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WeDoData are working with a successful secondary school in South London, with around 1,100 students and 170 staff. They are now seeking a Head of IT to give guidance and take ownership of the schools digital strategy. This is a great opportunity for a technology leader to shape the future of IT across a thriving and ambitious secondary school community. The school are looking to move away from legacy and on-premise systems toward a cloud-first architecture, this role will be central in guiding that transition driving the school s adoption of the Microsoft technology stack, including Microsoft 365, Azure/Entra, Intune, Windows 11, and modern endpoint management solutions. Responsibilities: Develop, advise and lead the school s IT strategy Drive cloud transformation, migrating legacy and on-prem infrastructure to cloud-based solutions Lead the Microsoft-first technology roadmap, embedding Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Intune and wider Microsoft services Modernise infrastructure, systems and service delivery Provide strategic guidance to SLT Oversee IT operations and transformation projects, ensuring robust delivery across classrooms, business systems and school-wide digital platforms Lead and develop the IT function, building a high-performing, customer-focused technology team What We re Looking For Proven experience in IT leadership and technology strategy development Strong knowledge of cloud architecture, infrastructure modernisation and cybersecurity In depth Microsoft experience (Microsoft 365, Entra, Intune, Windows Server, Windows 11) Experience delivering IT projects, including cloud migrations & upgrades Experience in project, budget and supplier management In return my client can offer: A salary of £49k - £52k 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays A highly competitive local government pension scheme. For more information and the opportunity to view a job description please call Dan at WeDoData or apply as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Unfortunately my client are unable to offer sponsorship. WeDoData (Bristol) Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, applicants, and clients to share this commitment. Any appointment will be made subject to strict vetting and screening checks and receipt of a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. In accordance with the DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education , this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

Azure Cloud Engineer Permanent Berkshire Azure Terraform IaC We are looking for an experienced Azure Cloud Platform Engineer to join a growing technology team. You will be responsible for designing, building and supporting cloud-based infrastructure, mainly within Azure, alongside wider multi-cloud environments. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys working collaboratively, has strong hands-on cloud engineering experience, and is comfortable supporting secure, scalable and reliable platforms. Responsibilities: Cloud Infrastructure Design and implement cloud solutions in collaboration with architecture and engineering teams. Deploy, configure and manage cloud resources including compute, storage, networking, monitoring and serverless services. Build, operate and support Kubernetes clusters for containerised workloads. Support VMware-based cloud environments and ensure effective integration with existing platforms. Security and Compliance Apply cloud security best practice, including identity and access management, encryption and network security controls. Support compliance with recognised security and regulatory standards. Performance and Cost Optimisation Monitor and optimise cloud platforms for performance, scalability and cost efficiency. Use infrastructure as code and automation to standardise deployments and scaling. Operational Support Troubleshoot and resolve cloud platform incidents and technical issues. Work with cross-functional teams to diagnose and resolve complex infrastructure problems. Continuous Improvement Keep up to date with cloud technologies, tools and best practice. Recommend improvements to platforms, tooling and delivery approaches. Skills & Experience: Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure, including compute, storage, networking and identity services. Experience using infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform, PowerShell, Azure CLI or ARM templates. Practical experience with IaaS, PaaS and SaaS in multi-cloud environments. Experience migrating on-premise infrastructure to the cloud. Working knowledge of VMware and additional cloud platforms such as AWS or GCP. Hands-on experience with Kubernetes in a cloud environment. Exposure to VMware-based cloud solutions. Good understanding of cloud security controls, policies and compliance frameworks. Find out more: peregrine.global or check out our LinkedIn page: peregrine-resourcing

IT Infrastructure & Support Manager Location: Banbury- Onsite Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum (dependent on experience) + excellent benefits Are you an experienced IT Infrastructure leader ready to drive high availability, lead projects, and elevate service desk performance in a dynamic business environment? We are seeking a hands-on IT Infrastructure & Support Manager to lead the delivery and ongoing support of critical IT infrastructure. Reporting to the Head of IT Infrastructure, you'll manage our IT Support Engineers, oversee VMware and Kubernetes environments, maintain Progress OpenEdge databases, and ensure seamless operations across the organisation. This is a key leadership role where you'll shape infrastructure strategy, deliver impactful projects, and foster a culture of continuous improvement - directly supporting business growth and reliability. Key Responsibilities Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of servers, networks, cloud platforms, storage, and virtualised environments (VMware + Kubernetes orchestration). Own core business systems, including monitoring, support, and maintenance of Progress OpenEdge databases. Manage day-to-day IT Service Desk operations - ensuring prompt issue resolution, high customer satisfaction, SLA/KPI adherence, and performance tracking. Lead infrastructure projects (upgrades, deployments, growth initiatives) - defining scopes, coordinating resources, delivering on time/budget, and minimising disruption. Drive security, compliance, risk management, backup/DR plans, vulnerability monitoring, and business continuity. Mentor and develop the support/infrastructure team, promoting knowledge sharing and growth. Collaborate cross-functionally and contribute to overall IT strategy. Essential Skills & Experience Proven IT infrastructure & support management experience, with strong hands-on expertise in VMware, Kubernetes, networking, servers, and ideally Progress OpenEdge/SQL databases. Track record leading service desks, managing technical teams, and delivering infrastructure projects successfully. Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and communication skills. Commitment to security standards, continuous improvement, and aligning tech with business needs. What We Offer Competitive salary in the £55k-£65k range + benefits package Opportunity to lead critical systems and projects in a growing organisation Onsite requirement for leadership/hands-on needs Professional development, training (including Health & Safety, IMS, GDP), and career progression If you're a proactive leader with the technical depth to maintain high-availability services and the people skills to inspire a team, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV - interviews will be arranged promptly!

Infrastructure Manager, EUC Manager, Head of IT, Head of Digital Workplace, remote Our client, am industry leading organisation, is looking to hire an EUC/Digital Workplace manager of manage a team of 15 at their Swindon offices (remote working an option with occasional travel to Swindon). The successful candidate will provide technical and visionary leadership to shape our clients EUC/Digital Workplace strategy. You will also act as a senior change leader within Technology Services, influencing decision-making across the business, including partners, to ensure Digital Workplace initiatives contribute directly to strategic organisational outcomes. Suitable applicants will have experience managing similar size EUC teams in a Microsoft environment e.g. SharePoint Teams, MS-Teams, O365. Engagement via umbrella company only; all taxes & NI deducted at source.Remote working - occasional travel to site in Swindon. Examples of accountability: - Setting the long-term vision and multiyear strategy for the Digital Workplace Leading strategic engagement to influence how digital tools shape future ways of working Acting as a senior advisor to leadership on modern workplace trend and digital employee experience strategy Driving enterprise level adoption and behaviour change to embed Digital Workplace capabilities Providing inspirational leadership, developing a high-performing, outcomes focused Digital Workplace organisation that role models modern ways of working Ensuring alignment with the security and architecture teams with respect to implementation of security controls. Skills and experience required: - Strong understanding of digital workplace technologies and enterprise collaboration platforms. Experience in service design and release management. Experience of delivering & leading a technology orientated function Project management skills with the ability to produce compelling business cases. Experience working with senior stakeholders with the capability to communicate tech. terminology to non-IT literate business partners. Experience of budget management, ideally circa £3m and above. Working knowledge of ITIL Working with strategic delivery partners to drive value and performance with respect delivery of enabling technology related services Proven procurement and commercial skills. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.

Job title: Technical Architect Job Type: Contract Start date: Immediate Duration: Up to Dec 2026 (Extension possible beyond this) Pay rate: Up to 650 per day, PAYE Location: London / Leiston, Suffolk Hours of work: Monday - Friday Reporting to the Technical Assurance Manager, the Technical Architect is responsible for designing and assuring complex technical solutions. The role provides technical leadership and guidance across projects, ensuring that technology solutions are secure, scalable, reliable, and aligned. The Technical Architect works closely with the Technical Assurance Manager and the Head of Architecture to ensure that technical design and delivery adhere to high standards of quality, security, and operational excellence. This includes working directly with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers, acting as a subject matter expert, and ensuring all technical decisions align with the enterprises architecture and technical assurance frameworks. Applicants should be able to demonstrate of the following skills/experience: Strong technical expertise in enterprise-scale architecture, including cloud, infrastructure, networks, and integration. Proven ability to design and assure secure, scalable, and cost-effective technical solutions. Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing technical and non-technical stakeholders. Understanding of cyber security requirements within regulated environments. Experience working in multi-supplier, large-scale delivery environments. Extensive experience in technical architecture roles within large-scale, regulated, or complex project environments. Track record of providing architectural assurance and oversight for supplier-delivered solutions. Role information: Act as the lead design authority for technical solutions in assigned projects, ensuring compliance with enterprise architecture standards and regulatory requirements. Work closely with the Technical Assurance Manager to deliver architectural assurance activities across the project lifecycle, from design through to operational handover. Design and review technical architectures for cloud, infrastructure, integration services, and application platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Collaborate with business and IT stakeholders across SZC to translate solution intent into technically viable and sustainable architectures. Provide subject matter expertise to project delivery teams and suppliers, ensuring technical quality and adherence to agreed principles. Support architectural governance processes, including participation in the Architecture Review Board (ARB) when required. Identify and assess emerging technologies, making recommendations for adoption where they deliver business value and align with SZC's strategy. Contribute to integration planning to ensure interoperability across a multi-supplier delivery environment. Ensure cyber security requirements are embedded within all technical designs and align with enterprise security frameworks. Support risk management for technical delivery, escalating key risks to the Technical Assurance Manager. Interested in this position? please click "apply now" We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.

Senior Infrastructure Engineer - Mandarin Speaking Excellent opportunity for an experienced Infrastructure Engineer to join a London-based International Bank as their new Senior Infrastructure Engineer. The successful candidate will be in the crucial position to build and lead the team to support key applications and troubleshoot any critical issues. Key Responsibilities: Develop, execute and oversee procedures, policies and related training plans for project management and infrastructure administration. Owner of IT infrastructure technical framework and manage and establish priorities for maintenance, design, development and analysis of entire infrastructure, including server, storage, database, application, network, desktop, system monitoring. Conduct research and recommend changes in services, products, protocols and standards to support development efforts and infrastructure procurement. Maintain the IT management infrastructure and controls, considering legislative and regulatory requirements as well as Head Office standards and policies and industry best practices provided by eg ITIL and COBIT. Supervise IT Team and lead, direct and utilize knowledge on best practices in area related to infrastructure. Ensure that IT operations meet the required security and service levels along with other relevant corporate objectives. Control, monitor, and solve deviations from the normal IT service. Define, implement and manage IT Disaster Recovery and technical solution for organization. Defines and contributes to the principles that guide technology decisions . Designs and contributes to the implementation of an application and infrastructure architecture based on business requirements and IT strategies, as well as to rectify gaps and pain points within the current state Assesses the capacity and resource utilization of application and search tools, components, network, application platforms, application/integration/database Servers, storage, security and management hardware and software. Responsible for developing, implementing, maintaining and monitoring technical solutions on network, telephony, server, storage, desktop, and application as per approved IT architecture or proposal Report and prepare strategies to maintain server infrastructure. Ensure apt security levels on network, infrastructure and Servers are maintained. Create and modifies the designs and architectures by reviewing end-user topology, security, performance, and interoperability requirements Ensure to practice IT asset management inclusive of component inventory maintenance and associated documentation. Negotiate with outsourcers, vendors and contractors for infrastructure-specific products and services secure. Perform feasibility studies for different upgrade projects, conversions and improvements Consults on application or infrastructure development projects to fit systems or infrastructure to the technical architecture. Communicate IT management systems and controls to other groups as appropriate. Implement day-to-day IT checks and operational procedures on duty according to defined standards processes and procedures. Maintain relevant IT support process or procedure. Produce IT support management reports regularly. Ability to handle pressure and work effectively in demanding situations. Provide out of hours support if there is incident or other scheduled works. Answer phone call in case of emergency Experience: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering, System Analysis or a related field. Or equivalent work experience. Typically has 7-10 years of experience in multiple IT areas with 2-4 years of relevant domain experience (data, network, application, systems, etc.). Requires advanced to expert level knowledge and understanding of architecture, application design, system engineering and integration. Experience with network, VMware, HP server, windows Active Directory domains and windows server operating systems, storage management, data backup solution, information security, and IT governance. CCNA, MCSE, VCP certification preferred SQL server database administration and Scripting. Experience with Business Intelligence tools advantageous. Highly effective communication skills, both written and verbal Interested? Please Apply! Mandarin Speaking Mandarin Infrastructure Engineer Windows VMware Server Servers Storage Network Networks Applications Integration Security Hardware Software SQL Server Technical Solutions Architecture Application Design System Engineering HP Server Windows Active Directory Window Server Operating Systems CCNA CCNP CCNJ MCSE VCP

IT Director £90,000 £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits Locations: Either Manchester Birmingham Surrey Hybrid: 3 days in office The opportunity We re hiring an IT Director for an award-winning, growing consultancy with UK and international offices. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will define and deliver the IT strategy, strengthen cyber security, lead infrastructure transformation, and bring true IT expertise into a technically driven business. The organisation has a strong foundation and ambitious plans. What it needs now is a senior IT leader to shape the future. If you re looking for a role where you can drive change, influence senior stakeholders, and build a modern, scalable IT function, this is it. What you ll be doing Define and deliver the IT strategy aligned to business growth Lead IT operations, infrastructure, cloud strategy and cyber security Own and develop the information security framework (ISO 27001, ISMS, Cyber Essentials Plus) Oversee risk management, business continuity and disaster recovery Drive cloud adoption (Azure), data strategy and infrastructure modernisation Lead a major server estate / platform replacement programme Manage and optimise the Managed Service Provider (MSP) and key suppliers Lead MSP procurement, contract negotiation and vendor management Develop long-term technology roadmaps (infrastructure, applications, data) Ensure scalable, secure and high-performing IT services across global offices Own IT budget, forecasting, cost control and software licensing Work closely with senior stakeholders to support business-wide digital initiatives What s in it for you Close links with the Digital Steering Group to shape the future IT strategy of a growing international business Real ownership and influence at director level Lead major technology decisions and investment programmes Opportunity to bring new ideas, best practice and innovation Work in a business where IT is valued and visible, not just operational Hybrid working with flexibility and trust Join a collaborative, non-bureaucratic leadership team This is a rare chance to step into a role where you can make a genuine impact. What we re looking for You ll be an experienced IT leader with a strong technical background and a track record of delivering change. Key experience includes: IT strategy, IT leadership, IT operations Cloud platforms (Azure), infrastructure, enterprise systems Cyber security, ISO 27001, ISMS, Cyber Essentials Plus Risk management, disaster recovery, business continuity Managed Service Providers (MSP), supplier and vendor management IT procurement, contract negotiation, commercial management Digital transformation and technology roadmapping Data management, infrastructure refresh, platform upgrades Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills You ll likely come from a professional services, engineering, consultancy or complex technical environment, but sector is less important than your IT leadership expertise. About you Strategic thinker with hands-on credibility Experience driving change and improving IT capability Commercially aware and confident managing suppliers and budgets Sees opportunities for improvement and knows how to turn them into a clear plan Can bring vision without unnecessary bureaucracy Is comfortable making decisions and taking ownership Can work across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups Enjoys operating in an environment where influence, pragmatism and credibility matter Brings outside perspective and best practice, but knows how to adapt it to the business rather than impose it Apply now If you re an IT Director, Head of IT, Director of Technology or senior IT leader ready for a broader, more strategic role, we d love to hear from you. Tilt Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

IT Director £90,000 £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits Locations: Either Manchester Birmingham Surrey Hybrid: 3 days in office The opportunity We re hiring an IT Director for an award-winning, growing consultancy with UK and international offices. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will define and deliver the IT strategy, strengthen cyber security, lead infrastructure transformation, and bring true IT expertise into a technically driven business. The organisation has a strong foundation and ambitious plans. What it needs now is a senior IT leader to shape the future. If you re looking for a role where you can drive change, influence senior stakeholders, and build a modern, scalable IT function, this is it. What you ll be doing Define and deliver the IT strategy aligned to business growth Lead IT operations, infrastructure, cloud strategy and cyber security Own and develop the information security framework (ISO 27001, ISMS, Cyber Essentials Plus) Oversee risk management, business continuity and disaster recovery Drive cloud adoption (Azure), data strategy and infrastructure modernisation Lead a major server estate / platform replacement programme Manage and optimise the Managed Service Provider (MSP) and key suppliers Lead MSP procurement, contract negotiation and vendor management Develop long-term technology roadmaps (infrastructure, applications, data) Ensure scalable, secure and high-performing IT services across global offices Own IT budget, forecasting, cost control and software licensing Work closely with senior stakeholders to support business-wide digital initiatives What s in it for you Close links with the Digital Steering Group to shape the future IT strategy of a growing international business Real ownership and influence at director level Lead major technology decisions and investment programmes Opportunity to bring new ideas, best practice and innovation Work in a business where IT is valued and visible, not just operational Hybrid working with flexibility and trust Join a collaborative, non-bureaucratic leadership team This is a rare chance to step into a role where you can make a genuine impact. What we re looking for You ll be an experienced IT leader with a strong technical background and a track record of delivering change. Key experience includes: IT strategy, IT leadership, IT operations Cloud platforms (Azure), infrastructure, enterprise systems Cyber security, ISO 27001, ISMS, Cyber Essentials Plus Risk management, disaster recovery, business continuity Managed Service Providers (MSP), supplier and vendor management IT procurement, contract negotiation, commercial management Digital transformation and technology roadmapping Data management, infrastructure refresh, platform upgrades Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills You ll likely come from a professional services, engineering, consultancy or complex technical environment, but sector is less important than your IT leadership expertise. About you Strategic thinker with hands-on credibility Experience driving change and improving IT capability Commercially aware and confident managing suppliers and budgets Sees opportunities for improvement and knows how to turn them into a clear plan Can bring vision without unnecessary bureaucracy Is comfortable making decisions and taking ownership Can work across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups Enjoys operating in an environment where influence, pragmatism and credibility matter Brings outside perspective and best practice, but knows how to adapt it to the business rather than impose it Apply now If you re an IT Director, Head of IT, Director of Technology or senior IT leader ready for a broader, more strategic role, we d love to hear from you. Tilt Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

IT Director £90,000 £100,000 + Bonus + Benefits Locations: Either Manchester Birmingham Surrey Hybrid: 3 days in office The opportunity We re hiring an IT Director for an award-winning, growing consultancy with UK and international offices. This is a high-impact leadership role where you will define and deliver the IT strategy, strengthen cyber security, lead infrastructure transformation, and bring true IT expertise into a technically driven business. The organisation has a strong foundation and ambitious plans. What it needs now is a senior IT leader to shape the future. If you re looking for a role where you can drive change, influence senior stakeholders, and build a modern, scalable IT function, this is it. What you ll be doing Define and deliver the IT strategy aligned to business growth Lead IT operations, infrastructure, cloud strategy and cyber security Own and develop the information security framework (ISO 27001, ISMS, Cyber Essentials Plus) Oversee risk management, business continuity and disaster recovery Drive cloud adoption (Azure), data strategy and infrastructure modernisation Lead a major server estate / platform replacement programme Manage and optimise the Managed Service Provider (MSP) and key suppliers Lead MSP procurement, contract negotiation and vendor management Develop long-term technology roadmaps (infrastructure, applications, data) Ensure scalable, secure and high-performing IT services across global offices Own IT budget, forecasting, cost control and software licensing Work closely with senior stakeholders to support business-wide digital initiatives What s in it for you Close links with the Digital Steering Group to shape the future IT strategy of a growing international business Real ownership and influence at director level Lead major technology decisions and investment programmes Opportunity to bring new ideas, best practice and innovation Work in a business where IT is valued and visible, not just operational Hybrid working with flexibility and trust Join a collaborative, non-bureaucratic leadership team This is a rare chance to step into a role where you can make a genuine impact. What we re looking for You ll be an experienced IT leader with a strong technical background and a track record of delivering change. Key experience includes: IT strategy, IT leadership, IT operations Cloud platforms (Azure), infrastructure, enterprise systems Cyber security, ISO 27001, ISMS, Cyber Essentials Plus Risk management, disaster recovery, business continuity Managed Service Providers (MSP), supplier and vendor management IT procurement, contract negotiation, commercial management Digital transformation and technology roadmapping Data management, infrastructure refresh, platform upgrades Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills You ll likely come from a professional services, engineering, consultancy or complex technical environment, but sector is less important than your IT leadership expertise. About you Strategic thinker with hands-on credibility Experience driving change and improving IT capability Commercially aware and confident managing suppliers and budgets Sees opportunities for improvement and knows how to turn them into a clear plan Can bring vision without unnecessary bureaucracy Is comfortable making decisions and taking ownership Can work across technical and non-technical stakeholder groups Enjoys operating in an environment where influence, pragmatism and credibility matter Brings outside perspective and best practice, but knows how to adapt it to the business rather than impose it Apply now If you re an IT Director, Head of IT, Director of Technology or senior IT leader ready for a broader, more strategic role, we d love to hear from you. Tilt Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Job Title: Head of IT Location: Worcestershire across 3 sites (predominantly office based with flexibility for remote working of 1 day per week) Reports To: Partner, Head of Finance and Operations Department: Operational Support Direct Reports: 1 1st Line IT Support Technician Role Purpose The Head of IT has full accountability for the firm's information technology environment, ensuring it is secure, resilient, scalable and aligned to the firm's strategic and regulatory objectives. The role will also be responsible for driving the thoughtful and appropriate adoption of AI and automation, ensuring these technologies are used safely, ethically and pragmatically to enhance efficiency, decision making and client service. This is a senior leadership role with clear ownership of the end to end IT estate, including infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, data and third party services. The role is responsible not only for operational stability, but for shaping and delivering the firm's technology roadmap so that technology actively supports business growth, efficiency and risk management. Working closely with senior leadership, the Head of IT will plan, prioritise and deliver technology initiatives using robust project management disciplines, ensuring change is well governed, outcomes focused and delivered with minimal disruption to the business. Core Accountabilities The overall performance, security and resilience of the firm's IT estate Ownership and continuous evolution of the business technology stack Delivery of IT and digital change programmes through effective project management Alignment of technology decisions with business strategy, regulatory obligations and operational risk IT governance, supplier performance, investment decisions and technology related risk Driving the responsible use of AI and automation to support efficiency, insight and business growth Key Responsibilities Technology Ownership & Infrastructure Own and manage the firm's IT infrastructure, including hardware, software, networks, cloud services, servers, storage, backup and disaster recovery Ensure systems are secure, reliable, well maintained and capable of scaling with business growth Proactively identify and address performance issues, capacity constraints and technical debt Oversee and coordinate external IT service providers where required Cybersecurity & Data Protection Hold overall accountability for the firm's cybersecurity posture Define, implement and enforce security policies, standards and controls Monitor systems and risks, responding appropriately to threats and incidents Ensure compliance with GDPR, data protection legislation and industry best practice Act as senior owner for IT related incidents, risk management and remediation Business Applications & Technology Stack Own the selection, implementation, integration and optimisation of core business systems Ensure applications are stable, well integrated and aligned to business processes Manage vendor relationships to maximise value, performance and reliability Ensure users are informed of relevant system changes and improvements IT Strategy, Projects & Change Delivery Define and maintain a clear IT strategy and multi year technology roadmap Translate strategic objectives into clearly scoped, prioritised and well governed IT projects Lead and deliver IT and digital change initiatives using appropriate project management methodologies Manage project plans, risks, dependencies, budgets and stakeholder communication Ensure technology change is delivered on time, within scope and aligned to business outcomes Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Own and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity arrangements Ensure backups are robust, current and regularly tested Periodically test recovery processes and implement improvements Vendor, MSP & Contract Management Own the relationship and performance of the outsourced IT Managed Service Provider Manage all third party technology suppliers and service contracts Negotiate and review contracts and SLAs to ensure value, resilience and scalability Ensure contracts are renewed, replaced or exited in a controlled and timely manner Budget, Governance & Compliance Own the IT budget, cost forecasting and investment planning Ensure technology spend delivers clear business value Establish and maintain IT policies, procedures and governance frameworks Prepare for and manage IT audits and regulatory reviews Team Leadership & User Enablement Line manage and develop the 1st Line IT Support Technician Ensure users receive effective, timely and professional IT support Develop and deliver IT training to improve adoption and capability Maintain clear documentation, procedures and user guidance Key Skills & Experience Proven experience in a senior IT leadership role (IT Manager, IT Lead or Head of IT) Experience in accountancy, finance or professional services strongly preferred Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms and business systems Demonstrable experience of cybersecurity, data protection and risk management Proven track record of delivering IT projects and managing technology change Strong vendor, contract and Managed Service Provider management experience Strong experience of building stakeholder relationships with Senior executives & C Suite. Proven line management, leadership and project management skills. Excellent communication and Team Player skills Strong decision making, prioritisation and problem solving abilities Qualifications Relevant certifications (e.g. Microsoft, ITIL, CompTIA, CISSP or similar) desirable Personal Attributes Clear ownership mindset with strong accountability Strategic thinker with a practical, delivery focused approach Confident decision maker able to balance risk, cost and business need Proactive, organised and comfortable managing competing priorities Able to operate both strategically and hands on when required Working Conditions Full time role, predominantly office based with some remote flexibility Occasional out of hours work for maintenance or critical incidents Benefits: Competitive salary 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays Private Medical Health insurance Life Assurance Group Personal Pension Plan Electric Car scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Flexible Holiday Purchase Scheme Enhanced Family Pay - maternity, paternity, parental, and compassionate leave Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential helpline as well as online support If you wish to be considered for the role, please contact Joanne Harris on (phone number removed) or email me on (url removed)

Hands-on, delivery-focused leadership role with a small team and third parties.You'll take ownership of IT across the business, leading cloud transformation, stabilising operations, and ensuring our technology enables growth. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you'll implement an already-defined strategy, bringing consistency across legacy systems, driving cloud migration, and creating a scalable Microsoft-led environment. Client Details This opportunity is with a fast-growing, multi-brand hospitality group, recently doubling in size following the acquisition of 20 sites. With significant investment underway and ambitious growth plans ahead, technology is at the heart of their next phase.The current IT team is very small, with a support from a third party provider; this is an ideal role for someone who enjoys being technical. Description Technology Leadership & Delivery Own and deliver the IT roadmap, budget and operational priorities Act as a senior IT authority across the business, coordinating people, partners and platforms Translate established strategic objectives into practical, on-the-ground delivery Cloud & Microsoft Ecosystem Lead the migration from on-premise infrastructure to a cloud-first model Own and optimise the Microsoft stack, including Azure, Microsoft 365, Intune and Entra ID Ensure reliable, secure and scalable infrastructure across all sites Operations & Service Management Oversee IT support, onboarding and offboarding processes Manage suppliers, vendors and managed service partners Ensure consistent service standards across a geographically distributed estate Security & Governance Implement modern security principles, including identity and access controls Ensure business continuity, backup and disaster recovery standards Drive cyber awareness and good IT governance across the organisation Hospitality & Site Technology Support venue technology including EPOS systems, networks and Wi-Fi Lead and coordinate technology rollouts, refurbishments and new site openings Travel to sites where required, particularly in the early stages of the role Profile A successful Head of IT should have: Strong technical expertise in IT systems, infrastructure, and security. Experience in developing and implementing IT strategies aligned with business goals. Proven experience in a senior IT management or Head of IT role. Strong, hands-on background in Microsoft cloud technologies. Experienced in coordinating small teams and third-party providers. Comfortable wearing multiple hats in a fast-paced environment. A pragmatic "doer" who can hit the ground running. Experience in multi-site, hospitality or similarly operational environments is highly desirable. Job Offer Competitive salary ranging from £70,000 to £75,000 per annum. 2 days per week WFH (Hybrid Role). Comprehensive benefits package tailored to support employees' well-being. Opportunity to work in a collaborative and professional environment in Cardiff. If you are ready to take the next step in your career and lead a dynamic technology department, apply now to join this exciting opportunity in Cardiff.

DevOps Engineer Imagine a role where your expertise sets technical direction, influences engineering culture, and shapes how modern cloud platforms are built and operated. This is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where your experience, judgement, and leadership will have a lasting impact. As a DevOps Engineer , you will play a key role in defining and advancing the DevOps strategy across the organisation. Acting as a technical authority, you will partner closely with engineering, product, and architecture teams-both onshore and offshore-to implement best-in-class DevOps practices and evolve a modern, serverless AWS platform. You will have significant influence over tooling, architecture, and ways of working, helping to mature the DevOps function and embedding reliability, security, and automation at scale. Key Responsibilities Provide technical leadership and subject matter expertise across DevOps and cloud engineering Influence architectural and technology decisions, particularly within AWS serverless ecosystems Design, build and evolve robust CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, reliable software delivery Partner with development teams to ensure solutions are scalable, resilient, and production-ready Champion reliability engineering practices, including monitoring, alerting, and incident response Drive high availability and operational excellence through proactive troubleshooting and optimisation Define and enforce Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Immutable Infrastructure standards Lead and contribute to design reviews, architectural discussions and code reviews Establish strong security practices, ensuring systems and data are protected by design Mentor and support engineers, fostering collaboration, quality, and continuous improvement Stay ahead of emerging DevOps and cloud technologies, introducing improvements where valuable What We're Looking For Significant experience in DevOps or Platform Engineering roles within cloud-native environments Strong software engineering background, preferably with hands-on development experience Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery A pragmatic, collaborative approach with excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills A platform-engineering mindset, with deep understanding of trade-offs and designing for failure Strong, hands-on AWS experience, including: Lambda, DynamoDB, AWS SAM Solid networking and security knowledge, including VPCs, security groups and VPNs Technologies You'll Work With AWS Cloud Services & AWS Developer Tools JavaScript / TypeScript & Node.js SQL Git Docker & ECS Serverless Framework Developer security platforms This is a senior-level opportunity to shape platforms, influence engineering standards, and play a central role in delivering high-quality, cloud-native solutions at scale. If you're ready to lead, influence, and build the future of DevOps, we'd love to hear from you.

Chief Technology Officer (Step-Up Opportunity for Head of Engineering / Senior Engineering Leaders) Central London (On-site) 150,000 + Bonus + Benefits Step into your first CTO role and shape the future of Software & AI-Driven Business Intelligence. Are you a senior engineering leader ready to take the next step into a Chief Technology Officer role? This is a rare opportunity for a Head of Engineering, VP of Engineering, Head of Technology, or Principal Engineer to transition into an executive leadership role and define the technology vision of a fast-growing, market-leading digital content and B2B intelligence business. My client is looking for a commercially minded, forward-thinking technology leader who is eager to move from leading engineering teams to owning enterprise-wide technology strategy, innovation, and impact-particularly in the rapidly evolving world of AI-powered products.As CTO, you will partner directly with the CEO and senior leadership team to shape and execute a bold technology vision. You will continue to lead day-to-day engineering delivery while expanding your scope into strategy, product thinking, and business impact. You will lead a high-performing software engineering team, supported by best-in-class group infrastructure, with a clear focus on delivering scalable, customer-facing products that drive meaningful value. Working closely with AI/ data science teams, you will play a key role in translating AI innovation into production-ready solutions. Role scope & overview Define and execute a company-wide technology strategy to transform a traditional content business into a market-leading, AI-driven digital platform Lead, mentor, and scale a high-performing engineering organisation to deliver innovative, customer-focused products Ensure high standards of availability, scalability, security, and performance, with strong governance across engineering and third-party partners Establish effective delivery governance from ideation through to customer engagement, driving reliability and scalability Balance innovation with the continuous modernisation of a complex, mixed-technology estate, including legacy systems Partner closely with Product, AI, and Commercial teams to align technology with go-to-market strategy, customer needs, and business growth Build a predictable, high-confidence delivery capability through lightweight governance, reporting, and prioritisation frameworks Drive product performance and user engagement through data-led insights and continuous optimisation You will bring to the role: Experience as a Head of Engineering, VP of Engineering, Head of Technology, Principal Engineer, or in a similar leadership role A proven track record of leading high-performing technology teams and delivering scalable, customer-facing digital platforms, ideally within content-rich or online environments Experience delivering solutions that enhance customer experience, particularly across data access, search, or content-driven products Exposure to AI, data platforms, or modern search technologies, with strong technical grounding in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS), architecture, and system integrations Demonstrated success driving technological change and modernisation within fast-paced, evolving organisations The ability to balance hands-on delivery with growing strategic responsibility, transitioning from execution to ownership Strong communication skills, with confidence engaging senior stakeholders, influencing business decisions, and navigating ambiguity Experience managing vendors and third-party partners while maintaining high standards of delivery A mindset focused on outcomes, continuous improvement, and building alignment across teams in an entrepreneurial environment This is a rare opportunity to step into a CTO role within a high-growth B2B consultancy. It offers the chance to accelerate your career within a highly entrepreneurial environment, combining engineering leadership with full strategic ownership, shaping technology direction, influencing business outcomes, and building credibility at executive and board-level. Alongside this exceptional career progression opportunity, you will benefit from a competitive salary, a generous bonus structure, and a comprehensive benefits package within a forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, ownership, and delivery. INDAM The Portfolio Group are acting on behalf of our client in recruiting for this position.

Infrastructure & Security Manager 37.5 hours a week (Monday- Friday) £56k-£60k per annum The Camping and Caravanning Club is the world's oldest and largest Club for all forms of camping and our aim is to help people enjoy the simple pleasures that camping can bring. We are recruiting for an Infrastructure & Security Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for the reliable, secure and resilient operation of the Club s technology platforms and infrastructure. The role leads the infrastructure and platform engineering capability within Technology Operations, ensuring that cloud services, networks, identity, and security controls operate effectively to support day?to?day business operations and absorb change safely. As part of the wider Technology Operations management team, the role balances operational stability, security risk, and performance, ensuring technology platforms are fit for purpose today and capable of supporting future needs Daily duties and responsibilities will include: Lead the day?to?day operation of the Club s infrastructure and cloud environments. Ensure platforms are stable, performant, scalable, and cost?effective. Own monitoring, alerting, backup, and disaster recovery capabilities. Ensure infrastructure and platform services meet agreed availability and resilience targets. Lead operational security activities. Lead and develop infrastructure and platform engineers. Foster a culture of ownership, accountability and continuous improvement. Ensure appropriate skills coverage and resilience within the team. Support performance management, development planning, coaching and mentoring. Work closely with the wider Technology team and Technology Management team. Act as a trusted operational and security advisor to colleagues across the business and support to instil best practices. Identify, track and manage infrastructure and security risks. Provide detailed procedural and systems documentation when required. Work alongside the Head of Technology Operations to identify, plan, cost and effectively manage future developments and upgrades of the Club s infrastructure. We are looking for the following in applications: Degree in an IT related field, (to include Infrastructure & Security). Microsoft Certified Professional. Extensive experience in an IT Management role. Substantial experience of working in a fast paced, multi-site IT environment. Recent experience of managing, supporting and mentoring a team of technical IT staff. Experience in managing/facilitating an operational disaster recovery/business continuity solution. Strong LAN,WAN,SD-WAN,WLAN experience across a multi-site environment. Experience with OnPrem>Public Cloud Migration (Azure) Strong experience of managing multiple complex tasks with competing priorities. Strong influencing and negotiating skills. Strategic and logical thinker and problem solver. Collaborative, confident and credible, able to engender trust in others. High level of commercial acumen. Extensive knowledge of Microsoft Windows Server and Microsoft SQL Server environments. Ability to project manage business critical technical projects from inception to delivery. A strong understanding of NetApp storage system, Firewalls, Citrix thin client technology, Cisco and UCS compute. Confident to present clear and concise presentations to key decision makers within the Club. Methodical and self-motivated. Excellent interpersonal skills. The Camping and Caravanning Club is a fantastic place to work, with a supportive and dedicated team. We've been helping people enjoy the great outdoors for over 120 years. We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work, so we have a great mix of benefits and opportunities, to give you the recognition you deserve: Benefits include 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and holiday purchase scheme, 10% pension (5% / 5%), 3 x salary life assurance, an employee assistance programme, free staff membership for discounts on our Club sites and with our retail partners. We operate hybrid working, with 2 set days in the office and the option of working from home the remainder of the week. We are especially keen to encourage expressions of interest from people currently under-represented within the Club, these include but are not limited to those from the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and people from ethnic minority backgrounds. We are an equal opportunities employer and actively committed to promoting equality and diversity, and the Club expects all staff, members and volunteers to share this commitment. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome the Armed Forces community to apply. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Please upload your anonymised CV. Applications close : 29th April 2026

Lead Cloud Architect (must be eligible for SC clearance) 80,000 - 120,000 dependant on experience plus benefits Full Time / Permanent Hybrid - 3 days a week in Stevenage, The Company Akkodis is a global leader in engineering, technology, and R&D, harnessing the power of connected data to drive digital transformation and innovation for a smarter, more sustainable future. As part of the Adecco Group, Akkodis employs over 50,000 engineers and digital specialists across 30 countries in North America, EMEA, and APAC. Our teams bring extensive cross-sector knowledge in critical technology areas such as mobility, software services, robotics, simulations, cybersecurity, AI, and data analytics, enabling clients to tackle complex challenges in today's rapidly evolving markets. The Role The Lead Cloud Architect will act as the senior technical authority within the IT & Digital Practice, responsible for defining, governing, and assuring end-to-end solution delivery across complex digital transformation programmes. This role provides architectural leadership across cloud, data, software integration, and application domains, ensuring solutions are secure, scalable, cost-efficient, and aligned with enterprise and customer strategies. You will work closely with Programme Managers, Solution Architects, and senior customer stakeholders to shape solution direction, make key technical decisions, and establish technical standards across multiple disciplines. This is a hybrid role with the successful candidate required to be in the Stevenage head office 3 days a week on average. You must either hold or be eligible for SC clearance. Responsibilities Own the overall technical vision and end-to-end solution architecture for one or more major programmes. Define and maintain architecture blueprints, patterns, and principles aligned with enterprise and cloud standards. Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend adoption strategies that support business and digital goals. Ensure all technical solutions align with business outcomes, regulatory obligations, and security requirements. Serve as the final escalation point for architectural and design decisions across delivery workstreams. Approve key design artefacts, including high- and low-level designs, integration models, and security architectures. Oversee technical risk management and mitigate architectural issues early in the lifecycle. Ensure consistent use of DevOps, CI/CD, and Infrastructure-as-Code practices across AWS and Azure environments. Maintain high-quality solution documentation and assurance artefacts. Support programme planning by translating architecture into actionable delivery plans. Provide hands-on technical leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary delivery teams. Engage with senior stakeholders to communicate solution direction, risks, and recommendations. Define and maintain solution design and architecture governance standards. Champion secure, well-architected, and cost-optimised cloud solutions through formal design reviews. Mentor and develop Solution Architects, Data Architects, and Technical Leads across the practice. Skills and Experience Extensive experience in solution architecture, with at least 3 years in a lead or principal capacity. Proven experience designing and governing complex, multi-cloud or hybrid solutions. Deep technical expertise in cloud, data, integration, and security architecture. Strong understanding of enterprise data platforms (Databricks, S3, Redshift), integration patterns (API Gateway, AppFlow, Logic Apps), and cloud-native services. Demonstrable leadership in delivering large-scale transformation or digital programmes. Proficiency in DevOps tooling (Terraform, GitHub, CodePipeline, Azure DevOps) and CI/CD practices. Exceptional communication, stakeholder engagement, and technical decision-making capabilities. Must be AWS Certified Solutions Architect Additional Azure Solutions Architect and TOGAF certifications also preferred. Must already hold or be eligible for SC clearance. Please apply via the link or contact (url removed) for more information Modis International Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers in the UK. Modis Europe Ltd provide a variety of international solutions that connect clients to the best talent in the world. For all positions based in Switzerland, Modis Europe Ltd works with its licensed Swiss partner Accurity GmbH to ensure that candidate applications are handled in accordance with Swiss law. Both Modis International Ltd and Modis Europe Ltd are Equal Opportunities Employers. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Modis International Ltd and/ or Modis Europe Ltd. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement which explains how we will use your information is available on the Modis website.

Data & Insights Manager £60,000 £65,000 Hybrid - Bridgwater, Somerset 3 days/week This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role at the intersection of data strategy and real-world impact. You ll shape how an organisation thinks, decides, and grows - turning complex data into clear direction for executive and board-level stakeholders. Reporting into the Head of IT, you ll lead the Data & Insights function - owning the strategy, the team, and the output. You ll partner closely with Finance, Operations, Marketing, HR, and the Executive Leadership Team to embed a data-driven culture across the organisation. This isn t a hands-off management role. You ll bring hypothesis-led thinking to executive conversations, challenge the technology that moves data around the business, and recommend what comes next - with the authority and experience to deliver it. What you ll be doing: Strategy & leadership • Define and drive an enterprise-wide analytics strategy that aligns with business objectives. • Establish and own Data Governance principles - quality, security, and compliance. • Champion a culture of data-driven decision-making at executive and board level. Insight & storytelling • Convert commercial insight into clear trading, product, and sales recommendations. • Bring a hypothesis-led narrative to board-level conversations, backed by analysis that is thoughtful and actionable. • Evolve the model that tracks the full value of marketing channels and programmatic strategies. Technology & platforms • Continuously evolve the data infrastructure - challenging how data is harvested and distributed across the business. • Lead on Power BI, Data Lakes, Lakehouse and Machine Learning capabilities. • Stay ahead of emerging tools and technologies - and have the experience to deliver your recommendations. People & culture • Lead, develop, and mentor a team of Data Analysts and Engineers. • Empower your team to operate independently - you should never be the single point of failure. • Build self-serve insight capability across Finance, Operations, Marketing, and HR. What we re looking for: Essential • Demonstrable senior experience in data analytics or insights leadership, with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams. • Significant proven experience developing, delivering, and embedding a clear enterprise-wide analytics and insights strategy that aligns with business objectives. • Expert-level knowledge of BI and data visualisation platforms - Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or Qlik - including dashboard design, performance optimisation, and modelling best practices. • Hands-on experience designing and implementing Power BI datasets, dashboards, and paginated reports. • Proven track record delivering ETL pipelines, data warehousing, and modern visualisation platforms end-to-end. • Strong commercial acumen - the ability to translate data into decisions that drive growth, not just reports. • Exceptional communicator and influencer at all levels, from data engineers to board members. Desirable • A degree in Data Science, Business Analytics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related field. • Certifications such as CBIP or Microsoft Certified Power BI Data Analyst Associate are a bonus - but not a dealbreaker if your experience speaks for itself. The kind of person who ll thrive here: You follow through. You don t miss your own deadlines. You push for clarity when things are vague and for progress when things stall. You know how to get the most from a team without becoming their bottleneck - and you care about the quality of the work as much as the pace of it. You re energetic, self-motivated, and comfortable operating at pace across multiple priorities.

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base. The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies "MDA", products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability. Our customers are global and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners. SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and constantly seek to innovate in order to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work, where talented, hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine industry. We're seeking an experienced and versatile Senior Sensor Engineer join our Edge Team. This is a rare opportunity to help define and deliver our cutting-edge Maritime Surveillance and Fisheries Monitoring solutions, working at the intersection of hardware, software, and advanced sensor technologies. About the role of Senior Sensor Engineer - (not exhaustive): In the Edge Team, you'll work on the "sensors at the fringe" fixed and mobile surveillance equipment such as radars, cameras, RDF, AIS, and other specialist maritime sensors. Your mission as a Senior Sensor Engineer will be to integrate, calibrate, and optimise these systems in non-production environments, building the software that makes their outputs usable for downstream systems and training our Delivery Team for fielddeployment. The role spans multi-domain sensor fusion, AI-assisted analysis, anomaly detection, augmented reality, autonomous sentry operation, and evidence collection. You'll work closely with colleagues across software, hardware, data science, and infrastructure to bring innovative, high-performance edge solutions to life. What You'll Be Doing - Senior Sensor Engineer Design, develop, and maintain edge-sensor solutions focusing on performance, reliability, and scalability. Build test infrastructure to capture and analyse quality and performance metrics Work across the stack - UI, backend, robotics, device integrations, networking - learning new technologies as needed Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, build, and test complex functionality Diagnose and resolve technical issues through root cause analysis Automate SDLC processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort Produce and maintain technical documentation Mentor peers, contribute to code reviews, and promote collaborative working practices What You'll Bring - Senior Sensor Engineer Strong engineering mindset with experience in one or more of: Microsoft .Net, GoLang, Python, C++, Rust. Broad exposure to remote sensing disciplines, including: Mathematics, physics, and geospatial mapping Working with sensor hardware and electronics Networking principles, protocols, and services Application development across embedded, desktop, and web platforms Video and radar signal processing (e.g., OpenCV) AI-based, hardware-accelerated image processing (e.g., YOLO) Familiarity with Enterprise Systems architecture Experience with version control systems (Git) and SDLC automation tools Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and collaboration skills Our Values at SRT Ambition - Aspiring to lead in maritimedomain management Innovation - Driving improvement through creativity and forward-thinking Quality - Committing to high standards in performance and reliability Responsibility - Being individually accountable and team-driven Team - Collaborating openly with colleagues, partners, and customers Why Join Us? Work on mission-critical maritime surveillance systems used worldwide Be part of an ambitious, innovative, and supportive team Make a direct impact on global maritime safety and sustainability Enjoy flexible hybrid working Competitive salary and benefits, including: Matched pension contributions up to 5% Private health care Development and training programmes SRT Marine Systems plc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Head of Cloud Platforms Salary: up to £95,000 Contract: Permanent We are working on behalf of our client to recruit a Head of Cloud Platforms. This is a senior leadership role sitting within the IT department, reporting to the Director of Infrastructure & Operations. The Role You will lead the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, taking ownership of the strategic direction and day-to-day management of cloud platforms (AWS & Azure), DevOps tooling, and systems integration (middleware). You will define the long-term technical roadmap, oversee CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and ensure platforms are secure, reliable, and cost-effective. Working closely with software development, infrastructure, cyber security, and business teams, you will align platform engineering with the wider digital strategy, drive automation, and act as a technical leader and mentor across their team. Key Responsibilities: Lead and manage the Cloud Platform and Integration teams, ensuring effective collaboration and delivery Define and implement cloud architecture, automation strategies, and CI/CD pipelines across AWS, Azure, and M365 Drive adoption of IaC and automated deployment processes Oversee systems integration architecture, ensuring compatibility and performance across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments Lead incident response, disaster recovery planning, and BCP/DR testing Monitor platform performance and establish KPIs and SLAs for availability, security, and uptime Lead security audits, risk assessments, and vulnerability management, working alongside Cyber Security teams Mentor senior technical leads and support their professional development Engage with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions Evaluate new tools and technologies to improve infrastructure efficiency and scalability Skills and Experience Required: Deep knowledge of AWS (EC2, VPC, RDS, S3, CloudFront, Route 53, IAM, CloudWatch, EKS) and Microsoft Azure Experience managing and delivering within multi-cloud environments Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines and GitOps practices (e.g. Jenkins, Bitbucket, Terraform) Experience deploying and maintaining Linux systems (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL, Amazon Linux) Knowledge of containerisation technologies including Docker and Kubernetes Experience with middleware technologies, including AWS SQS/SNS and API Gateway Scripting skills in Bash and/or Python Proven experience managing technical teams and providing clear direction Strong communication skills, with the ability to present technical information to varied audiences James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role. At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Don't forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £100 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

Director of Product Engineering (Life Science IT) Location: London (Hybrid 2-3 days per week in the office) Regular international travel to India is required Reporting to: CTO Overview We are seeking an accomplished Director of Engineering to lead and scale our engineering organisation within a high-growth, health-focused environment. This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of technology platforms that support critical healthcare services while driving operational excellence across distributed teams in the UK and India. This role requires a rare blend of deep technical expertise, organisational leadership, and business partnership. You will operate as a senior technical authority, a people leader, and a trusted partner to the business-capable of shaping architecture, driving delivery across multiple initiatives, and building strong day-to-day relationships with senior stakeholders. You will be joining a high-growth organisation that requires the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment with increasing scale and complexity. The successful candidate will be a strategic leader, technical authority, and business partner capable of delivering secure, scalable, and compliant systems. You will operate at the intersection of architecture, delivery, and organisational leadership, influencing senior stakeholders and guiding high-performing teams to success. Key Responsibilities: Leadership & Delivery Lead multiple engineering teams across the UK and India, delivering complex initiatives in parallel Own end-to-end delivery across multiple projects, ensuring alignment, prioritisation, and predictability Establish robust operating models for distributed teams and multiple workstreams Drive clarity on dependencies, timelines, and outcomes to senior leadership Technical Leadership Define architecture and platform strategy across mobile (Flutter), web (Next.js), and backend (Node.js, Python) Lead and optimise AWS cloud infrastructure for scalability, resilience, and cost efficiency Champion best practices in microservices, API-first design, DevOps, CI/CD, and infrastructure as code Provide hands-on architectural guidance and challenge technical decisions as needed Product & Business Partnership Partner closely with Product and business leaders to translate priorities into actionable delivery plans. Working closely with Heads of Product, Data, Security, Customer Experience & The COO Advise on feasibility, trade-offs, and timelines with clarity and influence Ensure engineering output aligns with business value and measurable user outcomes People & Culture Build, mentor, and retain high-performing engineering teams across geographies Develop engineering managers and technical leads, establishing clear ownership and accountability Foster a cohesive, collaborative culture with consistent standards and ways of working Delivery & Compliance Oversee the delivery of secure, compliant healthcare systems Ensure adherence to data privacy, security, and regulatory standards Track and report engineering metrics, including quality, reliability, and performance Requirements: Experience 10+ years in software engineering, with 3-5 years in senior leadership roles Proven track record in managing multiple teams or pods delivering in parallel Hands-on engineering or architectural experience Experience leading high-performing teams and partnering with Product and business stakeholders Experience in regulated industries (healthcare is preferred) Demonstrated success scaling teams, processes, and systems in fast-growth organisations Technical Skills Deep knowledge of modern software architecture (cloud, microservices, APIs) Experience with Flutter (mobile), Next.js (web), Node.js/Python (backend) Extensive AWS cloud expertise Ability to provide strategic guidance and challenge teams on design, scalability, and implementation Leadership Profile A Hybrid leader: strategic, technical, and people-focused Strong communicator capable of influencing senior stakeholders and distributed teams Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity across complex programmes Success Metrics High-performing pods delivering consistently against goals Trusted partnerships with Product and business stakeholders Cohesive, scalable AWS-based platform Engaged, high-performing teams across the UK and India Predictable delivery and clear technical direction In Return You will receive a market-leading salary of up to 150,000 plus generous company benefits and a forward-thinking and fast-growing business for you to excel in.