU are partnering with a well-established organisation undergoing a significant Microsoft cloud transformation. They are seeking a Microsoft 365 & Cloud Engineer to play a key role in modernising their existing infrastructure and supporting the transition from a traditional on-premise environment towards a fully cloud-managed Microsoft estate. This is predominantly a project-focused position, requiring someone with hands-on experience implementing and improving Microsoft 365, Intune and Entra ID environments, rather than simply maintaining established services. Working within a small IT team, the successful candidate will have significant ownership and the opportunity to influence how the organisation's modern workplace and cloud environment develops. Key Responsibilities of the Microsoft 365 & Cloud Engineer: Support the ongoing migration from on-premise and hybrid infrastructure towards a fully cloud-managed Microsoft environment Configure, develop and optimise Microsoft Intune, Entra ID, Microsoft 365 and associated Modern Workplace technologies Implement and improve endpoint and device management capabilities, including Windows Autopilot, configuration policies and compliance controls Review the existing Microsoft environment, identifying areas for improvement and recommending appropriate technical solutions Support the migration of users, devices and services away from legacy Active Directory, Exchange and Group Policy infrastructure Contribute to security improvement initiatives including Cyber Essentials Plus, vulnerability management, Microsoft Defender and endpoint security Support and improve Microsoft 365 services including SharePoint, Purview and wider collaboration and security capabilities Assist with the management of remaining on-premise infrastructure during the organisation's transition to cloud Work across project delivery and BAU activities within a small, collaborative IT function Key Experience Required of the Microsoft 365 & Cloud Engineer: Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft 365, Microsoft Intune and Entra ID / Azure Active Directory Demonstrable experience implementing, configuring and improving Intune and modern endpoint management environments Experience with Windows Autopilot, device management, configuration policies and user management Previous experience supporting or delivering migrations from on-premise or hybrid Microsoft environments towards cloud-based infrastructure Good understanding of traditional Microsoft infrastructure including Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange and Windows environments Understanding of Microsoft security technologies including Conditional Access, Defender, vulnerability management and security controls Working knowledge of networking fundamentals including switches, Wi-Fi and firewalls Experience with VMware and remaining on-premise infrastructure would be advantageous Strong problem-solving skills with the confidence to assess existing environments, challenge current configurations and recommend improvements Comfortable working within a small IT team and contributing across both transformation projects and BAU support when required Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence, or reach out to Katie Dark via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.

2nd Line IT Support Engineer Location: London - Hybrid Working Employment: Permanent / Full-Time Salary: Up to £40,000 + 20% Monthly Bonus Benefits: Private healthcare, pension, share plan, 25 days' annual leave + additional benefits Our client, a growing technology and managed services organisation, is hiring a 2nd Line IT Support Engineer to provide high-quality technical support within a key London-based customer environment. You'll join a small, dedicated engineering team responsible for supporting and maintaining a predominantly macOS environment, with a strong focus on Google Workspace, Okta, Jamf and endpoint security. This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of technical issues, support users directly and help improve the reliability and performance of the wider IT environment. What you'll do Provide 2nd line technical support, managing incidents and requests within agreed SLAs Administer macOS, Google Workspace and Okta environments Manage and optimise Joiner, Mover and Leaver (JML) workflows Support endpoint management and security platforms including Jamf and SentinelOne Manage ticket queues through ITSM platforms such as ConnectWise and Freshservice Troubleshoot escalated technical issues and coordinate with third-party suppliers where required Proactively identify technical risks and implement appropriate solutions Carry out root cause analysis for recurring incidents and produce incident reports Complete regular MDM compliance reviews and coordinate remediation activity Support service reviews using SLA and KPI data to identify opportunities for improvement You'll work closely with engineers, service management teams, account stakeholders and third-party suppliers to ensure users receive a consistent and high-quality service. What we're looking for At least 2 years' experience in an internal IT team or MSP environment Strong technical experience supporting macOS Advanced knowledge of Google Workspace Good working knowledge of Okta or another identity management platform Experience developing or adapting onboarding and offboarding workflows Knowledge of Jamf or similar MDM platforms Understanding of endpoint security and identity/access management principles Strong troubleshooting and general IT infrastructure knowledge Experience working within SLAs and structured service management environments Excellent written and verbal communication skills Experience or certifications across macOS, Jamf or Okta would be advantageous. The ideal candidate will be organised, methodical and comfortable taking ownership of technical issues. You'll enjoy working directly with users and be able to remain calm and focused when dealing with escalations. Why join? Employee share plan and bonus scheme Company pension and private healthcare 25 days' annual leave, increasing with service, plus bank holidays Life assurance and income protection Mental health and wellbeing support Cycle-to-work scheme Discounted gym membership Travel loan and financial wellbeing support This is an excellent opportunity for a macOS-focused Support Engineer looking to develop deeper expertise across endpoint management, identity and modern workplace technologies. Apply now to take ownership of a modern London IT environment and develop your technical career within a growing managed services team.

Job Title: Technical Lead Location: Liverpool City Centre HQ / Hybrid (3 days in office) Salary: 70,000 - 85,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday We're looking for a Tech Lead to guide a talented, cross-functional squad as they design, build and deliver products that make a real difference for our customers. You'll lead a team made up of backend and frontend developers, QA and automation testers, designers, product managers and business analysts. Together, you'll create and evolve high-quality software using modern engineering practices and a microservice architecture built on Azure. As Tech Lead, you'll be hands-on with the code while supporting others to grow. You'll set technical direction, drive standards and help shape how your squad works, with real autonomy and trust. You'll collaborate closely with the Architecture Team to ensure your services fit seamlessly into our broader platform and long-term technical strategy. We work together in our Liverpool HQ three days a week because collaboration, quick feedback and creative problem-solving are key to how we deliver. Your Impact: The systems you'll design, and lead will power key parts of our products, used by thousands of customers every day. Your technical decisions will directly influence product quality, performance and customer experience. You'll help your team deliver features that are reliable, scalable and genuinely improve how people interact with our services. What You'll Do: Lead a multidisciplinary squad to deliver high-quality, production-ready software Design and build scalable microservices in .NET and Azure Contribute to the evolution of our microservice architecture and integration patterns Collaborate with frontend developers working in React and Next.js to deliver seamless user experiences Partner with product managers, BAs and designers to translate customer needs into clear technical plans Work closely with QA and automation testers to ensure quality and reliability are built in from the start Stay hands-on with code while mentoring developers and promoting best practices Drive technical discussions, champion clean architecture and improve our engineering standards Contribute to wider engineering initiatives, including developer experience and shared tooling Our Tech Stack: Backend: C#, .NET 8.0, Redis, MongoDb, SQL Server, Entity Framework, MassTransit, Mediator Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript Infrastructure: Azure, Docker, Kubernetes (AKS), Nginx, RabbitMQ Architecture: Microservices, Event-driven patterns, Clean Architecture Observability and Monitoring: Grafana, Loki, Sentry, PostHog Tooling and Practices: Git, CI/CD pipelines, Agile methodologies What We're Looking For: Proven experience leading software delivery within a microservice-based environment Strong technical background in .NET and Azure Comfortable working across the stack, with deeper expertise in backend systems Experience mentoring and guiding developers in a collaborative, agile setup Product-focused mindset with an understanding of trade-offs between speed, scalability and user experience Excellent communicator who brings clarity and empathy to technical discussions Passion for clean, maintainable code and continuous improvement Curious and proactive, always looking for better ways to build, measure and deliver Why Join Us: Real autonomy to shape how your squad designs, builds and delivers software A modern, cloud-native architecture that encourages experimentation and ownership Work with talented developers, designers, testers and product professionals who care about what they build Influence technical decisions that shape the direction of our products and platforms Opportunities to grow into staff, principal or architecture-focused leadership roles A supportive, transparent culture where craftsmanship, curiosity and learning are celebrated Regular opportunities for professional development, conferences and innovation time A Few Things to Know Before You Apply Checks & Clearances All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Technical Lead, Technical Team Lead, Technical Engineering Lead, Lead Programmer, Lead Software Engineer, Technical Architect, Solutions Architect, Technical Project Manager, Technical Manager may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Architect Location: Liverpool City Centre on a Hybrid working basis Salary: 65,000 - 75,000 per annum, Depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm Acorn Insurance are looking for a passionate Cloud Infrastructure Architect who will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising secure, scalable, and highly available cloud platforms. This role provides technical leadership across cloud strategy, architecture governance, infrastructure modernisation, and operational excellence. The architect partners closely with engineering, security, operations, and business teams to ensure the cloud environment supports organisational goals and meets enterprise standards. Key Role Responsibilities: Develop end-to-end cloud architectures that support enterprise workloads, including compute, storage, networking, identity, and automation. Develop a close working relationship with Head of Platform Engineering (HoPE) to ensure robust design and delivery across our cloud platforms Create reference architectures, design patterns, and technical standards for cloud environments. Design hybrid and multi-cloud strategies leveraging platforms such as Azure, AWS, and GCP. Evaluate new cloud services, tools, and technologies to guide technical direction. Lead the design and implementation of core cloud infrastructure components: virtual networks, identity and access, monitoring, encryption, resilience, and backup strategies. Define infrastructure-as-code (IaC) patterns using tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM. Support migration of workloads from on-premise to cloud platforms following best-practice frameworks Ensure cloud designs adhere to security standards, regulatory requirements, and architectural governance. Implement Zero Trust principles, network segmentation, encryption, key management, and secure access control models. Partner with Security Operations and SOC teams to ensure monitoring, logging, and incident response capabilities are embedded Develop automation and service optimisation strategies to improve performance, cost efficiency, and availability. Conduct capacity planning, resilience engineering, disaster recovery design, and performance tuning. Act as a subject-matter expert and trusted advisor for cloud strategy and infrastructure initiatives. Mentor engineers and contribute to capability uplift across cloud, DevOps, and infrastructure teams. Communicate technical concepts clearly to executives, project managers, and non-technical stakeholders. About you: Critical Competencies: A strong hands-on technical background with 3+ years across several disciplines; networking, infrastructure, cloud platform and system administration Extensive experience designing and supporting cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or GCP Strong understanding of networking (VNETs/VPCs, routing, DNS, load balancing, firewalls). Deep knowledge of infrastructure-as-code and automation tooling. Experience with container platforms (AKS, EKS, GKE, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures. Strong background in identity and access management (Azure AD, IAM, RBAC). Proven experience building scalable, resilient, and secure cloud architectures. Solid understanding of cloud cost optimisation and FinOps principles Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone 750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. Benefits: A maximum of 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more A Few Things to Know Before You Apply Checks & Clearances All roles at Acorn are subject to DBS and financial checks. Any offer we make will be conditional until these are completed to a satisfactory standard. Visa Requirements Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Infrastructure Administrator, IT Architect, Systems Developer, Software Architect may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: Data Engineer Location: Liverpool, UK Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm We are seeking a talented and experienced Data Engineer to join our innovative and collaborative Database and AI Team. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping our data strategy and driving business success. Your skills will contribute directly to our forward-thinking initiatives. At Acorn we value and prioritise innovation, teamwork, and continuous development. Key part of this role is to support our strategic data goals, ensuring system resilience and performance, and building secure, scalable database architectures. What you will be doing: Design and implement robust data ingestion pipelines for unstructured data using modern data engineering tools and frameworks. Develop and maintain scalable storage solutions (e.g., data lakes, NoSQL databases) optimized for unstructured data. Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to ensure data availability, quality, and usability. Apply data parsing, extraction, and transformation techniques (e.g., NLP, OCR, image/audio processing). Implement data governance, metadata management, and data cataloging for unstructured data assets. Monitor and optimize data workflows for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency. Ensure compliance with data privacy and security standards. Share knowledge and mentor team members Stay ahead of the curve with the latest database technologies Experience of real time cloud streaming solutions What we are looking for: Essential Skills: Experience dealing with unstructured data including voice, chat, image Proven ability to manage secure, high-performance database environments Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills A passion for continuous learning and innovation Desirable skill: Databricks Azure Fabric Confluent/Apache Flink Knowledge Grow with Acorn At Acorn Insurance, we're proud of our Liverpool roots - and even prouder of how far we've come. As part of the Acorn Group, we bring over 40 years of specialist insurance expertise to the table. From humble beginnings, we've grown into a national leader, now employing 1,700+ people across the UK and reached a milestone 750 million in total value of insurance policies written in 2024. We're growing fast, with new opportunities emerging every week. That growth is largely due to the values we share: We run through walls for our customers and each other We challenge the status quo We succeed when we help those around us succeed We decide quickly when the smart thing to do is use our judgement Benefits: A maximum of 35 days' holiday (including bank holidays) with additional buy/sell options 24/7 mental health support & free counselling available Grow with us: Through career fairs, leadership programs, and learning on the go! Flexible benefits, including early access to salary via our internal platform Hybrid working options to support work-life balance and individual needs Recognition awards, social events & more Our Commitment to our colleague's: These aren't just words - they're the principles we live by. And we're proud to back them up with real action, earning recognition and accreditation from leading organisations that share our commitment to people and growth: Mindful Employer - championing mental health and wellbeing Disability Confident Level 1 & 2 - creating accessible, inclusive opportunities Menopause Friendly accredited - supporting every stage of life Armed Forces Covenant signatory - honouring those who serve Great Places to Work 2024/25 - fostering an engaging and positive workplace culture Best Place to Work for Development - proud to be investing in people's future Best Place to Work for Women - breaking down barriers to women's career progression A Few Things to Know Before You Apply: If your application is successful, we will commence relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include a standard criminal record check and an insolvency register check. Visa Requirements: Because our training is quite comprehensive, we can only consider applicants who have at least one year remaining on their Graduate or Post-Study Work visa. At the moment, we're not able to offer visa sponsorship. We're Here to Support You: We're committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can flourish. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process-or once you're part of the team-just let us know. Whether it's flexible hours, adapted equipment, or a bit of extra support, we'll work with you to make sure you can do your best work. Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role. Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Cloud Data Engineer, Data Platform Engineer, Data Analytics Engineer, Data Solution Architect, Database Architect, Infrastructure Engineer may also be considered for this role.

IT Support Engineer Aldershot / Farnborough & Surrounding Region £32,000 £35,000 DOE Take your IT career to the next level Are you an experienced IT Support Engineer ready for a role where no two days are the same? Join a well-established and friendly Managed Service Provider (MSP) and gain the opportunity to support a diverse range of clients across the Aldershot, Farnborough and wider Hampshire region. This is more than just keeping systems running. You ll be trusted to troubleshoot, improve and manage IT infrastructures across multiple organisations, giving you the chance to rapidly broaden your technical experience and develop your career. If you ve built your experience supporting a single organisation and are ready for your next challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity to step into a more varied and rewarding environment. The Role As an IT Support Engineer, you ll work across a variety of client environments, providing reliable technical support while helping to improve their IT infrastructure. You ll need to be a calm, logical problem solver who enjoys getting stuck into challenges, finding practical solutions and delivering a high-quality service. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting and managing Windows-based IT infrastructures Providing technical support across PCs, networks, switches and servers Supporting Microsoft 365 and modern workplace services Troubleshooting technical issues and implementing effective solutions Delivering infrastructure changes and projects Managing projects, risks and stakeholder expectations Working directly with clients and building trusted relationships Applying best-practice solutions across different IT environments Working independently while knowing when to draw on the wider team What You ll Bring We re looking for someone with at least 3 years experience managing, operating and changing IT infrastructures, ideally within organisations supporting around users. You ll also need: Strong communication and interpersonal skills A logical and structured approach to problem solving Excellent organisation and time-management skills The ability to prioritise and work under your own initiative Experience managing projects and communicating with stakeholders Experience with Microsoft 365 and modern workplace technologies Proven experience supporting Windows-based networks A full UK driving licence Your Technical Experience Microsoft Windows Server and Workstations Microsoft 365 Virtualisation LAN/WAN, Wi-Fi and broadband networking Backup platforms Working within an IT support company or MSP environment Microsoft, Citrix, Sophos, Cisco or Veeam technologies Relevant qualifications such as CompTIA, Microsoft/vendor certifications or a successful IT apprenticeship would also be welcomed. Why Join? This is an excellent opportunity to expand your technical experience, work with a wide variety of businesses and accelerate your career within an established MSP. You ll enjoy: £32,000 £35,000 salary, depending on experience 28 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Friendly and supportive working environment Varied and interesting technical challenges A mixture of office, home and client-site working Excellent opportunity for professional and technical development What s Next? If you re an experienced IT Support Engineer looking for greater variety, responsibility and the chance to take your career forward, we d love to hear from you. APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.

Your new company This is a highly successful and forward-thinking further education organisation with a reputation for excellence, innovation, and student achievement. Supporting thousands of learners across multiple campuses, the group continues to invest significantly in its people, technology, and facilities to ensure an outstanding experience for both staff and students. With ambitious plans for digital transformation and infrastructure modernisation, this is an exciting opportunity to join an organisation where technology is recognised as a key enabler of success and where your contribution will have a genuine impact across the business. This newly created role will report directly to the Head of IT and the successful candidate will be joining a well-established and experienced team of IT specialists where they will have the opportunity to further develop their own skills and experience. Your new role As Infrastructure Manager, you will take ownership of the college's core IT infrastructure, ensuring the stability, performance, security and future development of critical systems across the college. A key focus of the role will be the management, support and ongoing enhancement of the college's VMware environment, making proven VMware vSphere experience essential. You will lead on the administration of virtual machines, storage platforms, backup technologies and disaster recovery planning, while proactively monitoring performance, capacity and availability to ensure a resilient and highly available infrastructure. You will also play a central role in infrastructure life cycle management, delivering upgrades and improvements that support the college's long-term digital strategy. Alongside infrastructure responsibilities, you will help oversee the College's enterprise networking estate, including HPE/Aruba switching and Cisco Meraki wireless technologies, whilst ensuring robust security controls are maintained across both on-premises and cloud environments. You will be responsible for managing security updates, patching, identity and access management through Microsoft Entra ID and Azure AD, and responding to vulnerabilities and emerging threats. Looking ahead, you will support several strategic technology projects, including the migration from on-premises Exchange and file storage to Microsoft 365, helping to deliver a modern, secure and collaborative digital workplace. As a senior technical lead, you will act as an escalation point for complex issues, work closely with stakeholders and third-party partners, mentor junior engineers, and drive best practice across the IT function. Please note, this role is on site 5 days a week in the Stoke-on-Trent area, with 1 primary site and occasional travel required to others within the group, which are all local. What you'll need to succeed To succeed in this role, you will need to have significant experience working in an IT infrastructure environment, supported by strong hands-on expertise in VMWare vSphere, ideally across versions 7,8 or 9. You should also have some experience of administering M365 and working with Windows Server, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP and SCCM with experience working in networking being advantageous. You will be a proactive and forward-thinking infrastructure professional with a genuine passion for technology and a desire to stay ahead of emerging trends. With a commitment to continuous learning and professional development, you will be motivated by the opportunity to enhance your technical expertise while helping to shape and support a modern, resilient IT environment. As the role requires travel between multiple sites, a full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential. What you'll get in return In return, you will be joining a highly successful and ambitious organisation in a newly created role that offers genuine scope for growth and opportunity as the position evolves. You will become a valued member of an experienced and supportive IT team, working closely with colleagues across the organisation and benefiting from the guidance and support of the Head of IT. Working in the further education sector, you'll enjoy an excellent benefits package, including membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, 43 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), access to an Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, subsidised gym membership, and a range of additional employee benefits. The organisation is also committed to investing in its people, offering ongoing training and development opportunities, including financial support for professional qualifications and certifications that will help you grow both within your role and throughout your career. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Job Title: IT Graduate (1-Year Development Programme) Location: Billingshurst, West Sussex Salary: 26,500 - 29,500 per annum (depending on experience) Job Type: Full Time, 1 year Development programme (FTC) with the potential to become permanent after 1 year Work Pattern: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday) Launch Your IT Career with Hydrachem Are you passionate about technology and looking for an opportunity to build a successful career in IT? Hydrachem is seeking a motivated and ambitious IT Graduate to join our growing business as part of a structured 1-Year IT Development Programme. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate, or early-career IT professional to gain hands-on experience across multiple areas of technology while working in a supportive and innovative environment. Established in 1973, Hydrachem is one of the world's leading manufacturers of water purification solutions and disinfection tablets. Our products are trusted by government organisations, aid agencies, charities, and major retailers worldwide. As the business continues to grow, we are investing in technology, security, and digital transformation to support our future ambitions. This role offers far more than traditional IT support. Over the programme, you will gain exposure to Microsoft 365, SharePoint, cloud technologies, cybersecurity, networking, infrastructure, business systems, and automation technologies, helping you develop into a well-rounded IT professional. About the role Working closely with our Managed IT Service Provider and internal teams, you will support day-to-day IT operations while developing your knowledge across the business technology landscape. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and technologies, receive mentoring and professional development, and play a key role in helping Hydrachem build and strengthen its in-house IT capability. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys technology, problem-solving, learning new skills, and providing excellent support to users. What you'll be doing During the programme, you will provide comprehensive IT support across the business, delivering first and second-line support while troubleshooting hardware, software, network, printer, and device-related issues. You will work closely with our Managed IT Support Provider to help maintain IT infrastructure, security, servers, cloud services, firewalls, and networking equipment. The role will also involve supporting employee onboarding and offboarding, creating and maintaining IT documentation, assisting with cybersecurity and compliance initiatives, and providing support for ERP systems and other business applications. In addition, you will contribute to digital transformation projects, identify opportunities to improve processes through technology, and play an active role in the development and growth of Hydrachem's future in-house IT function. Your 1-Year Development Programme This structured development programme will provide hands-on experience and ongoing learning across key IT disciplines, including IT support and service delivery, Microsoft 365 administration, SharePoint, networking, hardware and device management, cybersecurity, cloud technologies, ERP and business systems, Power Apps and process automation, user training, project delivery, and continuous improvement initiatives. As your skills and experience develop, you will take on increasing responsibility within the organisation's IT function, positioning you for progression into a permanent IT Specialist, Systems Administrator, Infrastructure, or Business Technology role within Hydrachem. What we're looking for We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with a desire to build a long-term career in IT. Essential: Degree, HND, HNC or equivalent qualification in: Computer Science Information Technology Cyber Security Software Engineering Digital Technologies Business Information Systems Or a related discipline Passion for technology and emerging digital solutions. Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Eagerness to learn and develop new technical skills. Desirable: Work placement, internship, part-time IT experience, personal projects, or relevant workplace experience. Knowledge of Microsoft 365 applications and services. Understanding of networking concepts and IT infrastructure. Awareness of cybersecurity principles and best practices. Exposure to Microsoft Power Platform, Azure, ERP systems, or automation technologies. Why join hydrachem? At Hydrachem, you'll become part of a growing, innovative business where technology plays an important role in future success. We offer: A structured 1-Year Graduate Development Programme. Hands-on experience with modern technologies and business systems. Opportunities to work on meaningful projects that deliver real business value. Mentoring and support from experienced professionals. Genuine career progression opportunities. The chance to help shape and develop a growing in-house IT function. Health and wellbeing programme. Free onsite parking. Supportive and collaborative working environment. Equality and Data Protection: Hydrachem is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. All personal data provided during the recruitment process will be handled in accordance with GDPR requirements. Apply today: If you are a graduate, HND or HNC Computing candidate looking for an exciting opportunity to launch your IT career and gain valuable experience across a broad range of technologies, we would love to hear from you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and hands-on IT Manager to take ownership of the internal technology environment for a successful and growing technology business. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead internal IT within an organisation where technology is central to its success. You'll support a workforce of IT professionals, oversee business-critical systems and influence technology decisions that support long-term business growth. The successful candidate will combine operational responsibility with strategic planning, ensuring systems, applications, security controls, and end-user technology remain reliable, secure, and fit for purpose. The Role Take ownership of the organisation's internal IT environment, driving continuous improvement across systems and services. Manage and provide technical support Microsoft 365, cloud services, devices, business applications, and core infrastructure. Maintain a secure, resilient, and high-performing technology estate. Act as the key point of contact between internal users and technical teams. Manage sensitive and business-critical technical issues that require direct ownership. Drive improvements in user experience, operational efficiency, and service delivery. Support business continuity, cyber security, and compliance initiatives. About You Proven experience in an IT Manager, Senior Systems Administrator, Infrastructure Engineer, or similar role. Strong hands on Microsoft 365 and Modern Workplace expertise. Solid understanding of cloud technologies, networking, cyber security, and IT operations. Experience supporting business applications and end users within a fast-paced environment. Comfortable remaining hands-on technically while contributing to strategic planning and future technology initiatives. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Knowledge or experience with software development would be advantageous. Microsoft certifications would be advantageous.