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Cottsway is a registered housing provider working in Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire. We are the largest affordable housing provider in the district of West Oxfordshire. We own and manage over 5,800 homes ranging from flats and bungalows to family homes, for rent and Low-Cost Home Ownership (LCHO). We have over 12,000 customers. We’re seeking a highly skilled Business Systems Developer to provide vital support to our IT & Projects Team. The ideal candidate will have excellent programming and analytical skills, with the ability to design, implement, and maintain data-driven solutions that enhance existing systems and align with organisational objectives. Key responsibilities will include developing and implementing solutions for self-service data access and reporting capabilities across the organisation, designing and maintaining systems and automations that improve business processes, and providing technical support and training for end-users and technical teams. Requirements: Proficiency in SQL, Python, and JavaScript (or other object-oriented programming language) Experience with data warehousing, ETL processes, or advanced reporting tools Strong understanding of business process automation and systems integration including API’s, REST, and Graph Familiarity with cloud services such as Azure Functions and Azure Application services Analytical skills and a structured approach to problem-solving What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunities for professional growth and development Supportive and inclusive work environment Flexible working arrangements For more information, please contact Matt Batchelor, Head of IT & Projects on 01993 890093. A DBS check will be required for the successful applicant as part of our pre-employment checks. Benefits include 25 days annual leave (rising to 28 days after 2 years’ service), a pension scheme with a generous employer contribution of up to 10%, discounted gym and swim membership, and access to an Employee Assistance Programme. Additional benefits include electric vehicle lease scheme and Costco membership after completion of probation period. Interviews will be two stages: an initial technical interview over Teams, and a face to face interview at our office for the final stage. Advert appears:    14 January 2025 Closing date:         28 January 2025 Interview date:      5 February 2025  

Chief Digital Information Officer (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £120,000 per annum Contract Type: Permanent - Hybrid working Hours: Monday – Friday – 37 hours per week (Full Time) CE Solutions are proud to be working with 3C ICT who are looking for a Chief Digital Information Officer Join 3C ICT as Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO): Shape the Future of Public Services Are you a forward-thinking leader with a passion for driving digital transformation and innovation? 3C ICT is looking for an inspiring Chief Digital and Information Officer (CDIO) to lead our digital revolution across three ambitious councils: Cambridge City Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council, and Huntingdonshire District Council. As CDIO, you’ll have the unique opportunity to create a lasting impact on public services by leading cutting-edge digital initiatives that improve efficiency and deliver exceptional value to the communities we serve. Why This Role? Lead Transformational Change: You will spearhead digital strategies, identifying new opportunities to innovate across our councils, leveraging shared technologies, resources, and expertise. Collaborate for Success: Build and nurture strong relationships with stakeholders across three councils, driving digital synergy while recognizing each council’s unique needs and challenges. Inspire & Lead: Guide a talented team in delivering ambitious digital transformation programs, shaping the future of public services with a focus on accessibility, efficiency, and sustainability. What We Offer: Strategic Impact: Work directly with the Chief Executives of the partner councils to shape and execute our vision for digital transformation. Innovative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative shared service that values new ideas, creative solutions, and continuous improvement. A Leadership Role with Purpose: This is a senior, highly influential role where your leadership will leave a lasting legacy on the public sector. About You: Visionary Leadership: You have a proven track record in digital strategy, transformation, and service innovation. Collaborative Approach: You understand the power of partnerships and can create synergies across different organisations and teams. Performance-Driven: You are committed to driving results and creating a positive, high-performing digital culture. If you're ready to take on one of the most exciting digital leadership roles in the public sector, we want to hear from you! Apply today to be part of the future of public services. *A full job description is available on request The closing date has a provisional date set of Tuesday 5th November - although this is a rolling campaign, they will be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should they receive suitable applications. If you feel you have the experience and qualifications, please apply now!

Compliance and Assurance - Compliance Assurance Operator – Counter Terrorism Policing HQ Location: West Brompton Salary: The starting salary is £43,227, which includes allowances totalling £2,841. The salary is broken down as £40,386 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £45,615. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000. Job Summary Could you manage and uphold compliance and assurance standards to support national security? Your skills could help protect the UK and there has never been a more important time to be working in counter terrorism. Every day offers a variety of exciting challenges and exceptional opportunities played out on a national and often international stage. You’ll be amongst some of the best and brightest – all with a common goal of working to keep people safe. You will be working within the Security Operations Centre (SOC) under the Counter Terrorism Policing Headquarters (CTPHQ) Compliance and Assurance (C&A) Pillar and will oversee a number of governance and assurance functions on behalf of CT Policing (CTP) across the UK. This will include implementing CTPs overall security strategy and act as the central point of collaboration in coordinated efforts to monitor, assess, and defend against attacks and protect the organisations assets. CTPHQ is the corporate centre for CTP and provides operational and support services to the CTP Network at a national level, including all CT and Protective Security Commands. The CTP SOC teams as detailed below are currently expanding, so are looking for innovative and highly motivated people with the ability to work independently as well as within a growing team, to help deliver key governance objectives. The role of the Compliance & Protective Monitoring Unit (CPMU) is to provide security, audit and compliance across all National CT systems to establish associated accreditation requirements. CPMU ensure systems are only accessed by suitably cleared staff and identify, manage and mitigate areas of risk appertaining to National CT systems. The role of the Information Security Unit (ISU) is to manage and develop new and legacy information systems accreditation services for CTP. ISU undertake Information Assurance projects and initiatives based on business cases or upon request and write and develop Information Assurance policies, standards and guidelines for CTP. The role of the Physical Security Unit (PSU) is to safeguard CT assets and prevent unauthorised physical access to the CT estate and deny attackers from gaining access. PSU work collaboratively with partners, stakeholders and associated advisors to ensure timely security sweeps occur to maintain the integrity of the CT estate with partner accreditation and enhance security through the development of administrative, technical and physical security controls. The role of the Security Engagement & Coordination Unit (SECU) is to manage the coordinated implementation of the SOCs strategic framework and work plan, both nationally and locally. The SECU will establish mechanisms for regional integration and networking to develop active partnerships across national CTP Compliance functions. Vetting This post requires access to the most sensitive intelligence material on a daily basis. Applicants must hold or be prepared to undergo National Security Vetting (NSV) Developed Vetting (DV) level before taking up the post. Additionally, this material is of particular sensitivity to the UK and its distribution must be restricted to UK nationals. In approved circumstances dual nationals (of which one element is British) may also be granted access. However, in the event that potential conflicts of interest cannot be managed the post holder will not be able to see the intelligence material and will not be able to perform their duties. For the purpose of safeguarding national security and in line with Cabinet Office Policy, supported by Section 82(2) to (4) of the Police Reform Act (2002), applicants who do not hold or acquire Security Check (enhanced) (SC(e)) OR Developed Vetting (DV) clearance and meet the nationality requirements cannot be offered the post. Confidentiality Agreement Applicants should also be aware of the need to sign a confidentiality agreement on taking up the post. Our Employee Commitments Counter Terrorism Policing aims to create an inclusive and welcoming atmosphere and culture and an environment where all our people feel a strong sense of belonging and are able to reach their full potential. Where any group or individual can be and feel respected, supported and valued to fully participate and contribute to our mission of “Working to keep people safe from Terrorism”. Inclusion, diversity and equality is at the front and centre of our approach to make the composition of Counter Terrorism Policing more representative of the communities we serve.  As Counter Terrorism is rooted in Local Policing, to tackle today’s complex policing challenges, applications from across all communities are therefore essential and encouraged. Counter Terrorism Policing as a network is committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations’. Counter Terrorism Policing is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working arrangements, including part time working or job share. In addition, this role has been reviewed following learning from work during the Covid pandemic and may be done in an agile manner. In the first instance, please contact the vacancy holder to discuss how such arrangements could be accommodated (where applicable).  How to apply Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met . Applications will be via a detailed CV, Personal Statement, and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).

We’ve got some exciting plans ahead at Trinity and are looking for experienced IT Technical Architects at all levels to join us over the next three to six months! At the moment we are accepting expressions of interest from you and we plan to commence our assessment and selection process during the end of Autumn 2024. We are keen to learn more from you, about your level of expertise and what you can bring to the table.  Are you an experienced and dynamic IT Technical Architect looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? Trinity College London is embarking on a period of growth and transformation, and we are seeking  a number of talented IT Technical Architects to join our team. This is a unique chance to contribute to the future of a leading internationally recognised awarding organisation, publisher and independent education charity. If you have a proven track record of delivering successful projects and are passionate about driving change, we invite you to be a part of our journey.    About the role At Trinity College, we have a suite of products offering exams in music, performing arts, English Language and more. We have embarked on an extensive and ambitious modernisation programme, as more of our products move online, and are looking for hands-on Technical Architects, with AWS experience, as our technology and approach matures. As a Technical Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing and overseeing solutions, primarily cloud based, to meet Trinity College London’s evolving technology needs. You will collaborate with teams across the organisation, our partners, and suppliers, to ensure that we deliver high quality solutions to specification. Together with the rest of the architecture team, you will participate in the Technical Design Authority and Cloud Centre of Excellence forums, to use your expertise and experience to help shape our standards and best practices and to help projects to progress with the best solutions. As a hands-on IT Architect, you will communicate extensively with our design and developments teams and partners, getting involved with Proof of Concept and Prototyping work, and ensuring DevOps and coding standards are well defined and adhered to. You will be able to show technical ownership and leadership, being able to take solutions from conception to implementation and support. As a technology and AWS subject matter expert, you will be able to provide guidance both within and outside the team.   About You Extensive experience building solutions using key elements of our technology stack, in particular AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway etc) Knowledge of good, secure and efficient working practices on AWS, with reference to the Well Architected Framework. In-depth knowledge of the creation, management, promotion and integration of business data-centric APIs. Understanding of data, domain-driven design, integration, and the importance of data to an organisation. Experience working with 3rd party suppliers to provide cohesive, integrated SaaS solutions. Exemplary written and verbal communication skills Ability to present technical solutions to non-technical audiences in an effective manner Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners Experience in a variety of requirement gathering techniques Excellent business process and architectural modelling skills Knowledge and experience of a wide variety of platforms, operating systems, systems software, business applications, ideally related to the education sector Experience of providing solutions for cloud, on-premise and hybrid applications An appetite for challenging existing practices in an effective and supportive manner Ability to work effectively in a rapidly evolving business environment Flexible approach to all situations Experience of working in the Education sector is desirable, preferably within an Exam Board or Awarding body Ideally, experience of migrating from package solutions (Oracle Siebel)   Our benefits Trinity provides a work environment that is stimulating, inspiring and fair. Our approach to reward values our employees while ensuring each person’s contribution makes us great as an organisation. As an employee, you’ll enjoy a range of benefits including generous annual leave, private health insurance, pension scheme, regular social events, employee assistance programme, cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan, free access to Trinity examinations and continuous training and development, plus more.    Our commitment Trinity College London is an equal opportunities employer and our talented people come from all walks of life. Trinity is open to all applicants from different backgrounds and we are committed to building a more diverse and inclusive workplace. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively welcome applications from people with disabilities and will make sure you can be interviewed fairly if you have a disability, long term health condition, or are neuro-diverse. We encourage all applicants to let us know if you need a little extra help with your application, want an alternative way to put in an application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. All applications are dealt with in the strictest of confidence.    How to Apply To apply, please follow the Apply for This Job link on this page and you will be directed to the Trinity College London application page.  Trinity College London does not hold a job visa sponsorship licence and so is not in a position to sponsor visas in the UK. We are committed to the safeguarding and protection of the children and young people that we work with. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the organisation. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. Upon successful appointment into the role, you will be required to complete our vetting procedures as with all Trinity College London employees. This is carried out by a 3rd party supplier and our standard background checks consist of Right to Work in the UK, Identity Check, Employment History check, Financial Probity Check, Highest Academic Qualifications Check and a basic DBS check. Trinity promotes equality of opportunity and welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records. In line with the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974), w e select all candidates for interview based on their competencies, qualifications and knowledge. As part of our selection process, you will be required to disclose any potential issues with criminal record checks that will be carried out if you are offered a role with Trinity. The information will only be seen by those who need to see it as part of the recruitment process. We ensure that an open and measured discussion takes place on the subject of any offences or other matter that might be relevant to the position for which you have applied. Failure to reveal information that is directly relevant to the job sought could lead to withdrawal of an offer of employment. We undertake to discuss any matter revealed in a criminal check with you before withdrawing our offer of employment. Trinity College London will hold candidate data on file for no more than six months from application submission. If you want your information to be removed earlier, please contact us directly. If we want to hold your information beyond the six months, we will contact you to get your consent. Our data protection policy can be viewed in full at https://www.trinitycollege.com/page/data-protection/data-protection-policy. 

Job Reference:  000426 Salary:  £35,000-£38,000 (Pro-Rata) Job Closing Date:  02/09/2024 Department:  Business Systems Location:  Birmingham Hippodrome Employment Type:  Permanent Hours Per Week:  30 - 37.5 Interview / Assessment Centre Date(s) w/c:  09/09/2024 Job Description Working as a part of the Business Systems team, alongside the Information and Sales team, this role will be responsible for maintaining and developing our ticket sales system, Tessitura and its affiliated programs. You will proactively identify areas for improvement and introduce innovations, factoring in customer needs, external approaches, data analytics and industry best practices.  You will implement and provide joined-up business intelligence to our senior leadership team and Heads of Department to support decision-making to maximise performance revenue. The role undertakes Tessitura ticketing and data driven projects to push the business forward, delivering improvements and innovation to take Birmingham Hippodrome back to being viewed as a leader within our industry.  Recognising under-representation in our workforce of Black, Asian and ethnically diverse people, and those with disabilities, we particularly welcome  applicants from those backgrounds, identities and experience. Employee Benefits •    6 weeks holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays.  •    Contributory pension scheme. •    Discounted public transport pass. •    Discounted car parking.  •    Discounted gym membership. •    Show ticket offers. •    Personal Growth Fund.  •    Enhanced company sick pay. •    Free life assurance. •    Free Critical Health insurance. •    Discounted private health cover. •    Enhanced maternity/adoption/paternity pay. •    Free flu jab. •    Cycle to Work scheme. •    Electric car scheme.  •    Employee Assistance Programme. This role benefits from hybrid working.

Head of Project Delivery and Governance London Borough of Enfield £81,393 to £98,406 Enfield Council is a diverse borough with some of the most exciting transformational regeneration projects happening anywhere in the United Kingdom. As a Council, we are changing the lives of young and vulnerable people through youth programmes and projects. We are increasing our in-borough Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision so that we can care for and educate our children and young people locally in a setting that is right for them. Our SMART Living project is utilising technology to enable Adult Social Care users to achieve happiness, safety and independence and reduce isolation. We deliver award-winning environmental programmes which are enhancing our green spaces and waterways across the borough and bringing rain gardens and sustainable drainage to our urban centres – helping London in our journey to net zero and adapt to a changing climate. As part of our work to keep Enfield clean, we are continuing to support residents and businesses to make better use of resources, reduce waste and improve recycling rates. We are committed to delivering on our five priorities for the borough and its residents, which includes clean and green places; strong, healthy and safe communities, thriving children and young people; more and better homes; and an economy that works for everyone. Underpinning our Workforce Strategy 2023-2028 and Council Plan 2023-2026 is the need to have a forward looking Digital Services team, who can deliver a for for purpose, fit for future technology and project landscape to allow us to create, achieve and exceed our Digital Strategy. Our values are to be bold; make a difference; and show you care. Our behaviours are to take responsibility; be open, honest and respectful; listen and learn; and work together to find solutions. THE ROLE Head of Projects Delivery and Governance will lead the projects and programme function, providing strategic direction and leadership to the team managing the technical change programme and project portfolio, ensuring projects are prioritised, adequately resourced, successfully delivered on time and providing excellent VFM whilst being respectful of project governance. A crucial part of this role will be preparing and presenting any business cases and overseeing all IG and FOI requests making sure that they are responded to in a timely manner in accordance with guidelines. INFORMATION For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below. For more information, please contact Rosalind Lambert via EnfieldProjects@starfishsearch.com or on 07756292779

Head of Operations and Architecture London Borough of Enfield £81,393 to £98,406 Enfield Council is a diverse borough with some of the most exciting transformational regeneration projects happening anywhere in the United Kingdom. As a Council, we are changing the lives of young and vulnerable people through youth programmes and projects. We are increasing our in-borough Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision so that we can care for and educate our children and young people locally in a setting that is right for them. Our SMART Living project is utilising technology to enable Adult Social Care users to achieve happiness, safety and independence and reduce isolation. We deliver award-winning environmental programmes which are enhancing our green spaces and waterways across the borough and bringing rain gardens and sustainable drainage to our urban centres – helping London in our journey to net zero and adapt to a changing climate. As part of our work to keep Enfield clean, we are continuing to support residents and businesses to make better use of resources, reduce waste and improve recycling rates. We are committed to delivering on our five priorities for the borough and its residents, which includes clean and green places; strong, healthy and safe communities, thriving children and young people; more and better homes; and an economy that works for everyone. Underpinning our Workforce Strategy 2023-2028 and Council Plan 2023-2026 is the need to have a forward looking Digital Services team, who can deliver a for for purpose, fit for future technology and project landscape to allow us to create, achieve and exceed our Digital Strategy. Our values are to be bold; make a difference; and show you care. Our behaviours are to take responsibility; be open, honest and respectful; listen and learn; and work together to find solutions. THE ROLE The Head of Operations and Architecture, will lead the technology operations and architecture function, providing strategic direction and leadership to the team, ensuring that the infrastructure whether cloud based or on-prem is fit for purpose and delivers the required business outcomes allowing the Digital Services and the council to run effectively.  You will spearhead the need for technology changes for the service to deliver better outcomes whether that be replacing the network and infrastructure stack, or introducing AI automation, and critically you will also be responsible for devising and improving the overall technical architecture as the council moves to a digital first strategy. INFORMATION For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below. For more information, please contact Rosalind Lambert via EnfieldOperations@starfishsearch.com or on 07756292779

Commercial Manager London Borough of Enfield £52,503 to £66,600 Enfield Council is a diverse borough with some of the most exciting transformational regeneration projects happening anywhere in the United Kingdom. As a Council, we are changing the lives of young and vulnerable people through youth programmes and projects. We are increasing our in-borough Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) provision so that we can care for and educate our children and young people locally in a setting that is right for them. Our SMART Living project is utilising technology to enable Adult Social Care users to achieve happiness, safety and independence and reduce isolation. We deliver award-winning environmental programmes which are enhancing our green spaces and waterways across the borough and bringing rain gardens and sustainable drainage to our urban centres – helping London in our journey to net zero and adapt to a changing climate. As part of our work to keep Enfield clean, we are continuing to support residents and businesses to make better use of resources, reduce waste and improve recycling rates. We are committed to delivering on our five priorities for the borough and its residents, which includes clean and green places; strong, healthy and safe communities, thriving children and young people; more and better homes; and an economy that works for everyone. Underpinning our Workforce Strategy 2023-2028 and Council Plan 2023-2026 is the need to have a forward looking Digital Services team, who can deliver a for for purpose, fit for future technology and project landscape to allow us to create, achieve and exceed our Digital Strategy. Our values are to be bold; make a difference; and show you care. Our behaviours are to take responsibility; be open, honest and respectful; listen and learn; and work together to find solutions. THE ROLE Reporting into the Head of Operations and Architecture you will manage the contract portfolio currently worth over £10m and includes over 100 contracts throughout their entire lifecycle ensuring VFM and ideally negotiate added value from all contracts. The Commercial Manager will manage the relationships with all 3rd party suppliers and will personally take the lead and be visible on all high risk, high value contracts. Whilst making sure that performance and delivery of these contracts is paramount, you must also be in control of and be respectful of all compliance requirements, taking any corrective action as needed, developing the contracts register for future planning of renewals. INFORMATION For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below or email EnfieldCommercial@starfishsearch.com

Due to further growth at The Howard Academy Trust, we are seeking to appoint an IT infrastructure engineer to join our central team. The IT infrastructure engineer will work with the Head of IT with a focus on managing and maintaining the Trusts IT infrastructure. You will need to ensure that secure, efficient and reliable operations within our schools are maintained to the agreed standard. As part of our continued investment into providing the best possible IT provision to our schools, we are seeking to appoint an Infrastructure engineer to strengthen the team. This is a permanent role (22.2 hours per week/0.6 FTE) paid on NJC scale B1 points 20-25 (FTE £30,296 - £33,945 = £18,177- £20,367 actual salary per annum). This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Infrastructure engineer in a comparable setting to utilise their experience and expertise to ensure that all aspects of the Trust IT infrastructure are meeting the needs of our schools.  As we continue to evolve, we are seeking a talented Infrastructure Engineer to join our team and contribute to our mission of safeguarding digital assets and protecting our Trust’s data.  You will need a full clean driving licence as travel between sites is essential. The Howard Academy Trust is a successful Trust with all school’s being rated Good by Ofsted.  We are seeking to recruit positive, enthusiastic and inspirational staff with a commitment to our pupils’ welfare and achievement. The right candidate needs to be passionate for achieving the best for all – if this sounds like you, we would love to invite you to meet our THAT community.   Why Join Us: As well as working for a Trust that improves peoples lives every day you will enjoy Competitive Salary package LGPS pension (with employer contributions of 22.5%) Heavily subsidised private healthcare Employee Assistance Programme Access to CPD and a commitment to your learning and growth Discounted gym membership Free flu jabs A welcoming work environment and teamwork We reserve the right to alter our interview dates and close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response.  The Howard Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks. The Howard Academy Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We are committed to providing a mutually supportive working environment where every individual is respected, valued and included.

This role is based in London on a hybrid basis - living in London and/or close enough to commute is preferable.  Summary: As Head of IT & Technical Director, your primary objective is to manage and oversee the use of all IT functions and projects throughout the studio. You will take a lead role in planning and prioritising work on current and future IT systems and manage studio’s day-to-day technical operations including the implementation of new hardware and software solutions, setting roadmaps and policies. You will be responsible for identifying and resolving IT issues as they arise suggesting improvements and implementing solutions to keep everything on track. Based at our London Studio, we are in search of an efficient communicator, organised and detail-oriented individual who is ready to tackle challenges and contribute to the success of our studio. Main responsibilities: Take ownership of IT projects from concept to completion working to schedules and agreed timelines and budgets. Manage the deployment, development, monitoring, maintenance, upgrading and support of studio’s IT systems to include applications, hardware, OS (MS Windows mainly), storage, and networking. Troubleshoot IT issues regarding: applications, hardware, OS (MS Windows mainly), storage, and networking. Manage Animation/VFX software licenses, updates and deployments. Manage VFX software environments (shared plugins, preferences etc). Manage the render farm and its scheduling software. Oversee all technology operations and evaluating them according to established goals. Assist with establishing IT policies and systems to support the implementation of studio’s wider strategies. Create and update documentation explaining IT processes and tools. Analyse the requirements of all departments to determine their technology needs. Purchase efficient and cost-effective technological equipment and software. Inspect the use of technological equipment and software to ensure functionality and efficiency. Identify the need for upgrades, configurations or new systems and report to upper management. Coordinate, supervise, support IT staff to provide guidance, mentoring and development. Assist in building relationships with vendors and creating cost-efficient contracts. Offer and give technical help to all staff. Requirements: Min 8 years’ experience ideally in a VFX/Animation/Artistic/creative technology environment. Knowledge of VFX/Animation software workflows used across the studio such as Maya, Houdini, Nuke, Unreal Engine and Adobe Suite products. Experience in Scripting (Python mostly). Advanced understanding of computer hardware, software, storage, network needed in a VFX/Animation/Artistic driven environment. Advanced understanding of editing software and hardware (AVID MC and Premiere) and various image file and colour formats used in an Animation/VFX environment. Knowledge of MPA-TPN (Trusted Partner Network) IT security policies and implementation guidelines. Knowledge in remote desktop workflows and implementation (Teradici - HP AnyWare). Knowledge in MS Azure or AWS environments. Knowledge in VFX software licensing. Ability to prioritise and efficiently work on multiple tasks at a time while remaining mindful of strict deadlines in a dynamic and high-pressure environment. Strong problem solving, communication and organisation skills. A positive and proactive attitude. Studio AKA is a multi-BAFTA winning, multi-EMMY awarded and OSCAR-nominated independent animation studio. We are committed to providing a workplace that welcomes and respects all people regardless of gender identity, sex, sexuality, race, religion, background or belief. We welcome applications from people who are underrepresented in our sector.    

About us Hello, we are Red Engine, the team behind the award-winning global brands Flight Club and Electric Shuffle. We're obsessed with disrupting the hospitality industry by creating and delivering the best possible experience - across all venues, products and brands. Our central team covers the full spectrum of skills needed to bring each concept to life – from design to marketing, sales to interior design, people and training, to finance, gaming and HR and everything in between. We’re not just a team of people, we are dreamers, artists, rocket scientists, content curators, forward thinkers and the industry’s finest. With a total of 15 incredible venues throughout the UK, we have ambitious plans, never standing still, we are passionate about developing new and exciting products, which means we’re always growing and looking for passionate people to join the family. The Role As an IT Manager, you will be working in the Red Engine Technology team, managing the supply and support of infrastructure services and IT support to our UK and International Flight Club and Electric Shuffle venues and Head offices.   Our technology is pivotal to the success of the business. The role requires a positive, dedicated individual who will be a proud ambassador of the Red Engine, Flight Club and Electric Shuffle brands.     Reporting to the Head of IT, and working alongside the Technical Support Manager, Integration Manager, and our Technology partners, this is an exciting opportunity in a fast paced rapidly growing business.   An important part of our work is carried out in venue in a live social environment. This requires effective communication and social skills to manage and communicate with both technical and non-technical staff.   Key Responsibilities Ensure the provision of day to day IT support to both Head Office and our Venue teams   Provide technical IT support for projects across the business   Prioritise, manage and delegate IT support desk tickets   Maintain the relationship with our IT and technology suppliers   Manage the procurement, configuration and installation of Infrastructure and IT equipment for new venues and office locations   Own the new starter and leaver process, managing hardware and software supply and provisioning   Work with our IT partners to ensure IT Security and disaster recovery best practices are implemented and maintained, minimising the risk to the business of IT failure or compromise   Install, maintain and troubleshoot software systems required to manage and monitor our environments, alongside our IT partners.   Skills and Qualifications   Essential At least 3 years hands-on experience implementing, administering and supporting Windows Server 2016 - 2022 environments/ Active Directory / Microsoft 365 suite / Azure / SharePoint / Microsoft Teams in a 3rd line capacity.    At least 5 years experience supporting Windows and Mac end user devices, both deskside and remotely.   At least 3 years configuring switching, Firewalls and WiFi with a strong understanding of Internet Connectivity, VLANS, routing, DNS, DHCP and VPNs   Experience implenting and maintaining Cyber Security best practices, including MFA, Endpoint Protection and email security   Preferred   JIRA Administration and Ticket management   Experience of Macrium Site manager, and  supporting Adobe Creative Suite, Sketchup, Vectorworks and other design packages.   Experience supporting Hospitality specific IT platforms such as Zonal, Fourth and Flow.   Values   To succeed, the role holder will demonstrate our values in everything they do:      Innovative: Our edge is our innovation – we stay one step ahead because we are always looking to invent and improve. We are bold, creative, pioneering and fearless. Got an idea? Share it!      Passionate: We’re not like other workplaces – there’s no need to hold back here. We’re a full throttle, high energy, total commitment bunch, and we throw everything we’ve got into giving our customers the best time possible.     Warm: We’re all about people. A fundamental part of our customer's having fun is us being welcoming, hospitable and attentive. We hold the key to their experience!       Together: We are a family. We work with each other, and we support each other; we win together, and we lose together. That means honesty, commitment and responsibility, from all of us.      

We are currently looking for an IT Program Manager to join our IT Department on a full time, 18 months fixed term basis. The successful candidate will join a team of 11 and will report directly to the Head of IT. This new role will focus on a number of key IT programme areas and will be instrumental in delivering a busy and ambitious array of IT projects, spanning infrastructure and applications. The vibrant and welcoming IT team is set on delivering major pieces of work in the next 18 months, including a capital Wi-Fi and edge switch refresh, a new online purchase path, major database and process upgrades, and more. The successful candidate will work across a variety of responsibilities which include but are not limited to IT strategy and planning, business analysis and requirements specification as well as governance, risk and compliance.   We welcome applications from people from a Black, Asian or Ethnically Diverse background or those who are D/deaf or disabled. If you wish to discuss reasonable adjustments such as a BSL interpreter for your interview please indicate this on your application form. Interviews will take place at The Southbank Centre. If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or concerns you can also email hrteam@southbankcentre.co.uk and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements. By attracting people to work for us from a broad range of backgrounds with diverse attitudes, opinions and beliefs we can continue to look at the world with fresh eyes and find new ways of doing things. The Southbank Centre is a warm and welcoming place to work, with great aspirations and ambitions to create great and accessible work for all. We pride ourselves in building a supportive environment to enable the development of our staff. If you feel you have just some of the required skills and experience but meet the person specification, we would still encourage you to apply; we are very open to continuing the training and development of individuals who are self motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge relevant to the role. Southbank Centre The Southbank Centre is Europe’s largest arts centre and one of the UK’s top five visitor attractions, occupying an 11-acre site that sits in the midst of London’s most vibrant cultural quarter on the South Bank of the Thames.   Its impact and reach are significant and it is respected internationally as a convener of great artists and diverse audiences and for being entrepreneurial and innovative in response to a volatile and changing financial landscape. The Southbank Centre is a charity that is determined to demonstrate its ambition to remain innovative, disruptive and experimental in what it does and to be highly relevant to the artists it wants to work with and to the audiences it wants to attract. The Southbank Centre believes that a commitment to diversity and inclusion helps it be a more relevant and effective organisation. Our Artistic Mission The Southbank Centre exists to provide great artistic experiences for everyone. Through art, we invite our visitors to enjoy shared cultural encounters together. To gaze. To listen. To be moved. To discover a new idea or a new perspective. We are proud that for the last 70 years, the performances and exhibitions here have moved millions. We have provided a home for art and for artists. A community centred on art, where everyone, no matter their job, helps make the experience. Benefits & Perks: As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:   A min 5% pension contribution (going up to 8% depending on employee contribution), from day 1 of employment. 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home) Enhanced sick pay Enhanced family leave benefits Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors Staff ticket offers for SC events Free entry to Hayward Gallery Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations Free staff yoga Season ticket loan   The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.

Role Summary Be at the forefront of ICT improvements and transformation within the Fire & Rescue Service (AF&RS). We are seeking a visionary leader to shape our future ICT and digital strategy, make further improvements to our infrastructure and ensure our ICT systems are resilient, reliable, and accessible to all staff 24/7. This is a new role leading the development of an integrated ICT strategy and technology roadmap and overseeing the delivery of technology initiatives. This business-critical position will require you to work effectively with key stakeholders to create and implement an ICT strategy which aligns with our organisational goals and ambitions, ensures the integration and enhancement of our systems and improved user experience.  This role will require an ambitious, forward-thinking individual who has the technical knowledge, drive and passion to make a big difference. You will have a unique opportunity to make the role your own and bring your experience, ideas, influencing skills and technical expertise to our organisation.  With challenging budgets, a creative and innovative approach is key, as is the exploration of potential funding sources.   Some of the things you’ll be doing   Strategic Leadership : Drive continuous improvement, culture change, and effective performance management. Act as the advocate for AF&RS’s digital vision, engaging leadership and representing AF&RS in local and national digital forums. Expert Consultation : Offer expert guidance on ICT matters to senior stakeholders and the Fire Authority, enabling discussions on modern ICT and digital technology. System Management : Ensure the efficiency, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of ICT systems and technology. Oversee external IT helpdesk providers and business continuity plans. Infrastructure Enhancement : Drive continual improvements to the ICT infrastructure to ensure a solid foundation and enhanced user experience. Collaborate with stakeholders to define and implement improvements, presenting robust business cases for investment. Digital Horizon-Scanning : Stay updated on digital developments and evaluate new technologies potential benefits, risks, and affordability aligned with the ICT strategy. Strategy Development : Lead the creation and implementation of AF&RS’s cohesive ICT and Digital Strategy, fostering innovative and integrated improvements. Project Oversight : Oversee the successful delivery of all ICT, digital, and systems projects. Establish governance structures, aligning with the ICT strategy and legal compliance. Change Management : Implement efficient change processes, improving service quality and business continuity while minimising disruption. Risk Management: Proactively assess and monitor ICT-related risks across AF&RS, implementing effective controls and mitigations. Resource Optimisation : Develop an appropriate ICT organisational structure, optimising internal and external resources to ensure delivery and an integrated approach. Team Leadership : Provide training and mentoring to internal ICT staff, fostering a responsive and agile cross-functional team. Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with stakeholders across AF&RS, building strong internal networks to maximise technology benefits. Policy Implementation : Develop and implement up-to-date ICT policies ensuring robust controls across AF&RS. Liaise with internal data protection teams, ensuring ICT developments are compliant with relevant information legislation. Act as the Deputy Senior Risk Owner ensuring high-quality governance standards and compliance. Training Alignment : Identify and evaluate ICT training aligned with the ICT strategy and budget requirements. Budget Management : Manage ICT budgets aligned with the ICT strategy, forecasting and reviewing budgetary arrangements and exploring potential funding opportunities.   What we’ll need from you:   Essential: Proven experience in senior ICT leadership role, driving digital transformation and strategy (ideally within the emergency services or public sector – but not essential). Demonstrable experience in design, sourcing, transition, delivery and implementation of new technology and data capabilities. Excellent up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape. Extensive knowledge of digital, data and technology regulations and best practice methodologies (e.g. ITIL, ISO) and performance benchmarking. You will also maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of ICT and the technology landscape. Significant experience of leading and managing high performing teams (via direct or matrix management). Proven experience of strategic service planning, business processes, developing, leading, and implementing IT/ICT strategies and change programs. Experience of successfully managing high quality business-as-usual (BAU) ICT, while also inspiring, leading, and driving innovative solutions. Proven experience of proactively managing business continuity and cyber security arrangements. Significant experience of dealing with vendors and third parties including experience of procuring, negotiating, and robustly managing business-critical service contractors. Degree level education, or equivalent, in business, computer science or a related field of study, or proven relevant business experience. Professional ICT qualifications (such as ITIL or accredited status such as Chartered IT Professional CITP), or equivalent through a combination of proven relevant training, experience and evidenced continuing professional development. Highly effective communication and influencing skills across the full breadth of written, verbal, presentation, and digital media. You will be able to engage, advise and explain technical matters in a non-technical way. Adaptable, inclusive, and values-based leadership and people management skills. Relationship building and collaboration skills with the ability to influence strategic thinking and approaches to complex service issues. Strong analytical, research, numerical and decision-making skills, to deal with complex service delivery. Ability to manage and prioritise high workloads, with pressing and conflicting deadlines.   Desirable: Comprehensive budget-creation and budget-management experience including identifying and evaluating opportunities, negotiation, and delivering efficiencies. Experience of working in a climate of transformation and/or continuous improvement and supporting others in uncertain times. Experience of working for an emergency service or local authority. Experience of Information and Data Governance and/or of being a Senior Risk Information Officer (SIRO) or Deputy SIRO. Experience of portfolio and project management methodologies and tailoring these for significant ICT projects and organisational context. Proven ICT risk management experience.  High level of political awareness and acuity to interact with senior stakeholders and elected Members. Foundation or Practitioner level qualification in programme or project management.   What you can expect in return  27 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 31 days after 5 years, and 32 after 10 years of service Local Government Pension - Defined Benefit Scheme Flexible and hybrid working Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme Cycle to Work scheme Welfare and Wellbeing services Staff Engagement Groups Access to a Medical Intervention Scheme which can support staff to access private medical assessments and treatments Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking, and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead  Please note - as this post is based at our Headquarters which we share with Avon & Somerset Police, the successful applicant will be required to undergo a security clearance check & DBS check.   Further Information   If you would like to have an informal conversation with the hiring manager for this role please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk to request this.   How to apply: The full job description can be found on our careers pages: Head of ICT | Yes You Can! The Avon Fire & Rescue Service Job .  Once you have read the job description please submit a tailored CV demonstrating how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role.  Late applications will not be accepted. Please quote job reference number 1023 [JD number] on any communications. Thank you.   Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. W e welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities.

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

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

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

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

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

Ready to maximise your potential? C&C Group supplies software solutions and services to almost every energy and water company throughout Great Britain. We are at the dawn of an exciting new era with Smart Grids, as well as Market-wide Half Hourly Settlement (MHHS), which will be one of the biggest changes to the electricity industry to date. This means we are on the lookout for exceptional talent to join our team, as we expand our reach as well as our goals. Technology is the essence of what we do, but our people make us who we are. What will I get to do? We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager, who will be responsible for delivering multiple, concurrent, software development projects of varying size and complexity. Drawing on project delivery and managerial experience, you will work with various stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, in scope, and within budget to meet an expanding change portfolio and new customer requirements. You can be a part of this very exciting and crucial time for C&C Group and work to ensure we continue to deliver excellence! What will my day look like? You will bring your enthusiasm and motivation, alongside your project management skills to: Lead projects on behalf of C&C Group, liaising directly with both internal and external customers Manage projects varying in size, from small and medium sized change requests to existing software products, through to larger changes and implementation of new software products. Manage the delivery of multiple projects running concurrently to multiple customers, adopting best practice project management techniques to achieve project deliverables. Maintaining communication between project team members and stakeholders via meetings and reporting. Work directly with our internal Development, Test, Infrastructure, and Security Teams, as well as external parties to develop and revise detailed project plans based on requirements and changing needs. Work with other Project Managers overseeing and co-ordinating cross-functional initiatives to ensure that time, cost, and quality parameters are monitored and managed. Monitor project performance to ensure timely delivery, and perform ongoing reviews of project statuses, identify potential project risks, and recommend and implement risk mitigation solutions as approved and as appropriate. Ensure that all project deliveries are consistent with C&C Group’s ISMS Policies and Procedures. Report to the Head of Project Management. More about you You must have: Relevant Project Management qualification. Demonstrable experience of project delivery, ideally covering all aspects of the software development lifecycle, and managing the delivery of complex business and IT change. Be able to utilise proven project management techniques. Be able to provide evidence of project planning of medium to large software projects and be proficient in the use of formal scheduling tools. Demonstrable experience of managing a diverse change portfolio with concurrent initiatives. Be creative and correctly use the range of resources available in an efficient, engaging, and successful way. Excellent communication skills with experience of engaging and managing third parties and can assimilate information quickly and accurately. Experience of producing compelling presentation material at pace, adjusting communication styles to suit different audiences. Experience of working in a matrix management environment. Good team player. Must be able to travel between C&C Group offices and to customer locations, when required. Nice to have: Experience in the utilities sector would be beneficial. Remote Working? We want our employees to perform at their best, so we offer a flexible working model which means you decide where you want to work. Want to work from home to meet your deadline in peace? You can do that. Want to bounce ideas off your colleagues or go for a team lunch? We have comfortable and relaxed offices with fruit, snacks, and hot and cold drinks available; to keep you fuelled for working. The expectation is to be in the office for 2 days a week to ensure you get up to speed and collaborate with colleagues. A Company to be proud of Be more than just a number. As a small to medium sized company, we make it our mission to ensure every employee feels valued and knows that their contribution makes a difference. We want everyone to work in a place where they can thrive, and feel empowered to be themselves, which is why we encourage a diverse, fair, and open workforce. We offer flexible working to help employees work to their full potential. We also understand that flexibility goes beyond the place of work, and we are here to support our employees in any way we can, including having Mental Health First Aiders on hand to help with more challenging times. We strive for continuous improvement in how we work, our products and services, our working environments and culture, and our impact on the environment, and we actively encourage our employees to tell us how. Benefits and Rewards include: Comprehensive private healthcare for you and your family, including optical and dental, as well as extra cancer care cover and access to mental health support Employee Assistance Programme 25-27 days holiday, plus public holidays of course Payroll Giving Scheme – We will match donations made to your chosen charity! A generous monthly team social budget Fruit, snacks, and drinks when working in our offices Electric Vehicle Scheme Ride to Work Scheme Extra days annual leave for your wedding/civil partnership Free on-site car parking How do I join the C&C Group team? If this advert sparks excitement as well as matches your aspirations and skills, then apply today! If this isn’t the right role for you but you would love to work for C&C Group, then please get in touch. We are always looking for clever, smart, innovative, and motivated talent.  

About the role We are seeking to appoint to an exciting new Full-Stack Development Lead role on a permanent, full time basis. This is a pivotal post within our established and highly impactful IT Team, which has been designed to ensure that our IT and software development operations run smoothly.   As a senior member of the IT team, you will support service delivery by leading, driving and delivering longer-term technical projects to meet deadlines and by maintaining agreed service levels. This new role builds our IT team’s resilience at a senior technical level; you will report to the Head of IT who, amongst other management duties, acts as the overall IT architect and also leads, drives, and delivers various technical projects. As a senior leader, you will also act as a mentor to more junior team members to assist them in developing existing skills and gaining new ones. This post presents a great opportunity to take ownership of various projects previously overseen by the Head of IT, which could include: maintenance and further development of the departmental website; redesigning and reimplementing the examinations database; and developing various helper and automation scripts for the maintenance and automation of our IT systems. You can find a full list of potential projects outlined in the job description document. Although you will be primarily based in central Oxford, the department are open to a hybrid working arrangement at typically two days per week from home. About you We are looking for candidates who are able to demonstrate a thorough understanding of the principles and technical processes of full-stack web application development, including substantial development experience with an expert level in at least one of Python, PHP or Ruby on Rails, and substantial frontend development experience (e.g. using JavaScript, CSS, HTML). You will have an honours degree or equivalent experience, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, in particular the ability to work very closely with a variety of end users including senior academic and professional services staff, students, visitors and collaborators, and to communicate deeply technical concepts to non-technical audiences. You will be highly self-motivated and enjoy working both independently and as an effective member of a small team, with a light management touch. We proudly hold a departmental Athena SWAN Silver Award and an institutional Race Equality Charter Bronze Award, which guide our progress towards advancing racial and gender equality. As part of our strategic aim to improve staff equality and diversity, we would particularly welcome applications from BAME candidates, who are currently under-represented in positions of this type within the department. Application Process If you wish to speak to someone informally about this post, please contact Dr Waldemar Schlackow (Head of IT) [ mailto:waldemar.schlackow@maths.ox.ac.uk ] or Dr Keith Gillow (Director of IT and Physical Resources) [ mailto:keith.gillow@maths.ox.ac.uk ]. Informal enquiries regarding the application process should be directed to the Recruitment Coordinator (email: vacancies@maths.ox.ac.uk ), quoting vacancy reference 161377. Applicants should read the job description document before writing their application. You will be required to upload a supporting statement, setting out how you meet the selection criteria, a curriculum vitae and the names and contact details of two referees as part of your online application. If no suitable applicants are identified at Grade 9, an appointment at Grade 8 (£43,414 - £51,805 per annum) with an appropriate adjustment to the duties may be considered. Applications for this vacancy are to be made online. To apply for this post and for further details, including the job description and selection criteria, please click on the link below: https://my.corehr.com/pls/uoxrecruit/erq_jobspec_details_form.jobspec?p_id=161377 Only applications received before 12:00 noon UK time on Wednesday 16th November 2022 can be considered.