About The Role Team - Vitality Technology Working Pattern - Hybrid - 2 days per week in the Vitality Bournemouth Office. Full time, 35 hours per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working! Top 3 skills needed for this role: Security Operations Leadership & Incident Response Risk, Governance & Regulatory Compliance Technical Depth in Monitoring & Security Engineering What this role is all about: Join our dynamic, values-led organisation to help strengthen Vitality's cyber security. You'll support the CISO in delivering our security strategy, lead a team of analysts, and oversee key controls that protect member data. The role includes security monitoring, incident response, developing playbooks, and managing the CSIRT function. Key Actions Leadership and management of the Cyber Security Operations team Conducting cyber security maturity assessments; continuous improvement of existing security controls and assessing new tools/capabilities for recommendation to management Perform cyber risk assessments; develop reporting metrics to articulate risk posture to Senior Management Be the key contact for, and lead on the management of Cyber Security incidents, performing and co-ordinating forensic investigations; mature the Cyber Incident detection and response capabilities Engagement with internal stakeholder and external bodies as required, Vendors, forensic partners, regulatory bodies Threat hunting; monitoring for emerging security threats Ensure compliance with Vitality's ISMS, Regulatory requirements and Information Security best practice frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, GDPR, NIST, Cyber Essentials, ITIL) to ensure the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of Vitality Information Systems Penetration testing and vulnerability management governance and remediation Deliver key Information Security initiatives/projects, in line with InfoSec and Cyber Security strategy and Enterprise Risk Management Framework Responsible for ensuring that Vitality IT assets are adequately protected from Cyber-attacks and malicious insiders Provide expert professional advice across Vitality on Information and Cyber Security best practice, training, and awareness sessions What do you need to thrive? Degree or professional security qualifications and certifications such as MSc, CISSP, CISM, CISA or equivalent Minimum 5 years' experience working in Cyber Security Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate technical knowledge to non-technical audience; production of policy/standards/project documentation Appropriate level of technical knowledge, hands-on experience of configuring security tools Demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and managing information security initiatives Sound understanding of security frameworks (e.g. ISO27001/2, PCI DSS, NIST), Data Protection and regulatory compliance (e.g. FCA, ICO, PRA, GDPR) So, what's in it for you? Bonus Schemes - A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance A pension of up to 12%- We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salary Our award-winning Vitality health insurance - With its own set of rewards and benefits Life Assurance - Four times annual salary These are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page. Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities! If you are successful in your application and join us at Vitality, this is our promise to you, w e will: Help you to be the healthiest you've ever been. Create an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best self. Give you flexibility on how, where and when you work. Help you advance your career by playing you to your strengths. Give you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to be. Give you the space to try, fail and learn. Provide a healthy balance of challenge and support. Recognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefits. Be there for you when you need us. Provide opportunities for you to be a force for good in society. We commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong, and are supported to be happy and healthy. About The Company We're incredibly proud to be recognised for the culture we've created - recently being named one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2026 , and in 2024 we were delighted to be awarded Top 10 Places to Work in the Sunday Times Awards. We've been a purpose and values-driven business from day 1- long before it became fashionable. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and enhance protect their lives. We're successful because we attract, develop, and retain the best people - and because we care. Diversity & Inclusion At Vitality, we're committed to diversity and inclusion because it's good for our employees, for our business, and for society. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Vitality's approach to sustainability Vitality is a business that drives positive change. We reward people for making and sustaining healthier choices. But healthy people also need a healthy environment. To learn more please visit our Careers page. If we are fortunate in receiving a high volume of quality applications we may need to close this vacancy early.
16/03/2026
Full time
About The Role Team - Vitality Technology Working Pattern - Hybrid - 2 days per week in the Vitality Bournemouth Office. Full time, 35 hours per week. We are happy to discuss flexible working! Top 3 skills needed for this role: Security Operations Leadership & Incident Response Risk, Governance & Regulatory Compliance Technical Depth in Monitoring & Security Engineering What this role is all about: Join our dynamic, values-led organisation to help strengthen Vitality's cyber security. You'll support the CISO in delivering our security strategy, lead a team of analysts, and oversee key controls that protect member data. The role includes security monitoring, incident response, developing playbooks, and managing the CSIRT function. Key Actions Leadership and management of the Cyber Security Operations team Conducting cyber security maturity assessments; continuous improvement of existing security controls and assessing new tools/capabilities for recommendation to management Perform cyber risk assessments; develop reporting metrics to articulate risk posture to Senior Management Be the key contact for, and lead on the management of Cyber Security incidents, performing and co-ordinating forensic investigations; mature the Cyber Incident detection and response capabilities Engagement with internal stakeholder and external bodies as required, Vendors, forensic partners, regulatory bodies Threat hunting; monitoring for emerging security threats Ensure compliance with Vitality's ISMS, Regulatory requirements and Information Security best practice frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, GDPR, NIST, Cyber Essentials, ITIL) to ensure the Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of Vitality Information Systems Penetration testing and vulnerability management governance and remediation Deliver key Information Security initiatives/projects, in line with InfoSec and Cyber Security strategy and Enterprise Risk Management Framework Responsible for ensuring that Vitality IT assets are adequately protected from Cyber-attacks and malicious insiders Provide expert professional advice across Vitality on Information and Cyber Security best practice, training, and awareness sessions What do you need to thrive? Degree or professional security qualifications and certifications such as MSc, CISSP, CISM, CISA or equivalent Minimum 5 years' experience working in Cyber Security Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate technical knowledge to non-technical audience; production of policy/standards/project documentation Appropriate level of technical knowledge, hands-on experience of configuring security tools Demonstrable experience of designing, implementing and managing information security initiatives Sound understanding of security frameworks (e.g. ISO27001/2, PCI DSS, NIST), Data Protection and regulatory compliance (e.g. FCA, ICO, PRA, GDPR) So, what's in it for you? Bonus Schemes - A bonus that regularly rewards you for your performance A pension of up to 12%- We will match your contributions up to 6% of your salary Our award-winning Vitality health insurance - With its own set of rewards and benefits Life Assurance - Four times annual salary These are just some of the many perks that we offer! To view the extensive range of benefits we offer, please visit our careers page. Fantastic Benefits. Exciting rewards. Great career opportunities! If you are successful in your application and join us at Vitality, this is our promise to you, w e will: Help you to be the healthiest you've ever been. Create an environment that embraces you as you are and enables you to be your best self. Give you flexibility on how, where and when you work. Help you advance your career by playing you to your strengths. Give you a voice to help our business grow and make Vitality a great place to be. Give you the space to try, fail and learn. Provide a healthy balance of challenge and support. Recognise and reward you with a competitive salary and amazing benefits. Be there for you when you need us. Provide opportunities for you to be a force for good in society. We commit to all these things because we want you to feel that you belong, and are supported to be happy and healthy. About The Company We're incredibly proud to be recognised for the culture we've created - recently being named one of Glassdoor's Best Places to Work 2026 , and in 2024 we were delighted to be awarded Top 10 Places to Work in the Sunday Times Awards. We've been a purpose and values-driven business from day 1- long before it became fashionable. Our core purpose is to make people healthier and enhance protect their lives. We're successful because we attract, develop, and retain the best people - and because we care. Diversity & Inclusion At Vitality, we're committed to diversity and inclusion because it's good for our employees, for our business, and for society. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Vitality's approach to sustainability Vitality is a business that drives positive change. We reward people for making and sustaining healthier choices. But healthy people also need a healthy environment. To learn more please visit our Careers page. If we are fortunate in receiving a high volume of quality applications we may need to close this vacancy early.
Do you see yourself in an apprentice role? Salary: £22,609 (for Level 4) or £25,106 (for Level 6) per annum plus Veolia benefits Location: Norwood (Sheffield) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. Depending on your qualifications and experience, we will assess whether you're best suited for our Level 4 or Level 6 apprenticeship programme. Don't hesitate to apply-we'll work with you to find the right pathway for your development. Candidate shortlisting and assessment day will take place in March. When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. Our apprenticeship scheme puts you at the forefront of Ecological Transformation, contributing towards our purpose of protecting the planet's natural resources, while supporting the communities we work in. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture. What we can offer you; 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays Access to our company pension scheme Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health, so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers One paid day leave every year to volunteer and support your community Apprenticeship Programme; During this programme, we'll help you develop your practical and behavioural skills and support you in gaining the technical and professional knowledge required for you to succeed in your career. As well as this, you'll also qualify for either a Data Analyst Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship or a Degree (Level 6) Digital and technology solutions professional. With many of our colleagues starting as apprentices, you'll receive full support and guidance from everyone throughout. By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll have received industry-standard training and attained qualifications that will enable you to progress and reach your full potential. What you'll be doing; This is an exciting opportunity to launch your career as a Trainee Environmental Data Technician within a global renewable energy organisation. You'll join an experienced team that will mentor and guide you as you develop your skills in environmental data management and compliance. As our Trainee Environmental Data Technician, you'll play a vital role in managing landfill data from operational and closed sites-checking, importing, collating, and reporting environmental information while supporting our wider Technical Operations function. If you're passionate about the environmental sector and thrive in a varied, solutions-focused role, this is the perfect opportunity to grow. Your main duties will include: Assessing environmental data for regulatory compliance and supporting Technical Operations and landfill operations teams Collating and analysing landfill data, KPIs, and site statistics to monitor and improve site performance Participating in environmental monitoring and site-based investigation work Maintaining environmental data management systems in accordance with company procedures and identifying system improvements Assisting the Environmental Compliance Manager and technical colleagues in providing expert support to operations teams Working with Technical Coordinators to prepare technical submissions for statutory bodies and regulators What we're looking for; A minimum of 4 GCSEs Grade 4/C (or equivalent) achieved or predicted, including Maths & English, including A-Level (or equivalent) in a Science or Earth Science-based subject Strong IT skills with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, and develop solutions to improve performance Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills with the ability to problem-solve and formulate practical solutions Project management, time management, and data analysis capabilities Willingness to learn new skills Ability to travel independently to Norwood (your work location) What's next? Before we can progress your application to the next stage, you'll need to complete a couple of short strength-based assessments to assess your potential for success in the role against skills, behaviours, personality and motivation - all in one engaging and immersive online experience. If you're successful following this, we'll then invite you to attend one of our virtual assessment days. Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
14/03/2026
Full time
Do you see yourself in an apprentice role? Salary: £22,609 (for Level 4) or £25,106 (for Level 6) per annum plus Veolia benefits Location: Norwood (Sheffield) Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday Contract: Permanent We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. Depending on your qualifications and experience, we will assess whether you're best suited for our Level 4 or Level 6 apprenticeship programme. Don't hesitate to apply-we'll work with you to find the right pathway for your development. Candidate shortlisting and assessment day will take place in March. When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. Our apprenticeship scheme puts you at the forefront of Ecological Transformation, contributing towards our purpose of protecting the planet's natural resources, while supporting the communities we work in. We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment in small and big ways, and contribute towards our inclusive culture. What we can offer you; 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays Access to our company pension scheme Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health, so you can lean on us whenever you need to 24-hour access to a virtual GP, 365 days a year, for you and family members in your household Discounts on everything from groceries to well-known retailers One paid day leave every year to volunteer and support your community Apprenticeship Programme; During this programme, we'll help you develop your practical and behavioural skills and support you in gaining the technical and professional knowledge required for you to succeed in your career. As well as this, you'll also qualify for either a Data Analyst Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship or a Degree (Level 6) Digital and technology solutions professional. With many of our colleagues starting as apprentices, you'll receive full support and guidance from everyone throughout. By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll have received industry-standard training and attained qualifications that will enable you to progress and reach your full potential. What you'll be doing; This is an exciting opportunity to launch your career as a Trainee Environmental Data Technician within a global renewable energy organisation. You'll join an experienced team that will mentor and guide you as you develop your skills in environmental data management and compliance. As our Trainee Environmental Data Technician, you'll play a vital role in managing landfill data from operational and closed sites-checking, importing, collating, and reporting environmental information while supporting our wider Technical Operations function. If you're passionate about the environmental sector and thrive in a varied, solutions-focused role, this is the perfect opportunity to grow. Your main duties will include: Assessing environmental data for regulatory compliance and supporting Technical Operations and landfill operations teams Collating and analysing landfill data, KPIs, and site statistics to monitor and improve site performance Participating in environmental monitoring and site-based investigation work Maintaining environmental data management systems in accordance with company procedures and identifying system improvements Assisting the Environmental Compliance Manager and technical colleagues in providing expert support to operations teams Working with Technical Coordinators to prepare technical submissions for statutory bodies and regulators What we're looking for; A minimum of 4 GCSEs Grade 4/C (or equivalent) achieved or predicted, including Maths & English, including A-Level (or equivalent) in a Science or Earth Science-based subject Strong IT skills with the ability to analyse data, identify trends, and develop solutions to improve performance Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills with the ability to problem-solve and formulate practical solutions Project management, time management, and data analysis capabilities Willingness to learn new skills Ability to travel independently to Norwood (your work location) What's next? Before we can progress your application to the next stage, you'll need to complete a couple of short strength-based assessments to assess your potential for success in the role against skills, behaviours, personality and motivation - all in one engaging and immersive online experience. If you're successful following this, we'll then invite you to attend one of our virtual assessment days. Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. What's next? Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come. We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career. We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles. We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
Ref: MGCON2820 Location: Stevenage (SG1) Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Pay: £725 per day via umbrella Duration: Ongoing Contract Long Term Duties The Head of Oracle Cloud Applications is responsible for the delivery, management, and optimisation of all Oracle Fusion (SaaS), PaaS and EPM applications across client Services. This role leads the Oracle Applications team, oversees the outsourced support providers and service performance, and ensures our Oracle platforms remain secure, reliable and aligned to business needs. Service Delivery Management - Coordinate with Senior Stakeholders across multiple business units and coordinate requirements. - Escalation point covering critical issues both technical and operational business incidents within the Oracle platforms. - Oversee incidents, service requests and change management processes. - Perform Audit of both internal and external support activities. - Manage environment strategy and release cycles across all Oracle instances. - Lead quarterly Oracle Cloud updates, patching and deployment activities. - Ensure optimal system performance, security, availability and resilience. - Own and maintain the change control process, including impact assessments. - Manage IT infrastructure refresh cycles with minimal business disruption. - Monitor, manage and optimise Oracle license utilisation and associated costs. - Enable the System Administration team to provide high quality user support. - Maintain robust access controls, permissions, and system security compliance. - Define and enforce governance policies, standards and best practice guidelines. - Ensure all system configuration, process flows and procedures are accurately documented. Outsourced Support Service Management - Manage the relationship and contract performance of the outsourced service provider (Mastek). - Ensure delivery of all contracted services including incident management, enhancements, release management, security monitoring and environment management. - Maintain a consistent reporting cadence and review monthly service reports. - Address performance gaps and raise improvement actions with the Service Delivery Manager. - Audit supplier compliance with Group policies including security and GDPR. Qualifications & Experience - Extensive experience supporting Oracle Cloud Applications (HR, Payroll, Financials, Procurement, Projects, Inventory, PBCS, ARCS, PaaS). - Strong knowledge of Oracle Fusion Cloud hosted solutions. - Experience of working in an ITILv4 compliant organisation. - Experience translating business requirements into technical or functional solutions. - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at all business levels. - Background working with system implementers or managed service providers. - Experience across the full SDLC and BAU support environment. - Experience in service desk management, SLA/KPI governance, and supplier relationship management. - Commercial experience in contract management and issue resolution. - Strong financial awareness including budgeting and licence management. - Experience of system integrations and business intelligence tools. - Knowledge of information security principles.
13/03/2026
Contractor
Ref: MGCON2820 Location: Stevenage (SG1) Hours: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm Pay: £725 per day via umbrella Duration: Ongoing Contract Long Term Duties The Head of Oracle Cloud Applications is responsible for the delivery, management, and optimisation of all Oracle Fusion (SaaS), PaaS and EPM applications across client Services. This role leads the Oracle Applications team, oversees the outsourced support providers and service performance, and ensures our Oracle platforms remain secure, reliable and aligned to business needs. Service Delivery Management - Coordinate with Senior Stakeholders across multiple business units and coordinate requirements. - Escalation point covering critical issues both technical and operational business incidents within the Oracle platforms. - Oversee incidents, service requests and change management processes. - Perform Audit of both internal and external support activities. - Manage environment strategy and release cycles across all Oracle instances. - Lead quarterly Oracle Cloud updates, patching and deployment activities. - Ensure optimal system performance, security, availability and resilience. - Own and maintain the change control process, including impact assessments. - Manage IT infrastructure refresh cycles with minimal business disruption. - Monitor, manage and optimise Oracle license utilisation and associated costs. - Enable the System Administration team to provide high quality user support. - Maintain robust access controls, permissions, and system security compliance. - Define and enforce governance policies, standards and best practice guidelines. - Ensure all system configuration, process flows and procedures are accurately documented. Outsourced Support Service Management - Manage the relationship and contract performance of the outsourced service provider (Mastek). - Ensure delivery of all contracted services including incident management, enhancements, release management, security monitoring and environment management. - Maintain a consistent reporting cadence and review monthly service reports. - Address performance gaps and raise improvement actions with the Service Delivery Manager. - Audit supplier compliance with Group policies including security and GDPR. Qualifications & Experience - Extensive experience supporting Oracle Cloud Applications (HR, Payroll, Financials, Procurement, Projects, Inventory, PBCS, ARCS, PaaS). - Strong knowledge of Oracle Fusion Cloud hosted solutions. - Experience of working in an ITILv4 compliant organisation. - Experience translating business requirements into technical or functional solutions. - Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at all business levels. - Background working with system implementers or managed service providers. - Experience across the full SDLC and BAU support environment. - Experience in service desk management, SLA/KPI governance, and supplier relationship management. - Commercial experience in contract management and issue resolution. - Strong financial awareness including budgeting and licence management. - Experience of system integrations and business intelligence tools. - Knowledge of information security principles.
We are currently looking for a Senior Applications Operations Engineer to join our Technology and Service Operations Function within the Digital and Technology group. Client Details The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. Description Key responsibilities: Incident management and technical problem solving and resolution System upgrades and patching Systems administration Finding and implementing solutions to outdated processes Remediation work based on results of audit and assessments Change management - code deployment and control The selection process: We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here. Profile Our successful candidate will have: Experience of working on a broad range of application technologies with extensive knowledge of: Managing COTS applications and integrations Troubleshooting application issues from desktop through to server Experience of working on at least three of the following: Web development & support SQL scripting or DBA activities Monitoring platforms DevOps tooling, (Github) SaaS based configuration and management Cloud based applications Administration and support of Jira cloud A degree or graduate qualification in a computing discipline, or equivalent education and experience Person Specification: Method of assessment: A=Application, I=Interview Behaviour Criteria: Managing a Quality Service (I) Working Together (I) Making Effective Decisions (I) Experience Criteria: Experience of working on a broad range of application technologies with extensive knowledge of: (A, I) Managing COTS applications and integrations Troubleshooting application issues from desktop through to server Experience of working on at least three of the following: (A, I) Web development & support SQL scripting or DBA activities Monitoring platforms DevOps tooling, (Github) SaaS based configuration and management Cloud based applications Administration and support of Jira cloud Maintains focus on the whole life of service delivery - designs, develops, delivers and operates. Ensures that a set of IT products, suppliers and vendors come together to deliver a Digital, Data and Technology service (A) Lateral thinking capability to dissect a problem into its component parts to identify and diagnose root causes, allowing problem resolution. Able to troubleshoot and identify problems across different technology capabilities including compute, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, commercial off the shelf (COTS) and open source packages and solutions, virtual and cloud including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS (A, I) Technical Criteria: You will hold a degree or graduate qualification in a computing discipline, or equivalent education and experience (A) Formal training including professional courses in areas such as ITIL Service Management is desirable (A) Strengths Criteria Catalyst (I) Problem Solver (I) Challenger (I) If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please click here for further details. Job Offer Salary on offer 42,410 + Benefits Access to Alpha pension scheme, which all new starters are enrolled into automatically, is 28.97% Closing date: 10am on 27th March 2026 Shortlisting date: 6th / 7th April 2026 Interview date: 13th April 2026 Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here. Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include: Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens. Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings. Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required. Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here. Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: (url removed)
13/03/2026
Full time
We are currently looking for a Senior Applications Operations Engineer to join our Technology and Service Operations Function within the Digital and Technology group. Client Details The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. Description Key responsibilities: Incident management and technical problem solving and resolution System upgrades and patching Systems administration Finding and implementing solutions to outdated processes Remediation work based on results of audit and assessments Change management - code deployment and control The selection process: We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here. Profile Our successful candidate will have: Experience of working on a broad range of application technologies with extensive knowledge of: Managing COTS applications and integrations Troubleshooting application issues from desktop through to server Experience of working on at least three of the following: Web development & support SQL scripting or DBA activities Monitoring platforms DevOps tooling, (Github) SaaS based configuration and management Cloud based applications Administration and support of Jira cloud A degree or graduate qualification in a computing discipline, or equivalent education and experience Person Specification: Method of assessment: A=Application, I=Interview Behaviour Criteria: Managing a Quality Service (I) Working Together (I) Making Effective Decisions (I) Experience Criteria: Experience of working on a broad range of application technologies with extensive knowledge of: (A, I) Managing COTS applications and integrations Troubleshooting application issues from desktop through to server Experience of working on at least three of the following: (A, I) Web development & support SQL scripting or DBA activities Monitoring platforms DevOps tooling, (Github) SaaS based configuration and management Cloud based applications Administration and support of Jira cloud Maintains focus on the whole life of service delivery - designs, develops, delivers and operates. Ensures that a set of IT products, suppliers and vendors come together to deliver a Digital, Data and Technology service (A) Lateral thinking capability to dissect a problem into its component parts to identify and diagnose root causes, allowing problem resolution. Able to troubleshoot and identify problems across different technology capabilities including compute, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, commercial off the shelf (COTS) and open source packages and solutions, virtual and cloud including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS (A, I) Technical Criteria: You will hold a degree or graduate qualification in a computing discipline, or equivalent education and experience (A) Formal training including professional courses in areas such as ITIL Service Management is desirable (A) Strengths Criteria Catalyst (I) Problem Solver (I) Challenger (I) If you would like to find out more about this fantastic opportunity, please click here for further details. Job Offer Salary on offer 42,410 + Benefits Access to Alpha pension scheme, which all new starters are enrolled into automatically, is 28.97% Closing date: 10am on 27th March 2026 Shortlisting date: 6th / 7th April 2026 Interview date: 13th April 2026 Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here. Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include: Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens. Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings. Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required. Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here. Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission at: (url removed)
We are currently looking for a Senior Applications Operations Engineer to join our Technology and Service Operations Function within the Digital and Technology group. Client Details The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. Description Key responsibilities: Incident management and technical problem solving and resolution System upgrades and patching Systems administration Finding and implementing solutions to outdated processes Remediation work based on results of audit and assessments Change management - code deployment and control The selection process: We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here. Profile Our successful candidate will have: Experience of working on a broad range of application technologies with extensive knowledge of: Managing COTS applications and integrations Troubleshooting application issues from desktop through to server Experience of working on at least three of the following: Web development & support SQL Scripting or DBA activities Monitoring platforms DevOps tooling, (Github) SaaS based configuration and management Cloud based applications Administration and support of Jira cloud A degree or graduate qualification in a computing discipline, or equivalent education and experience Person Specification: Method of assessment: A=Application, I=Interview Behaviour Criteria: Managing a Quality Service (I) Working Together (I) Making Effective Decisions (I) Experience Criteria: Experience of working on a broad range of application technologies with extensive knowledge of: (A, I) Managing COTS applications and integrations Troubleshooting application issues from desktop through to server Experience of working on at least three of the following: (A, I) Web development & support SQL Scripting or DBA activities Monitoring platforms DevOps tooling, (Github) SaaS based configuration and management Cloud based applications Administration and support of Jira cloud Maintains focus on the whole life of service delivery - designs, develops, delivers and operates. Ensures that a set of IT products, suppliers and vendors come together to deliver a Digital, Data and Technology service (A) Lateral thinking capability to dissect a problem into its component parts to identify and diagnose root causes, allowing problem resolution. Able to troubleshoot and identify problems across different technology capabilities including compute, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, commercial off the shelf (COTS) and open source packages and solutions, virtual and cloud including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS (A, I) Technical Criteria: You will hold a degree or graduate qualification in a computing discipline, or equivalent education and experience (A) Formal training including professional courses in areas such as ITIL Service Management is desirable (A) Strengths Criteria Catalyst (I) Problem Solver (I) Challenger (I). Job Offer Salary on offer £42,410 + Benefits Access to Alpha pension scheme, which all new starters are enrolled into automatically, is 28.97% Closing date: 10am on 27th March 2026 Shortlisting date: 6th/7th April 2026 Interview date: 13th April 2026 Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available. Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include: Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens. Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings. Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required. Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here. Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission
13/03/2026
Full time
We are currently looking for a Senior Applications Operations Engineer to join our Technology and Service Operations Function within the Digital and Technology group. Client Details The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency enhance and improve the health of millions of people every day through the effective regulation of medicines and medical devices, underpinned by science and research. Description Key responsibilities: Incident management and technical problem solving and resolution System upgrades and patching Systems administration Finding and implementing solutions to outdated processes Remediation work based on results of audit and assessments Change management - code deployment and control The selection process: We use the Civil Service Success Profiles to assess our candidates, find out more here. Profile Our successful candidate will have: Experience of working on a broad range of application technologies with extensive knowledge of: Managing COTS applications and integrations Troubleshooting application issues from desktop through to server Experience of working on at least three of the following: Web development & support SQL Scripting or DBA activities Monitoring platforms DevOps tooling, (Github) SaaS based configuration and management Cloud based applications Administration and support of Jira cloud A degree or graduate qualification in a computing discipline, or equivalent education and experience Person Specification: Method of assessment: A=Application, I=Interview Behaviour Criteria: Managing a Quality Service (I) Working Together (I) Making Effective Decisions (I) Experience Criteria: Experience of working on a broad range of application technologies with extensive knowledge of: (A, I) Managing COTS applications and integrations Troubleshooting application issues from desktop through to server Experience of working on at least three of the following: (A, I) Web development & support SQL Scripting or DBA activities Monitoring platforms DevOps tooling, (Github) SaaS based configuration and management Cloud based applications Administration and support of Jira cloud Maintains focus on the whole life of service delivery - designs, develops, delivers and operates. Ensures that a set of IT products, suppliers and vendors come together to deliver a Digital, Data and Technology service (A) Lateral thinking capability to dissect a problem into its component parts to identify and diagnose root causes, allowing problem resolution. Able to troubleshoot and identify problems across different technology capabilities including compute, storage, networking, physical infrastructure, software, commercial off the shelf (COTS) and open source packages and solutions, virtual and cloud including IaaS, PaaS, SaaS (A, I) Technical Criteria: You will hold a degree or graduate qualification in a computing discipline, or equivalent education and experience (A) Formal training including professional courses in areas such as ITIL Service Management is desirable (A) Strengths Criteria Catalyst (I) Problem Solver (I) Challenger (I). Job Offer Salary on offer £42,410 + Benefits Access to Alpha pension scheme, which all new starters are enrolled into automatically, is 28.97% Closing date: 10am on 27th March 2026 Shortlisting date: 6th/7th April 2026 Interview date: 13th April 2026 Candidates will be subject to UK immigration requirements as well as Civil Service nationality rules. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available. Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check as well as animal rights and pro-life activism checks. People working with government assets must complete basic personnel security standard checks. Certain roles within the MHRA will require post holders to have vaccinations, and in some circumstances, routine health surveillance. These roles include: Laboratory-based roles working directly with known pathogens. Maintenance roles, particularly those required to work in laboratory settings. Roles that involve visiting other establishments where vaccination is required. Roles required to travel overseas where specific vaccination may be required. Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5 year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Any move to the MHRA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility here. Successful candidates may be subject to annual Occupational Health reviews dependent on role requirements. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
*1 Day per week onsite in Gloucester or Warrington* Key Skills/Knowledge/Responsibility * Lead Windows 10/11 OS imaging, feature updates, and in place upgrades (IPU) following WaaS best practices. * Manage end to end WaaS life cycle, including OS upgrades, monthly patching, and compliance via SCCM/Configuration Manager. * Perform application and OS compatibility testing, remediation, and packaging for Windows 11 readiness. * Execute and review test scripts, analyse results, and support issue resolution across teams. * Create and maintain Group Policies (GPOs) for Windows 11 configurations and security baselines. * Install, configure, and support software deployments across the device estate. * Provide health monitoring, reporting, and assurance of the endpoint environment. * Collaborate with cross functional teams and contribute to Agile/Scrum delivery cycles. Experience required: Must Have: * Experienced in OS imaging Good To Have: * Administering Microsoft SCCM and Cloud Services (70-703) * Deploy using on-premises based tools (MD-101) LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
12/03/2026
Contractor
*1 Day per week onsite in Gloucester or Warrington* Key Skills/Knowledge/Responsibility * Lead Windows 10/11 OS imaging, feature updates, and in place upgrades (IPU) following WaaS best practices. * Manage end to end WaaS life cycle, including OS upgrades, monthly patching, and compliance via SCCM/Configuration Manager. * Perform application and OS compatibility testing, remediation, and packaging for Windows 11 readiness. * Execute and review test scripts, analyse results, and support issue resolution across teams. * Create and maintain Group Policies (GPOs) for Windows 11 configurations and security baselines. * Install, configure, and support software deployments across the device estate. * Provide health monitoring, reporting, and assurance of the endpoint environment. * Collaborate with cross functional teams and contribute to Agile/Scrum delivery cycles. Experience required: Must Have: * Experienced in OS imaging Good To Have: * Administering Microsoft SCCM and Cloud Services (70-703) * Deploy using on-premises based tools (MD-101) LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. A multiple award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over consecutive years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
About Scrumconnect Consulting: Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter Role Description: As a DevOps Technical Leader, you will provide strategic oversight of DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering practices across the entire digital estate. You will define reusable Infrastructure as Code patterns, ensure deployment automation standards and embed reliability engineering across data and application platforms including Pega services. You will champion secure DevOps practices, support integration with security monitoring functions and ensure compliance with organisational and regulatory standards. You will also contribute to portfolio-level planning and governance, ensuring resource efficiency and delivery focus across multiple workstreams. Preferred Tech Stack Expertise Google Cloud Platform, Terraform, CI/CD tooling, Cloud Monitoring and Logging, Security Command Center, Kubernetes, SRE practices, incident management frameworks Responsibilities Define and enforce DevOps and SRE standards across delivery teams Design reusable Infrastructure as Code frameworks to improve consistency and governance Oversee CI/CD implementation and deployment automation strategies Embed reliability, observability and performance optimisation practices Lead security integration including vulnerability assessments and compliance reviews Provide technical assurance within governance and review forums Drive mentoring, workshops and upskilling initiatives aligned to capability development KPIs Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.
12/03/2026
Full time
About Scrumconnect Consulting: Scrumconnect Consulting is a multi-award-winning digital consultancy, recognised for delivering impactful technology solutions across UK government departments. Our work has positively influenced the lives of over 40 million UK citizens. With a strong commitment to user-centred design and agile delivery, and more to deliver innovative digital services that matter Role Description: As a DevOps Technical Leader, you will provide strategic oversight of DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering practices across the entire digital estate. You will define reusable Infrastructure as Code patterns, ensure deployment automation standards and embed reliability engineering across data and application platforms including Pega services. You will champion secure DevOps practices, support integration with security monitoring functions and ensure compliance with organisational and regulatory standards. You will also contribute to portfolio-level planning and governance, ensuring resource efficiency and delivery focus across multiple workstreams. Preferred Tech Stack Expertise Google Cloud Platform, Terraform, CI/CD tooling, Cloud Monitoring and Logging, Security Command Center, Kubernetes, SRE practices, incident management frameworks Responsibilities Define and enforce DevOps and SRE standards across delivery teams Design reusable Infrastructure as Code frameworks to improve consistency and governance Oversee CI/CD implementation and deployment automation strategies Embed reliability, observability and performance optimisation practices Lead security integration including vulnerability assessments and compliance reviews Provide technical assurance within governance and review forums Drive mentoring, workshops and upskilling initiatives aligned to capability development KPIs Diversity & Inclusion At Scrumconnect Consulting, we believe that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every individual is respected, valued, and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we actively encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, under-represented communities, and those seeking flexible working arrangements.
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23310 The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin, IT system, IT infrastructure, Governance, FCA Your New Salary: up to 85k Office based Perm Start: ASAP Mandarin speaking IT Manager - What You'll be Doing: IT Governance & Policy Ownership Own, maintain, and enforce IT policies and standards (e.g. access control, acceptable use, change management, asset management). Ensure policies are implemented in practice, evidenced, and audit-ready. Coordinate IT risk inputs into compliance and risk reporting. Operational IT Management Oversee core IT infrastructure (end-user computing, networks, core platforms, Microsoft/cloud services). Manage provisioning and de-provisioning of users, devices, and systems in line with Joiners-Movers-Leavers controls. Maintain asset registers, licence management, and system inventories. Vendor & Third-Party Management Manage IT service providers, MSPs, SaaS vendors, and technology suppliers. Ensure contracts, SLAs, and security assurances meet FCA and internal requirements. Support due diligence and ongoing monitoring of IT third parties. Audit, Assurance & Regulatory Support Act as IT lead for FCA audits, internal reviews, and compliance assessments. Produce evidence of IT controls, system access, logging, backups, and resilience. Track and remediate audit findings and action plans. Business Continuity & Resilience Own IT aspects of BCP and DR planning, testing, and documentation. Ensure backups, recovery procedures, and operational resilience controls are effective and tested. Hands-On Responsibilities (Limited but Expected) Day-to-day administration of systems, licenses, and access rights, where required. Oversight of IT support queues and escalation handling. Mandarin speaking IT Manager - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Proven IT management experience in an FCA-regulated or financial services environment. Strong understanding of IT governance, access controls, audit evidence, and vendor risk. Broad technical competence (Microsoft stack, cloud services (AWS/Azure), identity management). Strong documentation, organisation, and stakeholder management skills. Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
11/03/2026
Full time
To see more Chinese jobs please follow us on WeChat: teamchinapf AND pfteamchina Ref: 23310 The Skills You'll Need: Mandarin, IT system, IT infrastructure, Governance, FCA Your New Salary: up to 85k Office based Perm Start: ASAP Mandarin speaking IT Manager - What You'll be Doing: IT Governance & Policy Ownership Own, maintain, and enforce IT policies and standards (e.g. access control, acceptable use, change management, asset management). Ensure policies are implemented in practice, evidenced, and audit-ready. Coordinate IT risk inputs into compliance and risk reporting. Operational IT Management Oversee core IT infrastructure (end-user computing, networks, core platforms, Microsoft/cloud services). Manage provisioning and de-provisioning of users, devices, and systems in line with Joiners-Movers-Leavers controls. Maintain asset registers, licence management, and system inventories. Vendor & Third-Party Management Manage IT service providers, MSPs, SaaS vendors, and technology suppliers. Ensure contracts, SLAs, and security assurances meet FCA and internal requirements. Support due diligence and ongoing monitoring of IT third parties. Audit, Assurance & Regulatory Support Act as IT lead for FCA audits, internal reviews, and compliance assessments. Produce evidence of IT controls, system access, logging, backups, and resilience. Track and remediate audit findings and action plans. Business Continuity & Resilience Own IT aspects of BCP and DR planning, testing, and documentation. Ensure backups, recovery procedures, and operational resilience controls are effective and tested. Hands-On Responsibilities (Limited but Expected) Day-to-day administration of systems, licenses, and access rights, where required. Oversight of IT support queues and escalation handling. Mandarin speaking IT Manager - The Skills You'll Need to Succeed: Proven IT management experience in an FCA-regulated or financial services environment. Strong understanding of IT governance, access controls, audit evidence, and vendor risk. Broad technical competence (Microsoft stack, cloud services (AWS/Azure), identity management). Strong documentation, organisation, and stakeholder management skills. Please view all our Team China jobs at people-first-recruitment Please follow us on Linkedin: people-first-team-china We would be grateful if you could send your CV as a Word document. If your application is successful, you will be contacted within 7 days. We regret that due to the high volume of applications we receive we cannot provide feedback on individual CVs. Please note that we can only consider candidates who are eligible to work in the UK and are able to provide relevant supporting documentation. People First is committed to increasing diversity, and maintaining an inclusive workplace culture. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their ethnicity, race, gender, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, age, marital status or whether or not they have a disability. People First (Recruitment) Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent and fixed term contract recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Please note that by applying for this job you accept our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy which can be found on our website.
Senior Java Developer Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join the eFX Algo IT team as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in low latency trading systems. This is a hands-on development role focused on building and enhancing pricing, hedging, and market connectivity systems for the eFX trading desk. You'll be working in a fast-paced, front-office environment, collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, project managers, and QA teams. This role demands deep technical expertise in Java , particularly in low latency environments , and a strong understanding of FX trading systems . You'll be expected to contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from design and prototyping to deployment and support. Key Responsibilities Design and develop high-performance, low-latency Java applications for pricing, hedging, and market connectivity. Collaborate with Front Office and IT teams to gather requirements and deliver analytics and trading solutions that directly impact P&L. Rapidly prototype solutions in an agile environment with evolving priorities. Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and provide regular updates to project managers. Create and maintain technical documentation including design specs, functional requirements, and unit tests. Provide third-line support and technical assistance to production support teams. Participate in software releases, which may occasionally occur outside regular working hours. Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, including financial crime prevention and mandatory training. Required Skills & Experience Technical Expertise Strong proficiency in Java , including: Multithreading Low latency techniques Garbage collection optimization Performance monitoring and metrics design Solid understanding of Linux/UNIX operating systems Experience with real-time, mission-critical systems Familiarity with networking tools (e.g., Wireshark), Solace , and 10GbE multicast Knowledge of FIX protocol and other market connectivity standards Domain Knowledge Front-office experience in FX trading or quantitative finance Understanding of pricing algorithms , dynamic spreading , and FX ECNs FX Options knowledge is a plus Methodologies & Collaboration Experience with Agile, Scrum, or Kanban delivery frameworks Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise between IT and trading desks Production stability mindset and ability to work with infrastructure and support teams Qualifications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering Postgraduate qualifications in advanced computing or statistical disciplines are desirable Competencies & Values Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies Proactive in contributing ideas and innovations to the team Commitment to transparency, accountability, excellence, and client service quality
11/03/2026
Full time
Senior Java Developer Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Developer to join the eFX Algo IT team as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in low latency trading systems. This is a hands-on development role focused on building and enhancing pricing, hedging, and market connectivity systems for the eFX trading desk. You'll be working in a fast-paced, front-office environment, collaborating closely with developers, business analysts, project managers, and QA teams. This role demands deep technical expertise in Java , particularly in low latency environments , and a strong understanding of FX trading systems . You'll be expected to contribute to all phases of the software development lifecycle, from design and prototyping to deployment and support. Key Responsibilities Design and develop high-performance, low-latency Java applications for pricing, hedging, and market connectivity. Collaborate with Front Office and IT teams to gather requirements and deliver analytics and trading solutions that directly impact P&L. Rapidly prototype solutions in an agile environment with evolving priorities. Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and provide regular updates to project managers. Create and maintain technical documentation including design specs, functional requirements, and unit tests. Provide third-line support and technical assistance to production support teams. Participate in software releases, which may occasionally occur outside regular working hours. Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements, including financial crime prevention and mandatory training. Required Skills & Experience Technical Expertise Strong proficiency in Java , including: Multithreading Low latency techniques Garbage collection optimization Performance monitoring and metrics design Solid understanding of Linux/UNIX operating systems Experience with real-time, mission-critical systems Familiarity with networking tools (e.g., Wireshark), Solace , and 10GbE multicast Knowledge of FIX protocol and other market connectivity standards Domain Knowledge Front-office experience in FX trading or quantitative finance Understanding of pricing algorithms , dynamic spreading , and FX ECNs FX Options knowledge is a plus Methodologies & Collaboration Experience with Agile, Scrum, or Kanban delivery frameworks Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise between IT and trading desks Production stability mindset and ability to work with infrastructure and support teams Qualifications Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering Postgraduate qualifications in advanced computing or statistical disciplines are desirable Competencies & Values Ability to quickly learn and apply new technologies Proactive in contributing ideas and innovations to the team Commitment to transparency, accountability, excellence, and client service quality
Service Desk Analyst Location: Motherwell, ML1 Salary: £25,000 per annum (depending on experience) Contract: Full time, Permanent Do you have experience of technical troubleshooting within a fast-paced professional environment The Digital team have an exciting opportunity to join them as a Service Desk Analyst. Within this role you will be responsible for providing a range of remote and deskside support to all users; resolving both software and hardware related issues and managing the hardware deployment and returns. This is a varied role where you will have a range of responsibilities including: Deploying and managing mobile devices and laptops, ensuring compliance with MDM (Intune) and installation of required business software, security tools and updates. Maintaining ICT asset registers, including mobile numbers, device locations and warranty records; coordinate delivery and returns with staff and suppliers. Providing Service Desk support, resolving hardware, software, mobile, printer, telephony (BT Cloudworks) and network issues, including on-site support where required. Deploying and managing applications across Android and Windows devices via Intune. Creating and managing user accounts, permissions and dynamic groups across M365, Azure, Entra ID and Exchange Admin. Monitoring and remediating security vulnerabilities through the Sophos security console. Liaising with external ICT providers to troubleshoot infrastructure issues. Supporting ongoing ICT operations using Microsoft technologies including Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, Entra ID and Android platforms, and undertake additional duties as required by ICT leadership. About You A minimum of 1 years' experience, preferably within a professional services environment. Methodical in approach to resolving end user's issues and troubleshooting. Good time management, communication and organisational skills. Positive, enthusiastic and resilient manner - enjoys a challenge. Takes ownership of problems and proactively resolves technical problems, ensuring that technical solutions continue to meet business requirements. Takes full accountability for actions taken and decisions made. Puts users first and can manage competing priorities. Self-driven to learn new technologies. About Us At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities. We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to: Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care. Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Season Ticket Loans Blue Light Card Where required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications required for SSSC registration. Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability. Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles. The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed. Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest. Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date. Terms and Conditions Apply
11/03/2026
Full time
Service Desk Analyst Location: Motherwell, ML1 Salary: £25,000 per annum (depending on experience) Contract: Full time, Permanent Do you have experience of technical troubleshooting within a fast-paced professional environment The Digital team have an exciting opportunity to join them as a Service Desk Analyst. Within this role you will be responsible for providing a range of remote and deskside support to all users; resolving both software and hardware related issues and managing the hardware deployment and returns. This is a varied role where you will have a range of responsibilities including: Deploying and managing mobile devices and laptops, ensuring compliance with MDM (Intune) and installation of required business software, security tools and updates. Maintaining ICT asset registers, including mobile numbers, device locations and warranty records; coordinate delivery and returns with staff and suppliers. Providing Service Desk support, resolving hardware, software, mobile, printer, telephony (BT Cloudworks) and network issues, including on-site support where required. Deploying and managing applications across Android and Windows devices via Intune. Creating and managing user accounts, permissions and dynamic groups across M365, Azure, Entra ID and Exchange Admin. Monitoring and remediating security vulnerabilities through the Sophos security console. Liaising with external ICT providers to troubleshoot infrastructure issues. Supporting ongoing ICT operations using Microsoft technologies including Microsoft 365, Azure, Intune, Entra ID and Android platforms, and undertake additional duties as required by ICT leadership. About You A minimum of 1 years' experience, preferably within a professional services environment. Methodical in approach to resolving end user's issues and troubleshooting. Good time management, communication and organisational skills. Positive, enthusiastic and resilient manner - enjoys a challenge. Takes ownership of problems and proactively resolves technical problems, ensuring that technical solutions continue to meet business requirements. Takes full accountability for actions taken and decisions made. Puts users first and can manage competing priorities. Self-driven to learn new technologies. About Us At Enable we believe in developing all our staff and we provide an extensive learning programme together with in-house career development opportunities. We also have an excellent range of staff benefits on offer including but not limited to: Health cash plans providing a wide range of health benefits to help people cover the cost of their everyday health care. Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work Scheme Season Ticket Loans Blue Light Card Where required, Enable will fully fund SVQ Health and Social Care qualifications required for SSSC registration. Starting a career with Enable is the first step towards making a real difference in our award-winning charity s mission to help create an equal society for every person who has a learning disability. Enable is an equal opportunities employer and our recruitment, selection and assessment process is based entirely on values, skills and competencies required of the specific roles. The cost of PVG is paid upfront by the organisation and deducted from your wage if successfully appointed. Enable reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please submit your application as early as possible if this vacancy is of interest. Note: The successful applicant will be required to register with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) within 3 months of their start date. Terms and Conditions Apply
Role Title: Storage Senior DPS SME Duration: contract to run until 30/09/2026 Location: Sheffield/Birmingham/London, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to 552 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Main skill required for this role is Commvault In this role, you will: Design, develop, test and support automation for the data protection services within the bank. Design, develop, test and support reporting and monitoring capabilities for the automation. Provide engineering support on the bank's data protection products and their standard usage. Undertake product evaluation, new features, and versions. Produce clear and comprehensive documentation for all automation produced. Mentor less experienced members of staff To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements: 10+ years development experience with multiple languages, including Python, Bash 5+ years' experience in configuration management and orchestration using Redhat Ansible 5+ years' experience in configuration management and orchestration using Puppet. 5+ years' experience in designing, developing, and testing Rest API services. 5+ years' experience in Devops SCM tooling, GitHub 5+ years' experience in Devops CI/CD tooling, Jenkins, CloudBees 5+ years' experience in Devops collaboration tools, Jira, Confluence Strong technical background in Veritas NetBackup and related infrastructure Strong technical background in Commvault and related infrastructure 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!
11/03/2026
Contractor
Role Title: Storage Senior DPS SME Duration: contract to run until 30/09/2026 Location: Sheffield/Birmingham/London, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to 552 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Main skill required for this role is Commvault In this role, you will: Design, develop, test and support automation for the data protection services within the bank. Design, develop, test and support reporting and monitoring capabilities for the automation. Provide engineering support on the bank's data protection products and their standard usage. Undertake product evaluation, new features, and versions. Produce clear and comprehensive documentation for all automation produced. Mentor less experienced members of staff To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements: 10+ years development experience with multiple languages, including Python, Bash 5+ years' experience in configuration management and orchestration using Redhat Ansible 5+ years' experience in configuration management and orchestration using Puppet. 5+ years' experience in designing, developing, and testing Rest API services. 5+ years' experience in Devops SCM tooling, GitHub 5+ years' experience in Devops CI/CD tooling, Jenkins, CloudBees 5+ years' experience in Devops collaboration tools, Jira, Confluence Strong technical background in Veritas NetBackup and related infrastructure Strong technical background in Commvault and related infrastructure 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!
OCP Ansible Engineering Lead (Open/Shift) - Sheffield and remote - 9 months+/RATE: £367 per day inside IR35 One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a OCP Ansible Engineering Lead. For this role you will need to be onsite in Sheffield 3 days per week. Please find some details below: CONTRACTOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: Key Responsibilities: 1. Architecture Design: o Design the target architecture for Open/Shift, including cluster topology, networking, and storage solutions. o Define and implement best practices for Open/Shift cluster setup, including multi-zone and multi-region deployments. o Ensure the architecture supports high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery. 2. Migration Design and Optimization: o Assess existing infrastructure, applications, and workloads to determine migration readiness. o Develop detailed migration plans, including strategies for containerization, workload transfer, and data migration. o Implement migration processes, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations. o Identify and mitigate risks associated with the migration process. 3. VMware and Pure Storage Integration design: o Design and implement Open/Shift solutions that integrate seamlessly with VMware virtualized environments. o Leverage VMware tools (eg, vSphere, vCenter, NSX) to optimize Open/Shift deployments. o Configure and manage Pure Storage solutions (eg, FlashArray, FlashBlade) to provide high-performance, scalable storage for Open/Shift workloads. o Ensure compatibility and performance optimization between Open/Shift, VMware, and Pure Storage. 4. CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps Workflows: o Design and implement CI/CD pipelines tailored for the Open/Shift environment. o Integrate DevOps workflows with Open/Shift-native tools and third-party solutions. o Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring processes to streamline application delivery. 5. Scalability and Security: o Ensure the architecture and migration plans are scalable to meet future growth and workload demands. o Implement security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and encryption. o Conduct regular security assessments and audits to maintain compliance with organizational standards. 6. Collaboration and Documentation: o Work closely with development, DevOps, and operations teams to align architecture and migration plans with business needs. o Provide detailed documentation of the architecture, migration strategies, workflows, and configurations. o Offer technical guidance and training to teams on Open/Shift architecture, migration, and best practices. Required Skills and Qualifications: Strong experience in designing and implementing Open/Shift architectures and migration strategies. In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration. Expertise in VMware tools and technologies (eg, vSphere, vCenter, NSX). Hands-on experience with Pure Storage solutions (eg, FlashArray, FlashBlade). Expertise in networking concepts (eg, ingress, load balancing, DNS) and storage solutions (eg, persistent volumes, dynamic provisioning). Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, Github, ArgoCD) and DevOps workflows. Strong understanding of high availability, scalability, and security principles in cloud-native environments. Proven experience in workload and application migration to Open/Shift or similar platforms. Proficiency in Scripting and automation (eg, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform). Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Open/Shift certifications (eg, Red Hat Certified Specialist in Open/Shift Administration). Experience with multi-cluster and hybrid cloud Open/Shift deployments. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (eg, oTel, Grafana, Splunk stack). Knowledge of Open/Shift Operators and Helm charts. Experience with large-scale migration projects. Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.
11/03/2026
Contractor
OCP Ansible Engineering Lead (Open/Shift) - Sheffield and remote - 9 months+/RATE: £367 per day inside IR35 One of our Blue Chip Clients is urgently looking for a OCP Ansible Engineering Lead. For this role you will need to be onsite in Sheffield 3 days per week. Please find some details below: CONTRACTOR MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR BPSS MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA Role Description: Key Responsibilities: 1. Architecture Design: o Design the target architecture for Open/Shift, including cluster topology, networking, and storage solutions. o Define and implement best practices for Open/Shift cluster setup, including multi-zone and multi-region deployments. o Ensure the architecture supports high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery. 2. Migration Design and Optimization: o Assess existing infrastructure, applications, and workloads to determine migration readiness. o Develop detailed migration plans, including strategies for containerization, workload transfer, and data migration. o Implement migration processes, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations. o Identify and mitigate risks associated with the migration process. 3. VMware and Pure Storage Integration design: o Design and implement Open/Shift solutions that integrate seamlessly with VMware virtualized environments. o Leverage VMware tools (eg, vSphere, vCenter, NSX) to optimize Open/Shift deployments. o Configure and manage Pure Storage solutions (eg, FlashArray, FlashBlade) to provide high-performance, scalable storage for Open/Shift workloads. o Ensure compatibility and performance optimization between Open/Shift, VMware, and Pure Storage. 4. CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps Workflows: o Design and implement CI/CD pipelines tailored for the Open/Shift environment. o Integrate DevOps workflows with Open/Shift-native tools and third-party solutions. o Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring processes to streamline application delivery. 5. Scalability and Security: o Ensure the architecture and migration plans are scalable to meet future growth and workload demands. o Implement security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and encryption. o Conduct regular security assessments and audits to maintain compliance with organizational standards. 6. Collaboration and Documentation: o Work closely with development, DevOps, and operations teams to align architecture and migration plans with business needs. o Provide detailed documentation of the architecture, migration strategies, workflows, and configurations. o Offer technical guidance and training to teams on Open/Shift architecture, migration, and best practices. Required Skills and Qualifications: Strong experience in designing and implementing Open/Shift architectures and migration strategies. In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration. Expertise in VMware tools and technologies (eg, vSphere, vCenter, NSX). Hands-on experience with Pure Storage solutions (eg, FlashArray, FlashBlade). Expertise in networking concepts (eg, ingress, load balancing, DNS) and storage solutions (eg, persistent volumes, dynamic provisioning). Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, Github, ArgoCD) and DevOps workflows. Strong understanding of high availability, scalability, and security principles in cloud-native environments. Proven experience in workload and application migration to Open/Shift or similar platforms. Proficiency in Scripting and automation (eg, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform). Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Open/Shift certifications (eg, Red Hat Certified Specialist in Open/Shift Administration). Experience with multi-cluster and hybrid cloud Open/Shift deployments. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (eg, oTel, Grafana, Splunk stack). Knowledge of Open/Shift Operators and Helm charts. Experience with large-scale migration projects. Please send CV for full details and immediate interviews. We are a preferred supplier to the client.
Role Title: Storage Senior DPS SME Duration: contract to run until 30/09/2026 Location: Sheffield/Birmingham/London, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £552 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Main skill required for this role is Commvault In this role, you will: Design, develop, test and support automation for the data protection services within the bank. Design, develop, test and support reporting and monitoring capabilities for the automation. Provide engineering support on the bank's data protection products and their standard usage. Undertake product evaluation, new features, and versions. Produce clear and comprehensive documentation for all automation produced. Mentor less experienced members of staff To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements: 10+ years development experience with multiple languages, including Python, Bash 5+ years' experience in configuration management and orchestration using Redhat Ansible 5+ years' experience in configuration management and orchestration using Puppet. 5+ years' experience in designing, developing, and testing Rest API services. 5+ years' experience in Devops SCM tooling, GitHub 5+ years' experience in Devops CI/CD tooling, Jenkins, CloudBees 5+ years' experience in Devops collaboration tools, Jira, Confluence Strong technical background in Veritas NetBackup and related infrastructure Strong technical background in Commvault and related infrastructure 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!
11/03/2026
Contractor
Role Title: Storage Senior DPS SME Duration: contract to run until 30/09/2026 Location: Sheffield/Birmingham/London, Hybrid 3 days per week onsite Rate: up to £552 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Main skill required for this role is Commvault In this role, you will: Design, develop, test and support automation for the data protection services within the bank. Design, develop, test and support reporting and monitoring capabilities for the automation. Provide engineering support on the bank's data protection products and their standard usage. Undertake product evaluation, new features, and versions. Produce clear and comprehensive documentation for all automation produced. Mentor less experienced members of staff To be successful in this role, you should meet the following requirements: 10+ years development experience with multiple languages, including Python, Bash 5+ years' experience in configuration management and orchestration using Redhat Ansible 5+ years' experience in configuration management and orchestration using Puppet. 5+ years' experience in designing, developing, and testing Rest API services. 5+ years' experience in Devops SCM tooling, GitHub 5+ years' experience in Devops CI/CD tooling, Jenkins, CloudBees 5+ years' experience in Devops collaboration tools, Jira, Confluence Strong technical background in Veritas NetBackup and related infrastructure Strong technical background in Commvault and related infrastructure 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!
Job summary Are you an experienced Oracle Database specialist ready for your next challenge? Join us as a Lead Database Administrator at the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), where your expertise will underpin our mission as a world leading centre for hydrography. You will play a vital role in enhancing the user experience across our organisation. By developing, improving and maintaining the UKHO's database platforms, you will support both our internal services and our commercial product portfolio, all critical to the smooth operation of the UKHO. Working as part of our Enterprise Applications team, you will collaborate closely with the Enterprise Applications Team Manager and team colleagues to deliver technical services to internal customers to enable the wider business. While Oracle will be your primary focus, you'll also contribute to wider systems built on MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and cloud hosted platforms. If you're looking to broaden your expertise, we will support you with cross training and ongoing professional development to help you grow your skills across our full technology stack. This is a reserved post and therefore it is essential that you are eligible to hold a reserved post. You will also need to hold and maintain DV clearance, and therefore we encourage you to check your eligibility before applying. This role is part of a team providing 24/7 cover through an on-call rota. Hybrid working This job role can be worked on a hybrid basis, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, working between the office in Taunton and remotely within the UK. The successful candidate is required to work from the Taunton office 3 days a week, however this is dependent on business need. Job description Lead support and administration of all Oracle databases across development, test and live environments. Apply Oracle expertise to manage and optimise the database estate. Use Windows Server admin skills to support the database infrastructure. Provide technical leadership on projects, designing secure, resilient and high performing data base solutions. Ensure database security, integrity and resilience in line with UKHO policies and SLAs. Day-to-day Responsibilities Deliver day to day support for the UKHO database estate. Plan, implement and manage maintenance activities, patches and upgrades. Diagnose and resolve complex or high risk issues using the appropriate system administration tools within SLAs Analyse and resolve problems, providing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence. Take ownership of business continuity processes, backups, high availability, replication and monitoring. Work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders and third parties to maintain performance, reliability, availability and interoperability. Evaluate, prioritise and work on database related incidents and change requests via the IT Portal. Constantly look for opportunities to improve database build standards, automation and support processes to enhance reliability and efficiency. Support project activities including: Install, configure, integrate, upgrade and test database services for new projects. Act as a subject matter expert with database operations and standards, including the development of complex SQL and tuning of DML code. Work with other DBAs, developers and technical teams to ensure new database platforms meet security guidelines and audit requirements. Maintain system documentation, (standards, procedures, configurations, support materials) and support less experienced colleagues in their use. Person specification Experience You should have extensive experience supporting Oracle 19c including Dataguard, RMAN and OEM Grid with a strong background in designing, implementing and maintaining Oracle database solutions. You will be confident troubleshooting complex operational incidents and performance issues. Experience with MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL or cloud hosted platforms would also be highly beneficial. We are looking for someone who is a strong team player, self-motivated, and proactive, with a focus on delivering high quality solutions that meet UKHO business needs. Essential attributes A strong team player with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions that meet UKHO business needs. A collaborative, self-motivated approach with a positive, proactive attitude. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism at all times. Ability to understand, analyse and translate complex business requirements into effective technical solutions. Experience contributing to future planning, technology roadmaps and long term improvement initiatives. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, plan and work independently when needed. Ability to identify problems, evaluate options and implement appropriate solutions. Proven capability to provide technical leadership and guidance to team members. Confident decision making, balancing priorities, constraints and available information. Experience monitoring progress against targets, reporting effectively and taking action to resolve issues. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Working Together Timeline: Advert Closes for applications: 22/03/26 Shortlisting: w/c 23/03/26 Interviews: w/c 13/04/26 Nationality requirements: DV - reserved This is a Ministry of Defence reserved post and open to sole UK nationals only. Successful applicants will require Developed Vetting (DV) and therefore need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 24 consecutive months within the last 10 years. 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 developed vetting (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.
11/03/2026
Full time
Job summary Are you an experienced Oracle Database specialist ready for your next challenge? Join us as a Lead Database Administrator at the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO), where your expertise will underpin our mission as a world leading centre for hydrography. You will play a vital role in enhancing the user experience across our organisation. By developing, improving and maintaining the UKHO's database platforms, you will support both our internal services and our commercial product portfolio, all critical to the smooth operation of the UKHO. Working as part of our Enterprise Applications team, you will collaborate closely with the Enterprise Applications Team Manager and team colleagues to deliver technical services to internal customers to enable the wider business. While Oracle will be your primary focus, you'll also contribute to wider systems built on MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and cloud hosted platforms. If you're looking to broaden your expertise, we will support you with cross training and ongoing professional development to help you grow your skills across our full technology stack. This is a reserved post and therefore it is essential that you are eligible to hold a reserved post. You will also need to hold and maintain DV clearance, and therefore we encourage you to check your eligibility before applying. This role is part of a team providing 24/7 cover through an on-call rota. Hybrid working This job role can be worked on a hybrid basis, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, working between the office in Taunton and remotely within the UK. The successful candidate is required to work from the Taunton office 3 days a week, however this is dependent on business need. Job description Lead support and administration of all Oracle databases across development, test and live environments. Apply Oracle expertise to manage and optimise the database estate. Use Windows Server admin skills to support the database infrastructure. Provide technical leadership on projects, designing secure, resilient and high performing data base solutions. Ensure database security, integrity and resilience in line with UKHO policies and SLAs. Day-to-day Responsibilities Deliver day to day support for the UKHO database estate. Plan, implement and manage maintenance activities, patches and upgrades. Diagnose and resolve complex or high risk issues using the appropriate system administration tools within SLAs Analyse and resolve problems, providing long-term solutions to prevent recurrence. Take ownership of business continuity processes, backups, high availability, replication and monitoring. Work closely with technical teams, business stakeholders and third parties to maintain performance, reliability, availability and interoperability. Evaluate, prioritise and work on database related incidents and change requests via the IT Portal. Constantly look for opportunities to improve database build standards, automation and support processes to enhance reliability and efficiency. Support project activities including: Install, configure, integrate, upgrade and test database services for new projects. Act as a subject matter expert with database operations and standards, including the development of complex SQL and tuning of DML code. Work with other DBAs, developers and technical teams to ensure new database platforms meet security guidelines and audit requirements. Maintain system documentation, (standards, procedures, configurations, support materials) and support less experienced colleagues in their use. Person specification Experience You should have extensive experience supporting Oracle 19c including Dataguard, RMAN and OEM Grid with a strong background in designing, implementing and maintaining Oracle database solutions. You will be confident troubleshooting complex operational incidents and performance issues. Experience with MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL or cloud hosted platforms would also be highly beneficial. We are looking for someone who is a strong team player, self-motivated, and proactive, with a focus on delivering high quality solutions that meet UKHO business needs. Essential attributes A strong team player with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions that meet UKHO business needs. A collaborative, self-motivated approach with a positive, proactive attitude. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating professionalism at all times. Ability to understand, analyse and translate complex business requirements into effective technical solutions. Experience contributing to future planning, technology roadmaps and long term improvement initiatives. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, plan and work independently when needed. Ability to identify problems, evaluate options and implement appropriate solutions. Proven capability to provide technical leadership and guidance to team members. Confident decision making, balancing priorities, constraints and available information. Experience monitoring progress against targets, reporting effectively and taking action to resolve issues. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Managing a Quality Service Working Together Timeline: Advert Closes for applications: 22/03/26 Shortlisting: w/c 23/03/26 Interviews: w/c 13/04/26 Nationality requirements: DV - reserved This is a Ministry of Defence reserved post and open to sole UK nationals only. Successful applicants will require Developed Vetting (DV) and therefore need to have resided in the UK for a minimum of 24 consecutive months within the last 10 years. 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 developed vetting (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.
What's in it for you? Brand-new, state-of-the-art office environment with parking Generous pension contribution Life cover Sick pay Income protection Ongoing career development within a growing organisation Must have's Three to five years' experience in IT infrastructure, network administration or a similar role Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V Experience managing servers, storage, networking and cloud environments Solid understanding of IT security and compliance including ISO 27001, GDPR and Cyber Essentials Experience working within a global, multi-site environment Familiarity with ticketing and monitoring systems Relevant certifications such as Azure Administrator or CompTIA Network+/Security+ (or working towards) Nice to have's Experience acting as an escalation point for complex technical issues Exposure to capacity planning and network optimisation Experience developing internal documentation and knowledge base materials So, what will you be doing? Overseeing daily IT operations across servers, storage, networking and cloud platforms Acting as the escalation point for complex service and incident management issues Implementing and maintaining robust security measures including firewalls, VPNs and access controls Ensuring compliance with security frameworks through audits and assessments Managing and optimising LAN, WAN and Wi-Fi infrastructure Maintaining and improving Azure and virtualisation environments for performance and scalability Overseeing hardware and software installation, configuration and maintenance Maintaining clear infrastructure documentation and contributing to knowledge sharing across the business Helpful extras Opportunity to bridge hands-on technical support with infrastructure strategy Key role supporting business-critical systems and security Growing organisation with modern offices and a collaborative culture Interested? Send your CV to Ellie at i2i Recruitment today! Our mission of 'Making Recruitment Personal' also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion. We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to the number of applications we receive, this is not always possible. We will still aim to update you on your application, regardless of if it's successful.
11/03/2026
Full time
What's in it for you? Brand-new, state-of-the-art office environment with parking Generous pension contribution Life cover Sick pay Income protection Ongoing career development within a growing organisation Must have's Three to five years' experience in IT infrastructure, network administration or a similar role Strong expertise in Microsoft Azure and virtualisation technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V Experience managing servers, storage, networking and cloud environments Solid understanding of IT security and compliance including ISO 27001, GDPR and Cyber Essentials Experience working within a global, multi-site environment Familiarity with ticketing and monitoring systems Relevant certifications such as Azure Administrator or CompTIA Network+/Security+ (or working towards) Nice to have's Experience acting as an escalation point for complex technical issues Exposure to capacity planning and network optimisation Experience developing internal documentation and knowledge base materials So, what will you be doing? Overseeing daily IT operations across servers, storage, networking and cloud platforms Acting as the escalation point for complex service and incident management issues Implementing and maintaining robust security measures including firewalls, VPNs and access controls Ensuring compliance with security frameworks through audits and assessments Managing and optimising LAN, WAN and Wi-Fi infrastructure Maintaining and improving Azure and virtualisation environments for performance and scalability Overseeing hardware and software installation, configuration and maintenance Maintaining clear infrastructure documentation and contributing to knowledge sharing across the business Helpful extras Opportunity to bridge hands-on technical support with infrastructure strategy Key role supporting business-critical systems and security Growing organisation with modern offices and a collaborative culture Interested? Send your CV to Ellie at i2i Recruitment today! Our mission of 'Making Recruitment Personal' also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion. We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to the number of applications we receive, this is not always possible. We will still aim to update you on your application, regardless of if it's successful.
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role Title: Engineering Lead (OCP,Ansible) Location: Sheffield Duration: 31/12/2026 Work setup: 3 days onsite/week Rate: £375/Day (MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA) Role Description: Key Responsibilities: 1. Architecture Design: o Design the target architecture for OpenShift, including cluster topology, networking, and storage solutions. o Define and implement best practices for OpenShift cluster setup, including multi-zone and multi-region deployments. o Ensure the architecture supports high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery. 2. Migration Design and Optimization: o Assess existing infrastructure, applications, and workloads to determine migration readiness. o Develop detailed migration plans, including strategies for containerization, workload transfer, and data migration. o Implement migration processes, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations. o Identify and mitigate risks associated with the migration process. 3. VMware and Pure Storage Integration design: o Design and implement OpenShift solutions that integrate seamlessly with VMware virtualized environments. o Leverage VMware tools (eg, vSphere, vCenter, NSX) to optimize OpenShift deployments. o Configure and manage Pure Storage solutions (eg, FlashArray, FlashBlade) to provide high-performance, scalable storage for OpenShift workloads. o Ensure compatibility and performance optimization between OpenShift, VMware, and Pure Storage. 4. CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps Workflows: o Design and implement CI/CD pipelines tailored for the OpenShift environment. o Integrate DevOps workflows with OpenShift-native tools and third-party solutions. o Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring processes to streamline application delivery. 5. Scalability and Security: o Ensure the architecture and migration plans are scalable to meet future growth and workload demands. o Implement security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and encryption. o Conduct regular security assessments and audits to maintain compliance with organizational standards. 6. Collaboration and Documentation: o Work closely with development, DevOps, and operations teams to align architecture and migration plans with business needs. o Provide detailed documentation of the architecture, migration strategies, workflows, and configurations. o Offer technical guidance and training to teams on OpenShift architecture, migration, and best practices. Required Skills and Qualifications: Strong experience in designing and implementing OpenShift architectures and migration strategies. In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration. Expertise in VMware tools and technologies (eg, vSphere, vCenter, NSX). Hands-on experience with Pure Storage solutions (eg, FlashArray, FlashBlade). Expertise in networking concepts (eg, ingress, load balancing, DNS) and storage solutions (eg, persistent volumes, dynamic provisioning). Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, Github, ArgoCD) and DevOps workflows. Strong understanding of high availability, scalability, and security principles in cloud-native environments. Proven experience in workload and application migration to OpenShift or similar platforms. Proficiency in Scripting and automation (eg, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform). Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: OpenShift certifications (eg, Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration). Experience with multi-cluster and hybrid cloud OpenShift deployments. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (eg, oTel, Grafana, Splunk stack). Knowledge of OpenShift Operators and Helm charts. Experience with large-scale migration projects. If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
10/03/2026
Contractor
We are a Global Recruitment specialist that provides support to the clients across EMEA, APAC, US and Canada. We have an excellent job opportunity for you. Role Title: Engineering Lead (OCP,Ansible) Location: Sheffield Duration: 31/12/2026 Work setup: 3 days onsite/week Rate: £375/Day (MUST BE PAYE THROUGH UMBRELLA) Role Description: Key Responsibilities: 1. Architecture Design: o Design the target architecture for OpenShift, including cluster topology, networking, and storage solutions. o Define and implement best practices for OpenShift cluster setup, including multi-zone and multi-region deployments. o Ensure the architecture supports high availability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery. 2. Migration Design and Optimization: o Assess existing infrastructure, applications, and workloads to determine migration readiness. o Develop detailed migration plans, including strategies for containerization, workload transfer, and data migration. o Implement migration processes, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations. o Identify and mitigate risks associated with the migration process. 3. VMware and Pure Storage Integration design: o Design and implement OpenShift solutions that integrate seamlessly with VMware virtualized environments. o Leverage VMware tools (eg, vSphere, vCenter, NSX) to optimize OpenShift deployments. o Configure and manage Pure Storage solutions (eg, FlashArray, FlashBlade) to provide high-performance, scalable storage for OpenShift workloads. o Ensure compatibility and performance optimization between OpenShift, VMware, and Pure Storage. 4. CI/CD Pipelines and DevOps Workflows: o Design and implement CI/CD pipelines tailored for the OpenShift environment. o Integrate DevOps workflows with OpenShift-native tools and third-party solutions. o Automate deployment, scaling, and monitoring processes to streamline application delivery. 5. Scalability and Security: o Ensure the architecture and migration plans are scalable to meet future growth and workload demands. o Implement security best practices, including role-based access control (RBAC), network policies, and encryption. o Conduct regular security assessments and audits to maintain compliance with organizational standards. 6. Collaboration and Documentation: o Work closely with development, DevOps, and operations teams to align architecture and migration plans with business needs. o Provide detailed documentation of the architecture, migration strategies, workflows, and configurations. o Offer technical guidance and training to teams on OpenShift architecture, migration, and best practices. Required Skills and Qualifications: Strong experience in designing and implementing OpenShift architectures and migration strategies. In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes, containerization, and orchestration. Expertise in VMware tools and technologies (eg, vSphere, vCenter, NSX). Hands-on experience with Pure Storage solutions (eg, FlashArray, FlashBlade). Expertise in networking concepts (eg, ingress, load balancing, DNS) and storage solutions (eg, persistent volumes, dynamic provisioning). Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (eg, Jenkins, Github, ArgoCD) and DevOps workflows. Strong understanding of high availability, scalability, and security principles in cloud-native environments. Proven experience in workload and application migration to OpenShift or similar platforms. Proficiency in Scripting and automation (eg, Bash, Python, Ansible, Terraform). Excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: OpenShift certifications (eg, Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration). Experience with multi-cluster and hybrid cloud OpenShift deployments. Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (eg, oTel, Grafana, Splunk stack). Knowledge of OpenShift Operators and Helm charts. Experience with large-scale migration projects. If you are interested in this position and would like to learn more, please send through your CV and we will get in touch with you as soon as possible. Please note, candidates are often Shortlisted within 48 hours.
Power BI Developer Manchester 6 month contract Inside ir35 Purpose of the Role The role is responsible for designing high quality Power BI datasets, developing scalable data models, and delivering insightful dashboards that support critical business processes. The position also leads the establishment of a resilient BI data foundation, integration with ServiceNow, and uplift of AI ready reporting capabilities across the organisation. Key Objectives Establish a governed, trusted Data Pillar with certified datasets, semantic models, and defined data lineage. Develop innovative Power BI-to-ServiceNow integrations for surfacing dataset health, ownership, and automated workflows. Assess and improve resilience of key BI assets, including data quality, refresh reliability, performance, and access controls. Standardise tooling (templates, DAX libraries, CI/CD, documentation, testing) to support consistent and governed development. Enable Gen AI and Co pilot Studio adoption by producing AI ready datasets and identifying opportunities for automation, anomaly detection, and forecasting. Optimise BI workflows by leveraging AI for documentation, requirements capture, DAX optimisation, and natural language querying. Key Responsibilities Design and optimise Power BI data models, schemas, relationships, and calculated fields. Build high performance, scalable datasets in Power BI Service. Report & Dashboard Development Develop interactive dashboards and paginated reports with strong usability, accuracy, and visual clarity. DAX & Data Transformation Write efficient DAX measures for KPIs, time intelligence, and complex business logic. Deliver robust data transformations using Power Query (M) and SQL-based pipelines. Data Integration & Gen BI Integrate Power BI with Co pilot Studio and prepare models for AI agent consumption. Build workflow automation using Power Automate. Power BI Service Administration Manage datasets, workspaces, refresh schedules, usage monitoring, and performance optimisation. Stakeholder Engagement & Documentation Gather business requirements and translate them into scalable BI solutions. Collaborate with data engineers, SMEs, and product teams. Document data lineage, business logic, and model architecture. Essential Skills & Experience Strong expertise in Power BI Desktop, Power Query (M), DAX, and Power BI Service. Solid SQL skills (joins, CTEs, window functions) and experience with SQL Server. Strong understanding of dimensional modelling and data warehouse principles. Experience building and maintaining ETL pipelines. Excellent analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills. Strong communication skills, able to translate complex data concepts for non technical audiences. Desirable Skills Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence). Familiarity with ServiceNow GRC and related data structures. Behaviours & Mindset Customer-focused, delivering intuitive and value-driven reporting. Detail oriented, ensuring strong governance and accuracy. Collaborative and responsive, working effectively across teams. Proactive and improvement-driven, seeking opportunities to simplify and automate. If you believe you have the experience required, please apply with your CV now for instant consideration! TO APPLY - PLEASE APPLY WITH AN UP-TO-DATE CV Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
10/03/2026
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Power BI Developer Manchester 6 month contract Inside ir35 Purpose of the Role The role is responsible for designing high quality Power BI datasets, developing scalable data models, and delivering insightful dashboards that support critical business processes. The position also leads the establishment of a resilient BI data foundation, integration with ServiceNow, and uplift of AI ready reporting capabilities across the organisation. Key Objectives Establish a governed, trusted Data Pillar with certified datasets, semantic models, and defined data lineage. Develop innovative Power BI-to-ServiceNow integrations for surfacing dataset health, ownership, and automated workflows. Assess and improve resilience of key BI assets, including data quality, refresh reliability, performance, and access controls. Standardise tooling (templates, DAX libraries, CI/CD, documentation, testing) to support consistent and governed development. Enable Gen AI and Co pilot Studio adoption by producing AI ready datasets and identifying opportunities for automation, anomaly detection, and forecasting. Optimise BI workflows by leveraging AI for documentation, requirements capture, DAX optimisation, and natural language querying. Key Responsibilities Design and optimise Power BI data models, schemas, relationships, and calculated fields. Build high performance, scalable datasets in Power BI Service. Report & Dashboard Development Develop interactive dashboards and paginated reports with strong usability, accuracy, and visual clarity. DAX & Data Transformation Write efficient DAX measures for KPIs, time intelligence, and complex business logic. Deliver robust data transformations using Power Query (M) and SQL-based pipelines. Data Integration & Gen BI Integrate Power BI with Co pilot Studio and prepare models for AI agent consumption. Build workflow automation using Power Automate. Power BI Service Administration Manage datasets, workspaces, refresh schedules, usage monitoring, and performance optimisation. Stakeholder Engagement & Documentation Gather business requirements and translate them into scalable BI solutions. Collaborate with data engineers, SMEs, and product teams. Document data lineage, business logic, and model architecture. Essential Skills & Experience Strong expertise in Power BI Desktop, Power Query (M), DAX, and Power BI Service. Solid SQL skills (joins, CTEs, window functions) and experience with SQL Server. Strong understanding of dimensional modelling and data warehouse principles. Experience building and maintaining ETL pipelines. Excellent analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills. Strong communication skills, able to translate complex data concepts for non technical audiences. Desirable Skills Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence). Familiarity with ServiceNow GRC and related data structures. Behaviours & Mindset Customer-focused, delivering intuitive and value-driven reporting. Detail oriented, ensuring strong governance and accuracy. Collaborative and responsive, working effectively across teams. Proactive and improvement-driven, seeking opportunities to simplify and automate. If you believe you have the experience required, please apply with your CV now for instant consideration! TO APPLY - PLEASE APPLY WITH AN UP-TO-DATE CV Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Power BI Developer Manchester 6 month contract Inside ir35 Purpose of the Role The role is responsible for designing high quality Power BI datasets, developing scalable data models, and delivering insightful dashboards that support critical business processes. The position also leads the establishment of a resilient BI data foundation, integration with ServiceNow, and uplift of AI ready reporting capabilities across the organisation. Key Objectives Establish a governed, trusted Data Pillar with certified datasets, semantic models, and defined data lineage. Develop innovative Power BI-to-ServiceNow integrations for surfacing dataset health, ownership, and automated workflows. Assess and improve resilience of key BI assets, including data quality, refresh reliability, performance, and access controls. Standardise tooling (templates, DAX libraries, CI/CD, documentation, testing) to support consistent and governed development. Enable Gen AI and Co pilot Studio adoption by producing AI ready datasets and identifying opportunities for automation, anomaly detection, and forecasting. Optimise BI workflows by leveraging AI for documentation, requirements capture, DAX optimisation, and natural language querying. Key Responsibilities Design and optimise Power BI data models, schemas, relationships, and calculated fields. Build high performance, scalable datasets in Power BI Service. Report & Dashboard Development Develop interactive dashboards and paginated reports with strong usability, accuracy, and visual clarity. DAX & Data Transformation Write efficient DAX measures for KPIs, time intelligence, and complex business logic. Deliver robust data transformations using Power Query (M) and SQL-based pipelines. Data Integration & Gen BI Integrate Power BI with Co pilot Studio and prepare models for AI agent consumption. Build workflow automation using Power Automate. Power BI Service Administration Manage datasets, workspaces, refresh schedules, usage monitoring, and performance optimisation. Stakeholder Engagement & Documentation Gather business requirements and translate them into scalable BI solutions. Collaborate with data engineers, SMEs, and product teams. Document data lineage, business logic, and model architecture. Essential Skills & Experience Strong expertise in Power BI Desktop, Power Query (M), DAX, and Power BI Service. Solid SQL skills (joins, CTEs, window functions) and experience with SQL Server. Strong understanding of dimensional modelling and data warehouse principles. Experience building and maintaining ETL pipelines. Excellent analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills. Strong communication skills, able to translate complex data concepts for non technical audiences. Desirable Skills Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence). Familiarity with ServiceNow GRC and related data structures. Behaviours & Mindset Customer-focused, delivering intuitive and value-driven reporting. Detail oriented, ensuring strong governance and accuracy. Collaborative and responsive, working effectively across teams. Proactive and improvement-driven, seeking opportunities to simplify and automate. If you believe you have the experience required, please apply with your CV now for instant consideration! TO APPLY - PLEASE APPLY WITH AN UP-TO-DATE CV Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
09/03/2026
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Power BI Developer Manchester 6 month contract Inside ir35 Purpose of the Role The role is responsible for designing high quality Power BI datasets, developing scalable data models, and delivering insightful dashboards that support critical business processes. The position also leads the establishment of a resilient BI data foundation, integration with ServiceNow, and uplift of AI ready reporting capabilities across the organisation. Key Objectives Establish a governed, trusted Data Pillar with certified datasets, semantic models, and defined data lineage. Develop innovative Power BI-to-ServiceNow integrations for surfacing dataset health, ownership, and automated workflows. Assess and improve resilience of key BI assets, including data quality, refresh reliability, performance, and access controls. Standardise tooling (templates, DAX libraries, CI/CD, documentation, testing) to support consistent and governed development. Enable Gen AI and Co pilot Studio adoption by producing AI ready datasets and identifying opportunities for automation, anomaly detection, and forecasting. Optimise BI workflows by leveraging AI for documentation, requirements capture, DAX optimisation, and natural language querying. Key Responsibilities Design and optimise Power BI data models, schemas, relationships, and calculated fields. Build high performance, scalable datasets in Power BI Service. Report & Dashboard Development Develop interactive dashboards and paginated reports with strong usability, accuracy, and visual clarity. DAX & Data Transformation Write efficient DAX measures for KPIs, time intelligence, and complex business logic. Deliver robust data transformations using Power Query (M) and SQL-based pipelines. Data Integration & Gen BI Integrate Power BI with Co pilot Studio and prepare models for AI agent consumption. Build workflow automation using Power Automate. Power BI Service Administration Manage datasets, workspaces, refresh schedules, usage monitoring, and performance optimisation. Stakeholder Engagement & Documentation Gather business requirements and translate them into scalable BI solutions. Collaborate with data engineers, SMEs, and product teams. Document data lineage, business logic, and model architecture. Essential Skills & Experience Strong expertise in Power BI Desktop, Power Query (M), DAX, and Power BI Service. Solid SQL skills (joins, CTEs, window functions) and experience with SQL Server. Strong understanding of dimensional modelling and data warehouse principles. Experience building and maintaining ETL pipelines. Excellent analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills. Strong communication skills, able to translate complex data concepts for non technical audiences. Desirable Skills Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence). Familiarity with ServiceNow GRC and related data structures. Behaviours & Mindset Customer-focused, delivering intuitive and value-driven reporting. Detail oriented, ensuring strong governance and accuracy. Collaborative and responsive, working effectively across teams. Proactive and improvement-driven, seeking opportunities to simplify and automate. If you believe you have the experience required, please apply with your CV now for instant consideration! TO APPLY - PLEASE APPLY WITH AN UP-TO-DATE CV Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
CBSbutler Holdings Limited trading as CBSbutler
Farnborough, Hampshire
Senior Network Engineer - NSX-T / AVI / HCI 500 - 550 per day - Inside IR35 MOD SC Cleared Site: Farnborough - 4 days onsite, 1 day remote About the Role We are delivering a modern managed infrastructure platform designed to replace complex legacy enterprise environments. The programme focuses on high levels of automation, repeatable infrastructure design patterns, and rapid deployment of business solutions . The platform leverages modern Windows and VMware technologies and integrates automation tooling such as Ansible, Terraform, and scripting frameworks alongside specialist infrastructure and application platforms. We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with strong expertise in VMware NSX-T, F5, and VMware AVI within Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) environments. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong design capability , delivering scalable, secure, and highly automated network solutions , including robust identity and tiered access models . Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and support network architectures within hyperconverged infrastructure environments using NSX-T and AVI technologies. Lead deployment and configuration of VMware NSX-T components , including: Logical networking Distributed firewall Load balancing VPN services Implement network virtualisation and micro-segmentation strategies . Deploy and manage VMware AVI load balancers to support modern application delivery, automation, and analytics. Ensure high availability, performance optimisation, and security across network services. Design and maintain identity and access management solutions aligned with tiered access models . Conduct capacity planning and scalability assessments to support platform growth. Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and automation teams to deliver integrated platform solutions. Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with: VMware NSX-T VMware AVI Load Balancer Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Proven experience designing and implementing scalable network architectures . Strong understanding of identity management and tiered access models . Experience working within highly automated infrastructure environments . Excellent communication and documentation skills . DV Clearance (or willingness to undergo security vetting). Desirable Skills Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Network monitoring and observability tooling Secure network architecture and security best practices Experience supporting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Ansible and Terraform
09/03/2026
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Senior Network Engineer - NSX-T / AVI / HCI 500 - 550 per day - Inside IR35 MOD SC Cleared Site: Farnborough - 4 days onsite, 1 day remote About the Role We are delivering a modern managed infrastructure platform designed to replace complex legacy enterprise environments. The programme focuses on high levels of automation, repeatable infrastructure design patterns, and rapid deployment of business solutions . The platform leverages modern Windows and VMware technologies and integrates automation tooling such as Ansible, Terraform, and scripting frameworks alongside specialist infrastructure and application platforms. We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with strong expertise in VMware NSX-T, F5, and VMware AVI within Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) environments. The successful candidate will combine deep technical expertise with strong design capability , delivering scalable, secure, and highly automated network solutions , including robust identity and tiered access models . Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and support network architectures within hyperconverged infrastructure environments using NSX-T and AVI technologies. Lead deployment and configuration of VMware NSX-T components , including: Logical networking Distributed firewall Load balancing VPN services Implement network virtualisation and micro-segmentation strategies . Deploy and manage VMware AVI load balancers to support modern application delivery, automation, and analytics. Ensure high availability, performance optimisation, and security across network services. Design and maintain identity and access management solutions aligned with tiered access models . Conduct capacity planning and scalability assessments to support platform growth. Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and automation teams to deliver integrated platform solutions. Essential Skills & Experience Strong hands-on experience with: VMware NSX-T VMware AVI Load Balancer Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI) Proven experience designing and implementing scalable network architectures . Strong understanding of identity management and tiered access models . Experience working within highly automated infrastructure environments . Excellent communication and documentation skills . DV Clearance (or willingness to undergo security vetting). Desirable Skills Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) Network monitoring and observability tooling Secure network architecture and security best practices Experience supporting Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Ansible and Terraform
MEDIS DevOps Engineer Location: Bath / hybrid Duration: 6 months Clearance: Active SC required The role: This is a hands-on role for a DevOps Engineer to work within a multi-disciplinary delivery team, aligned to the Client healthcare platform Role objective: Deployment and maintenance of modern IaaS/PaaS infrastructure, monitoring and supporting services in the cloud using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration Management tooling (Terraform / Ansible) to enable consistent, reproducible, and version-controlled deployments. Specific Qualifications / Experience required: Dev Ops Terraform Ansible Azure Infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform. Windows Server Administration Linux server administration. Deliverables: Deployment of cloud resources in-line with architectural designs, to support workstream requirements. Support and Maintenance of all XXX ClientCloud hosting environments, encompassing incident response, support requests, ClientCert impact assessments, remediation and access management Development of in-house scripts and tooling for automation and streamlining of support and operations tasks. Support and troubleshoot infrastructure, service and configuration incidents including Operating Systems, Network and supporting services (e.g., Active Directory, DNS, IIS). Identify opportunities for, and contribute to, service improvement through CI/CD, automation and development of in-house tools. Feed into the Agile team any technical knowledge or experience that could assist in the hosting of new software or creation of test systems within the cloud. Support delivery of Azure connectivity monitoring solution for availability monitoring of live service Support delivery of security monitoring tooling Support delivery of migration from AD to Entra Support delivery of VDI solution 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!
06/03/2026
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MEDIS DevOps Engineer Location: Bath / hybrid Duration: 6 months Clearance: Active SC required The role: This is a hands-on role for a DevOps Engineer to work within a multi-disciplinary delivery team, aligned to the Client healthcare platform Role objective: Deployment and maintenance of modern IaaS/PaaS infrastructure, monitoring and supporting services in the cloud using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration Management tooling (Terraform / Ansible) to enable consistent, reproducible, and version-controlled deployments. Specific Qualifications / Experience required: Dev Ops Terraform Ansible Azure Infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform. Windows Server Administration Linux server administration. Deliverables: Deployment of cloud resources in-line with architectural designs, to support workstream requirements. Support and Maintenance of all XXX ClientCloud hosting environments, encompassing incident response, support requests, ClientCert impact assessments, remediation and access management Development of in-house scripts and tooling for automation and streamlining of support and operations tasks. Support and troubleshoot infrastructure, service and configuration incidents including Operating Systems, Network and supporting services (e.g., Active Directory, DNS, IIS). Identify opportunities for, and contribute to, service improvement through CI/CD, automation and development of in-house tools. Feed into the Agile team any technical knowledge or experience that could assist in the hosting of new software or creation of test systems within the cloud. Support delivery of Azure connectivity monitoring solution for availability monitoring of live service Support delivery of security monitoring tooling Support delivery of migration from AD to Entra Support delivery of VDI solution 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!
