DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)
Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa#
Full time, permanent
Walsall
Ref: RT01125
We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.
As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:
Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.
What we are about
We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats. These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.
By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.
For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.
You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035 per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.
Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025.
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
About Us
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment
Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
04/06/2025
Full time
DaTS - Applications Support & Development Officer (Geospatial)
Grade: G7; Salary Range: £32,654 - £37,035 pa#
Full time, permanent
Walsall
Ref: RT01125
We are seeking a skilled Applications Support and Development Officer (Geospatial) – to join our team and help us design, develop, and maintain our geospatial data infrastructure.
As a key member of the Geospatial Team, you will:
Help the council to exploit the value in our GIS data holdings.
Undertake significant projects which improve and combine data from back office and customer-facing systems.
Make sure our data, and data shared by others is of the highest quality, highly available, usable, and shareable by rigorous standard setting and quality controls.
Work with other members of the GIS team and the wider Council GIS community, to deliver geospatial analysis, support workflows in our corporate geospatial products and services, delivering continuous insight and value to our staff and residents
Utilise the best of modern GIS and data technology platforms, including ongoing investigation and research into emerging technology.
Support the Geospatial platforms of Walsall Council with skills associated with Software Development and Information Technology.
What we are about
We lead and support the creation of business data, manage the GIS architecture to ensure we provide, clean, reliable and reusable GIS data formats. These in turn can then be aggregated to combine and enhance data from a variety of systems, creating data sets to drive insights and opportunities to improve performance, aid operational services, CRM and service delivery.
By joining our GIS service, you will be working with a talented, supportive, and friendly team.
For our part we will be committed to your professional development, developing your skills will be as important to us, as it is to you.
You will receive a salary in the range of £32,654 - £37,035 per annum plus generous annual leave and flexitime leave allowance.
Closing date for applications: 20 June 2025.
For this role the successful candidates must undergo a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check. BPSS is the minimum standard to ensure the identity and integrity of an employee who has access to official information using secure networks linking central government and local authorities. A BPSS check involves four main elements; Identity Check, National and Immigration Status, Employment History (last 3 years) and Verification of Criminal Record (unspent convictions only).
This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
About Us
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
We advertise vacancies because we want the best talent available. If that's you, we're waiting for your application.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment
To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
Social Work Matters - Children's Social Worker Recruitment
Some of our children require a special kind of support: yours. Visit our microsite to find out more about joining Walsall Council as a Children's Social Worker.
Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
Due to a period of exciting growth Acorn are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Information Security Analyst to join our Information Security Team. Within this role you get the opportunity to join a collaborative team and have a chance to blend GRC responsibilities with technical security experience, all whilst working for a market leading insurance company, supporting and maintaining robust security controls and regulatory compliance.
Job Title: Senior Information Security Analyst (12 month FTC)
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week , 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 pa (DOE).
What you will be doing:
Work with all parties across the business to identify and assess risk and ensure mitigations are tracked to completion.
Lead the development and maintenance of information security policies, standards and procedures in line with regulatory frameworks and industry standards.
Lead third party risk management processes.
Collaborate across all areas of the business to align security policies and processes with business objectives and regulatory obligations.
Work with Security Operations and IT teams to provide oversight of vulnerability assessments and remediation activities.
Lead on security architecture reviews for new systems and services.
Evaluate technical security controls and recommending improvements.
Support the implementation of security tools and technologies.
Provide oversight of the security incident management process.
Provide security metrics for interested parties at all levels.
Lead the security awareness programme to promote a culture of security within all levels of the Group.
Provide support for internal and external security audits.
Lead security governance meetings representing the Information Security team and standing in for the Head of Information Security when required.
Provide subject matter expertise liaising across all business functions.
What we look for:
Minimum 5 years' experience in information security roles.
Strong leadership and mentorship abilities with a strategic mindset.
Experience with risk assessment methodologies.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Ability to manage risk and compliance projects and drive security initiatives.
Knowledge of information security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or NIST.
Knowledge of vulnerability management processes.
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited
Liverpool
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle). Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions.
The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division
A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.
Job Title: Technical Business Lead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions
Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians
Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards
Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded
Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation
Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals
Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed
Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements
Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required
Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes
What we are looking for:
Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals
Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development
Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles
Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components.
Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices
Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana)
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion
Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
25/04/2025
Full time
We are looking for an innovative, broadly experienced all round developer with demonstrable business acumen and team leadership skills, to act as the main technical point to drive forward technical solutions as required for our Private Lines division (Private Car and Commercial Vehicle). Much of this will be web based and / or mobile solutions.
The Technical Lead requires direct working relationships with key business owners, their proxies and project managers responsible for driving forward a particular business division
A successful candidate may be more highly front end or more back end experienced – which is OK, but you must have actively contributed to complex product development solutions with full engagement across multiple areas of technical specialism so is able to fully understand the roles, relationships and dependencies that each of each of these disciplines characterise.
Job Title: Technical Business Lead
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Location: Liverpool City Centre, Hybrid working available
Salary: £70,000-£85,000 DOE
What you will be doing:
Developing new and enhancing existing user-facing solutions
Providing technical guidance, decision making and leadership of a delivery team comprising product owners, BA’s, PM’s, front end devs, back end dev, database developers, digital analysts, QA technicians
Ensuring DevOps Epics, pbi’s, tasks, feature flagging, Assurance criteria and all testing strategies align with company standards
Ensuring system are well documented and tested for resilience / failover / auto scaling as specified
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
Ensuring high quality software product delivery to timescales with reliable estimates and actual effort recorded
Work with multiple internal stakeholders to ensure common understanding of technical approaches to architecture and implementation
Collaborating with all other technical teams proactively and with consideration of priorities and workloads, working collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team to reach team goals
Ensure mandated ‘core systems’ upgrades are appropriately managed
Liaise with 3rd parties as appropriate depending on product requirements
Provide BAU bug handling, hot fix deployment as and when required
Putting security and performance at the heart of all products and processes
What we are looking for:
Capable of advising on modern, secure, technical solutions to achieve product owner goals
Highly proficient in either front end or back end modern technology tooling and coding standards, especially react, react Native, Next JS, C# dot Net, Event driven systems, Azure Devops, SOLID and clean architecture patterns
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
Backed C#, dotNET, VS Core development
Thorough understanding of front end typescript frameworks and core principles
Solid understanding of modern specifications when developing components.
Experience with the React Material UI Framework and an eye for design and understanding UI/UX practices
Experience working with REST APIs and webhooks
Knowledge of Docker and Docker Compose
Strong development experience in microservice based enterprise architecture, SOLID principles, clean architecture, Azure service Bus, RabbitMQ, Mass transit, MediatR
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token, OAuth etc
Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
Understanding of popular front-end development tools such as Yarn, Webpack, Vitjs, StoryBook, Jest, Eslint, Prettier, Husky, etc.
Good awareness of logging and alerting strategies and tooling (e.g. loki/Grafana)
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git
Good understanding of Google Adwords, GLCID’s, Tag Manager for tracking conversion
Solid experience of CI/CD pipelines in DevOps
About Acorn Insurance With over 40 years of experience, Acorn Insurance is a specialist provider dedicated to helping individuals secure motor insurance across the UK. We proudly serve more than 50,000 customers, ensuring they find policies that meet their needs and provide the peace of mind that comes with high-quality cover.
At Acorn Insurance, we offer comprehensive training and continuous in-house coaching. You'll receive in-depth, FCA-regulated industry knowledge and all the tools necessary to grow your career with us.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering a culture where everyone feels respected and valued. As a Disability Confident Level 1 and Level 2 employer, we ensure our workplace is accessible and inclusive, encouraging our people to bring their best selves to work every day.
The Acorn Group has been recognised as a Great Place to Work for 2024/5. A record number of employees participated in our survey, overwhelmingly highlighting our welcoming and supportive atmosphere as an excellent place to build a career. We are committed to continuous improvement and have ambitious plans for 2025.
Why Acorn Insurance? Acorn Insurance want to give you more than a job, we want to give you a purpose and a career. So, what can we offer you as an employer? Some of the "your tomorrow" benefits you will receive include: Wellbeing:
Enhanced Annual Leave entitlement starting at 31 days and potentially increasing to 35 days per year depending on grade & length of service (including bank holidays)
Enhanced paternity pay and 16 weeks full maternity pay.
Colleague Assistance programme offers a suite of wellbeing services such as:
6 Free Counselling sessions per year
Unlimited access to a telephone councillor 24/7
Access to a free 4-week programme of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with a trained therapist mentor.
Network of internal qualified mental health first aiders are available to provide support to colleagues.
Financial:
A core level of life assurance with the option to increase cover via salary sacrifice and add your spouse/partner
Ability to access your earnings before payday via Dayforce Wallet.
Company pension scheme
Refer a friend scheme with a £250 bonus for every colleague recommended on passing their probation period.
Access to a flexible benefits platform including an annual flex pot allowance to spend on over 15 benefits of your choice.
Ability to give back. You can opt into donating money to charity to climate positive organisations directly from your salary.
Reward, Recognition and Culture :
Long Service Award paid on 5,10- and 15-years’ service
A reward and recognition hub to celebrate and reward colleagues and peers.
Consistent and engaging company events including company awards, competitions and charity fundraisers.
Budgets for department leaders to use for social and engagement events. Please visit out website to view more of our excellent work benefits!
All roles are subject to DBS and Financial checks, any offer made will be conditional until checks are completed to a satisfactory standard. Unfortunately, due to the length of training and complexity of the role, we can only accept applications from candidates who have at least one year remaining on their (Graduate/ Post study work) visa. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorships. At Acorn, we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment. We recognise that candidates may have specific needs and are happy to consider reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process and working environment to accommodate individual requirements. Whether it’s modifying equipment, adjusting working hours, or providing additional support, we aim to ensure all employees can perform at their best. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know during the application or interview process, and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.
Why work with Inuvi
At Inuvi, our mission is to foster a work environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the forefront. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and strive to create a culture where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique ideas. Working with us means being part of a dynamic team that is passionate about making a positive impact on our customers and the industry.
Introducing Inuvi’s IT team
At Inuvi, our IT team is dedicated to ensuring the seamless operation and continuous improvement of our systems. The team is responsible for the support, deployment, automation, and maintenance of our infrastructure, ensuring its availability, performance, scalability, and security. Our IT professionals bring a wealth of experience from various backgrounds and work collaboratively with other departments to tackle complex challenges. With a strong focus on innovation and efficiency, the IT team plays a crucial role in driving Inuvi's success and delivering exceptional value to our customers.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Analyst to be responsible for the support, deployment, automation and maintenance of our systems whilst ensuring their availability, performance scalability and security. You must have proven “hands on” experience in a similar role with a good understanding of IT Infrastructure both on premise and in the cloud; which includes a good understanding of DevOps engineering practices. As a small team our roles are broad which will enable your involvement in a range of technologies and projects and foster opportunities for your personal growth.
You must be able to demonstrate real world experience of IT infrastructure both on-premise and in the AWS cloud which includes:
Good working knowledge of on-premises server infrastructure including Hyper-V servers, storage arrays, switches and firewalls.
An excellent understanding of AWS, and a wealth of practical hands-on real-world experience using the core services (EC2, CloudWatch, IAM, RDS, S3 etc at a minimum)
An excellent understanding of networking principles and technologies (subnets, VLANs and routing)
A good understanding of development pipelines and the technologies used to implement them in AWS and/or Azure
Experience using Docker containers
Good working knowledge of Linux and Windows server administration and support
Experience with JIRA, Bitbucket/Git
Proficiency at scripting (especially PowerShell)
A good understanding of database technologies (MySQL in particular) and experience administering them
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to produce documentation to a high standard
Ability to troubleshoot in a logical manner with a pro-active approach, spot potential problems, escalate and react when necessary
Ability to deal competently with pressure and be able to prioritise workload
Effective collaboration with other members of the IT team and wider business
In return, we will ensure you have:
Very competitive salary with annual salary reviews
25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays) for some well-deserved time off
Opportunity to purchase an additional holiday each year
Pension contributions of 5%
Annual wellbeing health check
Health Shield cash plan
Death in service benefit
Cycle to work scheme
What happens next
After receiving your application, our team will review it and inform you of the next steps. If you are selected for the next stage, we will schedule an introductory Teams call to provide more information about our company, learn more about you, and understand your expectations. This will be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have. Please choose a time when you can be in a quiet place without distractions.
Depending on the outcome of the call, the following stage will involve a face-to-face interview at our Wokingham office, which will also include practical technical questions.
We understand the effort required to apply for a new job and value your time. We look forward to reviewing your application.
This is an office-based role in Wokingham, Berkshire (RG41) and therefore candidates need to be located within a commutable distance to the office. We will not consider candidates who need to relocate to be nearer the office.
14/02/2025
Full time
Why work with Inuvi
At Inuvi, our mission is to foster a work environment where innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the forefront. We believe in the power of diverse perspectives and strive to create a culture where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute their unique ideas. Working with us means being part of a dynamic team that is passionate about making a positive impact on our customers and the industry.
Introducing Inuvi’s IT team
At Inuvi, our IT team is dedicated to ensuring the seamless operation and continuous improvement of our systems. The team is responsible for the support, deployment, automation, and maintenance of our infrastructure, ensuring its availability, performance, scalability, and security. Our IT professionals bring a wealth of experience from various backgrounds and work collaboratively with other departments to tackle complex challenges. With a strong focus on innovation and efficiency, the IT team plays a crucial role in driving Inuvi's success and delivering exceptional value to our customers.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an IT Infrastructure Analyst to be responsible for the support, deployment, automation and maintenance of our systems whilst ensuring their availability, performance scalability and security. You must have proven “hands on” experience in a similar role with a good understanding of IT Infrastructure both on premise and in the cloud; which includes a good understanding of DevOps engineering practices. As a small team our roles are broad which will enable your involvement in a range of technologies and projects and foster opportunities for your personal growth.
You must be able to demonstrate real world experience of IT infrastructure both on-premise and in the AWS cloud which includes:
Good working knowledge of on-premises server infrastructure including Hyper-V servers, storage arrays, switches and firewalls.
An excellent understanding of AWS, and a wealth of practical hands-on real-world experience using the core services (EC2, CloudWatch, IAM, RDS, S3 etc at a minimum)
An excellent understanding of networking principles and technologies (subnets, VLANs and routing)
A good understanding of development pipelines and the technologies used to implement them in AWS and/or Azure
Experience using Docker containers
Good working knowledge of Linux and Windows server administration and support
Experience with JIRA, Bitbucket/Git
Proficiency at scripting (especially PowerShell)
A good understanding of database technologies (MySQL in particular) and experience administering them
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to produce documentation to a high standard
Ability to troubleshoot in a logical manner with a pro-active approach, spot potential problems, escalate and react when necessary
Ability to deal competently with pressure and be able to prioritise workload
Effective collaboration with other members of the IT team and wider business
In return, we will ensure you have:
Very competitive salary with annual salary reviews
25 days holiday a year (plus bank holidays) for some well-deserved time off
Opportunity to purchase an additional holiday each year
Pension contributions of 5%
Annual wellbeing health check
Health Shield cash plan
Death in service benefit
Cycle to work scheme
What happens next
After receiving your application, our team will review it and inform you of the next steps. If you are selected for the next stage, we will schedule an introductory Teams call to provide more information about our company, learn more about you, and understand your expectations. This will be an opportunity for you to ask any questions you may have. Please choose a time when you can be in a quiet place without distractions.
Depending on the outcome of the call, the following stage will involve a face-to-face interview at our Wokingham office, which will also include practical technical questions.
We understand the effort required to apply for a new job and value your time. We look forward to reviewing your application.
This is an office-based role in Wokingham, Berkshire (RG41) and therefore candidates need to be located within a commutable distance to the office. We will not consider candidates who need to relocate to be nearer the office.
The Chartered Institute of Arbitrators
Holborn, London, UK
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Database Administrator (DBA) to join and manage our new Data team including a Junior Database Administrator. The role will include taking the lead with data quality and integrity, identifying issues and their causes, resolving data and process issues, and steering data cleansing activities across a diverse workforce.
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing data and databases within the Microsoft ecosystem, including Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse. Additionally, the candidate will be skilled in using SQL and Power BI to create detailed reports and dashboards for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
Key Responsibilities
Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of databases within Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse.
Ensure databases are properly structured, maintained, and upgraded as needed.
Define, implement, and manage seamless data integration across various platforms and applications.
Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access and breaches.
Develop and manage backup and recovery plans to safeguard data integrity and availability.
Diagnose and resolve data and database-related issues promptly to minimise downtime and ensure smooth operations.
Management and training of junior staff and data teams.
Oversee data cleansing operations to ensure data is accurate and free from inconsistencies.
Develop and maintain detailed reports and dashboards using Power BI to track and visualise KPIs.
Monitor and optimise database performance to ensure efficient data retrieval and storage.
Monitor and audit data to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring high data integrity.
Ensuring that the right data is available to the right people at the right time.
Assisting teams in analysing data to support business decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality requirements are met and conduct regular data quality assessments to track improvements.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures.
Work closely and collaboratively with IT colleagues, development teams, and other stakeholders in a diverse and inclusive global environment to support data-related needs and projects.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Database Administrator or Data Analyst.
Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse.
High level of skills in Power BI to include Dashboards and Executive reporting.
Strong knowledge of SQL and database management systems.
Experience with database performance tuning and optimisation.
Experience in implementing data security best practices.
Excellent problem-solving abilities.
Experience managing data cleansing exercises.
Experience managing and mentoring staff.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
Ability to work well alone and as part of a team.
Strong commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion fostering a collaborative environment amongst their team and the wider organisation
What's in it for you?
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus UK bank holidays
Sick pay: Enhanced company scheme subject to terms and conditions
Life assurance: Company life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
Pension: Generous Pension Scheme (from day 1 of joining)
Check out the full range of benefits on offer on our careers site
Application Notes:
A covering letter of ideally one A4 page but no more than two along with your CV is required to complete your application. See cover letter guidance at the end of our advert on our careers site.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 hours by Sunday 10 November 2024.
Interviews are scheduled to take place from the week commencing 18 November 2024.
Due to business requirements, we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible however, we are committed to considering all applications fairly.
28/10/2024
Full time
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Database Administrator (DBA) to join and manage our new Data team including a Junior Database Administrator. The role will include taking the lead with data quality and integrity, identifying issues and their causes, resolving data and process issues, and steering data cleansing activities across a diverse workforce.
The ideal candidate will have experience of managing data and databases within the Microsoft ecosystem, including Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse. Additionally, the candidate will be skilled in using SQL and Power BI to create detailed reports and dashboards for tracking key performance indicators (KPIs).
Key Responsibilities
Manage the installation, configuration, and maintenance of databases within Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse.
Ensure databases are properly structured, maintained, and upgraded as needed.
Define, implement, and manage seamless data integration across various platforms and applications.
Implement and maintain robust security measures to protect sensitive data from unauthorised access and breaches.
Develop and manage backup and recovery plans to safeguard data integrity and availability.
Diagnose and resolve data and database-related issues promptly to minimise downtime and ensure smooth operations.
Management and training of junior staff and data teams.
Oversee data cleansing operations to ensure data is accurate and free from inconsistencies.
Develop and maintain detailed reports and dashboards using Power BI to track and visualise KPIs.
Monitor and optimise database performance to ensure efficient data retrieval and storage.
Monitor and audit data to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring high data integrity.
Ensuring that the right data is available to the right people at the right time.
Assisting teams in analysing data to support business decisions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality requirements are met and conduct regular data quality assessments to track improvements.
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures.
Work closely and collaboratively with IT colleagues, development teams, and other stakeholders in a diverse and inclusive global environment to support data-related needs and projects.
Experience, Knowledge and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proven experience as a Database Administrator or Data Analyst.
Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics, SharePoint, Microsoft 365, and Azure Data Warehouse.
High level of skills in Power BI to include Dashboards and Executive reporting.
Strong knowledge of SQL and database management systems.
Experience with database performance tuning and optimisation.
Experience in implementing data security best practices.
Excellent problem-solving abilities.
Experience managing data cleansing exercises.
Experience managing and mentoring staff.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and quality.
Ability to work well alone and as part of a team.
Strong commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion fostering a collaborative environment amongst their team and the wider organisation
What's in it for you?
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £50,000 per annum
Annual leave: 25 days per annum plus UK bank holidays
Sick pay: Enhanced company scheme subject to terms and conditions
Life assurance: Company life assurance scheme (4 x annual salary)
Pension: Generous Pension Scheme (from day 1 of joining)
Check out the full range of benefits on offer on our careers site
Application Notes:
A covering letter of ideally one A4 page but no more than two along with your CV is required to complete your application. See cover letter guidance at the end of our advert on our careers site.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 hours by Sunday 10 November 2024.
Interviews are scheduled to take place from the week commencing 18 November 2024.
Due to business requirements, we are looking for someone to start as soon as possible however, we are committed to considering all applications fairly.
Data Governance Analyst Hybrid - 2 days per week. The Role: We are seeking a proactive and confident Data Governance Analyst to join a large distribution business. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and strengthen data governance practises, ensuring high-quality, well-structured, and secure data across the organisation. You will play a pivotal role in driving data cataloguing, classification, and lineage, with exposure to modern data governance tools like Microsoft Purview (or similar), and engage with emerging technologies such as AI agents and automation. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement robust data governance frameworks. Drive data cataloguing, classification, and metadata management initiatives, ensuring sensitive and security-critical information is appropriately handled. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve data processes, ensure compliance with GDPR, and promote a culture of data stewardship. Provide support to teams with clear documentation and guidance on data usage and governance. About You: To be successful in this role, you should have experience with data governance, metadata management, and data quality processes. You should also be familiar with a data governance tool such as Microsoft Purview (or similar) and comfortable working with metadata concepts like data dictionaries, classification, and data that describes data. Additionally, you should have an understanding of Microsoft Fabric and its role in modern data ecosystems. Awareness of emerging trends in AI and automation within data governance is also desirable. Excellent interpersonal skills are a must, as you will be expected to confidently and effectively engage stakeholders. Desirable: Knowledge of SQL, Power BI, or Microsoft Power Platform. Experience within large, complex organisations.
10/07/2025
Full time
Data Governance Analyst Hybrid - 2 days per week. The Role: We are seeking a proactive and confident Data Governance Analyst to join a large distribution business. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and strengthen data governance practises, ensuring high-quality, well-structured, and secure data across the organisation. You will play a pivotal role in driving data cataloguing, classification, and lineage, with exposure to modern data governance tools like Microsoft Purview (or similar), and engage with emerging technologies such as AI agents and automation. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement robust data governance frameworks. Drive data cataloguing, classification, and metadata management initiatives, ensuring sensitive and security-critical information is appropriately handled. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve data processes, ensure compliance with GDPR, and promote a culture of data stewardship. Provide support to teams with clear documentation and guidance on data usage and governance. About You: To be successful in this role, you should have experience with data governance, metadata management, and data quality processes. You should also be familiar with a data governance tool such as Microsoft Purview (or similar) and comfortable working with metadata concepts like data dictionaries, classification, and data that describes data. Additionally, you should have an understanding of Microsoft Fabric and its role in modern data ecosystems. Awareness of emerging trends in AI and automation within data governance is also desirable. Excellent interpersonal skills are a must, as you will be expected to confidently and effectively engage stakeholders. Desirable: Knowledge of SQL, Power BI, or Microsoft Power Platform. Experience within large, complex organisations.
System Analyst Hertfordshire, UK £50,000 basic + Benefits Embedded Client Enterprise level CCTV & Access Control We're working with a leading global security technology business to find a System Analyst to join their growing team. In this role, you'll make sure access control, CCTV, and other critical security systems keep running smoothly across regional sites-helping protect some of the world's most important environments. If you're passionate about technology and love solving problems, this could be the perfect next step in your career. What You'll Be Doing Managing and triaging service tickets from receipt through to resolution. Providing first-line technical support and troubleshooting for access control, CCTV, biometrics, and alarm systems. Coordinating ticket assignment, escalations, and engineering visits. Maintaining accurate documentation, including as-built records and technical configurations. Managing spares stock and overseeing ticket invoice reconciliation. Supporting the development and documentation of processes and procedures. Producing regular service performance reports and responding to ad hoc data requests. What We're Looking For At least 5 years' experience in a service desk or technical support role within the security systems industry. Solid background in troubleshooting and supporting access control, CCTV, and related technologies. Ideally, experience with Lenel OnGuard, Milestone CCTV, biometrics, key management systems, or alarm centers. Familiarity with Windows environments and basic IT networks (LAN/WAN). Great communication skills-you're comfortable talking to clients and colleagues alike. Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage your workload independently. The Important Stuff: Location: Hertfordshire based office with some hybrid flex Travel required for certifications and some support visits Salary around £50,000 plus a great benefits package Must be eligible to work in the UK Reach out to me now: (url removed) (phone number removed) (url removed)>
10/07/2025
Full time
System Analyst Hertfordshire, UK £50,000 basic + Benefits Embedded Client Enterprise level CCTV & Access Control We're working with a leading global security technology business to find a System Analyst to join their growing team. In this role, you'll make sure access control, CCTV, and other critical security systems keep running smoothly across regional sites-helping protect some of the world's most important environments. If you're passionate about technology and love solving problems, this could be the perfect next step in your career. What You'll Be Doing Managing and triaging service tickets from receipt through to resolution. Providing first-line technical support and troubleshooting for access control, CCTV, biometrics, and alarm systems. Coordinating ticket assignment, escalations, and engineering visits. Maintaining accurate documentation, including as-built records and technical configurations. Managing spares stock and overseeing ticket invoice reconciliation. Supporting the development and documentation of processes and procedures. Producing regular service performance reports and responding to ad hoc data requests. What We're Looking For At least 5 years' experience in a service desk or technical support role within the security systems industry. Solid background in troubleshooting and supporting access control, CCTV, and related technologies. Ideally, experience with Lenel OnGuard, Milestone CCTV, biometrics, key management systems, or alarm centers. Familiarity with Windows environments and basic IT networks (LAN/WAN). Great communication skills-you're comfortable talking to clients and colleagues alike. Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage your workload independently. The Important Stuff: Location: Hertfordshire based office with some hybrid flex Travel required for certifications and some support visits Salary around £50,000 plus a great benefits package Must be eligible to work in the UK Reach out to me now: (url removed) (phone number removed) (url removed)>
Contract ServiceNow Developer South Wales Hybrid Working My client is looking for a ServiceNow Developer to focus on building and customising applications using visual tools and minimal hand-coding. Their goal is to deliver powerful digital solutions quickly. Working closely with the IT Teams/ Business Analysts and End Users your responsibilities will include the following: Design apps using App Engine Studio: Drag-and-drop interface to create tables, forms, and workflows. Automate processes with Flow Designer: Build workflows using natural-language actions and prebuilt connectors (called spokes ). Customize user experiences: Use UI Builder or Service Portal to create dashboards, portals, and interactive forms. Integrate systems: Connect ServiceNow to other platforms (like Microsoft Teams or Salesforce) using IntegrationHub and REST APIs. Configure data models: Define tables, fields, and relationships without writing SQL. Set up security: Apply role-based access controls (ACLs) and data policies visually. Skills required: Visual modeling: Map out workflows and logic using graphical tools. Reusable components: Leverage prebuilt modules to speed up development. Declarative tools: Use dropdowns and toggles instead of writing complex scripts. Basic scripting (optional): For more advanced logic, they might use JavaScript or Glide APIs. If you re looking for your next position apply now or contact Paige Withy on (phone number removed).
10/07/2025
Contractor
Contract ServiceNow Developer South Wales Hybrid Working My client is looking for a ServiceNow Developer to focus on building and customising applications using visual tools and minimal hand-coding. Their goal is to deliver powerful digital solutions quickly. Working closely with the IT Teams/ Business Analysts and End Users your responsibilities will include the following: Design apps using App Engine Studio: Drag-and-drop interface to create tables, forms, and workflows. Automate processes with Flow Designer: Build workflows using natural-language actions and prebuilt connectors (called spokes ). Customize user experiences: Use UI Builder or Service Portal to create dashboards, portals, and interactive forms. Integrate systems: Connect ServiceNow to other platforms (like Microsoft Teams or Salesforce) using IntegrationHub and REST APIs. Configure data models: Define tables, fields, and relationships without writing SQL. Set up security: Apply role-based access controls (ACLs) and data policies visually. Skills required: Visual modeling: Map out workflows and logic using graphical tools. Reusable components: Leverage prebuilt modules to speed up development. Declarative tools: Use dropdowns and toggles instead of writing complex scripts. Basic scripting (optional): For more advanced logic, they might use JavaScript or Glide APIs. If you re looking for your next position apply now or contact Paige Withy on (phone number removed).
Test Automation Engineer (Contract) Duration: Up until 31 March 2026 (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates About the Role We are launching a Proof of Concept (POC) to assess the feasibility of test automation using UiPath, and we need a skilled Automation Engineer to lead this initiative. Your expertise will drive the development of automated testing solutions for our banking applications, ensuring efficiency and reliability in our software processes. Key Responsibilities: Technical: - Design and implement a POC framework for test automation using UiPath. - Develop and maintain automated test scripts for financial software applications. - Execute automated test suites to validate functionality, performance, reliability, and security. - Review software requirements and design documents to ensure testability. - Establish and maintain best practises and guidelines for test automation in the finance industry. - Evaluate UiPath's test automation capabilities, including CI/CD integration. Business Analysis: - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and design comprehensive test cases. - Consult with the Business Analyst team to review test requirements and identify use-cases for validation. - Act as a key facilitator, bridging communication between stakeholders, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and the development team. Collaboration and Management: - Work closely with QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to gather feedback and requirements. - Present findings and recommendations based on POC outcomes to key stakeholders. - Provide technical guidance and support to team members, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience in UiPath development and test automation. Strong understanding of RPA concepts, test automation strategies, and QA methodologies. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, VB.NET, or C#. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Bitbucket, Azure DevOps). Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and collaboration abilities. Experience in integration and end-to-end testing. Familiarity with capital markets and investment banking is a plus. Knowledge of automated testing tools beyond UiPath (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, Postman). Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or relevant experience. Solid experience in the IT industry with hands-on automation delivery. UiPath certifications (e.g., Advanced RPA Developer or Software Testing Engineer Professional) preferred. Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.
10/07/2025
Contractor
Test Automation Engineer (Contract) Duration: Up until 31 March 2026 (Possibility for extension) Location: London/Hybrid (3 days on site) Rate: A highly competitive Umbrella Day Rate is available for suitable candidates About the Role We are launching a Proof of Concept (POC) to assess the feasibility of test automation using UiPath, and we need a skilled Automation Engineer to lead this initiative. Your expertise will drive the development of automated testing solutions for our banking applications, ensuring efficiency and reliability in our software processes. Key Responsibilities: Technical: - Design and implement a POC framework for test automation using UiPath. - Develop and maintain automated test scripts for financial software applications. - Execute automated test suites to validate functionality, performance, reliability, and security. - Review software requirements and design documents to ensure testability. - Establish and maintain best practises and guidelines for test automation in the finance industry. - Evaluate UiPath's test automation capabilities, including CI/CD integration. Business Analysis: - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project requirements and design comprehensive test cases. - Consult with the Business Analyst team to review test requirements and identify use-cases for validation. - Act as a key facilitator, bridging communication between stakeholders, Business Analysts, Project Managers, and the development team. Collaboration and Management: - Work closely with QA, DevOps, and business stakeholders to gather feedback and requirements. - Present findings and recommendations based on POC outcomes to key stakeholders. - Provide technical guidance and support to team members, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning. Required Skills & Experience: Proven experience in UiPath development and test automation. Strong understanding of RPA concepts, test automation strategies, and QA methodologies. Proficiency in programming languages such as Java, VB.NET, or C#. Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Bitbucket, Azure DevOps). Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and collaboration abilities. Experience in integration and end-to-end testing. Familiarity with capital markets and investment banking is a plus. Knowledge of automated testing tools beyond UiPath (e.g., Selenium, Cucumber, Postman). Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or relevant experience. Solid experience in the IT industry with hands-on automation delivery. UiPath certifications (e.g., Advanced RPA Developer or Software Testing Engineer Professional) preferred. Candidates will need to show evidence of the above in their CV in order to be considered. If you feel you have the skills and experience and want to hear more about this role 'apply now' to declare your interest in this opportunity with our client. Your application will be observed by our dedicated team. We will respond to all successful applicants ASAP however, please be advised that we will always look to contact you further from this time should we need further applicants or if other opportunities arise relevant to your skillset. Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. As part of our standard hiring process to manage risk, please note background screening checks will be conducted on all hires before commencing employment.
We are seeking a highly skilled Graph Database Engineer to join our team in support of a high-impact public sector program. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimising graph-based data models and analytics to support mission-critical decision-making and intelligence operations. This role is a 6 month initial contract, hybrid 2 days a week in London, paying up to £700pd Inside of IR35 (DOE). Key Responsibilities: Design and develop scalable and efficient graph database solutions using technologies such as Neo4j Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to build complex data pipelines and relationships across disparate data sources. Implement graph algorithms to uncover patterns, detect anomalies, and enable entity resolution. Translate real-world systems and entities into graph structures for querying and visualisation. Optimise query performance and ensure data integrity and security compliance in accordance with government standards. Support ingestion of structured and unstructured data into graph databases. Develop and maintain documentation for graph schemas, workflows, and system configurations. Required Technical Skills: 3+ years of experience working with Neo4j Proficiency with Cypher Experience with ETL processes, data modelling, and data integration pipelines. Familiarity with data governance and security practices in a public sector or regulated environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Eligible for government security clearance. Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and data services. Experience in Fraud or Financial Crime projects Familiarity with linked data, RDF, or semantic web technologies. Experience with visualisation tools like Neo4j Bloom
10/07/2025
Contractor
We are seeking a highly skilled Graph Database Engineer to join our team in support of a high-impact public sector program. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimising graph-based data models and analytics to support mission-critical decision-making and intelligence operations. This role is a 6 month initial contract, hybrid 2 days a week in London, paying up to £700pd Inside of IR35 (DOE). Key Responsibilities: Design and develop scalable and efficient graph database solutions using technologies such as Neo4j Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and engineers to build complex data pipelines and relationships across disparate data sources. Implement graph algorithms to uncover patterns, detect anomalies, and enable entity resolution. Translate real-world systems and entities into graph structures for querying and visualisation. Optimise query performance and ensure data integrity and security compliance in accordance with government standards. Support ingestion of structured and unstructured data into graph databases. Develop and maintain documentation for graph schemas, workflows, and system configurations. Required Technical Skills: 3+ years of experience working with Neo4j Proficiency with Cypher Experience with ETL processes, data modelling, and data integration pipelines. Familiarity with data governance and security practices in a public sector or regulated environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail. Eligible for government security clearance. Experience working with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) and data services. Experience in Fraud or Financial Crime projects Familiarity with linked data, RDF, or semantic web technologies. Experience with visualisation tools like Neo4j Bloom
Job Role: IT Analyst Location: Mansfield Salary: Depending on Experience A leading organisation undergoing a major digital transformation is looking for a Senior Service Desk Analyst to join their IT function in a critical support and leadership capacity. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong 1st/2nd line experience who's ready to take the next step in their career, with real scope to progress into team leadership. The Role: Working from the head office in Mansfield, you'll provide day-to-day IT support across the organisation, ensuring users receive excellent technical assistance via phone, email, and in person. You'll also act as a deputy to the IT Service Desk Team Leader, helping manage workflows, supporting junior team members, and stepping up during periods of absence. You'll be involved in everything from troubleshooting and hardware/software setup to infrastructure support, Microsoft 365 administration, networking, and project delivery. Key Responsibilities: Provide exceptional 1st and 2nd line support for internal users. Act as escalation point for complex technical issues. Administer Microsoft 365, Windows environments, AD, VMware, and more. Support network infrastructure (e.g. SDWAN, DNS/DHCP, VPN, VLANs). Assist with IT projects and planned infrastructure improvements. Maintain ITSM ticket logs and system documentation. Participate in weekend/on-call patching rota (paid at enhanced rates). Promote best practices in IT security, availability, and system performance. What We're Looking For: Proven IT support experience (1st and 2nd line). Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows 10/11, AD, and network technologies. Strong troubleshooting skills with a calm, solutions-focused mindset. Previous experience mentoring or guiding junior team members. ITIL Foundation certification (desirable but not essential). Excellent communication and customer service skills. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (occasional site visits). Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (shifts between 8:00-16:00 and 10:00-18:00). Includes a Saturday support rota paid at 1.5x and monthly weekend patching paid at 2x. What's On Offer: Competitive salary and generous pension (up to 10% matched) Hybrid/flexible working model Private healthcare (Aviva) Mental health and wellbeing resources 2 paid volunteering days per year Electric car & cycle to work schemes Birthday leave, menopause/carers leave CPD-accredited environment with real career growth potential Why Apply? This is more than just an IT support role - it's your chance to be part of an ambitious transformation and future-focused tech roadmap. You'll work in a collaborative environment where your input is valued, your development supported, and your career path clearly laid out. Interested? Apply now In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
10/07/2025
Full time
Job Role: IT Analyst Location: Mansfield Salary: Depending on Experience A leading organisation undergoing a major digital transformation is looking for a Senior Service Desk Analyst to join their IT function in a critical support and leadership capacity. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong 1st/2nd line experience who's ready to take the next step in their career, with real scope to progress into team leadership. The Role: Working from the head office in Mansfield, you'll provide day-to-day IT support across the organisation, ensuring users receive excellent technical assistance via phone, email, and in person. You'll also act as a deputy to the IT Service Desk Team Leader, helping manage workflows, supporting junior team members, and stepping up during periods of absence. You'll be involved in everything from troubleshooting and hardware/software setup to infrastructure support, Microsoft 365 administration, networking, and project delivery. Key Responsibilities: Provide exceptional 1st and 2nd line support for internal users. Act as escalation point for complex technical issues. Administer Microsoft 365, Windows environments, AD, VMware, and more. Support network infrastructure (e.g. SDWAN, DNS/DHCP, VPN, VLANs). Assist with IT projects and planned infrastructure improvements. Maintain ITSM ticket logs and system documentation. Participate in weekend/on-call patching rota (paid at enhanced rates). Promote best practices in IT security, availability, and system performance. What We're Looking For: Proven IT support experience (1st and 2nd line). Good working knowledge of Microsoft 365, Windows 10/11, AD, and network technologies. Strong troubleshooting skills with a calm, solutions-focused mindset. Previous experience mentoring or guiding junior team members. ITIL Foundation certification (desirable but not essential). Excellent communication and customer service skills. Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (occasional site visits). Working Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday (shifts between 8:00-16:00 and 10:00-18:00). Includes a Saturday support rota paid at 1.5x and monthly weekend patching paid at 2x. What's On Offer: Competitive salary and generous pension (up to 10% matched) Hybrid/flexible working model Private healthcare (Aviva) Mental health and wellbeing resources 2 paid volunteering days per year Electric car & cycle to work schemes Birthday leave, menopause/carers leave CPD-accredited environment with real career growth potential Why Apply? This is more than just an IT support role - it's your chance to be part of an ambitious transformation and future-focused tech roadmap. You'll work in a collaborative environment where your input is valued, your development supported, and your career path clearly laid out. Interested? Apply now In Technology Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
FPSG have some urgent permanent, SC Cleared opportunities to present on behalf of our Client, who are hiring for Cyber Security Analysts for roles which provide a 24/7 shift pattern cover for their customers. A generous shift allowance is paid on top of the basic salary, making up a very good reward package and path to DV Cleared status where applicable. You will be required to already possess live, current SC Clearance or DV Clearance, due to the timescale we are looking to hire. This role is exclusively eligible for sole British Citizens, who do not hold Dual-Nationality. ie You must ONLY hold British Citizenship to be suitable for the nature of this requirement. The Tier 2 Cyber Security Analyst role will involve you being responsible for advancing the initial work conducted by Tier 1 Analysts and providing more in-depth analysis of potential threats to the organization. This role is crucial in the escalated investigation, triage, and response to cyber incidents while supporting the development and training of Tier 1 Analysts. As a Tier 2 Analyst you will works closely with senior and Junior Analysts to ensure a seamless SOC operation and act as a bridge between foundational and advanced threat detection and response functions. Responsibilities: * Conducting escalated triage and analysis on security events identified by Tier 1 Analysts, determining threat severity and advising on initial response actions. * Applying expertise in SIEM solutions utilizing Kusto Query Language (KQL), to perform log analysis, event correlation, and thorough documentation of security incidents. * Identifying and escalating critical threats to Tier 3 Analysts with detailed analysis for further action, ensuring rapid response and adherence to service Tier objectives (SLOs). * Investigating potential security incidents by conducting deeper analysis on correlated events and identifying patterns or anomalies that may indicate suspicious or malicious activity. * Using OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) to enrich contextual data and enhance detection capabilities, contributing to a proactive stance on emerging threats. * Monitoring the threat landscape and documenting findings on evolving threat vectors, sharing relevant insights with internal Cyber teams to enhance overall situational awareness. * Following established incident response playbooks, providing feedback for enhancements and suggesting updates to streamline internal Cyber processes and improving threat response times. .* Coordinating with Tier 3 Analysts and management to refine detection and response workflows, contributing to continuous SOC maturity. * Collaborating with Tier 3 Analysts on tuning SIEM and detection tools to reduce false positives and improve alert fidelity, submitting tuning requests and testing configurations when necessary. * Identifying gaps in current detection content and working with Senior Analysts to develop and validate new detection rules and use cases tailored to the organization's threat profile. * Acting as a mentor to Tier 1 Analysts, offering guidance on triage and analysis techniques and facilitating on-the-job training to elevate their technical skills and operational efficiency * Assisting in training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities, providing feedback on areas for growth and contributing to a supportive learning environment within the SOC. Knowledge and Skills required to be a Tier 2 Cyber Security Analyst: * Understands advanced networking concepts, including IP Addressing, basic network protocols, and how traffic flows within a network. * Advanced knowledge of Windows and Linux operating environments, including standard commands, file systems, and user authentication mechanisms. * Competence in using SIEM solutions (eg, ArcSight, Azure Sentinel) for monitoring and log analysis; some exposure to additional analysis tools such as basic XDR platforms. * Able to demonstrate proficient knowledge using Kusto Query Language (KQL) to search and filter logs effectively. * Familiar with open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques to aid in identifying potential threats and gathering information. * Able to communicate clearly and efficiently with team members and stakeholders, both internally and externally, under direction from senior analysts. * Can communicate simple technical issues to non-technical individuals in a clear and understandable way. * Able to create concise, structured reports that outline findings from preliminary investigations and daily monitoring. * Able to manage personal workload effectively to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks within the SOC. * Willing to collaborate with team members, accepting guidance and learning from more experienced analysts. * Shows initiative in learning new technologies and techniques. * Able to function efficiently during high-pressure situations, following procedures to ensure consistent performance in IM. Next Steps: If you have SC or DV Clearance, the associated skills for this role, and are committed to working on a rotating shift pattern ( NB a generous shift allowance is paid on top of basic salary ), please apply immediately. Interviews will be conducted ASAP with suitable candidates who meet all the criteria, with attractive packages offered to start ASAP. Please remember, anyone holding Dual-Nationality CANNOT be considered on this occasion. We are Disability Confident and neurodiverse aware. If you have a disability, please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with your recruitment process
10/07/2025
Full time
FPSG have some urgent permanent, SC Cleared opportunities to present on behalf of our Client, who are hiring for Cyber Security Analysts for roles which provide a 24/7 shift pattern cover for their customers. A generous shift allowance is paid on top of the basic salary, making up a very good reward package and path to DV Cleared status where applicable. You will be required to already possess live, current SC Clearance or DV Clearance, due to the timescale we are looking to hire. This role is exclusively eligible for sole British Citizens, who do not hold Dual-Nationality. ie You must ONLY hold British Citizenship to be suitable for the nature of this requirement. The Tier 2 Cyber Security Analyst role will involve you being responsible for advancing the initial work conducted by Tier 1 Analysts and providing more in-depth analysis of potential threats to the organization. This role is crucial in the escalated investigation, triage, and response to cyber incidents while supporting the development and training of Tier 1 Analysts. As a Tier 2 Analyst you will works closely with senior and Junior Analysts to ensure a seamless SOC operation and act as a bridge between foundational and advanced threat detection and response functions. Responsibilities: * Conducting escalated triage and analysis on security events identified by Tier 1 Analysts, determining threat severity and advising on initial response actions. * Applying expertise in SIEM solutions utilizing Kusto Query Language (KQL), to perform log analysis, event correlation, and thorough documentation of security incidents. * Identifying and escalating critical threats to Tier 3 Analysts with detailed analysis for further action, ensuring rapid response and adherence to service Tier objectives (SLOs). * Investigating potential security incidents by conducting deeper analysis on correlated events and identifying patterns or anomalies that may indicate suspicious or malicious activity. * Using OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) to enrich contextual data and enhance detection capabilities, contributing to a proactive stance on emerging threats. * Monitoring the threat landscape and documenting findings on evolving threat vectors, sharing relevant insights with internal Cyber teams to enhance overall situational awareness. * Following established incident response playbooks, providing feedback for enhancements and suggesting updates to streamline internal Cyber processes and improving threat response times. .* Coordinating with Tier 3 Analysts and management to refine detection and response workflows, contributing to continuous SOC maturity. * Collaborating with Tier 3 Analysts on tuning SIEM and detection tools to reduce false positives and improve alert fidelity, submitting tuning requests and testing configurations when necessary. * Identifying gaps in current detection content and working with Senior Analysts to develop and validate new detection rules and use cases tailored to the organization's threat profile. * Acting as a mentor to Tier 1 Analysts, offering guidance on triage and analysis techniques and facilitating on-the-job training to elevate their technical skills and operational efficiency * Assisting in training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities, providing feedback on areas for growth and contributing to a supportive learning environment within the SOC. Knowledge and Skills required to be a Tier 2 Cyber Security Analyst: * Understands advanced networking concepts, including IP Addressing, basic network protocols, and how traffic flows within a network. * Advanced knowledge of Windows and Linux operating environments, including standard commands, file systems, and user authentication mechanisms. * Competence in using SIEM solutions (eg, ArcSight, Azure Sentinel) for monitoring and log analysis; some exposure to additional analysis tools such as basic XDR platforms. * Able to demonstrate proficient knowledge using Kusto Query Language (KQL) to search and filter logs effectively. * Familiar with open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques to aid in identifying potential threats and gathering information. * Able to communicate clearly and efficiently with team members and stakeholders, both internally and externally, under direction from senior analysts. * Can communicate simple technical issues to non-technical individuals in a clear and understandable way. * Able to create concise, structured reports that outline findings from preliminary investigations and daily monitoring. * Able to manage personal workload effectively to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks within the SOC. * Willing to collaborate with team members, accepting guidance and learning from more experienced analysts. * Shows initiative in learning new technologies and techniques. * Able to function efficiently during high-pressure situations, following procedures to ensure consistent performance in IM. Next Steps: If you have SC or DV Clearance, the associated skills for this role, and are committed to working on a rotating shift pattern ( NB a generous shift allowance is paid on top of basic salary ), please apply immediately. Interviews will be conducted ASAP with suitable candidates who meet all the criteria, with attractive packages offered to start ASAP. Please remember, anyone holding Dual-Nationality CANNOT be considered on this occasion. We are Disability Confident and neurodiverse aware. If you have a disability, please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with your recruitment process
We are recruiting for Data Lead & BI Reporting Analyst to join Cooneen Group at our head office in Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone. This is a dual-role position responsible for managing the integrity and governance of master data across the organisation while also leading the development and delivery of business intelligence (BI) reports and dashboards. This role ensures that high-quality data supports strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Responsibilities Establish and enforce master data governance policies, standards, and procedures. Manage the creation, maintenance, and quality of master data, including customer, product, and supplier records. Collaborate with business units and IT teams to ensure consistent data definitions and usage across the organization. Ensure uniform data management across multiple companies and IT platforms such as ERP, portals, EDI, and inventory planning systems. Oversee data security and integration requirements for external partners. Develop data flow diagrams and data maps in line with contractual obligations. Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate risks related to sensitive data. Lead the transformation of the group s business intelligence (BI) capabilities to a market-leading standard. Develop and manage data warehouses and advanced analytics solutions for customers and Cooneen employees. Design, build, and maintain BI dashboards and reports using modern BI tools. Translate business needs into technical reporting and analytics solutions. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure reporting solutions meet business goals and deliver actionable insights. Maintain data accuracy, consistency, and security in reporting environments. Perform data analysis to uncover trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement. Leverage artificial intelligence for enhanced data management and reporting. Continuously identify and implement process improvements within your area of responsibility. Carry out any additional tasks assigned by management as required. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful job holder will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by their line manager & the overall objectives of the organisation. Reward At the Cooneen Group, we focus on the well-being of our employees. In addition to a competitive rate of pay and work within a modern and comfortable environment, you ll receive a generous 35 days annual leave , private healthcare cash plan for you and your dependents, and lunchtime finish on Fridays. Facilities at our include a staff kitchen , where complimentary fresh fruit ?tea, coffee and filtered water are provided each day. Other benefits include employee assistance program, Royal London pension, paid refer a friend scheme, and employee social club. Requirements Essential Criteria Demonstrable experience in Data and BI field Proven track record in developing and directing a data or BI function Experience in the building of excellent internal/external customer relationships Competent in the use of MS Office to include word, excel and PowerPoint. Educated to A-level degree as a minimum Desirable Criteria Third level qualification Experience of operating in a global business Experience in apparel Clean current driving licence About The Cooneen Group Cooneen Group is one of the largest and most diversified garment manufacturers in Europe. We are a successful, stable group of companies operating in a range of clothing markets globally. Our group is comprised of over 250 employees employed across four individual companies bringing innovative design, excellent customer service, and strong, stable supply chains in order to meet and exceed customers' expectations. Each business unit focuses on delivering outstanding garment solutions for clients with very specific garment requirements. Cooneen by Design has been designing, manufacturing, and supplying licensed garments to some of the largest retailers in the UK for over 50 years, which continues from our Manchester design studio and sales office today. The Cooneen Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
10/07/2025
Full time
We are recruiting for Data Lead & BI Reporting Analyst to join Cooneen Group at our head office in Fivemiletown, Co. Tyrone. This is a dual-role position responsible for managing the integrity and governance of master data across the organisation while also leading the development and delivery of business intelligence (BI) reports and dashboards. This role ensures that high-quality data supports strategic decision-making and operational efficiency. Responsibilities Establish and enforce master data governance policies, standards, and procedures. Manage the creation, maintenance, and quality of master data, including customer, product, and supplier records. Collaborate with business units and IT teams to ensure consistent data definitions and usage across the organization. Ensure uniform data management across multiple companies and IT platforms such as ERP, portals, EDI, and inventory planning systems. Oversee data security and integration requirements for external partners. Develop data flow diagrams and data maps in line with contractual obligations. Conduct risk assessments to identify and mitigate risks related to sensitive data. Lead the transformation of the group s business intelligence (BI) capabilities to a market-leading standard. Develop and manage data warehouses and advanced analytics solutions for customers and Cooneen employees. Design, build, and maintain BI dashboards and reports using modern BI tools. Translate business needs into technical reporting and analytics solutions. Work closely with stakeholders to ensure reporting solutions meet business goals and deliver actionable insights. Maintain data accuracy, consistency, and security in reporting environments. Perform data analysis to uncover trends, anomalies, and opportunities for improvement. Leverage artificial intelligence for enhanced data management and reporting. Continuously identify and implement process improvements within your area of responsibility. Carry out any additional tasks assigned by management as required. This is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. The successful job holder will be expected to perform varying tasks as required by their line manager & the overall objectives of the organisation. Reward At the Cooneen Group, we focus on the well-being of our employees. In addition to a competitive rate of pay and work within a modern and comfortable environment, you ll receive a generous 35 days annual leave , private healthcare cash plan for you and your dependents, and lunchtime finish on Fridays. Facilities at our include a staff kitchen , where complimentary fresh fruit ?tea, coffee and filtered water are provided each day. Other benefits include employee assistance program, Royal London pension, paid refer a friend scheme, and employee social club. Requirements Essential Criteria Demonstrable experience in Data and BI field Proven track record in developing and directing a data or BI function Experience in the building of excellent internal/external customer relationships Competent in the use of MS Office to include word, excel and PowerPoint. Educated to A-level degree as a minimum Desirable Criteria Third level qualification Experience of operating in a global business Experience in apparel Clean current driving licence About The Cooneen Group Cooneen Group is one of the largest and most diversified garment manufacturers in Europe. We are a successful, stable group of companies operating in a range of clothing markets globally. Our group is comprised of over 250 employees employed across four individual companies bringing innovative design, excellent customer service, and strong, stable supply chains in order to meet and exceed customers' expectations. Each business unit focuses on delivering outstanding garment solutions for clients with very specific garment requirements. Cooneen by Design has been designing, manufacturing, and supplying licensed garments to some of the largest retailers in the UK for over 50 years, which continues from our Manchester design studio and sales office today. The Cooneen Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We reserve the right to enhance criteria on shortlisting.
FPSG have some urgent permanent, SC Cleared opportunities to present on behalf of our Client, who are hiring for Cyber Security Analysts for roles which provide a 24/7 shift pattern cover for their customers. A generous shift allowance is paid on top of the basic salary, making up a very good reward package and path to DV Cleared status where applicable. You will be required to already possess live, current SC Clearance or DV Clearance, due to the timescale we are looking to hire. This role is exclusively eligible for sole British Citizens, who do not hold Dual-Nationality. ie You must ONLY hold British Citizenship to be suitable for the nature of this requirement. The Tier 2 Cyber Security Analyst role will involve you being responsible for advancing the initial work conducted by Tier 1 Analysts and providing more in-depth analysis of potential threats to the organization. This role is crucial in the escalated investigation, triage, and response to cyber incidents while supporting the development and training of Tier 1 Analysts. As a Tier 2 Analyst you will works closely with senior and Junior Analysts to ensure a seamless SOC operation and act as a bridge between foundational and advanced threat detection and response functions. Responsibilities: * Conducting escalated triage and analysis on security events identified by Tier 1 Analysts, determining threat severity and advising on initial response actions. * Applying expertise in SIEM solutions utilizing Kusto Query Language (KQL), to perform log analysis, event correlation, and thorough documentation of security incidents. * Identifying and escalating critical threats to Tier 3 Analysts with detailed analysis for further action, ensuring rapid response and adherence to service Tier objectives (SLOs). * Investigating potential security incidents by conducting deeper analysis on correlated events and identifying patterns or anomalies that may indicate suspicious or malicious activity. * Using OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) to enrich contextual data and enhance detection capabilities, contributing to a proactive stance on emerging threats. * Monitoring the threat landscape and documenting findings on evolving threat vectors, sharing relevant insights with internal Cyber teams to enhance overall situational awareness. * Following established incident response playbooks, providing feedback for enhancements and suggesting updates to streamline internal Cyber processes and improving threat response times. .* Coordinating with Tier 3 Analysts and management to refine detection and response workflows, contributing to continuous SOC maturity. * Collaborating with Tier 3 Analysts on tuning SIEM and detection tools to reduce false positives and improve alert fidelity, submitting tuning requests and testing configurations when necessary. * Identifying gaps in current detection content and working with Senior Analysts to develop and validate new detection rules and use cases tailored to the organization's threat profile. * Acting as a mentor to Tier 1 Analysts, offering guidance on triage and analysis techniques and facilitating on-the-job training to elevate their technical skills and operational efficiency .* Assisting in training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities, providing feedback on areas for growth and contributing to a supportive learning environment within the SOC. Knowledge and Skills required to be a Tier 2 Cyber Security Analyst: * Understands advanced networking concepts, including IP Addressing, basic network protocols, and how traffic flows within a network. * Advanced knowledge of Windows and Linux operating environments, including standard commands, file systems, and user authentication mechanisms. * Competence in using SIEM solutions (eg, ArcSight, Azure Sentinel) for monitoring and log analysis; some exposure to additional analysis tools such as basic XDR platforms. * Able to demonstrate proficient knowledge using Kusto Query Language (KQL) to search and filter logs effectively. * Familiar with open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques to aid in identifying potential threats and gathering information. * Able to communicate clearly and efficiently with team members and stakeholders, both internally and externally, under direction from senior analysts. * Can communicate simple technical issues to non-technical individuals in a clear and understandable way. * Able to create concise, structured reports that outline findings from preliminary investigations and daily monitoring. * Able to manage personal workload effectively to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks within the SOC. * Willing to collaborate with team members, accepting guidance and learning from more experienced analysts. * Shows initiative in learning new technologies and techniques. * Able to function efficiently during high-pressure situations, following procedures to ensure consistent performance in IM. Next Steps: If you have SC or DV Clearance, the associated skills for this role, and are committed to working on a rotating shift pattern ( NB a generous shift allowance is paid on top of basic salary ), please apply immediately. Interviews will be conducted ASAP with suitable candidates who meet all the criteria, with attractive packages offered to start ASAP. Please remember, anyone holding Dual-Nationality CANNOT be considered on this occasion. We are Disability Confident and neurodiverse aware. If you have a disability, please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with your recruitment process
10/07/2025
Full time
FPSG have some urgent permanent, SC Cleared opportunities to present on behalf of our Client, who are hiring for Cyber Security Analysts for roles which provide a 24/7 shift pattern cover for their customers. A generous shift allowance is paid on top of the basic salary, making up a very good reward package and path to DV Cleared status where applicable. You will be required to already possess live, current SC Clearance or DV Clearance, due to the timescale we are looking to hire. This role is exclusively eligible for sole British Citizens, who do not hold Dual-Nationality. ie You must ONLY hold British Citizenship to be suitable for the nature of this requirement. The Tier 2 Cyber Security Analyst role will involve you being responsible for advancing the initial work conducted by Tier 1 Analysts and providing more in-depth analysis of potential threats to the organization. This role is crucial in the escalated investigation, triage, and response to cyber incidents while supporting the development and training of Tier 1 Analysts. As a Tier 2 Analyst you will works closely with senior and Junior Analysts to ensure a seamless SOC operation and act as a bridge between foundational and advanced threat detection and response functions. Responsibilities: * Conducting escalated triage and analysis on security events identified by Tier 1 Analysts, determining threat severity and advising on initial response actions. * Applying expertise in SIEM solutions utilizing Kusto Query Language (KQL), to perform log analysis, event correlation, and thorough documentation of security incidents. * Identifying and escalating critical threats to Tier 3 Analysts with detailed analysis for further action, ensuring rapid response and adherence to service Tier objectives (SLOs). * Investigating potential security incidents by conducting deeper analysis on correlated events and identifying patterns or anomalies that may indicate suspicious or malicious activity. * Using OSINT (Open-Source Intelligence) to enrich contextual data and enhance detection capabilities, contributing to a proactive stance on emerging threats. * Monitoring the threat landscape and documenting findings on evolving threat vectors, sharing relevant insights with internal Cyber teams to enhance overall situational awareness. * Following established incident response playbooks, providing feedback for enhancements and suggesting updates to streamline internal Cyber processes and improving threat response times. .* Coordinating with Tier 3 Analysts and management to refine detection and response workflows, contributing to continuous SOC maturity. * Collaborating with Tier 3 Analysts on tuning SIEM and detection tools to reduce false positives and improve alert fidelity, submitting tuning requests and testing configurations when necessary. * Identifying gaps in current detection content and working with Senior Analysts to develop and validate new detection rules and use cases tailored to the organization's threat profile. * Acting as a mentor to Tier 1 Analysts, offering guidance on triage and analysis techniques and facilitating on-the-job training to elevate their technical skills and operational efficiency .* Assisting in training sessions and knowledge-sharing activities, providing feedback on areas for growth and contributing to a supportive learning environment within the SOC. Knowledge and Skills required to be a Tier 2 Cyber Security Analyst: * Understands advanced networking concepts, including IP Addressing, basic network protocols, and how traffic flows within a network. * Advanced knowledge of Windows and Linux operating environments, including standard commands, file systems, and user authentication mechanisms. * Competence in using SIEM solutions (eg, ArcSight, Azure Sentinel) for monitoring and log analysis; some exposure to additional analysis tools such as basic XDR platforms. * Able to demonstrate proficient knowledge using Kusto Query Language (KQL) to search and filter logs effectively. * Familiar with open-source intelligence (OSINT) techniques to aid in identifying potential threats and gathering information. * Able to communicate clearly and efficiently with team members and stakeholders, both internally and externally, under direction from senior analysts. * Can communicate simple technical issues to non-technical individuals in a clear and understandable way. * Able to create concise, structured reports that outline findings from preliminary investigations and daily monitoring. * Able to manage personal workload effectively to ensure timely completion of assigned tasks within the SOC. * Willing to collaborate with team members, accepting guidance and learning from more experienced analysts. * Shows initiative in learning new technologies and techniques. * Able to function efficiently during high-pressure situations, following procedures to ensure consistent performance in IM. Next Steps: If you have SC or DV Clearance, the associated skills for this role, and are committed to working on a rotating shift pattern ( NB a generous shift allowance is paid on top of basic salary ), please apply immediately. Interviews will be conducted ASAP with suitable candidates who meet all the criteria, with attractive packages offered to start ASAP. Please remember, anyone holding Dual-Nationality CANNOT be considered on this occasion. We are Disability Confident and neurodiverse aware. If you have a disability, please tell us if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you in your application or with your recruitment process
To ensure on-time resolution of escalations/incidents through efficient analysis as per the SLA and quality norms and ensure positive customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities To ensure on-time resolution & quality compliance of escalated tickets/incident as per the agreed SLA To perform value addition activities (such as mentoring administrators/team members, preparing SOPs, maintaining effective documentation simultaneously and Knowledge sharing.) In addition, act as a liaison to the business segment, facilitating effective communication and presentation to key business stakeholders as & when required. To validate Change Order Implementation Plan & Human Error Compliance and participate in Capacity planning To ensure positive customer feedback & satisfaction through active participation in customer meetings to understand any issues faced To validate analyses (eg. Root Cause Analysis, Trend Analysis) and reports to facilitate performance in tasks to be presented to key business stakeholders Note: Hybrid (3 days at customer location) Skills: Cyber Security-InfraSec-SOC ANALYST- E3 Subject Matter Expert (Support & Ops)
10/07/2025
Contractor
To ensure on-time resolution of escalations/incidents through efficient analysis as per the SLA and quality norms and ensure positive customer satisfaction. Key Responsibilities To ensure on-time resolution & quality compliance of escalated tickets/incident as per the agreed SLA To perform value addition activities (such as mentoring administrators/team members, preparing SOPs, maintaining effective documentation simultaneously and Knowledge sharing.) In addition, act as a liaison to the business segment, facilitating effective communication and presentation to key business stakeholders as & when required. To validate Change Order Implementation Plan & Human Error Compliance and participate in Capacity planning To ensure positive customer feedback & satisfaction through active participation in customer meetings to understand any issues faced To validate analyses (eg. Root Cause Analysis, Trend Analysis) and reports to facilitate performance in tasks to be presented to key business stakeholders Note: Hybrid (3 days at customer location) Skills: Cyber Security-InfraSec-SOC ANALYST- E3 Subject Matter Expert (Support & Ops)
SAP Basis Administrator - 3-Month Contract | Watford Are you an experienced SAP Basis Administrator looking for your next challenge? A leading organisation is seeking a skilled professional to maintain, support, and optimise its SAP systems landscape. Your Role: As a SAP Basis Administrator , you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the stability, efficiency, and security of the company's SAP environment. You will be responsible for installations, upgrades, patches, performance tuning, and troubleshooting , working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless system operations. Key Responsibilities: SAP System Administration - Install, configure, and maintain SAP applications. Performance Tuning - Optimise SAP Hana databases and Unix/Linux environments for peak performance. Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution - Monitor system health, identify issues, and implement fixes. Security & Compliance - Implement best practices in SAP Security (role management and access control). System Documentation - Maintain up-to-date documentation for existing and new systems. Collaboration - Work alongside IT teams and business stakeholders to develop technical solutions. Your Experience & Skills: Proven experience as an SAP Basis Administrator, Analyst, or Engineer . Expertise in SAP NetWeaver, Hana, and Unix/Linux environments . Strong knowledge of SAP ECC, BW, APO, PI, IBP, C4C, Cloud Connector, and Fiori . Familiarity with incident response and problem management . SAP Security experience (role management & access) - a plus! To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Administrator. Additionally, you can contact Connor Smal, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website.
10/07/2025
Contractor
SAP Basis Administrator - 3-Month Contract | Watford Are you an experienced SAP Basis Administrator looking for your next challenge? A leading organisation is seeking a skilled professional to maintain, support, and optimise its SAP systems landscape. Your Role: As a SAP Basis Administrator , you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the stability, efficiency, and security of the company's SAP environment. You will be responsible for installations, upgrades, patches, performance tuning, and troubleshooting , working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless system operations. Key Responsibilities: SAP System Administration - Install, configure, and maintain SAP applications. Performance Tuning - Optimise SAP Hana databases and Unix/Linux environments for peak performance. Troubleshooting & Issue Resolution - Monitor system health, identify issues, and implement fixes. Security & Compliance - Implement best practices in SAP Security (role management and access control). System Documentation - Maintain up-to-date documentation for existing and new systems. Collaboration - Work alongside IT teams and business stakeholders to develop technical solutions. Your Experience & Skills: Proven experience as an SAP Basis Administrator, Analyst, or Engineer . Expertise in SAP NetWeaver, Hana, and Unix/Linux environments . Strong knowledge of SAP ECC, BW, APO, PI, IBP, C4C, Cloud Connector, and Fiori . Familiarity with incident response and problem management . SAP Security experience (role management & access) - a plus! To discuss this exciting opportunity in more detail, please APPLY NOW for a no obligation chat with your VIQU Administrator. Additionally, you can contact Connor Smal, by exploring the VIQU IT Recruitment website.
Job Title: Technical Account Manager Location: Newbury Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full Time At Netteam tX, we recognise and develop talent, and look to retain talent through the creation of career opportunities, lateral and horizontal. Our culture is centred around our belief in continually refining our skills and knowledge, collectively as a team as well as individually. We actively encourage creativity and innovation, and we strongly believe that it is our people that make us great. About the role: We are seeking a Technical Account Manager to serve as a strategic advisor and technical liaison between our organisation and clients. Your core objective will be to drive customer satisfaction, retention, and technology adoption by aligning our solutions to client needs and business goals. You will build strong relationships with stakeholders, provide proactive technical support, and identify opportunities for service improvement and growth. Responsibilities: Client Engagement & Relationship Management Act as the primary technical contact for assigned clients and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders. Lead regular service reviews, including quarterly business reviews and roadmap discussions. Ensure Account Managers deliver high-quality service and identify opportunities for growth. Technical Strategy & Advisory Gain an in-depth understanding of client IT environments, business priorities, and challenges. Offer expert guidance on IT best practices, solution optimisation, and innovative technology adoption, including cloud services, cybersecurity, and workplace technologies such as Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform. Translate technical concepts into business-aligned language for non-technical stakeholders. Advise on emerging technologies like AI and machine learning, and how these can support client objectives. Help clients define and manage IT budgets, including cost-benefit analysis and ROI evaluation of IT investments. Service & Project Oversight Monitor service performance metrics and ensure effective issue resolution in collaboration with internal teams. Work with project managers and engineers to deliver successful IT projects such as hybrid cloud setups, network security, and software deployments. Advocate for clients within the organisation, leveraging ITIL frameworks and service management tools to escalate and resolve concerns. Account Growth & Opportunity Identification Use data analytics and CRM systems to identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities. Collaborate with the sales team to develop technical proposals tailored to client needs. Provide technical insights during license and renewal negotiations. Promote new products and services, ensuring all potential growth opportunities are explored. Maintain regular pipeline forecasts for both your clients and your team. Mentorship Mentor Account Managers on technical alignment appropriate to their accounts. Work with the Director of Sales Ops & Customer Success to maintain and optimise the tech stack. Compliance & Security Maintain a solid understanding of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and ensure compliance with data protection policies and regulations. About you: Experience: Proven experience as a strategic IT advisor to senior clients, ideally as a TAM, Solutions Consultant, or Engineer. Strong background in IT infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, and modern workplace technologies. Experience in MSP and IT sales, developing new business, managing client relationships, and leading sales initiatives. Ability to lead client-facing discussions focused on both business needs and technological solutions. Commercial awareness with a knack for identifying value-based solutions. Extensive experience managing large client accounts, translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders, and influencing decision-makers. Proficiency with CRM systems, using data to manage client relationships and optimise sales. A degree or equivalent is highly desirable. Personal Attributes: Friendly, professional, and commercially astute. Strategic, excited about tech, and able to engage stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially when explaining technical issues to non-technical clients. Clear and frequent communicator who values problem-solving and learning. Disciplined and able to prioritise and execute tasks under pressure Why join us? Work-life balance is the norm, not a perk. Enjoy a fun, productive environment with a supportive team. Workplace pension provided. Access to comprehensive in-house and external training. Competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of: Support Analyst, IT Advisor, IT Account Manager, SQL, Technical Account Manager, Solutions Consultant, Customer Success Executive, Customer Excellence Manager, Client Support, IT Services Manager, IT Sales Account Manager, may also be considered for this role.
10/07/2025
Full time
Job Title: Technical Account Manager Location: Newbury Salary: Competitive Job Type: Permanent, Full Time At Netteam tX, we recognise and develop talent, and look to retain talent through the creation of career opportunities, lateral and horizontal. Our culture is centred around our belief in continually refining our skills and knowledge, collectively as a team as well as individually. We actively encourage creativity and innovation, and we strongly believe that it is our people that make us great. About the role: We are seeking a Technical Account Manager to serve as a strategic advisor and technical liaison between our organisation and clients. Your core objective will be to drive customer satisfaction, retention, and technology adoption by aligning our solutions to client needs and business goals. You will build strong relationships with stakeholders, provide proactive technical support, and identify opportunities for service improvement and growth. Responsibilities: Client Engagement & Relationship Management Act as the primary technical contact for assigned clients and maintain trusted relationships with key stakeholders. Lead regular service reviews, including quarterly business reviews and roadmap discussions. Ensure Account Managers deliver high-quality service and identify opportunities for growth. Technical Strategy & Advisory Gain an in-depth understanding of client IT environments, business priorities, and challenges. Offer expert guidance on IT best practices, solution optimisation, and innovative technology adoption, including cloud services, cybersecurity, and workplace technologies such as Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud Platform. Translate technical concepts into business-aligned language for non-technical stakeholders. Advise on emerging technologies like AI and machine learning, and how these can support client objectives. Help clients define and manage IT budgets, including cost-benefit analysis and ROI evaluation of IT investments. Service & Project Oversight Monitor service performance metrics and ensure effective issue resolution in collaboration with internal teams. Work with project managers and engineers to deliver successful IT projects such as hybrid cloud setups, network security, and software deployments. Advocate for clients within the organisation, leveraging ITIL frameworks and service management tools to escalate and resolve concerns. Account Growth & Opportunity Identification Use data analytics and CRM systems to identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities. Collaborate with the sales team to develop technical proposals tailored to client needs. Provide technical insights during license and renewal negotiations. Promote new products and services, ensuring all potential growth opportunities are explored. Maintain regular pipeline forecasts for both your clients and your team. Mentorship Mentor Account Managers on technical alignment appropriate to their accounts. Work with the Director of Sales Ops & Customer Success to maintain and optimise the tech stack. Compliance & Security Maintain a solid understanding of Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) and ensure compliance with data protection policies and regulations. About you: Experience: Proven experience as a strategic IT advisor to senior clients, ideally as a TAM, Solutions Consultant, or Engineer. Strong background in IT infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, and modern workplace technologies. Experience in MSP and IT sales, developing new business, managing client relationships, and leading sales initiatives. Ability to lead client-facing discussions focused on both business needs and technological solutions. Commercial awareness with a knack for identifying value-based solutions. Extensive experience managing large client accounts, translating technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders, and influencing decision-makers. Proficiency with CRM systems, using data to manage client relationships and optimise sales. A degree or equivalent is highly desirable. Personal Attributes: Friendly, professional, and commercially astute. Strategic, excited about tech, and able to engage stakeholders. Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially when explaining technical issues to non-technical clients. Clear and frequent communicator who values problem-solving and learning. Disciplined and able to prioritise and execute tasks under pressure Why join us? Work-life balance is the norm, not a perk. Enjoy a fun, productive environment with a supportive team. Workplace pension provided. Access to comprehensive in-house and external training. Competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience. Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with experience of: Support Analyst, IT Advisor, IT Account Manager, SQL, Technical Account Manager, Solutions Consultant, Customer Success Executive, Customer Excellence Manager, Client Support, IT Services Manager, IT Sales Account Manager, may also be considered for this role.
IT Consulting Academy programme Ever wondered if you ve got what it takes to be an IT Consultant ? Did you ever imagine yourself training to be an IT Consultant and embarking on a life-changing career? Now you can with Mason Advisory! What s on offer? The Consulting Academy Programme is a 2-year programme that will train and prepare you for your career in IT Consulting. You will learn side-by-side with our Industry expert IT Consultants and we will back up your learning and experience with professional qualifications and a ChMC Associate accreditation. We re offering a 2 Year fixed-term contract with the potential to achieve a permanent contract at the end of the 2 year programme. In Year 1 pay starts at £27,000 and rises to £29,000 in year 2. We also offer an annual performance bonus of £2000, 31 days holiday in year 1 and 33 days holiday in year 2 (both including bank holidays), plus benefits. Who we re looking for? We re looking for individuals who are intrigued and curious about IT and Tech. We re looking for individuals who are great at problem solving. No previous experience is necessary. You might be a Graduate candidate, or you might be someone who s looking for a change in career, having previously achieved A Levels, a Degree or similar. We have more than one Trainee IT Consultant (Analyst) position available as each Academy will be delivered in cohorts. What is the Academy and what do Mason Advisory do? Not only do we advise businesses regarding their IT transformation needs, we also provide advice to businesses regarding business operating models, network architecture and cyber security to name a few. The Academy will train you to understand our business, the role of a Consultant and the Consulting Industry as a whole. You will learn first-hand how our Industry experts achieved their own careers and how you could achieve yours too. In your first few weeks you will learn: Project management essentials. The behaviours and soft skills required as a Consultant. Practical Consulting tools. During the 2 Year programme you will: Be supported by our Academy Lead and pastoral team. Work with and learn from our project teams and Industry experts. Gain professional qualifications such as Prince II, APM and ITIL. Commence an 18-month Associate Level Chartered Management Consultant accreditation (Associate ChMC). Vacancy closing date is Sunday 6 July 8.00pm. Consulting Academy Programme start date is Monday 8 September. How to apply for the Trainee IT Consultant (Analyst) role (Important) We request that you please apply by submitting a CV with only simple information. Important: Applications that do not follow the format described below will not be considered, therefore do not be tempted to add extra information. CVs should include: Periods of Education and periods of Employment, plus course titles and locations, and role titles and locations. Each period of Education and Employment should be described in just 3 words/phrases. For example: Bootmakers Limited, Manchester 19.06.2023 to present Role title Bootmaker Making-boots. Customer-service. Taking-orders. Following consideration of your CV we may email you to complete our online application testing. Good luck!
10/07/2025
Contractor
IT Consulting Academy programme Ever wondered if you ve got what it takes to be an IT Consultant ? Did you ever imagine yourself training to be an IT Consultant and embarking on a life-changing career? Now you can with Mason Advisory! What s on offer? The Consulting Academy Programme is a 2-year programme that will train and prepare you for your career in IT Consulting. You will learn side-by-side with our Industry expert IT Consultants and we will back up your learning and experience with professional qualifications and a ChMC Associate accreditation. We re offering a 2 Year fixed-term contract with the potential to achieve a permanent contract at the end of the 2 year programme. In Year 1 pay starts at £27,000 and rises to £29,000 in year 2. We also offer an annual performance bonus of £2000, 31 days holiday in year 1 and 33 days holiday in year 2 (both including bank holidays), plus benefits. Who we re looking for? We re looking for individuals who are intrigued and curious about IT and Tech. We re looking for individuals who are great at problem solving. No previous experience is necessary. You might be a Graduate candidate, or you might be someone who s looking for a change in career, having previously achieved A Levels, a Degree or similar. We have more than one Trainee IT Consultant (Analyst) position available as each Academy will be delivered in cohorts. What is the Academy and what do Mason Advisory do? Not only do we advise businesses regarding their IT transformation needs, we also provide advice to businesses regarding business operating models, network architecture and cyber security to name a few. The Academy will train you to understand our business, the role of a Consultant and the Consulting Industry as a whole. You will learn first-hand how our Industry experts achieved their own careers and how you could achieve yours too. In your first few weeks you will learn: Project management essentials. The behaviours and soft skills required as a Consultant. Practical Consulting tools. During the 2 Year programme you will: Be supported by our Academy Lead and pastoral team. Work with and learn from our project teams and Industry experts. Gain professional qualifications such as Prince II, APM and ITIL. Commence an 18-month Associate Level Chartered Management Consultant accreditation (Associate ChMC). Vacancy closing date is Sunday 6 July 8.00pm. Consulting Academy Programme start date is Monday 8 September. How to apply for the Trainee IT Consultant (Analyst) role (Important) We request that you please apply by submitting a CV with only simple information. Important: Applications that do not follow the format described below will not be considered, therefore do not be tempted to add extra information. CVs should include: Periods of Education and periods of Employment, plus course titles and locations, and role titles and locations. Each period of Education and Employment should be described in just 3 words/phrases. For example: Bootmakers Limited, Manchester 19.06.2023 to present Role title Bootmaker Making-boots. Customer-service. Taking-orders. Following consideration of your CV we may email you to complete our online application testing. Good luck!
IT Technical Support Analyst Norwich 3 Months + UMBRELLA ONLY Job Purpose: The post holder will work in the IT Technical Support Team, providing second and third line support to the Trust's users. They will be responsible for ensuring the optimum use of the Trust's IT systems including managing capacity, proactively monitoring error conditions and alerts and ensuring that all of the Trust policies and procedures relating to security and best practice are adhered to. To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence. Overview of Essential Responsibilities: Provides advice and guidance on technical matters, supervise the other Technical Support Analysts Is able to analyse, diagnose, design, plan, execute and evaluate work to time, cost and quality targets, exhibiting thorough familiarity with available methods, procedures, tools, equipment and standards associated with own area of specialisation and making correct choices from alternatives Management of onsite backup and restoration procedures including creation, scheduling, maintaining, and issue resolution using the appropriate software tools and techniques. This also includes media management, rotation and archiving. Also the checking and escalation of scripted backup activities on the Oracle, and AIX systems Management and analysis of systems capacities and performance using agreed procedures and tools OS builds/rebuilds for Windows 7/10 and Windows 2003-16 Server; this includes specific applications, network and user configuration Configuration and implementation of Anti-Virus technologies for all servers/PCs within the Trust IT and related network and systems using agreed tools, procedures and software Provide third line technical support for the onsite helpdesk Onsite management of Citrix Service Farm Works with others, including user representatives, facilities managers and contractors, to plan, schedule and supervise all maintenance and installation work associated with the system. Ensures that procedures are followed, particularly those relating to safety, AV procedures and security Provides verbal and written technical reports to specialists on aspects of system status. Provides non-technical reports to users and managers Manages the response to enquiries by users, specialists and others, prioritising as necessary, and dealing with the full range of problems, only escalating those which need specialist or management attention Works with system architects, designers and contractors to plan and implement major configuration changes and upgrades. Conducts investigations on system performance and makes proposals for involvement. Provides advice and assistance to specialists and other system or service providers Ensures that requests for support are properly logged, assigned and responded to in a timely manner and according to agreed standards and procedures. Ensures users and other interested parties are kept informed of progress and that corrective action is taken to avoid or minimise delays Provides advice and guidance to less experienced colleagues as required Liaises with systems development staff or software suppliers on the development of system enhancements to overcome known problems or further fulfil user requirements All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
10/07/2025
Contractor
IT Technical Support Analyst Norwich 3 Months + UMBRELLA ONLY Job Purpose: The post holder will work in the IT Technical Support Team, providing second and third line support to the Trust's users. They will be responsible for ensuring the optimum use of the Trust's IT systems including managing capacity, proactively monitoring error conditions and alerts and ensuring that all of the Trust policies and procedures relating to security and best practice are adhered to. To support the delivery of a high quality, safe and compassionate healthcare service, all staff are expected to act as a role model to others in all aspects of their work and consistently demonstrate NNUH's 'PRIDE' values of People focused, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence. Overview of Essential Responsibilities: Provides advice and guidance on technical matters, supervise the other Technical Support Analysts Is able to analyse, diagnose, design, plan, execute and evaluate work to time, cost and quality targets, exhibiting thorough familiarity with available methods, procedures, tools, equipment and standards associated with own area of specialisation and making correct choices from alternatives Management of onsite backup and restoration procedures including creation, scheduling, maintaining, and issue resolution using the appropriate software tools and techniques. This also includes media management, rotation and archiving. Also the checking and escalation of scripted backup activities on the Oracle, and AIX systems Management and analysis of systems capacities and performance using agreed procedures and tools OS builds/rebuilds for Windows 7/10 and Windows 2003-16 Server; this includes specific applications, network and user configuration Configuration and implementation of Anti-Virus technologies for all servers/PCs within the Trust IT and related network and systems using agreed tools, procedures and software Provide third line technical support for the onsite helpdesk Onsite management of Citrix Service Farm Works with others, including user representatives, facilities managers and contractors, to plan, schedule and supervise all maintenance and installation work associated with the system. Ensures that procedures are followed, particularly those relating to safety, AV procedures and security Provides verbal and written technical reports to specialists on aspects of system status. Provides non-technical reports to users and managers Manages the response to enquiries by users, specialists and others, prioritising as necessary, and dealing with the full range of problems, only escalating those which need specialist or management attention Works with system architects, designers and contractors to plan and implement major configuration changes and upgrades. Conducts investigations on system performance and makes proposals for involvement. Provides advice and assistance to specialists and other system or service providers Ensures that requests for support are properly logged, assigned and responded to in a timely manner and according to agreed standards and procedures. Ensures users and other interested parties are kept informed of progress and that corrective action is taken to avoid or minimise delays Provides advice and guidance to less experienced colleagues as required Liaises with systems development staff or software suppliers on the development of system enhancements to overcome known problems or further fulfil user requirements All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!
SAP Architect P&SC Length: 12 months Rate: 700 to 750 per day via umbrella Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid working) CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED JOB DESCRIPTION: The SAP Procurement & Supply Chain Architect Contractor is a crucial role in the SAP (Neptune) organization, and is accountable for the solution/service design, configuration and support services of the SAP Procurement & Supply Chain modules, systems, solutions, and integration. The SAP P&SC Architect also responsible for the line management of the SAP Procurement & Supply Chain team (including MM, SCP, PP, WM, Inventory and MRP). Working closely with the Head of SAP, SAP Project Managers, and the Business Process Leads /Owners to ensure delivery of the Neptune (SAP) Programme, Projects/Changes and Service to our customers. KEY RESPONSIBILITES: Proven Architect experience of design, configuration, of SAP P&SC area, including Materials Mgt, Supply Chain Planning, Production Planning, Warehouse Mgt, Inventory, MRP and related modules / areas. Expert understanding of configuration dependencies and integration points between separate functional modules of SAP P&SC and the related SAP modules SAP systems. Delivers line management / leadership to ensure the SAP Procurement & Supply Chain team cohesion, sufficiently resourced based on Projects/Changes within the pipeline, individual performance/development, and incident resolution aligned to agreed SLA's Leads regular team and business meetings to review service, project reviews and change management within the area of SAP P&SC area. Ensures the SAP P&SC team adheres to all IT / SAP governance and processes. Member of the Neptune (SAP) Solution Architect/Design Team and Change Control Board to ensure all changes are reviewed against solution design and the current Programme and Change plan for SAP P&SC Expert solution architect in design, configuration, support and business process knowledge of SAP Procurement & Supply Chain area Manages the delivery of solution design, configuration, and support of the business processes in SAP. Leads relevant Changes/Transport approval as part of the SAP Transport Management process. Leads in the review and impact assessment of all project/change requests to ensure business requirements are assessed against current Neptune (SAP) template and SAP Standard Ensures all Business Processes, Functional specification, technical specifications, Test scripts and Training documentation are created, review and version controlled. Ensure compliance to existing standards, and development of required data and reporting standards. Ensure the integrity of the SAP P&SC configuration in the SAP systems across multiple landscapes. Ensures the SAP P&SC Team; Solution Leads, Functional and Support Analysts (where applicable) deliver changes to the solution to the best practice configuration skills. Assist Solution Leads and Functional Analysts with responding to user requirements, problem resolution, develop designs, and process modeling. Conduct configuration changes to accommodate projects, change requests and proactively lead continuous improvements. Lead and demonstrate proof of concept activities. Perform initial testing of problem fixes, change request, enhancements, and new functionality. Work with and assist, SAP Functional and Support analysts to facilitate incident & problem resolution. Work with SAP and relevant third parties to resolve software issues. Lead the SAP P&SC team on all SAP releases, upgrades, enhancements/new functionality and perform application research, assessments and make recommendations. When required work with the Solution Leads, Functional or Support Analysts team to perform break/fix analysis and recommend solutions for incidents in SAP P&SC related processes. Expert experience of the business processes and how the application supports the processes. Understands and applies methodologies and procedures. Ensure all Technical, Configuration and process documentation is up to date and valid. Where required complete regular reviews with the SAP P&SC team and Business Process owners. KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: A university degree or relevant experience in Procurement & Supply Chain. Minimum of 7 years' experience of SAP P&SC (including Materials Mgt, Production Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Warehouse Mgt, Inventory and MRP) design, configuration, and programme/project delivery. Proven experience of large SAP Programmes and successful delivery Experience in Line / Team Management and Leadership Excellent understanding of business processes and integrations within SAP Procurement and Supply Chain related solutions required to deliver the service. Integration experience with SAP P&SC and related SAP modules/third party solutions COMPETENCIES: Ability to lead and manage teams including permanent, contract and third-party employees. Experience of working with large SAP Programmes, Changes or SAP System Integrator Proven experience of IT Governance and Leadership Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem-solving environment. Management of reporting and change programmes/projects. Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills. Previous experience as a consultant or customer facing experiences (Internal or External). Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills. Experience working in an environment where negotiation, influence, mediation and conflict management skills are required. To lead on continuous improvement of the current solution. Focus on delivering customer service and quality solutions. DESIRED: SAP Certified MM Excellent experience in Production Planning and Warehouse Management Exposure to ITIL Framework. SECURITY CRITERIA TO BE ACHIEVED: MOD SC Security clearance
10/07/2025
Contractor
SAP Architect P&SC Length: 12 months Rate: 700 to 750 per day via umbrella Location: Portsmouth (Hybrid working) CANDIDATES MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR SECURITY CLEARANCE TO BE CONSIDERED JOB DESCRIPTION: The SAP Procurement & Supply Chain Architect Contractor is a crucial role in the SAP (Neptune) organization, and is accountable for the solution/service design, configuration and support services of the SAP Procurement & Supply Chain modules, systems, solutions, and integration. The SAP P&SC Architect also responsible for the line management of the SAP Procurement & Supply Chain team (including MM, SCP, PP, WM, Inventory and MRP). Working closely with the Head of SAP, SAP Project Managers, and the Business Process Leads /Owners to ensure delivery of the Neptune (SAP) Programme, Projects/Changes and Service to our customers. KEY RESPONSIBILITES: Proven Architect experience of design, configuration, of SAP P&SC area, including Materials Mgt, Supply Chain Planning, Production Planning, Warehouse Mgt, Inventory, MRP and related modules / areas. Expert understanding of configuration dependencies and integration points between separate functional modules of SAP P&SC and the related SAP modules SAP systems. Delivers line management / leadership to ensure the SAP Procurement & Supply Chain team cohesion, sufficiently resourced based on Projects/Changes within the pipeline, individual performance/development, and incident resolution aligned to agreed SLA's Leads regular team and business meetings to review service, project reviews and change management within the area of SAP P&SC area. Ensures the SAP P&SC team adheres to all IT / SAP governance and processes. Member of the Neptune (SAP) Solution Architect/Design Team and Change Control Board to ensure all changes are reviewed against solution design and the current Programme and Change plan for SAP P&SC Expert solution architect in design, configuration, support and business process knowledge of SAP Procurement & Supply Chain area Manages the delivery of solution design, configuration, and support of the business processes in SAP. Leads relevant Changes/Transport approval as part of the SAP Transport Management process. Leads in the review and impact assessment of all project/change requests to ensure business requirements are assessed against current Neptune (SAP) template and SAP Standard Ensures all Business Processes, Functional specification, technical specifications, Test scripts and Training documentation are created, review and version controlled. Ensure compliance to existing standards, and development of required data and reporting standards. Ensure the integrity of the SAP P&SC configuration in the SAP systems across multiple landscapes. Ensures the SAP P&SC Team; Solution Leads, Functional and Support Analysts (where applicable) deliver changes to the solution to the best practice configuration skills. Assist Solution Leads and Functional Analysts with responding to user requirements, problem resolution, develop designs, and process modeling. Conduct configuration changes to accommodate projects, change requests and proactively lead continuous improvements. Lead and demonstrate proof of concept activities. Perform initial testing of problem fixes, change request, enhancements, and new functionality. Work with and assist, SAP Functional and Support analysts to facilitate incident & problem resolution. Work with SAP and relevant third parties to resolve software issues. Lead the SAP P&SC team on all SAP releases, upgrades, enhancements/new functionality and perform application research, assessments and make recommendations. When required work with the Solution Leads, Functional or Support Analysts team to perform break/fix analysis and recommend solutions for incidents in SAP P&SC related processes. Expert experience of the business processes and how the application supports the processes. Understands and applies methodologies and procedures. Ensure all Technical, Configuration and process documentation is up to date and valid. Where required complete regular reviews with the SAP P&SC team and Business Process owners. KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: A university degree or relevant experience in Procurement & Supply Chain. Minimum of 7 years' experience of SAP P&SC (including Materials Mgt, Production Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Warehouse Mgt, Inventory and MRP) design, configuration, and programme/project delivery. Proven experience of large SAP Programmes and successful delivery Experience in Line / Team Management and Leadership Excellent understanding of business processes and integrations within SAP Procurement and Supply Chain related solutions required to deliver the service. Integration experience with SAP P&SC and related SAP modules/third party solutions COMPETENCIES: Ability to lead and manage teams including permanent, contract and third-party employees. Experience of working with large SAP Programmes, Changes or SAP System Integrator Proven experience of IT Governance and Leadership Ability to be flexible and work analytically in a problem-solving environment. Management of reporting and change programmes/projects. Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills. Previous experience as a consultant or customer facing experiences (Internal or External). Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills. Experience working in an environment where negotiation, influence, mediation and conflict management skills are required. To lead on continuous improvement of the current solution. Focus on delivering customer service and quality solutions. DESIRED: SAP Certified MM Excellent experience in Production Planning and Warehouse Management Exposure to ITIL Framework. SECURITY CRITERIA TO BE ACHIEVED: MOD SC Security clearance
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