Senior SharePoint Developer & Administrator Location: London Employment Type: Permanent I am working with a leading international professional services firm that is seeking a talented Senior SharePoint Developer & Administrator to join its London technology team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of modernising and enhancing enterprise SharePoint environments across both SharePoint Subscription Edition (SE) and SharePoint Online, while playing a key role in the evolution of the firm's collaboration and intranet platforms. This role offers a blend of hands-on development, enterprise platform administration, and technical leadership, with the scope to influence architecture, governance, and best practice across a global organisation. The Role - What You'll Be Doing SharePoint Development & Modernisation Design, develop and maintain custom solutions across SharePoint SE and SharePoint Online. Lead migration from SharePoint 2016 to SE/Online, including rewriting legacy web parts using SPFx. Build custom SPFx web parts, extensions and integrations using TypeScript, JavaScript, React, HTML/CSS, and REST APIs. Develop and maintain SharePoint Online intranet structures including architecture, navigation, branding, and content design. Integrate SharePoint with internal systems and third-party platforms using RESTful APIs and Microsoft Graph. SharePoint Administration & Operations Administer both SharePoint SE (on-prem) and SharePoint Online environments. Manage updates, cumulative patches and platform maintenance. Monitor performance, availability, capacity and reliability. Oversee site collections, permissions, authentication, service applications and governance. Support backup, restore and disaster recovery processes. Troubleshoot complex cloud and on-prem SharePoint issues. On-Prem External Data & Business Connectivity Services (BCS) Configure Business Connectivity Services (BCS) and create External Content Types (ECTs). Connect SharePoint to external SQL Server data and web services. Build scripts and front-end components interacting with BCS data using JavaScript/REST. Ensure secure, reliable and well-governed data integrations. Collaboration, Leadership & Documentation Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers and administrators. Collaborate with project managers, business analysts and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions. Produce and maintain documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks and migration guides. Recommend improvements to governance, architecture and development standards. Required Skills & Experience Extensive hands-on experience with SharePoint SE and SharePoint Online development and administration. Strong background migrating SharePoint 2016 to SE/Online. Proven SPFx development skills. Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, React, HTML5, CSS3. Strong REST API and Microsoft Graph integration experience. Solid C#/.NET framework experience. Deep knowledge of SharePoint on-prem administration, performance tuning, patching and troubleshooting. Experience with BCS and creating External Content Types. Strong SQL Server skills. Understanding of authentication, permissions, governance and security best practices. Excellent communication and analytical skills. Experience building or supporting large-scale SharePoint Online intranet platforms. Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate). Experience with Azure AD, Azure Functions or App Services. Relevant Microsoft certifications. What You'll Deliver Stable and secure SharePoint SE and SharePoint Online environments. Successful migration of legacy SharePoint 2016 solutions. Modern, user-friendly SharePoint Online intranet with meaningful customisations. Strong governance, clear documentation and scalable operational processes. If you're a Senior SharePoint specialist looking to lead impactful modernisation work within a global, forward-thinking firm, I'd love to connect for a confidential conversation. Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply. Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.
01/04/2026
Full time
Senior SharePoint Developer & Administrator Location: London Employment Type: Permanent I am working with a leading international professional services firm that is seeking a talented Senior SharePoint Developer & Administrator to join its London technology team. This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of modernising and enhancing enterprise SharePoint environments across both SharePoint Subscription Edition (SE) and SharePoint Online, while playing a key role in the evolution of the firm's collaboration and intranet platforms. This role offers a blend of hands-on development, enterprise platform administration, and technical leadership, with the scope to influence architecture, governance, and best practice across a global organisation. The Role - What You'll Be Doing SharePoint Development & Modernisation Design, develop and maintain custom solutions across SharePoint SE and SharePoint Online. Lead migration from SharePoint 2016 to SE/Online, including rewriting legacy web parts using SPFx. Build custom SPFx web parts, extensions and integrations using TypeScript, JavaScript, React, HTML/CSS, and REST APIs. Develop and maintain SharePoint Online intranet structures including architecture, navigation, branding, and content design. Integrate SharePoint with internal systems and third-party platforms using RESTful APIs and Microsoft Graph. SharePoint Administration & Operations Administer both SharePoint SE (on-prem) and SharePoint Online environments. Manage updates, cumulative patches and platform maintenance. Monitor performance, availability, capacity and reliability. Oversee site collections, permissions, authentication, service applications and governance. Support backup, restore and disaster recovery processes. Troubleshoot complex cloud and on-prem SharePoint issues. On-Prem External Data & Business Connectivity Services (BCS) Configure Business Connectivity Services (BCS) and create External Content Types (ECTs). Connect SharePoint to external SQL Server data and web services. Build scripts and front-end components interacting with BCS data using JavaScript/REST. Ensure secure, reliable and well-governed data integrations. Collaboration, Leadership & Documentation Provide guidance and mentorship to junior developers and administrators. Collaborate with project managers, business analysts and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions. Produce and maintain documentation including architecture diagrams, runbooks and migration guides. Recommend improvements to governance, architecture and development standards. Required Skills & Experience Extensive hands-on experience with SharePoint SE and SharePoint Online development and administration. Strong background migrating SharePoint 2016 to SE/Online. Proven SPFx development skills. Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, React, HTML5, CSS3. Strong REST API and Microsoft Graph integration experience. Solid C#/.NET framework experience. Deep knowledge of SharePoint on-prem administration, performance tuning, patching and troubleshooting. Experience with BCS and creating External Content Types. Strong SQL Server skills. Understanding of authentication, permissions, governance and security best practices. Excellent communication and analytical skills. Experience building or supporting large-scale SharePoint Online intranet platforms. Familiarity with Microsoft Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate). Experience with Azure AD, Azure Functions or App Services. Relevant Microsoft certifications. What You'll Deliver Stable and secure SharePoint SE and SharePoint Online environments. Successful migration of legacy SharePoint 2016 solutions. Modern, user-friendly SharePoint Online intranet with meaningful customisations. Strong governance, clear documentation and scalable operational processes. If you're a Senior SharePoint specialist looking to lead impactful modernisation work within a global, forward-thinking firm, I'd love to connect for a confidential conversation. Due to the high volume of applications, we are not able to respond to all enquiries. If you have not received a response within 72 hours, please assume you have not been shortlisted at this stage, however thank you for taking the time to apply. Ryder Reid Legal is a recruitment specialist. For over thirty years we've been connecting legal talent with many of the leading law firms in London and internationally. Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest vacancies.
IT Manager (CDN, AWS & SRE Focus) Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days in office) Up to £80,000 + Benefits Permanent, Full-Time The Opportunity Morson Edge are are looking for an experienced IT Manager to lead and evolve a highperforming infrastructure and reliability function. This is a key leadership role where you'll shape strategy, improve system resilience, and drive best practices across CDN, AWS cloud environments, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) . You'll work at the intersection of infrastructure, performance, and reliability-ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and always available. What You'll Be Doing Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers across cloud infrastructure and SRE Own and optimise AWS environments , ensuring scalability, cost-efficiency, and security Manage and enhance CDN performance and delivery strategies Drive adoption of SRE principles including SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets Improve system observability through monitoring, logging, and alerting Collaborate with engineering and product teams to support high-availability services Oversee incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement Define and implement infrastructure best practices and automation What We're Looking For Proven experience in an IT Manager/Infrastructure Manager/SRE Lead role Strong expertise in AWS (EC2, Lambda, CloudFront, VPC, etc.) Solid understanding of Content Delivery Networks (CDN) and performance optimisation Experience implementing or working within SRE frameworks Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform, CloudFormation) Strong background in monitoring tools (eg, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills Nice to Have Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Exposure to DevOps culture and CI/CD pipelines Security and compliance awareness in cloud environments What's in It for You Salary up to £80,000 Hybrid working (2 days per week in Manchester office) Pension scheme Training and development opportunities A chance to shape and lead a modern, cloud-first infrastructure function
01/04/2026
Full time
IT Manager (CDN, AWS & SRE Focus) Manchester (Hybrid - 2 days in office) Up to £80,000 + Benefits Permanent, Full-Time The Opportunity Morson Edge are are looking for an experienced IT Manager to lead and evolve a highperforming infrastructure and reliability function. This is a key leadership role where you'll shape strategy, improve system resilience, and drive best practices across CDN, AWS cloud environments, and Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) . You'll work at the intersection of infrastructure, performance, and reliability-ensuring systems are scalable, secure, and always available. What You'll Be Doing Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers across cloud infrastructure and SRE Own and optimise AWS environments , ensuring scalability, cost-efficiency, and security Manage and enhance CDN performance and delivery strategies Drive adoption of SRE principles including SLIs, SLOs, and error budgets Improve system observability through monitoring, logging, and alerting Collaborate with engineering and product teams to support high-availability services Oversee incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement Define and implement infrastructure best practices and automation What We're Looking For Proven experience in an IT Manager/Infrastructure Manager/SRE Lead role Strong expertise in AWS (EC2, Lambda, CloudFront, VPC, etc.) Solid understanding of Content Delivery Networks (CDN) and performance optimisation Experience implementing or working within SRE frameworks Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (eg, Terraform, CloudFormation) Strong background in monitoring tools (eg, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog) Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills Nice to Have Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) Exposure to DevOps culture and CI/CD pipelines Security and compliance awareness in cloud environments What's in It for You Salary up to £80,000 Hybrid working (2 days per week in Manchester office) Pension scheme Training and development opportunities A chance to shape and lead a modern, cloud-first infrastructure function
Change Communications Manager - Contract - 6 months+ I have a great contract opportunity for a strong Change Communications Manager with experience in large-scale transformations. My client is looking for someone with excellent experience driving user adoption for new tech. An ideal candidate will be able to translate complex technical milestones into clear, engaging stakeholder communications. Location: Remote. Length: 6 months with view to extend IR35 Status: Awaiting Determination Rate: Dependent on experience. Required experience will include: Change Management & Comms: Proven experience delivering communication strategies for tech and IT. Technical Literacy: Ability to understand and explain digital concepts to non-technical users. Stakeholder Engagement: Experience working with senior leadership and technical teams to manage the "people side". Content Creation: Producing high-quality newsletters, user guides, and briefing packs. If you are interested in this Change Communications Manager role please apply with your most recent CV. Alternatively email me on Jordan . co . uk Change Communications Manager - Contract - 6 months+ Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
31/03/2026
Contractor
Change Communications Manager - Contract - 6 months+ I have a great contract opportunity for a strong Change Communications Manager with experience in large-scale transformations. My client is looking for someone with excellent experience driving user adoption for new tech. An ideal candidate will be able to translate complex technical milestones into clear, engaging stakeholder communications. Location: Remote. Length: 6 months with view to extend IR35 Status: Awaiting Determination Rate: Dependent on experience. Required experience will include: Change Management & Comms: Proven experience delivering communication strategies for tech and IT. Technical Literacy: Ability to understand and explain digital concepts to non-technical users. Stakeholder Engagement: Experience working with senior leadership and technical teams to manage the "people side". Content Creation: Producing high-quality newsletters, user guides, and briefing packs. If you are interested in this Change Communications Manager role please apply with your most recent CV. Alternatively email me on Jordan . co . uk Change Communications Manager - Contract - 6 months+ Randstad Technologies is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Payroll BDM - Job Advert - Job ID - 50636 Manchester M1 Business Development Partner - Payroll Software Manchester City Centre 40,000- 50,000 DOE + Uncapped Commission (OTE 150K) We are proud to be working with an award-winning global organisation and leading provider of HR & Payroll solutions, who are seeking a driven Business Development Partner - Payroll Software to join their growing team. This innovative SaaS business supports SMEs in streamlining their HR and payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and saving valuable time through a seamless, reliable, and cost-effective platform. This is a fully office-based role in Manchester City Centre, offering a modern workspace with an on-site gym and excellent transport links. You'll also be out meeting clients regularly and benefit from a company car or car allowance. The Role As a Business Development Partner, you will play a key role in driving the growth of the payroll services division. Building on the team's early success, you'll use your sales expertise and payroll knowledge to win new clients and deliver tailored, high-value solutions. Key Responsibilities Proactively target and engage SME clients to drive adoption of payroll solutions Convert high-quality inbound leads into loyal customers Conduct detailed needs analysis to uncover client pain points and provide tailored solutions Build and maintain strong relationships with SME decision-makers Deliver engaging product demonstrations that showcase the power of the payroll software Meet clients face-to-face to build trust and close deals Collaborate with marketing on impactful campaigns and sales content Monitor market trends and competitor activity to refine sales strategies Report regularly on pipeline, performance, and forecasts to senior leadership About You To be successful in this role, you'll bring proven sales success and a strong understanding of payroll software services. You'll be confident, persuasive, and passionate about helping SMEs achieve their goals through smarter payroll solutions. Requirements: Proven experience in sales or business development within payroll software or payroll services Demonstrated success selling to SMEs with insight into their growth needs Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills Ability to build rapport quickly and earn client trust Organised, driven, and results-oriented Comfortable using CRM systems and sales tools What's on Offer 40,000- 50,000 base salary (DOE) Uncapped commission with realistic OTE of 150K+ Company car or car allowance Monthly, weekly, and daily performance incentives Profit share scheme 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays Birthday day off Pension plan and life insurance Employee Assistance Programme Modern office in the heart of Manchester with free on-site gym Join a forward-thinking, people-focused business that rewards success and empowers you to take ownership of your career. Apply now to become a key player in the next phase of growth for this market-leading payroll solutions provider. 50636FA INDPSAL Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
31/03/2026
Full time
Payroll BDM - Job Advert - Job ID - 50636 Manchester M1 Business Development Partner - Payroll Software Manchester City Centre 40,000- 50,000 DOE + Uncapped Commission (OTE 150K) We are proud to be working with an award-winning global organisation and leading provider of HR & Payroll solutions, who are seeking a driven Business Development Partner - Payroll Software to join their growing team. This innovative SaaS business supports SMEs in streamlining their HR and payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and saving valuable time through a seamless, reliable, and cost-effective platform. This is a fully office-based role in Manchester City Centre, offering a modern workspace with an on-site gym and excellent transport links. You'll also be out meeting clients regularly and benefit from a company car or car allowance. The Role As a Business Development Partner, you will play a key role in driving the growth of the payroll services division. Building on the team's early success, you'll use your sales expertise and payroll knowledge to win new clients and deliver tailored, high-value solutions. Key Responsibilities Proactively target and engage SME clients to drive adoption of payroll solutions Convert high-quality inbound leads into loyal customers Conduct detailed needs analysis to uncover client pain points and provide tailored solutions Build and maintain strong relationships with SME decision-makers Deliver engaging product demonstrations that showcase the power of the payroll software Meet clients face-to-face to build trust and close deals Collaborate with marketing on impactful campaigns and sales content Monitor market trends and competitor activity to refine sales strategies Report regularly on pipeline, performance, and forecasts to senior leadership About You To be successful in this role, you'll bring proven sales success and a strong understanding of payroll software services. You'll be confident, persuasive, and passionate about helping SMEs achieve their goals through smarter payroll solutions. Requirements: Proven experience in sales or business development within payroll software or payroll services Demonstrated success selling to SMEs with insight into their growth needs Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills Ability to build rapport quickly and earn client trust Organised, driven, and results-oriented Comfortable using CRM systems and sales tools What's on Offer 40,000- 50,000 base salary (DOE) Uncapped commission with realistic OTE of 150K+ Company car or car allowance Monthly, weekly, and daily performance incentives Profit share scheme 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays Birthday day off Pension plan and life insurance Employee Assistance Programme Modern office in the heart of Manchester with free on-site gym Join a forward-thinking, people-focused business that rewards success and empowers you to take ownership of your career. Apply now to become a key player in the next phase of growth for this market-leading payroll solutions provider. 50636FA INDPSAL Portfolio Payroll Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Purpose of the Role: Support the successful integration of four CEX teams by delivering clear, timely, and engaging change communications, supporting the people transition through structured change management activities, and driving the embedding and adoption of new ways of working. Key Responsibilities: Support to develop and deliver internal communications that support the CEX Unity programme, including updates, FAQs, leadership messaging, packs for people managers etc. Support the creation of change impact assessments, stakeholder maps, and engagement plans. Check and monitor business readiness ahead of (phased) implementations, integrations and go-lives. Coordinate and deliver engagement activities (e.g. workshops, town halls, feedback loops, drop-ins). Track and respond to employee sentiment (e.g. EMPS, verbatim feedback). Maintain and update comms plans, timelines, and content calendars. Work closely with the Programme Manager, Project Manager, Business Analysts, Organisation Design and People Partners to ensure change and comms are aligned with delivery milestones. Skills & Experience: Experience in change management and internal communications within transformation programmes. Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences. Able to distil complex information into engaging, succinct and user-friendly information Workshop facilitation. Confident in stakeholder engagement and facilitating feedback. Familiarity with tools like SharePoint, Yammer, MS Teams, and email platforms. Understanding of organisation design and employee experience principles. If you are interested in this role and have the skills and experience required Apply Now! We will process your CV and personal information to assess your suitability for the role. If we wish to consider you further, we will register your personal information in our database and contact you. We may contact you from time to time about other relevant roles. Your personal information will be securely held. For more information, please refer to our privacy notice, a copy of which can be found on our website. Select Engineering Limited.
31/03/2026
Contractor
Purpose of the Role: Support the successful integration of four CEX teams by delivering clear, timely, and engaging change communications, supporting the people transition through structured change management activities, and driving the embedding and adoption of new ways of working. Key Responsibilities: Support to develop and deliver internal communications that support the CEX Unity programme, including updates, FAQs, leadership messaging, packs for people managers etc. Support the creation of change impact assessments, stakeholder maps, and engagement plans. Check and monitor business readiness ahead of (phased) implementations, integrations and go-lives. Coordinate and deliver engagement activities (e.g. workshops, town halls, feedback loops, drop-ins). Track and respond to employee sentiment (e.g. EMPS, verbatim feedback). Maintain and update comms plans, timelines, and content calendars. Work closely with the Programme Manager, Project Manager, Business Analysts, Organisation Design and People Partners to ensure change and comms are aligned with delivery milestones. Skills & Experience: Experience in change management and internal communications within transformation programmes. Strong writing and storytelling skills with the ability to tailor messages to different audiences. Able to distil complex information into engaging, succinct and user-friendly information Workshop facilitation. Confident in stakeholder engagement and facilitating feedback. Familiarity with tools like SharePoint, Yammer, MS Teams, and email platforms. Understanding of organisation design and employee experience principles. If you are interested in this role and have the skills and experience required Apply Now! We will process your CV and personal information to assess your suitability for the role. If we wish to consider you further, we will register your personal information in our database and contact you. We may contact you from time to time about other relevant roles. Your personal information will be securely held. For more information, please refer to our privacy notice, a copy of which can be found on our website. Select Engineering Limited.
IT Applications Manager - Central London 650 - 700 p/d (outside IR35) - 3 month initial term Well-established and highly profitable construction engineering business is seeking an experienced IT Applications Manager to join them on a permanent basis. This is a critical leadership role within an organisation undergoing significant digital transformation, with ambitious growth and acquisition plans driving demand for scalable, standardised and efficient business applications. Reporting into the Head of IT, you will lead the delivery, governance and optimisation of business applications across the enterprise. This role blends strategic oversight, hands-on expertise with modern low-code/no-code platforms and direct leadership of a multidisciplinary applications team. The IT Applications Manager will oversee a suite of core enterprise systems, including but not limited to: Workday, UKG (Kronos), COINS, SharePoint, Snowflake, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Pro-Sapien, Primavera P6 etc. Responsibilities: Lead the full lifecycle of low-code/no-code application solutions, from requirements gathering through to deployment, governance and support Collaborate with business units to identify automation and digital enablement opportunities, improving operational efficiency and data accuracy Oversee and manage a small internal team (Business/Data Analyst, Software Developer, HR Systems Engineer) alongside two external managed services Drive application standardisation across business units to reduce duplication, simplify the portfolio and improve scalability Manage and govern the SharePoint environment, ensuring effective architecture, permissions and content lifecycle management Oversee the Snowflake data warehouse, ensuring reliable data integrations, access control and performance monitoring Own vendor relationships for key managed services including COINS and UKG Time & Attendance, ensuring service performance and alignment with business priorities Support M&A activities by leading the migration and integration of applications and associated data, ensuring compliance and business continuity Establish governance frameworks, standards and best practices for application development and management Ensure security, scalability and enterprise alignment for all applications and digital workflows Promote shared frameworks, templates and components across business systems to accelerate delivery and consistency Requirements: Strong experience with low-code/no-code platforms Proven ability to lead and deliver change management initiatives across business systems Experience in application standardisation and rationalisation across business units Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and vendor relationships Skilled in business process mapping, workflow automation and data modelling Familiarity with enterprise integrations and APIs Strong understanding of IT governance, compliance and security principles Ideally ITIL certified with experience in ITIL change management Experience in user enablement, training and digital adoption
31/03/2026
Contractor
IT Applications Manager - Central London 650 - 700 p/d (outside IR35) - 3 month initial term Well-established and highly profitable construction engineering business is seeking an experienced IT Applications Manager to join them on a permanent basis. This is a critical leadership role within an organisation undergoing significant digital transformation, with ambitious growth and acquisition plans driving demand for scalable, standardised and efficient business applications. Reporting into the Head of IT, you will lead the delivery, governance and optimisation of business applications across the enterprise. This role blends strategic oversight, hands-on expertise with modern low-code/no-code platforms and direct leadership of a multidisciplinary applications team. The IT Applications Manager will oversee a suite of core enterprise systems, including but not limited to: Workday, UKG (Kronos), COINS, SharePoint, Snowflake, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Pro-Sapien, Primavera P6 etc. Responsibilities: Lead the full lifecycle of low-code/no-code application solutions, from requirements gathering through to deployment, governance and support Collaborate with business units to identify automation and digital enablement opportunities, improving operational efficiency and data accuracy Oversee and manage a small internal team (Business/Data Analyst, Software Developer, HR Systems Engineer) alongside two external managed services Drive application standardisation across business units to reduce duplication, simplify the portfolio and improve scalability Manage and govern the SharePoint environment, ensuring effective architecture, permissions and content lifecycle management Oversee the Snowflake data warehouse, ensuring reliable data integrations, access control and performance monitoring Own vendor relationships for key managed services including COINS and UKG Time & Attendance, ensuring service performance and alignment with business priorities Support M&A activities by leading the migration and integration of applications and associated data, ensuring compliance and business continuity Establish governance frameworks, standards and best practices for application development and management Ensure security, scalability and enterprise alignment for all applications and digital workflows Promote shared frameworks, templates and components across business systems to accelerate delivery and consistency Requirements: Strong experience with low-code/no-code platforms Proven ability to lead and deliver change management initiatives across business systems Experience in application standardisation and rationalisation across business units Leadership experience managing cross-functional teams and vendor relationships Skilled in business process mapping, workflow automation and data modelling Familiarity with enterprise integrations and APIs Strong understanding of IT governance, compliance and security principles Ideally ITIL certified with experience in ITIL change management Experience in user enablement, training and digital adoption
Job Title: .Net Technical Specialist Location: Doncaster (hybrid working) Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Full Time, Permanent The Role: DB Cargo UK is currently recruiting for a .NET Technical Specialist to support the modernisation of our in-house application estate. This role will play a key part in driving the adoption of modern Microsoft technologies while ensuring our systems are secure, scalable and aligned with our long-term technology strategy. Working as part of our IT team, you will help design and deliver modern .NET solutions that support DB Cargo's operational systems and digital platforms. You will also act as a subject matter expert, supporting development teams, influencing architectural decisions and helping shape the future of our applications as we continue to evolve towards cloud-native technologies and modern DevSecOps practices. This role will suit someone who enjoys combining hands-on engineering with technical leadership, working collaboratively to deliver reliable and secure systems that support the business. This role is based at our Doncaster Head Office and offers hybrid working, with a salary of 65,000 - 70,000 depending on experience. What will you be doing? Designing and developing enterprise-grade .NET applications using modern frameworks including C#, ASP.NET Core and Web APIs. Supporting the modernisation of legacy .NET applications, upgrading systems to supported frameworks and improving performance and reliability. Contributing to the design of cloud-native solutions hosted in Microsoft Azure. Supporting the implementation of API-first and event-driven architectures where appropriate. Developing Infrastructure as Code deployments using Bicep to ensure consistent and repeatable environments. Working with CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to automate builds, testing and secure deployments. Supporting monitoring, telemetry and observability through Azure Monitor and Application Insights. Acting as a technical reviewer, ensuring solutions align with DB Cargo's architecture, security policies and development standards. Working closely with the Technical Lead and Enterprise Architect to support long-term platform strategy and application roadmaps. Mentoring developers and sharing knowledge across the engineering team. Supporting the responsible adoption of AI-assisted engineering tools to improve development efficiency and quality. What are we looking for? Strong experience developing applications using .NET technologies such as C#, ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework. Experience working with Azure cloud services such as App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, API Management, Service Bus and Key Vault. Experience modernising or migrating legacy .NET applications to newer frameworks. Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, ideally within Azure DevOps. Knowledge of secure development practices and DevSecOps principles. Experience implementing monitoring and observability using tools such as Azure Monitor or Application Insights. Experience working collaboratively with architects, engineers and product teams to deliver technical solutions. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to mentor or support other developers. BSc (Hons) in Computer Science or equivalent experience. What matters to you? Here at DB Cargo we offer range of benefits as part of your employment. These will include: We are offering a salary of between 65,000 - 70,000 depending on experience based on a 37 hour contract per week. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working between our locations and your home, this is mutually agreeable between the business and employee Bonus Scheme - non contractual dependant on business and personal performance Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution - up to 10% employer contribution Free on-site parking EV charging at selected sites Health Cash Plan Available Cycle to work Scheme Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values Access to DB Learning world Annual pay reviews We are dedicated to your continuous professional development. Depending on your role we have specialist training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications we can support you through. Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content. We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Please click APPLY to send your CV for this role. Candidates with experience of: .NET Developer, C# Developer, VB.NET Developer, SQL Developer, .NET Technical Specialist, Junior Developer, Mid-Level Developer, Software Engineer, Database Developer, and Backend Developer may be suitable for this role.
31/03/2026
Full time
Job Title: .Net Technical Specialist Location: Doncaster (hybrid working) Salary: 65,000 - 70,000 per annum, depending on experience Job Type: Full Time, Permanent The Role: DB Cargo UK is currently recruiting for a .NET Technical Specialist to support the modernisation of our in-house application estate. This role will play a key part in driving the adoption of modern Microsoft technologies while ensuring our systems are secure, scalable and aligned with our long-term technology strategy. Working as part of our IT team, you will help design and deliver modern .NET solutions that support DB Cargo's operational systems and digital platforms. You will also act as a subject matter expert, supporting development teams, influencing architectural decisions and helping shape the future of our applications as we continue to evolve towards cloud-native technologies and modern DevSecOps practices. This role will suit someone who enjoys combining hands-on engineering with technical leadership, working collaboratively to deliver reliable and secure systems that support the business. This role is based at our Doncaster Head Office and offers hybrid working, with a salary of 65,000 - 70,000 depending on experience. What will you be doing? Designing and developing enterprise-grade .NET applications using modern frameworks including C#, ASP.NET Core and Web APIs. Supporting the modernisation of legacy .NET applications, upgrading systems to supported frameworks and improving performance and reliability. Contributing to the design of cloud-native solutions hosted in Microsoft Azure. Supporting the implementation of API-first and event-driven architectures where appropriate. Developing Infrastructure as Code deployments using Bicep to ensure consistent and repeatable environments. Working with CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps to automate builds, testing and secure deployments. Supporting monitoring, telemetry and observability through Azure Monitor and Application Insights. Acting as a technical reviewer, ensuring solutions align with DB Cargo's architecture, security policies and development standards. Working closely with the Technical Lead and Enterprise Architect to support long-term platform strategy and application roadmaps. Mentoring developers and sharing knowledge across the engineering team. Supporting the responsible adoption of AI-assisted engineering tools to improve development efficiency and quality. What are we looking for? Strong experience developing applications using .NET technologies such as C#, ASP.NET Core and Entity Framework. Experience working with Azure cloud services such as App Services, Azure Functions, Azure SQL, API Management, Service Bus and Key Vault. Experience modernising or migrating legacy .NET applications to newer frameworks. Experience working with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices, ideally within Azure DevOps. Knowledge of secure development practices and DevSecOps principles. Experience implementing monitoring and observability using tools such as Azure Monitor or Application Insights. Experience working collaboratively with architects, engineers and product teams to deliver technical solutions. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to mentor or support other developers. BSc (Hons) in Computer Science or equivalent experience. What matters to you? Here at DB Cargo we offer range of benefits as part of your employment. These will include: We are offering a salary of between 65,000 - 70,000 depending on experience based on a 37 hour contract per week. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Hybrid working between our locations and your home, this is mutually agreeable between the business and employee Bonus Scheme - non contractual dependant on business and personal performance Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution - up to 10% employer contribution Free on-site parking EV charging at selected sites Health Cash Plan Available Cycle to work Scheme Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values Access to DB Learning world Annual pay reviews We are dedicated to your continuous professional development. Depending on your role we have specialist training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications we can support you through. Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content. We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Please click APPLY to send your CV for this role. Candidates with experience of: .NET Developer, C# Developer, VB.NET Developer, SQL Developer, .NET Technical Specialist, Junior Developer, Mid-Level Developer, Software Engineer, Database Developer, and Backend Developer may be suitable for this role.
Marketing Executive Are you a creative, proactive marketing professional looking to make an impact in a growing business? My client is seeking a Marketing Executive to join their team in Leigh, Greater Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to support both in-house and external marketing initiatives, working closely with the leadership team and contributing to employer engagement. This role is not at Manager or Director level but offers real potential for growth as the business develops. You will play a key part in shaping their marketing presence and helping transition from a family-run business to a more standardised operation aligned with a global brand. Key Responsibilities: Take initiative in creating company content aligned with business priorities Support rebranding activities, ensuring alignment with group guidelines Manage website content and optimise it for ongoing performance Work within the wider company framework, tools, and brand standards Collaborate across teams to support employer engagement and internal communications About You: Relevant marketing experience and a creative mindset Proactive, adaptable, and ready to contribute in a fast-growing environment Strong communication skills and a genuine can-do attitude Comfortable working within a global brand framework while supporting local business growth Why Join My Client: Opportunity to shape and grow a marketing function in a dynamic, evolving business Work closely with leadership and gain exposure across multiple business areas Training and support within their organisational ecosystem If you re ready to take ownership of your role, bring your creative ideas to life, and help grow the business, we d love to hear from you! Apply Now to join the team and make a real impact. Marketing Executive - Leigh, Greater Manchester
31/03/2026
Full time
Marketing Executive Are you a creative, proactive marketing professional looking to make an impact in a growing business? My client is seeking a Marketing Executive to join their team in Leigh, Greater Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity to support both in-house and external marketing initiatives, working closely with the leadership team and contributing to employer engagement. This role is not at Manager or Director level but offers real potential for growth as the business develops. You will play a key part in shaping their marketing presence and helping transition from a family-run business to a more standardised operation aligned with a global brand. Key Responsibilities: Take initiative in creating company content aligned with business priorities Support rebranding activities, ensuring alignment with group guidelines Manage website content and optimise it for ongoing performance Work within the wider company framework, tools, and brand standards Collaborate across teams to support employer engagement and internal communications About You: Relevant marketing experience and a creative mindset Proactive, adaptable, and ready to contribute in a fast-growing environment Strong communication skills and a genuine can-do attitude Comfortable working within a global brand framework while supporting local business growth Why Join My Client: Opportunity to shape and grow a marketing function in a dynamic, evolving business Work closely with leadership and gain exposure across multiple business areas Training and support within their organisational ecosystem If you re ready to take ownership of your role, bring your creative ideas to life, and help grow the business, we d love to hear from you! Apply Now to join the team and make a real impact. Marketing Executive - Leigh, Greater Manchester
Internal Communications Manager London, Hybrid (3 days onsite) Package: 65K - 70K + Excellent Bonus + Full corporate bens package Overview A leading FinTech organisation is looking for an Internal Communications Manager to support the Technology function across EMEA. This role will focus on improving how the department communicates internally translating complex technology topics into clear, engaging content for colleagues across the business. Working closely with Technology leadership, the successful candidate will develop internal communications, create engaging content, and enhance internal platforms such as the intranet. The role suits a creative communications professional with an interest in technology, strong writing skills, and an eye for visual design. The role also provides the opportunity to develop into other areas within the business. Role & Responsibilities Develop and maintain the Technology internal communications plan aligned with departmental priorities (this is a strategic and hands on role) Create engaging internal content including email campaigns, intranet updates, digital screens, and presentations for town halls and leadership updates Translate complex technology initiatives into clear, accessible messaging for non-technical audiences Support the development and ongoing management of the Technology intranet, ensuring content is user-friendly, engaging, and up to date Produce visual communication materials including graphics, branded assets, and presentation deck Work closely with Technology leadership and teams to gather information and communicate key updates, initiatives, and successes Identify opportunities to improve internal communications using modern tools, creative formats, and AI technologies Support departmental engagement activities, events, and broader communication initiatives Skills & Experience Experience in internal communications, corporate communications, marketing, or content creation Strong written and visual communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics Experience creating presentations, digital content, intranet pages, or internal campaigns Comfortable working with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams Interest in technology and digital communication tools Proactive, creative, and highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects
31/03/2026
Full time
Internal Communications Manager London, Hybrid (3 days onsite) Package: 65K - 70K + Excellent Bonus + Full corporate bens package Overview A leading FinTech organisation is looking for an Internal Communications Manager to support the Technology function across EMEA. This role will focus on improving how the department communicates internally translating complex technology topics into clear, engaging content for colleagues across the business. Working closely with Technology leadership, the successful candidate will develop internal communications, create engaging content, and enhance internal platforms such as the intranet. The role suits a creative communications professional with an interest in technology, strong writing skills, and an eye for visual design. The role also provides the opportunity to develop into other areas within the business. Role & Responsibilities Develop and maintain the Technology internal communications plan aligned with departmental priorities (this is a strategic and hands on role) Create engaging internal content including email campaigns, intranet updates, digital screens, and presentations for town halls and leadership updates Translate complex technology initiatives into clear, accessible messaging for non-technical audiences Support the development and ongoing management of the Technology intranet, ensuring content is user-friendly, engaging, and up to date Produce visual communication materials including graphics, branded assets, and presentation deck Work closely with Technology leadership and teams to gather information and communicate key updates, initiatives, and successes Identify opportunities to improve internal communications using modern tools, creative formats, and AI technologies Support departmental engagement activities, events, and broader communication initiatives Skills & Experience Experience in internal communications, corporate communications, marketing, or content creation Strong written and visual communication skills with the ability to simplify complex topics Experience creating presentations, digital content, intranet pages, or internal campaigns Comfortable working with stakeholders across technical and non-technical teams Interest in technology and digital communication tools Proactive, creative, and highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects
Would you like to join a Dynamic Organisation in making a difference? We have a Business Development Manager opportunity that might be of interest Our client is a well-established charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals, who are seeking an experienced and passionate Business Development Manager to drive growth and secure vital funding, enabling them to expand their impactful services. What the Business Development Manager role will involve: Prepare compelling and persuasive responses to grant applications, tenders, and high-value funding opportunities. Support the Business Development Director and leadership team in managing complex tender processes. Undertake horizon scanning and pipeline planning to identify new funding prospects both locally and nationally. Develop and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders, funders, and corporate sponsors. Monitor and review grants, contracts, and SLA's, ensuring compliance and quality assurance. Lead and manage project activities such as website redevelopment and data analysis. Contribute to organisational communications, including press releases and annual reports. Support operational activities by analysing data, feedback, and trends to inform organisational improvements. Line manage the Business Support Officer. Ensure all policies, procedures, and reports meet national standards and sector accreditation frameworks. The Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in bid-writing, tenders, or grant application responses. Strong research skills to identify funding opportunities and develop successful proposals. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and engaging content. Good understanding of GDPR and data protection legislation. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills to meet tight deadlines. Line management experience, including staff supervision and appraisals. Full UK driving licence and own vehicle with business insurance (desirable). Company Benefits: Salary of circa £38,000 25 days annual leave + BH, rising with continuous service + Birthday off Flexible working options EAP Enhanced Sick Pay Cycle to Work scheme Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave If you have the skills and experience to match this Business Development Manager role, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to one of the team at Liberty Recruitment Group.
31/03/2026
Full time
Would you like to join a Dynamic Organisation in making a difference? We have a Business Development Manager opportunity that might be of interest Our client is a well-established charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals, who are seeking an experienced and passionate Business Development Manager to drive growth and secure vital funding, enabling them to expand their impactful services. What the Business Development Manager role will involve: Prepare compelling and persuasive responses to grant applications, tenders, and high-value funding opportunities. Support the Business Development Director and leadership team in managing complex tender processes. Undertake horizon scanning and pipeline planning to identify new funding prospects both locally and nationally. Develop and maintain productive relationships with key stakeholders, funders, and corporate sponsors. Monitor and review grants, contracts, and SLA's, ensuring compliance and quality assurance. Lead and manage project activities such as website redevelopment and data analysis. Contribute to organisational communications, including press releases and annual reports. Support operational activities by analysing data, feedback, and trends to inform organisational improvements. Line manage the Business Support Officer. Ensure all policies, procedures, and reports meet national standards and sector accreditation frameworks. The Ideal Candidate: Proven experience in bid-writing, tenders, or grant application responses. Strong research skills to identify funding opportunities and develop successful proposals. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft clear and engaging content. Good understanding of GDPR and data protection legislation. Strong organisational and prioritisation skills to meet tight deadlines. Line management experience, including staff supervision and appraisals. Full UK driving licence and own vehicle with business insurance (desirable). Company Benefits: Salary of circa £38,000 25 days annual leave + BH, rising with continuous service + Birthday off Flexible working options EAP Enhanced Sick Pay Cycle to Work scheme Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave If you have the skills and experience to match this Business Development Manager role, we would love to hear from you! Please reach out to one of the team at Liberty Recruitment Group.
Join us at Barclays as a Mainframe DB2 System Specialist, where you'll help build and maintain resilient infrastructure platforms supporting vital applications and data systems. Apply cutting-edge engineering and automation to ensure reliability, scalability, and security across our core technologies. To be successful as a Mainframe DB2 System Specialist, you should have experience with: Experienced in the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of the IBM DB2 product and of DB2 related products (DB2 CA, DB2 connect, Data Studio,etc). Excellent understanding of Mainframe operating system tools: - TSO, JCL, REXX,SQL etc. Several years practical experience working as a DB2 Systems Programmer. Strong understanding of system performance and monitoring techniques. Some other highly valued skills may include: Experience with Dev Ops tooling e.g. VS Code, Db2 Developer extensions etc. Experience with z/OSMF. Experience with Broadcom and IBM Db2 tools. Experience with Db2 internal and RACF Security. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is based in Knutsford (preferred)/Glasgow. Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Accountabilities Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements. Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution. Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines. Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access. Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach. Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
06/10/2025
Full time
Join us at Barclays as a Mainframe DB2 System Specialist, where you'll help build and maintain resilient infrastructure platforms supporting vital applications and data systems. Apply cutting-edge engineering and automation to ensure reliability, scalability, and security across our core technologies. To be successful as a Mainframe DB2 System Specialist, you should have experience with: Experienced in the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of the IBM DB2 product and of DB2 related products (DB2 CA, DB2 connect, Data Studio,etc). Excellent understanding of Mainframe operating system tools: - TSO, JCL, REXX,SQL etc. Several years practical experience working as a DB2 Systems Programmer. Strong understanding of system performance and monitoring techniques. Some other highly valued skills may include: Experience with Dev Ops tooling e.g. VS Code, Db2 Developer extensions etc. Experience with z/OSMF. Experience with Broadcom and IBM Db2 tools. Experience with Db2 internal and RACF Security. You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills. This role is based in Knutsford (preferred)/Glasgow. Purpose of the role To build and maintain infrastructure platforms and products that support applications and data systems, using hardware, software, networks, and cloud computing platforms as required with the aim of ensuring that the infrastructure is reliable, scalable, and secure. Ensure the reliability, availability, and scalability of the systems, platforms, and technology through the application of software engineering techniques, automation, and best practices in incident response. Accountabilities Build Engineering: Development, delivery, and maintenance of high-quality infrastructure solutions to fulfil business requirements ensuring measurable reliability, performance, availability, and ease of use. Including the identification of the appropriate technologies and solutions to meet business, optimisation, and resourcing requirements. Incident Management: Monitoring of IT infrastructure and system performance to measure, identify, address, and resolve any potential issues, vulnerabilities, or outages. Use of data to drive down mean time to resolution. Automation: Development and implementation of automated tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention, utilising software scripting/coding disciplines. Security: Implementation of a secure configuration and measures to protect infrastructure against cyber-attacks, vulnerabilities, and other security threats, including protection of hardware, software, and data from unauthorised access. Teamwork: Cross-functional collaboration with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define IT Infrastructure requirements, devise solutions, and ensure seamless integration and alignment with business objectives via a data driven approach. Learning: Stay informed of industry technology trends and innovations, and actively contribute to the organization's technology communities to foster a culture of technical excellence and growth. Assistant Vice President Expectations To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions. Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L - Listen and be authentic, E - Energise and inspire, A - Align across the enterprise, D - Develop others. OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes. Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues. Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda. Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done. Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function. Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy. Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively. Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience. Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes. All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship - our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset - to Empower, Challenge and Drive - the operating manual for how we behave.
Join Samaritans and help shape the digital experience that supports millions. We re looking for a Website Manager to lead the development and delivery of Samaritans websites, ensuring they are engaging, accessible, and impactful. This is a pivotal role in our Brand, Content and Digital Engagement team, where you ll lead on digital excellence and work with external partners to grow our reach and improve user journeys. Contract £40,000 - £42,000 per annum plus benefits Full Time (35hrs per week) Permanent Hybrid Linked to Ewell (Surrey) office with flexibility to work from home We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences What you ll do Lead and develop a high-performing Web team Oversee website content strategy and functionality improvements Manage digital aspects of major campaigns and projects Own and optimise our digital ecosystem, including third-party platforms Drive SEO, PPC and content opportunities to increase reach and conversions Champion digital best practice and support internal teams to upskill Use data and analytics to inform decisions and improve performance What you ll bring Strong editorial judgement and digital marketing expertise Experience managing web development and content workflows (Agile experience desirable) Proficiency with CMS platforms (Wagtail experience a plus) Proven leadership and team management skills A data-driven mindset and understanding of user experience principles Knowledge of digital legislation, standards and trends Excellent communication skills and emotional resilience See the full job description and person specification for further information. Why Samaritans? At Samaritans, you ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives. We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported. You ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland. For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this. We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans. Apply now If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You ll be asked to upload your CV and cover letter. Please ensure your cover letter details how you meet the essential skills and experience. We kindly ask that you don t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths. Applications close: 20th October 2025 at 09:00am Interviews: w/c 3rd November 2025
06/10/2025
Full time
Join Samaritans and help shape the digital experience that supports millions. We re looking for a Website Manager to lead the development and delivery of Samaritans websites, ensuring they are engaging, accessible, and impactful. This is a pivotal role in our Brand, Content and Digital Engagement team, where you ll lead on digital excellence and work with external partners to grow our reach and improve user journeys. Contract £40,000 - £42,000 per annum plus benefits Full Time (35hrs per week) Permanent Hybrid Linked to Ewell (Surrey) office with flexibility to work from home We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences What you ll do Lead and develop a high-performing Web team Oversee website content strategy and functionality improvements Manage digital aspects of major campaigns and projects Own and optimise our digital ecosystem, including third-party platforms Drive SEO, PPC and content opportunities to increase reach and conversions Champion digital best practice and support internal teams to upskill Use data and analytics to inform decisions and improve performance What you ll bring Strong editorial judgement and digital marketing expertise Experience managing web development and content workflows (Agile experience desirable) Proficiency with CMS platforms (Wagtail experience a plus) Proven leadership and team management skills A data-driven mindset and understanding of user experience principles Knowledge of digital legislation, standards and trends Excellent communication skills and emotional resilience See the full job description and person specification for further information. Why Samaritans? At Samaritans, you ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives. We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported. You ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland. For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here. You can also visit our careers website to access this. We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans. Apply now If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You ll be asked to upload your CV and cover letter. Please ensure your cover letter details how you meet the essential skills and experience. We kindly ask that you don t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths. Applications close: 20th October 2025 at 09:00am Interviews: w/c 3rd November 2025
The University of Manchester
Manchester, Lancashire
Job Title: AI Skills Lead Location: Oxford Road, Manchester Salary: UoM Grade 7 £47,389 - £58,225 per annum depending on experience Job Type: Fixed Term - 60 months, Full Time - 35 hours per week (1 FTE) Closing Date: 28/09/2025 Our Commitment to Inclusion: We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences, especially those who are underrepresented in tech and leadership roles. If you're excited about this role but unsure whether you meet every requirement please apply anyway. We value potential as much as experience. Lead the University into the AI Future: Whether it's the way we work, learn, discover or make decisions, artificial Intelligence is changing society. At the University of Manchester, we're positively embracing the opportunity AI presents, to transform the organisation boldly and responsibly. We've been pioneers before. We're doing it again. The University of Manchester has always stood at the forefront of progress. We helped usher in the computer age in 1948 with the world's first stored-program computer "The Baby" and Alan Turing helped shape what would become the foundations of AI right here on campus. Home to 25 Nobel laureates, and in the city that helped shape the industrial revolution we've always been a place where innovation meets impact. Manchester 2035 is our long-term strategy to be recognised globally for our research, learning, and civic contribution and AI has a critical role to play, transforming how we teach and learn, reimagining research practices and reshaping operations. We're exploring how this fast-moving technology can support our mission: to advance knowledge, transform lives, and make a difference on a global scale. Artificial Intelligence is already reshaping how we learn, research, and work, but we're at the early stages of this journey. AI is starting to touch every part of university life, from how we support students, to how we conduct research, to how our professional services operate. But for AI to make a real difference, people across the University need the skills, confidence, and curiosity to use it well. That's why we're looking for an AI Skills Lead: to help our community build the confidence and capability to use AI in informed, inclusive and impactful ways. The Role: As our AI Skills Lead, you'll drive the University's learning strategy for AI and data literacy, working across faculties and functions to ensure that every colleague and student is equipped to understand, engage with, and use AI meaningfully. This is your opportunity to shape how one of the UK's leading research universities harnesses AI to drive innovation, enhance education, and transform operations. We're looking for someone to lead the development of AI and data literacy across the University. Someone who can connect the dots between strategy and action, between emerging technologies and real-world challenges, and most importantly, between people. What you will be doing: You'll be part of a small, high-impact Skunkworks innovation team, reporting directly to our Director of AI Innovation and influencing strategy across the institution. This is a new and evolving role, so you'll have plenty of space to shape it, but some of the things you might find yourself doing include: Designing a University-wide approach to AI skills from short-term needs to long-term capability Working with teams across research, teaching, and operations to understand their learning goals Supporting academic and professional services colleagues to build AI into their own work Building or sourcing learning content and resources that are inclusive, engaging, and accessible Nurturing a culture of experimentation encouraging teams to explore, test, and share what works Connecting with partners, peers, and innovators across higher education and beyond Ideally, we are expecting to see: Deep understanding of AI technologies and their application Experience designing and delivering large-scale digital or AI learning strategies Ability to build stakeholder buy-in and shape complex, cross-institutional initiatives Excellent communication able to translate complex concepts into accessible, engaging content What You'll Get: 29 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and December closure days Generous pension scheme Flexible and hybrid working Access to a wide range of staff benefits, including discounts, wellbeing support, and development programmes The chance to lead change in one of the UK's most forward-looking universities Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience of; AI Team Leader, AI Skills Manager, AI Skills Coordinator, AI Director, AI Skills Director, AI Specialist, AI Principal, may also be considered for this role.
02/10/2025
Full time
Job Title: AI Skills Lead Location: Oxford Road, Manchester Salary: UoM Grade 7 £47,389 - £58,225 per annum depending on experience Job Type: Fixed Term - 60 months, Full Time - 35 hours per week (1 FTE) Closing Date: 28/09/2025 Our Commitment to Inclusion: We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences, especially those who are underrepresented in tech and leadership roles. If you're excited about this role but unsure whether you meet every requirement please apply anyway. We value potential as much as experience. Lead the University into the AI Future: Whether it's the way we work, learn, discover or make decisions, artificial Intelligence is changing society. At the University of Manchester, we're positively embracing the opportunity AI presents, to transform the organisation boldly and responsibly. We've been pioneers before. We're doing it again. The University of Manchester has always stood at the forefront of progress. We helped usher in the computer age in 1948 with the world's first stored-program computer "The Baby" and Alan Turing helped shape what would become the foundations of AI right here on campus. Home to 25 Nobel laureates, and in the city that helped shape the industrial revolution we've always been a place where innovation meets impact. Manchester 2035 is our long-term strategy to be recognised globally for our research, learning, and civic contribution and AI has a critical role to play, transforming how we teach and learn, reimagining research practices and reshaping operations. We're exploring how this fast-moving technology can support our mission: to advance knowledge, transform lives, and make a difference on a global scale. Artificial Intelligence is already reshaping how we learn, research, and work, but we're at the early stages of this journey. AI is starting to touch every part of university life, from how we support students, to how we conduct research, to how our professional services operate. But for AI to make a real difference, people across the University need the skills, confidence, and curiosity to use it well. That's why we're looking for an AI Skills Lead: to help our community build the confidence and capability to use AI in informed, inclusive and impactful ways. The Role: As our AI Skills Lead, you'll drive the University's learning strategy for AI and data literacy, working across faculties and functions to ensure that every colleague and student is equipped to understand, engage with, and use AI meaningfully. This is your opportunity to shape how one of the UK's leading research universities harnesses AI to drive innovation, enhance education, and transform operations. We're looking for someone to lead the development of AI and data literacy across the University. Someone who can connect the dots between strategy and action, between emerging technologies and real-world challenges, and most importantly, between people. What you will be doing: You'll be part of a small, high-impact Skunkworks innovation team, reporting directly to our Director of AI Innovation and influencing strategy across the institution. This is a new and evolving role, so you'll have plenty of space to shape it, but some of the things you might find yourself doing include: Designing a University-wide approach to AI skills from short-term needs to long-term capability Working with teams across research, teaching, and operations to understand their learning goals Supporting academic and professional services colleagues to build AI into their own work Building or sourcing learning content and resources that are inclusive, engaging, and accessible Nurturing a culture of experimentation encouraging teams to explore, test, and share what works Connecting with partners, peers, and innovators across higher education and beyond Ideally, we are expecting to see: Deep understanding of AI technologies and their application Experience designing and delivering large-scale digital or AI learning strategies Ability to build stakeholder buy-in and shape complex, cross-institutional initiatives Excellent communication able to translate complex concepts into accessible, engaging content What You'll Get: 29 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and December closure days Generous pension scheme Flexible and hybrid working Access to a wide range of staff benefits, including discounts, wellbeing support, and development programmes The chance to lead change in one of the UK's most forward-looking universities Please click APPLY to be redirected to our website to complete an application form. Candidates with experience of; AI Team Leader, AI Skills Manager, AI Skills Coordinator, AI Director, AI Skills Director, AI Specialist, AI Principal, may also be considered for this role.
Company description We think big. And act bigger. Stay versatile and interconnected. We approach everything with an inventive spirit and rigorous mindset. Individually we're great, but as a team we're unstoppable. Together, we seek out opportunities, frame problems and solve complex challenges. Our collective brilliance exposes breakthroughs. Our capability unleashes creativity. We pursue a new perspective and deliver a new kind of ROI. Zenith International is the central team, primarily based in London, supporting our local Zenith markets, leading new business efforts, developing thought-leadership, and driving network development for our 250 offices across 95 countries with over 8,000 staff worldwide. We house a large team of multi-faceted communications planners, digital and innovation specialists and client leadership teams. Our global client portfolio comprises a range of category leaders including Adobe, Reckitt, TikTok, Edrington, Coty and Electrolux. Our Commitment At Zenith International, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger and help drive invention in the work we do for our clients better. We also believe it enables a greater idea exchange that fuels innovation and best reflects diverse consumer experiences. We are committed to encouraging our talent to participate in Publicis Groupe's wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, which includes professional development experiences and participation in the company's many business resource groups. These include VivaWomen!, Égalité, MOCA (Men Of Colour Alliance) and more than a dozen others that are thriving across our network. Through advocacy, education and inclusion we foster greater collaboration among our people, which in turn inspires work that provides better experiences for our clients and their consumers. Overview In March 2023, Publicis Media won the Adobe business for Europe, APAC, and Japan. We have established the Adobe.pub team to act as a seamless extension of the Adobe marketing team. Adobe.pub sits within the Zenith Global team and benefits from the opportunity, infrastructure and culture of one of the best international agencies in London. This is an incredible opportunity to drive growth and change on a fast-growing, game-changing Publicis Media client. We are looking for a Paid Social Account Director to work on the Adobe Document Product Group. This role reports to Performance Lead for Adobe EMEA. This is an opportunity for a talented individual to implement the tactical day to day of the Paid social campaigns and ensure accounts are aligned with the central strategy and adhere to best practice. At the same time, this role is also responsible for contributing to community and best practice sharing across the Paid Social community on all 3 product groups on Adobe in EMEA. Responsibilities Planning, managing and activating multi-market campaigns on all global Paid Social platforms Involved with using tech partners and managing brand safety, verification and data providers, such as Sprinklr, Smartly, DV, IAS, Moat, Nielsen etc. Managing a team, hiring and developing talent, training, conducting appraisals, as well as performance management Use knowledge of first and third party measurement solutions and up to date with incoming industry changes around privacy and identity Strategic and commercially minded in planning goals for their teams as well as being able to shape and develop a biddable strategy Qualifications Strong client and stakeholder management Been part of a management/leadership team focusing not only on their account team but a wider team Able to manage and activate paid social campaigns Knowledge and experience in paid social planning and response to brief Additional information Zenith International has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer; WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care. BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment. GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre. Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us! Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).
01/09/2025
Full time
Company description We think big. And act bigger. Stay versatile and interconnected. We approach everything with an inventive spirit and rigorous mindset. Individually we're great, but as a team we're unstoppable. Together, we seek out opportunities, frame problems and solve complex challenges. Our collective brilliance exposes breakthroughs. Our capability unleashes creativity. We pursue a new perspective and deliver a new kind of ROI. Zenith International is the central team, primarily based in London, supporting our local Zenith markets, leading new business efforts, developing thought-leadership, and driving network development for our 250 offices across 95 countries with over 8,000 staff worldwide. We house a large team of multi-faceted communications planners, digital and innovation specialists and client leadership teams. Our global client portfolio comprises a range of category leaders including Adobe, Reckitt, TikTok, Edrington, Coty and Electrolux. Our Commitment At Zenith International, we believe that fostering an inclusive culture where all talent can thrive makes our company stronger and help drive invention in the work we do for our clients better. We also believe it enables a greater idea exchange that fuels innovation and best reflects diverse consumer experiences. We are committed to encouraging our talent to participate in Publicis Groupe's wide variety of talent engagement and inclusion programming, which includes professional development experiences and participation in the company's many business resource groups. These include VivaWomen!, Égalité, MOCA (Men Of Colour Alliance) and more than a dozen others that are thriving across our network. Through advocacy, education and inclusion we foster greater collaboration among our people, which in turn inspires work that provides better experiences for our clients and their consumers. Overview In March 2023, Publicis Media won the Adobe business for Europe, APAC, and Japan. We have established the Adobe.pub team to act as a seamless extension of the Adobe marketing team. Adobe.pub sits within the Zenith Global team and benefits from the opportunity, infrastructure and culture of one of the best international agencies in London. This is an incredible opportunity to drive growth and change on a fast-growing, game-changing Publicis Media client. We are looking for a Paid Social Account Director to work on the Adobe Document Product Group. This role reports to Performance Lead for Adobe EMEA. This is an opportunity for a talented individual to implement the tactical day to day of the Paid social campaigns and ensure accounts are aligned with the central strategy and adhere to best practice. At the same time, this role is also responsible for contributing to community and best practice sharing across the Paid Social community on all 3 product groups on Adobe in EMEA. Responsibilities Planning, managing and activating multi-market campaigns on all global Paid Social platforms Involved with using tech partners and managing brand safety, verification and data providers, such as Sprinklr, Smartly, DV, IAS, Moat, Nielsen etc. Managing a team, hiring and developing talent, training, conducting appraisals, as well as performance management Use knowledge of first and third party measurement solutions and up to date with incoming industry changes around privacy and identity Strategic and commercially minded in planning goals for their teams as well as being able to shape and develop a biddable strategy Qualifications Strong client and stakeholder management Been part of a management/leadership team focusing not only on their account team but a wider team Able to manage and activate paid social campaigns Knowledge and experience in paid social planning and response to brief Additional information Zenith International has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer; WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year. REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care. BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching. FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave. FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment. GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre. Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us! Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process. Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG's (Employee Action Groups).
Senior Digital Product Manager - Website & Content Platforms Location: London - hybrid working 3 days in office, 2 days work from home (flexibility may be required) Salary: £50,000-£55,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday Contract type: 12 month fixed term contract About the Role Our client a leading not-for-profit organisation is seeking a Senior Digital Product Manager to lead the next phase of their website and content platform strategy. This is a high-impact role for a digital leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, user experience, and technology. You'll take ownership of the website as a central digital product, shaping its future direction, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering continuous improvements that generate real value for members and stakeholders. With a recently upgraded CMS in place, the focus will be on refining core user journeys, defining product requirements, and driving enhancements that support membership growth, donations, and engagement. This is a role for someone who can combine strategic vision with hands-on product management, delivering user-centred solutions that align with organisational goals. Key Responsibilities Digital Product Strategy & Management Own the website product roadmap, prioritising enhancements to maximise impact for users and the organisation Lead a user-centred, evidence-driven approach, using analytics and research to inform decisions Collaborate with internal teams and agency partners to define requirements, scope features, and manage development Oversee the CMS strategy, ensuring innovation, scalability, and continuous improvement Set KPIs, track performance, and iterate to optimise user journeys Project & Stakeholder Leadership Manage multiple strategic projects alongside "business as usual" website updates Balance user needs, technical feasibility, and organisational priorities Present updates, blockers, and recommendations to senior leadership, advocating for best practices in digital product management Influence decision-making at a strategic level through data-informed insights Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of three direct reports Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture, embedding the organisation's values across all projects Ensure ongoing professional development, performance management, and wellbeing support for team members Manage departmental budgets, ensuring responsible oversight of expenditure and investment What We're Looking For Proven experience leading digital products or platforms in mission-driven organisations, ideally in charity, cultural, or membership-focused contexts Expertise in CMS platforms, digital content strategy, SEO, and user-centred design Strong track record of creating and delivering product roadmaps and strategies in complex environments Skilled in Agile or blended delivery approaches, with experience managing internal teams and external agencies Exceptional communication and influencing skills, able to advocate for digital product thinking with senior stakeholders How to Apply If you are an experienced digital product leader with a passion for user-centred design and driving organisational impact, please click below to apply.
01/09/2025
Full time
Senior Digital Product Manager - Website & Content Platforms Location: London - hybrid working 3 days in office, 2 days work from home (flexibility may be required) Salary: £50,000-£55,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits Hours: 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday Contract type: 12 month fixed term contract About the Role Our client a leading not-for-profit organisation is seeking a Senior Digital Product Manager to lead the next phase of their website and content platform strategy. This is a high-impact role for a digital leader who thrives at the intersection of strategy, user experience, and technology. You'll take ownership of the website as a central digital product, shaping its future direction, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering continuous improvements that generate real value for members and stakeholders. With a recently upgraded CMS in place, the focus will be on refining core user journeys, defining product requirements, and driving enhancements that support membership growth, donations, and engagement. This is a role for someone who can combine strategic vision with hands-on product management, delivering user-centred solutions that align with organisational goals. Key Responsibilities Digital Product Strategy & Management Own the website product roadmap, prioritising enhancements to maximise impact for users and the organisation Lead a user-centred, evidence-driven approach, using analytics and research to inform decisions Collaborate with internal teams and agency partners to define requirements, scope features, and manage development Oversee the CMS strategy, ensuring innovation, scalability, and continuous improvement Set KPIs, track performance, and iterate to optimise user journeys Project & Stakeholder Leadership Manage multiple strategic projects alongside "business as usual" website updates Balance user needs, technical feasibility, and organisational priorities Present updates, blockers, and recommendations to senior leadership, advocating for best practices in digital product management Influence decision-making at a strategic level through data-informed insights Team Leadership & Development Lead, mentor, and develop a multidisciplinary team of three direct reports Foster a collaborative, inclusive culture, embedding the organisation's values across all projects Ensure ongoing professional development, performance management, and wellbeing support for team members Manage departmental budgets, ensuring responsible oversight of expenditure and investment What We're Looking For Proven experience leading digital products or platforms in mission-driven organisations, ideally in charity, cultural, or membership-focused contexts Expertise in CMS platforms, digital content strategy, SEO, and user-centred design Strong track record of creating and delivering product roadmaps and strategies in complex environments Skilled in Agile or blended delivery approaches, with experience managing internal teams and external agencies Exceptional communication and influencing skills, able to advocate for digital product thinking with senior stakeholders How to Apply If you are an experienced digital product leader with a passion for user-centred design and driving organisational impact, please click below to apply.
British Heart Foundation (BHF) is transforming its digital products and services to deliver more impactful, personalised experiences, increase fundraising income, and provide vital support to the 7.6 million people in the UK living with heart and circulatory conditions. As our new SEO Manager, you ll lead a strategic shift in how we grow the visibility and reach of our digital content across search engines and AI-powered platforms. This is a key role in helping us connect with more people, drive engagement, and support our mission to save and improve lives. You ll be responsible for: Leading the development and delivery of BHF s SEO strategy to boost organic visibility, drive engagement, and support fundraising and awareness goals. Monitoring performance using SEO and analytics tools, producing clear and accessible reports, and adapting strategies in response to evolving search trends including the impact of generative AI. Collaborating with content designers, technical teams, and marketing colleagues to create high-quality, user-focused content that meets search intent and reflects BHF s mission. Optimising website structure, on-page elements, and technical aspects such as page speed, mobile usability, and crawlability to improve ranking and indexing. Delivering SEO training and best practice guidance to internal teams, while supporting local search visibility and contributing to UX reviews and link-building efforts. About you You ll bring a strong track record of improving organic performance for large websites, with experience of developing and implementing SEO strategies that respond to the evolving search landscape including mitigating traffic loss from AI-generated content. You re confident using a range of SEO tools (such as GA4, Search Console, Semrush, Ahrefs, and Screaming Frog) to monitor performance, identify opportunities, and use insights to inform decision-making. You also have experience working with cross-functional teams to align SEO with broader digital and organisational goals. You have a solid grasp of digital PR, link-building, and local SEO strategies, and understand how these areas are shifting in response to generative AI and changing search behaviours. In addition, you ll bring: A deep understanding of SEO principles, including technical SEO and on-page optimisation, with experience implementing changes through a CMS. Experience conducting thorough keyword research, competitor analysis, and reporting on performance including setting and tracking KPIs. Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present insights and strategies clearly to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership. Knowledge of how content, UX, and technical elements such as site architecture, page speed, and mobile optimisation impact SEO, and the ability to use this insight to make informed decisions and recommendations. Experience training and supporting others to deliver high-quality, search-optimised content, along with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines. Working arrangements This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and 1- 2 days per week, on average, in either our Birmingham, London or Northampton office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. About us We value and respect every individual s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed. Benefits To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF, please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page. Interview process Interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams, we planning on having two stage of interview. First stages are planned for w/c 15 Sep 2025.
27/08/2025
Full time
British Heart Foundation (BHF) is transforming its digital products and services to deliver more impactful, personalised experiences, increase fundraising income, and provide vital support to the 7.6 million people in the UK living with heart and circulatory conditions. As our new SEO Manager, you ll lead a strategic shift in how we grow the visibility and reach of our digital content across search engines and AI-powered platforms. This is a key role in helping us connect with more people, drive engagement, and support our mission to save and improve lives. You ll be responsible for: Leading the development and delivery of BHF s SEO strategy to boost organic visibility, drive engagement, and support fundraising and awareness goals. Monitoring performance using SEO and analytics tools, producing clear and accessible reports, and adapting strategies in response to evolving search trends including the impact of generative AI. Collaborating with content designers, technical teams, and marketing colleagues to create high-quality, user-focused content that meets search intent and reflects BHF s mission. Optimising website structure, on-page elements, and technical aspects such as page speed, mobile usability, and crawlability to improve ranking and indexing. Delivering SEO training and best practice guidance to internal teams, while supporting local search visibility and contributing to UX reviews and link-building efforts. About you You ll bring a strong track record of improving organic performance for large websites, with experience of developing and implementing SEO strategies that respond to the evolving search landscape including mitigating traffic loss from AI-generated content. You re confident using a range of SEO tools (such as GA4, Search Console, Semrush, Ahrefs, and Screaming Frog) to monitor performance, identify opportunities, and use insights to inform decision-making. You also have experience working with cross-functional teams to align SEO with broader digital and organisational goals. You have a solid grasp of digital PR, link-building, and local SEO strategies, and understand how these areas are shifting in response to generative AI and changing search behaviours. In addition, you ll bring: A deep understanding of SEO principles, including technical SEO and on-page optimisation, with experience implementing changes through a CMS. Experience conducting thorough keyword research, competitor analysis, and reporting on performance including setting and tracking KPIs. Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to present insights and strategies clearly to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership. Knowledge of how content, UX, and technical elements such as site architecture, page speed, and mobile optimisation impact SEO, and the ability to use this insight to make informed decisions and recommendations. Experience training and supporting others to deliver high-quality, search-optimised content, along with a collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across teams and disciplines. Working arrangements This is a hybrid role, where your work will be split between your home and 1- 2 days per week, on average, in either our Birmingham, London or Northampton office. This may vary from time to time, so you will need to work in a flexible way to unlock your best work for our cause. About us We value and respect every individual s unique contribution, celebrate diversity, and make inclusion part of what we do every day. Our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Strategy, Igniting Change, along with our internal EDI group, Kaleidoscope, and a growing number of employee network groups (our Affinity Groups), help us create an environment where all our colleagues and volunteers can succeed. Benefits To find out more about the benefits available at the BHF, please download our benefits document at the bottom of our advert page. Interview process Interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams, we planning on having two stage of interview. First stages are planned for w/c 15 Sep 2025.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a SAP Senior Project Manager to join one of the world's top 10 IT service providers delivering solutions to more than 9,000 customers worldwide.
** Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions **
The Role at a Glance:
Senior SAP Project Manager
Home Working / Occasional Visits to Office and Client Sites as Required
Up to £110,000 per annum Plus Benefits
Permanent - Full Time
Product / Service: Global authority in Enterprise SAP Consulting & SAP Managed Services
Values: Clients First, Foresight and Teamwork
Who we are:
We are a global SAP Platinum Partner with over 9,000 SAP experts across 29 countries.
We have a range of businesses, including multinationals and very large household names in our portfolio, across many industries and countries. We have a large number of consultants, UK wide, who provide support across all SAP areas as their primary job function.
We take care of our customers’ solutions from A to Z, transforming trust into value. From analysing and optimising customer processes, to implementing tailored solutions to suit their needs, to service and maintenance of their SAP system landscape.
We work collaboratively with our own teams, the project delivery teams and our customers to ensure long term support excellence and vision.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities will include:
+ Creating, maintaining and developing relationships to sustain client interest and growth
+ Solving problems through a wide knowledge spectrum and experience
+ Providing strategic support to help clients with changes/transformation
+ Managing and delivering projects in accordance with defined guidelines and budget to a high quality
+ Developing your own knowledge to share with the team
+ Assisting with the on boarding and orientation, training of new employees actively supporting the team and its development
+ Giving the project team clear input of the project procedure and of the requirements
+ Being responsible for the project planning with respect to people, cost and deadlines
+ Contributing to technical discussions with integration know-how
+ Taking responsibility for revenue, & cost, as well as employees and the result in the project
+ Increasing and escalating sales opportunities thereby maximising revenue for the organisation
+ Leading the project team and supporting the team as needed
About you:
+ Minimum 10 years overall experience with at least 6 years experience in a relevant domain, industry and/or project experience
+ Successful delivery and experience of involvement in all elements of 10 full project life cycles on large size projects
+ Broad and deep understanding of ASAP methodology, preferably certified
+ Multiple full SAP project life cycles, end to end experience from project initiation through to go-live as well as experience of managing multiple medium to large projects £2M+ value
+ Prince 2 certification and/or experience of Agile methodologies e.g. Scrum an advantage
+ Demonstrable experience of accurate and effective project reporting, both internal and external
+ Experience in deploying SAP solutions in some of the following industries: discrete manufacturing, engineering, process manufacturing, wholesale, consumer products
+ Produces high quality project and bid documentation plus quality assurance reviews
+ Able to lead and coordinate integrated workshops with detail and complexity
+ Understands complex contracts at the appropriate level in order to track content with respect to costs and benefits in the project
+ Clear understanding of the overall processes in the project and can give professional support in discussions and enable decisions
+ A full UK driving licence and be willing to travel frequently to different UK customer sites
Join us to start the journey that is your career path. Career opportunities exist along multiple route maps from people and leadership, products and expertise and project management. Which route you take is up to you and we are on hand to provide guidance and support.
We are an equal opportunities employer. You must be eligible to work in the UK and prepared to undergo high level security clearance
Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager
Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details.
If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR
01/06/2025
This is a fantastic opportunity for a SAP Senior Project Manager to join one of the world's top 10 IT service providers delivering solutions to more than 9,000 customers worldwide.
** Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions **
The Role at a Glance:
Senior SAP Project Manager
Home Working / Occasional Visits to Office and Client Sites as Required
Up to £110,000 per annum Plus Benefits
Permanent - Full Time
Product / Service: Global authority in Enterprise SAP Consulting & SAP Managed Services
Values: Clients First, Foresight and Teamwork
Who we are:
We are a global SAP Platinum Partner with over 9,000 SAP experts across 29 countries.
We have a range of businesses, including multinationals and very large household names in our portfolio, across many industries and countries. We have a large number of consultants, UK wide, who provide support across all SAP areas as their primary job function.
We take care of our customers’ solutions from A to Z, transforming trust into value. From analysing and optimising customer processes, to implementing tailored solutions to suit their needs, to service and maintenance of their SAP system landscape.
We work collaboratively with our own teams, the project delivery teams and our customers to ensure long term support excellence and vision.
Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities will include:
+ Creating, maintaining and developing relationships to sustain client interest and growth
+ Solving problems through a wide knowledge spectrum and experience
+ Providing strategic support to help clients with changes/transformation
+ Managing and delivering projects in accordance with defined guidelines and budget to a high quality
+ Developing your own knowledge to share with the team
+ Assisting with the on boarding and orientation, training of new employees actively supporting the team and its development
+ Giving the project team clear input of the project procedure and of the requirements
+ Being responsible for the project planning with respect to people, cost and deadlines
+ Contributing to technical discussions with integration know-how
+ Taking responsibility for revenue, & cost, as well as employees and the result in the project
+ Increasing and escalating sales opportunities thereby maximising revenue for the organisation
+ Leading the project team and supporting the team as needed
About you:
+ Minimum 10 years overall experience with at least 6 years experience in a relevant domain, industry and/or project experience
+ Successful delivery and experience of involvement in all elements of 10 full project life cycles on large size projects
+ Broad and deep understanding of ASAP methodology, preferably certified
+ Multiple full SAP project life cycles, end to end experience from project initiation through to go-live as well as experience of managing multiple medium to large projects £2M+ value
+ Prince 2 certification and/or experience of Agile methodologies e.g. Scrum an advantage
+ Demonstrable experience of accurate and effective project reporting, both internal and external
+ Experience in deploying SAP solutions in some of the following industries: discrete manufacturing, engineering, process manufacturing, wholesale, consumer products
+ Produces high quality project and bid documentation plus quality assurance reviews
+ Able to lead and coordinate integrated workshops with detail and complexity
+ Understands complex contracts at the appropriate level in order to track content with respect to costs and benefits in the project
+ Clear understanding of the overall processes in the project and can give professional support in discussions and enable decisions
+ A full UK driving licence and be willing to travel frequently to different UK customer sites
Join us to start the journey that is your career path. Career opportunities exist along multiple route maps from people and leadership, products and expertise and project management. Which route you take is up to you and we are on hand to provide guidance and support.
We are an equal opportunities employer. You must be eligible to work in the UK and prepared to undergo high level security clearance
Sounds like a good fit? Apply here for a fast-track path to the Hiring Manager
Application notice... We take your privacy seriously. When you apply, we shall process your details and pass your application to our client for review for this vacancy only. As you might expect you may be contacted by email, text or telephone. Your data is processed on the basis of our legitimate interests in fulfilling the recruitment process. Please refer to our Data Privacy Policy & Notice on our website for further details.
If you have any pre-application questions please contact us first quoting the job title & ref. Good luck, Team RR
Head of Development
Location: Hybrid working - home and at our office near London Bridge
Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Grade: IT6
Salary: Circa £85,000 - £89,000 per annum
We are looking for a Head of Development to join our team.
This is a leadership role within IT with managerial and commercial responsibilities, requiring experience and knowledge in modern software development technologies and practices to ensure that we can develop and release software change rapidly and to a high standard.
You will ensure that we have the development capability and capacity aligned with our technologies, demand and strategy. Currently, this is delivered using predominantly outsourced suppliers. Thus, you will be responsible for managing the commercial relationships and their performance, ensuring they work seamlessly with our internal teams. You will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective testing frameworks and practices, ensuring strong collaboration between IT and business teams to align testing objectives and deliver high-quality software.
You will assist the CTO in defining, driving, and delivering technology strategies while also serving as a source of innovation, ensuring that Kaplan maintains and strengthens its leadership position in our chosen markets.
What you’ll bring to the role
Skills & Experience
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Agile software development frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban
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Secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and DevOps delivery model
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Developing and maintaining high-performing, highly available applications based on a variety of architectures (e.g. microservice, distributed, monolithic)
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Cloud technologies, platforms and services (AWS and Azure)
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AI technologies for enhancing productivity and application capabilities (Copilot)
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Establishing and refining test strategies and methods across the development lifecycle
Development tooling:
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Development work management (Azure DevOps Boards)
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Source control management (Azure DevOps, TFS, Git)
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Deployment (Azure DevOps Pipelines, Octopus Deploy)
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Code quality and vulnerability management (SonarQube, Snyk, Qualys)
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Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
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Infrastructure as code (Terraform)
Development languages, frameworks and platforms:
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Web content management systems (Sitefinity, WordPress)
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C# / .NET Framework / .NET Core
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JavaScript & JavaScript frameworks
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Structured Query Language (SQL)
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PowerShell
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Web protocols and internet-based technologies – HTTP, XML, JSON, REST, JavaScript, LTI, TLS, API management
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Testing tools such as Selenium and JMeter
Experience developing or working on the following applications:
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Ecommerce and portal websites
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Enterprise resource planning (Dynamics NAV, Business Central)
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Learning management systems (Brightspace, Moodle)
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Enterprise data and reporting systems (SQL Server, Power BI, Databricks)
What we do
Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy / tax / finance & banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we've helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals.
We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world’s largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.
What we believe in
Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower & support, create opportunity, drive results together.
Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive.
To view our candidate privacy notice click here.
Our Values
We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success.
• Act with integrity
• Empower and support
• Create opportunity
• Grow knowledge
• Drive results together
What we offer
As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• 28 days annual leave + option to purchase more
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
• Private medical, income protection, and life insurance
• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
• Company pension contributions
• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
01/06/2025
Head of Development
Location: Hybrid working - home and at our office near London Bridge
Working pattern: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Number of roles: 1
Grade: IT6
Salary: Circa £85,000 - £89,000 per annum
We are looking for a Head of Development to join our team.
This is a leadership role within IT with managerial and commercial responsibilities, requiring experience and knowledge in modern software development technologies and practices to ensure that we can develop and release software change rapidly and to a high standard.
You will ensure that we have the development capability and capacity aligned with our technologies, demand and strategy. Currently, this is delivered using predominantly outsourced suppliers. Thus, you will be responsible for managing the commercial relationships and their performance, ensuring they work seamlessly with our internal teams. You will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining effective testing frameworks and practices, ensuring strong collaboration between IT and business teams to align testing objectives and deliver high-quality software.
You will assist the CTO in defining, driving, and delivering technology strategies while also serving as a source of innovation, ensuring that Kaplan maintains and strengthens its leadership position in our chosen markets.
What you’ll bring to the role
Skills & Experience
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Agile software development frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban
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Secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) and DevOps delivery model
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Developing and maintaining high-performing, highly available applications based on a variety of architectures (e.g. microservice, distributed, monolithic)
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Cloud technologies, platforms and services (AWS and Azure)
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AI technologies for enhancing productivity and application capabilities (Copilot)
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Establishing and refining test strategies and methods across the development lifecycle
Development tooling:
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Development work management (Azure DevOps Boards)
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Source control management (Azure DevOps, TFS, Git)
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Deployment (Azure DevOps Pipelines, Octopus Deploy)
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Code quality and vulnerability management (SonarQube, Snyk, Qualys)
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Containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes)
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Infrastructure as code (Terraform)
Development languages, frameworks and platforms:
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Web content management systems (Sitefinity, WordPress)
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C# / .NET Framework / .NET Core
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JavaScript & JavaScript frameworks
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Structured Query Language (SQL)
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PowerShell
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Web protocols and internet-based technologies – HTTP, XML, JSON, REST, JavaScript, LTI, TLS, API management
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Testing tools such as Selenium and JMeter
Experience developing or working on the following applications:
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Ecommerce and portal websites
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Enterprise resource planning (Dynamics NAV, Business Central)
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Learning management systems (Brightspace, Moodle)
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Enterprise data and reporting systems (SQL Server, Power BI, Databricks)
What we do
Kaplan Professional is a leading provider of apprenticeships, accountancy / tax / finance & banking courses, and professional assessments. For almost 80 years, we've helped shape the development and careers of finance professionals.
We are part of the Kaplan group, one of the world’s largest and most diverse education and assessment providers. We operate in over 30 countries and maintain relationships and partnerships with more than 1,000 school districts, colleges and universities, professional bodies and over 10,000 businesses. Our vast breadth and scope in terms of both capabilities and assets sets us apart.
What we believe in
Our goal is for Kaplan to be a great place to work where everybody can succeed, so we truly live and breathe our values: act with integrity, grow knowledge, empower & support, create opportunity, drive results together.
Kaplan is a global organisation whose mission is rooted in providing equal access to education and opportunities for advancement to people of all backgrounds. We believe diversity, equity and inclusion - of culture, experiences, perspectives - are paramount to creating success and opportunity in an ever-changing world. As an educator, partner and employer, Kaplan is committed to promoting an equitable world in which diverse talent can develop, advance and thrive.
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Our Values
We live, breathe and celebrate our values - they drive what we believe in, how we behave and guide us in creating a culture of success.
• Act with integrity
• Empower and support
• Create opportunity
• Grow knowledge
• Drive results together
What we offer
As well as a competitive salary, transparent pay structures, hybrid/home working where possible, and paths for career progression, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• 28 days annual leave + option to purchase more
• Season ticket loan and cycle to work scheme
• Big discounts on Kaplan courses for you and your family
• Private medical, income protection, and life insurance
• 24/7 confidential helpline providing counselling and other support services
• Company pension contributions
• Maternity, Adoption, Shared Parental and Paternity/Partner pay which is well above statutory levels
Head of Project Delivery and Governance
London Borough of Enfield £81,393 to £98,406
Enfield Council is a diverse borough with some of the most exciting transformational regeneration projects happening anywhere in the United Kingdom. As a Council, we are changing the lives of young and vulnerable people through youth programmes and projects. We are increasing our in-borough Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision so that we can care for and educate our children and young people locally in a setting that is right for them. Our SMART Living project is utilising technology to enable Adult Social Care users to achieve happiness, safety and independence and reduce isolation. We deliver award-winning environmental programmes which are enhancing our green spaces and waterways across the borough and bringing rain gardens and sustainable drainage to our urban centres – helping London in our journey to net zero and adapt to a changing climate. As part of our work to keep Enfield clean, we are continuing to support residents and businesses to make better use of resources, reduce waste and improve recycling rates. We are committed to delivering on our five priorities for the borough and its residents, which includes clean and green places; strong, healthy and safe communities, thriving children and young people; more and better homes; and an economy that works for everyone. Underpinning our Workforce Strategy 2023-2028 and Council Plan 2023-2026 is the need to have a forward looking Digital Services team, who can deliver a for for purpose, fit for future technology and project landscape to allow us to create, achieve and exceed our Digital Strategy. Our values are to be bold; make a difference; and show you care. Our behaviours are to take responsibility; be open, honest and respectful; listen and learn; and work together to find solutions.
THE ROLE
Head of Projects Delivery and Governance will lead the projects and programme function, providing strategic direction and leadership to the team managing the technical change programme and project portfolio, ensuring projects are prioritised, adequately resourced, successfully delivered on time and providing excellent VFM whilst being respectful of project governance. A crucial part of this role will be preparing and presenting any business cases and overseeing all IG and FOI requests making sure that they are responded to in a timely manner in accordance with guidelines.
INFORMATION
For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below. For more information, please contact Rosalind Lambert via EnfieldProjects@starfishsearch.com or on 07756292779
08/07/2024
Full time
Head of Project Delivery and Governance
London Borough of Enfield £81,393 to £98,406
Enfield Council is a diverse borough with some of the most exciting transformational regeneration projects happening anywhere in the United Kingdom. As a Council, we are changing the lives of young and vulnerable people through youth programmes and projects. We are increasing our in-borough Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision so that we can care for and educate our children and young people locally in a setting that is right for them. Our SMART Living project is utilising technology to enable Adult Social Care users to achieve happiness, safety and independence and reduce isolation. We deliver award-winning environmental programmes which are enhancing our green spaces and waterways across the borough and bringing rain gardens and sustainable drainage to our urban centres – helping London in our journey to net zero and adapt to a changing climate. As part of our work to keep Enfield clean, we are continuing to support residents and businesses to make better use of resources, reduce waste and improve recycling rates. We are committed to delivering on our five priorities for the borough and its residents, which includes clean and green places; strong, healthy and safe communities, thriving children and young people; more and better homes; and an economy that works for everyone. Underpinning our Workforce Strategy 2023-2028 and Council Plan 2023-2026 is the need to have a forward looking Digital Services team, who can deliver a for for purpose, fit for future technology and project landscape to allow us to create, achieve and exceed our Digital Strategy. Our values are to be bold; make a difference; and show you care. Our behaviours are to take responsibility; be open, honest and respectful; listen and learn; and work together to find solutions.
THE ROLE
Head of Projects Delivery and Governance will lead the projects and programme function, providing strategic direction and leadership to the team managing the technical change programme and project portfolio, ensuring projects are prioritised, adequately resourced, successfully delivered on time and providing excellent VFM whilst being respectful of project governance. A crucial part of this role will be preparing and presenting any business cases and overseeing all IG and FOI requests making sure that they are responded to in a timely manner in accordance with guidelines.
INFORMATION
For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below. For more information, please contact Rosalind Lambert via EnfieldProjects@starfishsearch.com or on 07756292779
Job Introduction We are looking for a Software Engineering Team Lead to help us expand our Sport Apps team in Salford. You will have a leading role in an engineering team responsible for Sport Apps that delivers an intuitive and engaging experience to millions of audience members every day. We want the BBC to be as renowned for the quality of its engineering as it is for the quality of its content. We aspire to be the best so that we can engineer outstanding digital products, at scale. Working here in an engineering role means being part of a world-class team and a chance to do the most meaningful work of your career The BBC's digital products play a key role in our mission to inform, educate and entertain the audience. We are looking for Software Engineering Team Leads to join the team. These are great opportunities to play a key role in the future of products used by millions. The BBC offers an inclusive workplace where the principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of our everyday goals and behaviour. We select candidates for our positions on the basis of merit and as an equal opportunity employer we value diversity and all of the benefits it brings. Role Responsibility Role Responsibility People: Key role in leading a multidisciplinary team Line management responsibilities for 4/5 engineers Assisting with recruiting and onboarding new team members Mentoring and developing team members and peers to help them to reach their potential Inspiring and motivating the team to help them deliver a world class streaming experience Help to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture across Audience Content Experience, which includes News & Sport, Childrens, Education & Longtail, Content Discovery and Channels & Product Excellence. Technical Leadership: Building, maintaining and evolving a Sports App Playing a key role in the technical direction of Sport Advocate new technologies and approaches to ensure our products are industry leading Providing domain expertise across the mobile teams Ensuring a high standard of engineering excellence within our product Delivery: Work with cross discipline partners to plan and commit to quarterly deliverables Work with stakeholders across the News & Sport organisation to align with goals and mission Delivering features using agile development practices Seeking out new tools and methodologies to evolve our development processes Are you the right candidate? Ideal Candidate: Have the ability to lead, coach mentor and line manage a team of 4+ engineers Have experience working with cross discipline peers including Product Managers, Delivery Mangers and Design Leads Be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels in an organisation Strong Android experience, with deep understanding of Android app architecture and design idioms Proficient in Kotlin and Java Strong understanding of OOP, analysis and decoupled design Demonstrable understanding of Test-Driven Development Experience of source control systems such as Git A track record of producing maintainable code within collaborative environments Ability to rapidly acquire new software skills and to work with new technologies Desirable: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent Experience with both Android and iOS development Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment in mobile apps Web services integration (REST, JSON) in a mobile environment Experience with Agile/Scrum/Kanban project management methodologies Knowledge of Amazon Web Services Package Description Band: D Contract type: Permanent Location: London / Salford Quay House We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application . There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. The situation regarding the coronavirus outbreak is developing quickly and the BBC is keen to continue to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people across the BBC, while continuing to protect our services. To reduce the risk access to BBC buildings is limited to those essential to our broadcast output. From Wednesday 18 th March until further notice all assessments and interviews will be conducted remotely. For more information go to Mae'r sefyllfa gyda'r coronafeirws yn datblygu'n gyflym, ac mae'r BBC yn awyddus i barhau i sicrhau diogelwch a lles pobl ar draws y BBC, gan barhau i warchod ein gwasanaethau hefyd. I leihau'r risg, dim ond y bobl sy'n hanfodol i'n hallbwn darlledu fydd yn cael mynediad i adeiladau'r BBC. O ddydd Mercher 18 fed Mawrth ymlaen, bydd pob asesiad a chyfweliad yn cael ei gynnal o bell, nes rhoddir gwybod yn wahanol. I gael mwy o wybodaeth, ewch i About the BBC The BBC is the third most visited website in the UK, servicing 10s of millions of people each week. We reach around 95% of the UK population with our services each and every week. These services include BBC News, Sport, Childrens, Weather and our world class stream services, iPlayer and Sounds. Our services play a crucial role in the BBC's remit to inform, educate and entertain. BBC Product Group, where our services sit in the organisation, is responsible for our websites, platform systems and content production that enable us to deliver a world class service to the British public and beyond. We work in a functional model where all of engineering, product and delivery work together to deliver and support our services. Our values of trust, empowerment, helpfulness, learning and diversity are at the core of the BBC and are reflected in the decisions we make. Each team within each of our areas can vary in size and scope but always comprise of highly functioning, multi-disciplinary teams working in an Agile way. Each team is made up of engineers, testers, UX designers where needed, delivery enablers and product owners. Across our engineering teams we pride ourselves on having a kind, helpful, learning based culture, where everyone can be their best. We offer regular training and development opportunities including 10% time to allow for self improvement, learning and innovation. We have a focus on good quality management to help enable, guide and empower others. We promote a healthy work-life balance with opportunities for flexible working hours. As an engineering discipline we have a focus on the following areas: Being the place to work - we want people in the tech industry to choose the BBC as the best place to grow, learn, create and deliver rewarding projects Building the best - we aim to create the very best digital products at scale Strong leadership - we strive to have our engineering leaders work together on our goals and build strong, open and diverse teams Operational excellence - we want to ensure our services are second to none in quality and reliability Clear technical strategy - we want to make sure that we have a clear direction and a pragmatic tech strategy that we can execute together Application submission One of the core values of the BBC is a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. As such, we accept CVs and answers to screening questions in written, audio and video formats.
24/09/2022
Full time
Job Introduction We are looking for a Software Engineering Team Lead to help us expand our Sport Apps team in Salford. You will have a leading role in an engineering team responsible for Sport Apps that delivers an intuitive and engaging experience to millions of audience members every day. We want the BBC to be as renowned for the quality of its engineering as it is for the quality of its content. We aspire to be the best so that we can engineer outstanding digital products, at scale. Working here in an engineering role means being part of a world-class team and a chance to do the most meaningful work of your career The BBC's digital products play a key role in our mission to inform, educate and entertain the audience. We are looking for Software Engineering Team Leads to join the team. These are great opportunities to play a key role in the future of products used by millions. The BBC offers an inclusive workplace where the principles of fairness, respect, equality, dignity and autonomy are promoted and are part of our everyday goals and behaviour. We select candidates for our positions on the basis of merit and as an equal opportunity employer we value diversity and all of the benefits it brings. Role Responsibility Role Responsibility People: Key role in leading a multidisciplinary team Line management responsibilities for 4/5 engineers Assisting with recruiting and onboarding new team members Mentoring and developing team members and peers to help them to reach their potential Inspiring and motivating the team to help them deliver a world class streaming experience Help to foster a collaborative and inclusive culture across Audience Content Experience, which includes News & Sport, Childrens, Education & Longtail, Content Discovery and Channels & Product Excellence. Technical Leadership: Building, maintaining and evolving a Sports App Playing a key role in the technical direction of Sport Advocate new technologies and approaches to ensure our products are industry leading Providing domain expertise across the mobile teams Ensuring a high standard of engineering excellence within our product Delivery: Work with cross discipline partners to plan and commit to quarterly deliverables Work with stakeholders across the News & Sport organisation to align with goals and mission Delivering features using agile development practices Seeking out new tools and methodologies to evolve our development processes Are you the right candidate? Ideal Candidate: Have the ability to lead, coach mentor and line manage a team of 4+ engineers Have experience working with cross discipline peers including Product Managers, Delivery Mangers and Design Leads Be able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels in an organisation Strong Android experience, with deep understanding of Android app architecture and design idioms Proficient in Kotlin and Java Strong understanding of OOP, analysis and decoupled design Demonstrable understanding of Test-Driven Development Experience of source control systems such as Git A track record of producing maintainable code within collaborative environments Ability to rapidly acquire new software skills and to work with new technologies Desirable: Degree in Computer Science or equivalent Experience with both Android and iOS development Experience with Continuous Integration/Deployment in mobile apps Web services integration (REST, JSON) in a mobile environment Experience with Agile/Scrum/Kanban project management methodologies Knowledge of Amazon Web Services Package Description Band: D Contract type: Permanent Location: London / Salford Quay House We're happy to discuss flexible working. Please indicate your choice under the flexible working question in the application . There is no obligation to raise this at the application stage but if you wish to do so, you are welcome to. Flexible working will be part of the discussion at offer stage. Excellent career progression - the BBC offers great opportunities for employees to seek new challenges and work in different areas of the organisation. Unrivalled training and development opportunities - our in-house Academy hosts a wide range of internal and external courses and certification. Benefits - We offer a competitive salary package, a flexible 35-hour working week for work-life balance and 26 days (1 of which is a corporation day) with the option to buy an extra 5 days, a defined pension scheme and discounted dental, health care, gym and much more. The situation regarding the coronavirus outbreak is developing quickly and the BBC is keen to continue to ensure the safety and wellbeing of people across the BBC, while continuing to protect our services. To reduce the risk access to BBC buildings is limited to those essential to our broadcast output. From Wednesday 18 th March until further notice all assessments and interviews will be conducted remotely. For more information go to Mae'r sefyllfa gyda'r coronafeirws yn datblygu'n gyflym, ac mae'r BBC yn awyddus i barhau i sicrhau diogelwch a lles pobl ar draws y BBC, gan barhau i warchod ein gwasanaethau hefyd. I leihau'r risg, dim ond y bobl sy'n hanfodol i'n hallbwn darlledu fydd yn cael mynediad i adeiladau'r BBC. O ddydd Mercher 18 fed Mawrth ymlaen, bydd pob asesiad a chyfweliad yn cael ei gynnal o bell, nes rhoddir gwybod yn wahanol. I gael mwy o wybodaeth, ewch i About the BBC The BBC is the third most visited website in the UK, servicing 10s of millions of people each week. We reach around 95% of the UK population with our services each and every week. These services include BBC News, Sport, Childrens, Weather and our world class stream services, iPlayer and Sounds. Our services play a crucial role in the BBC's remit to inform, educate and entertain. BBC Product Group, where our services sit in the organisation, is responsible for our websites, platform systems and content production that enable us to deliver a world class service to the British public and beyond. We work in a functional model where all of engineering, product and delivery work together to deliver and support our services. Our values of trust, empowerment, helpfulness, learning and diversity are at the core of the BBC and are reflected in the decisions we make. Each team within each of our areas can vary in size and scope but always comprise of highly functioning, multi-disciplinary teams working in an Agile way. Each team is made up of engineers, testers, UX designers where needed, delivery enablers and product owners. Across our engineering teams we pride ourselves on having a kind, helpful, learning based culture, where everyone can be their best. We offer regular training and development opportunities including 10% time to allow for self improvement, learning and innovation. We have a focus on good quality management to help enable, guide and empower others. We promote a healthy work-life balance with opportunities for flexible working hours. As an engineering discipline we have a focus on the following areas: Being the place to work - we want people in the tech industry to choose the BBC as the best place to grow, learn, create and deliver rewarding projects Building the best - we aim to create the very best digital products at scale Strong leadership - we strive to have our engineering leaders work together on our goals and build strong, open and diverse teams Operational excellence - we want to ensure our services are second to none in quality and reliability Clear technical strategy - we want to make sure that we have a clear direction and a pragmatic tech strategy that we can execute together Application submission One of the core values of the BBC is a commitment to diversity and inclusivity. As such, we accept CVs and answers to screening questions in written, audio and video formats.