Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Sales Enablement Specialist Location: Halton Borough, Runcorn Work Arrangement: Site Based Salary: 42,000 - 48,500 Benefits: Competitive benefits & comms package Sales Support Managers Role Overview: In this newly created role, we are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Sales Support Manager to provide comprehensive operational support to our existing sales team. This pivotal role will act as the internal lynchpin, ensuring smooth operations from prospect qualification through to pre-sales activities. Our Sales support Manager will also be client facing so having the ability to build & maintain customer relationships within our existing account base will be crucial to being successful in this position. This is a managerial position with upto 3 direct reports, who will be responsible for the day to day management of an existing account base. As the Head of Sales Support you will support the Account Managers through providing clear direction & leadership to assist them in being as effective as possible in managing their account base. You will also work closely with the CRO & Sales Director on strategically driving the business forwards towards our next financial milestones.You will build internal relationships with the other department heads to work demand requests through to a delivered solution. Responsibilities Serve as the primary internal point of contact for managing qualified prospect information Coordinate seamlessly with the sales team to facilitate the transition from prospect to pre-sales stages Manage and process inbound quotation requests from our internal account specialists Ensure all requests are handled with due diligence, maintaining a strong focus on quality of delivery Develop and maintain efficient internal processes to support sales operations Liaise between sales, pre-sales, and other relevant departments to ensure cohesive information flow Generate accurate and timely quotes using internal software Provide regular reports on sales support activities and performance metrics Contribute to the continuous improvement of sales support processes and systems Desired Traits and Characteristics We are looking for charismatic and professional Sales Support Manager who can further support us on our journey of growth. We feel that the individuals with the below characteristics would thrive within our business: Adaptable: Comfortable with travel and flexible working hours. Collaborative: Effective in cross-functional teams. Resilient: Handles setbacks well and stays focused. Self-Motivated: High energy and drive. Disciplined: Structured in managing tasks. Assertive: Confident in decision-making. Relationship Builder: Skilled in fostering internal and external relationships. Brand Ambassador: Represents the business by displaying high standards. Cohesive team player with strong leadership qualities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Adaptable and able to thrive in dynamic project environments Detail-oriented with strong organisational and multitasking abilities Problem-solving aptitude and ability to work under pressure Qualifications: Proven experience in a sales managers role, business support role or sales support role, ideally within an enterprise network solutions environment but other industry backgrounds would be considered. Strong understanding of enterprise networking technologies and solutions (desirable) Excellent organisational and time management skills Proficiency in CRM systems and sales support software Experience with Goal Vision and QuoteWerks (advantageous) Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or a related field (preferred)
20/06/2025
Full time
Sales Enablement Specialist Location: Halton Borough, Runcorn Work Arrangement: Site Based Salary: 42,000 - 48,500 Benefits: Competitive benefits & comms package Sales Support Managers Role Overview: In this newly created role, we are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Sales Support Manager to provide comprehensive operational support to our existing sales team. This pivotal role will act as the internal lynchpin, ensuring smooth operations from prospect qualification through to pre-sales activities. Our Sales support Manager will also be client facing so having the ability to build & maintain customer relationships within our existing account base will be crucial to being successful in this position. This is a managerial position with upto 3 direct reports, who will be responsible for the day to day management of an existing account base. As the Head of Sales Support you will support the Account Managers through providing clear direction & leadership to assist them in being as effective as possible in managing their account base. You will also work closely with the CRO & Sales Director on strategically driving the business forwards towards our next financial milestones.You will build internal relationships with the other department heads to work demand requests through to a delivered solution. Responsibilities Serve as the primary internal point of contact for managing qualified prospect information Coordinate seamlessly with the sales team to facilitate the transition from prospect to pre-sales stages Manage and process inbound quotation requests from our internal account specialists Ensure all requests are handled with due diligence, maintaining a strong focus on quality of delivery Develop and maintain efficient internal processes to support sales operations Liaise between sales, pre-sales, and other relevant departments to ensure cohesive information flow Generate accurate and timely quotes using internal software Provide regular reports on sales support activities and performance metrics Contribute to the continuous improvement of sales support processes and systems Desired Traits and Characteristics We are looking for charismatic and professional Sales Support Manager who can further support us on our journey of growth. We feel that the individuals with the below characteristics would thrive within our business: Adaptable: Comfortable with travel and flexible working hours. Collaborative: Effective in cross-functional teams. Resilient: Handles setbacks well and stays focused. Self-Motivated: High energy and drive. Disciplined: Structured in managing tasks. Assertive: Confident in decision-making. Relationship Builder: Skilled in fostering internal and external relationships. Brand Ambassador: Represents the business by displaying high standards. Cohesive team player with strong leadership qualities Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Adaptable and able to thrive in dynamic project environments Detail-oriented with strong organisational and multitasking abilities Problem-solving aptitude and ability to work under pressure Qualifications: Proven experience in a sales managers role, business support role or sales support role, ideally within an enterprise network solutions environment but other industry backgrounds would be considered. Strong understanding of enterprise networking technologies and solutions (desirable) Excellent organisational and time management skills Proficiency in CRM systems and sales support software Experience with Goal Vision and QuoteWerks (advantageous) Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines Bachelor's degree in Business, IT, or a related field (preferred)
Network Engineer - Financial/Banking Working in a thriving and vibrant environment with some of the latest technology, preferred candidates will come from a Financial/Banking environment with some Low Latency, HFT (High Frequency Trading) and Multicast experience. Role: Deployment and configuration of Exchange networking infrastructure, including Switches, Routers, and Firewalls Working with products from Cisco, Arista, Fortinet Second-line support of exchange infrastructure Monitoring and improving the availability, resiliency, and performance of the exchange networking infrastructure. Monitoring platform capacity and identifying where we may have insufficient headroom Support of the Trading Platform Support and Exchange Operations teams to assist in daily exchange operations and resolving operational issues Working with the Security team to implement corporate security policies to ensure our IT environments adhere to internal and industry-standard policies and practices Contributing to out-of-hours market rehearsals and test sessions Propose and lead projects that improve our test and production environments Create and maintain technical documentation Contribution to Exchange design and architecture discussions Work shifts and on-call as may be required Requirements: At least 5 years of experience in administering and deploying network solutions in similar industries - ideally with experience in a high-frequency or market-making environment Experience in configuring and managing resilient, low-latency environments is particularly welcome Demonstratable skills with standard network protocols: OSPF, BGP, BFD, VRRP, HSRP, RSTP Working knowledge of multicast architecture and protocols including PIM-SM and IGMP v2 Experience in the configuration of multi-VRF environments Exposure to configuring the Zabbix monitoring platform or similar Familiarity with Firewall appliance management (Fortinet preferred) Hands-on experience with identifying and mitigating platform security issues and threats Very strong problem-solving skills and a sense of ownership of their domain Demonstrable continuous learning and acquisition of new skills Self-starter and independent, able to work within a team. Detail-oriented with a structured approach to managing workload Capable of interacting with different teams throughout the organization and with external clients to identify/resolve technical issues in a professional and effective manner Ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation for processes and systems Experience in managing vendors Experience in proposing and evaluating new hardware and software solutions Strong command of spoken and written English Previous working experience in a Financial Services/FinTech environment, or similar high-pressure industry.
20/06/2025
Full time
Network Engineer - Financial/Banking Working in a thriving and vibrant environment with some of the latest technology, preferred candidates will come from a Financial/Banking environment with some Low Latency, HFT (High Frequency Trading) and Multicast experience. Role: Deployment and configuration of Exchange networking infrastructure, including Switches, Routers, and Firewalls Working with products from Cisco, Arista, Fortinet Second-line support of exchange infrastructure Monitoring and improving the availability, resiliency, and performance of the exchange networking infrastructure. Monitoring platform capacity and identifying where we may have insufficient headroom Support of the Trading Platform Support and Exchange Operations teams to assist in daily exchange operations and resolving operational issues Working with the Security team to implement corporate security policies to ensure our IT environments adhere to internal and industry-standard policies and practices Contributing to out-of-hours market rehearsals and test sessions Propose and lead projects that improve our test and production environments Create and maintain technical documentation Contribution to Exchange design and architecture discussions Work shifts and on-call as may be required Requirements: At least 5 years of experience in administering and deploying network solutions in similar industries - ideally with experience in a high-frequency or market-making environment Experience in configuring and managing resilient, low-latency environments is particularly welcome Demonstratable skills with standard network protocols: OSPF, BGP, BFD, VRRP, HSRP, RSTP Working knowledge of multicast architecture and protocols including PIM-SM and IGMP v2 Experience in the configuration of multi-VRF environments Exposure to configuring the Zabbix monitoring platform or similar Familiarity with Firewall appliance management (Fortinet preferred) Hands-on experience with identifying and mitigating platform security issues and threats Very strong problem-solving skills and a sense of ownership of their domain Demonstrable continuous learning and acquisition of new skills Self-starter and independent, able to work within a team. Detail-oriented with a structured approach to managing workload Capable of interacting with different teams throughout the organization and with external clients to identify/resolve technical issues in a professional and effective manner Ability to write clear, concise, and comprehensive documentation for processes and systems Experience in managing vendors Experience in proposing and evaluating new hardware and software solutions Strong command of spoken and written English Previous working experience in a Financial Services/FinTech environment, or similar high-pressure industry.
Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC/DV Security Clearance via the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) process. LOCATION : Corsham, Wiltshire 100% site based due to type of work TYPE: Full time - Able to provide support on the 24/7 on-call rota (1 week in 4) WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight () to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change? We now have an exciting opportunity for a System Administrator to join the Spacecraft Control Centre Support Team in the Chippenham area, Wiltshire, reporting to the Head of SCOF Engineering. The Spacecraft Control & Operations Facility (SCOF) comprises all Ground Equipment, Computers & Software and connectivity across multiple sites required to effect Command and Control of the SKYNET Constellation of spacecraft. At the core of the SCOF is the Spacecraft Control Centre, also distributed across multiple sites, which comprises the main computer systems which host the main C2 Software applications and provide the operator workstations. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Sys Admin expert for the installation of the SKYNET 6A Spacecraft Control Centre and computer systems across the SCOF network, in order to bring it into service Perform general computer configuration and maintenance activities including equipment swap-out, reconfiguration and restoration of capability. Use of network skills to ensure SCC works well with existing SCOF equipment and networks. CISCO CCNP Enterprise certification is an advantage on appointment. Assist SCOF Eng team in investigation and rectification SCOF system problems raised through internal tracking processes. Be Lead SCC Engineer (SK6A) for development of roll out plans for deployment of system upgrades, enhancements, including software patches and fixes. Development and implementation (in a specific test environment) of robust test procedures and scripts to manage system changes, fixes, and supplier delivered upgrades prior to operational deployment. ABOUT YOU Experience of using UNIX / LINUX is essential for this role CISCO CCNP or CCNA is desirable Experience working in a System Administration role Experience managing a CISCO Network role Experience of supporting high availability systems, ideally with a focus on Linux based hardware and software Good knowledge of IP networking and familiarity with Cisco networking devices Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions. HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you. :MF1 This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Computing&Comm and Info& Data Processing By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
20/06/2025
Full time
Job Description: SECURITY CLEARANCE: Must have or be able to obtain UK Eyes Only SC/DV Security Clearance via the UK Intelligence Community (UKIC) process. LOCATION : Corsham, Wiltshire 100% site based due to type of work TYPE: Full time - Able to provide support on the 24/7 on-call rota (1 week in 4) WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, season ticket loan, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours and Friday afternoons off, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL, option to buy/sell holiday Personal Development: Personalised development plan, Airbus Leadership University and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and caregiving Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity) Our world is changing. And so are we. From our commitment to zero-carbon flight () to cleaning up space, sustainability is at the heart of our purpose. So what's your next change? We now have an exciting opportunity for a System Administrator to join the Spacecraft Control Centre Support Team in the Chippenham area, Wiltshire, reporting to the Head of SCOF Engineering. The Spacecraft Control & Operations Facility (SCOF) comprises all Ground Equipment, Computers & Software and connectivity across multiple sites required to effect Command and Control of the SKYNET Constellation of spacecraft. At the core of the SCOF is the Spacecraft Control Centre, also distributed across multiple sites, which comprises the main computer systems which host the main C2 Software applications and provide the operator workstations. HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE TEAM Sys Admin expert for the installation of the SKYNET 6A Spacecraft Control Centre and computer systems across the SCOF network, in order to bring it into service Perform general computer configuration and maintenance activities including equipment swap-out, reconfiguration and restoration of capability. Use of network skills to ensure SCC works well with existing SCOF equipment and networks. CISCO CCNP Enterprise certification is an advantage on appointment. Assist SCOF Eng team in investigation and rectification SCOF system problems raised through internal tracking processes. Be Lead SCC Engineer (SK6A) for development of roll out plans for deployment of system upgrades, enhancements, including software patches and fixes. Development and implementation (in a specific test environment) of robust test procedures and scripts to manage system changes, fixes, and supplier delivered upgrades prior to operational deployment. ABOUT YOU Experience of using UNIX / LINUX is essential for this role CISCO CCNP or CCNA is desirable Experience working in a System Administration role Experience managing a CISCO Network role Experience of supporting high availability systems, ideally with a focus on Linux based hardware and software Good knowledge of IP networking and familiarity with Cisco networking devices Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions. HOW WE CAN SUPPORT YOU Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we'll always do our best to accommodate your request. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process - you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence. As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To 'opt in', just select the option during your application submission and our Talent Acquisition team will contact you. :MF1 This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited Employment Type: Permanent - Experience Level: Professional Job Family: Computing&Comm and Info& Data Processing By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief. Airbus is, and always has been, committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Airbus to do so should be reported to . At Airbus, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. Wherever possible, we foster flexible working arrangements to stimulate innovative thinking.
IT Operations Manager - Southampton - Hybrid - Circa 55,000 Fixed Term Contract - 12-15 Months The IT Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring that users receive excellent IT services and application availability. You will oversee the management and performance of outsourced IT infrastructure and service desk functions. This role is involved in ensuring that the IT services meet business needs, are available and secure. The role will provide support on key technology and applications and work with the IT outsource providers to ensure high levels of customer service. The role will troubleshoot IT issues and manage escalations with the Managed Service Providers and the Head of IT. The IT Operations Manager will work closely with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure that the IT environment supports the needs of the firm and to ensure the delivery of key IT projects. The role is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all production services, as well as identifying and managing service improvements. What you'll be responsible for: The alignment to IT policies, developing procedures where necessary, and controls to ensure they are consistently followed and standards are maintained The smooth running of the business through stable, well understood and defined tools and systems Event, Incident and Problem Management supporting high availability of services The IT Service Desk, performing first line technical support and desktop management Oversight of vendor services and contracts, where 3rd party systems are used for the processing of any business or technology process Promoting the IT Ops function within the organisation and building relationships with key stakeholders We're looking for someone who Is extremely organised, structured and diligent A Hands on approach with a technical background in infrastructure process. Is data driven and process minded Is customer focused and consistently strives to ensure they are well served Has good leadership skills and enjoys the interaction within a team What skills and experience you'll need A working knowledge of ITIL and experience in leading these processes across an organisation Service Management and Vendor Management skills Has experience leading a Service Desk and support teams Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, Exchange Online and Microsoft 365 is required Strong understanding of cyber security principles and best practices, having worked in an information security accredited environment Strong technical background with experience in managing outsourced IT services and vendor relationships Benefits include Discretionary Bonus Scheme Immediately Bi-annual bonus scheme based on the company and individual performance Pension Plan 25 days per calendar year For more details, please email (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
20/06/2025
Contractor
IT Operations Manager - Southampton - Hybrid - Circa 55,000 Fixed Term Contract - 12-15 Months The IT Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring that users receive excellent IT services and application availability. You will oversee the management and performance of outsourced IT infrastructure and service desk functions. This role is involved in ensuring that the IT services meet business needs, are available and secure. The role will provide support on key technology and applications and work with the IT outsource providers to ensure high levels of customer service. The role will troubleshoot IT issues and manage escalations with the Managed Service Providers and the Head of IT. The IT Operations Manager will work closely with vendors and internal stakeholders to ensure that the IT environment supports the needs of the firm and to ensure the delivery of key IT projects. The role is responsible for ensuring the smooth running of all production services, as well as identifying and managing service improvements. What you'll be responsible for: The alignment to IT policies, developing procedures where necessary, and controls to ensure they are consistently followed and standards are maintained The smooth running of the business through stable, well understood and defined tools and systems Event, Incident and Problem Management supporting high availability of services The IT Service Desk, performing first line technical support and desktop management Oversight of vendor services and contracts, where 3rd party systems are used for the processing of any business or technology process Promoting the IT Ops function within the organisation and building relationships with key stakeholders We're looking for someone who Is extremely organised, structured and diligent A Hands on approach with a technical background in infrastructure process. Is data driven and process minded Is customer focused and consistently strives to ensure they are well served Has good leadership skills and enjoys the interaction within a team What skills and experience you'll need A working knowledge of ITIL and experience in leading these processes across an organisation Service Management and Vendor Management skills Has experience leading a Service Desk and support teams Strong experience with Microsoft Azure, Exchange Online and Microsoft 365 is required Strong understanding of cyber security principles and best practices, having worked in an information security accredited environment Strong technical background with experience in managing outsourced IT services and vendor relationships Benefits include Discretionary Bonus Scheme Immediately Bi-annual bonus scheme based on the company and individual performance Pension Plan 25 days per calendar year For more details, please email (url removed) Spectrum IT Recruitment (South) Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Job Role: Security Operations Center Consultant Location: Bradford (Hybrid) Salary: 75,000 - 80,000 Are you an experienced cybersecurity professional looking for your next challenge? We are currently seeking a Level 3 SOC and Incident Response Consultant to join an established and dynamic security operations team. This role involves supporting global clients in real-time threat monitoring, incident response, and security enhancement. About the Role: As an SOC and Incident Response L3 Consultant, you'll be a critical part of the cyber defence team, working closely with offshore colleagues to monitor, analyse, and respond to security alerts and incidents. You'll take ownership of investigations, coordinate responses, and help refine security operations through automation and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Analyse data from endpoints, networks, and logs to detect potential threats and vulnerabilities. Lead detailed investigations into security alerts and incidents, identifying root causes and impacts. Support MDR analysts and contribute to SIEM administration, including use-case development and log integration. Implement response actions to contain threats and restore secure system states. Stay ahead of emerging threats and evolving attack vectors. Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and vendors during incident handling. Enhance SOC processes and contribute to training initiatives. Advise on effective, cost-conscious cyber defenses. Utilize SOAR platforms to streamline detection and response processes. Develop risk mitigation plans and recommend security controls. Essential Experience: Demonstrated experience in alert/threat investigation. Proven capability in leading major incident responses. Desirable Skills: Proficiency in SOC operations and workflows. Solid understanding of incident response principles. What's in It for You Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including pension, healthcare, life assurance, laptop, and phone. Access to extensive training resources and global discounts. Health and wellness initiatives, plus participation in sponsored sports events. Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility: We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or long-term conditions. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) with the subject line "Adjustment Request." In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
19/06/2025
Full time
Job Role: Security Operations Center Consultant Location: Bradford (Hybrid) Salary: 75,000 - 80,000 Are you an experienced cybersecurity professional looking for your next challenge? We are currently seeking a Level 3 SOC and Incident Response Consultant to join an established and dynamic security operations team. This role involves supporting global clients in real-time threat monitoring, incident response, and security enhancement. About the Role: As an SOC and Incident Response L3 Consultant, you'll be a critical part of the cyber defence team, working closely with offshore colleagues to monitor, analyse, and respond to security alerts and incidents. You'll take ownership of investigations, coordinate responses, and help refine security operations through automation and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities: Analyse data from endpoints, networks, and logs to detect potential threats and vulnerabilities. Lead detailed investigations into security alerts and incidents, identifying root causes and impacts. Support MDR analysts and contribute to SIEM administration, including use-case development and log integration. Implement response actions to contain threats and restore secure system states. Stay ahead of emerging threats and evolving attack vectors. Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and vendors during incident handling. Enhance SOC processes and contribute to training initiatives. Advise on effective, cost-conscious cyber defenses. Utilize SOAR platforms to streamline detection and response processes. Develop risk mitigation plans and recommend security controls. Essential Experience: Demonstrated experience in alert/threat investigation. Proven capability in leading major incident responses. Desirable Skills: Proficiency in SOC operations and workflows. Solid understanding of incident response principles. What's in It for You Competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including pension, healthcare, life assurance, laptop, and phone. Access to extensive training resources and global discounts. Health and wellness initiatives, plus participation in sponsored sports events. Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility: We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities or long-term conditions. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) with the subject line "Adjustment Request." In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Microsoft Power Platform Developer Greater Manchester (Flexible office/home-based arrangements available) Salary: 45-48k with company bonus and benefits. Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (Flexible office hours available) Reporting to: Head of Business Intelligence Join a world-leading organisation at the forefront of clinical trials driven by Electronic Health Record (EHR) data. Located within the innovative Manchester Science Park, seeking a talented Microsoft Power Platform Developer to be part of a pioneering team redefining how electronic healthcare data benefits patients and facilitates new clinical research models. Key traits - Experience 3 years in industry showing progression, be able to articulate good practice and process alongside dev skills. Must Have Skills Communication; Dynamics 365 Customisations, Workflow Design and Automation (Power Automate); Working within a Project Delivery team; be comfortable with ambiguity and the challenges this brings in a regulated operating environment. Must Enjoy Problem Solving/Solution Design, Business focused delivery, working with wide range of stakeholders (this is not a role for someone who doesn't engage with stakeholders) Role Overview: This role is ideal for a highly motivated and creative individual with hands-on experience in the Microsoft Power Platform suite, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dynamics 365 (Project Operations). The position focuses on creating tailored workflow and data solutions, system integrations, and providing technical expertise for business improvement initiatives. Effective communication and collaboration are essential, as you will be part of a small, dynamic team. Responsibilities: - Solution Development & Customisation: Design, develop, and implement custom solutions using Power Platform tools and Dynamics 365. Create and manage custom entities, workflows, business processes, and plugins within D365. - User Support & Training: Align processes with internal Quality, Customer Service, and IT teams. Partner closely with Business Solutions Partner and other stakeholders to ensure user needs are met and adequate training materials are provided. - System Integration: Work with technical teams to integrate D365 with internal and external systems using appropriate integration methods such as APIs, Power Platform Connectors, and Azure Logic Apps. - Data Management: Collaborate with IT & Data functions to ensure data integrity and security within the Azure Power Platform and D365 environments. Ensure compliance with data handling and processing within a regulated healthcare environment. - Effective Collaboration: Work with external consultants in the design of new Microsoft solutions and functionality. Contribute to internal and customer-facing project activities, building effective relationships with Quality, IT, and Data teams. - Business Requirements Analysis: Analyse business requests, translate them into technical requirements, and develop delivery plans. - Business Intelligence: Create curated data sets and develop actionable insights for business functions through Power BI. Support and develop Power BI visualisations where required. - Roadmap Development: Contribute to departmental strategy and provide subject matter expertise to enhance customer value. - Mentorship & Best Practice: Share knowledge and experience with team members, contributing to a continuous improvement culture within a regulated environment. Person Specification: Essential: - Proven professional experience developing and customising solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and D365. - Proficiency in Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and D365 customisation and configuration. - Knowledge of Azure, Dataverse, SQL, and DAX. - Awareness of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Continuous Delivery, and Continuous Improvement. - Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Experience working in a highly regulated industry and/or with highly sensitive data. Desirable: - Ability to manage a range of internal stakeholders. - Awareness of cost and budget implications of decision-making. - Experience in systems integration and identifying synergies and new opportunities. - Genuine interest in data and analytics. - Knowledge of Jira (Project/Service Management), Azure DevOps, or similar. This is a unique chance to join a forward-thinking organisation and make a significant impact on the future of healthcare data utilisation.
19/06/2025
Full time
Microsoft Power Platform Developer Greater Manchester (Flexible office/home-based arrangements available) Salary: 45-48k with company bonus and benefits. Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (Flexible office hours available) Reporting to: Head of Business Intelligence Join a world-leading organisation at the forefront of clinical trials driven by Electronic Health Record (EHR) data. Located within the innovative Manchester Science Park, seeking a talented Microsoft Power Platform Developer to be part of a pioneering team redefining how electronic healthcare data benefits patients and facilitates new clinical research models. Key traits - Experience 3 years in industry showing progression, be able to articulate good practice and process alongside dev skills. Must Have Skills Communication; Dynamics 365 Customisations, Workflow Design and Automation (Power Automate); Working within a Project Delivery team; be comfortable with ambiguity and the challenges this brings in a regulated operating environment. Must Enjoy Problem Solving/Solution Design, Business focused delivery, working with wide range of stakeholders (this is not a role for someone who doesn't engage with stakeholders) Role Overview: This role is ideal for a highly motivated and creative individual with hands-on experience in the Microsoft Power Platform suite, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and Dynamics 365 (Project Operations). The position focuses on creating tailored workflow and data solutions, system integrations, and providing technical expertise for business improvement initiatives. Effective communication and collaboration are essential, as you will be part of a small, dynamic team. Responsibilities: - Solution Development & Customisation: Design, develop, and implement custom solutions using Power Platform tools and Dynamics 365. Create and manage custom entities, workflows, business processes, and plugins within D365. - User Support & Training: Align processes with internal Quality, Customer Service, and IT teams. Partner closely with Business Solutions Partner and other stakeholders to ensure user needs are met and adequate training materials are provided. - System Integration: Work with technical teams to integrate D365 with internal and external systems using appropriate integration methods such as APIs, Power Platform Connectors, and Azure Logic Apps. - Data Management: Collaborate with IT & Data functions to ensure data integrity and security within the Azure Power Platform and D365 environments. Ensure compliance with data handling and processing within a regulated healthcare environment. - Effective Collaboration: Work with external consultants in the design of new Microsoft solutions and functionality. Contribute to internal and customer-facing project activities, building effective relationships with Quality, IT, and Data teams. - Business Requirements Analysis: Analyse business requests, translate them into technical requirements, and develop delivery plans. - Business Intelligence: Create curated data sets and develop actionable insights for business functions through Power BI. Support and develop Power BI visualisations where required. - Roadmap Development: Contribute to departmental strategy and provide subject matter expertise to enhance customer value. - Mentorship & Best Practice: Share knowledge and experience with team members, contributing to a continuous improvement culture within a regulated environment. Person Specification: Essential: - Proven professional experience developing and customising solutions using Microsoft Power Platform and D365. - Proficiency in Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and D365 customisation and configuration. - Knowledge of Azure, Dataverse, SQL, and DAX. - Awareness of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM), Continuous Delivery, and Continuous Improvement. - Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders. - Experience working in a highly regulated industry and/or with highly sensitive data. Desirable: - Ability to manage a range of internal stakeholders. - Awareness of cost and budget implications of decision-making. - Experience in systems integration and identifying synergies and new opportunities. - Genuine interest in data and analytics. - Knowledge of Jira (Project/Service Management), Azure DevOps, or similar. This is a unique chance to join a forward-thinking organisation and make a significant impact on the future of healthcare data utilisation.
Senior Business Development Manager - National Coverage Field-Based (National Coverage) 50,000 + Company Car / Car Allowance + Up to 60% Commission Role Profile: Are you a results-driven Business Development professional with experience in the healthcare or medical supplies sector? Do you thrive on building long-term client relationships and driving significant revenue growth? We are seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to join a leading Healthcare Distributor that supplies critical products and solutions to healthcare providers across the UK, with the head office based in the North West. With national responsibility, you'll be instrumental in identifying new opportunities, managing key accounts, and expanding our client base across both public and private healthcare sectors. What You'll Be Doing: Develop and execute a national sales strategy to drive new business within the healthcare sector Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to closing high-value deals Build strong, consultative relationships with procurement teams, C-Suite professionals and key stakeholders Identify growth opportunities in existing accounts and maximise revenue potential Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored product solutions and exceptional service What We're Looking For Proven track record in B2B sales - ideally within healthcare, medical, or related sectors Strong hunter mentality - comfortable identifying, pursuing, and closing new business Experience managing large, complex accounts across multiple regions Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills Ability to travel nationally as required (full UK driving licence essential) What's On Offer Base Salary of 50,000 Car or Car Allowance Uncapped Commission Structure - Up to 60% of base salary Opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking organisation with strong market presence Autonomy and support to make a genuine impact on the company's growth trajectory About Cast UK: Cast UK is a leading specialist recruitment consultancy, providing tailored recruitment solutions across supply chain, procurement, logistics, and operations. We're proud to be partnering with this client on a confidential basis - apply today to find out more.
19/06/2025
Full time
Senior Business Development Manager - National Coverage Field-Based (National Coverage) 50,000 + Company Car / Car Allowance + Up to 60% Commission Role Profile: Are you a results-driven Business Development professional with experience in the healthcare or medical supplies sector? Do you thrive on building long-term client relationships and driving significant revenue growth? We are seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to join a leading Healthcare Distributor that supplies critical products and solutions to healthcare providers across the UK, with the head office based in the North West. With national responsibility, you'll be instrumental in identifying new opportunities, managing key accounts, and expanding our client base across both public and private healthcare sectors. What You'll Be Doing: Develop and execute a national sales strategy to drive new business within the healthcare sector Manage the entire sales cycle from lead generation to closing high-value deals Build strong, consultative relationships with procurement teams, C-Suite professionals and key stakeholders Identify growth opportunities in existing accounts and maximise revenue potential Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored product solutions and exceptional service What We're Looking For Proven track record in B2B sales - ideally within healthcare, medical, or related sectors Strong hunter mentality - comfortable identifying, pursuing, and closing new business Experience managing large, complex accounts across multiple regions Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills Ability to travel nationally as required (full UK driving licence essential) What's On Offer Base Salary of 50,000 Car or Car Allowance Uncapped Commission Structure - Up to 60% of base salary Opportunity to join a growing, forward-thinking organisation with strong market presence Autonomy and support to make a genuine impact on the company's growth trajectory About Cast UK: Cast UK is a leading specialist recruitment consultancy, providing tailored recruitment solutions across supply chain, procurement, logistics, and operations. We're proud to be partnering with this client on a confidential basis - apply today to find out more.
Be part of a company at the forefront of defence electronics manufacturing Work in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment with a passionate team About Our Client Surface Technology International (STI) is a leading provider of electronics design and manufacturing services, specialising in high-reliability applications for the defence, aerospace and security sectors. With a heritage of over 30 years, STI is trusted by global customers to deliver quality, innovation, and excellence. Their capabilities span the entire product lifecycle - from design and prototyping to full-scale production and logistics - making them a true partner in mission-critical manufacturing. Job Description We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager to spearhead growth in the defence sector, with a particular focus on engaging and expanding partnerships with major prime contractors. This is a strategic role, integral to STI's vision of becoming a key partner in the UK and international defence supply chain. Key Responsibilities: Identify, engage, and secure new business opportunities within the defence sector, particularly with Tier 1 defence primes and key integrators. Develop and execute a targeted business development strategy to support STI's growth objectives in defence. Build and maintain strong relationships with procurement, engineering, and program teams at target accounts. Drive early engagement on new programs, positioning STI as a trusted manufacturing partner from concept through to production. Collaborate with internal stakeholders including engineering, operations, and program management to ensure alignment with customer needs. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and government defence initiatives to identify emerging opportunities. Represent STI at trade shows, industry forums, and customer events to build brand presence and credibility. Lead bid and proposal development in coordination with the commercial and technical teams. The Successful Applicant The Business Development Manager will have:- Proven track record of business development or strategic account management in the defence or aerospace sector. Experience working with or for prime contractors (e.g., BAE Systems, Leonardo, Thales, MBDA, Raytheon, etc.) Strong understanding of defence procurement processes, industry compliance, and program lifecycles. Background in electronics manufacturing, systems integration, or advanced engineering services is highly desirable. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Commercially astute with a strong customer-first mindset and solution-oriented approach. Ability to travel across the UK as required. What's on Offer On offer is a competitive base salary and package as well as a fantastic platform to grow and develop your career further! Contact Amit Johal Quote job ref JN-(phone number removed)Z Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
19/06/2025
Full time
Be part of a company at the forefront of defence electronics manufacturing Work in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment with a passionate team About Our Client Surface Technology International (STI) is a leading provider of electronics design and manufacturing services, specialising in high-reliability applications for the defence, aerospace and security sectors. With a heritage of over 30 years, STI is trusted by global customers to deliver quality, innovation, and excellence. Their capabilities span the entire product lifecycle - from design and prototyping to full-scale production and logistics - making them a true partner in mission-critical manufacturing. Job Description We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager to spearhead growth in the defence sector, with a particular focus on engaging and expanding partnerships with major prime contractors. This is a strategic role, integral to STI's vision of becoming a key partner in the UK and international defence supply chain. Key Responsibilities: Identify, engage, and secure new business opportunities within the defence sector, particularly with Tier 1 defence primes and key integrators. Develop and execute a targeted business development strategy to support STI's growth objectives in defence. Build and maintain strong relationships with procurement, engineering, and program teams at target accounts. Drive early engagement on new programs, positioning STI as a trusted manufacturing partner from concept through to production. Collaborate with internal stakeholders including engineering, operations, and program management to ensure alignment with customer needs. Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and government defence initiatives to identify emerging opportunities. Represent STI at trade shows, industry forums, and customer events to build brand presence and credibility. Lead bid and proposal development in coordination with the commercial and technical teams. The Successful Applicant The Business Development Manager will have:- Proven track record of business development or strategic account management in the defence or aerospace sector. Experience working with or for prime contractors (e.g., BAE Systems, Leonardo, Thales, MBDA, Raytheon, etc.) Strong understanding of defence procurement processes, industry compliance, and program lifecycles. Background in electronics manufacturing, systems integration, or advanced engineering services is highly desirable. Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills. Commercially astute with a strong customer-first mindset and solution-oriented approach. Ability to travel across the UK as required. What's on Offer On offer is a competitive base salary and package as well as a fantastic platform to grow and develop your career further! Contact Amit Johal Quote job ref JN-(phone number removed)Z Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.
As an EMEA Payroll Specialist, you will manage payroll operations across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies. This is initially an interim position at a global Telecoms business, with the intention of moving the suitable candidate across to a permanent contract. Client Details Global business - consistent growth through M&A Operating in over 20+ countries with headcount in excess of 2,500 employees Strong presence in Northern Europe - big hubs in Spain, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom and Germany Site in Reading as well as a few domestic locations Hybrid working offered with good arrangements around start and finish times Trading for over 15+ years Description Hybrid EMEA Payroll Specialist Manage end-to-end payroll processes across the EMEA region, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Ensure compliance with local tax laws, employment regulations, and company policies. Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to address payroll-related queries. Maintain accurate payroll records and prepare necessary reports for management. Support audits by providing relevant payroll documentation and information. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency. Respond promptly to employee inquiries about payroll and benefits. Stay updated on changes in EMEA payroll legislation and best practices. Profile A successful Hybrid EMEA Payroll Specialist should have: Even though interim to permanent, the business can wait for the right person as the intention is to have this person permanently Proven exposure within the EMEA region - BAU processing for European nations Experience with multiple vendors and 3rd party suppliers Familiarity with tax laws and employment regulations in the EMEA region. High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially. Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills. Happy to commit to an initial period in the office for training (c. 6 weeks) then reverting to hybrid working Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Happy to commute to Reading Job Offer Hybrid EMEA Payroll Specialist Temp to Perm position - Reading, Hybrid Salary offering: Initially on hourly rate (inclusive of holiday pay) 27 per hour to 29 per hour Opportunity to continue to expand EMEA knowledge and process within numerous countries Hybrid working - typically 3 days per week in the office, 2 days per week working from home Free parking on site Permanent benefits include private healthcare/dental, pension etc.
18/06/2025
Seasonal
As an EMEA Payroll Specialist, you will manage payroll operations across multiple countries, ensuring compliance with local regulations and company policies. This is initially an interim position at a global Telecoms business, with the intention of moving the suitable candidate across to a permanent contract. Client Details Global business - consistent growth through M&A Operating in over 20+ countries with headcount in excess of 2,500 employees Strong presence in Northern Europe - big hubs in Spain, France, Netherlands, United Kingdom and Germany Site in Reading as well as a few domestic locations Hybrid working offered with good arrangements around start and finish times Trading for over 15+ years Description Hybrid EMEA Payroll Specialist Manage end-to-end payroll processes across the EMEA region, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Ensure compliance with local tax laws, employment regulations, and company policies. Collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to address payroll-related queries. Maintain accurate payroll records and prepare necessary reports for management. Support audits by providing relevant payroll documentation and information. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency. Respond promptly to employee inquiries about payroll and benefits. Stay updated on changes in EMEA payroll legislation and best practices. Profile A successful Hybrid EMEA Payroll Specialist should have: Even though interim to permanent, the business can wait for the right person as the intention is to have this person permanently Proven exposure within the EMEA region - BAU processing for European nations Experience with multiple vendors and 3rd party suppliers Familiarity with tax laws and employment regulations in the EMEA region. High attention to detail and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially. Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills. Happy to commit to an initial period in the office for training (c. 6 weeks) then reverting to hybrid working Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. Happy to commute to Reading Job Offer Hybrid EMEA Payroll Specialist Temp to Perm position - Reading, Hybrid Salary offering: Initially on hourly rate (inclusive of holiday pay) 27 per hour to 29 per hour Opportunity to continue to expand EMEA knowledge and process within numerous countries Hybrid working - typically 3 days per week in the office, 2 days per week working from home Free parking on site Permanent benefits include private healthcare/dental, pension etc.
Your new company This rapidly growing company is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their financial goals through an innovative, all-in-one platform that simplifies saving, investing, home-buying, and retirement planning. We're a mission-driven organisation with a strong, collaborative culture. Your new role Lead corporate reporting strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Oversee timely preparation and submission of all statutory financial reports (annual accounts, consolidated statements, tax filings, regulatory returns). Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes through technology and best practices. Ensure full compliance with IFRS and other accounting standards, adapting to regulatory changes. Collaborate with senior finance leadership to advance IPO readiness, focusing on reporting and controls. Provide strategic oversight for all daily financial operations (accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, tax). Optimise financial operations to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance working capital. Manage the selection, implementation, and oversight of financial systems and technologies. Develop and implement robust financial policies, procedures, and controls for data integrity. Maintain a strong internal control framework to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance. What you'll need to succeed Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience IPO readiness or M&A transaction experience within a listed business. In-depth knowledge of UK GAAP & IFRS. Ability to manage complex financial functions, drive process improvements, and implement effective financial controls. Exceptional project management skills, with a proven ability to deliver large projects involving internal and external stakeholders. A confident communicator with the gravitas to influence. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
18/06/2025
Full time
Your new company This rapidly growing company is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve their financial goals through an innovative, all-in-one platform that simplifies saving, investing, home-buying, and retirement planning. We're a mission-driven organisation with a strong, collaborative culture. Your new role Lead corporate reporting strategy and execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives. Oversee timely preparation and submission of all statutory financial reports (annual accounts, consolidated statements, tax filings, regulatory returns). Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes through technology and best practices. Ensure full compliance with IFRS and other accounting standards, adapting to regulatory changes. Collaborate with senior finance leadership to advance IPO readiness, focusing on reporting and controls. Provide strategic oversight for all daily financial operations (accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, tax). Optimise financial operations to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance working capital. Manage the selection, implementation, and oversight of financial systems and technologies. Develop and implement robust financial policies, procedures, and controls for data integrity. Maintain a strong internal control framework to mitigate risks and ensure regulatory compliance. What you'll need to succeed Chartered Accountant with a minimum of 5 years post-qualified experience IPO readiness or M&A transaction experience within a listed business. In-depth knowledge of UK GAAP & IFRS. Ability to manage complex financial functions, drive process improvements, and implement effective financial controls. Exceptional project management skills, with a proven ability to deliver large projects involving internal and external stakeholders. A confident communicator with the gravitas to influence. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
Purchasing Team Leader (12-Month Contract) Location: Maidenhead (Hybrid Working Available) We are seeking a Purchasing Team Leader to join an award-winning FTSE 250 company based in Maidenhead on a 12-month contract. This market-leading company is renowned for being a great place to work, offering a supportive and dynamic environment. This role comes with excellent benefits, including hybrid working and flexible hours. About the Role: As a Purchasing Team Leader, you will be instrumental in managing a high-performing team and contributing to the strategic objectives of the purchasing function. You will be responsible for the daily management of the team, including regular one-to-one meetings and efficient resource allocation, while also handling escalations. Key Responsibilities: Provide daily management and support to the purchasing team, including conducting regular one-to-one meetings. Manage team resources effectively and address any escalations promptly. Provide regular updates and insights to the Category Team Manager. Act as a final point of support for the team, processing all order types as needed to meet customer demand. Maintain accountability for comprehensive vendor knowledge to support all purchasing processes. Effectively manage individual responsibilities while leading and guiding the team. Collaborate with the Operations Management team to contribute to and execute the overall team strategy. Document and justify process changes , ensuring resilience and sustainability for future growth. Clearly articulate trends in vendor purchasing and discuss market impacts with the wider Purchasing function. Lead internal collaboration efforts with other business teams on projects that align with the broader operations strategy. Manage complex and exceptional deals, large customer requirements, and multinational purchasing, considering global time zones. Requirements: Proven experience in a similar IT or Software purchasing role. Demonstrable experience in managing a team in a similar capacity. Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced environment. A keen eye for identifying and highlighting process improvements to enhance efficiency. Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to all tasks. Apply Today: By applying for this position, you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Please refer to our website for our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we handle your personal data.
18/06/2025
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Purchasing Team Leader (12-Month Contract) Location: Maidenhead (Hybrid Working Available) We are seeking a Purchasing Team Leader to join an award-winning FTSE 250 company based in Maidenhead on a 12-month contract. This market-leading company is renowned for being a great place to work, offering a supportive and dynamic environment. This role comes with excellent benefits, including hybrid working and flexible hours. About the Role: As a Purchasing Team Leader, you will be instrumental in managing a high-performing team and contributing to the strategic objectives of the purchasing function. You will be responsible for the daily management of the team, including regular one-to-one meetings and efficient resource allocation, while also handling escalations. Key Responsibilities: Provide daily management and support to the purchasing team, including conducting regular one-to-one meetings. Manage team resources effectively and address any escalations promptly. Provide regular updates and insights to the Category Team Manager. Act as a final point of support for the team, processing all order types as needed to meet customer demand. Maintain accountability for comprehensive vendor knowledge to support all purchasing processes. Effectively manage individual responsibilities while leading and guiding the team. Collaborate with the Operations Management team to contribute to and execute the overall team strategy. Document and justify process changes , ensuring resilience and sustainability for future growth. Clearly articulate trends in vendor purchasing and discuss market impacts with the wider Purchasing function. Lead internal collaboration efforts with other business teams on projects that align with the broader operations strategy. Manage complex and exceptional deals, large customer requirements, and multinational purchasing, considering global time zones. Requirements: Proven experience in a similar IT or Software purchasing role. Demonstrable experience in managing a team in a similar capacity. Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced environment. A keen eye for identifying and highlighting process improvements to enhance efficiency. Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical approach to all tasks. Apply Today: By applying for this position, you will be registered as a candidate with Marc Daniels Specialist Recruitment Limited. Please refer to our website for our Privacy Policy, which outlines how we handle your personal data.
Job Description The Finance Business Analyst (FBA) is one of several analyst roles within the GS finance team. This role supports Global Business Services, Real Estate and Other Operations workstreams within Global Support. You will work closely with the Group Ops management team and finance business partner. You will also work alongside other members of the wider GS finance team including and on occasion with other divisional finance teams. Operating in a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, the FBA uses insight and analytical skills to support the management of the business, constructively challenging and influencing where necessary. Key Responsibilities The FBA is expected to assume the following key responsibilities plus any other reasonable duties as required: Month End and Forecast / Budget: Working with the SSC team to provide a summary of position for month end flash review (WD3) Forecast / Budget submission in TM1 completed on time as per Divisional timetable Completion of monthly stakeholder packs & workstream review packs as necessary Annual Budget reporting including slide decks and ad hoc analysis Provide bottom-up workforce planning build by individual reflecting latest view on new joiners & leavers (with link to Smart Recruiter system) plus attrition assumptions where necessary Headcount / FTE reporting Track spend on Adjusting items including exceptionals and redundancy spend Provide updates each month on cost task / overlays as necessary Working Capital forecasting and budget submission Capex forecast plus commentary for Group review including phasing Support the production of forecast / budget builds ensuring key assumptions, dependencies, risks, and opportunities are understood and articulated. Production of insightful commentary, variance analysis and bridges Provision of management reporting for business and local managers as necessary. Look to develop and enhance reporting including use of TM1 excel add in, SAPFC and SAP EPM Business Plan / 3 Year Plan (3YP) : Working alongside the Business Partner and SFBA's assist in the build of the 3YP and final submission in TM1/ SAPFC. Provide analysis and content including slides and support. Systems including SAPFC and TM1: Provide feedback on the TM1 forecast model to ensure model is fit for purpose allowing effective management of the cost base. Support improvements in the financial systems / tools utilised by the unit. Specifically, in the use of SAPFC and TM1 including the profit centre hierarchy, chart of account use, and forecast / budget submissions. Maintain and update profit centres in SAPFC as necessary Workforce Planning - work with TM1 and HR teams to improve accuracy of data into TM1 including contingent worker and bonus data. Look for opportunities to enhance and develop headcount reporting for stakeholders. Other Build and maintain a good relationship with the SSC, supporting the design, build and execution of operational processes that deliver accurate, timely, and insightful information. Provide Balance Sheet analysis as part of quarterly Balance Sheets reviews. Ensure good understanding on accruals and prepayments. Provide reporting on Ad hoc programmes / initiatives / cost out programmes Provide input and support for stat recharges as necessary Support the divisions vision and business strategy. Enforce and communicate Informa's Group Finance policy and ensure adequate governance & controls are in place. Support external and internal audits as needed. Ensure data and process integrity is maintained Actively support a culture of team engagement Ensure a robust communication structure is in place to ensure all key messages are communicated. Escalate team admin issues and feedback as necessary Qualifications Excellent knowledge and understanding of Finance processes, systems, and ways of working. Good knowledge of leadership, coaching and stakeholder management Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Strong excel skills A track record of continuous professional and management development Ability to work with and support stakeholders in a global divisional environment Able to demonstrate an innovative approach to work with enthusiasm and innovation, ability to drive move to global, consistent, and best practice ways of working Able to provide robust challenge to managers around their performance, good commercial acumen Self-starter with proactive nature, and ability to work autonomously under limited supervision Good influencing skills, ability to deal with conflict and drive change Ability to thrive in a dynamic, complex, and uncertain environment Good project management & prioritisation skills. Good communication and stakeholder management skills, ability to write reports and create PowerPoint presentations in a succinct and direct manner Credibility and professional integrity to work with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation
18/06/2025
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Job Description The Finance Business Analyst (FBA) is one of several analyst roles within the GS finance team. This role supports Global Business Services, Real Estate and Other Operations workstreams within Global Support. You will work closely with the Group Ops management team and finance business partner. You will also work alongside other members of the wider GS finance team including and on occasion with other divisional finance teams. Operating in a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, the FBA uses insight and analytical skills to support the management of the business, constructively challenging and influencing where necessary. Key Responsibilities The FBA is expected to assume the following key responsibilities plus any other reasonable duties as required: Month End and Forecast / Budget: Working with the SSC team to provide a summary of position for month end flash review (WD3) Forecast / Budget submission in TM1 completed on time as per Divisional timetable Completion of monthly stakeholder packs & workstream review packs as necessary Annual Budget reporting including slide decks and ad hoc analysis Provide bottom-up workforce planning build by individual reflecting latest view on new joiners & leavers (with link to Smart Recruiter system) plus attrition assumptions where necessary Headcount / FTE reporting Track spend on Adjusting items including exceptionals and redundancy spend Provide updates each month on cost task / overlays as necessary Working Capital forecasting and budget submission Capex forecast plus commentary for Group review including phasing Support the production of forecast / budget builds ensuring key assumptions, dependencies, risks, and opportunities are understood and articulated. Production of insightful commentary, variance analysis and bridges Provision of management reporting for business and local managers as necessary. Look to develop and enhance reporting including use of TM1 excel add in, SAPFC and SAP EPM Business Plan / 3 Year Plan (3YP) : Working alongside the Business Partner and SFBA's assist in the build of the 3YP and final submission in TM1/ SAPFC. Provide analysis and content including slides and support. Systems including SAPFC and TM1: Provide feedback on the TM1 forecast model to ensure model is fit for purpose allowing effective management of the cost base. Support improvements in the financial systems / tools utilised by the unit. Specifically, in the use of SAPFC and TM1 including the profit centre hierarchy, chart of account use, and forecast / budget submissions. Maintain and update profit centres in SAPFC as necessary Workforce Planning - work with TM1 and HR teams to improve accuracy of data into TM1 including contingent worker and bonus data. Look for opportunities to enhance and develop headcount reporting for stakeholders. Other Build and maintain a good relationship with the SSC, supporting the design, build and execution of operational processes that deliver accurate, timely, and insightful information. Provide Balance Sheet analysis as part of quarterly Balance Sheets reviews. Ensure good understanding on accruals and prepayments. Provide reporting on Ad hoc programmes / initiatives / cost out programmes Provide input and support for stat recharges as necessary Support the divisions vision and business strategy. Enforce and communicate Informa's Group Finance policy and ensure adequate governance & controls are in place. Support external and internal audits as needed. Ensure data and process integrity is maintained Actively support a culture of team engagement Ensure a robust communication structure is in place to ensure all key messages are communicated. Escalate team admin issues and feedback as necessary Qualifications Excellent knowledge and understanding of Finance processes, systems, and ways of working. Good knowledge of leadership, coaching and stakeholder management Recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g. ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Strong excel skills A track record of continuous professional and management development Ability to work with and support stakeholders in a global divisional environment Able to demonstrate an innovative approach to work with enthusiasm and innovation, ability to drive move to global, consistent, and best practice ways of working Able to provide robust challenge to managers around their performance, good commercial acumen Self-starter with proactive nature, and ability to work autonomously under limited supervision Good influencing skills, ability to deal with conflict and drive change Ability to thrive in a dynamic, complex, and uncertain environment Good project management & prioritisation skills. Good communication and stakeholder management skills, ability to write reports and create PowerPoint presentations in a succinct and direct manner Credibility and professional integrity to work with stakeholders at all levels within the organisation
Murphy is recruiting for a Head of Business Systems to lead the Murphy Business Systems team based out of Wigan. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. So that our teams out on projects can run smoothly, it is vital that we have robust support functions in place. We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Head of Business Systems to lead the optimisation, development, and support of enterprise business applications, with a primary focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365 F&O). This leadership role will be responsible for ensuring that our business systems effectively support operational goals, drive efficiency, and align with long-term business strategy. A day in the life of Head of Business Systems at Murphy Lead the strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of business systems, with a core focus on D365 F&O and SAP SuccessFactors. Oversee the implementation, configuration, integration, and maintenance of D365 F&O across finance, supply chain, and operations teams. Partner with executive leadership to identify system and process improvement opportunities that align with organisational goals. Manage vendor relationships and third-party consultants for D365 F&O, SAP SuccessFactors and other enterprise applications. Lead a cross-functional team of functional consultants, D365 delivery managers, developers and analysis. Define KPIs and performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of business systems. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls through sound system architecture and audit practices. Provide training and change management support to ensure successful adoption of new tools and processes. Stay current on new features and functionality within D365 F&O and recommend how these can benefit the organisation. Manage the business systems roadmap, budgeting, and resource planning. Still interested, does this sound like you? Proven experience in a leadership role managing enterprise business systems. Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations. Strong understanding of business processes in finance, procurement, supply chain, and operations. Experience leading ERP implementations or major upgrades, preferably with D365 F&O and SAP SuccessFactors. Demonstrated ability to align IT systems with business strategy and deliver measurable outcomes. Strong project management skills with experience in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
18/06/2025
Full time
Murphy is recruiting for a Head of Business Systems to lead the Murphy Business Systems team based out of Wigan. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada and the USA, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation, water, power and natural resources. So that our teams out on projects can run smoothly, it is vital that we have robust support functions in place. We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Head of Business Systems to lead the optimisation, development, and support of enterprise business applications, with a primary focus on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (D365 F&O). This leadership role will be responsible for ensuring that our business systems effectively support operational goals, drive efficiency, and align with long-term business strategy. A day in the life of Head of Business Systems at Murphy Lead the strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of business systems, with a core focus on D365 F&O and SAP SuccessFactors. Oversee the implementation, configuration, integration, and maintenance of D365 F&O across finance, supply chain, and operations teams. Partner with executive leadership to identify system and process improvement opportunities that align with organisational goals. Manage vendor relationships and third-party consultants for D365 F&O, SAP SuccessFactors and other enterprise applications. Lead a cross-functional team of functional consultants, D365 delivery managers, developers and analysis. Define KPIs and performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness and ROI of business systems. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls through sound system architecture and audit practices. Provide training and change management support to ensure successful adoption of new tools and processes. Stay current on new features and functionality within D365 F&O and recommend how these can benefit the organisation. Manage the business systems roadmap, budgeting, and resource planning. Still interested, does this sound like you? Proven experience in a leadership role managing enterprise business systems. Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations. Strong understanding of business processes in finance, procurement, supply chain, and operations. Experience leading ERP implementations or major upgrades, preferably with D365 F&O and SAP SuccessFactors. Demonstrated ability to align IT systems with business strategy and deliver measurable outcomes. Strong project management skills with experience in Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
We are Hiring for an Business Development Manager _ Corporate Services department (Wholesale Banking) role for a Bank Based in London. This is a Immediate position to start. This role is for diverse exposure to UK banking with at least 5 years' experience in running sales/ marketing teams within Retail or Wholesale Banking. Key Responsibilty- Establish new relationships with clients and deepen relationships with the existing clients for optimum income generation involving onboarding of new customers and customer growth. Onboarding customers for trade finance products and treasury related products. Review the strategies for business development including new product launches. Attend events where necessary to promote Bank. Stakeholder management - for example credit, operations, compliance, wholesale banking, products & marketing, internal audit Conduct meetings with existing and prospective clients in order to enhance outreach of the Branch. Coordinate with other departments to improve the delivery channels to suit clients' requirements. Submit weekly Activity Report. Attend to any other tasks that may be entrusted by the Deputy Manager/ Manager/ Head of the department. Monitor and maintain database of all prospective and existing relationships of Corporate. Onboarding of new corporate clients as per current AML guidelines. Skills Required - ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE - Striving to be the best; continually delivering, measuring, and improving excellence for customers and stakeholders. INFLUENCING - Using persuasion and building relationships to win support for the benefit of the business. INSPIRING - Building confidence; directing, guiding and inspiring others to achieve success for the business. COMMUNICATING - Communicating clearly and concisely, tailoring content and style and promoting free-flowing communication. BUILDING UNDERSTANDING and TRUST - Striving to understand our customers, our colleagues and other key stakeholders; valuing openness and building trust. DEVELOPING PEOPLE - Developing ourselves; providing feedback, coaching and development opportunities for others and sharing learning. COLLABORATING for SUCCESS - Working successfully with others; valuing and utilising the different skills and expertise of colleagues from across the organisation; building interdependence to achieve shared goals. GATHERING INFORMATION - Continually seeking relevant information and making information widely available. UNDERSTANDING ISSUE S - Using current information as the basis for thinking about issues and problems; employing a range of techniques to deepen understanding. FINDING SOLUTIONS - Identifying alternatives, options and different ways of looking at issues and problems; formulating alternative scenarios. A diverse exposure to UK banking with at least 5 years' experience in running sales/ marketing teams within Retail or Wholesale Banking. Demonstrates the traits of an Inspirational leader. Is able to drive KPIs via strategic planning and sales & service management and has a track record ofexceeding targets at both individual and team level. Extensive business development and relationship management knowledge. Experienced with practical knowledge of relevant UK products, procedures & legislation. Experienced presenter - with both internal & external audiences at all levels. Key stakeholder manager - at all levels both internally & externally. Understanding of UK compliance legislation such as related to AML & TCF with experience of practical application. A can do attitude and a willingness to drive changes in attitudes & working practices. Substantial on the job experience of UK Retail/ Wholesale Banking. Enhanced banking sales, marketing & relationship management experience from a UK banking background
18/06/2025
Full time
We are Hiring for an Business Development Manager _ Corporate Services department (Wholesale Banking) role for a Bank Based in London. This is a Immediate position to start. This role is for diverse exposure to UK banking with at least 5 years' experience in running sales/ marketing teams within Retail or Wholesale Banking. Key Responsibilty- Establish new relationships with clients and deepen relationships with the existing clients for optimum income generation involving onboarding of new customers and customer growth. Onboarding customers for trade finance products and treasury related products. Review the strategies for business development including new product launches. Attend events where necessary to promote Bank. Stakeholder management - for example credit, operations, compliance, wholesale banking, products & marketing, internal audit Conduct meetings with existing and prospective clients in order to enhance outreach of the Branch. Coordinate with other departments to improve the delivery channels to suit clients' requirements. Submit weekly Activity Report. Attend to any other tasks that may be entrusted by the Deputy Manager/ Manager/ Head of the department. Monitor and maintain database of all prospective and existing relationships of Corporate. Onboarding of new corporate clients as per current AML guidelines. Skills Required - ACHIEVING EXCELLENCE - Striving to be the best; continually delivering, measuring, and improving excellence for customers and stakeholders. INFLUENCING - Using persuasion and building relationships to win support for the benefit of the business. INSPIRING - Building confidence; directing, guiding and inspiring others to achieve success for the business. COMMUNICATING - Communicating clearly and concisely, tailoring content and style and promoting free-flowing communication. BUILDING UNDERSTANDING and TRUST - Striving to understand our customers, our colleagues and other key stakeholders; valuing openness and building trust. DEVELOPING PEOPLE - Developing ourselves; providing feedback, coaching and development opportunities for others and sharing learning. COLLABORATING for SUCCESS - Working successfully with others; valuing and utilising the different skills and expertise of colleagues from across the organisation; building interdependence to achieve shared goals. GATHERING INFORMATION - Continually seeking relevant information and making information widely available. UNDERSTANDING ISSUE S - Using current information as the basis for thinking about issues and problems; employing a range of techniques to deepen understanding. FINDING SOLUTIONS - Identifying alternatives, options and different ways of looking at issues and problems; formulating alternative scenarios. A diverse exposure to UK banking with at least 5 years' experience in running sales/ marketing teams within Retail or Wholesale Banking. Demonstrates the traits of an Inspirational leader. Is able to drive KPIs via strategic planning and sales & service management and has a track record ofexceeding targets at both individual and team level. Extensive business development and relationship management knowledge. Experienced with practical knowledge of relevant UK products, procedures & legislation. Experienced presenter - with both internal & external audiences at all levels. Key stakeholder manager - at all levels both internally & externally. Understanding of UK compliance legislation such as related to AML & TCF with experience of practical application. A can do attitude and a willingness to drive changes in attitudes & working practices. Substantial on the job experience of UK Retail/ Wholesale Banking. Enhanced banking sales, marketing & relationship management experience from a UK banking background
Business Development and Capture Manager/Client Manager/Account Manager Based in London Cheltenham based 3 days a week onsite working. Salary 80-85,000 pa circa plus Excellent benefits UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED ELIGIBLE FOR SC VETTING CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC) TRAVEL: 25% of the Time YOU: Responsibilities: Support the Head of Business Development (Cyber Intelligence) to effectively and efficiently identify, qualify, develop and execute capture strategies to secure new business. Drive all elements of Business Development and Capture Management pertaining to the assigned opportunities/pursuits, including taking these opportunities through appropriate internal gate review processes. Work across all functions to develop and execute a compelling cost-effective capture plan for specific opportunities, including working with the Business Operations to plan resource needs and execute/control expenditures Establish business cases to justify investments focused upon improving Pwin of opportunities, whilst maximising returns and securing sustainable viable business. Develop effective collaborations with a range of industrial partners to further increase the Pwin of specific opportunities. Deliver and contribute to regular and effective new business and pipeline reviews'support the Head of BD in providing leadership and support across all aspects of the Business Acquisition Process as directed including: o Engage in or Lead pursuit qualification and maturation (customer contact) o Lead/Participate in capture and proposal activity o Contribute to growth strategy development o Act as Capture Manager on specific and typically more strategic opportunities? Work with the wider BDC team to ensure that capability synergies and market leverage are maximised between opportunities across organisational and customer boundaries? We are looking for:? A minimum of 5 years of experience in product, system. service and solution business development and selling within the defence, security and government related industry Exceptional track record of identifying, qualifying and then securing new business opportunities. Proven ability to develop and execute successful and compelling capture plans Specific Capture training such as Shipley Associates Business Development is preferred Experience supporting a diverse set of defence and security customers is preferred Security clearance: You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
18/06/2025
Full time
Business Development and Capture Manager/Client Manager/Account Manager Based in London Cheltenham based 3 days a week onsite working. Salary 80-85,000 pa circa plus Excellent benefits UK CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED ELIGIBLE FOR SC VETTING CLEARANCE TYPE: UK-Security Check (SC) TRAVEL: 25% of the Time YOU: Responsibilities: Support the Head of Business Development (Cyber Intelligence) to effectively and efficiently identify, qualify, develop and execute capture strategies to secure new business. Drive all elements of Business Development and Capture Management pertaining to the assigned opportunities/pursuits, including taking these opportunities through appropriate internal gate review processes. Work across all functions to develop and execute a compelling cost-effective capture plan for specific opportunities, including working with the Business Operations to plan resource needs and execute/control expenditures Establish business cases to justify investments focused upon improving Pwin of opportunities, whilst maximising returns and securing sustainable viable business. Develop effective collaborations with a range of industrial partners to further increase the Pwin of specific opportunities. Deliver and contribute to regular and effective new business and pipeline reviews'support the Head of BD in providing leadership and support across all aspects of the Business Acquisition Process as directed including: o Engage in or Lead pursuit qualification and maturation (customer contact) o Lead/Participate in capture and proposal activity o Contribute to growth strategy development o Act as Capture Manager on specific and typically more strategic opportunities? Work with the wider BDC team to ensure that capability synergies and market leverage are maximised between opportunities across organisational and customer boundaries? We are looking for:? A minimum of 5 years of experience in product, system. service and solution business development and selling within the defence, security and government related industry Exceptional track record of identifying, qualifying and then securing new business opportunities. Proven ability to develop and execute successful and compelling capture plans Specific Capture training such as Shipley Associates Business Development is preferred Experience supporting a diverse set of defence and security customers is preferred Security clearance: You must be able to gain and maintain the relevant UK Government security clearance in line with the job role (SC). SmartSourcing are a Disability Confident Employer and we promote, celebrate and value diversity, we are committed to promoting equality and inclusion for all.
Nexperia is one of the world s leaders in essential semiconductors and aspires to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. This ambition can be achieved through our next-generation technologies, ongoing improvement in manufacturing sustainability, state-of-the-art facilities, and, most importantly, investing in our people. We are expanding our site IT Management team following a recent promotion by hiring a Factory IT Manager to lead IT-related operations in a high-volume, fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing site. What our Factory IT Manager will do: Nexperia Manchester employs over 1000 people across Production, Engineering, and site support services, working together to produce over 14,000 semiconductors each week. Reporting to the Head of Front-end Manufacturing IT, the Factory IT Manager will lead and manage all IT operations within the wafer fabrication facility. This includes tool interfaces, factory automation, manufacturing execution systems, and data infrastructure. As well as being responsible for ensuring 24/7 uptime of the factory IT systems, you will also drive transformation initiatives, whilst maintaining cybersecurity and compliance within the factory environment. This position offers a rare opportunity to make an impact within IT operations at one of the UK s largest semiconductor manufacturing sites, whilst inspiring a growing team of IT professionals. Key responsibilities will also include: Leading and managing all IT operations within the wafer fabrication facility, including tool interfaces, factory automation, Manufacturing Execution Systems, and Data Infrastructure Collaborating with Fab Operations, including Engineering and Production teams, to support production demand and optimize system uptime Ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of IT systems critical to fab manufacturing processes (e.g., MES, SPC, APC, Factory Bus, SECS/GEM interfaces, Plant Maintenance) Managing and coordinating factory IT projects, including upgrades, migrations, new tool integration, and system improvements Developing and implementing IT standards, procedures, and documentation to support fab operations and industry compliance (e.g., ISO, VDA, or SEMI standards) Driving digital innovation and automation initiatives, including the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance, Yield Optimization, and Smart Factory Solutions, including interfacing with Robotics Ensuring cybersecurity best practices are enforced across all fab-connected systems Overseeing vendor relationships, service contracts, and Factory IT support staff or contractors on-site, including a dedicated Factory Systems Support team (CIM), Operational Technology Engineers, Data Engineers, and Web Developer Monitoring and reporting on system performance, availability, and incident response metrics Providing leadership in incident management and root cause analysis for system-related issues, while also ensuring effective change control procedures for all changes introduced to the factory (ITIL) Managing and leading a team of eight IT professionals with growth plans What the Factory IT Manager will need: Essential requirements: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, related field, or relevant industrial experience 7+ years of IT experience in a manufacturing or semiconductor environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role In-depth knowledge of factory manufacturing systems, including MES (e.g., FACTORYworks, Camstar, or proprietary), Tool Automation, SECS/GEM protocols, Plant Maintenance (Xsite), APC/SPC systems Experience in managing mission-critical IT infrastructure in a 24/7 operational environment Strong understanding of IT networking, databases (SQL, Oracle), server (Windows, Linux), storage systems, and virtualization Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory compliance relevant to semiconductor manufacturing Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment Ability to work on-site full-time with occasional travel to other sites Ability to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship Desirable requirements: Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies and implementation experience ITIL or relevant technical certifications Prior experience in a Semiconductor Wafer Fab is a strong plus, but not essential What your benefits will include: Remuneration & Reward Base salary of £60,000-£90,000 (DOE), Annual Incentive Plan of up to 24% , excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9% , Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, recognition rewards scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance, long term incentive plans (DOE) and more. Health & Wellbeing 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced sick pay, on-site medical centre, virtual GP benefit, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment reductions, and a variety of sports and social clubs. Professional Development Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, opportunity to contribute and work with cutting-edge technologies. Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, and paid time off for every employee to support charitable work. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030. Be Part of Something Bigger.
18/06/2025
Full time
Nexperia is one of the world s leaders in essential semiconductors and aspires to become a $10b turnover business by 2030. This ambition can be achieved through our next-generation technologies, ongoing improvement in manufacturing sustainability, state-of-the-art facilities, and, most importantly, investing in our people. We are expanding our site IT Management team following a recent promotion by hiring a Factory IT Manager to lead IT-related operations in a high-volume, fast-paced semiconductor manufacturing site. What our Factory IT Manager will do: Nexperia Manchester employs over 1000 people across Production, Engineering, and site support services, working together to produce over 14,000 semiconductors each week. Reporting to the Head of Front-end Manufacturing IT, the Factory IT Manager will lead and manage all IT operations within the wafer fabrication facility. This includes tool interfaces, factory automation, manufacturing execution systems, and data infrastructure. As well as being responsible for ensuring 24/7 uptime of the factory IT systems, you will also drive transformation initiatives, whilst maintaining cybersecurity and compliance within the factory environment. This position offers a rare opportunity to make an impact within IT operations at one of the UK s largest semiconductor manufacturing sites, whilst inspiring a growing team of IT professionals. Key responsibilities will also include: Leading and managing all IT operations within the wafer fabrication facility, including tool interfaces, factory automation, Manufacturing Execution Systems, and Data Infrastructure Collaborating with Fab Operations, including Engineering and Production teams, to support production demand and optimize system uptime Ensuring the reliability, availability, and performance of IT systems critical to fab manufacturing processes (e.g., MES, SPC, APC, Factory Bus, SECS/GEM interfaces, Plant Maintenance) Managing and coordinating factory IT projects, including upgrades, migrations, new tool integration, and system improvements Developing and implementing IT standards, procedures, and documentation to support fab operations and industry compliance (e.g., ISO, VDA, or SEMI standards) Driving digital innovation and automation initiatives, including the use of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance, Yield Optimization, and Smart Factory Solutions, including interfacing with Robotics Ensuring cybersecurity best practices are enforced across all fab-connected systems Overseeing vendor relationships, service contracts, and Factory IT support staff or contractors on-site, including a dedicated Factory Systems Support team (CIM), Operational Technology Engineers, Data Engineers, and Web Developer Monitoring and reporting on system performance, availability, and incident response metrics Providing leadership in incident management and root cause analysis for system-related issues, while also ensuring effective change control procedures for all changes introduced to the factory (ITIL) Managing and leading a team of eight IT professionals with growth plans What the Factory IT Manager will need: Essential requirements: Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, related field, or relevant industrial experience 7+ years of IT experience in a manufacturing or semiconductor environment, with at least 3 years in a leadership role In-depth knowledge of factory manufacturing systems, including MES (e.g., FACTORYworks, Camstar, or proprietary), Tool Automation, SECS/GEM protocols, Plant Maintenance (Xsite), APC/SPC systems Experience in managing mission-critical IT infrastructure in a 24/7 operational environment Strong understanding of IT networking, databases (SQL, Oracle), server (Windows, Linux), storage systems, and virtualization Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks and regulatory compliance relevant to semiconductor manufacturing Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment Ability to work on-site full-time with occasional travel to other sites Ability to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship Desirable requirements: Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies and implementation experience ITIL or relevant technical certifications Prior experience in a Semiconductor Wafer Fab is a strong plus, but not essential What your benefits will include: Remuneration & Reward Base salary of £60,000-£90,000 (DOE), Annual Incentive Plan of up to 24% , excellent contributory pension scheme of up to 9% , Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme, recognition rewards scheme, income protection, 12 x salary life assurance, long term incentive plans (DOE) and more. Health & Wellbeing 33 days annual leave including bank holidays, flexible benefits scheme, enhanced sick pay, on-site medical centre, virtual GP benefit, subsidised canteen, employee assistance programme, retail and entertainment reductions, and a variety of sports and social clubs. Professional Development Possibility for funded academic support up to PhD level, employee goal setting and development plans, huge growth potential both internally and globally within the business, opportunity to contribute and work with cutting-edge technologies. Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability A global commitment to becoming carbon neutral by 2035, working with suppliers who embrace and comply with the Nexperia Supplier Code of Conduct, and paid time off for every employee to support charitable work. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Corporate members of Neurodiversity in Business and a Disability Confident Employer. Dedicated Employee Resource Groups for Neuroinclusion, the LGBTQ+ community, and Women in Nexperia, with a commitment to increase women in management positions to 30% by 2030. Be Part of Something Bigger.
A Non Profit Organisation in London are seeking a Head of Product Management to lead a newly formed team of 6 encompassing Product Owners and Senior Analysts. The team will manage 5 different products and you will be responsible for the developing the strategy for the organisation in regards to product. The Head of Product Management will drive the growth and maturity of a newly established yet existing team, ensuring digital products and services effectively support healthcare delivery. This role will shape and execute a clear product strategy, aligning with their mission to enhance client care through innovative, user-centered, and data-driven digital solutions. Responsibilities: Product Strategy & Roadmaps: Define and communicate a product vision that aligns with strategic healthcare objectives, ensuring digital roadmaps address business needs and improve service delivery. End-to-End Product Lifecycle Management: Lead the development, launch, and continuous improvement of digital solutions that streamline processes and enhance client experiences. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (Operations, Clinical, Marketing, Technology, Finance) and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and adoption of digital products, gather insight and validate requirements. Leadership & Team Growth: Develop, motivate, mentor, and expand a cross-functional team of product owners, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. User-Centered Design & Digital Innovation: Lead user research initiatives to inform product development, remain focused on accessibility and security, leveraging health industry trends and emerging technologies. Data-Driven Product Management and Business Insights: Utilise data analytics and business analysis techniques to monitor performance, assess health market trends and derive actionable insights for decision-making and product improvements. Experience: A deep and varied experience of product management and business analysis (preferably with some experience in healthcare and/or charity sector) in agile environments to deliver customer and outcome-led solutions. Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, to build strong relationships and a collaborative culture with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation to develop hypotheses, test and learn and iteratively develop technical solutions to business problems. Exceptional communication and presentation skills with stakeholders from all levels of the organisation from team members to Strategic Leadership Team. As a strong communicator you will work with both internal and external stakeholders to understand and solve problems using digital and data. A proven client/user-centric approach, with the ability to deliver great user experience to the cohorts of a given product portfolio, whilst balancing and advocating for the different needs that could exist e.g. between clients, clinicians, operations etc. Experienced leading cross-functional teams, whilst also being comfortable leading from the front by taking a more hands-on approach when needed.
18/06/2025
Full time
A Non Profit Organisation in London are seeking a Head of Product Management to lead a newly formed team of 6 encompassing Product Owners and Senior Analysts. The team will manage 5 different products and you will be responsible for the developing the strategy for the organisation in regards to product. The Head of Product Management will drive the growth and maturity of a newly established yet existing team, ensuring digital products and services effectively support healthcare delivery. This role will shape and execute a clear product strategy, aligning with their mission to enhance client care through innovative, user-centered, and data-driven digital solutions. Responsibilities: Product Strategy & Roadmaps: Define and communicate a product vision that aligns with strategic healthcare objectives, ensuring digital roadmaps address business needs and improve service delivery. End-to-End Product Lifecycle Management: Lead the development, launch, and continuous improvement of digital solutions that streamline processes and enhance client experiences. Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal teams (Operations, Clinical, Marketing, Technology, Finance) and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and adoption of digital products, gather insight and validate requirements. Leadership & Team Growth: Develop, motivate, mentor, and expand a cross-functional team of product owners, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. User-Centered Design & Digital Innovation: Lead user research initiatives to inform product development, remain focused on accessibility and security, leveraging health industry trends and emerging technologies. Data-Driven Product Management and Business Insights: Utilise data analytics and business analysis techniques to monitor performance, assess health market trends and derive actionable insights for decision-making and product improvements. Experience: A deep and varied experience of product management and business analysis (preferably with some experience in healthcare and/or charity sector) in agile environments to deliver customer and outcome-led solutions. Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills, to build strong relationships and a collaborative culture with colleagues and stakeholders across the organisation to develop hypotheses, test and learn and iteratively develop technical solutions to business problems. Exceptional communication and presentation skills with stakeholders from all levels of the organisation from team members to Strategic Leadership Team. As a strong communicator you will work with both internal and external stakeholders to understand and solve problems using digital and data. A proven client/user-centric approach, with the ability to deliver great user experience to the cohorts of a given product portfolio, whilst balancing and advocating for the different needs that could exist e.g. between clients, clinicians, operations etc. Experienced leading cross-functional teams, whilst also being comfortable leading from the front by taking a more hands-on approach when needed.
I am working in partnership with a long established (over twenty-five years) provider of manned guarding and associated services. They are high performing holders of Approved Contractor Status and hold NSI gold medal accreditation. Their aim was to provide high quality, bespoke staffed security services to demanding and discerning customers throughout the United Kingdom. They provide a large variety of internal and external Security Options including: Security Officers, Mobile Services, Graffiti Removal, Electronic Security, Remote Monitoring and a newly launched Cyber Security Training division. They have an enviable portfolio of well-known clients that includes educational establishments (such as halls of residence), high-end offices, hospitals, local authorities, financial institutions, logistics and manufacturing companies, although over the years they have gained experience in most sectors. They are currently looking for an additional Business Development Manager to join their sales team, which currently consists of a Head of Sales, a full-time BDM and a hybrid sales/operations manager. The selling area will be London and the Home Counties. The sales department within the company has a very open culture and is geared towards sitting down as a team and finding the best strategy to secure the business. So, for example a BDM may have strong relationships or knowledge of a particular client, sector or geographical area, this knowledge would be utilised in the best possible way to win a contract. As a company they actively creat leads although the incumbent will be expected to have their own contacts. Candidates for the role must be industry experienced, currently working in a similar role or have done so in the last twelve months, possess at least two years manned guarding sales experience have an excellent knowledge of the entire sales cycle from initial lead finding through to tendering and closing the sale, have excellent client engagement, persuasion and communication skills and reside with commuting distance of their offices near Heathrow. A company car will be supplied or an allowance will be paid, a phone and laptop are supplied. The position has an annual sales target of 1 million. Commission is paid at 1% to target, 1% bonus for hitting target and 2% above target (this is open ended). Salary circa 40k commission (possibly higher for an exceptional candidate), 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, NEST pension scheme (which can be upgraded). We do try to reply to each application personally, however as you can appreciate, we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle and it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest. Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers.
17/06/2025
Full time
I am working in partnership with a long established (over twenty-five years) provider of manned guarding and associated services. They are high performing holders of Approved Contractor Status and hold NSI gold medal accreditation. Their aim was to provide high quality, bespoke staffed security services to demanding and discerning customers throughout the United Kingdom. They provide a large variety of internal and external Security Options including: Security Officers, Mobile Services, Graffiti Removal, Electronic Security, Remote Monitoring and a newly launched Cyber Security Training division. They have an enviable portfolio of well-known clients that includes educational establishments (such as halls of residence), high-end offices, hospitals, local authorities, financial institutions, logistics and manufacturing companies, although over the years they have gained experience in most sectors. They are currently looking for an additional Business Development Manager to join their sales team, which currently consists of a Head of Sales, a full-time BDM and a hybrid sales/operations manager. The selling area will be London and the Home Counties. The sales department within the company has a very open culture and is geared towards sitting down as a team and finding the best strategy to secure the business. So, for example a BDM may have strong relationships or knowledge of a particular client, sector or geographical area, this knowledge would be utilised in the best possible way to win a contract. As a company they actively creat leads although the incumbent will be expected to have their own contacts. Candidates for the role must be industry experienced, currently working in a similar role or have done so in the last twelve months, possess at least two years manned guarding sales experience have an excellent knowledge of the entire sales cycle from initial lead finding through to tendering and closing the sale, have excellent client engagement, persuasion and communication skills and reside with commuting distance of their offices near Heathrow. A company car will be supplied or an allowance will be paid, a phone and laptop are supplied. The position has an annual sales target of 1 million. Commission is paid at 1% to target, 1% bonus for hitting target and 2% above target (this is open ended). Salary circa 40k commission (possibly higher for an exceptional candidate), 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, NEST pension scheme (which can be upgraded). We do try to reply to each application personally, however as you can appreciate, we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle and it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest. Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers.
Big Red Recruitment Midlands Limited
Wavendon, Bedfordshire
We're seeking a Head of Technology Operations to lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team across infrastructure, cloud platform engineering (Azure), security, service management, and technical operations. Within this role, you will be managing internal managers and third-party resource. You ll play a key role in a fast-paced, tech-led company that delivers real-time data and broadcast services to global customers. In this role, you will: Own cloud operations across Azure and drive platform performance and cost optimisation Oversee security engineering, audits, pen testing, and compliance Lead change and incident management and support services (24/7) Manage end-user tech, corporate apps (e.g. ServiceNow, Salesforce), and software licensing Collaborate with exec leadership weekly to drive strategy and improvement We're looking for someone who: Proven experience in IT operational leadership roles Strong knowledge of Azure, DevOps/cloud engineering, and platform reliability Experience driving observability and monitoring strategies across large-scale services Good working knowledge of cybersecurity practices, frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials), and audit processes Vendor, contract, and license management experience across software and infrastructure suppliers Skilled communicator with experience managing stakeholders across business and technical teams Budget responsibility and comfort presenting performance data and financial plans You ll influence everything from board-level reporting to hands-on platform improvements, and join a collaborative, culture where change is welcomed. Permanent opportunity Hybrid working 2x days Milton Keynes based per week, 1x day Central London based per week , 2x days working remotely. Salary - £120,000 - £140,000 + package Benefits Bonus up to 20%, pension contribution up to 10%, holiday buy and sell scheme + more! We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
17/06/2025
Full time
We're seeking a Head of Technology Operations to lead a high-performing, multi-disciplinary team across infrastructure, cloud platform engineering (Azure), security, service management, and technical operations. Within this role, you will be managing internal managers and third-party resource. You ll play a key role in a fast-paced, tech-led company that delivers real-time data and broadcast services to global customers. In this role, you will: Own cloud operations across Azure and drive platform performance and cost optimisation Oversee security engineering, audits, pen testing, and compliance Lead change and incident management and support services (24/7) Manage end-user tech, corporate apps (e.g. ServiceNow, Salesforce), and software licensing Collaborate with exec leadership weekly to drive strategy and improvement We're looking for someone who: Proven experience in IT operational leadership roles Strong knowledge of Azure, DevOps/cloud engineering, and platform reliability Experience driving observability and monitoring strategies across large-scale services Good working knowledge of cybersecurity practices, frameworks (NIST, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials), and audit processes Vendor, contract, and license management experience across software and infrastructure suppliers Skilled communicator with experience managing stakeholders across business and technical teams Budget responsibility and comfort presenting performance data and financial plans You ll influence everything from board-level reporting to hands-on platform improvements, and join a collaborative, culture where change is welcomed. Permanent opportunity Hybrid working 2x days Milton Keynes based per week, 1x day Central London based per week , 2x days working remotely. Salary - £120,000 - £140,000 + package Benefits Bonus up to 20%, pension contribution up to 10%, holiday buy and sell scheme + more! We are an equal opportunity recruitment company. This means we welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of race, sex, disability, religion, sexual orientation or age. We are particularly invested in Neurodiversity inclusion and offer reasonable adjustments in the interview process. Reasonable adjustments are changes that we can make in the interview process if your disability puts you at a disadvantage compared with others who are not disabled. If you would benefit from a reasonable adjustment in your interview process, please call or email one of our recruiters.
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