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The starting salary for this role is £77,260 - £85,153 per annum for working 36 hours per week.  We're on the lookout for an exceptional individual with senior public sector experience to fill a newly created and important role of  Head of ERP Client Engagement . This is an opportunity to make a significant impact across the Council in overseeing and orchestrating the seamless integration of diverse ERP-related programmes and projects across Surrey County Council. It's a unique chance to take a leading role in the set-up of this new function and support Surrey County Council's transformational journey. Work location This position is a hybrid role, with a requirement to be on site at either Dakota, Weybridge and/or Reigate, Woodhatch Place, as and when required. The team The role will be based is a new team established by the Council to drive meaningful transformation through optimising ERP system use, ensuring it becomes a powerful tool to drive efficiency and collaboration. The  Head of  ERP Client Engagement  role will lead the team, providing an opportunity to establish the team from scratch and shape the direction, strategic goals, and culture of the new team. You will have ample opportunity to nurture, manage, and develop talent within the team to realise the overarching objective of optimising ERP solutions for the Council in the long term. Why work with us? Catalyst for change:  In this newly created position, you will work at the heart of ongoing transformation within Surrey County Council. You'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the Council. Learning and development opportunities:  In our dynamic environment, every day is a learning experience. You'll have the chance to grow professionally, acquiring new skills and knowledge to support your professional development. Supportive team:  SCC operates in a diverse, dynamic, and exciting environment – this new team is at the core of working with business services to transform the organisation. Competitive compensation:  You will benefit from a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, excellent training and development opportunities, generous holiday entitlement, the option to buy additional annual leave, and the Local Government Pension Scheme. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit  MyBenefits  for Surrey County Council staff. About the role Strategic leadership:  As the head of this vital function, you'll be the driving force behind the successful implementation and optimisation of ERP related projects and programmes, reporting through to the Director - of Finance Corporate and Commercial and being part of the Finance, IT, and Procurement Senior Management Teams. Benefits realisation:  Your expertise will ensure that benefits arising from ERP integration are not just realised but maximised. This includes: cost savings, increased efficiencies, improved service delivery, and happier customers. Workforce and community impact:  Everything you do will be aligned with our long-term vision and strategic priorities, directly benefiting the workforce and our community. About you As the Head of Service, you will possess excellent communication and leadership skills as well as the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at various levels, from Members, executive directors to operational staff. The role requires a keen understanding of the Council's policies, regulations, and strategic priorities to ensure alignment and compliance throughout all ERP related activity. As part of the application process, you will be asked to upload your CV and answer the following questions: Tell us about a complex project or programme you lead within a public sector organisation, including your involvement in procurement processes and budget management. What experience do you have in delivering a successful ERP implementation project? What were the key challenges you faced, and how did you address them? Tell us about, and provide examples of, your experience using data to inform decision making and bring about organisational transformation, in particular benefits realisation and change management. Describe a time when you used your stakeholder management and negotiation skills within a public sector setting to overcome a significant problem. Describe your experience and lessons learnt with regards to developing and embedding an ERP client function or similar operation. Answers to these questions will be scored and used for shortlisting purposes. The full role profile can be found on the employer site; please refer to this when writing your answers. At Surrey, our values and behaviours are just as important as our skills and abilities. They shape who we are as an organisation. Find out more about the  values  we follow. Additional information The job advert closes at 23:59 on 10/11/2023. A Basic DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) will be required for this role. Contact details For an informal discussion about the role, please contact our recruitment partner, James Watson ( james.watson@31tenconsulting.co.uk ).  We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Our commitment Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applications where: The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.  We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.

Can you help us improve the services delivered to our residents and customers?  Do you have software development skills, technical ICT experience and enjoy variety?  Reigate and Banstead Borough Council are seeking someone to join them as a Systems Support Analyst and it could be the position you are looking for. Joining the small and friendly Business Improvement Team in ICT, you will help deliver the Council’s ICT and Digital Strategy.  You will be able to demonstrate that you are an innovative, supportive, positive and flexible person whilst working on wide variety of interesting business change and application projects. You will be using your knowledge and experience of CRM, API’s, SQL and SQL Server, ETL software, automation, ftp, DOS scripting, webservices and PowerBI. This could be: with the Granicus govService CRM platform, creating self-service online forms and processes for our residents and customers, or generating efficiencies and business value for our internal service unit colleagues integrating diverse back office systems using API’s and webservices creating and managing existing SQL databases writing and maintaining PowerBI reports supporting legacy batch work using scheduled tasks, ftp and DOS scripting tools working with third party software suppliers on upgrade and migration projects troubleshoot third line support calls You will be a self-starter and have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills along with strong organisational and interpersonal skills. Staff Benefits In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits. We provide you with generous annual leave, flexible working and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and discounted ‘Better’ leisure centre membership. Additional Information For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Kenton Reader, Business Improvement Team Leader on Tel: 01737 276764. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role. Closing Date: 16 October 2023 Values and Behaviours Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change. Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.

Are you passionate about data and providing high quality information to further the aims of a charitable organisation in the field of education? The Repton Foundation provides truly life-changing  bursary places to children who have the potential, but lack the financial means, to access a world class education at a leading co-educational independent day and boarding school.     With an ambitious development plan to see the school through to its 470th anniversary in 2027 and beyond, Repton School is looking for an experienced, data-savvy and tenacious Database and Research Lead to join the team. Quality of data is critical to the success of fundraising and wider engagement activities, and this role is therefore fundamental in supporting the Repton Foundation and the Old Reptonian (OR) Alumni Society. Please submit your application online by Tuesday 31st October 2023. Should you wish to complete an offline application form, or should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR team via HR@repton.org.uk Should you wish to be considered for this role, and would like an informal conversation about the position, please send your CV to the hiring manager Juliet Wolfe via jwolfe@repton.org.uk or request a call to discuss the role requirements. Main Responsibilities Database Management   – manage, maintain and operate the Old Reptonian and Repton Foundation database. Ensure that the database is developed, updated and run according to current data security protocols. Ensure that back-up and recovery processes are fit for purpose. Establish ‘query/report request’ protocols. Data Quality Assurance   – work through the School’s electronic and hard copy records to ensure that data held is accurate, relevant, up to date and lawful. Database Enhancement   – work with software developers/providers to ensure the database is fit for purpose, accurate, accessible and secure. Liaise with developers on an ongoing basis to design, commission, install and implement new features, integrations and apps – or customise existing – and troubleshoot and solve issues. Data Importing   – ensure that annual bulk data imports (of Upper Sixth records) are processed accurately and in a timely manner. Capacity Planning   – analyse database usage patterns/trends to identify resource and upgrade requirements. Make recommendations as appropriate. Database User Management   – establish the needs and training requirements of end-users. Manage and monitor appropriate permissions and access levels and ensure data security and integrity. Provide ongoing training and support to approved users, where required. Research   – support the Development Director and Alumni Relations Manager in identifying donor prospects, mentors, speakers, case studies etc and generating guest profiles for events and fundraising purposes. Reporting and Analytics   – produce accurate data, reports and performance metrics to aid in event planning, audience profiling and donor, campaign and event analysis. Financial Reconciliation   – support Development Director in gift processing through recording and tracking donations, and reconciling with Finance Department. Data Privacy Compliance   –implement a robust process to ensure Data Protection Law 2018, UK GDPR and PECR regulations are adhered to with regard to all stored data and bulk data migrations. Other Duties   – any other reasonable duties as requested by the Line Manager. The Ideal Candidate Manage all aspects of data, the database and prospect research for alumni engagement and fundraising. Skills & Experience The successful candidate will have: Essential Knowledge of SQL Knowledge of Oracle, MySQL, Raiser’s Edge, Salesforce, Potentiality or similar RDBMS, preferably used within the education or charities sector The technical know-how and ability to manage a database, identify gaps both in data quality and database functionality, and propose and implement workable solutions The perseverance and attention to detail to work through historical electronic and hard copy records and update contacts accordingly to ensure data integrity  Experience in interrogating and analysing data and running and interpreting reports, along with the ability to distil findings and complex data into easy-to-digest formats (to include metrics) Good understanding of the Data Protection Act 2018, UK GDPR and PECR Self-starter with ability to work independently within a small team Flexibility and willingness to support the team with other activities when required (e.g. event and ticketing support/administration, OR alumni/staff/supplier/visitor liaison and queries, marketing support, social media support etc) Excellent problem solving, analytical and communication skills Desirable Understanding of the alumni engagement and fundraising landscape as it relates to data processes and requirements (e.g. knowledge of third-party platforms such as JustGiving, Mailchimp and Eventbrite, as well as Gift Aid processing following HMRC guidelines)

The Lead Tester will sit within the Kuro Health Product Team and lead functional testing and test co-ordination as the Group moves forward with a number of new IT platform implementations and enhancements. You will be responsible for ensuring that new developments are thoroughly and meticulously tested, with issues identified and passed back to the developers for further work as well establishing test processes and practices. With experience of planning and executing test cycles in an agile delivery environment, this role would suit someone with testing experience as part of a test team, wanting to take a first step into a test lead role. A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.  Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office. Key accountabilities & responsibilities Works closely with the product owners to determine the scope of testing for each release based on the requirements. Constructs well structured test plans and test cases, confirms and manages own time against effort estimates. Agrees testing metrics and success criteria with the product team. Ensures quality criteria are met prior to sign-off for release. Executes testing against test plans. Works with product and development resources to ensure that any defects are appropriately recorded and prioritised. Identifies any risks and issues relating to testing and escalates appropriately. Tracks progress and QA metrics, communicates the status of testing clearly ensuring all interested parties receive regular updates. Creates standard test collateral for re-use as required such as test plans, test and defect reports. Provides knowledge of testing best practice throughout the development lifecycle. Supports UAT of changes and releases within the business units, including collating and prioritising defects, managing retests and reporting on test progress. Proactively identifies areas for improvement in testing, establishing and presenting recommendations to the Product Manager. Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration within the scrum environment. Key Relationships Develops strong relationships with Product, Development and operational delivery teams to ensure that testing can be executed effectively.   Person Specification Experience - Essential Functional testing experience in an agile delivery environment and knowledge of software testing. Experience of creating and maintaining test plans. Experience of working with 3rd party suppliers. Experience of working in a cross-functional environment with product owners, business analysts, developers, business testers and operational stakeholders. Education and qualifications - Desirable ISTQB/ISEB Testing Certification  Skills and knowledge - Essential Excellent test planning and co-ordination skills Understanding of testing best practices Clear communicator Skills and knowledge - Essential Case management and workflow systems API testing Behaviour - Essential Self-motivated and proactive. High levels of commitment and enthusiasm Happy to get hands dirty where required! Collaborative style with the ability to influence others Positive professional attitude to getting things done Innovative, constantly looking for new opportunities and solutions Works well as part of a team Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.  We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days  paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.     Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all.  We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.

This is a key leadership role within the IT and Change function, responsible for overall operation and governance of the IT department and reporting directly to the group IT Director. You will be responsible for defining policy, process and working practices and for ensuring an effective IT Support service to the Group. A full-time post, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday.  Remote working, but occasional requirement to attend a site office. Responsibilities include: IT Service Delivery Establishing, configuring and providing adoption assurance for service tooling Oversight and co-ordination of incidents and requests on behalf of engineers within each subsidiary Build relationships with senior leaderships within Group companies Providing service reporting to senor leadership within each business Delivery of Key IT Processes, in line with ISO27001 and ITIL, including: Incident and Major Incident Change Control Access Control Disaster Recovery Test Scheduling and Reporting Service Desk Management Information Security Audit Capacity management Vulnerability Management Asset Management and SAM Knowledgebase Management Chairs the Businesses Monthly Governance meetings Liaises with Group and subsidiary compliance teams to enable ongoing review of controls Delivers the Group IT Risk Treatment Plan, updated the IT risk Register accordingly Governance of MS Teams and SharePoint Manages Vendors and Suppliers in line with the Group Supplier policy Profile: Skills, experience, education Skills Strong technical awareness without being an expert Excellent verbal, written, organisational communication skills Strong background in ISO27001 and ITIL Service leadership Able to lead and mentor others who are not direct reports Able to build relationships and engage with senior stakeholders Customer service oriented Knowledge of DR techniques and technologies Strong awareness and experience of implementing IT Service management tools Experience 5 years (or able to demonstrate excellent experience) of managing an IT Operation / Service Desk  Experience of working in a multi subsidiary business desirable Experience of working within regulated industries preferred   Qualifications – Essential Degree or equivalent ITIL V4 Foundation   Qualifications – Desirable ITIL V4 Create, Deliver, Support ISO27001 Auditor Formal training in people leadership Role conditional on passing employee vetting process which includes a 5 year employment reference check, 3 year financial probity and basic criminal disclosure check.  We offer an unrivalled benefits package including flexible working arrangements, enhanced maternity & paternity, private medical insurance, medical cash plan, company sick pay, 5% matched pension, up to 27 days  paid holiday (subject to length of service increments) plus bank holidays on top and option to top up by 5 days per year through our flexible leave scheme.     Kuro Health actively promotes equality of opportunity for all.  We welcome applications from a wide range of candidates with the right mix of talent, skills and potential.

Database Administrator £28,500 - £30,500 FULL TIME 37.5 hours per week, with flexible working options available. Based in Andover, Hampshire with hybrid work options considered. Want to work with a team that does something worthwhile? We are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – and this has been recognised by The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list. Macular disease is the biggest cause of sight loss in the UK, with around 300 people diagnosed every day. The Macular Society is the only charity determined to beat the fear and isolation of macular disease with world class research, and the best advice and support. To support people affected by macular disease now, the Macular Society provides a range of support, information and services. Our research programme is focused on finding new treatments and a cure to Beat Macular Disease forever. We are looking for someone who shares in our value of knowing our stuff to join our committed and friendly data team as a Database Administrator. Working with our team, you will show you care by supporting your colleagues as we increase our activities in our drive to beat macular disease. Specifically you will assist with developing and enhancing new and existing programs and reports; you will help identify and develop solutions that meet the needs of the growing Society; and you will learn to support our various departments in their usage of our Customer Relationship Management system. We are looking for someone who is comfortable making it happen in a dynamic environment, using their adaptable approach to work to multi-task with ease. Someone who has proven SQL programming and query writing experience, is motivated, and thrives working collaboratively with their team. In return, we provide a great working culture – we do something worthwhile and are proud to work together to Beat Macular Disease – as recognised by our inclusion in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 list. We offer flexible working options, 26 days annual leave, rising to 27 after one years’ service, the ability to buy or sell annual leave, supportive family policies, and 6% pension contribution. To find out more please visit: macularsociety.org/careers/benefits/ We are passionate about treating people fairly and as equals, doing so is instinctive to us. We know that to Beat Macular Disease for all we have work to do. That’s why we are keen to hear from people of all backgrounds who have the skills and experience we are looking for. We particularly encourage applications from people from under-represented groups, to help ensure what we do and how we do it is inclusive – for everyone. Please view the full job specification at: macularsociety.org/vacancies To hear what our teams say about working here please visit: macularsociety.org/careers/what-our-teams-say/   Please address any questions by email to: james.price@macularsociety.org To apply, please email your CV with a covering letter to: recruitment@macularsociety.org Closing date: 20 September 2023 Interviews: 28 & 29 September 2023  

The Role  We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Innovation Manager to join the growing Digital, Tech and Innovation team at London Sport. The role sits within the Impact & Innovation directorate and will be responsible for developing new initiatives to reduce inactivity. You will be at the forefront of testing and learning, turning our insight into action. The role is fast paced and will work quickly to identify opportunities that have the biggest impact.    What you’ll do:    Support the continued development of the innovation function by championing the innovation pipeline and reinforcing a culture of impactful innovation across all teams.  Encourage problem solving and creativity across all teams and colleagues to develop a pipeline of innovative ideas.  Support and lead colleagues at each stage of the innovation pipeline, taking ideas from conception through the innovation process to secure funding to scale innovation projects.  Speed up our innovation process so we can rapidly test, learn and scale innovative products, services and solutions to reduce inactivity.  Engage with Londoners and stakeholders to develop new products and services to get Londoners active.  Analyse and understand the current landscape to ensure our innovation is insight led and user centered.  Identify and deliver innovative solutions to diversifying income.    Who you are:   You have experience of working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to design and deliver new products or services – this can include income generating as well as projects to get Londoners active.  You are able to develop personas, user stories and user insights through the use of qualitative and quantitative research techniques.  You have experience of using idea generation tools and techniques (either in a workshop setting or individually).  You can demonstrate experience developing products and initiatives from start to finish using iterative testing or prototyping of ideas to quickly and cheaply determine if the idea has legs.  You have the ability to initiate, develop and manage positive stakeholder relationships.  You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to enthuse, persuade, negotiate and influence people through all forms of communication.  You can demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion in relation to London. 

Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful and scenic landscapes in the world? Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park covers over 720 square miles of Scotland’s finest countryside which welcomes over 4 million visitors each year. From the stunning sea lochs and rugged coastline through the majestic glens and breath-taking Loch & Ben Lomond, Scotland’s first National Park truly is a magical place.   The role: We have a rare opportunity for an experienced Information Services Manager to join our small but mighty team, providing ICT & GIS support services for Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast paced and high performing organisation at a truly pivotal moment for the Information Services team as we expand our use of Microsoft 365, look towards full Cloud adoption, and begin planning our new Digital Strategy. An experienced IT professional, your strategic thinking and adept leadership will come into play. You will turn vision into reality, propelling our organisation forward with your expertise, and drive digital developments, work to leverage the full potential of digital and data services wherever possible, and ensure deadlines are met while infusing every aspect with confidence, credibility, and innovation. As someone who has a background in a technical ICT/GIS role, you will share ideas, insights, and expertise with key partners, whilst ensuring alignment with the objectives of the public service reform agenda and digital transformation, in coordination with partners within the Nature Division of the Scottish Government. Responsibilities: Ensure the seamless provision and continuity of secure and efficient ICT, GIS, telephony, data, web, and intranet systems that align with the business needs of both National Park Authorities. This includes overseeing help desk operations, security, ongoing maintenance, business continuity, and cybersecurity incident response planning, as well as providing advice, expertise, and information concerning ICT, telecommunications, and web infrastructure (including the digital shopfront of the organisation) and oversee the effective monitoring of these systems. Collaborate with Management Teams to formulate necessary ICT, GIS, telephony, or data strategies and policies. This encompasses substantial contributions to the strategic evolution of our digital services, catering to both internal and external customers. Ensure management, monitoring, and reporting of all IT, GIS, telephony, and data budgets. Drive continuous enhancements within the sphere of responsibility, overseeing allocation of budgeted resources across both National Park Authorities. Foster pertinent partnerships and engagement with external entities, particularly among key partner organisations. This collaboration aims to cultivate best practices, facilitate knowledge sharing, and identify avenues for service improvement and enhanced efficiency. Exhibit an in-depth comprehension of emerging ICT technologies and their application to augment services. Analyse issues, assess alternatives, and formulate well-structured recommendations. Champion initiatives to enhance user awareness, encompassing training, to promote more efficient and sustainable utilisation of ICT and GIS systems, data, web infrastructure, and telecommunications. Oversee the provision and management of effective, secure, and efficient GIS, e-planning systems, and data management services. These services will cater to the organisations’ statutory obligations, as well as support strategic projects and initiatives. Effectively lead the ICT/GIS teams, ensuring their functions align with business needs and achieve their defined objectives. Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade as required.   Who we are looking for: Your skills, abilities and experience should include: Demonstrable experience of technical strategy development Demonstrable experience in infrastructure management including networking, server and storage management, firewalls, backup, and recovery Demonstrable experience in managing Cyber Security systems and adhering to Cyber Security standards such as Cyber Essentials Plus, ISO27001 Excellent project and budget management experience In depth knowledge of VMware ESXi and VMware Horizon technologies Experience of managing and developing a M365 Environment Ability to translate complicated technical information to meet the information needs of a variety of audiences Articulate with excellent people skills Ability to work collaboratively within both NPAs and in partnership with others Good negotiating and contract management skills Experience in managing Cybersecurity Incident Response Plans Degree or equivalent in computing or closely related discipline Full UK driving licence or access to a driver if disability prevents driving Flexible approach to working hours as evening and weekend working may be required Ideally, but not essential, you’ll also have: Experience of MS Exchange 2016 onwards, MS SQL Server 2012 onwards, Windows Server 2016 onwards Experience with Cisco networking equipment Experience of managing or delivering GIS or ePlanning services online Experience of Ordnance Survey and other geographic data management Experience of developing and implementing data strategies Experience of working with Scottish Government Digital Service Standards Mail service administration including SPF, DMARC and DKIM Excellent troubleshooting skills of DNS, SMTP, DHCP, TCP/IP protocols and routing Strong knowledge of Windows server based networks including active directory and group policies Deep understanding of IT security including Firewall technology & VPN connectivity An understanding of the operation of the statutory planning system Knowledge of FOI, EIR, DPA, INSPIRE and other relevant data and information-related legislation An understanding of user needs and using them to design digital services Membership of appropriate professional body Cyber Security qualifications   Closing Date: 9:00am, 29 August 2023. Interview dates are set for w/c 4 September 2023.

Department:  IT Location:  Hybrid working between our head office (Aldgate, London) and home Hours of Work:  37.5 hours a week Contract:  Full-time, permanent Salary:  £25,000 – £28,000 per annum Closing date:  Monday 7th August at 10am Annual Leave:  33 days (plus eight bank holidays) Benefits:  Pension – 8% contribution Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave Background: Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide free, expert advice, support and understanding to help families care for their loved one. Every day, Admiral Nurses help families up and down the country to have the best life possible for as long as possible. About the role: The IT team plays an integral part in driving a rapidly expanding Dementia UK forward, from supplying equipment and managing our internal support function to leading on digital strategy. Our vision is to create a ‘Digital Dementia UK’ to transform business processes with technology, harness the power of the organisation’s data to create real insight and use innovation to support our Admiral Nurses in an ever-changing technological landscape. The First Line Support Technician is the first line escalation point for all IT support queries (excluding those relating to clinical software). You will work with the Second and Third line Support Technicians, our Managed Service Provider, the Service Desk and Performance Manager and over 200 users to maintain and monitor IT systems including remote working solutions. You will understand and resolve technical issues in a prompt and professional manner and judge when to escalate to 2nd line, to keep the service running smoothly, therefore the ability to always provide great customer service, have solid technical knowledge and high IT admin skills is essential. You will have proven experience in delivering at a high level and be at SFIA competency Level 3 for Incident management. Experience working in an IT Support/Helpdesk/Service Desk OR equivalent industry certification (CompTIA or Microsoft Certified) is highly desired. This is a great opportunity to join a dedicated and fully supportive team to deliver a high-quality IT service in an ever-changing technological environment. Our Culture and benefits: We value our people so it’s important for us to create a working environment that looks after our workforce to achieve their full potential. You will become part of a diverse and dedicated team who are supported to not only use but develop your skills. We offer a competitive salary, a generous benefits package including 33 days annual leave (plus 8 bank holidays), 8% pensions contribution alongside an environment where you can collaborate, be respected and thrive. Dementia UK is proud to welcome everyone, we aim for a truly inclusive culture with talented diverse teams that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We celebrate difference, individuality, and encourage everyone to join us and be their whole selves always. Dementia UK are proud to be Disability Confident Committed.

Our Head of CRM & Data Management will join a small fast paced team, with the ideal candidate having a background in SME’s working technically hands on with a strong understanding of HUBSPOT and data management.  The core purpose for this role in its first year is to lead on hubspot usage, educating and consulting with teams, reviewing, identifying and implementing solutions to help future proof the platform. You will be our in-house expert supporting a workforce of (approx.) 70 and have a strong understanding of CRM systems terminology and use at SME level. We are looking for someone who can ensure effective workflows.  You will be responsible for managing and overseeing our CRM whilst providing some light touch support on wider systems day to day. Our ideal candidate will have experience specifically working with Hubspot, with some understanding of Wordpress.   Working closely with our 3rd party support partners you will be responsible for finding the most efficient ways of using the CRM and systems environment more effectively.   Our Head of CRM & Data Management will have strong project management skills and technical ability. You will have demonstrable experience leading effective data management practices and processes.   If you are an experienced Hubspot CRM & Data Manager, Head of CRM or CRM Executive and are looking for a business where you can further your career, take autonomy and lead a visionary function then this opportunity is not to be missed!  LOCATION: UK-Wide, hybrid working available with offices in MediaCityUK, Bristol and London  SALARY: FTE £45,000  CONTRACT: Initial 1-year initial fixed term full time OR min 3 days per week, scope to become permanent. Flexible hours.   TO APPLY: Email your CV, cover letter and/or 1-2-minute video link* to jobs@wearecreative.uk by 28th July 2023 midday. Please complete our anonymous diversity and inclusion survey. Interviews will take place by video conference 4th August, short notice period/ immediate appointment preferred.   * Video link optional. Creative UK is an inclusive recruiter and happy to make adjustments to our selection process by request       CORE ACCOUNTABILITIES    Day to day CRM and data queries, working closely with 3rd party support where required  Auditing CRM use and recommended solutions for developing usage across wider teams  Lead internal training  Lead data management, sharing, processing and solutions to data-related problems   Manage processes that are conducive to increasing productivity, continuous integration and improvement.  Lead an internal data review, consultation, recommendations and project management    KEY RESPONSIBILITIES     HUBSPOT CRM   Support the team with campaign building and driving customer acquisition across our product portfolio.  Create and manage membership engagement campaigns and workflows  End-to-end email testing for link accuracy, legal compliance, mobile optimisation & deliverability  Manage campaign segmentation and data selection  Setting up automation systems to support lead nurturing through the funnel  Own, manage and maintain customer and prospect data in the CRM system, and work with teams to ensure accuracy and completeness  Analyse customer and lead data and behaviour to identify trends and insights that can inform marketing and communication strategies  Ongoing development of a suite of reports for marketing, sales and operations  Ongoing support and management of the Sales Hub, Marketing Hub and Operations Hub  Ongoing support and training to teams  DATA MANAGEMENT    Maintain and improve data management processes and accuracy across systems; primarily Hubspot and Office365 (used for wider company data storage)  Ongoing management of data imports, cleansing, duplication, data enrichment, list management and data compliance  Improve policies and procedures for data management, sharing and processing   Work closely with the Marketing team to understand Hubspot integrations e.g. website, events, stripe - ensuring the CRM is linked and effective across integrations  OTHER   Provide light touch support to our Office365 environment e.g. ad-hoc updating of user permissions, monitoring of data storage, distribution lists (training will be provided)    Ensure management of CRM and data is strategic, utilising subscriptions and negotiating costs where required   Work with the wider team to ensure our digital offerings to stakeholders are appropriate, secure and connected  This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive; it is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing    Required Experience, Knowledge and Skills:  CRM DEVELOPMENT experience, must have strong experience of work with HUBSPOT  Previous experience of working with large data sets and migrating data   PRO-ACTIVE, able to show initiative and to drive activity within deadlines.  Excellent COMMUNICATION skills, able to engage effectively with colleagues at all levels.  ORGANISED with experience of working to tight deadlines.  PROJECT MANAGEMENT: knowledge of tools and managing projects from start to end  DATA MANAGEMENT experience with data functions (collection, analysis, distribution, GDPR)  Knowledge of Office365 & Wordpress (desirable)     All our employees will be expected to demonstrate behaviours associated with our company values. Our values drive the way we work; how we do things is just as important as what we do.       We join the dots; collaboration is in our DNA​     We support and empower; we are here to make a difference​     We are curious, open & honest​      We celebrate difference & value equality of opportunity       OUR PEOPLE PERKS    Fully flexible hybrid working     Pension enrolment from 3 months service, 5% employer contribution     Cycle 2 Work scheme, in partnership with Halfords     Benefits hub, discounts across a broad range of partners     Life Assurance & BUPA private medical (1 years service)  Employee Assistance Programme, Health Assured     Mental Health Guardians     Summer Fridays, finish at 3pm every Friday throughout July & August     Your birthday off as paid leave, extra days off over the annual festive period      2 paid volunteer days per year to give something back to the community        Diversity Changes Everything: We value difference and celebrate the creativity that it brings.     We are committed to improving diversity and inclusion across our organisation and industry by championing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, identities and talents.       

Location Dstl Porton Down, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP4 0JQ or Dstl Portsdown West, Fareham, Hampshire, PO17 6AD About the job Job summary Dstl is the science and technology arm of the Ministry of Defence.  We improve the front-line capability of the UK Armed Forces helping keep our country safe.   The Cyber Security and Safety Group has never been more important. Many military platforms such as fast jets, unmanned air vehicles, helicopters, naval vessels, and land vehicles are becoming increasingly reliant on Software, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Autonomous functions to control all aspects of their behaviour.   We’re looking for mathematically strong data scientists to help make AI reliant military systems robust and trustworthy in complex operations to help save lives. An example of our world class inspiring work is designing and trialling a variety of autonomous air and ground vehicles out in Salisbury plain with the US and Australia. AI models were retrained in flight to meet changing mission situations to enhance commanders’ decision-making. You could be involved in: Assessing and improving AI content in Defence and Security safety critical systems in the Air, Sea and Land domains, to ensure that they are safe, secure and protected. Applying the latest thinking in verification and validation of artificial intelligence and autonomous functions for defence and security purposes. Innovating to support the delivery of the UK Cyber Strategy by researching algorithms for Cyber defence. Dstl recognises the importance of diversity and inclusion as people from diverse backgrounds bring fresh ideas. We are committed to building an inclusive working environment in which each employee fulfils their potential and maximises their contribution. We particularly welcome female and ethnic minority applicants and those from the LGBTQI community, as they are under-represented within Dstl at these levels. Job description In this role you will: Have a drive for keeping abreast of the latest developments in cyber security and emerging trends in artificial intelligence. We give our people the opportunity to think and innovate. We offer loads of opportunities for training and scholarships, attending and presenting at conferences, and collaborating with internal research and industry and academia. Work in a team consisting of highly professional Autonomy and Mathematical experts with enviable national and international reputations to take part in cutting edge research.  Use your critical thinking and creative problem solving skills to implement state of art methods and tools.   Develop a knowledge of undertaking verification, validation and vulnerability assessments on Systems of interest.     Appreciate the importance of safety, security requirements to have a positive impact on defence and security of the UK.   Deliver technical reports and recommendations to leadership, senior officials across government and military and other non-technical audiences through clear data storytelling and well-crafted verbal presentations Person specification We are looking for someone who has: A keen interest in algorithms, AI, ML or statistical analysis along with a willingness to develop additional capabilities in cyber security and safety. Experience contributing to Software or AI / ML intensive projects. Is looking for a career with a difference, doing a job that provides the latest and most effective tools to defend our nation and uphold the principle of freedom.  Important Information: Our work in defence, security and intelligence requires our employees to be UK Nationals who are able to gain a high level of security clearance to undertake the projects we are involved in to protect us from security threats. For this reason, only UK Nationals will be able to apply for this role. If you are an international or dual-national candidate, and you think you have the skills we need, please consider applying to any of our government, security or defence partners. This role will require full UK security clearance and you should have resided in the UK for the past 5 years. For some roles Developed Vetting will also be required, in this case you should have resided in the UK for the past 10 years.   Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Changing and Improving Communicating and Influencing Seeing the Big Picture Working Together Benefits Benefits  Dstl’s full range of great benefits can be found in the information pack which includes: Financial : An excellent pension scheme starting from 26% employer contribution ( find out more here ). In Year Rewarding Achievement bonuses and thank you vouchers. Rental deposit scheme and cycle to work scheme. Flexible working :  Options include alternative working patterns such as; compressed hours (e.g. working a 4 day week/ 9 day fortnight), job shares and annualised hours (agreed number of hours per annum paid monthly i.e. working term-time only). Working hours:  Flexibility around your working day (e.g. start time, finish time). Ability to bank hours in a 12 month reference period including the ability to accrue and use 3 days per calendar month. Where you work:  Depending on your role, blended working may be available including remote working to suit you and your team. This can be discussed at interview. Annual leave:  25 days pro rata (rising to 30 after 5 years) plus 8 public holidays with the ability to buy/sell 5 additional days per annum. Family:  Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks with full pay, an additional 13 weeks statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid Learning and Development:  Dstl encourages and supports charterships, accreditations and provides employees access to fully funded apprenticeships up to level 7 (Masters Degree). Dstl will pay for 2 memberships with relevant bodies/institutions. Employees also have access to Civil Service Learning. Facilities:  Onsite parking, EV Charging points, restaurants, cafés and gyms. Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using  Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience. We want you to have your best chance of success in our recruitment process, so If at any stage of the application process you would like help or assistance please contact the Dstl Recruitment Team dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk and we will do all we can to support you. Sifting will be taking place bi-weekly throughout the campaign, successful applicants will be invited to attend an online interview via MS Teams. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is  security check (opens in a new window) . See our vetting charter (opens in a new window) . People working with government assets must complete  baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window)  checks. Nationality requirements Open to UK nationals only. This job is not open to candidates who hold a dual nationality. Working for the Civil Service The  Civil Service Code (opens in a new window)  sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's  recruitment principles (opens in a new window) . The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the  Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window)  initiative. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Dstl Recruitment Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk Further information Should you wish to raise a formal complaint about the Dstl recruitment process you should email dstlrecruitment@dstl.gov.uk stating the nature of the issue. We will respond within 5 working days. Attachments 20230626_CSAS_Data_Scientist_Autonomy_Dependability_L5  Opens in new window (docx, 66kB) Candidate_info_pack_CIS - 20220824  Opens in new window (pdf, 1378kB)

The mission of the King Edward VI Foundation (the “Foundation”) is to make Birmingham the best place to be educated in the UK. A progressive, influential educational charity, King Edward VI Foundation’s reputation is underpinned by a long and distinguished history. King Edward’s School was established in 1552 by King Edward VI, part of the early growth of secular education in England. In the late 19th century, our five grammar schools and King Edward VI High School for Girls were an early step in extending secondary education for girls and boys. The 21st century has brought the formation of the King Edward VI Academy Trust, a means of expanding from our original five grammar schools to a current family of eleven academies and two independent schools. Six of the academies are selective; five are comprehensive, some serving Birmingham’s most deprived communities. To serve the city’s children, we recognise that we need to provide a diverse range of schools: independent as well as Academies, selective and also comprehensive. And we believe that those schools need to be accessible to all, regardless of ethnic, religious and social background. The further development of digital practices and use of technology is integral to the above, and the purpose of this role is to nurture and support this development via the organisation’s Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP), among other priorities. The SCEP, running on Microsoft 365, provides a solution to the organisation for collaboration and communication. We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced and highly motivated individual to join the central Digital and Technology team and fulfil this critical position to manage the organisation’s Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP), running on Microsoft 365. Our schools have achieved great things by managing their individual digital initiatives, particularly during the pandemic. Now it is time for all parts of the organisation to work collectively in advancing and joining up its digital infrastructure and thereby contributing to the Foundation’s work towards achieving its objectives and realising its mission. The person appointed will have extensive knowledge of using and configuring the latest M365 technologies in addition to managing, configuring and administrating a shared tenancy for a complex organisation, InTune, Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook and more. Experience of working in an educational environment is desirable. The person appointed must be committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the students at the school. As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. Principal responsibilities and duties Be the central point of contact for all matters relating the Microsoft 365 Single Central Enterprise Platform (SCEP). Be responsible for Exchange, End point manager, SharePoint online, Power Apps, Power Automate, Intune, O365 security compliance, DLP. Monitor M365 and react accordingly to any data or cyber-security concerns. Be responsible for ensuring that administrative rights of users are monitored and controlled appropriately. Ensure effective change controls are implemented to allow the multiple organisations of the organisation to co-exist within a shared environment. Responsibility for ensuring that the organisation’s email protection solutions are monitored and that any held/delayed emails are released within a timely manner. The backup of M365 is automated using an external solution, however the post holder will be responsible for monitoring this service to assure compliance and disaster recovery readiness in the event of a critical incident. Create policy documents for consumption across the organisation. Ensure that the M365 SCEP meets and maintains compliance with the DfE’s Digital and Technology standards for schools and colleges. Work closely and collaboratively with our schools, in particular the school-based technical leads to ensure the M365 SCEP meets operational needs. Provide additional capacity to the Digital and Technology team with migrating schools to the M365 SCEP on an ad-hoc basis to Work or support any work undertaken with any third-parties as required to deliver the responsibilities listed above. As a central support service, our working model must be driven by the needs of our schools. Therefore, please be aware that staff are required to take the majority of annual leave during non-term time. General responsibilities and duties To develop a clear understanding of the Foundation’s vision, mission and strategic aims and to actively support these. To remain up to date with the Foundation’s policies, procedures and code of conduct and always uphold these. To remain committed to the safeguarding of all of our students. To identify and undertake relevant training to enable continuing professional development, where resources allow. To prepare for and proactively engage in the performance review cycle with your line manager. To attend appropriate internal and external meetings, as directed by your line manager. To undertake such other duties as are agreed as being in keeping with the general nature of the job and its grade. The successful candidate will be required to fulfil an enhanced DBS check. This job description reflects the current requirements of the post. As duties and responsibilities change and develop due to changes in organisational and other circumstances, so the actual duties and responsibilities will vary from the particulars of this job description. Job descriptions will be updated or amended from time to time to reflect such changes. Person Specification Knowledge and experience Essential Extensive knowledge of using and configuring latest M365 technologies Experience and knowledge of managing, configuring and administrating a shared tenancy for a complex organisation, InTune, Sharepoint, Teams, OneDrive, Outlook Experience of managing organisation wide IT projects and engaging with key stakeholders with the aim of standardisation, unification and simplification Experience of contributing to a process improvement or change project Experience of managing contracts with suppliers Knowledge of infrastructure, software solutions, Microsoft Server technologies, networking, security and storage systems Demonstrable experience of working in an IT /technical management environment within an educational organisational setting Desirable Education sector experience Prior experience of working within a similar role Practical experience of cloud migrations Experience with wider infrastructure technologies Skilled at providing training and support Qualifications Essential University degree in computing or related or equivalent work experience Desirable Current and relevant Microsoft Certification Competencies & Skills Essential Demonstrable experience of supporting a shared M365 environment Technical IT skills Strong communication skills Strong attention to detail Demonstrates a strong commitment to providing excellent customer service Task delivery, accuracy, detail and completion Good project management skills; systematic approach to problem solving Demonstrable good written and verbal communication skills Ability to work well under pressure Strong ability to work as a part of a team Aptitude and attitude appropriate for development within the role. Ability to deliver quality support and to deliver at pace Flexible and proactive (ability to drive change) Ability to influence and persuade others Training & presenting skills Ability to work flexible hours Experience using Microsoft Learn to assimilate required knowledge Desirable Training & presenting skills Ability to work flexible hours Experience using Microsoft Learn to assimilate required knowledge A full job description and an application pack for this post, can be found at: https://www.schoolsofkingedwardvi.co.uk/foundation/job-opportunities/  

ABOUT THE ROLE Are you passionate about protecting Cyber Security? Do you want to make a real difference in the fight against cybercrime in local government? Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? If so, we want you to join our team! We seek a highly motivated and experienced Cyber Security & Networks Manager to join our team. Stevenage Borough Council are a leading local authority in Cyber Security in the UK and pilot cyber security standards for The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC). This is an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of Cyber Security in the public sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of cyber security principles and associated technology risk management. They will also have experience in managing and leading a team of IT professionals. Accountable for Cyber security, you will identify and ensure the security of the council’s IT Applications and Digital Solutions. You will lead in evaluating new and existing projects, software and hardware products, and vendors, including examining vendor contracts and terms of service. You will support teams across the council to develop their understanding of security cyber risks. You will manage a small team of two Senior Network and Security Engineers You will take the lead on cyber security and network for the Shared IT service, which supports over 1,000 users across Stevenage Borough Council and East Herts District Council and will put in place controls over security systems, such as firewalls, data protection controls, patching, encryption, vulnerability scanning and penetration testing. You will be responsible for achieving compliance with Cyber Essentials Plus, Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) and Public Sector Network (PSN) and related government frameworks, including those of the National Cyber Security Centre, the Information Commissioners Office (ICO)   ABOUT YOU The successful candidate will have Ability to work in a high-pressure environment and make sound decisions in emergency situations while empathising with customers and responding sympathetically to Extensive knowledge of all IT security aspects, including audit response, oversight, and scrutiny, ICO responses, Information Governance, Information Assurance, IT Asset Management policies, Quality Assurance, Test Strategies, PSN and PCI and other relevant compliance frameworks, Disaster recovery and Business continuity Extensive experience working as part of a multidiscipline ICT team in a complex organisation, ideally a local authority. OUR BENEFITS Pension Scheme: We offer a career average pension scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pensions for dependants Flexible working: available upon request, subject to operational requirements Part-time and job share opportunities  - all our full time vacancies are open to job share unless otherwise stated A variety of different types of paid leave covering emergency and planned leave, maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave 25 days holiday rising to 31 days (depending on Local Government service) An extensive range of learning and development opportunities Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family, and relationship issues Discounted health and fitness membership Trade Unions: For a small fee, all employees have the opportunity to join a Trade Union   HOW TO APPLY All applications must be made on online - please visit   https://bit.ly/45Yo0Ke   For an informal discussion about this role please contact Name Matt Canterford Job Title Assistant Director and Chief Technology Officer Phone Number 07706 349657 Email matt.canterford@stevenage.gov.uk Closing date for receipt of applications : 26 June 2023 Interviews will be held the week commencing:   3 July 2023   Please note that if we receive a large volume of applications for this role, we reserve the right to close this vacancy ahead of the published closing date   Stevenage Borough Council (SBC) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, volunteers and recruitment candidates to share this commitment. SBC shall take all reasonable steps to employ staff who are safe to work with children, young people and vulnerable adults. For posts identified with regular contact with these groups applicants will be required to undertake a Value Based Interview. The council supports the legislative requirements for employing and maintaining safer staff and the guidance specified by  Hertfordshire Safeguarding Adults Board   Stevenage Borough Council is committed to Equal Opportunities for All. For further information please click https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/about-the-council/jobs-and-careers/equal-opportunities          

ABOUT US The Woodland Trust is the UK’s leading woodland conservation charity.  We want to see a world where trees and woods thrive for people and nature. The Trust engages and inspires people  to make their difference tackling the nature and climate crisis helping protect, restore and create our vital woods and trees.   THE ROLE The Chief Technology Officer will lead the Digital Enablement team, responsible for the planning and delivery of our long-term technology strategy, which underpins delivery of the Trust’s broader strategic goals.  You’ll be in the driving seat of our digital transformation through Microsoft Dynamics, Dataverse and beyond, and you’ll manage our technology operations and projects, mitigating risks and managing budgets, while looking for opportunities to improve what we do through technical solutions.  THE CANDIDATE With substantial experience of creating a high-performance culture that drives delivery whilst building collaboration, inclusion and continuous improvement, you’ll be an inspirational and compelling expert, with experience of leading change and transformation and an understanding of digital trends and technologies, and how these might relate to the Woodland Trust’s work and vision You’ll be an experienced Enterprise Architect, able to support, coach, mentor and develop teams to embrace new ways of working and the adoption of new technologies. You’ll have detailed knowledge and hands on experience with the Microsoft Cloud Ecosystem, agile product development, and experience in driving innovation in partnership with internal colleagues and external consultants.  Our Organisational Nature enables us to better understand what it means to be part of the Woodland Trust, empowering us to make an impact, every day. We want you to be able to role model our values; ‘Grow Together’, ‘Focus’, ‘Explore’ and ‘Make it Count’ to ensure each of us plays our part in helping to protect, restore and create our woods and trees.   WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT There’s no other organisation like the Woodland Trust. Joining the team you will be making your contribution to tackling the nature and climate crisis. In return, we recognise and value our people. You'll have our full support, training and opportunities for professional development, along with a contributory pension, life assurance, good holiday allowance and the opportunity to work flexibly from home.  OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY & INCLUSION  At the Woodland Trust, we want to reflect and represent the full richness of diversity in the UK. Fewer of our employees are Black, Asian or minority ethnic; disabled; from lower socio-economic backgrounds or under 25; so we are particularly keen to receive your application if you are from one or more of these groups. We can also discuss anything you may need to achieve your full potential at any stage of the process. We assess your application solely on your demonstrated suitability for the job. Nothing else. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. If you are interested, we'd encourage you to submit your application as early as possible

Job profile 31ten is looking for a collaborative and values-driven consultant to join our local government consulting team, with a particular focus on Digital Services and Technology. We operate a flat structure reflecting the value we place on each team member’s contribution, so we have one consulting band which accommodates consultants with a range of experiences and associated reward packages, offering opportunities to grow and develop your business development, client delivery and technical skills from the point you are at right now. We are interested in hearing from people who have previously worked for either a management consultancy and/or in the public sector. The key thing for us is your ability to add value to the projects you work on for our clients and finding you a home that fits you within the working and staff support culture we are building. Key areas of focus We are keen to speak to candidates who can design, lead and deliver small and larger-scale consulting services and projects to the public sector which: Help councils and other public sector organisations deliver better digital services to their customers Enable our clients to deliver better end-to-end and internal digital services and technology Transform technology in the public sector to deliver better outcomes and value Assess and evaluate the technology products that our clients use and advise them on realistic routes for achieving the change Support our clients in technology change and transformation to ensure success from business case and options appraisal through to delivery The points above reflect our broad-ranging mission, so we don’t expect experience in them all. In fact, our preferred recruits tend to have a focused CV with strong evidence of experience in one or two areas. Your ability to deliver large-scale projects and effectively manage a variety of stakeholders throughout the lifecycle will be crucial. About you We hire the person first, experience second, shaping the role around the individual. We recognise that every candidate’s experiences and background will be different. We value a broad, diverse range of perspectives and we recruit based on competence and potential; typically, we expect the following: Extensive knowledge and experience of working directly with, managing or leading digital and technology services and projects in the public sector, especially with Local Authorities Experience of working within or closely alongside several UK Local Authority service areas, for example; Customer Services, Revenues and Benefits, Education support services, Regulatory and Environmental services, Planning and Building Control etc. Experience of working as a consultant or adviser within the UK Local Authority sector, ideally focussed on digital and technology services The ability to engage successfully with clients and client teams, as a lead or as part of a team Supporting business development, from coordinating and producing material for proposals to developing and leading market propositions A demonstrable commitment to improving public sector and local government digital services Contributing to the design and delivery of projects, as a lead or as part of a team The ability to deal with ambiguity and develop solutions to complex or unclear issues Monitoring and managing project timelines and key risks Working independently and self-managing time and resources Benefits Annual salary: £45k – 75k, dependent on experience with extensive evidence required to reach the higher end. Performance-based bonus every 12 months Work-life balance – we recognise that everyone has interests and commitments outside of their work and so we strongly advocate for working in the way that’s best for you. Whether that’s part-time, condensed hours, from home or the office, flexible working arrangements are actively supported Matched pension up to 6% of gross salary Private healthcare package, including discounted gym membership, cinema tickets and smart watches – additional ability to add family members Continuous opportunities for career support and training A friendly and supportive working environment with regular opportunities for team collaboration, team socials and modern offices and excellent facilities for staff in a central location

Job description Warwickshire County Council is looking to appoint two Solution Architects to help guide the future direction of ICT in the council.  About the team    Warwickshire County Council has a dedicated ICT Strategy and Commissioning Service which is responsible for developing our ICT strategy and vision.  The function of the Solution Architecture team is to provide strategic guidance on business decisions about technology. This could be through working on established projects, or through early conversations with business stakeholders about potential areas for development. The architects assess options for achieving business outcomes, engage the right operational ICT colleagues in discussions, and ensure that ICT risk is identified and considered in all conversations.  The Service also manages a strategic commissioning programme which provides a governance framework and reporting capability for the work that the ICT delivery teams do. This enables a data-informed approach to solution design.   About you Risk management is an important part of the role, and the Solution Architects must be able to provide insight on threats and opportunities when ICT risks are identified. You will have a general understanding of ICT security practices to enable you to ask the right questions about proposed solutions.   The Solution Architects’ remit is consultative and therefore does not require day-to-day operational access to systems. However, you will have a background in ICT Applications or Operations and the ability to draw on this to inform conversations with technical staff.    You will have an analytical mind and to be able to assess the available data for any given question, identify where there are gaps and build an assumption base.  You will work collaboratively with the operational delivery teams towards an agreed outcome. Thoughtful and clear communication skills are essential in this role.  Experience of migration from on-premise to cloud-based datacentre or storage systems would be helpful. This is a great opportunity to support data-informed migration within our application, data and technology domains.  What you’ll be doing   We are using Microsoft 365 across the council. We have transitioned elements of our datacentres to Azure and migrated our existing SharePoint platform from on-premise to online, and we are about to begin the deployment of a Dynamics platform for customer relationship management. We are actively seeking ways to optimise our use of cloud technology.  Over the next year we will be focusing on four primary areas for technological change:   Applications and Technology Baselining and Rationalisation  Business Systems Optimisation Cloud Adoption Customer Experience Improvement Projects  As a Solutions Architect you will be guiding ICT through these changes using an architecture-led approach. You will work collaboratively with our technical experts to develop policy and guidance which supports the work. We will also be developing commissions covering the services that ICT provide to the business, including: End User Compute Public Digital Services Digital Workplace Core Infrastructure Security Services Service Management  You will play an active role in defining and developing these, working with ICT colleagues and with stakeholders across the business.     For further information please see the Job Description and Person Specification.   Additional Information To discuss the role please contact Claire Darling –  clairedarling@warwickshire.gov.uk Closing date: 6 June 2023.  Interview date: w/c 19 June 2023. To apply, please visit our website.  Our method of application is online, please note, CV’s should not been submitted unless asked to do so.  If you are unable to apply using the 'Apply' button please contact the Recruitment Centre on hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk including your contact details and any relevant screenshots.  You will be notified of our shortlisting decision via email, so please check your email on a regular basis after submitting your application.   Warwickshire County Council (WCC) is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce, this is because we really understand the importance of different voices, experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds within our workforce. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. WCC has a number of staff network groups which provide peer support and safe spaces for employees who hold these and other identities. See  more .

About us: Gower College Swansea is one of the largest colleges in Wales with a strong reputation for high quality teaching and learning. We have six campuses across the city with over 4,500 full time learners and 10,000 part time learners.  We currently have a turnover of over £50 million making us a major employer in the region with approximately 1,000 staff. At Gower College Swansea we are passionate about investing in our staff and looking after their wellbeing to ensure they feel supported in work and also at home. The role: You will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality Data Analytics apprenticeship training and assessment on our work-based learning contract. 37 hours per week Permanent  £31,498 - £36,642 per annum Jubilee Court, Swansea, SA5  Key Responsibilities: Plan and deliver training and assessments across a range of courses ensuring schemes/records of work, assignment schedules, are appropriate to the syllabus content and awarding body standards Work with customers in industry to maintain and build relationships and to secure contracts with existing and new organisations Meet regularly with learners as determined by the programme delivery to establish and maintain monitoring and review arrangements for students undertaking training. About you: Level 4 qualification  or  equivalent in Data Analytics Commercial knowledge, experience and understanding of industry, including training needs Creative, innovative and enthusiastic Benefits for you: 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, and the college is closed for two weeks over the Christmas period Free Parking A Local Government Pension Scheme with an average employer contribution of 21% (2023) Free annual subscription to the Headspace Mindfulness app Discounted study opportunities on College programmes Hybrid Working  View more benefits here:  https://www.gcs.ac.uk/recruitment/benefits-and-wellbeing We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. We particularly welcome applications from groups currently underrepresented within our organisation. If you wish to continue your application journey using Welsh Language, please visit our Cymraeg site. We encourage Welsh Language applications as we recognise the importance of delivering services in Welsh, and the need to grow our bilingual workforce. Gower College Swansea is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and require registration with the Education Workforce Council for Wales. Appointments will normally be made to the bottom of the salary scale with annual increments on 1st August each year (subject to a start date before 1st February).   

Do you have experience of providing IT support and a proven ability to problem solve? Would you thrive as part of an organisation that is helping the community when it is needed the most?   Our service is in demand more than ever before and we are looking for an experienced IT and Infrastructure Engineer to deliver solutions and provide IT support from first point of contact to resolution. This new role involves overseeing our IT services and ensuring all staff and volunteers can carry out their roles effectively and efficiently. In return we will offer you a supportive working environment where no two days are the same. You will have the opportunity to use your own initiative and ideas and to develop your career with us.  The role is based in any one of our North Yorkshire offices (Northallerton, Richmond, Malton, Scarborough, Selby, Harrogate, Whitby and Skipton) with some flexibility for home working. You must be willing and able to travel across all North Yorkshire sites.

Network & Server Infrastructure Engineer Full time, 37 hours per week £30,619 to £36,333 per annum (Up to £38,474 for an exceptional candidate) As part of a small but vital team, and reporting to the Head of Technical Architecture, the Architecture Support Engineer will need to demonstrate prior experience of network switch, router and firewall configuration, management and monitoring, in addition to excellent communication skills. Previous experience of servers and physical storage will be beneficial and training along with skill and knowledge sharing will be provided and encouraged. You will be helping to digitally transform the university IT infrastructure. You will need to be able to demonstrate prior, hands on, experience of: Configuring, managing and monitoring: At least one of Cisco / Aruba / Arista / Huawei network equipment Network and server monitoring systems Routing protocols, VLAN’s, IP addressing Windows Server, SQL, Exchange, Linux (Ubuntu preferred), and VMware vSphere Physical servers, server virtualization, storage systems Working with, and managing the connectivity of structured copper, fibre and wireless networking Understanding of IPv6 networking, IP Telephony would be advantageous. Prioritizing customer support requests and good customer service skills. The University of Winchester has a reputation of high quality and customer focused network and architecture. We not only support the architecture of an educational establishment, but we also provide network (wired and wireless) to all students who chose to live in University accommodation. This means that you will be helping students in all they do, not just the hours they are learning. On appointment this role will be known as “Architecture Support Engineer”. As an employee at the University of Winchester, we are committed to your wellbeing and development. You will have access to a wide range of benefits and support including: Hybrid working policy Employee Assistance Programme Holiday entitlement of 24 days per year rising by 5 days after 5 years’ service and the option to buy extra leave up to a maximum of 35 days Discounts at many retailers, restaurants and entertainment Free wellbeing events including weekly exercise classes Contributory pension scheme On site gym and sports facilities   Closing Date: 10 May 2023 Interview Date: To be confirmed   We delight in diversity in our workforce and seek others that share this value  

3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure) £44,539 - *£51,387** per annum *Career Progression Criteria applies **The salary includes a market supplement Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate. Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist (Software Deployment, Server Infrastructure). Underlying responsibilities of the role are ensuring the IT infrastructure is fit for purpose, systems are secure, and you will contribute to the continual improvement of our ICT provision. As a 3rd Line ICT Systems Support Specialist, you will be responsible for desktop software deployment, management of endpoints, providing support to system administrators and troubleshooting within the areas of responsibility. Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, assisting in diagnosing issues across the ICT infrastructure, including end-point devices and some servers, in physical, virtual and cloud environments. You will assist the ICT Service Delivery Manager in providing excellent support to business-critical applications, requiring you to possess excellent time management skills, communications skills, alongside a broad technical knowledge.  You will be able to demonstrate: Excellent ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment A strong understanding of Microsoft Windows operating system technologies A strong understanding of virtualised server and desktop provision A strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure An excellent all-round ICT support understanding working as part of a busy team Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence? To apply and find out more please visit: https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=696 For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Brett Clements, ICT Service Delivery Manager on 01773 305344. The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 23rd April 2023 . Interviews will be held week commencing 1st May 2023 . There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided. The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.  The postholder will also be required to provide rota cover on the Recall to Duty Scheme. In return we offer; Flexible working hours Family friendly policies Free car parking Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations Employee discount scheme Employee support networks Ongoing training and development opportunities Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme   We are committed to equality and fairness at work.  Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People.  All staff are expected to share this commitment. Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK. If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.