Posted 22 Jul 2026 Description WEARE LOOKING FOR A IT MANAGER Number of Roles: 1 Division: ProjectSupport Location: Castleford Sigma areexperts at transforming commercial space. With over 20 years' experienceoperating in the fast-paced and dynamic retail sector, Sigma provide a trueend-to-end service; from store construction and consolidation to fixtureprocurement, projects, and mechanical & electrical installation. Ranked in thetop 10% of the 2019 Sunday Times International FastTrack 200 awards, we've beenacknowledged as being one of Britain's fastest growing private companies. It's ourpeople that make us who we are, and we are proud to have some of the mostexperienced, knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated individuals within ourindustry, at every level in our business. Sigma is committed to creating adiverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. our business. Outline of role We are looking for anexperienced and commercially minded IT Manager to lead and optimise our ITservice delivery, supplier management, technology governance, and cybersecurity framework. Based in Castleford and reporting to the Head of ProjectSupport, you will play a key role in ensuring our technology services are secure,cost-effective, high-performing, and aligned with business objectives. This role is responsible formanaging third-party IT suppliers and significant IT spend, driving continuousimprovement across service delivery, and developing technology strategies thatsupport business growth and transformation. Main responsibilities Lead themanagement of external IT suppliers, contracts, licensing agreements, andtechnology partners. Manage andoptimise IT expenditure, ensuring value for money and effective supplierperformance. Review andchallenge technical proposals, quotations, and recommended solutions. Oversee servicedesk performance, identifying trends, recurring issues, and opportunities forcontinuous improvement. Define andmonitor IT service metrics, ensuring agreed service levels are achieved. Develop andimplement the organisation's IT strategy and technology roadmap. Own IT securitygovernance, risk management, vulnerability management, and policy compliance. Leadinvestigations and remediation activities relating to IT incidents and securityrisks. Develop andmaintain effective IT asset management processes, including lifecycle andhardware refresh programmes. Support businesstransformation initiatives and system implementation projects. Provide technicalexpertise and guidance on technology architecture and solution design. Workcollaboratively with stakeholders across the business to ensure technologysupports operational efficiency and future growth. Knowledge and experiencerequired Strong experiencein IT management, service delivery, and supplier management within a senior ITrole. Proven experiencemanaging third-party suppliers, contracts, and commercial relationships. Experienceoverseeing IT budgets and delivering cost-saving initiatives. Soundunderstanding of IT service management principles and continuous improvementmethodologies. Knowledge ofcyber security, risk management, governance, and compliance practices. Experiencedeveloping and implementing IT strategies and technology roadmaps. Understanding ofIT asset management and lifecycle management processes. Experienceanalysing service performance data and driving service improvements. Desirableknowledge of cyber security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or Cyber Essentials. Experiencesupporting business change, transformation programmes, and technology projectsis advantageous. Skills required Strong supplierand stakeholder management skills. Commercialawareness with experience of contract negotiation and procurement. Excellentcommunication skills with the ability to translate technical information intobusiness-focused outcomes. Strong leadershipand influencing skills. Analyticalthinking and problem-solving capability. Experienceconducting root cause analysis and implementing improvement initiatives. Ability to managemultiple priorities and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment. Strongorganisational skills and attention to detail. Resilient,adaptable, and comfortable working across a broad range of IT disciplines. Ability to buildpositive working relationships at all levels of the organisation. Qualifications Bachelor's degreein Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline, orequivalent practical experience. A day's 'birthdayleave' to be taken within your birthday month Opportunity tobuy or sell up to 3 days holiday Opportunity forhybrid working Ability toparticipate in the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme Ability toparticipate in the Cycle to Work Scheme EmployeeAssistance Programme Healthshield cashplan with discounts on high street stores Free externalfinancial advice - offering support for mortgages, pensions and insurances Enhanced familyfriendly pay Free tea, coffeeand fruit on all sites Subject toeligibility Opportunity to be involved with QuarterlyCorporate Events/Charity Involvement Sigma is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities to progress their career, supported by a range of training and developmentactivities and interventions' If you think you've got what ittakes to join our growing, winning team we'd love you to hear from you. Company Overview Established more than two decades ago, Sigma Group has delivered thousands of new and refurbished spaces for major brands, both domestic and international. Today, we support full, multi-site transformations with in-house capability, thanks to our expert-led teams servicing the UK and beyond.
28/07/2026
Full time
Posted 22 Jul 2026 Description WEARE LOOKING FOR A IT MANAGER Number of Roles: 1 Division: ProjectSupport Location: Castleford Sigma areexperts at transforming commercial space. With over 20 years' experienceoperating in the fast-paced and dynamic retail sector, Sigma provide a trueend-to-end service; from store construction and consolidation to fixtureprocurement, projects, and mechanical & electrical installation. Ranked in thetop 10% of the 2019 Sunday Times International FastTrack 200 awards, we've beenacknowledged as being one of Britain's fastest growing private companies. It's ourpeople that make us who we are, and we are proud to have some of the mostexperienced, knowledgeable, passionate, and dedicated individuals within ourindustry, at every level in our business. Sigma is committed to creating adiverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. our business. Outline of role We are looking for anexperienced and commercially minded IT Manager to lead and optimise our ITservice delivery, supplier management, technology governance, and cybersecurity framework. Based in Castleford and reporting to the Head of ProjectSupport, you will play a key role in ensuring our technology services are secure,cost-effective, high-performing, and aligned with business objectives. This role is responsible formanaging third-party IT suppliers and significant IT spend, driving continuousimprovement across service delivery, and developing technology strategies thatsupport business growth and transformation. Main responsibilities Lead themanagement of external IT suppliers, contracts, licensing agreements, andtechnology partners. Manage andoptimise IT expenditure, ensuring value for money and effective supplierperformance. Review andchallenge technical proposals, quotations, and recommended solutions. Oversee servicedesk performance, identifying trends, recurring issues, and opportunities forcontinuous improvement. Define andmonitor IT service metrics, ensuring agreed service levels are achieved. Develop andimplement the organisation's IT strategy and technology roadmap. Own IT securitygovernance, risk management, vulnerability management, and policy compliance. Leadinvestigations and remediation activities relating to IT incidents and securityrisks. Develop andmaintain effective IT asset management processes, including lifecycle andhardware refresh programmes. Support businesstransformation initiatives and system implementation projects. Provide technicalexpertise and guidance on technology architecture and solution design. Workcollaboratively with stakeholders across the business to ensure technologysupports operational efficiency and future growth. Knowledge and experiencerequired Strong experiencein IT management, service delivery, and supplier management within a senior ITrole. Proven experiencemanaging third-party suppliers, contracts, and commercial relationships. Experienceoverseeing IT budgets and delivering cost-saving initiatives. Soundunderstanding of IT service management principles and continuous improvementmethodologies. Knowledge ofcyber security, risk management, governance, and compliance practices. Experiencedeveloping and implementing IT strategies and technology roadmaps. Understanding ofIT asset management and lifecycle management processes. Experienceanalysing service performance data and driving service improvements. Desirableknowledge of cyber security frameworks such as ISO 27001 or Cyber Essentials. Experiencesupporting business change, transformation programmes, and technology projectsis advantageous. Skills required Strong supplierand stakeholder management skills. Commercialawareness with experience of contract negotiation and procurement. Excellentcommunication skills with the ability to translate technical information intobusiness-focused outcomes. Strong leadershipand influencing skills. Analyticalthinking and problem-solving capability. Experienceconducting root cause analysis and implementing improvement initiatives. Ability to managemultiple priorities and make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment. Strongorganisational skills and attention to detail. Resilient,adaptable, and comfortable working across a broad range of IT disciplines. Ability to buildpositive working relationships at all levels of the organisation. Qualifications Bachelor's degreein Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipline, orequivalent practical experience. A day's 'birthdayleave' to be taken within your birthday month Opportunity tobuy or sell up to 3 days holiday Opportunity forhybrid working Ability toparticipate in the Octopus EV salary sacrifice scheme Ability toparticipate in the Cycle to Work Scheme EmployeeAssistance Programme Healthshield cashplan with discounts on high street stores Free externalfinancial advice - offering support for mortgages, pensions and insurances Enhanced familyfriendly pay Free tea, coffeeand fruit on all sites Subject toeligibility Opportunity to be involved with QuarterlyCorporate Events/Charity Involvement Sigma is committed to providing colleagues with opportunities to progress their career, supported by a range of training and developmentactivities and interventions' If you think you've got what ittakes to join our growing, winning team we'd love you to hear from you. Company Overview Established more than two decades ago, Sigma Group has delivered thousands of new and refurbished spaces for major brands, both domestic and international. Today, we support full, multi-site transformations with in-house capability, thanks to our expert-led teams servicing the UK and beyond.
Enterprise Architect Manager - Security £96,000 + Benefits | Hybrid | Leeds An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Enterprise Architect Manager - Security to join a leading organisation as it delivers a secure, resilient and future-ready technology strategy. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape enterprise security architecture, influence strategic technology decisions, and lead a high-performing architecture team. As Enterprise Architect Manager - Security, you'll lead the security architecture capability, ensuring technology solutions are secure, compliant and aligned with wider business, cloud and data strategies. Working closely with senior technology and business leaders, you'll champion security by design while enabling innovation across a complex change portfolio. The Role Lead the security architecture practice, standards and design patterns across the organisation. Partner with business and technology stakeholders to align target architecture and roadmaps with strategic objectives. Manage and develop a team of Domain and Solution Architects, providing leadership across architectural reviews and technology governance. Own and evolve enterprise-wide security architecture, frameworks and roadmaps. Ensure architectural decisions meet security, risk and regulatory requirements. Chair architecture review boards and provide guidance on secure technology adoption and integration. Coach and mentor architects to deliver high-quality, compliant solutions. Translate strategic security objectives into practical architectural direction. About You Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect, ideally within financial services or another highly regulated environment. TOGAF certified (or equivalent enterprise architecture qualification). Deep expertise in security architecture, risk management and regulatory compliance. Strong understanding of cloud, infrastructure, application and data security. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. A collaborative leader with a passion for developing teams and driving architectural best practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping secure technology strategy while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working model, a competitive salary of £96,000 , and an attractive benefits package. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
28/07/2026
Full time
Enterprise Architect Manager - Security £96,000 + Benefits | Hybrid | Leeds An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Enterprise Architect Manager - Security to join a leading organisation as it delivers a secure, resilient and future-ready technology strategy. This is a key leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape enterprise security architecture, influence strategic technology decisions, and lead a high-performing architecture team. As Enterprise Architect Manager - Security, you'll lead the security architecture capability, ensuring technology solutions are secure, compliant and aligned with wider business, cloud and data strategies. Working closely with senior technology and business leaders, you'll champion security by design while enabling innovation across a complex change portfolio. The Role Lead the security architecture practice, standards and design patterns across the organisation. Partner with business and technology stakeholders to align target architecture and roadmaps with strategic objectives. Manage and develop a team of Domain and Solution Architects, providing leadership across architectural reviews and technology governance. Own and evolve enterprise-wide security architecture, frameworks and roadmaps. Ensure architectural decisions meet security, risk and regulatory requirements. Chair architecture review boards and provide guidance on secure technology adoption and integration. Coach and mentor architects to deliver high-quality, compliant solutions. Translate strategic security objectives into practical architectural direction. About You Proven experience as an Enterprise Architect, ideally within financial services or another highly regulated environment. TOGAF certified (or equivalent enterprise architecture qualification). Deep expertise in security architecture, risk management and regulatory compliance. Strong understanding of cloud, infrastructure, application and data security. Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. A collaborative leader with a passion for developing teams and driving architectural best practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping secure technology strategy while benefiting from a flexible hybrid working model, a competitive salary of £96,000 , and an attractive benefits package. Reasonable Adjustments: Respect and equality are core values to us. We are proud of the diverse and inclusive community we have built, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and perspectives. Our success is driven by our people, united by the spirit of partnership to deliver the best resourcing solutions for our clients. If you need any help or adjustments during the recruitment process for any reason , please let us know when you apply or talk to the recruiters directly so we can support you.
Hitachi Energy in the United Kingdom seeks a Global Industrial Cybersecurity Manager to lead the ICS program across manufacturing, assembly, and test facilities. You will shape governance, risk management, and compliance while directing program execution and coordinating with IT, Operations, and business units. The role requires 8-10+ years in ICS/OT security, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of IEC62443, NIST CSF, and regulatory requirements.
28/07/2026
Full time
Hitachi Energy in the United Kingdom seeks a Global Industrial Cybersecurity Manager to lead the ICS program across manufacturing, assembly, and test facilities. You will shape governance, risk management, and compliance while directing program execution and coordinating with IT, Operations, and business units. The role requires 8-10+ years in ICS/OT security, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of IEC62443, NIST CSF, and regulatory requirements.
Alexander Mann Solutions - Public Sector Resourcing
On behalf of HS2, we are looking for a Head of Information and Cyber Security (Inside IR35) for a 6 Month contract based Hybrid in the Birmingham office. HS2 is Britain's new high-speed railway that supports the government's number one mission growth. When it's fully operational, the line will connect London and Birmingham in just 49 minutes. This will create better journeys for passengers. The railway links our two biggest economic centres, connects people with jobs and is attracting major investment before services begin. It then extends north of Birmingham to Handsacre in Staffordshire. Here, HS2 trains will connect to the West Coast Main Line for the Northwest and Scotland. HS2 provides benefits for everyone faster, more reliable journeys for passengers; better connections to markets and people for businesses; and investment in infrastructure and skills for local communities. As a Head of Information and Cyber Security, your main responsibilities will be: . Direct the development, implementation, and improvement of a pan HS2 Information & Cyber Security Strategy aligned to overall business objectives. . Accountable for the successful end-to-end management of Information & Cyber Security budget, resourcing, and suppliers. . Lead the provision of security expertise, guidance, and systems needed to execute the Information & Cyber Security Strategy, responsible for compliance between business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice. . Act as HS2's designated "Senior officer responsible for security information" and "Incident Manager" roles under Government Functional Standard GovS 007, providing executive accountability for cyber risk posture. . Develop policies, standards, processes, approach and guidelines for all relevant activity to ensure the continuous physical and electronic security of Information & Technology at HS2 (including but not limited to Security Operations, Governance Risk & Compliance, Information Governance, Data Protection, Identity & Access Management, and Security Architecture). . Direct the definition, implementation, and monitoring of the security, identity, governance, risk and compliance framework to meet HS2's obligations under regulation, law, or contracts and provides leadership, direction and oversight for Security Governance, Risk and Compliance activity and ensure clear reporting through governance forums. . Direct the implementation of an industry best practice Information Security Management System that provides strategy, policies, leadership with appropriate governance and controls to ensure compliance, alignment with risk appetite and continued maturity of the organisation. . Oversee the provision of specialist advice on security issues and implications, including review of new business proposals and clearly communicating security and identity risks to stakeholders. . Direct on resolution of security incidents, remediation, risk, and impact assessments. . Act as the sole subject-matter expertise to the HS2 Board & Executive, advising on level of Information and Cyber Risk through relevant reporting channels. Essential: . Experience in developing and delivering a Cyber Security strategy and Information Security Management Systems . Experience of leading cross-functional Information & Cyber Security teams through the full life cycle of security capability delivery and continuous improvement. . Experience of risk management and delivery of audit remediation activities. . Experience of leading live cyber incidents and the remediation actions . Experience of partnering with supplier teams for managed services and agile delivery of improvements. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
28/07/2026
Contractor
On behalf of HS2, we are looking for a Head of Information and Cyber Security (Inside IR35) for a 6 Month contract based Hybrid in the Birmingham office. HS2 is Britain's new high-speed railway that supports the government's number one mission growth. When it's fully operational, the line will connect London and Birmingham in just 49 minutes. This will create better journeys for passengers. The railway links our two biggest economic centres, connects people with jobs and is attracting major investment before services begin. It then extends north of Birmingham to Handsacre in Staffordshire. Here, HS2 trains will connect to the West Coast Main Line for the Northwest and Scotland. HS2 provides benefits for everyone faster, more reliable journeys for passengers; better connections to markets and people for businesses; and investment in infrastructure and skills for local communities. As a Head of Information and Cyber Security, your main responsibilities will be: . Direct the development, implementation, and improvement of a pan HS2 Information & Cyber Security Strategy aligned to overall business objectives. . Accountable for the successful end-to-end management of Information & Cyber Security budget, resourcing, and suppliers. . Lead the provision of security expertise, guidance, and systems needed to execute the Information & Cyber Security Strategy, responsible for compliance between business objectives, regulatory requirements, and industry best practice. . Act as HS2's designated "Senior officer responsible for security information" and "Incident Manager" roles under Government Functional Standard GovS 007, providing executive accountability for cyber risk posture. . Develop policies, standards, processes, approach and guidelines for all relevant activity to ensure the continuous physical and electronic security of Information & Technology at HS2 (including but not limited to Security Operations, Governance Risk & Compliance, Information Governance, Data Protection, Identity & Access Management, and Security Architecture). . Direct the definition, implementation, and monitoring of the security, identity, governance, risk and compliance framework to meet HS2's obligations under regulation, law, or contracts and provides leadership, direction and oversight for Security Governance, Risk and Compliance activity and ensure clear reporting through governance forums. . Direct the implementation of an industry best practice Information Security Management System that provides strategy, policies, leadership with appropriate governance and controls to ensure compliance, alignment with risk appetite and continued maturity of the organisation. . Oversee the provision of specialist advice on security issues and implications, including review of new business proposals and clearly communicating security and identity risks to stakeholders. . Direct on resolution of security incidents, remediation, risk, and impact assessments. . Act as the sole subject-matter expertise to the HS2 Board & Executive, advising on level of Information and Cyber Risk through relevant reporting channels. Essential: . Experience in developing and delivering a Cyber Security strategy and Information Security Management Systems . Experience of leading cross-functional Information & Cyber Security teams through the full life cycle of security capability delivery and continuous improvement. . Experience of risk management and delivery of audit remediation activities. . Experience of leading live cyber incidents and the remediation actions . Experience of partnering with supplier teams for managed services and agile delivery of improvements. Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas. In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
AI Solution Architect Senior ManagerApplylocations: United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR111476 Be the one building AI-powered experiences where they matter most. At Genesys, we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people, systems, data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service, improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships. Help build, support and operate technology used by more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries - moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day. The Senior Manager, AI Solution Architecture leads a team of AI Architects responsible for designing, governing, and enabling innovative AI-powered customer experience solutions across the Genesys ecosystem. This role combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, conversational AI, customer experience technologies, cloud architecture, and people leadership to drive the successful adoption of AI solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.The ideal candidate is a strategic technology leader who can bridge business objectives, AI innovation, and technical execution while developing a high-performing team of architects. This role partners closely with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, Professional Services, Customer Success, and executive stakeholders to accelerate AI transformation initiatives for customers and the organization. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AI Solution Architects, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Establish performance goals, development plans, and career progression paths for team members. Drive the adoption of AI architecture standards, best practices, and governance frameworks. Support hiring, onboarding, and retention of top AI and cloud architecture talent. Promote continuous learning in emerging AI technologies, large language models (LLMs), generative AI, agentic AI, machine learning, and automation.AI Architecture Strategy Define and execute the AI architecture vision aligned with Genesys' AI strategy and customer experience transformation goals. Oversee the design and validation of complex AI solutions leveraging Genesys Cloud AI capabilities, conversational AI platforms, generative AI technologies, and third-party AI ecosystems. Establish architectural standards for AI solution scalability, security, observability, reliability, compliance, and responsible AI practices. Lead architectural reviews and provide guidance on AI deployment models, integration patterns, data architecture, and operationalization strategies. Serve as the escalation point for complex AI solution challenges and architectural decisions.Customer & Business Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to customers and executive stakeholders on AI transformation initiatives. Lead strategic AI discovery sessions, architecture workshops, executive briefings, and innovation engagements. Translate business objectives into AI-driven customer experience solutions that deliver measurable value. Support strategic sales opportunities through AI vision, solution design, technical leadership, and executive engagement. Help customers define AI adoption roadmaps, governance models, and business value frameworks.Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Product Management, Engineering, Data Science, Professional Services, Customer Success, and Sales organizations. Influence AI product direction by providing feedback from customer engagements and market trends. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define reusable AI frameworks, accelerators, and reference architectures. Support go-to-market initiatives and thought leadership around AI-driven customer experience innovation.Operational Excellence Define and monitor KPIs related to AI architecture effectiveness, adoption, customer outcomes, and team performance. Ensure consistency and quality across AI solution designs and customer engagements. Drive operational processes for AI governance, risk management, model lifecycle management, and architecture reviews. Promote responsible AI practices, including transparency, security, privacy, compliance, and ethical AI principles. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field. 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, AI, cloud technologies, or customer experience platforms. 5+ years of leadership experience managing architects, engineers, or technical consulting teams. Strong understanding of AI and machine learning concepts, including: Generative AI Large Language Models (LLMs) Conversational AI Agentic AI Systems Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Prompt Engineering AI Governance and Responsible AI Experience designing enterprise-scale AI solutions and cloud-native architectures. Knowledge of Genesys Cloud AI capabilities, customer engagement technologies, and contact center transformation initiatives. Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with AI platforms such as OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, Amazon Bedrock, Microsoft Azure AI, Anthropic, or similar ecosystems. Familiarity with vector databases, knowledge management systems, AI orchestration frameworks, and MLOps practices. Experience with data architecture, analytics, and enterprise integration patterns. Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) and AI-related certifications. Experience leading AI transformation initiatives in large enterprise environments. Leadership Competencies AI Innovation Leadership: Drives adoption of emerging AI technologies and identifies opportunities to create business value. Strategic Thinking: Aligns AI initiatives with business strategy, customer outcomes, and organizational objectives. Customer-Centric Mindset: Focuses on delivering measurable improvements in customer and employee experiences through AI. Technical Excellence: Demonstrates deep expertise in AI architectures, cloud platforms, and enterprise solution design. Talent Development: Builds and develops high-performing AI architecture teams. Influence & Collaboration: Effectively partners across technical, business, and executive stakeholders. Responsible AI Stewardship: Champions ethical, secure, transparent, and compliant AI solutions. Success Metrics AI revenue influence and strategic opportunity support. Customer adoption of AI solutions and measurable business outcomes. Quality, scalability, and governance of AI architectures. Team engagement, capability growth, and retention. Reusable AI assets, reference architectures, and best practices created. Executive stakeholder satisfaction and trusted advisor status. Contribution to Genesys' AI leadership and innovation objectives. Strategic Mission Lead the evolution of AI-powered customer experience architecture by enabling organizations to leverage conversational AI, generative AI, agentic automation, and intelligent orchestration to transform how customers and employees interact with brands, while ensuring scalability, governance, and business value at enterprise scale. Working at Genesys AI at enterprise scale - Build, support and operate AI-powered technology used by more than 8,000 organizations worldwide. 150+ new AI features were released in the last fiscal year. A flexible-first culture - Join a global team of nearly 7,000 employees with flexible ways of working designed to help people do their best work. Growth in the AI era - Build future-ready skills through mentorship, learning programs, leadership development and education support. Time to recharge and give back - Benefits include paid volunteer time, August Free Fridays, well-being resources and regionally tailored programs for employees and their families. Recognized globally - Genesys is Great Place to Work certified in 17 countries and 94% of employees are proud to tell others they work at Genesys.Learn more about our culture, AI innovation and sustainability commitments through our Careers site and Sustainability Report. What Happens After You Apply After you apply, here's what you can typically expect: Our Talent Acquisition team reviews your application with the hiring team. A Talent Acquisition Partner will review your application and, if your background is aligned, schedule a Zoom interview. Next, you'll meet the hiring manager and other members of the interview team. We aim to keep the process focused and respectful of your time, with no more than five interviews in most cases. After interviews are complete, our team will follow up with the final steps.Every application is reviewed by a person. Response times may vary by role and location, but our team will keep you informed throughout the process. Stay Connected Stay connected to learn more about how we're applying AI to customer and employee experience challenges and get notified when relevant opportunities become available.Get notified about relevant opportunities. # Be the one building what's next - where AI, experience and impact come together. Employee Referral If a Genesys employee referred you, please apply using the link they shared so we can connect your application to their referral. About Genesys: Genesys empowers more than 8,000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences. With agentic AI at its core, Genesys CloudTM is the AI-Powered Experience Orchestration platform that connects people, systems, data and AI across the enterprise. As a result, organizations can drive customer loyalty, growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces . click apply for full job details
28/07/2026
Full time
AI Solution Architect Senior ManagerApplylocations: United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR111476 Be the one building AI-powered experiences where they matter most. At Genesys, we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people, systems, data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service, improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships. Help build, support and operate technology used by more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries - moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day. The Senior Manager, AI Solution Architecture leads a team of AI Architects responsible for designing, governing, and enabling innovative AI-powered customer experience solutions across the Genesys ecosystem. This role combines deep expertise in artificial intelligence, conversational AI, customer experience technologies, cloud architecture, and people leadership to drive the successful adoption of AI solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes.The ideal candidate is a strategic technology leader who can bridge business objectives, AI innovation, and technical execution while developing a high-performing team of architects. This role partners closely with Sales, Product Management, Engineering, Professional Services, Customer Success, and executive stakeholders to accelerate AI transformation initiatives for customers and the organization. Key Responsibilities Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AI Solution Architects, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence. Establish performance goals, development plans, and career progression paths for team members. Drive the adoption of AI architecture standards, best practices, and governance frameworks. Support hiring, onboarding, and retention of top AI and cloud architecture talent. Promote continuous learning in emerging AI technologies, large language models (LLMs), generative AI, agentic AI, machine learning, and automation.AI Architecture Strategy Define and execute the AI architecture vision aligned with Genesys' AI strategy and customer experience transformation goals. Oversee the design and validation of complex AI solutions leveraging Genesys Cloud AI capabilities, conversational AI platforms, generative AI technologies, and third-party AI ecosystems. Establish architectural standards for AI solution scalability, security, observability, reliability, compliance, and responsible AI practices. Lead architectural reviews and provide guidance on AI deployment models, integration patterns, data architecture, and operationalization strategies. Serve as the escalation point for complex AI solution challenges and architectural decisions.Customer & Business Engagement Act as a trusted advisor to customers and executive stakeholders on AI transformation initiatives. Lead strategic AI discovery sessions, architecture workshops, executive briefings, and innovation engagements. Translate business objectives into AI-driven customer experience solutions that deliver measurable value. Support strategic sales opportunities through AI vision, solution design, technical leadership, and executive engagement. Help customers define AI adoption roadmaps, governance models, and business value frameworks.Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Product Management, Engineering, Data Science, Professional Services, Customer Success, and Sales organizations. Influence AI product direction by providing feedback from customer engagements and market trends. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to define reusable AI frameworks, accelerators, and reference architectures. Support go-to-market initiatives and thought leadership around AI-driven customer experience innovation.Operational Excellence Define and monitor KPIs related to AI architecture effectiveness, adoption, customer outcomes, and team performance. Ensure consistency and quality across AI solution designs and customer engagements. Drive operational processes for AI governance, risk management, model lifecycle management, and architecture reviews. Promote responsible AI practices, including transparency, security, privacy, compliance, and ethical AI principles. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or related field. 10+ years of experience in enterprise architecture, solution architecture, AI, cloud technologies, or customer experience platforms. 5+ years of leadership experience managing architects, engineers, or technical consulting teams. Strong understanding of AI and machine learning concepts, including: Generative AI Large Language Models (LLMs) Conversational AI Agentic AI Systems Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) Prompt Engineering AI Governance and Responsible AI Experience designing enterprise-scale AI solutions and cloud-native architectures. Knowledge of Genesys Cloud AI capabilities, customer engagement technologies, and contact center transformation initiatives. Strong executive communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills. Preferred Qualifications Experience with AI platforms such as OpenAI, Google Vertex AI, Amazon Bedrock, Microsoft Azure AI, Anthropic, or similar ecosystems. Familiarity with vector databases, knowledge management systems, AI orchestration frameworks, and MLOps practices. Experience with data architecture, analytics, and enterprise integration patterns. Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) and AI-related certifications. Experience leading AI transformation initiatives in large enterprise environments. Leadership Competencies AI Innovation Leadership: Drives adoption of emerging AI technologies and identifies opportunities to create business value. Strategic Thinking: Aligns AI initiatives with business strategy, customer outcomes, and organizational objectives. Customer-Centric Mindset: Focuses on delivering measurable improvements in customer and employee experiences through AI. Technical Excellence: Demonstrates deep expertise in AI architectures, cloud platforms, and enterprise solution design. Talent Development: Builds and develops high-performing AI architecture teams. Influence & Collaboration: Effectively partners across technical, business, and executive stakeholders. Responsible AI Stewardship: Champions ethical, secure, transparent, and compliant AI solutions. Success Metrics AI revenue influence and strategic opportunity support. Customer adoption of AI solutions and measurable business outcomes. Quality, scalability, and governance of AI architectures. Team engagement, capability growth, and retention. Reusable AI assets, reference architectures, and best practices created. Executive stakeholder satisfaction and trusted advisor status. Contribution to Genesys' AI leadership and innovation objectives. Strategic Mission Lead the evolution of AI-powered customer experience architecture by enabling organizations to leverage conversational AI, generative AI, agentic automation, and intelligent orchestration to transform how customers and employees interact with brands, while ensuring scalability, governance, and business value at enterprise scale. Working at Genesys AI at enterprise scale - Build, support and operate AI-powered technology used by more than 8,000 organizations worldwide. 150+ new AI features were released in the last fiscal year. A flexible-first culture - Join a global team of nearly 7,000 employees with flexible ways of working designed to help people do their best work. Growth in the AI era - Build future-ready skills through mentorship, learning programs, leadership development and education support. Time to recharge and give back - Benefits include paid volunteer time, August Free Fridays, well-being resources and regionally tailored programs for employees and their families. Recognized globally - Genesys is Great Place to Work certified in 17 countries and 94% of employees are proud to tell others they work at Genesys.Learn more about our culture, AI innovation and sustainability commitments through our Careers site and Sustainability Report. What Happens After You Apply After you apply, here's what you can typically expect: Our Talent Acquisition team reviews your application with the hiring team. A Talent Acquisition Partner will review your application and, if your background is aligned, schedule a Zoom interview. Next, you'll meet the hiring manager and other members of the interview team. We aim to keep the process focused and respectful of your time, with no more than five interviews in most cases. After interviews are complete, our team will follow up with the final steps.Every application is reviewed by a person. Response times may vary by role and location, but our team will keep you informed throughout the process. Stay Connected Stay connected to learn more about how we're applying AI to customer and employee experience challenges and get notified when relevant opportunities become available.Get notified about relevant opportunities. # Be the one building what's next - where AI, experience and impact come together. Employee Referral If a Genesys employee referred you, please apply using the link they shared so we can connect your application to their referral. About Genesys: Genesys empowers more than 8,000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences. With agentic AI at its core, Genesys CloudTM is the AI-Powered Experience Orchestration platform that connects people, systems, data and AI across the enterprise. As a result, organizations can drive customer loyalty, growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces . click apply for full job details
AWS Solutions Architect - 2 days Cambridge/hybrid and remote - £345 Skills & Experience Deep AWS expertise across core compute, storage, and networking services Experience with service mesh (Istio, AWS App Mesh, Linkerd) Microservices design: DDD, API design, service mesh, resilience patterns Data architecture: streaming pipelines, data warehousing, data lakes Event-driven patterns: Kafka, SQS/SNS, EventBridge, Kinesis Serverless-first architecture and Lambda-optimised design patterns Infrastructure as Code: Terraform and/or AWS CDK Multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architecture exposure Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, ECS FinOps tooling: AWS Cost Explorer, Kubecost, CloudHealth CI/CD pipelines and DevOps culture and practices Experience mentoring and developing senior engineering talent Strong verbal and written communication skills Familiarity with zero-trust networking and advanced IAM patterns AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional Role Architecture Design & Governance Define end-to-end system architectures aligned with business goals and engineering capabilities. Establish and enforce design principles, architectural standards, and best practices. Conduct architecture reviews, threat modelling sessions, and design critiques. Own and maintain technical roadmaps across multiple product domains. Microservices Strategy Lead service decomposition efforts using Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles. Define domain boundaries, bounded contexts, and inter-service communication contracts. Design RESTful, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs with a focus on backward compatibility and versioning. Set patterns for service resilience: circuit breakers, retries, bulkheads, and rate limiting. Establish observability standards: distributed tracing, structured logging, and metrics. Event-Driven Architecture Design event streaming and async messaging systems using Apache Kafka, Amazon SQS/SNS, EventBridge, and Kinesis. Define and enforce event schema standards and schema evolution strategies. Implement event sourcing, CQRS, and saga orchestration patterns where appropriate. Govern event-driven data flows across bounded contexts and third-party integrations. AWS Cloud Engineering Design AWS infrastructure using EKS, Lambda, ECS/Fargate, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, CloudFront, and VPC networking. Define Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards using Terraform and/or AWS CDK. Oversee multi-account AWS organisation structure, landing zones, and guardrails (AWS Control Tower). Lead cloud migration and modernisation initiatives from on-premise to AWS. Stakeholder Engagement Partner with engineering leads, product managers, and C-suite to align technical strategy with business objectives. Present architecture proposals, trade-off analyses, and risk assessments to technical and non-technical audiences. Act as a trusted advisor to external clients or partners where required. Mentor and upskill senior engineers on architecture patterns and cloud-native practices. Security, Reliability & Cost Embed security into architecture from day one: IAM, KMS, WAF, AWS Shield, and secrets management. Design for reliability using multi-AZ deployments, DR strategies, and defined SLAs/SLOs. Drive FinOps practices: right-sizing, reserved capacity planning, and cloud cost optimisation.
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AWS Solutions Architect - 2 days Cambridge/hybrid and remote - £345 Skills & Experience Deep AWS expertise across core compute, storage, and networking services Experience with service mesh (Istio, AWS App Mesh, Linkerd) Microservices design: DDD, API design, service mesh, resilience patterns Data architecture: streaming pipelines, data warehousing, data lakes Event-driven patterns: Kafka, SQS/SNS, EventBridge, Kinesis Serverless-first architecture and Lambda-optimised design patterns Infrastructure as Code: Terraform and/or AWS CDK Multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architecture exposure Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, ECS FinOps tooling: AWS Cost Explorer, Kubecost, CloudHealth CI/CD pipelines and DevOps culture and practices Experience mentoring and developing senior engineering talent Strong verbal and written communication skills Familiarity with zero-trust networking and advanced IAM patterns AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional Role Architecture Design & Governance Define end-to-end system architectures aligned with business goals and engineering capabilities. Establish and enforce design principles, architectural standards, and best practices. Conduct architecture reviews, threat modelling sessions, and design critiques. Own and maintain technical roadmaps across multiple product domains. Microservices Strategy Lead service decomposition efforts using Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles. Define domain boundaries, bounded contexts, and inter-service communication contracts. Design RESTful, GraphQL, and gRPC APIs with a focus on backward compatibility and versioning. Set patterns for service resilience: circuit breakers, retries, bulkheads, and rate limiting. Establish observability standards: distributed tracing, structured logging, and metrics. Event-Driven Architecture Design event streaming and async messaging systems using Apache Kafka, Amazon SQS/SNS, EventBridge, and Kinesis. Define and enforce event schema standards and schema evolution strategies. Implement event sourcing, CQRS, and saga orchestration patterns where appropriate. Govern event-driven data flows across bounded contexts and third-party integrations. AWS Cloud Engineering Design AWS infrastructure using EKS, Lambda, ECS/Fargate, RDS, DynamoDB, S3, CloudFront, and VPC networking. Define Infrastructure as Code (IaC) standards using Terraform and/or AWS CDK. Oversee multi-account AWS organisation structure, landing zones, and guardrails (AWS Control Tower). Lead cloud migration and modernisation initiatives from on-premise to AWS. Stakeholder Engagement Partner with engineering leads, product managers, and C-suite to align technical strategy with business objectives. Present architecture proposals, trade-off analyses, and risk assessments to technical and non-technical audiences. Act as a trusted advisor to external clients or partners where required. Mentor and upskill senior engineers on architecture patterns and cloud-native practices. Security, Reliability & Cost Embed security into architecture from day one: IAM, KMS, WAF, AWS Shield, and secrets management. Design for reliability using multi-AZ deployments, DR strategies, and defined SLAs/SLOs. Drive FinOps practices: right-sizing, reserved capacity planning, and cloud cost optimisation.
Job Description As the Global Industrial Cybersecurity Manager, you will execute and enhance Hitachi Energy's global Industrial Cybersecurity (ICS) Program across all manufacturing, assembly, and test facilities. In this role, you will be responsible for both strategic and operational leadership, ensuring robust governance, risk management, and compliance practices while driving daily program execution and fostering strong collaboration across business units. Your expertise in industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) will guide our efforts to protect critical control systems and networks from cyber threats, ensuring the safety, integrity, and resilience of our industrial processes. You will play a pivotal role in aligning our ICS initiatives with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and the broader enterprise cybersecurity strategy. This is a senior-level position that combines governance and compliance oversight with hands on program management and deep IC domain expertise. How you'll make an impact Governance & Compliance: Develop and maintain comprehensive IC policies, standards and guidelines ensuring alignment with international standards (IEC62443, NIST CSF) and regulatory requirements such as NIS2 and ISO. Establish structured governance processes and promote risk aware decision making across industrial operations. Risk Management: Oversee IC risk assessments and mitigation strategies for critical industrial assets. Monitor risk posture, identify security gaps, and track remediation through metrics and dashboards. Program & Operations Leadership: Lead day to day operations of the IC Program; projects and initiatives from core control implementations to site level enhancements - ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget, while managing resources and vendor relationships. Stakeholder Coordination & Operating Model: Collaborate with cross functional leaders (e.g., in IT, Operations, and Business Units) to integrate IC requirements into operational processes and technology roadmaps. Serve as a liaison between industrial sites and central cybersecurity functions, aligning OT security measures with global cybersecurity frameworks and incident response procedures. Leadership & Team Development: Lead and mentor a high performing team of IC professionals, providing direction, setting clear objectives, managing performance, and fostering professional growth. Champion a culture of accountability, excellence, and innovation, ensuring the team is motivated and aligned with Hitachi Energy's strategic goals. Incident Response & Issue Escalation: Serve as a primary escalation point for OT/IC security incidents. Coordinate identification, investigation, and resolution in partnership with CDC and site responders, minimizing operational disruptions. Technical Oversight & Domain Expertise: Provide senior technical guidance in OT/IC cybersecurity - e.g., advising on architecture hardening and implementation of key security controls in industrial networks (such as network segmentation, secure remote access, secure file transfer, IC monitoring). Apply deep knowledge of industrial protocols, IC/SCADA systems, and safety critical processes to inform security architecture decisions. Program Integration & Support Services: Support the integration of new cybersecurity technologies and tools into OT/IC environments in partnership with the global Cybersecurity Architecture & Engineering teams. Work with Threat Intelligence to incorporate IC specific threat modeling, improving our ability to proactively identify vulnerabilities and mitigate threats. Awareness & Training: Drive advanced security awareness and training programs targeted at OT/IC stakeholders (e.g., plant managers, engineers, technicians), building a proactive security culture on the factory floor. Promote security best practices by educating employees at all levels about IC/OT cyber risks and required controls. Continuous Improvement: Monitor OT threats, technologies, and regulatory changes, and continuously adapt and maintain a state of the art defense. Proactively engage with industry forums, standards bodies, and cybersecurity communities to bring innovative practices and keep Hitachi Energy ahead of evolving threats and trends. Strategic Initiatives & Advocacy: Act as a senior advisor for OT/IC cybersecurity initiatives, working with global and business unit teams to ensure projects receive expert guidance and are aligned with the OT/IC strategy. Represent the IC Program in leadership forums to ensure cyber risk and resilience considerations are embedded in business decisions. Your background Education & Certifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Technology, or a related field. Advanced cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GICSP) or relevant risk management certifications (e.g., CGEIT, CRISC) are highly desirable. Industrial Cybersecurity Expertise: Extensive hands on experience in cybersecurity (minimum 8-10+ years) with a significant focus on industrial control systems (ICS), operational technology (OT), and critical infrastructure protection. Strong domain knowledge of IC/SCADA systems, OT network architectures, and associated cybersecurity challenges. Governance & Risk Management: Proven expertise in cybersecurity governance and risk management, including developing and implementing risk assessment frameworks and effective OT security control systems in large organizations. Familiarity with global cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., IEC62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIS2 Directive, ISO27001) and experience ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards. Program & Project Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading complex, multi stakeholder cybersecurity initiatives, managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering results on time and within budget. Skilled in collaborating across diverse functions and geographies, balancing shifting priorities in dynamic environments. Experience managing external vendors and partners to achieve program goals. Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership abilities in building, mentoring, and motivating multi disciplinary cybersecurity teams to achieve operational excellence and foster a proactive security culture. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear business terms and to influence and engage senior stakeholders across engineering, operations, and business leadership. Strategic & Analytical Mindset: Strategic thinker with strong business acumen, understanding how IC impacts organizational risk profile, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity. Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills, with the capacity to make informed, timely decisions under pressure. Other: High degree of initiative, integrity, and a collaborative mindset in supporting company goals. Willingness to travel to various sites globally as needed to engage local teams and oversee program implementation. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of AI and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including AI supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice. Background Screening and Security Checks As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.
28/07/2026
Full time
Job Description As the Global Industrial Cybersecurity Manager, you will execute and enhance Hitachi Energy's global Industrial Cybersecurity (ICS) Program across all manufacturing, assembly, and test facilities. In this role, you will be responsible for both strategic and operational leadership, ensuring robust governance, risk management, and compliance practices while driving daily program execution and fostering strong collaboration across business units. Your expertise in industrial control systems and operational technology (OT) will guide our efforts to protect critical control systems and networks from cyber threats, ensuring the safety, integrity, and resilience of our industrial processes. You will play a pivotal role in aligning our ICS initiatives with corporate objectives, regulatory requirements, and the broader enterprise cybersecurity strategy. This is a senior-level position that combines governance and compliance oversight with hands on program management and deep IC domain expertise. How you'll make an impact Governance & Compliance: Develop and maintain comprehensive IC policies, standards and guidelines ensuring alignment with international standards (IEC62443, NIST CSF) and regulatory requirements such as NIS2 and ISO. Establish structured governance processes and promote risk aware decision making across industrial operations. Risk Management: Oversee IC risk assessments and mitigation strategies for critical industrial assets. Monitor risk posture, identify security gaps, and track remediation through metrics and dashboards. Program & Operations Leadership: Lead day to day operations of the IC Program; projects and initiatives from core control implementations to site level enhancements - ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget, while managing resources and vendor relationships. Stakeholder Coordination & Operating Model: Collaborate with cross functional leaders (e.g., in IT, Operations, and Business Units) to integrate IC requirements into operational processes and technology roadmaps. Serve as a liaison between industrial sites and central cybersecurity functions, aligning OT security measures with global cybersecurity frameworks and incident response procedures. Leadership & Team Development: Lead and mentor a high performing team of IC professionals, providing direction, setting clear objectives, managing performance, and fostering professional growth. Champion a culture of accountability, excellence, and innovation, ensuring the team is motivated and aligned with Hitachi Energy's strategic goals. Incident Response & Issue Escalation: Serve as a primary escalation point for OT/IC security incidents. Coordinate identification, investigation, and resolution in partnership with CDC and site responders, minimizing operational disruptions. Technical Oversight & Domain Expertise: Provide senior technical guidance in OT/IC cybersecurity - e.g., advising on architecture hardening and implementation of key security controls in industrial networks (such as network segmentation, secure remote access, secure file transfer, IC monitoring). Apply deep knowledge of industrial protocols, IC/SCADA systems, and safety critical processes to inform security architecture decisions. Program Integration & Support Services: Support the integration of new cybersecurity technologies and tools into OT/IC environments in partnership with the global Cybersecurity Architecture & Engineering teams. Work with Threat Intelligence to incorporate IC specific threat modeling, improving our ability to proactively identify vulnerabilities and mitigate threats. Awareness & Training: Drive advanced security awareness and training programs targeted at OT/IC stakeholders (e.g., plant managers, engineers, technicians), building a proactive security culture on the factory floor. Promote security best practices by educating employees at all levels about IC/OT cyber risks and required controls. Continuous Improvement: Monitor OT threats, technologies, and regulatory changes, and continuously adapt and maintain a state of the art defense. Proactively engage with industry forums, standards bodies, and cybersecurity communities to bring innovative practices and keep Hitachi Energy ahead of evolving threats and trends. Strategic Initiatives & Advocacy: Act as a senior advisor for OT/IC cybersecurity initiatives, working with global and business unit teams to ensure projects receive expert guidance and are aligned with the OT/IC strategy. Represent the IC Program in leadership forums to ensure cyber risk and resilience considerations are embedded in business decisions. Your background Education & Certifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Technology, or a related field. Advanced cybersecurity certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM, GICSP) or relevant risk management certifications (e.g., CGEIT, CRISC) are highly desirable. Industrial Cybersecurity Expertise: Extensive hands on experience in cybersecurity (minimum 8-10+ years) with a significant focus on industrial control systems (ICS), operational technology (OT), and critical infrastructure protection. Strong domain knowledge of IC/SCADA systems, OT network architectures, and associated cybersecurity challenges. Governance & Risk Management: Proven expertise in cybersecurity governance and risk management, including developing and implementing risk assessment frameworks and effective OT security control systems in large organizations. Familiarity with global cybersecurity frameworks and standards (e.g., IEC62443, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIS2 Directive, ISO27001) and experience ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory and industry standards. Program & Project Leadership: Demonstrated success in leading complex, multi stakeholder cybersecurity initiatives, managing multiple projects simultaneously and delivering results on time and within budget. Skilled in collaborating across diverse functions and geographies, balancing shifting priorities in dynamic environments. Experience managing external vendors and partners to achieve program goals. Leadership & Communication: Strong leadership abilities in building, mentoring, and motivating multi disciplinary cybersecurity teams to achieve operational excellence and foster a proactive security culture. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to translate complex technical topics into clear business terms and to influence and engage senior stakeholders across engineering, operations, and business leadership. Strategic & Analytical Mindset: Strategic thinker with strong business acumen, understanding how IC impacts organizational risk profile, regulatory compliance, and operational continuity. Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills, with the capacity to make informed, timely decisions under pressure. Other: High degree of initiative, integrity, and a collaborative mindset in supporting company goals. Willingness to travel to various sites globally as needed to engage local teams and oversee program implementation. Accessibility and reasonable accommodation Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a general inquiry form on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process. This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response. Use of AI and automated tools in recruitment As part of our recruitment process, Hitachi Energy uses digital and automated tools, including AI supported solutions, to assist with activities such as application screening, job matching, and interview scheduling. These tools are designed to support our recruiters and do not replace human decision making. Candidate data is processed in accordance with applicable data protection and employment laws as well as Hitachi's Global Data Privacy Notice. Background Screening and Security Checks As part of the hiring process, Hitachi Energy conducts pre employment background checks that may include verification of employment history, education, criminal records, and other relevant information, in accordance with applicable laws. For certain roles-particularly those involving access to sensitive information, financial responsibilities, client data, regulated environments, or security sensitive functions-additional or more comprehensive background or security screenings may be required. These may include, but are not limited to, enhanced criminal history checks, credit history reviews (where legally permissible), sanctions screening, or other due diligence measures aligned with the responsibilities of the position. The scope and depth of any background or security review will be determined based on the nature of the role and business necessity, and will always be conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Candidates will be notified and, where required, asked to provide consent prior to the initiation of any such checks.
Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This It Project Manager role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. At Saab, we are constantly looking ahead and pushing boundaries on what s considered technically possible. Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking a passionate, talented and highly motivated technical IT Project Manager. Responsible for delivering complex IT projects and supporting the delivery of IT change initiatives across Saab UK. Working closely with and reporting to the Senior IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering assigned IT projects or workstreams, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and to the required quality standards. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the end-to-end delivery of IT infrastructure and change projects, from initiation through to completion, under the guidance of senior project leadership. Developing and maintaining project plans, working with internal teams and third-party suppliers to coordinate resources and activities effectively. Managing day-to-day project activities, tracking progress, and escalating risks, issues, and dependencies as appropriate. Ensuring project deliverables meet required quality and governance standards, adhering to Saab UK's project management frameworks. Assisting with budget tracking, forecasting, and change control, ensuring impacts to scope, schedule, and cost are clearly understood and communicated. Collaborating with technical teams to coordinate IT changes across infrastructure environments, leveraging a solid general understanding of IT systems. Building strong working relationships with stakeholders, providing clear and timely updates to support informed decision-making. Acting as a key point of contact for assigned projects or workstreams, ensuring effective communication and smooth delivery. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex and secure IT environments, while developing project delivery expertise within a collaborative and innovative organisation. Skills and Experience: Demonstrable IT experience with exposure to the full project lifecycle Experience supporting or delivering IT projects across a range of technology areas, such as: Infrastructure (networks, servers, storage) Networking Windows, Linux, VMware/Hyper-V IT security Good technical understanding with the ability to work effectively within structured or secure IT environments Proficient in the use of project planning and tracking tools Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage tasks and identify dependencies across project activities Understanding of project governance and quality standards, with experience working within defined frameworks Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Clear and effective communication and presentation skills Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at various levels Collaborative team player with the ability to support and coordinate cross-functional teams By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
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Introduction Saab UK is part of Scandinavia's largest defence company, bringing together the best of Swedish and British innovation. Saab offers world-leading solutions and services in defence, aviation, space, and civil security to keep people and society safe. Our UK presence has been growing at pace, meaning we can offer a wide range of opportunities for personal fulfilment and career growth. We currently employ over 600 people across eight sites in the UK, and our specialisations include software engineering, underwater robotics, radars, AI, and armed forces training. The Role: This It Project Manager role is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. At Saab, we are constantly looking ahead and pushing boundaries on what s considered technically possible. Saab is expanding in the UK and we are now seeking a passionate, talented and highly motivated technical IT Project Manager. Responsible for delivering complex IT projects and supporting the delivery of IT change initiatives across Saab UK. Working closely with and reporting to the Senior IT Project Manager, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering assigned IT projects or workstreams, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and to the required quality standards. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the end-to-end delivery of IT infrastructure and change projects, from initiation through to completion, under the guidance of senior project leadership. Developing and maintaining project plans, working with internal teams and third-party suppliers to coordinate resources and activities effectively. Managing day-to-day project activities, tracking progress, and escalating risks, issues, and dependencies as appropriate. Ensuring project deliverables meet required quality and governance standards, adhering to Saab UK's project management frameworks. Assisting with budget tracking, forecasting, and change control, ensuring impacts to scope, schedule, and cost are clearly understood and communicated. Collaborating with technical teams to coordinate IT changes across infrastructure environments, leveraging a solid general understanding of IT systems. Building strong working relationships with stakeholders, providing clear and timely updates to support informed decision-making. Acting as a key point of contact for assigned projects or workstreams, ensuring effective communication and smooth delivery. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to complex and secure IT environments, while developing project delivery expertise within a collaborative and innovative organisation. Skills and Experience: Demonstrable IT experience with exposure to the full project lifecycle Experience supporting or delivering IT projects across a range of technology areas, such as: Infrastructure (networks, servers, storage) Networking Windows, Linux, VMware/Hyper-V IT security Good technical understanding with the ability to work effectively within structured or secure IT environments Proficient in the use of project planning and tracking tools Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to manage tasks and identify dependencies across project activities Understanding of project governance and quality standards, with experience working within defined frameworks Self-motivated, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment Clear and effective communication and presentation skills Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at various levels Collaborative team player with the ability to support and coordinate cross-functional teams By submitting an application to Saab UK you consent to undertaking workforce screening activities that may include but are not limited to: Baseline Personnel Security checks, National Security Vetting, reference checks, verification of working rights and in all circumstances preferred candidates will be placed through a security interview.
Data Architect - £656 per day inside IR35 - 6 months - Telford - 2 days onsite per week This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices. This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements (5 years). If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK Description In this role, you will help to shape and deliver data and analytics solutions that directly support client priorities: improving efficiency, maximising revenues, reducing fraud and responding rapidly to policy challenges. We are looking for Data Architects with a specialism in data-related technologies who can operate across the full data life cycle and design enterprise-level data architecture for complex programmes. These include cloud migrations, data management, data virtualisation, lakehouse deployments and the creation of modern data pipelines. You'll put client requirements and industry best practice at the heart of delivery to help build world-class solutions that move from design into live service safely and successfully. Our Data Architects act as technical leaders from the outset. They own end-to-end solution design through delivery and implementation into live operation. The successful candidate will often support the development of commercial proposals and provide technical solution governance throughout the life cycle. Key Responsibilities As a Data Architect, you will take ownership of the solution design and guide delivery teams through complex technical decisions ensuring solutions are robust, governable and deliverable into live service. Key responsibilities include: * Designing data architectures, including cataloguing, metadata, lineage, quality, ownership and classification, to ensure data is trusted, discoverable, secure and fit for purpose from source to consumption. * Taking architectural ownership of how data is designed for consumption by both humans and autonomous agents, including analytics users, applications and AI driven services. * Providing architectural direction on the safe and governed adoption of AI and agent based capabilities within data and analytics platforms * Producing architectures and designs for complex end-to-end data solutions, including data storage and management, ETL/ELT, reporting and analytics * Advising clients on architecture/infrastructure, platform and engineering best practices across data warehouse/data lake solutions and modelling concepts * Taking ownership of client requirements, deliverables and accountabilities, ensuring adherence to architecture governance processes, industry best practices and alignment with the client's architecture vision * Driving solution development and documentation, ensuring good architectural practices are applied throughout the life cycle * Providing architectural oversight and direction on behalf of our clients, including governance at all stages * Building trusted-advisor relationships with clients through boldness, honesty and credible technical leadership * Managing relationships with vendors, third parties and key internal stakeholders * Owning technical problem management and resolution relevant to the solution development * Contributing to and actively participating in the Architecture practice and community Skills and Experience Essential You bring strong, hands-on data architecture experience and the ability to lead technical delivery in complex environments. You'll be credible with both senior client stakeholders and internal delivery leadership and comfortable making decisions that balance technical quality, risk and delivery outcomes. We're looking for demonstrable experience in: * Multiple data storage technologies used in data warehouse and data lake solutions, such as: o Relational DBMS o NoSQL o Graph databases o Cloud object storage o DB as a service * Architecture and design concepts for ETL/ELT solutions, using a range of tooling * Designing and applying data virtualisation technologies, particularly at enterprise scale * Architecture and design concepts for data exploitation solutions and technologies, including: o Analytics (eg, SAS, R) o Reporting (eg, Pentaho Business Analytics, Power BI) o APIs (eg, Java, Denodo) * Expertise in data modelling within large, complex IT estates, implementing multiple data architectures and integrating data management/governance tooling * Modern ways of working such as Agile, CI/CD, DevOps and test automation * Delivery across on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments, including cloud migration programmes * Setting direction and technical scope, building/leading technical teams and managing technical deliverables * Strong communication, influencing and facilitation skills-especially for troubleshooting, problem-solving and decision-making * Resilience, flexibility and ability to adapt to changing schedules and priorities. A drive to deliver results and exceed client expectations-bringing clear personal value to every engagement * Integrating third-party products into complex estates, managing interdependencies and leading end-to-end delivery in multi-supplier engagements Desirable If you have any of the following, it will help you stand out: * Experience with lakehouse deployments and modern cloud-native data platforms * Practical understanding of the real-world impact and usage of AI services to enhance and improve data quality, consumption and processing * Experience contributing to commercial proposals, bids, or shaping technical approaches for client engagements * Demonstrated experience owning or operating architecture governance across a programme life cycle, including design assurance and decision control Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
28/07/2026
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Data Architect - £656 per day inside IR35 - 6 months - Telford - 2 days onsite per week This temporary contract is inside IR35 and will require working under the direction of the client delivery manager as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The successful candidate will follow established delivery processes and working practices. This role requires the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting at SC level. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements (5 years). If applicable, reserved post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK Description In this role, you will help to shape and deliver data and analytics solutions that directly support client priorities: improving efficiency, maximising revenues, reducing fraud and responding rapidly to policy challenges. We are looking for Data Architects with a specialism in data-related technologies who can operate across the full data life cycle and design enterprise-level data architecture for complex programmes. These include cloud migrations, data management, data virtualisation, lakehouse deployments and the creation of modern data pipelines. You'll put client requirements and industry best practice at the heart of delivery to help build world-class solutions that move from design into live service safely and successfully. Our Data Architects act as technical leaders from the outset. They own end-to-end solution design through delivery and implementation into live operation. The successful candidate will often support the development of commercial proposals and provide technical solution governance throughout the life cycle. Key Responsibilities As a Data Architect, you will take ownership of the solution design and guide delivery teams through complex technical decisions ensuring solutions are robust, governable and deliverable into live service. Key responsibilities include: * Designing data architectures, including cataloguing, metadata, lineage, quality, ownership and classification, to ensure data is trusted, discoverable, secure and fit for purpose from source to consumption. * Taking architectural ownership of how data is designed for consumption by both humans and autonomous agents, including analytics users, applications and AI driven services. * Providing architectural direction on the safe and governed adoption of AI and agent based capabilities within data and analytics platforms * Producing architectures and designs for complex end-to-end data solutions, including data storage and management, ETL/ELT, reporting and analytics * Advising clients on architecture/infrastructure, platform and engineering best practices across data warehouse/data lake solutions and modelling concepts * Taking ownership of client requirements, deliverables and accountabilities, ensuring adherence to architecture governance processes, industry best practices and alignment with the client's architecture vision * Driving solution development and documentation, ensuring good architectural practices are applied throughout the life cycle * Providing architectural oversight and direction on behalf of our clients, including governance at all stages * Building trusted-advisor relationships with clients through boldness, honesty and credible technical leadership * Managing relationships with vendors, third parties and key internal stakeholders * Owning technical problem management and resolution relevant to the solution development * Contributing to and actively participating in the Architecture practice and community Skills and Experience Essential You bring strong, hands-on data architecture experience and the ability to lead technical delivery in complex environments. You'll be credible with both senior client stakeholders and internal delivery leadership and comfortable making decisions that balance technical quality, risk and delivery outcomes. We're looking for demonstrable experience in: * Multiple data storage technologies used in data warehouse and data lake solutions, such as: o Relational DBMS o NoSQL o Graph databases o Cloud object storage o DB as a service * Architecture and design concepts for ETL/ELT solutions, using a range of tooling * Designing and applying data virtualisation technologies, particularly at enterprise scale * Architecture and design concepts for data exploitation solutions and technologies, including: o Analytics (eg, SAS, R) o Reporting (eg, Pentaho Business Analytics, Power BI) o APIs (eg, Java, Denodo) * Expertise in data modelling within large, complex IT estates, implementing multiple data architectures and integrating data management/governance tooling * Modern ways of working such as Agile, CI/CD, DevOps and test automation * Delivery across on-premise, cloud and hybrid environments, including cloud migration programmes * Setting direction and technical scope, building/leading technical teams and managing technical deliverables * Strong communication, influencing and facilitation skills-especially for troubleshooting, problem-solving and decision-making * Resilience, flexibility and ability to adapt to changing schedules and priorities. A drive to deliver results and exceed client expectations-bringing clear personal value to every engagement * Integrating third-party products into complex estates, managing interdependencies and leading end-to-end delivery in multi-supplier engagements Desirable If you have any of the following, it will help you stand out: * Experience with lakehouse deployments and modern cloud-native data platforms * Practical understanding of the real-world impact and usage of AI services to enhance and improve data quality, consumption and processing * Experience contributing to commercial proposals, bids, or shaping technical approaches for client engagements * Demonstrated experience owning or operating architecture governance across a programme life cycle, including design assurance and decision control Damia Group Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept our Data Protection Policy which can be found on our website. Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job. Should the role require the successful candidate to undergo and be eligible for UK Security Vetting. Clearance sponsorship will be provided where required. Due to the nature of the work, candidates should meet the relevant residency requirements. If applicable, Reserved Post nationality restrictions will be confirmed by the client. Damia is committed to inclusive recruitment and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. Damia Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and in accordance to Conduct Regulations 2003.
The Opportunity:Nigel Wright is delighted to have been retained by a growing manufacturing client, to lead the search for a newly created Defence Business Development Manager. The company supplies its products into multiple sectors and has seen growth in its defence revenue stream in recent years, without having been particularly proactive. Having recently taken on investment, driving its defence revenue stream is a key strategic objective in the coming years. The role is a hybrid market facing position, with a requirement for circa 2 days per week at the Company HQ in East Anglia.Role Profile: Build and deliver a Defence go-to-market plan that sets business development and account management goals, target segments, routes-to-market and a rolling 12-24 month action plan. Identify and develop new customers across the Defence sector on a proactive basis, while directly managing and growing existing customer accounts. Map and target end users, MoD departments and agencies, OEMs, system integrators and supply chain partners (Prime to Tier 3) to identify "operational and product gaps" where the Company's engineering, R&D and manufacturing capability can add value. Be accountable for achieving agreed quarterly and annual sales targets (including value, margin and mix, as applicable). Lead on tenders, proposals, pricing and bid governance. Identify, review and support implementation of accreditations and approvals relevant to defence business (including customer-specific requirements), working with internal owners to maintain compliance. Work with government and sector support bodies that facilitate defence market access and growth (e.g. introductions, programmes, innovation/CR&D opportunities and industry networks). Proactively generate leads through research and attendance at relevant tradeshows / exhibitions. Identify, qualify, acquire, train and launch indirect sales channel partners (e.g., distributors, resellers and specialist partners). Maintain disciplined CRM usage for all opportunities, contacts, activities and forecasting; ensure data quality to support management reporting and decision making. Prepare and submit structured monthly activity reports to the Sales & Management Team covering pipeline status, key account activity, risks, competitor insights and next actions. Work collaboratively with Engineering, Design, Operations, Quality and Finance to translate requirements into deliverable solutions and to support accurate resource planning and risk management. Contribute to marketing and brand activity by providing sector insight, case studies and content that supports credibility and lead generation. Package: Up to £80K (inclusive of car allowance). Bonus scheme to be defined. Person Specification: UK citizen, capable of attaining and holding UK Security Clearance (SC), with the ability to progress to DV if required. A track record of business development within the defence supply chain, and an understanding of the defence procurement pathways. Comfortable with circa 2 days per week at the East Anglia HQ (potentially with a weekly overnight stay if not commutable). A proactive business development and networking inclination and comfortable representing an organisation at exhibitions, trade shows, customer meetings and pitches.
28/07/2026
Full time
The Opportunity:Nigel Wright is delighted to have been retained by a growing manufacturing client, to lead the search for a newly created Defence Business Development Manager. The company supplies its products into multiple sectors and has seen growth in its defence revenue stream in recent years, without having been particularly proactive. Having recently taken on investment, driving its defence revenue stream is a key strategic objective in the coming years. The role is a hybrid market facing position, with a requirement for circa 2 days per week at the Company HQ in East Anglia.Role Profile: Build and deliver a Defence go-to-market plan that sets business development and account management goals, target segments, routes-to-market and a rolling 12-24 month action plan. Identify and develop new customers across the Defence sector on a proactive basis, while directly managing and growing existing customer accounts. Map and target end users, MoD departments and agencies, OEMs, system integrators and supply chain partners (Prime to Tier 3) to identify "operational and product gaps" where the Company's engineering, R&D and manufacturing capability can add value. Be accountable for achieving agreed quarterly and annual sales targets (including value, margin and mix, as applicable). Lead on tenders, proposals, pricing and bid governance. Identify, review and support implementation of accreditations and approvals relevant to defence business (including customer-specific requirements), working with internal owners to maintain compliance. Work with government and sector support bodies that facilitate defence market access and growth (e.g. introductions, programmes, innovation/CR&D opportunities and industry networks). Proactively generate leads through research and attendance at relevant tradeshows / exhibitions. Identify, qualify, acquire, train and launch indirect sales channel partners (e.g., distributors, resellers and specialist partners). Maintain disciplined CRM usage for all opportunities, contacts, activities and forecasting; ensure data quality to support management reporting and decision making. Prepare and submit structured monthly activity reports to the Sales & Management Team covering pipeline status, key account activity, risks, competitor insights and next actions. Work collaboratively with Engineering, Design, Operations, Quality and Finance to translate requirements into deliverable solutions and to support accurate resource planning and risk management. Contribute to marketing and brand activity by providing sector insight, case studies and content that supports credibility and lead generation. Package: Up to £80K (inclusive of car allowance). Bonus scheme to be defined. Person Specification: UK citizen, capable of attaining and holding UK Security Clearance (SC), with the ability to progress to DV if required. A track record of business development within the defence supply chain, and an understanding of the defence procurement pathways. Comfortable with circa 2 days per week at the East Anglia HQ (potentially with a weekly overnight stay if not commutable). A proactive business development and networking inclination and comfortable representing an organisation at exhibitions, trade shows, customer meetings and pitches.
OT Project Manager 6-month contract Manchester/remote My Utility Customer is looking for an experienced OT Project Manager to join a major cyber resilience and operational technology programme. This is a hands-on role that combines project delivery expertise with strong knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) environments and cyber security frameworks. Required Experience from the OT Project Manager: Proven experience delivering projects within Operational Technology (OT) environments. Experience delivering cyber security, resilience, infrastructure, or critical national infrastructure projects. Strong project management background with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and resilience standards within regulated industries. Experience within the Utilities industry would be highly advantageous Excellent documentation skills, including the production of governance and project delivery artefacts. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience working with risk management, compliance, and audit requirements. Key Responsibilities of the OT Project Manager: Manage the end-to-end delivery of OT and cyber resilience projects across a complex operational environment. Provide subject matter expertise on OT environments, cyber resilience, and security best practices throughout the project lifecycle. Produce and maintain high-quality project documentation, including project initiation documents, project plans, solution design documentation, risk registers, issue logs, and stakeholder communications. Assist with the preparation and management of compliance evidence required for cyber assurance frameworks Ensure all project artefacts comply with internal governance standards, audit requirements, and regulatory expectations. Coordinate technical delivery activities between internal teams, suppliers, and third-party vendors. Support business change initiatives, including process improvement, impact assessments, user engagement, training, and awareness activities. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.
28/07/2026
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OT Project Manager 6-month contract Manchester/remote My Utility Customer is looking for an experienced OT Project Manager to join a major cyber resilience and operational technology programme. This is a hands-on role that combines project delivery expertise with strong knowledge of Operational Technology (OT) environments and cyber security frameworks. Required Experience from the OT Project Manager: Proven experience delivering projects within Operational Technology (OT) environments. Experience delivering cyber security, resilience, infrastructure, or critical national infrastructure projects. Strong project management background with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Knowledge of cyber security frameworks and resilience standards within regulated industries. Experience within the Utilities industry would be highly advantageous Excellent documentation skills, including the production of governance and project delivery artefacts. Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to engage both technical and non-technical audiences. Experience working with risk management, compliance, and audit requirements. Key Responsibilities of the OT Project Manager: Manage the end-to-end delivery of OT and cyber resilience projects across a complex operational environment. Provide subject matter expertise on OT environments, cyber resilience, and security best practices throughout the project lifecycle. Produce and maintain high-quality project documentation, including project initiation documents, project plans, solution design documentation, risk registers, issue logs, and stakeholder communications. Assist with the preparation and management of compliance evidence required for cyber assurance frameworks Ensure all project artefacts comply with internal governance standards, audit requirements, and regulatory expectations. Coordinate technical delivery activities between internal teams, suppliers, and third-party vendors. Support business change initiatives, including process improvement, impact assessments, user engagement, training, and awareness activities. Apply now to speak with VIQU IT in confidence. Or reach out to Connor Smal via the VIQU IT website. Do you know someone great? We ll thank you with up to £1,000 if your referral is successful (terms apply). For more exciting roles and opportunities like this, please follow us on IT Recruitment.
Senior Project Manager, min 3 days a week in Basingstoke, DV Security clearance (current and up to date). DV Security clearance is required and minimum of 3 days a week in Basingstoke Experienced Senior Project Manager responsible for leading the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional projects within a secure, high-assurance environment. This role provides strategic oversight across multiple initiatives, manages senior stakeholder relationships, and ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Candidates must already hold active DV (Developed Vetting) Security Clearance. Key Responsibilities Lead multiple complex projects from initiation through to successful delivery. Manage project governance, planning, risk, issues, forecasting, and reporting. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, senior stakeholders, and delivery teams. Coordinate cross-functional teams and align resources to achieve strategic objectives. Oversee project financials, including forecasting and revenue recognition. Act as the senior escalation point for project and customer-related matters. Identify opportunities to expand existing customer engagements. Mentor and support junior project managers, driving best practice across the PMO. Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management standards, tools, and processes. Essential Requirements Current DV (Developed Vetting) Security Clearance is essential. Proven experience delivering complex projects in a secure environment. Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
28/07/2026
Full time
Senior Project Manager, min 3 days a week in Basingstoke, DV Security clearance (current and up to date). DV Security clearance is required and minimum of 3 days a week in Basingstoke Experienced Senior Project Manager responsible for leading the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional projects within a secure, high-assurance environment. This role provides strategic oversight across multiple initiatives, manages senior stakeholder relationships, and ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Candidates must already hold active DV (Developed Vetting) Security Clearance. Key Responsibilities Lead multiple complex projects from initiation through to successful delivery. Manage project governance, planning, risk, issues, forecasting, and reporting. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, senior stakeholders, and delivery teams. Coordinate cross-functional teams and align resources to achieve strategic objectives. Oversee project financials, including forecasting and revenue recognition. Act as the senior escalation point for project and customer-related matters. Identify opportunities to expand existing customer engagements. Mentor and support junior project managers, driving best practice across the PMO. Contribute to the continuous improvement of project management standards, tools, and processes. Essential Requirements Current DV (Developed Vetting) Security Clearance is essential. Proven experience delivering complex projects in a secure environment. Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, communication, and organisational skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
IT Project Manager - Oxford My client based in Oxford is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join their growing technology team, playing a key role in delivering business-critical IT infrastructure and systems projects within an innovative, fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with technical teams to drive projects from concept through to successful delivery, ensuring infrastructure and platform initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard. The Role Working alongside senior IT leadership and infrastructure engineers, you'll take ownership of coordinating and delivering a portfolio of IT infrastructure and technical projects. You'll provide structure, visibility and governance across multiple workstreams while ensuring risks, dependencies and priorities are effectively managed. This is a hands-on project delivery role rather than a people management position, making it ideal for someone who thrives on organising complex technical initiatives and enabling engineering teams to perform at their best. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and delivery of IT infrastructure and technical projects. Develop detailed project plans, defining objectives, milestones, owners, timelines, risks and dependencies. Coordinate work across infrastructure, systems, platforms and internal technology services. Monitor project progress, identifying risks, blockers and issues before they impact delivery. Produce clear reporting for senior stakeholders, providing updates on progress, priorities and key decisions. Ensure projects are fully documented and successfully transitioned into operational support. Help establish and maintain project management standards, documentation and governance across the IT function. Work collaboratively with infrastructure engineers, security, operations and wider business teams to deliver successful outcomes. About You You'll have a strong track record of delivering IT infrastructure or technical projects and be comfortable working with highly technical teams. While you don't need to be a deep technical specialist, you'll understand how infrastructure projects are delivered and be able to translate technical discussions into clear plans and actionable outcomes. Skills & Experience Proven experience managing IT infrastructure, systems or platform projects. Strong project planning, stakeholder management and risk management skills. Experience coordinating multiple technical workstreams and managing project dependencies. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Asana, (url removed), Smartsheet, SharePoint or similar. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile or Scrum certifications would be advantageous but are not essential. Desirable Experience Experience within a fast-growing technology, engineering, scientific, manufacturing or highly regulated environment would be beneficial, particularly where you've delivered projects involving: Cloud infrastructure Network and server environments Identity & Access Management (IAM) Endpoint management Security platforms Workplace technology Infrastructure upgrades Enterprise systems and business-critical platforms What's on Offer This is an opportunity to join an ambitious organisation investing heavily in technology, where you'll work on varied and challenging infrastructure projects that have a genuine impact on the business. You'll be part of a collaborative technical team with the opportunity to influence delivery standards and help shape future IT capabilities. If you're an experienced IT Project Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. IT Project Manager - Oxford
28/07/2026
Full time
IT Project Manager - Oxford My client based in Oxford is seeking an experienced IT Project Manager to join their growing technology team, playing a key role in delivering business-critical IT infrastructure and systems projects within an innovative, fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working closely with technical teams to drive projects from concept through to successful delivery, ensuring infrastructure and platform initiatives are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard. The Role Working alongside senior IT leadership and infrastructure engineers, you'll take ownership of coordinating and delivering a portfolio of IT infrastructure and technical projects. You'll provide structure, visibility and governance across multiple workstreams while ensuring risks, dependencies and priorities are effectively managed. This is a hands-on project delivery role rather than a people management position, making it ideal for someone who thrives on organising complex technical initiatives and enabling engineering teams to perform at their best. Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and delivery of IT infrastructure and technical projects. Develop detailed project plans, defining objectives, milestones, owners, timelines, risks and dependencies. Coordinate work across infrastructure, systems, platforms and internal technology services. Monitor project progress, identifying risks, blockers and issues before they impact delivery. Produce clear reporting for senior stakeholders, providing updates on progress, priorities and key decisions. Ensure projects are fully documented and successfully transitioned into operational support. Help establish and maintain project management standards, documentation and governance across the IT function. Work collaboratively with infrastructure engineers, security, operations and wider business teams to deliver successful outcomes. About You You'll have a strong track record of delivering IT infrastructure or technical projects and be comfortable working with highly technical teams. While you don't need to be a deep technical specialist, you'll understand how infrastructure projects are delivered and be able to translate technical discussions into clear plans and actionable outcomes. Skills & Experience Proven experience managing IT infrastructure, systems or platform projects. Strong project planning, stakeholder management and risk management skills. Experience coordinating multiple technical workstreams and managing project dependencies. Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Asana, (url removed), Smartsheet, SharePoint or similar. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. PRINCE2, PMP, Agile or Scrum certifications would be advantageous but are not essential. Desirable Experience Experience within a fast-growing technology, engineering, scientific, manufacturing or highly regulated environment would be beneficial, particularly where you've delivered projects involving: Cloud infrastructure Network and server environments Identity & Access Management (IAM) Endpoint management Security platforms Workplace technology Infrastructure upgrades Enterprise systems and business-critical platforms What's on Offer This is an opportunity to join an ambitious organisation investing heavily in technology, where you'll work on varied and challenging infrastructure projects that have a genuine impact on the business. You'll be part of a collaborative technical team with the opportunity to influence delivery standards and help shape future IT capabilities. If you're an experienced IT Project Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. IT Project Manager - Oxford
Operations & IT Manager Salary: £45,000 per annum Location: UK-based, with preference for candidates based in or around London Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Fully remote, with occasional travel to the London office when required Our client is an international organisation working across more than 23 countries, supporting colleagues, partners and programmes around the world. Following an organisational restructure, they are seeking an experienced Operations & IT Manager to bring together leadership of both operational and technology functions within a newly created role. The position sits within the Business Support function and offers the opportunity to influence organisational effectiveness, digital transformation and cybersecurity on a global scale. This is a rare opportunity for someone who combines strong operational leadership with credible IT expertise and enjoys working across multiple disciplines. You will lead strategic improvements, oversee critical systems and infrastructure, and ensure staff across a globally distributed workforce receive effective operational and technology support. Key responsibilities Lead and oversee both Operations and IT functions. Line manage and support the organisation's IT Officer. Develop and implement operational and IT plans, priorities and performance measures. Drive digital transformation initiatives and strategic technology improvements. Oversee Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Azure and wider organisational systems. Ensure robust cybersecurity, data protection, disaster recovery and business continuity arrangements are in place. Manage organisational technology infrastructure, software platforms and external suppliers. Review and develop operational and IT policies, including cybersecurity, AI and social media governance. Lead systems integration initiatives across HR, Finance, Programmes and Grants functions. Oversee organisational equipment and asset management across a remote global workforce. Support organisational risk management and continuous improvement activities About you To be successful in this role, you will bring: Significant experience within the non profit and/or international charity environment. Management-level experience across operational and IT functions. Strong IT knowledge and technical understanding of modern business systems and infrastructure. Experience overseeing technical support and IT operations. Knowledge of cybersecurity risks, controls and best practice. Ability to work effectively across different countries, cultures and time zones. Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills. Confidence building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels. A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to identify opportunities to strengthen systems and processes. Why join? Fully remote role with flexibility to work across international teams. Opportunity to shape a newly created position following organisational transformation. Broad remit spanning both Operations and IT leadership. Lead systems integration and digital improvement projects across the organisation. Influence cybersecurity, governance and business continuity strategy. International role supporting colleagues across more than 23 countries. Opportunity to make a lasting impact on organisational effectiveness and resilience. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
28/07/2026
Full time
Operations & IT Manager Salary: £45,000 per annum Location: UK-based, with preference for candidates based in or around London Contract: Permanent Hours: 37.5 hours per week Working Pattern: Fully remote, with occasional travel to the London office when required Our client is an international organisation working across more than 23 countries, supporting colleagues, partners and programmes around the world. Following an organisational restructure, they are seeking an experienced Operations & IT Manager to bring together leadership of both operational and technology functions within a newly created role. The position sits within the Business Support function and offers the opportunity to influence organisational effectiveness, digital transformation and cybersecurity on a global scale. This is a rare opportunity for someone who combines strong operational leadership with credible IT expertise and enjoys working across multiple disciplines. You will lead strategic improvements, oversee critical systems and infrastructure, and ensure staff across a globally distributed workforce receive effective operational and technology support. Key responsibilities Lead and oversee both Operations and IT functions. Line manage and support the organisation's IT Officer. Develop and implement operational and IT plans, priorities and performance measures. Drive digital transformation initiatives and strategic technology improvements. Oversee Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Azure and wider organisational systems. Ensure robust cybersecurity, data protection, disaster recovery and business continuity arrangements are in place. Manage organisational technology infrastructure, software platforms and external suppliers. Review and develop operational and IT policies, including cybersecurity, AI and social media governance. Lead systems integration initiatives across HR, Finance, Programmes and Grants functions. Oversee organisational equipment and asset management across a remote global workforce. Support organisational risk management and continuous improvement activities About you To be successful in this role, you will bring: Significant experience within the non profit and/or international charity environment. Management-level experience across operational and IT functions. Strong IT knowledge and technical understanding of modern business systems and infrastructure. Experience overseeing technical support and IT operations. Knowledge of cybersecurity risks, controls and best practice. Ability to work effectively across different countries, cultures and time zones. Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills. Confidence building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels. A continuous improvement mindset and the ability to identify opportunities to strengthen systems and processes. Why join? Fully remote role with flexibility to work across international teams. Opportunity to shape a newly created position following organisational transformation. Broad remit spanning both Operations and IT leadership. Lead systems integration and digital improvement projects across the organisation. Influence cybersecurity, governance and business continuity strategy. International role supporting colleagues across more than 23 countries. Opportunity to make a lasting impact on organisational effectiveness and resilience. We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Overview The role will provide high-quality administrative, systems, and research support to the Quality Team, enabling consistent quality assurance across the grant-making cycle. The postholder will administer and improve the team's Salesforce processes and data standards, coordinate key workflows and information management, support the Director of Quality, Quality Assurance Specialist and Impact (MEAL) Coordinator with scheduling and documentation, and deliver defined research tasks and short projects (e.g., into quality assurance approaches, MEAL frameworks, tools and best practice) to strengthen the team's work. Key internal relationships: Director of Quality; Quality Assurance Specialist; Impact (MEAL) Specialist; Regional Directors, Programme Managers and Project Officers; ICPO; Finance; Data/Systems owners. Key Responsibilities Salesforce administration and systems support Administer the Quality/Projects components of Salesforce (and associated tools), including user support, data standards, fields/picklists, basic configuration tasks within delegated permissions, and documentation of processes. Maintain data quality rules and routines (validation, required fields, definitions, and guidance) and run regular data quality checks, working with colleagues to resolve issues. Produce and maintain reports/dashboards for the Quality Team (e.g., pipeline status, stage-gate progress, approvals, conditions, timeliness, data completeness, and quality metrics). Log, triage, and coordinate Salesforce improvement requests, liaising with system owners/IT and supporting user testing and roll-out of updates. Create and maintain user guidance (how-to notes, short training materials) to support consistent use of Salesforce and associated quality workflows Administrative support to the Quality Director and team coordination Support the Quality Assurance and Impact (MEAL) Specialists with planning timetables, collating papers, maintaining decision/action logs, and following up actions with stakeholders. Prepare and format documents to agreed standards (templates, document control, version control) and maintain an audit-ready filing system in SharePoint (or equivalent). Coordinate team processes, including shared calendars, team meetings, process documentation, and communications that help the Quality Team operate consistently. Research and special projects (Quality assurance, MEAL and learning) Undertake defined research tasks to support the Quality Team's priorities (e.g., QA approaches in grant-making, MEAL frameworks and tools, file review methodologies, sampling approaches, learning loops, and good practice in documentation and audit trails). Produce short research summaries/briefings with practical recommendations for the Director of Quality and Specialists, including options, pros/cons, and implications for Barnabas processes. Support discreet improvement projects (e.g., updating templates/checklists, improving guidance, piloting a new dashboard or QA tool) and track actions to implementation. Maintain a small library of standards, templates, guidance, and reference materials (including MEAL and QA resources) for the team. Pre-Committee Proposal Scrutiny Formal review of all project proposals before submission to the projects subcommittee to improve quality by ensuring: o Proposals are internally consistent; o Proposed solutions credibly meet the identified needs; o The response is proportionate and broadly consistent with other Barnabas Aid projects of a similar nature; o Beneficiary selection is conducted appropriately and can be justified; o The proposal is strategically aligned, represents good value-for-money and meets all of Barnabas Aid's project policies; o Relevant harms have been considered and mitigated; o A proportionate M&E approach is in place; o Prudent but pragmatic financial arrangements (e.g. split into tranches, use of intermediaries) are adopted and justified. In conjunction with regional teams, undertake light editing of proposals to improve clarity and correct inconsistencies and typographical errors. Document checks to ensure all due diligence activities have been conducted before proposal is put to the subcommittee. Post-Committee Follow-up Track actions provided by committee to ensure projects fully implement committee decisions (e.g. splitting into tranches, reporting requirements, risk management, etc) Draft, for regional team's approval, project approval/project rejection letters to partners, including all relevant provisions for management of the grants. Compliance, confidentiality, and continuous improvement Handle sensitive information responsibly, ensuring appropriate confidentiality, data protection, and information security practices are applied. Support the Quality Team to evidence required checks and maintain consistent records across systems and files, raising risks or gaps as appropriate. Other duties The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. From time to time, the employee may be asked or required to carry out other additional tasks, or duties, over and above their usual day to day activities. Employees are expected to work collaboratively across the regional team, including providing flexible support and surge cover as needed. Person Requirement Essential Bible-believing follower of Jesus: Demonstrates a personal commitment to discipleship and growing in faith. In good standing with their Church, actively participating in its life and community. Committed to affirming and signing Barnabas Aid's Statement of Faith. Educated to degree-level or equivalent, with strong administrative and systems experience. Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to administration, data/systems, quality, research, MEAL, or project/grants work Experience in a busy administrative role, supporting multiple stakeholders, scheduling meetings, and coordinating actions to deadlines. Experience administering or providing 'super-user' support for a CRM/database (preferably Salesforce), including maintaining data standards and producing reports/dashboards. Experience with document control and shared filing systems (e.g SharePoint), including version control and maintaining audit-ready records. Experience undertaking structured research tasks and producing clear summaries/recommendations for non-specialist audiences. Highly organised with strong attention to detail; able to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders. Strong systems aptitude: able to document processes, apply data standards, run checks, and support colleagues to use systems consistently. Ability to produce clear reports/briefings and summarise research into practical recommendations. Confident with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) and comfortable learning new systems. Discretion and good judgement when handling confidential/sensitive information. Desirable Experience working in the charity, international development, or faith-based sector. Salesforce administration training/qualification (or equivalent CRM certification). Training in research methods, MEAL, data analysis, or quality/process improvement Experience in grants administration, governance support, programme/project support, or compliance-focused roles. Experience supporting QA, audit, MEAL, or learning processes (e.g., file reviews, indicator tracking, learning events). Ability to build and maintain Salesforce reports/dashboards and/or familiarity with basic Salesforce admin concepts (profiles/permissions within delegated scope). Familiarity with MEAL concepts (monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning) and how they support quality and learning in programmes. Understanding of grants governance, restricted funds, and/or donor intent in a charity setting. Experience working in a distributed/remote team environment. Personal Qualities Service-minded and collaborative; enjoys enabling others to do their work effectively. Proactive and solutions-focused; comfortable addressing issues, prompting actions and following up with colleagues. Curious and methodical; able to work independently on research tasks and present findings clearly. How to Apply Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this role and for the mission of Barnabas Aid.
28/07/2026
Full time
Overview The role will provide high-quality administrative, systems, and research support to the Quality Team, enabling consistent quality assurance across the grant-making cycle. The postholder will administer and improve the team's Salesforce processes and data standards, coordinate key workflows and information management, support the Director of Quality, Quality Assurance Specialist and Impact (MEAL) Coordinator with scheduling and documentation, and deliver defined research tasks and short projects (e.g., into quality assurance approaches, MEAL frameworks, tools and best practice) to strengthen the team's work. Key internal relationships: Director of Quality; Quality Assurance Specialist; Impact (MEAL) Specialist; Regional Directors, Programme Managers and Project Officers; ICPO; Finance; Data/Systems owners. Key Responsibilities Salesforce administration and systems support Administer the Quality/Projects components of Salesforce (and associated tools), including user support, data standards, fields/picklists, basic configuration tasks within delegated permissions, and documentation of processes. Maintain data quality rules and routines (validation, required fields, definitions, and guidance) and run regular data quality checks, working with colleagues to resolve issues. Produce and maintain reports/dashboards for the Quality Team (e.g., pipeline status, stage-gate progress, approvals, conditions, timeliness, data completeness, and quality metrics). Log, triage, and coordinate Salesforce improvement requests, liaising with system owners/IT and supporting user testing and roll-out of updates. Create and maintain user guidance (how-to notes, short training materials) to support consistent use of Salesforce and associated quality workflows Administrative support to the Quality Director and team coordination Support the Quality Assurance and Impact (MEAL) Specialists with planning timetables, collating papers, maintaining decision/action logs, and following up actions with stakeholders. Prepare and format documents to agreed standards (templates, document control, version control) and maintain an audit-ready filing system in SharePoint (or equivalent). Coordinate team processes, including shared calendars, team meetings, process documentation, and communications that help the Quality Team operate consistently. Research and special projects (Quality assurance, MEAL and learning) Undertake defined research tasks to support the Quality Team's priorities (e.g., QA approaches in grant-making, MEAL frameworks and tools, file review methodologies, sampling approaches, learning loops, and good practice in documentation and audit trails). Produce short research summaries/briefings with practical recommendations for the Director of Quality and Specialists, including options, pros/cons, and implications for Barnabas processes. Support discreet improvement projects (e.g., updating templates/checklists, improving guidance, piloting a new dashboard or QA tool) and track actions to implementation. Maintain a small library of standards, templates, guidance, and reference materials (including MEAL and QA resources) for the team. Pre-Committee Proposal Scrutiny Formal review of all project proposals before submission to the projects subcommittee to improve quality by ensuring: o Proposals are internally consistent; o Proposed solutions credibly meet the identified needs; o The response is proportionate and broadly consistent with other Barnabas Aid projects of a similar nature; o Beneficiary selection is conducted appropriately and can be justified; o The proposal is strategically aligned, represents good value-for-money and meets all of Barnabas Aid's project policies; o Relevant harms have been considered and mitigated; o A proportionate M&E approach is in place; o Prudent but pragmatic financial arrangements (e.g. split into tranches, use of intermediaries) are adopted and justified. In conjunction with regional teams, undertake light editing of proposals to improve clarity and correct inconsistencies and typographical errors. Document checks to ensure all due diligence activities have been conducted before proposal is put to the subcommittee. Post-Committee Follow-up Track actions provided by committee to ensure projects fully implement committee decisions (e.g. splitting into tranches, reporting requirements, risk management, etc) Draft, for regional team's approval, project approval/project rejection letters to partners, including all relevant provisions for management of the grants. Compliance, confidentiality, and continuous improvement Handle sensitive information responsibly, ensuring appropriate confidentiality, data protection, and information security practices are applied. Support the Quality Team to evidence required checks and maintain consistent records across systems and files, raising risks or gaps as appropriate. Other duties The above is not an exhaustive list of duties. From time to time, the employee may be asked or required to carry out other additional tasks, or duties, over and above their usual day to day activities. Employees are expected to work collaboratively across the regional team, including providing flexible support and surge cover as needed. Person Requirement Essential Bible-believing follower of Jesus: Demonstrates a personal commitment to discipleship and growing in faith. In good standing with their Church, actively participating in its life and community. Committed to affirming and signing Barnabas Aid's Statement of Faith. Educated to degree-level or equivalent, with strong administrative and systems experience. Evidence of continuous professional development relevant to administration, data/systems, quality, research, MEAL, or project/grants work Experience in a busy administrative role, supporting multiple stakeholders, scheduling meetings, and coordinating actions to deadlines. Experience administering or providing 'super-user' support for a CRM/database (preferably Salesforce), including maintaining data standards and producing reports/dashboards. Experience with document control and shared filing systems (e.g SharePoint), including version control and maintaining audit-ready records. Experience undertaking structured research tasks and producing clear summaries/recommendations for non-specialist audiences. Highly organised with strong attention to detail; able to manage multiple deadlines and stakeholders. Strong systems aptitude: able to document processes, apply data standards, run checks, and support colleagues to use systems consistently. Ability to produce clear reports/briefings and summarise research into practical recommendations. Confident with Microsoft 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, SharePoint) and comfortable learning new systems. Discretion and good judgement when handling confidential/sensitive information. Desirable Experience working in the charity, international development, or faith-based sector. Salesforce administration training/qualification (or equivalent CRM certification). Training in research methods, MEAL, data analysis, or quality/process improvement Experience in grants administration, governance support, programme/project support, or compliance-focused roles. Experience supporting QA, audit, MEAL, or learning processes (e.g., file reviews, indicator tracking, learning events). Ability to build and maintain Salesforce reports/dashboards and/or familiarity with basic Salesforce admin concepts (profiles/permissions within delegated scope). Familiarity with MEAL concepts (monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning) and how they support quality and learning in programmes. Understanding of grants governance, restricted funds, and/or donor intent in a charity setting. Experience working in a distributed/remote team environment. Personal Qualities Service-minded and collaborative; enjoys enabling others to do their work effectively. Proactive and solutions-focused; comfortable addressing issues, prompting actions and following up with colleagues. Curious and methodical; able to work independently on research tasks and present findings clearly. How to Apply Please apply by submitting your CV and a cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience make you a good fit for this role and for the mission of Barnabas Aid.
Business Development Manager Location: Remote (UK) with occasional travel to Brighton Help Organisations Build Trust, Resilience and Compliance Confidence We're growing fast, and we're looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join our commercial team. This is an opportunity to join a market-leading SaaS business helping organisations manage information security, data privacy and AI governance in a way that stands up to real scrutiny, not just a tick-box audit. Trusted by more than 65,000 users across 100+ countries, our platform helps businesses achieve and maintain standards including ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2 and ISO 42001. If you're a consultative SaaS salesperson who enjoys building relationships, uncovering customer challenges and closing business, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing Generating new business opportunities through a combination of inbound and outbound activity Managing the full sales cycle from qualification through to close Running discovery calls and product demonstrations Building strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers Understanding customer challenges and positioning solutions that deliver real value Managing and progressing a healthy pipeline of opportunities Collaborating closely with marketing and other internal teams Maintaining accurate CRM records and forecasting activity Consistently achieving and exceeding revenue targets What We're Looking For Previous experience in a SaaS Business Development role Experience managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close Strong consultative selling skills Excellent communication and relationship-building ability A proactive, self-motivated approach Experience managing your own pipeline and sales activity Comfortable working in a fast-paced growth environment Desirable Information security, compliance, cyber security or GRC experience Experience selling into regulated industries Additional European language skills Experience selling complex or value-led software solutions Why Join Us? Sell a Product That Matters Help organisations improve security, manage risk and build resilience in an increasingly complex digital world. Join a Growing Market Information security, privacy and AI governance are now board-level priorities, creating strong demand and significant growth opportunities. Uncapped Earning Potential Enjoy a competitive salary with a highly rewarding uncapped commission structure designed to recognise and reward high performance. Remote-First Flexibility Work from wherever you perform best, with occasional team collaboration days in Brighton. Grow Your Career Join a scaling SaaS business where you'll have genuine opportunities to develop, progress and make a visible impact. Benefits Remote-first working environment 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Additional holiday entitlement based on length of service NEST pension scheme Perkbox employee benefits platform Professional development and training support Regular company events and team meet-ups Collaborative, supportive and ambitious culture Ready for Your Next Challenge? If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career and be part of a business shaping the future of information security, we'd love to hear from you.
28/07/2026
Full time
Business Development Manager Location: Remote (UK) with occasional travel to Brighton Help Organisations Build Trust, Resilience and Compliance Confidence We're growing fast, and we're looking for an ambitious Business Development Manager to join our commercial team. This is an opportunity to join a market-leading SaaS business helping organisations manage information security, data privacy and AI governance in a way that stands up to real scrutiny, not just a tick-box audit. Trusted by more than 65,000 users across 100+ countries, our platform helps businesses achieve and maintain standards including ISO 27001, GDPR, NIS2 and ISO 42001. If you're a consultative SaaS salesperson who enjoys building relationships, uncovering customer challenges and closing business, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Be Doing Generating new business opportunities through a combination of inbound and outbound activity Managing the full sales cycle from qualification through to close Running discovery calls and product demonstrations Building strong relationships with key stakeholders and decision makers Understanding customer challenges and positioning solutions that deliver real value Managing and progressing a healthy pipeline of opportunities Collaborating closely with marketing and other internal teams Maintaining accurate CRM records and forecasting activity Consistently achieving and exceeding revenue targets What We're Looking For Previous experience in a SaaS Business Development role Experience managing the full sales cycle from prospecting through to close Strong consultative selling skills Excellent communication and relationship-building ability A proactive, self-motivated approach Experience managing your own pipeline and sales activity Comfortable working in a fast-paced growth environment Desirable Information security, compliance, cyber security or GRC experience Experience selling into regulated industries Additional European language skills Experience selling complex or value-led software solutions Why Join Us? Sell a Product That Matters Help organisations improve security, manage risk and build resilience in an increasingly complex digital world. Join a Growing Market Information security, privacy and AI governance are now board-level priorities, creating strong demand and significant growth opportunities. Uncapped Earning Potential Enjoy a competitive salary with a highly rewarding uncapped commission structure designed to recognise and reward high performance. Remote-First Flexibility Work from wherever you perform best, with occasional team collaboration days in Brighton. Grow Your Career Join a scaling SaaS business where you'll have genuine opportunities to develop, progress and make a visible impact. Benefits Remote-first working environment 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Additional holiday entitlement based on length of service NEST pension scheme Perkbox employee benefits platform Professional development and training support Regular company events and team meet-ups Collaborative, supportive and ambitious culture Ready for Your Next Challenge? If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career and be part of a business shaping the future of information security, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Title: IPv4 Monetisation Programme Manager - Telco Experience Mandatory Location: London - 2 days per week in the office Salary/Rate: 539 per day inside IR35 Start Date : 10/08/2026 Job Type: 14 weeks initially to be extended Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading telecommunications clients! They are currently looking for a skilled IPv4 Monetisation Programme Manager to join their team for a three-month initial contract. As part of our strategic Wholesale B2B initiatives, we are upgrading our network. We?re seeking a proactive Data Value Creation Programme/Project Manager to lead deployment of Dual Stack IPv4/IPv6 and ensure full regulatory adherence. As the Data Value Creation Programme/ Project Manager, you will oversee the planning and execution of the IPv4 Monetisation Project and Programme Management for Data Value Creation initiatives to meet the organisational requirements. You'll work closely with engineering, wholesale, security, product and commercial teams to ensure all infrastructure and operational processes align with company requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead network infrastructure project with a focus on deploying Dual Stack IPv4/IPv6 and CGNAT DSLITE Provide programme level reporting to Director Data Value Creation for 8 additional projects in the Data Value Creation Portfolio Interpret requirements and embed them into project planning and delivery Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to implement the desired outcomes Ensure timely delivery of mandated milestones, including risk assessments and mitigation plans Manage documentation and reporting for audits and regulatory submissions Track progress against compliance KPIs and escalate risks or gaps Collaborate with cybersecurity, legal, and governance teams to validate controls Support the development of Dual Stack and CGNAT DSLite operational procedures and incident response plans Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Strong telecoms project management experience, ideally in regulated environments Strong financial skills able to interpret and present results Experience managing network infrastructure projects (e.g., mobile, fibre, core IP) Familiarity with telecoms security controls: access management, supply chain risk, network monitoring Project management certification SAFE/Agile essential Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira/Confluence, Excel) Ability to manage multiple projects/programmes in a fast-paced environment Strong analytical, documentation, and risk management capabilities Ability to work independently in a process layered environment Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Prior involvement in Dual Stack and DSLite deployment MBA Experience with vendor risk assessments and secure supply chain management Knowledge of national network deployments If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
28/07/2026
Contractor
Job Title: IPv4 Monetisation Programme Manager - Telco Experience Mandatory Location: London - 2 days per week in the office Salary/Rate: 539 per day inside IR35 Start Date : 10/08/2026 Job Type: 14 weeks initially to be extended Company Introduction We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading telecommunications clients! They are currently looking for a skilled IPv4 Monetisation Programme Manager to join their team for a three-month initial contract. As part of our strategic Wholesale B2B initiatives, we are upgrading our network. We?re seeking a proactive Data Value Creation Programme/Project Manager to lead deployment of Dual Stack IPv4/IPv6 and ensure full regulatory adherence. As the Data Value Creation Programme/ Project Manager, you will oversee the planning and execution of the IPv4 Monetisation Project and Programme Management for Data Value Creation initiatives to meet the organisational requirements. You'll work closely with engineering, wholesale, security, product and commercial teams to ensure all infrastructure and operational processes align with company requirements. Key Responsibilities Lead network infrastructure project with a focus on deploying Dual Stack IPv4/IPv6 and CGNAT DSLITE Provide programme level reporting to Director Data Value Creation for 8 additional projects in the Data Value Creation Portfolio Interpret requirements and embed them into project planning and delivery Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to implement the desired outcomes Ensure timely delivery of mandated milestones, including risk assessments and mitigation plans Manage documentation and reporting for audits and regulatory submissions Track progress against compliance KPIs and escalate risks or gaps Collaborate with cybersecurity, legal, and governance teams to validate controls Support the development of Dual Stack and CGNAT DSLite operational procedures and incident response plans Required Skills/Experience The ideal candidate will have the following: Strong telecoms project management experience, ideally in regulated environments Strong financial skills able to interpret and present results Experience managing network infrastructure projects (e.g., mobile, fibre, core IP) Familiarity with telecoms security controls: access management, supply chain risk, network monitoring Project management certification SAFE/Agile essential Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira/Confluence, Excel) Ability to manage multiple projects/programmes in a fast-paced environment Strong analytical, documentation, and risk management capabilities Ability to work independently in a process layered environment Desirable Skills/Experience Although not essential, the following skills are desired by the client: Prior involvement in Dual Stack and DSLite deployment MBA Experience with vendor risk assessments and secure supply chain management Knowledge of national network deployments If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply now with your updated CV in Microsoft Word/PDF format. Disclaimer Notwithstanding any guidelines given to level of experience sought, we will consider candidates from outside this range if they can demonstrate the necessary competencies. Square One is acting as both an employment agency and an employment business, and is an equal opportunities recruitment business. Square One embraces diversity and will treat everyone equally. Please see our website for our full diversity statement.
AJ Bell Business Solutions Limited
Salford, Manchester
Due to growth within our security engineering department we are now looking for a Principal Information Security Engineer to join the team. The role will support the Senior Information Security Engineering Manager by providing technical leadership and oversight across the Information Security Engineering team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day technical execution by our security engineering team, ensuring that project engagements are delivered to a high standard and support activities are dealt with in line with organisational SLAs. You will act as the team s primary technical lead and escalation point, driving efficiency, validating designs, and ensuring that all engineering outputs remain consistent and aligned with the security strategy. The key responsibilities of the role are: Act as the primary technical escalation point for the team, providing hands-on guidance and decision-making for complex technical challenges. Oversee the day-to-day execution of security engineering, ensuring that BAU work is delivered to high standards and that all team SLAs are consistently met. Ensure the quality and consistency of engineering outputs, specifically for project engagements, technical tasks, and documentation, ensuring they align with established security standards. Support the technical delivery of our security tooling roadmap, helping to bridge the gap between high-level strategic objectives and operational outcomes. Work closely with the Information Security Architecture team to validate design concepts, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and fit for our enterprise environment. Collaborate with the Information Security Operations team to drive operational efficiency, quality improvements, and the seamless integration of security controls across the estate. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the engineering team, ensuring they have the support and direction needed to deliver secure, automated, and effective solutions Technical Skills: Demonstrable experience implementing enterprise security platforms Strong hands-on experience with of Microsoft security stack Strong hands-on experience using, managing, and securing diverse end-user compute environments, including Windows, MacOS, Linux, and mobile device platforms. Knowledge/experience working with firewalls and cloud security solutions is highly advantageous Deep understanding of Information Security solutions e.g. email / web gateways, Privileged Account Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint protection Strong understanding and knowledge of Information Security risk management tools and techniques. Awareness of Information Security control standards and frameworks Knowledge/experience working with firewalls and cloud security solutions is highly advantageous. Knowledge/experience working with firewalls is highly advantageous Experience of Cloud security solutions and standards is highly advantageous Hands-on experience with automation and scripting highly desirable Competence: Experience working within recognised Information Security frameworks and best practices such as ISO27001, NIST etc. 5 years experience in an Information Security role gained in a financial services or e-commerce environment is preferred Attained or working towards CISSP certification About AJ Bell At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life. We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 762,000 customers trust us to manage more than £121.5 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer We offer a competitive package including: Starting holidays of 26 days, increasing to 31 with length of service as well as buy/sell options Matched pension contributions up to 7% Discretionary bonus scheme Free share awards & BAYE scheme Private healthcare options & Health Cash Plan Free onsite gym Ongoing technical training & professional qualification support Hybrid working (minimum 50% Manchester office) For the full list of benefits and more detail about the role, click apply or visit our careers page. Our ways of working At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be spent full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. Inclusion & diversity We re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential. Agency information This vacancy is being managed exclusively by our in-house Recruitment team. We are not partnering with recruitment agencies on this opportunity and will only accept applications submitted directly by candidates.
27/07/2026
Full time
Due to growth within our security engineering department we are now looking for a Principal Information Security Engineer to join the team. The role will support the Senior Information Security Engineering Manager by providing technical leadership and oversight across the Information Security Engineering team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day technical execution by our security engineering team, ensuring that project engagements are delivered to a high standard and support activities are dealt with in line with organisational SLAs. You will act as the team s primary technical lead and escalation point, driving efficiency, validating designs, and ensuring that all engineering outputs remain consistent and aligned with the security strategy. The key responsibilities of the role are: Act as the primary technical escalation point for the team, providing hands-on guidance and decision-making for complex technical challenges. Oversee the day-to-day execution of security engineering, ensuring that BAU work is delivered to high standards and that all team SLAs are consistently met. Ensure the quality and consistency of engineering outputs, specifically for project engagements, technical tasks, and documentation, ensuring they align with established security standards. Support the technical delivery of our security tooling roadmap, helping to bridge the gap between high-level strategic objectives and operational outcomes. Work closely with the Information Security Architecture team to validate design concepts, ensuring solutions are robust, scalable, and fit for our enterprise environment. Collaborate with the Information Security Operations team to drive operational efficiency, quality improvements, and the seamless integration of security controls across the estate. Provide technical leadership and mentoring to the engineering team, ensuring they have the support and direction needed to deliver secure, automated, and effective solutions Technical Skills: Demonstrable experience implementing enterprise security platforms Strong hands-on experience with of Microsoft security stack Strong hands-on experience using, managing, and securing diverse end-user compute environments, including Windows, MacOS, Linux, and mobile device platforms. Knowledge/experience working with firewalls and cloud security solutions is highly advantageous Deep understanding of Information Security solutions e.g. email / web gateways, Privileged Account Management (PAM), Identity Governance and Administration (IGA), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Endpoint protection Strong understanding and knowledge of Information Security risk management tools and techniques. Awareness of Information Security control standards and frameworks Knowledge/experience working with firewalls and cloud security solutions is highly advantageous. Knowledge/experience working with firewalls is highly advantageous Experience of Cloud security solutions and standards is highly advantageous Hands-on experience with automation and scripting highly desirable Competence: Experience working within recognised Information Security frameworks and best practices such as ISO27001, NIST etc. 5 years experience in an Information Security role gained in a financial services or e-commerce environment is preferred Attained or working towards CISSP certification About AJ Bell At AJ Bell, we believe investing should feel good. Whether you're looking for an ISA, pension or dealing account, whether you want to invest with the help of a financial adviser or do it yourself, we have easy-to-use solutions to suit people from all walks of life. We're one of the UK's fastest-growing investment platform businesses, trusted by everyone from professional financial advisers to first-time investors. Today, over 762,000 customers trust us to manage more than £121.5 billion of assets. By continually striving to make investing simpler and more accessible, we're helping more people take control of their financial futures. We're proud to be recognised as one of the UK's Best 100 Companies to Work For for six consecutive years, and a Great Place to Work in 2025 and 2026, a reflection of our supportive and collaborative culture. What we offer We offer a competitive package including: Starting holidays of 26 days, increasing to 31 with length of service as well as buy/sell options Matched pension contributions up to 7% Discretionary bonus scheme Free share awards & BAYE scheme Private healthcare options & Health Cash Plan Free onsite gym Ongoing technical training & professional qualification support Hybrid working (minimum 50% Manchester office) For the full list of benefits and more detail about the role, click apply or visit our careers page. Our ways of working At AJ Bell, our people are the heart of our culture. We believe in building strong connections by working together. That's why we offer a hybrid working model, where you'll spend a minimum of 50% of working time per month in the office. For new team members, an initial period will be spent full-time in the office to help you immerse yourself in our business and build valuable relationships with your colleagues. Inclusion & diversity We re committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, supported and able to be themselves at work. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make hiring decisions based on skills, experience and potential. Agency information This vacancy is being managed exclusively by our in-house Recruitment team. We are not partnering with recruitment agencies on this opportunity and will only accept applications submitted directly by candidates.
Position Overview Operational resilience is a mandatory requirement across EMEA. Regulators across EMEA have now set enforceable standards, with the focus shifting from framework building to evidence of compliance, testing, and third party oversight. In order to support this evolution, the Operational Risk and Resilience team are hiring a dedicated Resilience Manager who will be based in the London office. You will serve two key purposes: firstly, as a key liaison across local and global business functions on risk and resilience matters, and secondly, to provide core support for the execution of the operational risk and resilience frameworks in accordance with best practice guidance and regulatory requirements. The role will also include the identification and management of operational and resilience risks and issues, as well as the development of solutions and re engineering of processes to avoid future control and process weaknesses. You will be required to challenge and coordinate front to back business management, as well as collaboration with risk, support and control colleagues across the global firm. The role will require regular board and senior management engagement. Primary Responsibilities Operational Resilience Managing and maintaining the resilience policies and procedures, such as operational resilience policy, self assessment document, digital resilience strategy, ICT risk management framework. Enhancing the operational resilience programme in line with global regulations, which includes collection of key risk indicators and reporting to the Board. Undertake the annual refresh of the important business services, resource mapping, and the impact tolerance statements. Conduct scenario testing for the operational resilience important business services. Investigate BCP and technology related operational risk events, ensuring root cause analysis and control assessments, including deep dive reviews on significant and complex events. Identify vulnerabilities from the important business services mapping and scenario testing, raise issues and associated actions, notifying responsible owners and providing sufficient oversight to ensure the issue is managed to completion. Maintain and develop the BCP and resilience system, Fusion. Act as subject matter expert for all resilience matters, including upcoming regulatory changes. Undertake the review of FCA resilience regulatory changes. Run global resilience projects across all Neuberger entities. Provide resilience reporting to the EMEA risk and compliance committee, and relevant boards. Business Continuity Managing and maintaining the business continuity policy and procedures (including the business continuity plans), such as business continuity policy, business continuity executive group response plan. Implement a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) programme that meets all necessary regulatory requirements. Creation and maintenance of business continuity plans across locations and functions. Undertake and develop the business continuity testing programme and, where appropriate, the Neuberger Group. Coordinate and run the global and regional business continuity tabletop exercises, in conjunction with technology teams. Management of business continuity incidents, ensuring the appropriate response and communications are taken. Ensure all key stakeholders, including business continuity coordinators, are trained on their business continuity responsibilities. Coordinate and oversee the third party due diligence processes undertaken by the senior relationship managers, including the creation of bespoke questionnaires. ICT Risk Governance Oversight of the ICT risk framework, partnering with the first line IT risk function, including annual refresh of the critical and important functions (DORA). Chair of the ICT risk governance committee, providing input and challenge. Input into the DORA incident reporting and register of information process. Partner with the information security team to ensure effective cyber security resilience. Key Requirements / Qualifications University degree in a related and relevant subject is required. Demonstrative experience in an asset / investment management firm as a member of operational/IT risk, BCP, resilience or internal audit team (2 5 years minimum). Ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders and delegates across the organization. Attention to detail, ability to work to competing deadlines, and a solutions focused approach. Strong organisational, communication and time management skills are essential. Team player with strong work ethic and positive attitude. Excellent time management, organisational skills, and attention to detail. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong project management skills. Ability to present to boards and senior management. Track record of working with senior staff. Ability to educate and influence. Applicants must be authorised and have the right to work in the country where the role is located without the need for current or future sponsorship. Neuberger is an equal opportunity employer. The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, colour, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
27/07/2026
Full time
Position Overview Operational resilience is a mandatory requirement across EMEA. Regulators across EMEA have now set enforceable standards, with the focus shifting from framework building to evidence of compliance, testing, and third party oversight. In order to support this evolution, the Operational Risk and Resilience team are hiring a dedicated Resilience Manager who will be based in the London office. You will serve two key purposes: firstly, as a key liaison across local and global business functions on risk and resilience matters, and secondly, to provide core support for the execution of the operational risk and resilience frameworks in accordance with best practice guidance and regulatory requirements. The role will also include the identification and management of operational and resilience risks and issues, as well as the development of solutions and re engineering of processes to avoid future control and process weaknesses. You will be required to challenge and coordinate front to back business management, as well as collaboration with risk, support and control colleagues across the global firm. The role will require regular board and senior management engagement. Primary Responsibilities Operational Resilience Managing and maintaining the resilience policies and procedures, such as operational resilience policy, self assessment document, digital resilience strategy, ICT risk management framework. Enhancing the operational resilience programme in line with global regulations, which includes collection of key risk indicators and reporting to the Board. Undertake the annual refresh of the important business services, resource mapping, and the impact tolerance statements. Conduct scenario testing for the operational resilience important business services. Investigate BCP and technology related operational risk events, ensuring root cause analysis and control assessments, including deep dive reviews on significant and complex events. Identify vulnerabilities from the important business services mapping and scenario testing, raise issues and associated actions, notifying responsible owners and providing sufficient oversight to ensure the issue is managed to completion. Maintain and develop the BCP and resilience system, Fusion. Act as subject matter expert for all resilience matters, including upcoming regulatory changes. Undertake the review of FCA resilience regulatory changes. Run global resilience projects across all Neuberger entities. Provide resilience reporting to the EMEA risk and compliance committee, and relevant boards. Business Continuity Managing and maintaining the business continuity policy and procedures (including the business continuity plans), such as business continuity policy, business continuity executive group response plan. Implement a Business Impact Analysis (BIA) programme that meets all necessary regulatory requirements. Creation and maintenance of business continuity plans across locations and functions. Undertake and develop the business continuity testing programme and, where appropriate, the Neuberger Group. Coordinate and run the global and regional business continuity tabletop exercises, in conjunction with technology teams. Management of business continuity incidents, ensuring the appropriate response and communications are taken. Ensure all key stakeholders, including business continuity coordinators, are trained on their business continuity responsibilities. Coordinate and oversee the third party due diligence processes undertaken by the senior relationship managers, including the creation of bespoke questionnaires. ICT Risk Governance Oversight of the ICT risk framework, partnering with the first line IT risk function, including annual refresh of the critical and important functions (DORA). Chair of the ICT risk governance committee, providing input and challenge. Input into the DORA incident reporting and register of information process. Partner with the information security team to ensure effective cyber security resilience. Key Requirements / Qualifications University degree in a related and relevant subject is required. Demonstrative experience in an asset / investment management firm as a member of operational/IT risk, BCP, resilience or internal audit team (2 5 years minimum). Ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders and delegates across the organization. Attention to detail, ability to work to competing deadlines, and a solutions focused approach. Strong organisational, communication and time management skills are essential. Team player with strong work ethic and positive attitude. Excellent time management, organisational skills, and attention to detail. Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong project management skills. Ability to present to boards and senior management. Track record of working with senior staff. Ability to educate and influence. Applicants must be authorised and have the right to work in the country where the role is located without the need for current or future sponsorship. Neuberger is an equal opportunity employer. The firm and its affiliates do not discriminate in employment because of race, creed, national origin, religion, age, colour, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, citizenship status or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
LA International Computer Consultants Ltd
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Exit Manager Must have an Active DV Clearance Exit Manager Responsibilities Lead coordination between customers, internal teams, and incoming suppliers. Design and deliver end-to-end exit and transition plans aligned to contractual obligations. Ensure all exit and close-down activities are completed successfully. Engage with senior customer and internal stakeholders throughout the transition process. Manage knowledge transfer, documentation, and asset handover activities. Mitigate risks relating to service continuity, data integrity, and commercial exposure. Interpret and implement exit clauses within contracts, MSAs, and SOWs. Provide governance, reporting, and oversight across all exit activities. Support dispute avoidance and resolution where required. Exit Manager Skills and Experience Proven experience in exit management, service transition, or complex programme delivery. Background within consulting, systems integration, or managed services environments. Strong understanding of commercial contracts and delivery frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills. Experience managing multiple priorities within enterprise-scale environments. Exposure to cloud, data, or Microsoft technology ecosystems. Strong planning, leadership, and communication capability. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
27/07/2026
Contractor
Exit Manager Must have an Active DV Clearance Exit Manager Responsibilities Lead coordination between customers, internal teams, and incoming suppliers. Design and deliver end-to-end exit and transition plans aligned to contractual obligations. Ensure all exit and close-down activities are completed successfully. Engage with senior customer and internal stakeholders throughout the transition process. Manage knowledge transfer, documentation, and asset handover activities. Mitigate risks relating to service continuity, data integrity, and commercial exposure. Interpret and implement exit clauses within contracts, MSAs, and SOWs. Provide governance, reporting, and oversight across all exit activities. Support dispute avoidance and resolution where required. Exit Manager Skills and Experience Proven experience in exit management, service transition, or complex programme delivery. Background within consulting, systems integration, or managed services environments. Strong understanding of commercial contracts and delivery frameworks. Excellent stakeholder management and conflict resolution skills. Experience managing multiple priorities within enterprise-scale environments. Exposure to cloud, data, or Microsoft technology ecosystems. Strong planning, leadership, and communication capability. To apply, please send your CV by pressing the apply button. Due to high volume of applications, only shortlisted CVs will be contacted. Due to the nature and urgency of this post, candidates holding or who have held high level security clearance in the past are most welcome to apply. Please note successful applicants will be required to be security cleared prior to appointment which can take a minimum 18 weeks. LA International is an award-winning partner of choice for many of the world's most influential companies and government organisations. Holding Enhanced Government Security Accreditation, we are recognised as the European market leader in the delivery of Security Cleared talent to organisations that demand the very highest levels of security, compliance and assurance. An award-winning organisation, having secured the prestigious Queens Award for Enterprise: International Trade over multiple years. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background or identity, and we encourage candidates who may not meet every listed requirement to still apply. If you require any adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure a fair and accessible experience. Please Note: If a high volume of applications is received, only candidates shortlisted will be contacted.
