Lead Data Scientist (SC Cleared) Location: Remote-working - Occasional visits to London office Rate: £650.00pd (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: SC Cleared (or eligibility to obtain SC clearance) Our central government customer is looking for an exceptional Lead Data Scientist to guide data-driven initiatives and deliver impactful solutions to complex challenges. You will lead a team of talented professionals, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and use advanced analytics to shape policies and improve public services. Your expertise will drive the integration of cutting-edge technologies, ensuring innovation at the forefront of government strategies. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of data scientists and analysts. Define and implement data science strategies aligned with organizational objectives. Lead the development of machine learning models and advanced statistical techniques to support policy-making and operational efficiency. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to understand their goals and translate them into actionable data projects. Oversee the design, deployment, and management of data pipelines and big data platforms. Develop data governance frameworks, ensuring ethical and secure handling of sensitive information. Identify emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance the organization's data science capabilities. Present key findings and recommendations through concise, impactful reports and visualizations for executive-level decision-makers. Required Skills Extensive experience as a Data Scientist, with a proven track record in leadership roles. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, and familiarity with data science libraries and frameworks. Strong expertise in statistical modelling, predictive analytics, and machine learning. In-depth understanding of data architecture and big data technologies (eg, Hadoop, Spark, AWS). Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically. Outstanding communication abilities to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Experience in managing cross-departmental or large-scale projects. If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every application. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values 'Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism'. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.
30/04/2026
Contractor
Lead Data Scientist (SC Cleared) Location: Remote-working - Occasional visits to London office Rate: £650.00pd (Inside IR35) Security Clearance: SC Cleared (or eligibility to obtain SC clearance) Our central government customer is looking for an exceptional Lead Data Scientist to guide data-driven initiatives and deliver impactful solutions to complex challenges. You will lead a team of talented professionals, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and use advanced analytics to shape policies and improve public services. Your expertise will drive the integration of cutting-edge technologies, ensuring innovation at the forefront of government strategies. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and mentoring to a team of data scientists and analysts. Define and implement data science strategies aligned with organizational objectives. Lead the development of machine learning models and advanced statistical techniques to support policy-making and operational efficiency. Collaborate with senior stakeholders to understand their goals and translate them into actionable data projects. Oversee the design, deployment, and management of data pipelines and big data platforms. Develop data governance frameworks, ensuring ethical and secure handling of sensitive information. Identify emerging technologies and methodologies to enhance the organization's data science capabilities. Present key findings and recommendations through concise, impactful reports and visualizations for executive-level decision-makers. Required Skills Extensive experience as a Data Scientist, with a proven track record in leadership roles. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or SQL, and familiarity with data science libraries and frameworks. Strong expertise in statistical modelling, predictive analytics, and machine learning. In-depth understanding of data architecture and big data technologies (eg, Hadoop, Spark, AWS). Exceptional problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically. Outstanding communication abilities to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Experience in managing cross-departmental or large-scale projects. If you are available and interested in this opportunity, please apply for further information. Please note due to high volumes of applications we are unable to contact every application. If you do not hear back from us within 7 days of sending your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. At Lucid, we celebrate difference and value diverse perspectives, underpinned by our values 'Honesty, Integrity and Pragmatism'. We are proud to provide equal opportunities in line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy and welcome applications from all suitably qualified or experienced people, regardless of personal characteristics. If you have a disability or health condition and seek support throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact us via the details below.
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.
30/04/2026
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.
Job Description We're recruiting a Senior Information Security Analyst to support the Chief Information Security Officer in protecting and enhancing the organisation's security posture across Technology Services. This is a hands-on, operational role focused on monitoring, analysing and responding to security threats, while driving continuous improvement across our security operations capability. You'll play a key role in incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability management and ensuring effective use of our security tools and processes to reduce risk across the technology estate. Key responsibilities Monitor, triage and respond to security alerts and events, ensuring effective prioritisation based on risk and impact Act as a first responder for security incidents, including participation in on-call support Analyse security data and alerts to identify trends, risks and potential threats Act as an escalation point for information security queries from colleagues and service delivery teams Support and coordinate patch management activities, validating effectiveness through vulnerability scanning Oversee and operate key security technologies, including SIEM, email and web gateways, and endpoint protection tools Monitor external threat intelligence sources and assess relevance to the organisation Produce and report on security metrics, KPIs and operational performance Technical expertise Good understanding of information security principles, risk management and the threat landscape Experience of operating and monitoring security tooling, including SIEM, endpoint protection, and email/web security solutions Ability to proactively conduct threat hunting activities and develop or enhance detection analytics to improve identification of malicious activity Awareness of cloud security controls and standards Experience of managing enterprise systems, including Microsoft Active Directory, Windows and Linux Knowledge of network security technologies, including proxies, end point security tools and data loss prevention controls are highly advantageous Skills and experience Experience working within recognised information security frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, NIST) Proven experience in an information security role, preferably within financial services or e-commerce Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making Ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver through to completion Confident in providing challenge to improve security outcomes Effective communication skills, both written and verbal Well organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development (e.g. CISSP or equivalent) About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 644,000 customers trust us to manage more than £103.3 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For, for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026 a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer 26 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 7% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Free onsite gym Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ Bell Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties Learning and development opportunities tailored to you Casual dress code Friendly, supportive team environment Our ways of working We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there's an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.
30/04/2026
Full time
Job Description We're recruiting a Senior Information Security Analyst to support the Chief Information Security Officer in protecting and enhancing the organisation's security posture across Technology Services. This is a hands-on, operational role focused on monitoring, analysing and responding to security threats, while driving continuous improvement across our security operations capability. You'll play a key role in incident response, threat intelligence, vulnerability management and ensuring effective use of our security tools and processes to reduce risk across the technology estate. Key responsibilities Monitor, triage and respond to security alerts and events, ensuring effective prioritisation based on risk and impact Act as a first responder for security incidents, including participation in on-call support Analyse security data and alerts to identify trends, risks and potential threats Act as an escalation point for information security queries from colleagues and service delivery teams Support and coordinate patch management activities, validating effectiveness through vulnerability scanning Oversee and operate key security technologies, including SIEM, email and web gateways, and endpoint protection tools Monitor external threat intelligence sources and assess relevance to the organisation Produce and report on security metrics, KPIs and operational performance Technical expertise Good understanding of information security principles, risk management and the threat landscape Experience of operating and monitoring security tooling, including SIEM, endpoint protection, and email/web security solutions Ability to proactively conduct threat hunting activities and develop or enhance detection analytics to improve identification of malicious activity Awareness of cloud security controls and standards Experience of managing enterprise systems, including Microsoft Active Directory, Windows and Linux Knowledge of network security technologies, including proxies, end point security tools and data loss prevention controls are highly advantageous Skills and experience Experience working within recognised information security frameworks (e.g. ISO27001, NIST) Proven experience in an information security role, preferably within financial services or e-commerce Strong analytical capability, with the ability to interpret data and support decision-making Ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver through to completion Confident in providing challenge to improve security outcomes Effective communication skills, both written and verbal Well organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities Demonstrates a commitment to continuous professional development (e.g. CISSP or equivalent) About AJ Bell AJ Bell is one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, providing award-winning solutions for everyone, from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 644,000 customers trust us to manage more than £103.3 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For, for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026 a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer 26 days holiday, increasing with service + buy/sell scheme + bank holidays 7% Pension with matched contributions Discretionary bonus scheme Share schemes (including free shares and BAYE) Health Cash Plan and discounted private healthcare Free onsite gym Enhanced family leave (subject to qualifying criteria) Travel and bike loan schemes Employee Assistance Programme Life at AJ Bell Regular social events including summer and Christmas parties Learning and development opportunities tailored to you Casual dress code Friendly, supportive team environment Our ways of working We offer hybrid working, with a minimum of 50% of your working time per month spent in the office. For new starters, there's an initial period of full-time office working to help you settle in and build relationships. Inclusion & diversity We're committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential.
Job Title : Senior Data Quality Analyst Target Start Date: Q2 2026 Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary Range: £65,000 - £70,000 Location: Eastleigh, Hybrid (1x week) Closing Date for applications: 7th May Senior Data Quality Analyst: We are currently looking for a Senior Data Quality Analyst. You will work alongside Data Scientists, Engineers, Architects and Analysts to support the design, build and maintenance of cutting-edge data and AI services, ensuring strong data quality practices are embedded and monitored from the outset. Working closely with our governance leads and collaborating with risk, compliance and privacy teams, you'll help establish enterprise standards and drive trusted, high-quality data that powers analytics and AI innovation. Main Responsibilities as Senior Data Quality Analyst: Provide data quality advice and guidance across the business, promoting best practice and pragmatic solutions Design and implement data quality processes, controls and monitoring across our data platforms and enterprise systems Develop data profiling, reporting and monitoring solutions using SQL and Python Collaborate with data owners, stewards and the wider data community to improve trust and quality in critical datasets Curate and maintain key data artefacts such as data catalogues, dictionaries, lineage and asset registers Champion the value of data quality through governance forums, stakeholder engagement and guidance materials Support delivery of the strategic data quality roadmap and key governance outcomes Work with architects and AI teams to ensure high-quality, well-governed data supports scalable data products and GenAI services Skills and experience you need as Senior Data Quality Analyst: Strong experience implementing data quality processes and governance frameworks within complex data environments Hands-on coding capability in SQL, with experience using Python for data manipulation, profiling or automation Experience working with modern cloud data platforms, particularly Databricks Experience profiling datasets and defining data quality rules, controls and monitoring approaches Experience working with data governance frameworks and collaborating with data owners, stewards and governance teams Familiarity with data governance and data management tooling such as Unity Catalog, Collibra or similar Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams Interest in AI and emerging technologies, and an understanding of how strong data management enables advanced analytics and GenAI Qualifications : DAMA CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) or equivalent. Recognised Data Quality Specialist certification or training. Desirable: Experience in the insurance or financial services sector. Exposure to data migration or transformation programmes. At Ageas we offer a wide range of benefits to support you and your family inside and outside of work, which helped us achieve, Top Employer status in the UK. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy at Ageas: Flexible Working- Smart gives employees flexibility around location (as long as it's within the UK) and, for many of our roles, flexibility within the working day to manage other commitments, such as school drop offs etc. We also offer all our vacancies part-time/job-shares. We also offer a minimum of 35 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) and you can buy and sell days. Supporting your Health- Dental Insurance Health Cash Plan, Health Screening, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health First Aiders, Well Being Activities - Mindfulness. Supporting your Wealth- Annual Bonus Schemes, Annual Salary Reviews, Competitive Pension, Employee Savings, Employee Loans. Supporting you at Work- Well-being activities, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social Club events and more. Supporting you and your Family- Maternity/pregnant parent/primary adopter entitlement of 16 weeks at full pay and paternity/non-pregnant parent/co-adopter at 8 weeks' full pay. Benefits for Them- Partner Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover. Get some Tech- Deals on various gadgets including Wearables, Tablets and Laptops. Getting around- Car Salary Exchange, Cycle Scheme, Vehicle Breakdown Cover. Supporting you back to work- Return to work programme after maternity leave. About Ageas: We are one of the largest car and home insurers in the UK. Our People help Ageas to be a thriving, creative and innovative place to work. We show this in the service we provide to over four million customers.As an inclusive employer, we encourage anyone to apply. We're a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and Women in Finance Charter , member of iCAN and GAIN . As a Disability Confident Leader , we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive. That means if you are applying for a job with us, you will have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruit
30/04/2026
Full time
Job Title : Senior Data Quality Analyst Target Start Date: Q2 2026 Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary Range: £65,000 - £70,000 Location: Eastleigh, Hybrid (1x week) Closing Date for applications: 7th May Senior Data Quality Analyst: We are currently looking for a Senior Data Quality Analyst. You will work alongside Data Scientists, Engineers, Architects and Analysts to support the design, build and maintenance of cutting-edge data and AI services, ensuring strong data quality practices are embedded and monitored from the outset. Working closely with our governance leads and collaborating with risk, compliance and privacy teams, you'll help establish enterprise standards and drive trusted, high-quality data that powers analytics and AI innovation. Main Responsibilities as Senior Data Quality Analyst: Provide data quality advice and guidance across the business, promoting best practice and pragmatic solutions Design and implement data quality processes, controls and monitoring across our data platforms and enterprise systems Develop data profiling, reporting and monitoring solutions using SQL and Python Collaborate with data owners, stewards and the wider data community to improve trust and quality in critical datasets Curate and maintain key data artefacts such as data catalogues, dictionaries, lineage and asset registers Champion the value of data quality through governance forums, stakeholder engagement and guidance materials Support delivery of the strategic data quality roadmap and key governance outcomes Work with architects and AI teams to ensure high-quality, well-governed data supports scalable data products and GenAI services Skills and experience you need as Senior Data Quality Analyst: Strong experience implementing data quality processes and governance frameworks within complex data environments Hands-on coding capability in SQL, with experience using Python for data manipulation, profiling or automation Experience working with modern cloud data platforms, particularly Databricks Experience profiling datasets and defining data quality rules, controls and monitoring approaches Experience working with data governance frameworks and collaborating with data owners, stewards and governance teams Familiarity with data governance and data management tooling such as Unity Catalog, Collibra or similar Strong stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence across technical and non-technical teams Interest in AI and emerging technologies, and an understanding of how strong data management enables advanced analytics and GenAI Qualifications : DAMA CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional) or equivalent. Recognised Data Quality Specialist certification or training. Desirable: Experience in the insurance or financial services sector. Exposure to data migration or transformation programmes. At Ageas we offer a wide range of benefits to support you and your family inside and outside of work, which helped us achieve, Top Employer status in the UK. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy at Ageas: Flexible Working- Smart gives employees flexibility around location (as long as it's within the UK) and, for many of our roles, flexibility within the working day to manage other commitments, such as school drop offs etc. We also offer all our vacancies part-time/job-shares. We also offer a minimum of 35 days holiday (inc. bank holidays) and you can buy and sell days. Supporting your Health- Dental Insurance Health Cash Plan, Health Screening, Will Writing, Voluntary Critical Illness, Mental Health First Aiders, Well Being Activities - Mindfulness. Supporting your Wealth- Annual Bonus Schemes, Annual Salary Reviews, Competitive Pension, Employee Savings, Employee Loans. Supporting you at Work- Well-being activities, mindfulness sessions, Sports and Social Club events and more. Supporting you and your Family- Maternity/pregnant parent/primary adopter entitlement of 16 weeks at full pay and paternity/non-pregnant parent/co-adopter at 8 weeks' full pay. Benefits for Them- Partner Life Assurance and Critical Illness cover. Get some Tech- Deals on various gadgets including Wearables, Tablets and Laptops. Getting around- Car Salary Exchange, Cycle Scheme, Vehicle Breakdown Cover. Supporting you back to work- Return to work programme after maternity leave. About Ageas: We are one of the largest car and home insurers in the UK. Our People help Ageas to be a thriving, creative and innovative place to work. We show this in the service we provide to over four million customers.As an inclusive employer, we encourage anyone to apply. We're a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and Women in Finance Charter , member of iCAN and GAIN . As a Disability Confident Leader , we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fully inclusive. That means if you are applying for a job with us, you will have fair access to support and adjustments throughout your recruit
Lead PMO Analyst Walton Park Personal Contract (dependent on skills and qualifications) Full-time Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) - Enhanced maternity & family leave - Life assurance - HolidayPlus - Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more. REQ5628 The Lead PMO Analyst plays a critical role in supporting financial governance, cost control, and performance tracking across IT delivery programs and projects. This role bridges the gap between finance and delivery, ensuring that financial insights drive informed decision-making and that delivery teams operate within budgetary constraints. We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here's how you will contribute Provides financial leadership across the IT portfolio, offering robust challenge, assurance and insight to Programme Managers and senior stakeholders. Support budgeting cycles and maintain rolling forecasts with variance analysis across IT projects Align financial plans with delivery milestones in collaboration with project managers and delivery leads Monitor costs vs. budget across resources, software, infrastructure, and third-party services Produce financial reports, dashboards, and insights while identifying risks and cost-saving opportunities Ensure compliance with financial controls, procurement policies, audits, and approval processes Act as the authoritative finance liaison for IT delivery, ensuring data integrity across systems and continuously improving reporting and controls. What you will need Proven financial analysis experience within PMO or IT delivery environments Strong knowledge of project accounting, cost tracking, and financial governance Advanced Excel skills with experience in financial modelling and reporting tools Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall delivery frameworks and their financial impact Experience using ERP systems and project portfolio management tools Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; CIMA, ACCA, or PMP advantageous Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills Detail-oriented, collaborative, and driven, with the ability to lead, influence, and take initiative Not sure you meet every requirement? Research shows some people - particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. You might be just who we're looking for - now or in the future. Why SGN? SGN leads pioneering research and development for a energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility , and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant. If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.
30/04/2026
Full time
Lead PMO Analyst Walton Park Personal Contract (dependent on skills and qualifications) Full-time Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) - Enhanced maternity & family leave - Life assurance - HolidayPlus - Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more. REQ5628 The Lead PMO Analyst plays a critical role in supporting financial governance, cost control, and performance tracking across IT delivery programs and projects. This role bridges the gap between finance and delivery, ensuring that financial insights drive informed decision-making and that delivery teams operate within budgetary constraints. We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here's how you will contribute Provides financial leadership across the IT portfolio, offering robust challenge, assurance and insight to Programme Managers and senior stakeholders. Support budgeting cycles and maintain rolling forecasts with variance analysis across IT projects Align financial plans with delivery milestones in collaboration with project managers and delivery leads Monitor costs vs. budget across resources, software, infrastructure, and third-party services Produce financial reports, dashboards, and insights while identifying risks and cost-saving opportunities Ensure compliance with financial controls, procurement policies, audits, and approval processes Act as the authoritative finance liaison for IT delivery, ensuring data integrity across systems and continuously improving reporting and controls. What you will need Proven financial analysis experience within PMO or IT delivery environments Strong knowledge of project accounting, cost tracking, and financial governance Advanced Excel skills with experience in financial modelling and reporting tools Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall delivery frameworks and their financial impact Experience using ERP systems and project portfolio management tools Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; CIMA, ACCA, or PMP advantageous Strong communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills Detail-oriented, collaborative, and driven, with the ability to lead, influence, and take initiative Not sure you meet every requirement? Research shows some people - particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. You might be just who we're looking for - now or in the future. Why SGN? SGN leads pioneering research and development for a energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility , and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant. If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.
PMO Analyst Walton Park £55.5k - £66.7k (dependent on skills and qualifications) Full- time Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) - Enhanced maternity & family leave - Life assurance - Holiday Plus - Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more. REQ5626 The purpose of the PMO Analyst role is to support the Programme Office Manager in the governance, reporting, control and administration of all the projects and programmes within the IT Portfolio. This role will involve analysis of all core project or programme artefacts to ensure the approach to the delivery and the decisions made are controlled and justified. Where required, the role will act as a support function to the IT Delivery/Programme Managers and may involve administrative services such as meeting arrangements, meeting slide preparation, risk management tracking and update, completion and circulation of meeting minutes, on behalf of the Delivery Manager. This role is suited to an experienced PMO professional who can operate with minimal supervision, providing insight, assurance and constructive challenge across the IT portfolio. We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here's how you will contribute Analysis of data and project deliverables to ensure adherence to all timeframe and budget requirements. Preparation of various reports to identify all programme delivery risks and coordinate with the IT Delivery/Programme Manager and Workstream Lead to facilitate follow up action. Undertake regular project status calls on a weekly and monthly basis. Administration of Programme and Portfolio meetings; includes managing dates, creation of agendas and collation of papers in advance. Completion and circulation of meeting minutes and action tracking. Dependency identification, management, tracking and reporting Assist with the compilation of weekly and monthly Programme status reports as requested by the PMO Manager Providing independent challenge on project status, risks, assumptions and forecasts Escalating material risks, issues or deviations from governance standards. Support financial governance including budget tracking, forecasting, variance analysis and benefits realisation reporting. Ensure accuracy and integrity of project and portfolio data across all reporting cycles The role provides exposure to enterprise-scale IT programmes and the opportunity to develop towards senior PMO or portfolio leadership roles. What you will need Must be educated to a degree level in an IT or Business Management related subject matter. Experience working across both traditional (PRINCE2) and Agile/Lean delivery environments, supporting hybrid delivery models. At least 5 years IT PMO experience is essential. Previous knowledge and experience of working in the Utility sector is desirable. An able user of MS Office, in particular Outlook, MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience working with PPM and reporting tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, Project for the Web, MS Project, Power BI or similar) is desirable. Good communication and interpersonal skills as well as being able to work with teams of all levels. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks when required. Excellent attention to detail and able to work on their own initiative. Approachable, flexible and able to work efficiently in a fast-moving environment. Not sure you meet every requirement? Research shows some people - particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. You might be just who we're looking for - now or in the future. Why SGN? SGN leads pioneering research and development for a energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility , and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant. If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.
30/04/2026
Full time
PMO Analyst Walton Park £55.5k - £66.7k (dependent on skills and qualifications) Full- time Joint-contribution pension from 6% (12% total) - Enhanced maternity & family leave - Life assurance - Holiday Plus - Virtual GP & Employee Assistance Programme plus retail and leisure discounts & many more. REQ5626 The purpose of the PMO Analyst role is to support the Programme Office Manager in the governance, reporting, control and administration of all the projects and programmes within the IT Portfolio. This role will involve analysis of all core project or programme artefacts to ensure the approach to the delivery and the decisions made are controlled and justified. Where required, the role will act as a support function to the IT Delivery/Programme Managers and may involve administrative services such as meeting arrangements, meeting slide preparation, risk management tracking and update, completion and circulation of meeting minutes, on behalf of the Delivery Manager. This role is suited to an experienced PMO professional who can operate with minimal supervision, providing insight, assurance and constructive challenge across the IT portfolio. We deliver safety, warmth, and comfort to homes and businesses. Every role, whether in the office or on the front line, plays a key part in this mission. Here's how you will contribute Analysis of data and project deliverables to ensure adherence to all timeframe and budget requirements. Preparation of various reports to identify all programme delivery risks and coordinate with the IT Delivery/Programme Manager and Workstream Lead to facilitate follow up action. Undertake regular project status calls on a weekly and monthly basis. Administration of Programme and Portfolio meetings; includes managing dates, creation of agendas and collation of papers in advance. Completion and circulation of meeting minutes and action tracking. Dependency identification, management, tracking and reporting Assist with the compilation of weekly and monthly Programme status reports as requested by the PMO Manager Providing independent challenge on project status, risks, assumptions and forecasts Escalating material risks, issues or deviations from governance standards. Support financial governance including budget tracking, forecasting, variance analysis and benefits realisation reporting. Ensure accuracy and integrity of project and portfolio data across all reporting cycles The role provides exposure to enterprise-scale IT programmes and the opportunity to develop towards senior PMO or portfolio leadership roles. What you will need Must be educated to a degree level in an IT or Business Management related subject matter. Experience working across both traditional (PRINCE2) and Agile/Lean delivery environments, supporting hybrid delivery models. At least 5 years IT PMO experience is essential. Previous knowledge and experience of working in the Utility sector is desirable. An able user of MS Office, in particular Outlook, MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Experience working with PPM and reporting tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence, Project for the Web, MS Project, Power BI or similar) is desirable. Good communication and interpersonal skills as well as being able to work with teams of all levels. Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks when required. Excellent attention to detail and able to work on their own initiative. Approachable, flexible and able to work efficiently in a fast-moving environment. Not sure you meet every requirement? Research shows some people - particularly women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - may hesitate to apply unless they meet every criteria. At SGN, we value diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. If this role interests you but you're not sure you tick every box, we'd still love to hear from you. You might be just who we're looking for - now or in the future. Why SGN? SGN leads pioneering research and development for a energy system. Our innovative technologies are transforming the gas industry while keeping people safe and warm. We are an award-winning employer, including CCA Gold Awards for Great Places to Work and Inclusivity and Accessibility , and a proud Gold member of the Armed Forces Covenant. If you require any accommodations or support during the application process, reach out to us. We're here to help ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for everyone.
Applications Operations Analyst - LondonPermanent Hybrid Working Competitive Salary An international law firm is seeking an experienced Applications Operations Analyst to join its London office. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving the performance, security, and reliability of enterprise applications across a dynamic and fast-paced professional services environment. Reporting to the Manager of Applications Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day system support, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting, while also contributing to process improvement, documentation, and integration stability. The role involves close collaboration with infrastructure, security, and business teams to ensure seamless application performance and user experience. Key Responsibilities: Perform system maintenance, patching, and upgrades in line with change management procedures Monitor application health and performance, proactively resolving issues Manage user access controls and support security audits Respond to incidents and service requests within SLA targets Support application deployments, integrations, and configuration changes Maintain documentation, runbooks, and support knowledge base articles Identify opportunities for automation and process optimisation Track and report on KPIs, system uptime, and user engagement metrics Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support scalability and performance tuning Ideal Candidate Profile: 3+ years of experience in enterprise application support or IT operations Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Familiarity with ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow) and monitoring tools Understanding of access management, patching, and vulnerability remediation Exposure to ITIL practices and professional services environments Experience with documentation tools and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL Foundation) preferred It offers the chance to work within a collaborative team and contribute to the ongoing improvement of critical business systems. To express interest or learn more, please get in touch directly. 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.
30/04/2026
Full time
Applications Operations Analyst - LondonPermanent Hybrid Working Competitive Salary An international law firm is seeking an experienced Applications Operations Analyst to join its London office. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in maintaining and improving the performance, security, and reliability of enterprise applications across a dynamic and fast-paced professional services environment. Reporting to the Manager of Applications Operations, the successful candidate will be responsible for day-to-day system support, patching, monitoring, and troubleshooting, while also contributing to process improvement, documentation, and integration stability. The role involves close collaboration with infrastructure, security, and business teams to ensure seamless application performance and user experience. Key Responsibilities: Perform system maintenance, patching, and upgrades in line with change management procedures Monitor application health and performance, proactively resolving issues Manage user access controls and support security audits Respond to incidents and service requests within SLA targets Support application deployments, integrations, and configuration changes Maintain documentation, runbooks, and support knowledge base articles Identify opportunities for automation and process optimisation Track and report on KPIs, system uptime, and user engagement metrics Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support scalability and performance tuning Ideal Candidate Profile: 3+ years of experience in enterprise application support or IT operations Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills Familiarity with ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow) and monitoring tools Understanding of access management, patching, and vulnerability remediation Exposure to ITIL practices and professional services environments Experience with documentation tools and scripting (e.g., PowerShell, Python) Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL Foundation) preferred It offers the chance to work within a collaborative team and contribute to the ongoing improvement of critical business systems. To express interest or learn more, please get in touch directly. 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.
Join our Asset Intelligence team The Asset Intelligence team provides a range of proactive services to assist clients with managing their estate and software procurement. Success. The Softcat Way. Softcat is a £1billion+ technology solutions business and trusted partner to names like Apple, Microsoft and Adobe. Offering a growing portfolio of services including software licensing, cyber security and IT infrastructure, we give our technical teams the tools and support to make exciting things happen. This is where to achieve more for your career. You will work with customers to manage their cloud spend using the FinOps framework. You will work with several customers and will support them through regular reviews. Your goal is to help customers get the most value from The Cloud, improve and enhance the FinOps offering at Softcat, and to mentor and train the next generation of FinOps Analysts. As Senior FinOps Analyst, you'll be responsible for: Forming trusted advisor relationships with enterprise scale clients. Acting as a SME for FinOps within Softcat. Setting long-term goals with customers, developing strategies to achieve them, and leading initiatives to drive FinOps adoption across the organization. Utilising industry-leading cloud management tooling and native tooling to proactively leverage FinOps data. Providing detailed reporting around cost visibility and optimisation, ensuring that insights reach the right stakeholders on the client side. Providing break/fix support around industry-leading cloud management solutions and leveraging the ticketing system (ServiceNow). Continuously improving FinOps processes and practices, including identifying areas for improvement, implementing best practices, and staying current with industry trends and development Developing and driving the service forward, proactively identifying efficiency opportunities within the team. Running 1 to 1s with members of the team. Mentoring junior staff. We'd love you to have Extensive FinOps knowledge FinOps Practitioner Certification is required (FinOps Certified Engineer desired) Knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP. Certified in: AZ900, AWS Certified Practitioner, AZ104 (desired), AWS - Certified Solutions Architect (desired) Extensive experience around multi cloud cost optimisation. Experience with cloud cost management tooling (CloudHealth, Cloudability, Flexera, and native tools). Ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders within an enterprise customer. Proactively use your own skillset and that of the team to solve problems and challenges whilst supporting more junior members of the team in the same way. Ownership of your learning and development. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
30/04/2026
Full time
Join our Asset Intelligence team The Asset Intelligence team provides a range of proactive services to assist clients with managing their estate and software procurement. Success. The Softcat Way. Softcat is a £1billion+ technology solutions business and trusted partner to names like Apple, Microsoft and Adobe. Offering a growing portfolio of services including software licensing, cyber security and IT infrastructure, we give our technical teams the tools and support to make exciting things happen. This is where to achieve more for your career. You will work with customers to manage their cloud spend using the FinOps framework. You will work with several customers and will support them through regular reviews. Your goal is to help customers get the most value from The Cloud, improve and enhance the FinOps offering at Softcat, and to mentor and train the next generation of FinOps Analysts. As Senior FinOps Analyst, you'll be responsible for: Forming trusted advisor relationships with enterprise scale clients. Acting as a SME for FinOps within Softcat. Setting long-term goals with customers, developing strategies to achieve them, and leading initiatives to drive FinOps adoption across the organization. Utilising industry-leading cloud management tooling and native tooling to proactively leverage FinOps data. Providing detailed reporting around cost visibility and optimisation, ensuring that insights reach the right stakeholders on the client side. Providing break/fix support around industry-leading cloud management solutions and leveraging the ticketing system (ServiceNow). Continuously improving FinOps processes and practices, including identifying areas for improvement, implementing best practices, and staying current with industry trends and development Developing and driving the service forward, proactively identifying efficiency opportunities within the team. Running 1 to 1s with members of the team. Mentoring junior staff. We'd love you to have Extensive FinOps knowledge FinOps Practitioner Certification is required (FinOps Certified Engineer desired) Knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP. Certified in: AZ900, AWS Certified Practitioner, AZ104 (desired), AWS - Certified Solutions Architect (desired) Extensive experience around multi cloud cost optimisation. Experience with cloud cost management tooling (CloudHealth, Cloudability, Flexera, and native tools). Ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders within an enterprise customer. Proactively use your own skillset and that of the team to solve problems and challenges whilst supporting more junior members of the team in the same way. Ownership of your learning and development. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
Join our Asset Intelligence team The Asset Intelligence team provides a range of proactive services to assist clients with managing their estate and software procurement. Success. The Softcat Way. Softcat is a £1billion+ technology solutions business and trusted partner to names like Apple, Microsoft and Adobe. Offering a growing portfolio of services including software licensing, cyber security and IT infrastructure, we give our technical teams the tools and support to make exciting things happen. This is where to achieve more for your career. You will work with customers to manage their cloud spend using the FinOps framework. You will work with several customers and will support them through regular reviews. Your goal is to help customers get the most value from The Cloud, improve and enhance the FinOps offering at Softcat, and to mentor and train the next generation of FinOps Analysts. As Senior FinOps Analyst, you'll be responsible for: Forming trusted advisor relationships with enterprise scale clients. Acting as a SME for FinOps within Softcat. Setting long-term goals with customers, developing strategies to achieve them, and leading initiatives to drive FinOps adoption across the organization. Utilising industry-leading cloud management tooling and native tooling to proactively leverage FinOps data. Providing detailed reporting around cost visibility and optimisation, ensuring that insights reach the right stakeholders on the client side. Providing break/fix support around industry-leading cloud management solutions and leveraging the ticketing system (ServiceNow). Continuously improving FinOps processes and practices, including identifying areas for improvement, implementing best practices, and staying current with industry trends and development Developing and driving the service forward, proactively identifying efficiency opportunities within the team. Running 1 to 1s with members of the team. Mentoring junior staff. We'd love you to have Extensive FinOps knowledge FinOps Practitioner Certification is required (FinOps Certified Engineer desired) Knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP. Certified in: AZ900, AWS Certified Practitioner, AZ104 (desired), AWS - Certified Solutions Architect (desired) Extensive experience around multi cloud cost optimisation. Experience with cloud cost management tooling (CloudHealth, Cloudability, Flexera, and native tools). Ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders within an enterprise customer. Proactively use your own skillset and that of the team to solve problems and challenges whilst supporting more junior members of the team in the same way. Ownership of your learning and development. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
30/04/2026
Full time
Join our Asset Intelligence team The Asset Intelligence team provides a range of proactive services to assist clients with managing their estate and software procurement. Success. The Softcat Way. Softcat is a £1billion+ technology solutions business and trusted partner to names like Apple, Microsoft and Adobe. Offering a growing portfolio of services including software licensing, cyber security and IT infrastructure, we give our technical teams the tools and support to make exciting things happen. This is where to achieve more for your career. You will work with customers to manage their cloud spend using the FinOps framework. You will work with several customers and will support them through regular reviews. Your goal is to help customers get the most value from The Cloud, improve and enhance the FinOps offering at Softcat, and to mentor and train the next generation of FinOps Analysts. As Senior FinOps Analyst, you'll be responsible for: Forming trusted advisor relationships with enterprise scale clients. Acting as a SME for FinOps within Softcat. Setting long-term goals with customers, developing strategies to achieve them, and leading initiatives to drive FinOps adoption across the organization. Utilising industry-leading cloud management tooling and native tooling to proactively leverage FinOps data. Providing detailed reporting around cost visibility and optimisation, ensuring that insights reach the right stakeholders on the client side. Providing break/fix support around industry-leading cloud management solutions and leveraging the ticketing system (ServiceNow). Continuously improving FinOps processes and practices, including identifying areas for improvement, implementing best practices, and staying current with industry trends and development Developing and driving the service forward, proactively identifying efficiency opportunities within the team. Running 1 to 1s with members of the team. Mentoring junior staff. We'd love you to have Extensive FinOps knowledge FinOps Practitioner Certification is required (FinOps Certified Engineer desired) Knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP. Certified in: AZ900, AWS Certified Practitioner, AZ104 (desired), AWS - Certified Solutions Architect (desired) Extensive experience around multi cloud cost optimisation. Experience with cloud cost management tooling (CloudHealth, Cloudability, Flexera, and native tools). Ability to build relationships with multiple stakeholders within an enterprise customer. Proactively use your own skillset and that of the team to solve problems and challenges whilst supporting more junior members of the team in the same way. Ownership of your learning and development. We also acknowledge that the confidence gap and imposter syndrome are a real thing and can get in the way of us meeting fantastic talent, so please don't hesitate to apply - we would love to hear from you! Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential. You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background. Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now. If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider. Any information you share on your application will be treated in confidence. You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at Here at Softcat, we don't prohibit the use of AI (artificial intelligence) in our application process, as we understand how far it can go to creating a truly equitable candidate experience. That being said, as a culture-driven organisation, we believe that the genuine essence of each person is what truly matters, so we highly encourage you to be as authentically you as possible when submitting your application to showcase your true and whole self.
Adobe Campaign Analyst £45,000 - £55,000 plus benefits Reports to: Senior Marketing Data Manager Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement Contract: x2 positions, 12 month fixed-term contract Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office). Closing date: 10th May :55. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or as soon as possible. Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. Recruitment process: Competency based interview Interview date: Week commencing 18th May At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an Adobe Campaign Analyst. We are looking for an expert Adobe user, who has strong experience building and executing marketing campaigns using Adobe Campaign. The role will work closely with stakeholders supporting campaign build and driving improvements to support business requirements. You will play a key role to ensure campaigns are delivered accurately on time and effectively. You will need a data analytical mindset and ability to work collaboratively, suggesting and contributing to campaign ideas with ease. What will I be doing? Providing expertise in the design and implementation of CRUK campaigns in Adobe Developing, implementing, and managing data workflows using Adobe Campaign, ensuring campaigns are automated where possible, optimised, and data-driven Building trigger-based journeys, integrating data points for timely and effective communications Working closely with the Product Manager to ensure appropriate processes and controls are in place for effective and efficient working Supporting the end-to-end data selection process ensuring ways of working are validated, captured and subsequently error free Maintaining a thorough understanding of marketing strategy and advising campaign managers on data selections, ensuring that all groups of supporters are considered appropriately and that we are maximising the value of our contactable base Mentoring the Data Selections Executive, guiding and upskilling them to deliver accurate selections in Adobe Campaign Working closely with the matrix team to explore and exploit Adobe Campaign capabilities. What are we looking for? Proven track record at working with Adobe Campaign to a highly proficient level Good knowledge of the technical configuration of Adobe Campaign Significant experience of complex data selection methodology gained in a marketing environment Proven ability of building positive working relationships and influencing others Excellent attention to detail Experience of managing own and others' workloads Strong team player with the ability to build effective working relationships and coach junior team members Strong communication skills combined with strong levels of interpersonal and negotiation skills Logical approach to solving complex problems Able to balance multiple campaign builds and deadlines simultaneously - highly organised with great time management A good knowledge of fundraising and marketing regulatory frameworks. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human : Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you. What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
30/04/2026
Full time
Adobe Campaign Analyst £45,000 - £55,000 plus benefits Reports to: Senior Marketing Data Manager Directorate: Marketing, Fundraising & Engagement Contract: x2 positions, 12 month fixed-term contract Hours: Full time 35 hours per week Location: Stratford, London Office-based with high flexibility (1-2 days per week in the office). Closing date: 10th May :55. Please let us know if there is anything about the recruitment process that you would like to discuss, in particular if there are any changes or adjustments that would make it easier for you to apply. Please contact or as soon as possible. Visa sponsorship: You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Cancer Research UK is not able to offer visa sponsorship. Recruitment process: Competency based interview Interview date: Week commencing 18th May At Cancer Research UK, we exist to beat cancer. We are professionals with purpose, beating cancer every day. But we need to go much further and much faster. That's why we we're looking for someone talented, someone who shares our vision, someone like you. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as an Adobe Campaign Analyst. We are looking for an expert Adobe user, who has strong experience building and executing marketing campaigns using Adobe Campaign. The role will work closely with stakeholders supporting campaign build and driving improvements to support business requirements. You will play a key role to ensure campaigns are delivered accurately on time and effectively. You will need a data analytical mindset and ability to work collaboratively, suggesting and contributing to campaign ideas with ease. What will I be doing? Providing expertise in the design and implementation of CRUK campaigns in Adobe Developing, implementing, and managing data workflows using Adobe Campaign, ensuring campaigns are automated where possible, optimised, and data-driven Building trigger-based journeys, integrating data points for timely and effective communications Working closely with the Product Manager to ensure appropriate processes and controls are in place for effective and efficient working Supporting the end-to-end data selection process ensuring ways of working are validated, captured and subsequently error free Maintaining a thorough understanding of marketing strategy and advising campaign managers on data selections, ensuring that all groups of supporters are considered appropriately and that we are maximising the value of our contactable base Mentoring the Data Selections Executive, guiding and upskilling them to deliver accurate selections in Adobe Campaign Working closely with the matrix team to explore and exploit Adobe Campaign capabilities. What are we looking for? Proven track record at working with Adobe Campaign to a highly proficient level Good knowledge of the technical configuration of Adobe Campaign Significant experience of complex data selection methodology gained in a marketing environment Proven ability of building positive working relationships and influencing others Excellent attention to detail Experience of managing own and others' workloads Strong team player with the ability to build effective working relationships and coach junior team members Strong communication skills combined with strong levels of interpersonal and negotiation skills Logical approach to solving complex problems Able to balance multiple campaign builds and deadlines simultaneously - highly organised with great time management A good knowledge of fundraising and marketing regulatory frameworks. Our organisation values are designed to guide all that we do. Bold: Act with ambition, courage and determination Credible: Act with rigour and professionalism Human : Act to have a positive impact on people Together: Act inclusively and collaboratively We're looking for people who can believe in and embody these organisation values and can use them to drive forward progress against our mission to beat cancer. If you're interested in applying and excited about working with us but are unsure if you have the right skills and experience we'd still love to hear from you. What will I gain? We create a working environment that supports your wellbeing and provide a generous benefits package, a wide range of career and personal development opportunities and high-quality tools. Our policies and processes enable you to improve your work-life balance, take positive steps in your career and achieve your personal wellbeing goals. You can explore our benefits by visiting our careers web page. How do I apply? We operate an anonymised shortlisting process in our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. CVs are required for all applications; but we won't be able to view them until we invite you for an interview. Instead, we ask you to complete the work history section of the online application form for us to be able to assess you fairly and objectively. For more information on this career opportunity please visit our website or contact us. For more updates on our work and careers, follow us on: Linked In, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Performance Analyst to join our Central Service located at our Head Office in Islington. £46,505.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week on a 12 month FTC. Hybrid Role with two days in our Head Office. Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply) Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Conduct high level analysis and interpretation of management information for a variety of audiences. Develop reports and visualisations from our data warehouses using BI tools (Power BI, Business Objects, SSRS) to enable self- service reporting across the business. Produce performance reports for senior managers and Board members to ensure they understand how Look Ahead is performing against its priorities. Work with managers throughout the organisation to understand their business priorities and to ensure that they have effective information management systems in place to deliver these. Ensure that Look Ahead complies with external performance reporting requirements including contractual measures and regulatory returns. Promote the importance of good data quality including developing DQ exception reporting and conducting audits of KPI data. Ensure all BI work meets data protection and information governance requirements. Work in accordance with Look Ahead's Code of Conduct and equal opportunities policy Carry out other duties commensurate with the role, as determined reasonable by Look Ahead This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead. About you: Excellent IT skills Good communication skills Self-starting and can manage their own workload Close attention to detail and high level of accuracy in their literacy and numeracy What you'll bring: Essential: KNOWLEDGE The post holder must have an understanding of: Performance management and reporting Ensuring data meets quality standards SKILLS: The post-holder must demonstrate: An ability to analyse and interpret data and to present the key messages from it. Skills in using Power BI and ability to create and publish reports. Data modelling, DAX, and visualisation design. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, most importantly Microsoft Excel An ability to manage competing demands, prioritise and meet deadlines. A customer-centric approach when dealing with internal stakeholders. EXPERIENCE: The post-holder must have experience of: Analysing and interpreting data for different audiences Problem solving and providing workable solutions Providing advice and support to customers Desirable: Meeting information requirements in a contractual and statutory environment GDPR and data protection requirements An ability to analyse customer requirements and develop solutions that meet these needs Knowledge of SQL Knowledge of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Knowledge of Business Objects Report writing Managing information systems About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
30/04/2026
Full time
We're looking for a kind, compassionate and resilient Performance Analyst to join our Central Service located at our Head Office in Islington. £46,505.00 per annum, working 35 hours per week on a 12 month FTC. Hybrid Role with two days in our Head Office. Want to feel like you're making a difference? You'll feel at home here. Making you feel at home here means helping you thrive in every way. That's why we offer a wide range of benefits, award-winning Learning & Development and a culture that welcomes all. These aren't token gestures - we've thought long and hard about how best to support our team. After all, our people are doing something amazing: helping to transform lives every day. Our benefits include: Annual leave increasing up to 30 days with length of service Free DBS Exclusive discounts and cashback via Reward Gateway and opportunity to buy a Blue Light Card Fully paid induction programme and further training ILM courses and Apprenticeship Programmes Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme for 24-7 confidential support Online wellbeing resources A generous pension - we will contribute up to 4% and life assurance cover up to £10,000 (T&Cs apply) Quarterly Staff Awards to reward & recognise our amazing staff's commitment and contribution All applicants must be legally eligible to work in the UK by the start of employment as Look Ahead are not able to offer sponsorship. What you'll do: Conduct high level analysis and interpretation of management information for a variety of audiences. Develop reports and visualisations from our data warehouses using BI tools (Power BI, Business Objects, SSRS) to enable self- service reporting across the business. Produce performance reports for senior managers and Board members to ensure they understand how Look Ahead is performing against its priorities. Work with managers throughout the organisation to understand their business priorities and to ensure that they have effective information management systems in place to deliver these. Ensure that Look Ahead complies with external performance reporting requirements including contractual measures and regulatory returns. Promote the importance of good data quality including developing DQ exception reporting and conducting audits of KPI data. Ensure all BI work meets data protection and information governance requirements. Work in accordance with Look Ahead's Code of Conduct and equal opportunities policy Carry out other duties commensurate with the role, as determined reasonable by Look Ahead This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time and is subject to change in accordance with the needs of Look Ahead. About you: Excellent IT skills Good communication skills Self-starting and can manage their own workload Close attention to detail and high level of accuracy in their literacy and numeracy What you'll bring: Essential: KNOWLEDGE The post holder must have an understanding of: Performance management and reporting Ensuring data meets quality standards SKILLS: The post-holder must demonstrate: An ability to analyse and interpret data and to present the key messages from it. Skills in using Power BI and ability to create and publish reports. Data modelling, DAX, and visualisation design. Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, most importantly Microsoft Excel An ability to manage competing demands, prioritise and meet deadlines. A customer-centric approach when dealing with internal stakeholders. EXPERIENCE: The post-holder must have experience of: Analysing and interpreting data for different audiences Problem solving and providing workable solutions Providing advice and support to customers Desirable: Meeting information requirements in a contractual and statutory environment GDPR and data protection requirements An ability to analyse customer requirements and develop solutions that meet these needs Knowledge of SQL Knowledge of SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) Knowledge of Business Objects Report writing Managing information systems About us: Look Ahead is a leading, not-for-profit care and support provider in London and the South East. Our vision is to build better lives through social care and housing in local communities. As an organisation we deliver over 100 services, providing support to thousands of customers each year. Our mission is to co-design and deliver services that offer innovative social care solutions and support people to thrive. We work across mental health, homelessness and complex needs, young people and care leavers and learning disabilities so there are plenty of opportunities to grow and progress your career with us. We have a strong social purpose and we live and work by our values: We focus on Excellence and innovation. We are Caring and Compassionate. We are Inclusive and Trusted. We work in Partnership and are One-Team. Look Ahead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk, and expects all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. If your application for this role is unsuccessful, but we feel that you would be suitable for another role, we may contact you to discuss alternative opportunities. If this occurs you would not need to submit another application for the alternative role. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we are able to appoint to the vacancy before the advertised closed date. We are committed to diversity and inclusion at work and are accredited with Silver in the Inclusive Employers Standard 2021. We are a proud member of the Employers Domestic Abuse Covenant and encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants of all backgrounds.
Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture. We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our growing Group Technology & Data team during an exciting period of tech transformation. The Business Analyst will analyse complex business problems and drive the implementation of effective solutions. You'll act as a key liaison between stakeholders and technical teams, playing a crucial role in ensuring that our projects deliver maximum value and align with our strategic objectives. The Business Analyst role is ideally suited to someone highly analytical who loves digging into the details and getting to the heart of a problem, working towards outcomes that add tangible value to the business. About the Role: Analyse and evaluate existing business processes to identify areas for improvement, developing process models, workflows and diagrams to document 'as is' and 'to be' processes. Elicit, analyse, and document and agree complex business requirements using a variety of techniques (e.g., interviews, workshops, surveys), managing and prioritising requirements and project scope throughout the project lifecycle Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure solutions designed meet business needs and requirements, ensuring all parties have a clear understanding of project goals, requirements and progress Provide support to project managers in planning, executing and monitoring projects by ensuring that all business analyst activities are agreed with business stakeholders and the project manager, are captured in the project plan with any dependencies highlighted and are tracked to ensure timely completion Support the implementation of solutions, including user training, documentation, and business change management activities. Contribute to the development of business analysis methodologies, tools, and templates, providing support and guidance to internal teams on Business Analysis best practices. About You: Demonstrated experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on complex projects gained within a Technology environment Proficiency in business process modeling techniques and tools (e.g., BPMN, UML). You will have a business analysis certification (e.g., IIBA CBAP, PMI-PBA) plus experience with Agile methodologies Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Experience in the Media industry or a passion for news and journalism We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely. We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements. How to Apply To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for. We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 5th May 2026. All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Anna Vipers on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. Benefits at the Guardian You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days . Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available. You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance. We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy. Culture and Wellbeing We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Learning and Development We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
30/04/2026
Full time
Join our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture. We are looking for a Business Analyst to join our growing Group Technology & Data team during an exciting period of tech transformation. The Business Analyst will analyse complex business problems and drive the implementation of effective solutions. You'll act as a key liaison between stakeholders and technical teams, playing a crucial role in ensuring that our projects deliver maximum value and align with our strategic objectives. The Business Analyst role is ideally suited to someone highly analytical who loves digging into the details and getting to the heart of a problem, working towards outcomes that add tangible value to the business. About the Role: Analyse and evaluate existing business processes to identify areas for improvement, developing process models, workflows and diagrams to document 'as is' and 'to be' processes. Elicit, analyse, and document and agree complex business requirements using a variety of techniques (e.g., interviews, workshops, surveys), managing and prioritising requirements and project scope throughout the project lifecycle Collaborate with stakeholders and technical teams to ensure solutions designed meet business needs and requirements, ensuring all parties have a clear understanding of project goals, requirements and progress Provide support to project managers in planning, executing and monitoring projects by ensuring that all business analyst activities are agreed with business stakeholders and the project manager, are captured in the project plan with any dependencies highlighted and are tracked to ensure timely completion Support the implementation of solutions, including user training, documentation, and business change management activities. Contribute to the development of business analysis methodologies, tools, and templates, providing support and guidance to internal teams on Business Analysis best practices. About You: Demonstrated experience as a Business Analyst, with a focus on complex projects gained within a Technology environment Proficiency in business process modeling techniques and tools (e.g., BPMN, UML). You will have a business analysis certification (e.g., IIBA CBAP, PMI-PBA) plus experience with Agile methodologies Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. Experience in the Media industry or a passion for news and journalism We operate in a hybrid environment working 3 days a week from our offices in Kings Cross and 2 days a week remotely. We actively encourage applications from groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media. We value and respect all differences (seen and unseen) in all people. We aspire to have inclusive working experiences and an environment that reflects the audience we serve, where our people have equal access to career development opportunities, their voices are heard and can contribute to our future. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Many of our staff work flexibly and we will consider all requests for flexible working arrangements. How to Apply To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter which outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for. We appreciate the time taken to prepare each application we receive. We do not use AI-assisted technology to review applications; every application is reviewed by a member of our recruitment team. The closing date for applications is Tuesday 5th May 2026. All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Anna Vipers on to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application. Benefits at the Guardian You'll have 30 days of annual leave per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to purchase an additional 5 days . Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available. You are entitled to private healthcare, life cover, income protection, and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance. We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy. Culture and Wellbeing We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace. We became the first major media organisation to achieve B Corp status. We offer tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including access to our employee benefits platform which provides tailored support for health and wellbeing. In addition, we also offer free yoga and pilates classes. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme. Our canteen has views overlooking the Regents Canal and caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Learning and Development We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.
IT Support Analyst Bristol £35,000 - £40,000 DOE Manufacturing Environment On-Site Role Career Development Opportunity A rapidly growing manufacturer based in Bristol is seeking an IT Support Technician to join their team in a newly created position. This is a hands-on, site-based role offering real autonomy and long-term technical development. You'll act as the first point of contact for IT support across the business, ensuring the smooth operation of desktops, networks, servers, and manufacturing IT systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, IT-dependent environment and wants to expand their skills in SQL, JavaScript, and ERP systems. Key Responsibilities Provide on-site IT support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices/scanners and printers Troubleshoot hardware, software, connectivity, VPN, WAN and user access issues Support Microsoft 365 and end-user applications including ERP Act as first responder for IT incidents and system outages Support manufacturing/shop-floor IT systems Liaise with Managed Service Provider (MSPs) to escalate and resolve complex issues Maintain accurate documentation and ticket updates Assist with ERP user setup, support and documentation Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in an IT Support Technician, IT Support Analyst, or similar role Strong knowledge of Windows environments and Microsoft 365 Experience supporting desktops, laptops, printers and networked devices Understanding of client/server networking, VPNs, WANs Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment (desirable) ERP system user administration experience (desirable) Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and customer service skills Development Opportunity This role offers genuine career progression. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in: SQL JavaScript ERP systems Working alongside MSPs on infrastructure and development projects
29/04/2026
Full time
IT Support Analyst Bristol £35,000 - £40,000 DOE Manufacturing Environment On-Site Role Career Development Opportunity A rapidly growing manufacturer based in Bristol is seeking an IT Support Technician to join their team in a newly created position. This is a hands-on, site-based role offering real autonomy and long-term technical development. You'll act as the first point of contact for IT support across the business, ensuring the smooth operation of desktops, networks, servers, and manufacturing IT systems. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, IT-dependent environment and wants to expand their skills in SQL, JavaScript, and ERP systems. Key Responsibilities Provide on-site IT support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices/scanners and printers Troubleshoot hardware, software, connectivity, VPN, WAN and user access issues Support Microsoft 365 and end-user applications including ERP Act as first responder for IT incidents and system outages Support manufacturing/shop-floor IT systems Liaise with Managed Service Provider (MSPs) to escalate and resolve complex issues Maintain accurate documentation and ticket updates Assist with ERP user setup, support and documentation Required Skills & Experience Proven experience in an IT Support Technician, IT Support Analyst, or similar role Strong knowledge of Windows environments and Microsoft 365 Experience supporting desktops, laptops, printers and networked devices Understanding of client/server networking, VPNs, WANs Experience in a manufacturing or food production environment (desirable) ERP system user administration experience (desirable) Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Excellent communication and customer service skills Development Opportunity This role offers genuine career progression. You will have the opportunity to develop skills in: SQL JavaScript ERP systems Working alongside MSPs on infrastructure and development projects
Site Data Analyst Location: Greatham, Teesside Client: Tioxide Lead SAP PM and site data improvement at a major manufacturing site Tioxide is recruiting for a Site Data Analyst to join the Finance team at Greatham. This is a specialist systems and data role where you will act as the Business Process Owner for the site s Enterprise Asset Management and SAP PM system, supporting IT infrastructure for plant maintenance and helping drive continuous improvement across maintenance systems and processes. You will also support the development of key site systems including the Factory Information System, PI Vision and web-based intelligent interfaces. Working with SAP users, site teams, external suppliers and senior stakeholders, you will provide first-line support, technical guidance, coaching and data-led insight to help improve maintenance performance and business decision-making. What you ll be doing You will: Act as Business Process Owner for SAP PM / Enterprise Asset Management and supporting maintenance systems. Lead continuous improvement of site maintenance systems strategy, including SAP PM and related software. Support and coach a user community of around 100 SAP users. Educate and influence manufacturing teams in the use of SAP and web-based intelligent interfaces. Provide technical support, guidance and solutions to resolve SAP and maintenance system issues. Improve use of SAP Planned Maintenance functionality to support maintenance and reliability processes. Ensure common working practices for master data management across plant areas. Plan and prioritise master data maintenance to support statutory, maintenance and CAPEX programmes. Manage SAP role allocation, ensuring users have appropriate access, training and support. Develop automated reports aligned to business goals for site leadership, engineering managers and other stakeholders. Lead liaison with external suppliers to deliver computer-aided engineering solutions. Manage and develop the site s Aveva PI Vision Factory Information System to support safety, quality, cost and production performance. Promote a positive, values-led culture focused on collaboration, improvement and high standards. Candidate requirements We welcome applications from people who have: HNC, or equivalent knowledge, in an engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical, chemical or a related subject. Experience delivering SAP Plant Maintenance or Enterprise Asset Management solutions. Experience in asset management, maintenance systems, capital project execution or manufacturing systems. Strong knowledge of SAP PM and maintenance performance metrics such as OEE, MTBF and MTTR. Good IT and data skills, including Excel, PI/FIS or similar systems. Experience developing performance reports, tools or automated reporting. The ability to simplify complex issues and turn data into practical insight. Strong written, verbal communication and facilitation skills. Confidence supporting users, coaching others and working with a wide range of stakeholders. A proactive, curious and continuous improvement mindset. We know people gain skills in different ways. You do not need to meet every point above to apply. If this role interests you and you believe you could make a positive contribution, we would welcome your application. Why join Tioxide? Join Tioxide in a role where your SAP PM, systems and data expertise will directly support maintenance performance, reliability, safety and operational decision-making. You will help shape how site teams use systems, data and reporting to improve performance across a major Teesside manufacturing site. Diversity and inclusion Tioxide is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to contribute. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including people from groups currently under-represented in manufacturing, data, systems, finance and technical roles. Tioxide and Wolviston Management Services are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
29/04/2026
Full time
Site Data Analyst Location: Greatham, Teesside Client: Tioxide Lead SAP PM and site data improvement at a major manufacturing site Tioxide is recruiting for a Site Data Analyst to join the Finance team at Greatham. This is a specialist systems and data role where you will act as the Business Process Owner for the site s Enterprise Asset Management and SAP PM system, supporting IT infrastructure for plant maintenance and helping drive continuous improvement across maintenance systems and processes. You will also support the development of key site systems including the Factory Information System, PI Vision and web-based intelligent interfaces. Working with SAP users, site teams, external suppliers and senior stakeholders, you will provide first-line support, technical guidance, coaching and data-led insight to help improve maintenance performance and business decision-making. What you ll be doing You will: Act as Business Process Owner for SAP PM / Enterprise Asset Management and supporting maintenance systems. Lead continuous improvement of site maintenance systems strategy, including SAP PM and related software. Support and coach a user community of around 100 SAP users. Educate and influence manufacturing teams in the use of SAP and web-based intelligent interfaces. Provide technical support, guidance and solutions to resolve SAP and maintenance system issues. Improve use of SAP Planned Maintenance functionality to support maintenance and reliability processes. Ensure common working practices for master data management across plant areas. Plan and prioritise master data maintenance to support statutory, maintenance and CAPEX programmes. Manage SAP role allocation, ensuring users have appropriate access, training and support. Develop automated reports aligned to business goals for site leadership, engineering managers and other stakeholders. Lead liaison with external suppliers to deliver computer-aided engineering solutions. Manage and develop the site s Aveva PI Vision Factory Information System to support safety, quality, cost and production performance. Promote a positive, values-led culture focused on collaboration, improvement and high standards. Candidate requirements We welcome applications from people who have: HNC, or equivalent knowledge, in an engineering discipline such as mechanical, electrical, chemical or a related subject. Experience delivering SAP Plant Maintenance or Enterprise Asset Management solutions. Experience in asset management, maintenance systems, capital project execution or manufacturing systems. Strong knowledge of SAP PM and maintenance performance metrics such as OEE, MTBF and MTTR. Good IT and data skills, including Excel, PI/FIS or similar systems. Experience developing performance reports, tools or automated reporting. The ability to simplify complex issues and turn data into practical insight. Strong written, verbal communication and facilitation skills. Confidence supporting users, coaching others and working with a wide range of stakeholders. A proactive, curious and continuous improvement mindset. We know people gain skills in different ways. You do not need to meet every point above to apply. If this role interests you and you believe you could make a positive contribution, we would welcome your application. Why join Tioxide? Join Tioxide in a role where your SAP PM, systems and data expertise will directly support maintenance performance, reliability, safety and operational decision-making. You will help shape how site teams use systems, data and reporting to improve performance across a major Teesside manufacturing site. Diversity and inclusion Tioxide is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to contribute. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences, including people from groups currently under-represented in manufacturing, data, systems, finance and technical roles. Tioxide and Wolviston Management Services are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.
My Local Authority client in the south is looking to appoint a talented a Data Analyst, Procurement & Benchmarking Officer on a Contract basis. Outside IR35, the role will deliver data-driven insight, procurement analysis, and benchmarking to support efficiency and improvement programmes within the Council. Local authority experience is essential About the role: Based in the south (hybrid): Analyse financial, operational, and demand data to identify cost drivers and inefficiencies Develop clear dashboards and reports (e.g. Excel, Power BI) to support decision-making Conduct spend analysis to identify procurement savings (aggregation, renegotiation, sourcing) Support procurement processes including data analysis, option appraisal, and bid evaluation About you: You will have the following experiences: Proven track record of delivering large-scale savings and improvements in local government Strong data analysis and interpretation skills Advanced Excel; experience with Power BI or similar tools Understanding of procurement and commercial principles Experience in benchmarking and performance analysis What's on offer: Salary: 880 per day, outside IR35 negotiable based on experience Hybrid Working Contract type: Contract Hours: 09:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday How to apply Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted. Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. About Spencer Clarke Group Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way. When you join us, you will receive: Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities Free DBS checks Post Placement Aftercare Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals INDSCGJS
29/04/2026
Contractor
My Local Authority client in the south is looking to appoint a talented a Data Analyst, Procurement & Benchmarking Officer on a Contract basis. Outside IR35, the role will deliver data-driven insight, procurement analysis, and benchmarking to support efficiency and improvement programmes within the Council. Local authority experience is essential About the role: Based in the south (hybrid): Analyse financial, operational, and demand data to identify cost drivers and inefficiencies Develop clear dashboards and reports (e.g. Excel, Power BI) to support decision-making Conduct spend analysis to identify procurement savings (aggregation, renegotiation, sourcing) Support procurement processes including data analysis, option appraisal, and bid evaluation About you: You will have the following experiences: Proven track record of delivering large-scale savings and improvements in local government Strong data analysis and interpretation skills Advanced Excel; experience with Power BI or similar tools Understanding of procurement and commercial principles Experience in benchmarking and performance analysis What's on offer: Salary: 880 per day, outside IR35 negotiable based on experience Hybrid Working Contract type: Contract Hours: 09:00 -17:00 Monday to Friday How to apply Once your CV is received, if you are successful you will be contacted. Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted please assume you have not been successful on this occasion. About Spencer Clarke Group Here at Spencer Clarke Group, we pride ourselves on connecting you with the best career opportunities; our experienced Consultants have extensive market knowledge and will also provide expert career advice along the way. When you join us, you will receive: Access to a wide range of temporary and permanent opportunities Free DBS checks Post Placement Aftercare Loyalty reward scheme and regular competitions for our agency professionals INDSCGJS
Our client has a permanent vacancy for a Senior Systems Analyst to be responsible for the overall management, optimisation, and efficient running of business systems. You will work closely with business stakeholders in Operations, Finance, Sales, B2B Commerce, and Warehousing to understand business requirements, improve system capabilities, and develop scalable and robust solutions. Key Responsibilities Business Analysis & Process Improvement Engage with business stakeholders to understand operational needs, map processes, and identify opportunities for improvement. Lead requirements gathering workshops and convert requirements into functional and technical requirements. Define current workflow and future workflow as well as identifying bottlenecks and recommending solutions. Support change initiatives by assessing business impact, defining success metrics, and ensuring smooth transition to new processes. Manage supplier relationships to ensure that they provide quality support and deliver fixes on time and according to business priorities. Systems Analysis & Support Provide advanced 2nd/3rd line support and subject matter expertise to the business applications, including the ERP and integrated applications. Carry out root cause analysis for system issues and coordinate with internal teams and vendors to implement permanent corrective actions. Ensure systems remain performant, scalable, and aligned with business growth objectives. Configuration management, system checks on master data integrity and optimization of system usage across various departments. Project Delivery Contribute to full project lifecycles from discovery and design through testing, deployment, and adoption by users. Taking ownership of project deliverables, ensuring quality documentation and timely completion. Testing & Quality Assurance Develop test scenarios, test scripts, and perform UAT and regression testing on changes and upgrades to the system. Validate data flows, integrations, and business rules to ensure reliable operation of end-to-end processes. Reporting & Data Insight Operational and analytical reporting Create, maintain, and enhance reports to support decision making. Interact with stakeholders to define reporting needs. Training & User Guidance Train and guide the end users on the new features and processes and best practices. Develop training documents, knowledge articles, and process documentation. Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in business or systems analysis within an ERP centric environment. Hands on experience with enterprise resource planning systems Relational database experience e.g. writing queries, and performance tuning. Systems integration, API s and data flows between enterprise platforms. Communication and stakeholder engagement skills with a customer driven approach. The ability to document requirements, processes and technical specifications correctly and efficiently. Desirable Skills & Experience Sage X3 ERP Experience. Understanding of Finance, B2B ecommerce, warehouse, supply chain or product distribution. Experience with Crystal Reports, Sage Enterprise Intelligence or similar reporting tools. Knowledge and experience of working with web services, API integrations, or system automation. Familiarity with Magento, Shopify, or other B2B ecommerce platforms. Microsoft SQL Experience. Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
29/04/2026
Full time
Our client has a permanent vacancy for a Senior Systems Analyst to be responsible for the overall management, optimisation, and efficient running of business systems. You will work closely with business stakeholders in Operations, Finance, Sales, B2B Commerce, and Warehousing to understand business requirements, improve system capabilities, and develop scalable and robust solutions. Key Responsibilities Business Analysis & Process Improvement Engage with business stakeholders to understand operational needs, map processes, and identify opportunities for improvement. Lead requirements gathering workshops and convert requirements into functional and technical requirements. Define current workflow and future workflow as well as identifying bottlenecks and recommending solutions. Support change initiatives by assessing business impact, defining success metrics, and ensuring smooth transition to new processes. Manage supplier relationships to ensure that they provide quality support and deliver fixes on time and according to business priorities. Systems Analysis & Support Provide advanced 2nd/3rd line support and subject matter expertise to the business applications, including the ERP and integrated applications. Carry out root cause analysis for system issues and coordinate with internal teams and vendors to implement permanent corrective actions. Ensure systems remain performant, scalable, and aligned with business growth objectives. Configuration management, system checks on master data integrity and optimization of system usage across various departments. Project Delivery Contribute to full project lifecycles from discovery and design through testing, deployment, and adoption by users. Taking ownership of project deliverables, ensuring quality documentation and timely completion. Testing & Quality Assurance Develop test scenarios, test scripts, and perform UAT and regression testing on changes and upgrades to the system. Validate data flows, integrations, and business rules to ensure reliable operation of end-to-end processes. Reporting & Data Insight Operational and analytical reporting Create, maintain, and enhance reports to support decision making. Interact with stakeholders to define reporting needs. Training & User Guidance Train and guide the end users on the new features and processes and best practices. Develop training documents, knowledge articles, and process documentation. Required Skills & Experience Strong experience in business or systems analysis within an ERP centric environment. Hands on experience with enterprise resource planning systems Relational database experience e.g. writing queries, and performance tuning. Systems integration, API s and data flows between enterprise platforms. Communication and stakeholder engagement skills with a customer driven approach. The ability to document requirements, processes and technical specifications correctly and efficiently. Desirable Skills & Experience Sage X3 ERP Experience. Understanding of Finance, B2B ecommerce, warehouse, supply chain or product distribution. Experience with Crystal Reports, Sage Enterprise Intelligence or similar reporting tools. Knowledge and experience of working with web services, API integrations, or system automation. Familiarity with Magento, Shopify, or other B2B ecommerce platforms. Microsoft SQL Experience. Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.
Security Assurance Analyst (Contractor) Reports To: Head of Information and Cyber Security Department: Information Security Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite) Contract Type: Contract (3 months) Organisation: Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) About the Role We are seeking a Security Assurance Analyst to support a strategic sourcing programme within our Information Security function. This is a short-term, delivery-focused contract role centred on evaluating Security Operations Centre (SOC) service performance, conducting structured comparisons across service pillars, and producing clear, evidence-based assessment outputs to support a provider transition. You will work within a small, professional security team and will be expected to operate independently, delivering high-quality analysis and documentation to tight timescales. Key Responsibilities Review and critically evaluate SOC performance reporting across core service pillars, assessing quality, completeness, and relevance Define what meaningful performance measurement looks like across: Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Vulnerability Management Cyber Threat Intelligence Continuous Improvement Conduct structured comparisons of SOC provider performance, identifying material differences across key service dimensions Produce comparative performance assessments at agreed intervals during the transition and dual-running period, including: Detailed technical analysis Clear executive summaries for senior stakeholders Collaborate with the Project Manager, Legal advisers, and internal stakeholders to ensure outputs align with contractual and operational requirements Skills, Knowledge & Experience Solid understanding of SOC service delivery, including MDR, Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Threat Intelligence Experience reviewing, interpreting, and critically assessing security performance data and management information Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, gaps, and meaningful insights Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision Desirable: Experience supporting vendor assessments, supplier evaluations, or security sourcing programmes Familiarity with SOC performance metrics, SLAs, and service reporting frameworks Key Deliverables Comparative SOC performance assessments produced at agreed intervals throughout the transition and dual-running period Each deliverable to include: A detailed technical assessment A concise executive summary suitable for senior stakeholders We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and passion into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an all-encompassing environment that helps them thrive. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. Please email me (url removed)
29/04/2026
Contractor
Security Assurance Analyst (Contractor) Reports To: Head of Information and Cyber Security Department: Information Security Location: London (Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite) Contract Type: Contract (3 months) Organisation: Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) About the Role We are seeking a Security Assurance Analyst to support a strategic sourcing programme within our Information Security function. This is a short-term, delivery-focused contract role centred on evaluating Security Operations Centre (SOC) service performance, conducting structured comparisons across service pillars, and producing clear, evidence-based assessment outputs to support a provider transition. You will work within a small, professional security team and will be expected to operate independently, delivering high-quality analysis and documentation to tight timescales. Key Responsibilities Review and critically evaluate SOC performance reporting across core service pillars, assessing quality, completeness, and relevance Define what meaningful performance measurement looks like across: Managed Detection and Response (MDR) Vulnerability Management Cyber Threat Intelligence Continuous Improvement Conduct structured comparisons of SOC provider performance, identifying material differences across key service dimensions Produce comparative performance assessments at agreed intervals during the transition and dual-running period, including: Detailed technical analysis Clear executive summaries for senior stakeholders Collaborate with the Project Manager, Legal advisers, and internal stakeholders to ensure outputs align with contractual and operational requirements Skills, Knowledge & Experience Solid understanding of SOC service delivery, including MDR, Vulnerability Management, and Cyber Threat Intelligence Experience reviewing, interpreting, and critically assessing security performance data and management information Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify trends, gaps, and meaningful insights Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, structured documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision Desirable: Experience supporting vendor assessments, supplier evaluations, or security sourcing programmes Familiarity with SOC performance metrics, SLAs, and service reporting frameworks Key Deliverables Comparative SOC performance assessments produced at agreed intervals throughout the transition and dual-running period Each deliverable to include: A detailed technical assessment A concise executive summary suitable for senior stakeholders We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and passion into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an all-encompassing environment that helps them thrive. Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered. Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly. Pontoon is an employment consultancy and operates as an equal opportunity's employer. Please email me (url removed)
Newly created opportunity for a Group Procurement Analyst with retail / product manufacturing expereince for a growing global product supplier. The Procurement Analyst will be a pivotal member of the Group Procurement function, delivering actionable insights and reporting across the full procurement spectrum. From spend analysis, cash management to supplier performance and PPV (Part Price Variance). The role will drive data-led decision-making and establish standardised best practices across the group. Midlands Hybrid working options + occasional group travel. World-leading supplier of B2B and B2C products with c700 employees across multiple sites in the UK, Europe, the US and India. With leading brands, innovative products, and a global footprint, they are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that protect public health and work in harmony with nature. Operating in a newly formed Procurement Centre of Excellence function, the Analyst will work with multiple business units and systems while collaborating closely with stakeholders across procurement, operations, finance, and commercial teams. Key Objectives Design, implement, and maintain automated dashboards and data systems across the Group. Provide stakeholders with clear, data-driven insights that enable better and faster decision-making. Promote consistency and standardisation of Procurement practices across business units. Support the development of a data-driven, agile Procurement function. Key Responsibilities: Analytics & Reporting Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and planning tools to support supply chain visibility and decision-making. Provide analytical support for inventory optimisation, cost reduction, and supplier performance improvement. Ensure data accuracy and alignment across systems (e.g., SAP, Dynamics, Power BI) in partnership with IT. Procurement & Performance Lead spend analysis across direct and indirect categories to identify savings opportunities. Deliver commodity insights and market intelligence to support sourcing decisions. Own OTIF reporting and supplier performance metrics (lead times, arrears, quality). Support supplier quality analysis, contract negotiations, and onboarding in line with compliance and sustainability standards. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the central lead for Procurement analytics across the group. Partner with regional and commercial teams to align priorities and drive continuous improvement. Essential Requirements Experience in procurement analytics, demand planning, or inventory management in a complex environment. Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI (or similar tools). Hands-on ERP experience (e.g., SAP or Microsoft Dynamics 365). Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders. Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver results independently Desirable Exposure to commodity markets and supplier performance frameworks. Knowledge of sustainability/ESG in supply chain. Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or retail (multi-site/international preferred). Advanced analytics skills (e.g., forecasting, SQL, Python). Relevant qualifications (e.g., APICS/CSCP, CIPS, Six Sigma). This is a rare and critical opportunity for a Procurement Analyst, driving high-impact solutions that directly support business growth. Full job description available on request. Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be considered. If you would like to learn more, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial chat about the role.
28/04/2026
Full time
Newly created opportunity for a Group Procurement Analyst with retail / product manufacturing expereince for a growing global product supplier. The Procurement Analyst will be a pivotal member of the Group Procurement function, delivering actionable insights and reporting across the full procurement spectrum. From spend analysis, cash management to supplier performance and PPV (Part Price Variance). The role will drive data-led decision-making and establish standardised best practices across the group. Midlands Hybrid working options + occasional group travel. World-leading supplier of B2B and B2C products with c700 employees across multiple sites in the UK, Europe, the US and India. With leading brands, innovative products, and a global footprint, they are committed to delivering sustainable solutions that protect public health and work in harmony with nature. Operating in a newly formed Procurement Centre of Excellence function, the Analyst will work with multiple business units and systems while collaborating closely with stakeholders across procurement, operations, finance, and commercial teams. Key Objectives Design, implement, and maintain automated dashboards and data systems across the Group. Provide stakeholders with clear, data-driven insights that enable better and faster decision-making. Promote consistency and standardisation of Procurement practices across business units. Support the development of a data-driven, agile Procurement function. Key Responsibilities: Analytics & Reporting Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and planning tools to support supply chain visibility and decision-making. Provide analytical support for inventory optimisation, cost reduction, and supplier performance improvement. Ensure data accuracy and alignment across systems (e.g., SAP, Dynamics, Power BI) in partnership with IT. Procurement & Performance Lead spend analysis across direct and indirect categories to identify savings opportunities. Deliver commodity insights and market intelligence to support sourcing decisions. Own OTIF reporting and supplier performance metrics (lead times, arrears, quality). Support supplier quality analysis, contract negotiations, and onboarding in line with compliance and sustainability standards. Stakeholder Engagement Act as the central lead for Procurement analytics across the group. Partner with regional and commercial teams to align priorities and drive continuous improvement. Essential Requirements Experience in procurement analytics, demand planning, or inventory management in a complex environment. Advanced Excel skills and experience with Power BI (or similar tools). Hands-on ERP experience (e.g., SAP or Microsoft Dynamics 365). Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders. Able to manage multiple priorities and deliver results independently Desirable Exposure to commodity markets and supplier performance frameworks. Knowledge of sustainability/ESG in supply chain. Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or retail (multi-site/international preferred). Advanced analytics skills (e.g., forecasting, SQL, Python). Relevant qualifications (e.g., APICS/CSCP, CIPS, Six Sigma). This is a rare and critical opportunity for a Procurement Analyst, driving high-impact solutions that directly support business growth. Full job description available on request. Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be considered. If you would like to learn more, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial chat about the role.
Please note this is a training course and fees apply Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Data Analysis? If you are detail orientated, perceptive, organised, competent, analytical and can communicate well with those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Data Analyst We do this using our specialised Data Analyst career programme which looks to assist and place qualified candidates into a career pathway in Data Analysis. Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience Data Analyst as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles. Demand for Data Analysts has grown 20% year on year. All business decisions rely on data to ensure correct business decisions are made and therefore the role of the data analyst in the new digital world has become essential for business owners. Using our experience in providing data analysis and business analysis training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in Data Analysis. The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK/European and International Data Analysis sector. Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers. Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below. Step 1 - CompTIA Data+ Qualification The first step is completing the CompTIA Data+ Qualification accredited by CompTIA. This professional international industry-recognised qualification teaches you the essential skills of a Data Analyst. You will cover skills such as data mining, manipulating data, visualising data, and reporting on data. Study time for the qualification is approximately 30 hours and qualification is achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam. The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools. You will be provided with access to a tutor and a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam. This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a data analyst. Step 2 - Data Administration Training Data is extracted using various method which are normally IT driven. Therefore, we will provide you with access to the following additional courses to ensure you are suitably employable as a data analyst. Microsoft excel - to expert level. Learn SQL - the programming language used for extracting data from more complex databases. Learn Python 3 - Python 3 is a simple to use programming language used by many analysts. Learn Tableau - Tableu is a tool which analysts use to build visually appealing dashboards for complex data making it easier for stakeholders to comprehend. Study time for these courses is approximately 30-60 hours and qualification is achieved through completion of the course with no exam. Step 3 - Business Analysis Foundation Business Analysts and Data Analysts often work very closely together and indeed many Data Analysts become Business Analysts and vice versa. Adding a Business Analyst Foundation certificate will make you much more employable and enable you to cross over into business analyst roles and hybrid roles. Business Analysis Foundation accredited by the BCS (The British Computer Society also known as the Chartered Institute of IT). Study time for this course is approximately 15 hours and qualification is achieved through an online BCS exam. Step 4 - Recruitment Support Now you are qualified for an entry level data analyst position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first a suitable role based on your new qualifications and any other experience you may have. We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.8 Trustscore on Trustpilot. Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector. They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need. Our money back guarantee If after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams. However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months. Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped. What Now? To accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front. Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Data Analyst Career aspirations.
28/04/2026
Full time
Please note this is a training course and fees apply Are you looking to benefit from a new career in Data Analysis? If you are detail orientated, perceptive, organised, competent, analytical and can communicate well with those around you; you could have a truly rewarding future as a Data Analyst We do this using our specialised Data Analyst career programme which looks to assist and place qualified candidates into a career pathway in Data Analysis. Please note this career program is designed for entry level individuals with limited or no experience, so please do not apply if you are already an experience Data Analyst as we will be looking primarily at entry level roles. Demand for Data Analysts has grown 20% year on year. All business decisions rely on data to ensure correct business decisions are made and therefore the role of the data analyst in the new digital world has become essential for business owners. Using our experience in providing data analysis and business analysis training online and through our expert recruitment consultants, we can provide a seamless journey and often fast-tracked route into a new career in Data Analysis. The courses in the package have been identified by our recruitment partners as industry standards for the UK/European and International Data Analysis sector. Skills shortages across all sectors are increasing the demand for qualified, entry-level career seekers and career changers. Whether you are working full-time, part-time or are unemployed, this job and recruitment package has the flexibility to be completed at a pace that suits you and can be completed in a few weeks. Your job and career goals are completed in 4 easy steps listed below. Step 1 - CompTIA Data+ Qualification The first step is completing the CompTIA Data+ Qualification accredited by CompTIA. This professional international industry-recognised qualification teaches you the essential skills of a Data Analyst. You will cover skills such as data mining, manipulating data, visualising data, and reporting on data. Study time for the qualification is approximately 30 hours and qualification is achieved by completing a 1-hour multiple choice exam. The course is provided online and comes complete with exam simulators and revision tools. You will be provided with access to a tutor and a 1-hour online revision workshop prior to sitting your exam. This qualification will set you on a route to becoming a data analyst. Step 2 - Data Administration Training Data is extracted using various method which are normally IT driven. Therefore, we will provide you with access to the following additional courses to ensure you are suitably employable as a data analyst. Microsoft excel - to expert level. Learn SQL - the programming language used for extracting data from more complex databases. Learn Python 3 - Python 3 is a simple to use programming language used by many analysts. Learn Tableau - Tableu is a tool which analysts use to build visually appealing dashboards for complex data making it easier for stakeholders to comprehend. Study time for these courses is approximately 30-60 hours and qualification is achieved through completion of the course with no exam. Step 3 - Business Analysis Foundation Business Analysts and Data Analysts often work very closely together and indeed many Data Analysts become Business Analysts and vice versa. Adding a Business Analyst Foundation certificate will make you much more employable and enable you to cross over into business analyst roles and hybrid roles. Business Analysis Foundation accredited by the BCS (The British Computer Society also known as the Chartered Institute of IT). Study time for this course is approximately 15 hours and qualification is achieved through an online BCS exam. Step 4 - Recruitment Support Now you are qualified for an entry level data analyst position our recruitment support team will now begin collaborating with you to help you secure your first a suitable role based on your new qualifications and any other experience you may have. We have been helping candidates start and build careers in the project management industry since 2007 and have a 4.8 Trustscore on Trustpilot. Our Recruitment Support team will help you work through job applications, interviews and provide you with a full cv review based around your new qualification and written to maximise your chances of obtaining a role in the project management sector. They will provide you with guidance as to which roles our most suitable for you as an entry level project sector worker aiming to become a project manager. This will include mock job interviews as well as any help you feel you need. Our money back guarantee If after 1 year of passing your formal qualifications, we have been unable to help you secure a role, we will refund your study fees minus the cost of the exams. However, we are normally able to help candidates find their first role within 6 months of qualifying and for locations based close to major cities this is often reduced to less than 3 months. Check our testimonials from the hundreds of candidates we have already helped. What Now? To accommodate candidates, the training element of the package is available on finance terms of up to 1 year. This enables you to get qualified and start in your new role without having to fund all the training costs up front. Enquire now and one of our experienced Career Consultants will contact you within 4 working hours to answer any questions that you may have and to assist you in taking the first step towards your Data Analyst Career aspirations.
Senior Technical Programme Manager - HR Technology (EMEA Lead) Contract Length: 12 Months Location: London Working Pattern: Hybrid working (via Umbrella Company, inside IR35) Are you a Director-level technology delivery leader with experience operating in Tier-1 Financial Services and global, matrix-driven environments? Our client is seeking a senior EMEA technology led to take full accountability for the regional delivery of a first-of-its-kind global HR technology transformation, integrating a single global SAP SuccessFactors platform with complex downstream enterprise systems. This role sits at the heart of a Tokyo-driven global programme, with close partnership across New York, APAC and EMEA, and requires confidence, authority, and technical credibility to build capability while delivering at pace in an evolving global landscape. Key Responsibilities Regional Ownership & Leadership: Provide Director-level accountability for all EMEA IT technical delivery within the Global Horizon programme, acting as the senior regional owner for HR technology integrations. Global Collaboration: Work in close partnership with global technology leadership and delivery teams across Tokyo, New York and APAC, aligning EMEA outcomes to global standards, roadmap and governance. Enterprise Integrations: Own the delivery of SAP SuccessFactors integrations (or similar) into downstream enterprise platforms, including Identity & Access Management, Finance, Compliance, and data platforms, ensuring secure, scalable and compliant solutions. Delivery Governance: Establish and operate robust delivery governance in a maturing global environment, covering planning, dependencies, risk, change control, and executive reporting. Team Build & Mobilisation: Design, recruit and lead EMEA delivery teams (including analysts, architects, and integration delivery capability), and manage third-party vendors to deliver against programme objectives. Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary EMEA technology interface into the Global Horizon Programme Office, providing clear visibility of progress, risks, trade-offs and required decisions to senior stakeholders. What You Bring Proven Seniority: Director- or Programme Director-level experience leading large-scale global technology delivery within Financial Services or similarly regulated environments. Global Delivery Experience: Demonstrable experience operating in matrix organisations with global headquarters oversight, balancing regional execution with global governance and standards. Integration & Technical Credibility: Strong background delivering enterprise HR platforms (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors or similar) with a clear focus on downstream system integrations, not HR functional configuration. Financial Services Maturity: Experience delivering technology change under FS regulatory, risk, security, and data protection controls, engaging with Risk, Compliance, and InfoSec stakeholders. Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to establish credibility quickly, lead senior multidisciplinary teams, and influence decision-making at programme and executive level. Challenges You Will Tackle Delivering a unified global HR technology outcome within an organisation transitioning from regional autonomy to global alignment. Establishing effective delivery structures, governance and capability in parallel with execution, in the absence of a mature global PMO. Building and scaling EMEA delivery teams while navigating evolving scope, architecture and global programme direction. Why Join Us? Global Impact : Play a pivotal leadership role in the first truly global technology programme of its kind for the organisation. Senior Visibility: Operate in a high-profile role with direct exposure to global technology and HR leadership. Meaningful Challenge: Ideal for experienced leaders who thrive in ambiguity, take ownership, and enjoy building structure where little previously existed. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
28/04/2026
Contractor
Senior Technical Programme Manager - HR Technology (EMEA Lead) Contract Length: 12 Months Location: London Working Pattern: Hybrid working (via Umbrella Company, inside IR35) Are you a Director-level technology delivery leader with experience operating in Tier-1 Financial Services and global, matrix-driven environments? Our client is seeking a senior EMEA technology led to take full accountability for the regional delivery of a first-of-its-kind global HR technology transformation, integrating a single global SAP SuccessFactors platform with complex downstream enterprise systems. This role sits at the heart of a Tokyo-driven global programme, with close partnership across New York, APAC and EMEA, and requires confidence, authority, and technical credibility to build capability while delivering at pace in an evolving global landscape. Key Responsibilities Regional Ownership & Leadership: Provide Director-level accountability for all EMEA IT technical delivery within the Global Horizon programme, acting as the senior regional owner for HR technology integrations. Global Collaboration: Work in close partnership with global technology leadership and delivery teams across Tokyo, New York and APAC, aligning EMEA outcomes to global standards, roadmap and governance. Enterprise Integrations: Own the delivery of SAP SuccessFactors integrations (or similar) into downstream enterprise platforms, including Identity & Access Management, Finance, Compliance, and data platforms, ensuring secure, scalable and compliant solutions. Delivery Governance: Establish and operate robust delivery governance in a maturing global environment, covering planning, dependencies, risk, change control, and executive reporting. Team Build & Mobilisation: Design, recruit and lead EMEA delivery teams (including analysts, architects, and integration delivery capability), and manage third-party vendors to deliver against programme objectives. Senior Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the primary EMEA technology interface into the Global Horizon Programme Office, providing clear visibility of progress, risks, trade-offs and required decisions to senior stakeholders. What You Bring Proven Seniority: Director- or Programme Director-level experience leading large-scale global technology delivery within Financial Services or similarly regulated environments. Global Delivery Experience: Demonstrable experience operating in matrix organisations with global headquarters oversight, balancing regional execution with global governance and standards. Integration & Technical Credibility: Strong background delivering enterprise HR platforms (e.g. SAP SuccessFactors or similar) with a clear focus on downstream system integrations, not HR functional configuration. Financial Services Maturity: Experience delivering technology change under FS regulatory, risk, security, and data protection controls, engaging with Risk, Compliance, and InfoSec stakeholders. Leadership & Influence: Proven ability to establish credibility quickly, lead senior multidisciplinary teams, and influence decision-making at programme and executive level. Challenges You Will Tackle Delivering a unified global HR technology outcome within an organisation transitioning from regional autonomy to global alignment. Establishing effective delivery structures, governance and capability in parallel with execution, in the absence of a mature global PMO. Building and scaling EMEA delivery teams while navigating evolving scope, architecture and global programme direction. Why Join Us? Global Impact : Play a pivotal leadership role in the first truly global technology programme of its kind for the organisation. Senior Visibility: Operate in a high-profile role with direct exposure to global technology and HR leadership. Meaningful Challenge: Ideal for experienced leaders who thrive in ambiguity, take ownership, and enjoy building structure where little previously existed. We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention. Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.