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VMware Senior Technical Consultant - VMware Cloud Foundation 9, VCF9, vSphere, vSan, NSX, Aria Automation to £85,000 + car allowance + as much OT as you want or not if you don't c£10k UK Wide - Home and Client Sites VMware focused Senior Technical Consultant - Fantastic opportunity to join a leading VMware partner and multi-vendor Cloud & IT Infrastructure Solutions & Services Provider as they continue to grow out their top-level Presales Solutions Architecture and Technical Consultancy practices. *MUST Have previous experience in Consultancy at a UK Cloud & IT Infrastructure-focused Solution Provider/MSP* This is a great time to get into this business and into a Senior position, which could quickly grow into a Principal or Practice Lead role in Consulting If you're a VMware Consultant/Architect in the UK IT Solution provider channel , then this is one we should talk about for you. The Senior Technical Consultant (Hybrid Infrastructure) will design and implement hybrid infrastructure solutions, including compute, storage, HCI, virtualisation, backup and disaster recovery. This is a Professional Services team in the Cloud & Infrastructure Practice. You'll work with Practice leadership, Presales and PMO teams, taking ownership of solution design and end-to-end delivery for customers. Key Focus: VMware and Datacentre/Hybrid Infrastructure subject matter expert with a broad understanding of DC technologies, including major server, storage, virtualisation solutions and a depth of expertise in VMware specifically, you will be responsible for working with customers to design and implement VMware, DC/Hybrid Infrastructure, Dell, HPE, Netapp, Nutanix, Nimble, Pure and surrounding technology solutions. VMware Cloud Foundation 9, VCF9 focused - however, any/all of the following VMware Technologies are also desired vSphere, vSAN, vCloud, NSX, VMware Cloud Foundation, VCF, NSX, Aria Automation Any of the following Certifications will support your application: Broadcom/VMware Certified Professional (VCP) VMware Certified Advanced Professional (VCAP) VMware Certified Implementation Expert (VCIX) VMware Certified Design Expert (VCDX) Broadcom Partner Certification - Proven Professional Broadcom Partner Certification - Certified Expert Broadcom Partner Certification - Broadcom Software Knight Exceptional opportunity to join an outstanding organisation with a commitment to providing outstanding personal development and career opportunities. Please hit the button to Apply and/or call Tim Davey at InfraView for further info. VMware & Hybrid Infrastructure Senior Technical Consultant - VMware Cloud Foundation 9, VCF9, vSphere, vSan, NSX, Aria Automation to £85,000 + car allowance + as much OT as you want or not if you don't c£10/15k UK Wide

Role Title: Senior Security AI Solution Architect/Consultant Duration: contract to run until 26/03/2026 Location: London, Hybrid/Flexible (Occasional travel to NW may be required) Rate: up to £671 p/d Umbrella inside IR35 Role purpose/summary Our client is looking for a Snr Security AI Solution Architect/Consultant To support and deliver secure AI solutions within financial services. The architect will shape strategy, design future-state architecture, and deliver practical security capabilities for AI adoption, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations and maintaining a strong security posture. Key Skills/requirements Assess "as-is" and "to-be" security architectures for AI Platforms, AI & GENAI Delivery Roadmaps. Share Security AI & GENAI Security Learnings & Subject Matter Expertise. Shape the short- & long-term AI Security Architecture Strategy incorporating regulation (EUAI Act), standards, framework & policy priorities. Develop architectural documentation for AI security initiatives. Support the delivery of the AI Security Architecture Strategy across both internal & external stakeholders to Security. Ensure there is a fit for purpose set of Functional and Non-Functional Requirements for project technology deliveries Provide hands-on delivery support where required. General "architect" responsibilities that they would also contribute to: Ensure there is a current Security Architecture defined and maintained for key domains (eg, Endpoint, Cloud, Network, etc.) which clearly outlines the security principles, requirements and capabilities required and how those are instantiated Ensure there is an architectural vision for all projects that at minimum has a component architecture and high-level business process defined (including the product owner and operational team) Ensure architecture artifacts allow to us to quickly answer and evidence routine regulatory queries and attestations Ensure there is a fit for purpose set of Functional and Non-Functional Requirements for project technology deliveries Map security tooling deployed in the estate (including non-standard environments and non-CISO managed technologies) to the capabilities it implements (not the set of product features - what is actually in use and operationalised) Ensure that projects have correctly aligned scope to Cyber Excellence Programmes and technology/platform strategy Provide input to and take ownership of relevant architectural artifacts that will be produced as part of Excellence Programme workstreams. Survey emerging threats and emerging technologies to identify opportunities for targeted innovation exercises such Proof of Value evaluations Produce patterns which outline solutions for commonly occurring business security needs and security service consumption Validate patterns are adopted by control domain solutions Support Security Consultants as required on complex engagements and provide architectural artifacts such as patterns and principles where necessary Essential Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Security Solution Architect Deep understanding of AI and Generative AI technologies. Deep understanding of AI and Generative AI Security Capabilities. Knowledge of infrastructure and cloud security (AWS; exposure to Azure, GCP, and on-premise environments also valuable). Areas of Knowledge/Skillset: Emergent Technology Governance Artificial Intelligence Data Security within AI Systems Machine Learning AI Operation Cyber recovery IT Infrastructure, Cloud Risk and Regulation Experience in financial services environments. Ability to work across both strategic (roadmaps, future planning) and tactical (delivery, hands-on execution) levels. Personable and collaborative approach, with the ability to engage stakeholders and "roll up sleeves" when needed. Desirable Skills: Experience with regulatory compliance in AI and security, especially EU AI Act. Previous work on securing AI models and platforms (model trust, data security, usage monitoring). AI & GenAI Architecture: Design and implementation of AI factories, pipelines, and modular platforms across regulated environments. GenAI System Design and Implementation: End to end delivery of AI and GenAI systems using modern architecture techniques including LLM optimisation, RAG and Agentic design. AI Risk Management & Governance: Development of bespoke risk frameworks, taxonomies, and AI control libraries tailored to MRM, CRO, and CDO functions. Responsible & Ethical AI: Integration of RAI principles into system design, controls, audit frameworks, and enterprise AI strategies. Cyber & Resilience in AI: Embedding threat modelling, adversarial robustness, data integrity, and continuity planning into AI solution architecture. AI Enablement & Delivery: End-to-end AI life cycle orchestration including readiness assessments, regulatory reviews, and business adoption. Emerging Technology Strategy: Digital responsibility, AI assurance, and horizon scanning for next-gen regulatory, legal, and societal risks. Experience liaising with senior stakeholders and external consultancies (PwC, Accenture, etc.) All profiles will be reviewed against the required skills and experience. Due to the high number of applications we will only be able to respond to successful applicants in the first instance. We thank you for your interest and the time taken to apply!

Purpose of the Job: Design, build, and maintain robust data systems and pipelines that support data storage, processing, and analysis on the Cloud. Work with large datasets, ensuring data quality, scalability, and performance, while collaborating. closely with data scientists, analysts, and other engineering teams to understand their data needs and provide them with high-quality, accessible data. They are responsible for ensuring that the underlying data infrastructure supports the organizations broader data and business goals, enabling more effective data-driven decision-making. Key Accountabilities: Design and implement scalable, efficient, and secure data architectures, ensuring optimal data flow across systems in order to achieve high service levels of support, maintenance and development You will own development and change projects to ensure requirements are met in the most cost-effective manner while minimising associated risk to expected standards. Responsibly for cloud data platform development, data modelling, shaping and technical planning You will be a mentor among the owning decision making and evaluation of requirement suitability, facilitate reliable estimates, technical project management, stakeholder management with a project Ensure that resource requirements are understood and planned/estimated effectively against demand, including identification of additional temporary resource capability within projects Maintain appropriate process procedures, compliance and service level monitoring, performance reporting and vendor management. Implementing best practices around data security, privacy, and compliance for the teams compliance with cyber security and data protection and supporting along with BI lead Strong stakeholder management will be required for maintaining relationships with our business users to clarify and influence requirements. Including liaising with internal business departments and functions to manage the service level expected from the data team. Collaborating with external organisations and third-party software/service suppliers for ongoing support, maintenance and development of systems. You will be able to demonstrate you are quality focused to ensure that they solutions are built to an appropriate standard whilst being balanced with a drive to deliver against tight deadlines. Support in developing and implementing best practices and process across the team along with BI lead. Influence the evolution of business and system requirements and contribute to the design of technical solutions to feed a delivery pipeline that increasingly employs Agile methods such as SCRUM and Kanban You will be required to develop unit tested code and then support test cycles including post implementation validation. You will be required to contribute to the transition into service and ongoing support of the applications in the area which provides the opportunity to reduce technical debt and rationalise our technical footprint Mentor data engineers, supporting their professional growth and development Outcome, Results and Key Performance Indicators: Delivery of projects to expected timely, cost and quality standards Excellent levels of application availability and resilience as required by business operations. Necessary governance and control requirements defined - design, code and test standards and guidelines. Ensure data systems comply with necessary governance and control requirements. Internally-developed data solutions are fit for purpose and fit correctly within the data architecture. Built and tested to user requirements, performing to defined performance and capacity requirements. Company data is secure, accurate, maintained and available according to requirements. Technical risks and issues correctly mitigated and managed on Projects and Production support. High quality software delivered in to production - zero critical and high defects before production release. Dimensions of Job: This role is part of a well-established data team, the role offers a great opportunity for the right candidate to hone their modern data management skills in a friendly and supportive environment. This role requires attendance to a Leeds based office as often as needed with a minimum 2 days a week. Able to work effectively as part of a remote team. A great opportunity for a motivated data engineer seeking a new opportunity with a friendly, newly formed data team and able to contribute to the team's growth with their technical expertise Key Relationships: Internal: Wider technical teams (including apps, test, dev ops and more), Project managers, business SME's, data teams and communities , Data scientists, BI Lead, Head of Data External: software & service suppliers, consultants. Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge - Broad data management technical knowledge so as to be able to work across full data cycle. - Proven Experience working with AWS data technologies (S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, Lake formation, Cloud Formation), GitHub, CI/CD - Coding experience in Apache Spark, Iceberg or Python (Pandas) - Experience in change and release management. - Experience in Database Warehouse design and data modelling - Experience managing Data Migration projects. - Cloud data platform development and deployment. - Experience of performance tuning in a variery of database settings. - Experience of Infrastructure as code practises. - Proven ability to organise and produce work within deadlines. Skills - Good project and people management skills. - Excellent data development skills. - Excellent data manipulation and analysis skills using a variety of tools including SQL, Phyton, AWS services and the MSBI stack. - Ability to prioritise and be flexible to change those priorities at short notice. - Commercial acumen. - Able to demonstrate a practical approach to problem solving. - Able to provide appropriate and understandable data to a wide ranging audience. - Well-developed and professional communication skills. - Strong analytical skills - ability to create models and analyse data in order to solve complex problems or reinforce commercial decisions. - Able to understand business processes and how this is achieved/influenced by technology. - Must be able to work as part of a collaborative team to solve problems and assist other colleagues. - Ability to learn new technologies, programs and procedures. Technical Essentials: - Expertise across data warehouse and ETL/ ELT development in AWS preferred with experience in the following: - Strong experience in some of the AWS services like Redshift, Lambda,S3,Step Functions, Batch, Cloud formation, Lake Formation, Code Build, CI/CD, GitHub, IAM, SQS, SNS, Aurora DB - Good experience with DBT, Apache Iceberg, Docker, Microsoft BI stack (nice to have) - Experience in data warehouse design (Kimball and lake house, medallion and data vault) is a definite preference as is knowledge of other data tools and programming languages such as Python & Spark and Strong SQL experience. - Experience is building Data lake and building CI/CD data pipelines - A candidate is expected to understand and can demonstrate experience across the delivery lifecycle and understand both Agile and Waterfall methods and when to apply these. Experience: This position requires several years of practical experience in a similar environment. We require a good balance of technical and personal/softer skills so successful candidates can be fully effective immediately. - Proven experience in developing, delivering and maintaining tactical and enterprise data management solutions. - Proven experience in delivering data solutions using cloud platform tools. - Proven experience in assessing the impact of proposed changes on production solutions. - Proven experience in managing and developing a team of technical experts to deliver business outcomes and meet performance criteria. - Exposure to Energy markets, Energy Supply industry sector - Developing and implementing operational processes and procedures.

API and Cloud Integration Technical Architect Location: Manchester (preferred), Warwick, Leeds, Bristol Salary: Dependent on experience Career Level: (Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels: Senior Analyst, Consultant, Assistant Manager, Manager Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We are one of the world's leading providers of API & Cloud Architecture. You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will learn: Learn how to provide solutions to real world problems encompassing a mixture of custom and packaged architectures, on public, private and hybrid cloud infrastructure. Be supported through a wide range of training and certifications and supported by our coaching and mentoring programmes Show more Show less Qualifications As an API & Cloud Integration Technical Architect you will: Develop solution architecture, implementation plans and estimates. Assess and recommend the best of breed technology solutions to address client needs; Design and deploy enterprise-wide scalable, highly available, fault tolerant, secure and reliable applications using APIs and cloud integration technologies; Bring your experience, knowledge and creativity, collaborating with delivery teams with migrating complex, multi-tier applications, or building new capabilities using APIs and cloud integration technologies; We are looking for experience in the following skills: SOA webservices, APIs and microservices design and delivery in Java, NodeJS, .NET, Python, golang or similar; APImanagement platforms (Apigee, Mulesoft, 3Sacle, WS02, CAor similar); iPaaS solutions (Mulesoft Cloudhub, Dell Boomi, Informatica, RedHat Fuse or similar); AWS, Azure, GCP or IBM cloud platforms and their API gateway or iPaaS offerings; Docker, Redhat OpenShift, native or managed Kubernetes; Oracle, IBM or other "vendor specific classic integration platforms"; Set yourself apart: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science or another relevant field; Minimum 3 years of experience in architecting, designing or implementing Integration Architectures and Applications. What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services, we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at RROOTS Locations Leeds,Manchester,Warwick

API and Cloud Integration Technical Architect Location: Bristol Salary: Dependent on experience Career Level: (Accenture will be recruiting at the following levels: Senior Analyst, Consultant, Assistant Manager, Manager Please Note: Any offer of employment is subject to satisfactory BPSS and SC security clearance which requires 5 years continuous UK address history at the point of application Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge. We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core values comprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too. "Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." - Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO As a team: We are one of the world's leading providers of API & Cloud Architecture. You'll work on innovative projects with colleagues to drive collaboration from strategy through to implementation. You will be using the latest technologies with clients to help them get to the next level. You'll learn, grow and advance in an innovative culture thatthrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking and enables boundaryless opportunitiesthat candrive your career in new and exciting ways If you're looking for a challenging career working in a vibrant environment with access to training and a global network of experts, this could be the role for you.As part of our global team, you'll be working with cutting-edge technologies and will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of new skills on the job. In our team you will learn: Learn how to provide solutions to real world problems encompassing a mixture of custom and packaged architectures, on public, private and hybrid cloud infrastructure. Be supported through a wide range of training and certifications and supported by our coaching and mentoring programmes Show more Show less Qualifications As an API & Cloud Integration Technical Architect you will: Develop solution architecture, implementation plans and estimates. Assess and recommend the best of breed technology solutions to address client needs; Design and deploy enterprise-wide scalable, highly available, fault tolerant, secure and reliable applications using APIs and cloud integration technologies; Bring your experience, knowledge and creativity, collaborating with delivery teams with migrating complex, multi-tier applications, or building new capabilities using APIs and cloud integration technologies; We are looking for experience in the following skills: SOA webservices, APIs and microservices design and delivery in Java, NodeJS, .NET, Python, golang or similar; APImanagement platforms (Apigee, Mulesoft, 3Sacle, WS02, CAor similar); iPaaS solutions (Mulesoft Cloudhub, Dell Boomi, Informatica, RedHat Fuse or similar); AWS, Azure, GCP or IBM cloud platforms and their API gateway or iPaaS offerings; Docker, Redhat OpenShift, native or managed Kubernetes; Oracle, IBM or other "vendor specific classic integration platforms"; Set yourself apart: Bachelor's Degree or higher in Engineering, Computer Science or another relevant field; Minimum 3 years of experience in architecting, designing or implementing Integration Architectures and Applications. What's in it for you At Accenture in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days' vacation per year, private medical insurance and 3 extra days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! Flexibility and mobility are required to deliver this role as there will be requirements to spend time onsite with our clients and partners to enable delivery of the first-class services, we are known for. About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. We combine unmatched experience and specialized capabilities across more than 40 industries - powered by the world's largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. With 509,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries, Accenture brings continuous innovation to help clients improve their performance and create lasting value across their enterprises. Visit us at RROOTS Locations Birmingham,Cheltenham

Your role: My client is looking for a BigData Platform Engineers to assist in developing a state-of-the-art Front Office Risk System using Cloud Microsoft Azure technologies. The selected consultant must have the ability to resolve complex issues and think outside of the traditional development box. We are looking for an platform engineer to: Resolve big data processing problems at enterprise scale implement infrastructure automation of a BigData stack (data lake, security, failover, auto-scaling) in Azure contribute to code base in Java, Scala and Python understands design principles underpinning data warehouses and data lakes understand importance of automated testing and different levels at which these need to be performed have the ability to think outside the box and willingness to learn new skills have the aptitude to work in a challenging environment with frequent deadlines and deliverables be part of a strategic programme Your team You will be working in the Front Office Risk and P&L team in London alongside the Business. The team is highly motivated and is part of a global multi-discipline team and consists of data quants, business analysts, software engineers and some of the bank's best technologists. Your primary focus will be on delivering a platform for data analytics and processing solution, along with a highly scalable workflow orchestration engine with state of art dependency tracking and monitoring. Your expertise Very strong knowledge on Data Lake automation, security and governance - preferably on Azure Data Lake Gen 2 Experience working with other non-data lake cloud platform services (Azure Databricks preferred) Be able to solve issues with security, networking, data recovery, backups Able code in at least on one of the following languages at enterprise level: Scala/Java/Python strong analytical, problem-solving and synthesizing skills (you know how to resolve issues) Datamodelling worked with agile SDLC and TDD methodologies, with Git/GitHub and continuous integration the ability to work closely with business partners, as part of a global team, delivering iteratively experience working with an investment banks' Front Office - trading, sales is desirable You are: passionate about what you do, you value excellence, learning and integrity enjoy a work environment that places emphasis on team work, collaboration and delivering business value while working at a sustainable pace someone who is technically excellent and can aspire, and inspire others, to our values and culture proactive, detail-oriented and comfortable working in dynamic environments with fast paced deliveries and changing requirements a self-sufficient, quick learner, who can work well both independently as well as in a team an excellent communicator, strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Are you interested in providing Pre-sales and Infrastructure Solution Design? Do you have hands-on IT Infrastructure technical skills? Are you keen to use your communication skills to help enhance services and solutions to existing clients? Excellent opportunity to get involved in designing solutions and proposals for new infrastructure projects. This company are specialists in providing Microsoft centric solutions across the UK. Focused within the not-for-profit sector. The company is driven by strong reputation and referral and are looking for a Technical Account Consultant to join our existing team, to further promote this ethos. Package £50K to £55K base plus £5K car plus commission (benefits listed below). The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a practical knowledge within several technologies central to the existing solution portfolio, including; Microsoft: • Windows Server • Active Directory • High Availability / Clustering • Exchange Server • Lync / Skype for Business • Remote Desktop Services • Office 365 including (Sharepoint, Teams, SfB) VMware • vSphere • ESXi • AirWatch • SDDC • vCloud Dell • Storage • Compute • Networking • Thin Client Citrix • XenApp & XenDesktop (known as Virtual Apps and Desktops) • NetScaler (known as ADC) • ShareFile • StoreFront Cisco • SD WAN • Firewalls • Networking The successful applicant will work as part of the consultancy team based either from Fareham, Newport (South East Wales), Sutton Coldfield or from home. Working on a nominated list of accounts, you will be delivering strategic and pro-active advice and be looking to upsell from the portfolio of services. These range from hardware provision and break-fix, hosting of all applications, hybrid cloud, and IT Outsourcing. Working in a vibrant environment, you will be part of a friendly and hard-working team. This role includes travel to customer sites and internal offices across the UK. You will ideally have hands on technical experience and possess excellent communication skills. You will work with the customer to identify, design and implement the recommended solutions. Roles and responsibilities: • To design technical solutions – on occasion this may mean from concept to completion • To perform delivery of Consultancy Services – this can include delivering solutions an individual may have proposed and sold • To provide Pre-Sales support and attend customer meetings • Creation of technical documentation • Provide assistance throughout the various stages of the sales process including qualification, proposal and demonstration stages, handover to the implementation services team and post-implementation customer support. This includes documentation, other collateral and potential presentations. • To be aligned to a number of customers from a technical perspective becoming the technical contact for that customer • Spotting support tickets which may have a commercial impact – speaking with the customer to prevent these tickets from becoming stale This company is highly successful, growing, and has a focus on employee engagement. Strong benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension, share save schemes, and bonus. Package £50K to £55K plus £5K car plus commission

Are you interested in providing Pre-sales and Infrastructure Solution Design? Do you have hands-on IT Infrastructure technical skills? Are you keen to use your communication skills to help enhance services and solutions to existing clients? Excellent opportunity to get involved in designing solutions and proposals for new infrastructure projects. This company are specialists in providing Microsoft centric solutions across the UK. Focused within the not-for-profit sector. The company is driven by strong reputation and referral and are looking for a Technical Account Consultant to join our existing team, to further promote this ethos. Package £50K to £55K base plus £5K car plus commission (benefits listed below). The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a practical knowledge within several technologies central to the existing solution portfolio, including; Microsoft: • Windows Server • Active Directory • High Availability / Clustering • Exchange Server • Lync / Skype for Business • Remote Desktop Services • Office 365 including (Sharepoint, Teams, SfB) VMware • vSphere • ESXi • AirWatch • SDDC • vCloud Dell • Storage • Compute • Networking • Thin Client Citrix • XenApp & XenDesktop (known as Virtual Apps and Desktops) • NetScaler (known as ADC) • ShareFile • StoreFront Cisco • SD WAN • Firewalls • Networking The successful applicant will work as part of the consultancy team based either from Fareham, Newport (South East Wales), Sutton Coldfield or from home. Working on a nominated list of accounts, you will be delivering strategic and pro-active advice and be looking to upsell from the portfolio of services. These range from hardware provision and break-fix, hosting of all applications, hybrid cloud, and IT Outsourcing. Working in a vibrant environment, you will be part of a friendly and hard-working team. This role includes travel to customer sites and internal offices across the UK. You will ideally have hands on technical experience and possess excellent communication skills. You will work with the customer to identify, design and implement the recommended solutions. Roles and responsibilities: • To design technical solutions – on occasion this may mean from concept to completion • To perform delivery of Consultancy Services – this can include delivering solutions an individual may have proposed and sold • To provide Pre-Sales support and attend customer meetings • Creation of technical documentation • Provide assistance throughout the various stages of the sales process including qualification, proposal and demonstration stages, handover to the implementation services team and post-implementation customer support. This includes documentation, other collateral and potential presentations. • To be aligned to a number of customers from a technical perspective becoming the technical contact for that customer • Spotting support tickets which may have a commercial impact – speaking with the customer to prevent these tickets from becoming stale This company is highly successful, growing, and has a focus on employee engagement. Strong benefits package including 25 days holiday, pension, share save schemes, and bonus. Package £50K to £55K plus £5K car plus commission

Enterprise Architect- Winchester-3 month contract- £475 a day Ltd/Umbrella. Our client are a large public sector organisation currently recruiting for an experienced Enterp[rise Architect to join them on a contract whilst they recruit for a permanent member of staff. The successful candidate will be an experienced individual with significant architecture & design experience, excellent communication skills and a depth of technical knowledge in a range of Infrastructure technologies (including Citrix, VMWare, Microsoft, Dell, SAP, Avaya, Networking, client devices, Hybrid Cloud). You will be expected to take responsibility for defining technology roadmaps (include hybrid cloud) and lower-level technical designs relating to all areas of Infrastructure. The role also requires the ability to instigate change, ensuring excellent implementation of agreed roadmaps and provide a depth of technical experience and advice to all areas of the organisation and its partners. The roles require the job holder to work with a team of highly skilled team of consultants within our Solutions Design team. The role will require establishing standards and acting as a Technical Lead and point of escalation throughout project delivery and producing costed options and proposals as part of business cases, enabling the initiatives and business of the broader County Council and its Partners. Main Responsibilities: - Design conceptual, logical and physical infrastructure viewpoints aligned against target technical direction to support business needs ensuring compliance with relevant technical, architectural and operational standards e.g. PSN, ISO27001 and PCI policies. - Define the Infrastructure Domain, including the computing hardware systems required to support the business: o Platforms & Servers (e.g., high-end servers and midrange to small servers, the use of cloud etc); o Storage systems; o Personal computing devices (desktops, notebooks, and hand-held computing devices); and o Other hardware (e.g., printers). - Direct solution and technical designers in the definition of operating systems, configurations, network and device-to-device interfaces, as well as selected peripherals. - Act as technical escalation point for team members and wider IT services staff and groups. - Approve/recommend major IT purchasing decisions. - Act as key specialist advisor to Lead IT architect and Head of Infrastructure, feeding into the maintenance of an as-is and target architecture with associated technology roadmap, and identify capability gaps - Support Lead IT Architect define the framework for what constitutes an IT service and the management of an IT Service Catalogue. Subsequently support the creation and management of the IT Service Catalogue. - Maintain deep technical design and implementation knowledge of current infrastructure. - Quickly learn new technologies and understand how they might be useful within HCC - Educate the business on updated technical standards and designs that have to be adhered to - Act as a Subject Matter Expert on a range of projects, proposals and business cases, working with senior staff, Project Managers and Business Analysts, responsible for the creation and delivery of: o Technical guidance and advice through all project phases o Fully costed solution architecture options at proposal and business case stage, as well as information and advice for early project design stages o Producing end-to-end technical infrastructure designs and cost models in line with HCC standards o Statement of works setting clear expectations of deliverables and exclusions o Business cases and tender documentation for new works o Technical leadership and escalation for solution designs through to delivery. - Take technical leadership role for large, complex IT projects and operational developments, with budgets up to and exceeding £1M. - Build productive relationships with key suppliers to ensure delivery of projects and solutions. - Build strong working relationships with technical staff acting as an ambassador for architectural changes and mentoring staff on new technologies and approaches during project delivery. - Apply strategic solutions during design and project delivery to ensure that key IT platforms are available 24/7/365. - Identifying opportunities for rationalisation and improving the efficiency of platform systems throughout project delivery working with BAU and operational teams. - Identifying opportunities for automating and streamlining technical BAU activities throughout project delivery working with BAU and operational teams. - Act as an ambassador for HCC, representing the council through presenting at key industry conferences. - Present information clearly at the appropriate level for all audiences. - Membership of Technical, National, and Industry bodies where appropriate. Essential Qualifications Either: - A degree and / or formal industry recognised qualifications - 5+ yrs experience in a senior technical role in an enterprise IT Environment Desirable Qualifications - Windows MCSE, MCSD or equivalent. - Citrix CCP-V/N - Citrix CCE-V/N. - Cisco CCNA. - TOGAF 9.1 Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Significant experience of IT architecture & design, with Cloud based components. - Ability to work with complex and sometimes uncertain requirements. - Proven delivery of significant service or services, or new technology that made a demonstrable contribution to organisational/customer aims, objectives, strategy, & vision. - Demonstrable ability of working at a senior level with colleagues and senior management teams within an IT environment and across business functions. - Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills at senior manager level both inside an IT team and across business functions. - Proven experience of handling multiple tasks running concurrently with varying complexity, time constraints, impacts and risks. - Evidence of a good understanding across a broad range of technical IT areas with very detailed understanding in one or more of the following: Windows Server 2008/2012, VMWare, Citrix XenServer, Citrix Netscaler, Cisco/Dell/Extreme Networking, Checkpoint, Avaya, Wireless and Infrastructure security. - Strong ability to lead and/or manage both people and technical delivery (e.g. conducting performance reviews, setting objectives, development, motivation and dealing with difficult situations). Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Familiarity with elements of HCC's key technology stack - Citrix XenServer, XenDesktop, Netscaler - Windows Server 2008+ (inc. all server roles and features) - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - VMWare ESXi 5+ - Microsoft Hyper-V - Exchange up to and including 2010 - App V - IP Telephony - Cloud IaaS and SaaS. - CheckPoint Firewalls. - Familiarity with TOGAF framework. For further information and to apply please call Victoria at Excipion on (Apply online only) and send a copy of your up to date CV

Enterprise Architect needed in Winchester Ref 216745 paying £413.32 - 515 per day. Hours - 9am - 5.30pm The roles require the job holder to work with a team of highly skilled team of consultants within our Solutions Design team. The role will require establishing standards and acting as a Technical Lead and point of escalation throughout project delivery and producing costed options and proposals. Main Responsibilities: - Design conceptual, logical and physical infrastructure viewpoints aligned against target technical direction to support business needs ensuring compliance with relevant technical, architectural and operational standards e.g. PSN, ISO27001 and PCI policies. - Define the Infrastructure Domain, including the computing hardware systems required to support the business: o Platforms & Servers (e.g., high-end servers and midrange to small servers, the use of cloud etc); o Storage systems; o Personal computing devices (desktops, notebooks, and hand-held computing devices); and o Other hardware (e.g., printers). - Direct solution and technical designers in the definition of operating systems, configurations, network and device-to-device interfaces, as well as selected peripherals. - Act as technical escalation point for team members and wider IT services staff and groups. - Approve/recommend major IT purchasing decisions. - Act as key specialist advisor to Lead IT architect and Head of Infrastructure, feeding into the maintenance of an as-is and target architecture with associated technology roadmap, and identify capability gaps - Support Lead IT Architect define the framework for what constitutes an IT service and the management of an IT Service Catalogue. Subsequently support the creation and management of the IT Service Catalogue. - Maintain deep technical design and implementation knowledge of current infrastructure. - Educate the business on updated technical standards and designs that have to be adhered to - Act as a Subject Matter Expert on a range of projects, proposals and business cases, working with senior staff, Project Managers and Business Analysts, responsible for the creation and delivery of: o Technical guidance and advice through all project phases o Fully costed solution architecture options at proposal and business case stage, as well as information and advice for early project design stages o Producing end-to-end technical infrastructure designs and cost models. o Statement of works setting clear expectations of deliverables and exclusions o Business cases and tender documentation for new works o Technical leadership and escalation for solution designs through to delivery. - Take technical leadership role for large, complex IT projects and operational developments, with budgets up to and exceeding £1M. - Build productive relationships with key suppliers to ensure delivery of projects and solutions. - Build strong working relationships with technical staff acting as an ambassador for architectural changes and mentoring staff on new technologies and approaches during project delivery. - Apply strategic solutions during design and project delivery to ensure that key IT platforms are available 24/7/365. - Identifying opportunities for rationalisation and improving the efficiency of platform systems throughout project delivery working with BAU and operational teams. - Identifying opportunities for automating and streamlining technical BAU activities throughout project delivery working with BAU and operational teams. Essential Qualifications Either: - A degree and / or formal industry recognised qualifications - 5+ yrs experience in a senior technical role in an enterprise IT Environment Desirable Qualifications - Windows MCSE, MCSD or equivalent. - Citrix CCP-V/N - Citrix CCE-V/N. - Cisco CCNA. - TOGAF 9.1 Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Significant experience of IT architecture & design, with Cloud based components. - Ability to work with complex and sometimes uncertain requirements. - Proven delivery of significant service or services, or new technology that made a demonstrable contribution to organisational/customer aims, objectives, strategy, & vision. - Demonstrable ability of working at a senior level with colleagues and senior management teams within an IT environment and across business functions. - Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills at senior manager level both inside an IT team and across business functions. - Proven experience of handling multiple tasks running concurrently with varying complexity, time constraints, impacts and risks. - Evidence of a good understanding across a broad range of technical IT areas with very detailed understanding in one or more of the following: Windows Server 2008/2012, VMWare, Citrix XenServer, Citrix Netscaler, Cisco/Dell/Extreme Networking, Checkpoint, Avaya, Wireless and Infrastructure security. - Strong ability to lead and/or manage both people and technical delivery (e.g. conducting performance reviews, setting objectives, development, motivation and dealing with difficult situations). Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Familiarity with elements of HCC’s key technology stack - Citrix XenServer, XenDesktop, Netscaler - Windows Server 2008+ (inc. all server roles and features) - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - VMWare ESXi 5+ - Microsoft Hyper-V - Exchange up to and including 2010 - App V - IP Telephony - Cloud IaaS and SaaS. - CheckPoint Firewalls. - Familiarity with TOGAF framework. Essential Employment are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please email your CV to verity quoting the above reference number so we can locate the job ok. All our roles may be subject to pre employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at twitter/facebook/linkedin or via our website

My client is a fantastic business; A very well established company based in Harrow This is a full time and permanent role; Salary c£50K Monday to Friday 0900 to 1730 IT Manager No direct reports This is a hands on role; Main Function of Job: To develop, maintain and manage the infrastructure and I.T systems in line with the needs of the business and the Alumasc group. Specific involvement with the management of an ERP system implementation (NAV) Advising on best fit technology solutions and infrastructure upgrades. Policy Implementation and Management I.T Management and support on both software and hardware issues for both Companies at strategic and user levels. The role will involve travelling to the Gloucester office as business needs require but candidates must be within easy daily commute of the Harrow office. Coordinate and communicate I.T issues/changes internally and to the Alumasc I.T Manager Manage and Drive Group Security and I.T policy Tools and Equipment Used: Ideally Microsoft Dynamics NAV with Construction Industry customization and CRM knowledge. Windows 2012 server (with Exchange) Internet and web MS Office programmes and FileMaker 11.0 server and clients PCs, laptops, servers and VPNs, plus routers and network hardware Firewall and Antispam device Mobile Phone Office 365 Autocad and Sharepoint Qualifications/Educational Requirements: Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline preferred Experience Required: Ideally first hand experience of successful implementation of an ERP system ideally on Microsoft Dynamics NAV with a Construction Industry Customization in a similar sized organisation. Knowledge of developing and building reports using tools such as "Jet Reports" also beneficial. Track record in implementing system upgrades possibly within a group of companies. Experience of Construction Industry commercial practices and previous experience of a manufacturing environment preferred. Experience of managing and administration MS SQL or another SQL based database. Knowledge of software as a service solution Software:- MS SQL Microsoft office suite and XP clients Exchange 2007 Veritas back up Filemaker 11.0 VMware Microsoft office suite Knowledge of Virtual Private Network and Outlook Web Access useful Remote administration software: BIW Hardware: Servers Dell Desktops Network Switches Printers General: Excellent communication and leadership skills with previous user and help desk experience. Interest in new and emerging technologies Experience in working to a budget and presenting proposals for further finance on consumable and capital expenditure Previous experience of producing reports for board Main Duties and Responsibilities: (Please note: In addition to the main duties and responsibilities of your job, you may be required to carry out additional tasks as can reasonably be expected) · ERP Implementation. Supporting post launch at two sites (Harrow and Gloucester) · · Responsibility for developing, maintaining and managing the I.T Systems and Infrastructure upgrades in line with the needs of the business and management of outsourced support. · · Interface with ERP Consultant system providers, ensuring consistency with Alumasc I.T Infrastructure. · · Day to day administration of servers in both offices, new users passwords, access rights, backup virus checking, updating intranet content, VPN etc. · · Problem solving, user support and troubleshooting for PCs in both offices. · · Purchase of hardware and software, sourcing suppliers and anticipating the needs and growth of the company and working to a budget. · · Researching new technology and assessing new products with a view to how they could help the business. · · Monitoring and controlling PC/Laptop and Phone use to ensure that staff are getting the best from our systems, organising training, establishing and enforcing good practice, assessing traffic and speed of network and Security. · · Maintain the current FileMaker system to the needs of the business. · · Any IT projects identified by the Finance Director, Group F.D, H.R.D or Divisional Managing Director. · · Preparation of reports for board. · · Keeping audit of IT licences and asset management current and up to date. · · Ensuring I.T policy compliance and Policy development and Management. · · Mobile phone and third party management Salary: Dependent on Experience. Holiday Entitlement: 24 days per annum, rising to 26 days after five years service 3 days to be taken at Christmas when the offices are closed. Hours of Work: Normal Hours of work 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday with one hour for lunch. Tate is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Enterprise Architect- Winchester-3 month contract- £475 a day Ltd/Umbrella. Our client are a large public sector organisation currently recruiting for an experienced Enterp[rise Architect to join them on a contract whilst they recruit for a permanent member of staff. The successful candidate will be an experienced individual with significant architecture & design experience, excellent communication skills and a depth of technical knowledge in a range of Infrastructure technologies (including Citrix, VMWare, Microsoft, Dell, SAP, Avaya, Networking, client devices, Hybrid Cloud). You will be expected to take responsibility for defining technology roadmaps (include hybrid cloud) and lower-level technical designs relating to all areas of Infrastructure. The role also requires the ability to instigate change, ensuring excellent implementation of agreed roadmaps and provide a depth of technical experience and advice to all areas of the organisation and its partners. The roles require the job holder to work with a team of highly skilled team of consultants within our Solutions Design team. The role will require establishing standards and acting as a Technical Lead and point of escalation throughout project delivery and producing costed options and proposals as part of business cases, enabling the initiatives and business of the broader County Council and its Partners. Main Responsibilities: - Design conceptual, logical and physical infrastructure viewpoints aligned against target technical direction to support business needs ensuring compliance with relevant technical, architectural and operational standards e.g. PSN, ISO27001 and PCI policies. - Define the Infrastructure Domain, including the computing hardware systems required to support the business: o Platforms & Servers (e.g., high-end servers and midrange to small servers, the use of cloud etc); o Storage systems; o Personal computing devices (desktops, notebooks, and hand-held computing devices); and o Other hardware (e.g., printers). - Direct solution and technical designers in the definition of operating systems, configurations, network and device-to-device interfaces, as well as selected peripherals. - Act as technical escalation point for team members and wider IT services staff and groups. - Approve/recommend major IT purchasing decisions. - Act as key specialist advisor to Lead IT architect and Head of Infrastructure, feeding into the maintenance of an as-is and target architecture with associated technology roadmap, and identify capability gaps - Support Lead IT Architect define the framework for what constitutes an IT service and the management of an IT Service Catalogue. Subsequently support the creation and management of the IT Service Catalogue. - Maintain deep technical design and implementation knowledge of current infrastructure. - Quickly learn new technologies and understand how they might be useful within HCC - Educate the business on updated technical standards and designs that have to be adhered to - Act as a Subject Matter Expert on a range of projects, proposals and business cases, working with senior staff, Project Managers and Business Analysts, responsible for the creation and delivery of: o Technical guidance and advice through all project phases o Fully costed solution architecture options at proposal and business case stage, as well as information and advice for early project design stages o Producing end-to-end technical infrastructure designs and cost models in line with HCC standards o Statement of works setting clear expectations of deliverables and exclusions o Business cases and tender documentation for new works o Technical leadership and escalation for solution designs through to delivery. - Take technical leadership role for large, complex IT projects and operational developments, with budgets up to and exceeding £1M. - Build productive relationships with key suppliers to ensure delivery of projects and solutions. - Build strong working relationships with technical staff acting as an ambassador for architectural changes and mentoring staff on new technologies and approaches during project delivery. - Apply strategic solutions during design and project delivery to ensure that key IT platforms are available 24/7/365. - Identifying opportunities for rationalisation and improving the efficiency of platform systems throughout project delivery working with BAU and operational teams. - Identifying opportunities for automating and streamlining technical BAU activities throughout project delivery working with BAU and operational teams. - Act as an ambassador for HCC, representing the council through presenting at key industry conferences. - Present information clearly at the appropriate level for all audiences. - Membership of Technical, National, and Industry bodies where appropriate. Essential Qualifications Either: - A degree and / or formal industry recognised qualifications - 5+ yrs experience in a senior technical role in an enterprise IT Environment Desirable Qualifications - Windows MCSE, MCSD or equivalent. - Citrix CCP-V/N - Citrix CCE-V/N. - Cisco CCNA. - TOGAF 9.1 Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Significant experience of IT architecture & design, with Cloud based components. - Ability to work with complex and sometimes uncertain requirements. - Proven delivery of significant service or services, or new technology that made a demonstrable contribution to organisational/customer aims, objectives, strategy, & vision. - Demonstrable ability of working at a senior level with colleagues and senior management teams within an IT environment and across business functions. - Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills at senior manager level both inside an IT team and across business functions. - Proven experience of handling multiple tasks running concurrently with varying complexity, time constraints, impacts and risks. - Evidence of a good understanding across a broad range of technical IT areas with very detailed understanding in one or more of the following: Windows Server 2008/2012, VMWare, Citrix XenServer, Citrix Netscaler, Cisco/Dell/Extreme Networking, Checkpoint, Avaya, Wireless and Infrastructure security. - Strong ability to lead and/or manage both people and technical delivery (e.g. conducting performance reviews, setting objectives, development, motivation and dealing with difficult situations). Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Familiarity with elements of HCC's key technology stack - Citrix XenServer, XenDesktop, Netscaler - Windows Server 2008+ (inc. all server roles and features) - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - VMWare ESXi 5+ - Microsoft Hyper-V - Exchange up to and including 2010 - App V - IP Telephony - Cloud IaaS and SaaS. - CheckPoint Firewalls. - Familiarity with TOGAF framework. For further information and to apply please call Victoria at Excipion on (Apply online only) and send a copy of your up to date CV

Enterprise Architect needed in Winchester Ref 216745 paying £413.32 - 515 per day. Hours - 9am - 5.30pm The roles require the job holder to work with a team of highly skilled team of consultants within our Solutions Design team. The role will require establishing standards and acting as a Technical Lead and point of escalation throughout project delivery and producing costed options and proposals. Main Responsibilities: - Design conceptual, logical and physical infrastructure viewpoints aligned against target technical direction to support business needs ensuring compliance with relevant technical, architectural and operational standards e.g. PSN, ISO27001 and PCI policies. - Define the Infrastructure Domain, including the computing hardware systems required to support the business: o Platforms & Servers (e.g., high-end servers and midrange to small servers, the use of cloud etc); o Storage systems; o Personal computing devices (desktops, notebooks, and hand-held computing devices); and o Other hardware (e.g., printers). - Direct solution and technical designers in the definition of operating systems, configurations, network and device-to-device interfaces, as well as selected peripherals. - Act as technical escalation point for team members and wider IT services staff and groups. - Approve/recommend major IT purchasing decisions. - Act as key specialist advisor to Lead IT architect and Head of Infrastructure, feeding into the maintenance of an as-is and target architecture with associated technology roadmap, and identify capability gaps - Support Lead IT Architect define the framework for what constitutes an IT service and the management of an IT Service Catalogue. Subsequently support the creation and management of the IT Service Catalogue. - Maintain deep technical design and implementation knowledge of current infrastructure. - Educate the business on updated technical standards and designs that have to be adhered to - Act as a Subject Matter Expert on a range of projects, proposals and business cases, working with senior staff, Project Managers and Business Analysts, responsible for the creation and delivery of: o Technical guidance and advice through all project phases o Fully costed solution architecture options at proposal and business case stage, as well as information and advice for early project design stages o Producing end-to-end technical infrastructure designs and cost models. o Statement of works setting clear expectations of deliverables and exclusions o Business cases and tender documentation for new works o Technical leadership and escalation for solution designs through to delivery. - Take technical leadership role for large, complex IT projects and operational developments, with budgets up to and exceeding £1M. - Build productive relationships with key suppliers to ensure delivery of projects and solutions. - Build strong working relationships with technical staff acting as an ambassador for architectural changes and mentoring staff on new technologies and approaches during project delivery. - Apply strategic solutions during design and project delivery to ensure that key IT platforms are available 24/7/365. - Identifying opportunities for rationalisation and improving the efficiency of platform systems throughout project delivery working with BAU and operational teams. - Identifying opportunities for automating and streamlining technical BAU activities throughout project delivery working with BAU and operational teams. Essential Qualifications Either: - A degree and / or formal industry recognised qualifications - 5+ yrs experience in a senior technical role in an enterprise IT Environment Desirable Qualifications - Windows MCSE, MCSD or equivalent. - Citrix CCP-V/N - Citrix CCE-V/N. - Cisco CCNA. - TOGAF 9.1 Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Significant experience of IT architecture & design, with Cloud based components. - Ability to work with complex and sometimes uncertain requirements. - Proven delivery of significant service or services, or new technology that made a demonstrable contribution to organisational/customer aims, objectives, strategy, & vision. - Demonstrable ability of working at a senior level with colleagues and senior management teams within an IT environment and across business functions. - Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills at senior manager level both inside an IT team and across business functions. - Proven experience of handling multiple tasks running concurrently with varying complexity, time constraints, impacts and risks. - Evidence of a good understanding across a broad range of technical IT areas with very detailed understanding in one or more of the following: Windows Server 2008/2012, VMWare, Citrix XenServer, Citrix Netscaler, Cisco/Dell/Extreme Networking, Checkpoint, Avaya, Wireless and Infrastructure security. - Strong ability to lead and/or manage both people and technical delivery (e.g. conducting performance reviews, setting objectives, development, motivation and dealing with difficult situations). Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Familiarity with elements of HCC’s key technology stack - Citrix XenServer, XenDesktop, Netscaler - Windows Server 2008+ (inc. all server roles and features) - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - VMWare ESXi 5+ - Microsoft Hyper-V - Exchange up to and including 2010 - App V - IP Telephony - Cloud IaaS and SaaS. - CheckPoint Firewalls. - Familiarity with TOGAF framework. Essential Employment are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please email your CV to verity quoting the above reference number so we can locate the job ok. All our roles may be subject to pre employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at twitter/facebook/linkedin or via our website

Enterprise Architect- Winchester-3 month contract- £475 a day Ltd/Umbrella. Our client are a large public sector organisation currently recruiting for an experienced Enterp[rise Architect to join them on a contract whilst they recruit for a permanent member of staff. The successful candidate will be an experienced individual with significant architecture & design experience, excellent communication skills and a depth of technical knowledge in a range of Infrastructure technologies (including Citrix, VMWare, Microsoft, Dell, SAP, Avaya, Networking, client devices, Hybrid Cloud). You will be expected to take responsibility for defining technology roadmaps (include hybrid cloud) and lower-level technical designs relating to all areas of Infrastructure. The role also requires the ability to instigate change, ensuring excellent implementation of agreed roadmaps and provide a depth of technical experience and advice to all areas of the organisation and its partners. The roles require the job holder to work with a team of highly skilled team of consultants within our Solutions Design team. The role will require establishing standards and acting as a Technical Lead and point of escalation throughout project delivery and producing costed options and proposals as part of business cases, enabling the initiatives and business of the broader County Council and its Partners. Main Responsibilities: - Design conceptual, logical and physical infrastructure viewpoints aligned against target technical direction to support business needs ensuring compliance with relevant technical, architectural and operational standards e.g. PSN, ISO27001 and PCI policies. - Define the Infrastructure Domain, including the computing hardware systems required to support the business: o Platforms & Servers (e.g., high-end servers and midrange to small servers, the use of cloud etc); o Storage systems; o Personal computing devices (desktops, notebooks, and hand-held computing devices); and o Other hardware (e.g., printers). - Direct solution and technical designers in the definition of operating systems, configurations, network and device-to-device interfaces, as well as selected peripherals. - Act as technical escalation point for team members and wider IT services staff and groups. - Approve/recommend major IT purchasing decisions. - Act as key specialist advisor to Lead IT architect and Head of Infrastructure, feeding into the maintenance of an as-is and target architecture with associated technology roadmap, and identify capability gaps - Support Lead IT Architect define the framework for what constitutes an IT service and the management of an IT Service Catalogue. Subsequently support the creation and management of the IT Service Catalogue. - Maintain deep technical design and implementation knowledge of current infrastructure. - Quickly learn new technologies and understand how they might be useful within HCC - Educate the business on updated technical standards and designs that have to be adhered to - Act as a Subject Matter Expert on a range of projects, proposals and business cases, working with senior staff, Project Managers and Business Analysts, responsible for the creation and delivery of: o Technical guidance and advice through all project phases o Fully costed solution architecture options at proposal and business case stage, as well as information and advice for early project design stages o Producing end-to-end technical infrastructure designs and cost models in line with HCC standards o Statement of works setting clear expectations of deliverables and exclusions o Business cases and tender documentation for new works o Technical leadership and escalation for solution designs through to delivery. - Take technical leadership role for large, complex IT projects and operational developments, with budgets up to and exceeding £1M. - Build productive relationships with key suppliers to ensure delivery of projects and solutions. - Build strong working relationships with technical staff acting as an ambassador for architectural changes and mentoring staff on new technologies and approaches during project delivery. - Apply strategic solutions during design and project delivery to ensure that key IT platforms are available 24/7/365. - Identifying opportunities for rationalisation and improving the efficiency of platform systems throughout project delivery working with BAU and operational teams. - Identifying opportunities for automating and streamlining technical BAU activities throughout project delivery working with BAU and operational teams. - Act as an ambassador for HCC, representing the council through presenting at key industry conferences. - Present information clearly at the appropriate level for all audiences. - Membership of Technical, National, and Industry bodies where appropriate. Essential Qualifications Either: - A degree and / or formal industry recognised qualifications - 5+ yrs experience in a senior technical role in an enterprise IT Environment Desirable Qualifications - Windows MCSE, MCSD or equivalent. - Citrix CCP-V/N - Citrix CCE-V/N. - Cisco CCNA. - TOGAF 9.1 Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Significant experience of IT architecture & design, with Cloud based components. - Ability to work with complex and sometimes uncertain requirements. - Proven delivery of significant service or services, or new technology that made a demonstrable contribution to organisational/customer aims, objectives, strategy, & vision. - Demonstrable ability of working at a senior level with colleagues and senior management teams within an IT environment and across business functions. - Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills at senior manager level both inside an IT team and across business functions. - Proven experience of handling multiple tasks running concurrently with varying complexity, time constraints, impacts and risks. - Evidence of a good understanding across a broad range of technical IT areas with very detailed understanding in one or more of the following: Windows Server 2008/2012, VMWare, Citrix XenServer, Citrix Netscaler, Cisco/Dell/Extreme Networking, Checkpoint, Avaya, Wireless and Infrastructure security. - Strong ability to lead and/or manage both people and technical delivery (e.g. conducting performance reviews, setting objectives, development, motivation and dealing with difficult situations). Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Familiarity with elements of HCC's key technology stack - Citrix XenServer, XenDesktop, Netscaler - Windows Server 2008+ (inc. all server roles and features) - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - VMWare ESXi 5+ - Microsoft Hyper-V - Exchange up to and including 2010 - App V - IP Telephony - Cloud IaaS and SaaS. - CheckPoint Firewalls. - Familiarity with TOGAF framework. For further information and to apply please call Victoria at Excipion on (Apply online only) and send a copy of your up to date CV

Enterprise Architect needed in Winchester Ref 216745 paying £413.32 - 515 per day. Hours - 9am - 5.30pm The roles require the job holder to work with a team of highly skilled team of consultants within our Solutions Design team. The role will require establishing standards and acting as a Technical Lead and point of escalation throughout project delivery and producing costed options and proposals. Main Responsibilities: - Design conceptual, logical and physical infrastructure viewpoints aligned against target technical direction to support business needs ensuring compliance with relevant technical, architectural and operational standards e.g. PSN, ISO27001 and PCI policies. - Define the Infrastructure Domain, including the computing hardware systems required to support the business: o Platforms & Servers (e.g., high-end servers and midrange to small servers, the use of cloud etc); o Storage systems; o Personal computing devices (desktops, notebooks, and hand-held computing devices); and o Other hardware (e.g., printers). - Direct solution and technical designers in the definition of operating systems, configurations, network and device-to-device interfaces, as well as selected peripherals. - Act as technical escalation point for team members and wider IT services staff and groups. - Approve/recommend major IT purchasing decisions. - Act as key specialist advisor to Lead IT architect and Head of Infrastructure, feeding into the maintenance of an as-is and target architecture with associated technology roadmap, and identify capability gaps - Support Lead IT Architect define the framework for what constitutes an IT service and the management of an IT Service Catalogue. Subsequently support the creation and management of the IT Service Catalogue. - Maintain deep technical design and implementation knowledge of current infrastructure. - Educate the business on updated technical standards and designs that have to be adhered to - Act as a Subject Matter Expert on a range of projects, proposals and business cases, working with senior staff, Project Managers and Business Analysts, responsible for the creation and delivery of: o Technical guidance and advice through all project phases o Fully costed solution architecture options at proposal and business case stage, as well as information and advice for early project design stages o Producing end-to-end technical infrastructure designs and cost models. o Statement of works setting clear expectations of deliverables and exclusions o Business cases and tender documentation for new works o Technical leadership and escalation for solution designs through to delivery. - Take technical leadership role for large, complex IT projects and operational developments, with budgets up to and exceeding £1M. - Build productive relationships with key suppliers to ensure delivery of projects and solutions. - Build strong working relationships with technical staff acting as an ambassador for architectural changes and mentoring staff on new technologies and approaches during project delivery. - Apply strategic solutions during design and project delivery to ensure that key IT platforms are available 24/7/365. - Identifying opportunities for rationalisation and improving the efficiency of platform systems throughout project delivery working with BAU and operational teams. - Identifying opportunities for automating and streamlining technical BAU activities throughout project delivery working with BAU and operational teams. Essential Qualifications Either: - A degree and / or formal industry recognised qualifications - 5+ yrs experience in a senior technical role in an enterprise IT Environment Desirable Qualifications - Windows MCSE, MCSD or equivalent. - Citrix CCP-V/N - Citrix CCE-V/N. - Cisco CCNA. - TOGAF 9.1 Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience - Significant experience of IT architecture & design, with Cloud based components. - Ability to work with complex and sometimes uncertain requirements. - Proven delivery of significant service or services, or new technology that made a demonstrable contribution to organisational/customer aims, objectives, strategy, & vision. - Demonstrable ability of working at a senior level with colleagues and senior management teams within an IT environment and across business functions. - Excellent communication, influencing and negotiation skills at senior manager level both inside an IT team and across business functions. - Proven experience of handling multiple tasks running concurrently with varying complexity, time constraints, impacts and risks. - Evidence of a good understanding across a broad range of technical IT areas with very detailed understanding in one or more of the following: Windows Server 2008/2012, VMWare, Citrix XenServer, Citrix Netscaler, Cisco/Dell/Extreme Networking, Checkpoint, Avaya, Wireless and Infrastructure security. - Strong ability to lead and/or manage both people and technical delivery (e.g. conducting performance reviews, setting objectives, development, motivation and dealing with difficult situations). Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience Familiarity with elements of HCC’s key technology stack - Citrix XenServer, XenDesktop, Netscaler - Windows Server 2008+ (inc. all server roles and features) - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - VMWare ESXi 5+ - Microsoft Hyper-V - Exchange up to and including 2010 - App V - IP Telephony - Cloud IaaS and SaaS. - CheckPoint Firewalls. - Familiarity with TOGAF framework. Essential Employment are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment are an Equal Opportunities Employer. Please email your CV to verity quoting the above reference number so we can locate the job ok. All our roles may be subject to pre employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. 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My client is a fantastic business; A very well established company based in Harrow This is a full time and permanent role; Salary c£50K Monday to Friday 0900 to 1730 IT Manager No direct reports This is a hands on role; Main Function of Job: To develop, maintain and manage the infrastructure and I.T systems in line with the needs of the business and the Alumasc group. Specific involvement with the management of an ERP system implementation (NAV) Advising on best fit technology solutions and infrastructure upgrades. Policy Implementation and Management I.T Management and support on both software and hardware issues for both Companies at strategic and user levels. The role will involve travelling to the Gloucester office as business needs require but candidates must be within easy daily commute of the Harrow office. Coordinate and communicate I.T issues/changes internally and to the Alumasc I.T Manager Manage and Drive Group Security and I.T policy Tools and Equipment Used: Ideally Microsoft Dynamics NAV with Construction Industry customization and CRM knowledge. Windows 2012 server (with Exchange) Internet and web MS Office programmes and FileMaker 11.0 server and clients PCs, laptops, servers and VPNs, plus routers and network hardware Firewall and Antispam device Mobile Phone Office 365 Autocad and Sharepoint Qualifications/Educational Requirements: Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline preferred Experience Required: Ideally first hand experience of successful implementation of an ERP system ideally on Microsoft Dynamics NAV with a Construction Industry Customization in a similar sized organisation. Knowledge of developing and building reports using tools such as "Jet Reports" also beneficial. Track record in implementing system upgrades possibly within a group of companies. Experience of Construction Industry commercial practices and previous experience of a manufacturing environment preferred. Experience of managing and administration MS SQL or another SQL based database. Knowledge of software as a service solution Software:- MS SQL Microsoft office suite and XP clients Exchange 2007 Veritas back up Filemaker 11.0 VMware Microsoft office suite Knowledge of Virtual Private Network and Outlook Web Access useful Remote administration software: BIW Hardware: Servers Dell Desktops Network Switches Printers General: Excellent communication and leadership skills with previous user and help desk experience. Interest in new and emerging technologies Experience in working to a budget and presenting proposals for further finance on consumable and capital expenditure Previous experience of producing reports for board Main Duties and Responsibilities: (Please note: In addition to the main duties and responsibilities of your job, you may be required to carry out additional tasks as can reasonably be expected) · ERP Implementation. Supporting post launch at two sites (Harrow and Gloucester) · · Responsibility for developing, maintaining and managing the I.T Systems and Infrastructure upgrades in line with the needs of the business and management of outsourced support. · · Interface with ERP Consultant system providers, ensuring consistency with Alumasc I.T Infrastructure. · · Day to day administration of servers in both offices, new users passwords, access rights, backup virus checking, updating intranet content, VPN etc. · · Problem solving, user support and troubleshooting for PCs in both offices. · · Purchase of hardware and software, sourcing suppliers and anticipating the needs and growth of the company and working to a budget. · · Researching new technology and assessing new products with a view to how they could help the business. · · Monitoring and controlling PC/Laptop and Phone use to ensure that staff are getting the best from our systems, organising training, establishing and enforcing good practice, assessing traffic and speed of network and Security. · · Maintain the current FileMaker system to the needs of the business. · · Any IT projects identified by the Finance Director, Group F.D, H.R.D or Divisional Managing Director. · · Preparation of reports for board. · · Keeping audit of IT licences and asset management current and up to date. · · Ensuring I.T policy compliance and Policy development and Management. · · Mobile phone and third party management Salary: Dependent on Experience. Holiday Entitlement: 24 days per annum, rising to 26 days after five years service 3 days to be taken at Christmas when the offices are closed. Hours of Work: Normal Hours of work 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday with one hour for lunch. Tate is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

My client is a fantastic business; A very well established company based in Harrow This is a full time and permanent role; Salary c£50K Monday to Friday 0900 to 1730 IT Manager No direct reports This is a hands on role; Main Function of Job: To develop, maintain and manage the infrastructure and I.T systems in line with the needs of the business and the Alumasc group. Specific involvement with the management of an ERP system implementation (NAV) Advising on best fit technology solutions and infrastructure upgrades. Policy Implementation and Management I.T Management and support on both software and hardware issues for both Companies at strategic and user levels. The role will involve travelling to the Gloucester office as business needs require but candidates must be within easy daily commute of the Harrow office. Coordinate and communicate I.T issues/changes internally and to the Alumasc I.T Manager Manage and Drive Group Security and I.T policy Tools and Equipment Used: Ideally Microsoft Dynamics NAV with Construction Industry customization and CRM knowledge. Windows 2012 server (with Exchange) Internet and web MS Office programmes and FileMaker 11.0 server and clients PCs, laptops, servers and VPNs, plus routers and network hardware Firewall and Antispam device Mobile Phone Office 365 Autocad and Sharepoint Qualifications/Educational Requirements: Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline preferred Experience Required: Ideally first hand experience of successful implementation of an ERP system ideally on Microsoft Dynamics NAV with a Construction Industry Customization in a similar sized organisation. Knowledge of developing and building reports using tools such as "Jet Reports" also beneficial. Track record in implementing system upgrades possibly within a group of companies. Experience of Construction Industry commercial practices and previous experience of a manufacturing environment preferred. Experience of managing and administration MS SQL or another SQL based database. Knowledge of software as a service solution Software:- MS SQL Microsoft office suite and XP clients Exchange 2007 Veritas back up Filemaker 11.0 VMware Microsoft office suite Knowledge of Virtual Private Network and Outlook Web Access useful Remote administration software: BIW Hardware: Servers Dell Desktops Network Switches Printers General: Excellent communication and leadership skills with previous user and help desk experience. Interest in new and emerging technologies Experience in working to a budget and presenting proposals for further finance on consumable and capital expenditure Previous experience of producing reports for board Main Duties and Responsibilities: (Please note: In addition to the main duties and responsibilities of your job, you may be required to carry out additional tasks as can reasonably be expected) · ERP Implementation. Supporting post launch at two sites (Harrow and Gloucester) · · Responsibility for developing, maintaining and managing the I.T Systems and Infrastructure upgrades in line with the needs of the business and management of outsourced support. · · Interface with ERP Consultant system providers, ensuring consistency with Alumasc I.T Infrastructure. · · Day to day administration of servers in both offices, new users passwords, access rights, backup virus checking, updating intranet content, VPN etc. · · Problem solving, user support and troubleshooting for PCs in both offices. · · Purchase of hardware and software, sourcing suppliers and anticipating the needs and growth of the company and working to a budget. · · Researching new technology and assessing new products with a view to how they could help the business. · · Monitoring and controlling PC/Laptop and Phone use to ensure that staff are getting the best from our systems, organising training, establishing and enforcing good practice, assessing traffic and speed of network and Security. · · Maintain the current FileMaker system to the needs of the business. · · Any IT projects identified by the Finance Director, Group F.D, H.R.D or Divisional Managing Director. · · Preparation of reports for board. · · Keeping audit of IT licences and asset management current and up to date. · · Ensuring I.T policy compliance and Policy development and Management. · · Mobile phone and third party management Salary: Dependent on Experience. Holiday Entitlement: 24 days per annum, rising to 26 days after five years service 3 days to be taken at Christmas when the offices are closed. Hours of Work: Normal Hours of work 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday with one hour for lunch. Tate is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Technical Business Analyst - Public Sector A Technical Business Analyst to be a recognised expert in the field of Technical Business Analysis being able to give specialist advice to others. Please note the closing date for applications for this role is 2pm on 12th September 2016. Key skills required for the Technical Business Analyst - Public Secto * Have a proven track record of successfully leading teams delivering technology services via appropriate project management methodologies utilising the best of Waterfall and Agile * Ability to apply business analysis techniques for problem solving, modelling and design for example Object Oriented Analysis and Design Use Case Models, Unified Modelling Language * Excellent knowledge and experience in analysis of modern digital technologies and technical architectures, including open source and open standards. Experience of Digital delivery using both Agile Project Management methodologies * Capable of effectively engaging with a wide range of digital specialists, suppliers, and stakeholders to define the best approach to service design to achieve business and user objectives * Strong understanding of industry standard for Security, Data Protections, Accessibility and ability to translate into technical requirements * Thrive in a fast-moving, changing environment working to tight deadlines in a technical environment * Diploma in Business Analysis or similar or equivalent experience. Infrastructure as a Service development: Java, Python, Linux, Bash, Puppet/Chef/Saltstack, AWS * Uses defined tools, templates and standards to design for example Rational, Jira * Experience of analysis of a range of systems/platforms for example Oracle, Apache, Unix, Windows, Linux The successful candidate must either hold current DS (Disclosure Scotland) Clearance or be willing to undergo security vetting in order to obtain the level required. Please note the closing date for applications for this role is 2pm on 12th September 2016. The role is based in Warrington If you are an Business Analyst looking for a new contract either apply online or if would like to find out about other IT/Financial Services opportunities please contact Denny Jenkins (url removed) or (Apply online only) The business focuses on building long lasting relationships based on reliability and trust. We do this by hiring and retaining a great team of recruitment consultants who listen and understand our client's and candidate's needs.Do you know anyone who might be looking for a new role? You could benefit from our candidate referral scheme. Contact me on the above contact details for more information. Outsource UK is one of the country's largest and most successful independent recruitment consultancies, specialising in the IT, Digital, Financial Services and Engineering sectors. Outsource. Our People. Your Success. We recruit talented people for contract and permanent opportunities, offer a consultative approach and have a reputation for providing a superior service to both clients and candidates. The role is based in Warrington Please visit our website (url removed)

Technical Business Analyst - Public Sector A Technical Business Analyst to be a recognised expert in the field of Technical Business Analysis being able to give specialist advice to others. Please note the closing date for applications for this role is 2pm on 12th September 2016. Key skills required for the Technical Business Analyst - Public Secto * Have a proven track record of successfully leading teams delivering technology services via appropriate project management methodologies utilising the best of Waterfall and Agile * Ability to apply business analysis techniques for problem solving, modelling and design for example Object Oriented Analysis and Design Use Case Models, Unified Modelling Language * Excellent knowledge and experience in analysis of modern digital technologies and technical architectures, including open source and open standards. Experience of Digital delivery using both Agile Project Management methodologies * Capable of effectively engaging with a wide range of digital specialists, suppliers, and stakeholders to define the best approach to service design to achieve business and user objectives * Strong understanding of industry standard for Security, Data Protections, Accessibility and ability to translate into technical requirements * Thrive in a fast-moving, changing environment working to tight deadlines in a technical environment * Diploma in Business Analysis or similar or equivalent experience. Infrastructure as a Service development: Java, Python, Linux, Bash, Puppet/Chef/Saltstack, AWS * Uses defined tools, templates and standards to design for example Rational, Jira * Experience of analysis of a range of systems/platforms for example Oracle, Apache, Unix, Windows, Linux The successful candidate must either hold current DS (Disclosure Scotland) Clearance or be willing to undergo security vetting in order to obtain the level required. Please note the closing date for applications for this role is 2pm on 12th September 2016. The role is based in Warrington If you are an Business Analyst looking for a new contract either apply online or if would like to find out about other IT/Financial Services opportunities please contact Denny Jenkins (url removed) or (Apply online only) The business focuses on building long lasting relationships based on reliability and trust. We do this by hiring and retaining a great team of recruitment consultants who listen and understand our client's and candidate's needs.Do you know anyone who might be looking for a new role? You could benefit from our candidate referral scheme. Contact me on the above contact details for more information. Outsource UK is one of the country's largest and most successful independent recruitment consultancies, specialising in the IT, Digital, Financial Services and Engineering sectors. Outsource. Our People. Your Success. We recruit talented people for contract and permanent opportunities, offer a consultative approach and have a reputation for providing a superior service to both clients and candidates. The role is based in Warrington Please visit our website (url removed)

My client is a fantastic business; A very well established company based in Harrow This is a full time and permanent role; Salary c£50K Monday to Friday 0900 to 1730 IT Manager No direct reports This is a hands on role; Main Function of Job: To develop, maintain and manage the infrastructure and I.T systems in line with the needs of the business and the Alumasc group. Specific involvement with the management of an ERP system implementation (NAV) Advising on best fit technology solutions and infrastructure upgrades. Policy Implementation and Management I.T Management and support on both software and hardware issues for both Companies at strategic and user levels. The role will involve travelling to the Gloucester office as business needs require but candidates must be within easy daily commute of the Harrow office. Coordinate and communicate I.T issues/changes internally and to the Alumasc I.T Manager Manage and Drive Group Security and I.T policy Tools and Equipment Used: Ideally Microsoft Dynamics NAV with Construction Industry customization and CRM knowledge. Windows 2012 server (with Exchange) Internet and web MS Office programmes and FileMaker 11.0 server and clients PCs, laptops, servers and VPNs, plus routers and network hardware Firewall and Antispam device Mobile Phone Office 365 Autocad and Sharepoint Qualifications/Educational Requirements: Degree level qualification in a relevant discipline preferred Experience Required: Ideally first hand experience of successful implementation of an ERP system ideally on Microsoft Dynamics NAV with a Construction Industry Customization in a similar sized organisation. Knowledge of developing and building reports using tools such as "Jet Reports" also beneficial. Track record in implementing system upgrades possibly within a group of companies. Experience of Construction Industry commercial practices and previous experience of a manufacturing environment preferred. Experience of managing and administration MS SQL or another SQL based database. Knowledge of software as a service solution Software:- MS SQL Microsoft office suite and XP clients Exchange 2007 Veritas back up Filemaker 11.0 VMware Microsoft office suite Knowledge of Virtual Private Network and Outlook Web Access useful Remote administration software: BIW Hardware: Servers Dell Desktops Network Switches Printers General: Excellent communication and leadership skills with previous user and help desk experience. Interest in new and emerging technologies Experience in working to a budget and presenting proposals for further finance on consumable and capital expenditure Previous experience of producing reports for board Main Duties and Responsibilities: (Please note: In addition to the main duties and responsibilities of your job, you may be required to carry out additional tasks as can reasonably be expected) · ERP Implementation. Supporting post launch at two sites (Harrow and Gloucester) · · Responsibility for developing, maintaining and managing the I.T Systems and Infrastructure upgrades in line with the needs of the business and management of outsourced support. · · Interface with ERP Consultant system providers, ensuring consistency with Alumasc I.T Infrastructure. · · Day to day administration of servers in both offices, new users passwords, access rights, backup virus checking, updating intranet content, VPN etc. · · Problem solving, user support and troubleshooting for PCs in both offices. · · Purchase of hardware and software, sourcing suppliers and anticipating the needs and growth of the company and working to a budget. · · Researching new technology and assessing new products with a view to how they could help the business. · · Monitoring and controlling PC/Laptop and Phone use to ensure that staff are getting the best from our systems, organising training, establishing and enforcing good practice, assessing traffic and speed of network and Security. · · Maintain the current FileMaker system to the needs of the business. · · Any IT projects identified by the Finance Director, Group F.D, H.R.D or Divisional Managing Director. · · Preparation of reports for board. · · Keeping audit of IT licences and asset management current and up to date. · · Ensuring I.T policy compliance and Policy development and Management. · · Mobile phone and third party management Salary: Dependent on Experience. Holiday Entitlement: 24 days per annum, rising to 26 days after five years service 3 days to be taken at Christmas when the offices are closed. Hours of Work: Normal Hours of work 9am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday with one hour for lunch. Tate is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy